Celtics Reddit Podcast

Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins Jake Issenberg on Celtics Late Night to recap Celtics/Knicks, and celebrate the recent development of Jordan Walsh, Josh Minott and Hugo Gonzalez. Plus, Hugo's insane defense on KAT, and Jaylen Brown is possibly playing at an All-NBA 1st team level.

Jaylen Brown triple-doubled, Walshy double-doubled in the best game of his career (so far), and Payton Pritchard shot the lights out as the Celtics held on for a spirited win in Cleveland. So, do we know what this team is yet? After tonight, we may just be getting closer.

This is a real question in 2026. Plus, who will start at center while Queta is out injured? Is Jaylen Brown a lock for All-NBA, and much more.

Jaylen Brown adds to his incredible individual season, while the rest of the roster somewhat atones for the sins of the Nets game.

Are the Celtics legitimately good enough to the point that they should shoot for the playoffs, or with a tougher upcoming schedule are we just getting ahead of ourselves? Plus, lizard-brain takes, big picture takeaways, and reactions to the Nets game.

Several fire sales are underway around the league that Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics could take advantage of. Plus, reactions to Celtics vs Clippers, Jordan Walsh's continued improvement, and much more.

What is the objective of this Celtics season? Is it to tank? To be playoff-bound for Jayson Tatum's return? Is Anfernee Simons a keeper or should we be desperately attaching a pick in a trade? One thing's for certain, Celtics fans are completely divided over what's best for the Boston Celtics this year.

Jordan Walsh started the 2nd half, played nearly the whole 4th quarter and ALMOST got it done defensively in the final 90 seconds with his defense on Tyrese Maxey. While the Celtics suffered a disappointing loss in Philly, they can walk away knowing they're seeing some significant role player development while Jayson Tatum recovers. Also covered; Jaylen Brown is freakin' awesome, and Derrick White teased us with a preview of what being "back" might look like.

The loss to the Magic sucked, and the NBA Cup may be out of the Celtics' grasp, but there's plenty of individual and developmental promise so far this season. Sam LaFrance of How 'Bout Them Celtics and Hardwood Houdini joined us for Celtics Late Night for some spicy post-game reactions.

Our poor, poor Celtics. Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins on Celtics Late Night to help us understand everything that matters about the Boston Celtics' loss at home to the Utah Jazz.

The Celtics are up in the cup! This weekend we saw more Josh Minott, More Hugo Gonzalez, and more Jaylen Brown lighting it up from pretty much everywhere. So what did we learn? Plus, the upcoming schedule, Baylor Scheierman course correction, and much more.

To celebrate being 5 games into the season, prepare yourself for 5 incredibly stupid questions about the Boston Celtics.

The Celtics blew out the Cavs at home, all while Josh Minott appears to be emerging as a legitimate rotation piece that could benefit the Celtics long-term. Dan Greenberg from Barstool Sports joined us live on YouTube after the Cavs game to discuss.

Stealth tank, or Celtics winning culture at all costs? After a decade of winning basketball, Celtics fans aren't quite sure how to digest what is in front of them. We discuss the ideal plan forward, and how best to characterize this season.

The Celtics dropped their home opener in disappointing fashion. We discuss what stoof out with this one, and how the Celtics eventually gave up their lead to Philly. Plus, positive signs with Queta, Anfernee Simons' defense was kinda okay(?) and much more.

How will the Celtics attack the Sixers on opening night? What is the most winnable and losable game during the first week of the season?

The good, the bad, and the (actually pretty infrequently) ugly. What we liked, disliked, and what we think will be completely new and different for the Boston Celtics heading into this NBA season. What stood out to you? Let us know in the comments (YouTube or Spotify), or drop us an email at firstothefloor18@gmail.com.

Is Tillman back? Quick postgame reaction to the Celtics winning their final preseason game. Join us live on YouTube at 8:00pm ET tonight for a full preseason recap.

Did we just see the long-term starting lineup? Joe Mazzulla took a spicy approach to the subs in this one, while Payton Pritchard further cemented himself as a starting-calibre guard. Meanwhile, Josh Minott looks awesome, and Anfernee Simons is finding some rhythm in green.

The Boston Celtics kicked off their preseason campaign with a decisive win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Who stood out in this one? How did the play-style match up with all the talk of the offseason? Plus, Hugo impresses in his debut, Luka Garza jumps out early as the most notable big, and much more.

The Boston Celtics are back this week! What can we expect from the first few games of the new era? Plus, Jaylen Brown says the Celtics are playing faster than ever. Guest on this one is @MikeZakarian. Subscribe to both his YouTube channels: - https://www.youtube.com/@CelticsDaily - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9sram7-FbyaGL3vySIquA

What do Detroit Pistons fans think of the Boston Celtics? @Pistons_Jack joins us to talk all things in the world between the Celtics and the Pistons.

What takes have you flipped on after watching Celtics Media Day? Is Anfernee Simons a defensive savant? Is Xavier Tillman a 3-point sniper in the making? Is Jayson Tatum going to be listed as probable for opening night? We discuss the biggest surprises and pivot points from Celtics Media Day.

Esteemed Bucks analyst Nathan Marzion joins us to compare and contract the Boston Celtics with the Milwaukee Bucks. Which team will have the better season, and are they potential trade dance partners?

Jayson Tatum has us all hyped after his press tour, where he divulged he has already progressed to on-court workouts and is not ruling out a return this season.

Al Horford to the Warriors is all but confirmed at this point, and sadly, it's time to say goodbye (for now?). What were Al Horford's best moments as a Celtic? What's his legacy in Boston, and is he worth of a jersey retirement? Plus, listener voicemails, and not so informative update on Jayson Tatum's rehab.

We all have those teams we love to hate-watch. During so-called "gap years", we might even have teams we secretly thank-watch. Jake and Spooney rank all the best hate/thank watch candidates, then respond to a few listener voicemails.

Jaylen Brown recently made an appearance on the "Big Tigger Morning Show" and did not exactly rule out the possibility of leaving the Boston Celtics in the future. We take the opportunity in the absolute peak of the offseason to read way too heavily into these comments. Plus, the Derrick White podcast is awesome, and the 2025-2026 "Excitement Rankings"

The Boston Celtics are doing everything they can under the confines of the new collective bargaining agreement to position themselves for dominance when Jayson Tatum returns. Jordan Walsh is doing all the right things to make the jump to a role player with consistent minutes, and meanwhile, can Jaylen Brown return to his former all-NA heights this year? Plus, Neemius Queta is flashing an outside game, and the NBA salary cap increase might just help the Celtics.

Pablo Torre (via his show "Pablo Torre Finds Out") has uncovered a potentially massive scandal, including an alleged secret deal between Steve Ballmer's Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for the purpose of circumventing the NBA's collective bargaining agreement. We're now seeing further reports that additional players may be under a similar investigation, including the New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson. Crazy times indeed. This could have MASSIVE implications and could potentially result in lengthy suspensions for players involved. Plus, are the Boston Celtics better off keeping Anfernee Simons?

Who are the most painful opponents in Celtics history that you would have done anything to avoid? We're drafting the all-time Celtics villains. Know your enemy.

They would/wouldn't they without Kristaps Porzingis discussion is dividing Celtics twitter this week. Plus, imagining what a Tatum return looks like, and official news around the ownership transition.

Jaylen Brown seems to have healed from his recent meniscus repair, and gifted us some glorious footage from his appearance at a charity game in China. Meanwhile, Payton Pritchard has been dubbed an NBA starter for the first time in his career, while Kristaps Porzingis is torturing Celtics fans with his apparent return to form.

Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports and Sam LaFrance of the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast join us for the ultimate all-time Boston Celtics draft. Five of the world's most elite ball knowers go head-to-head in an all-time Celtics draft. Who drafted the goat-iest team of GOATs? View the full draft result here.

Bob Cousy did his best to reignite the Tatum vs Brown debate last week, stating that he doesn't think Jaylen Brown is quite as capable of carrying a team. What impact will this have on Jaylen Brown? Plus, Joe Mazzulla has signed a multi-year extension with the Boston Celtics! All that and much more. If you can't join us live here on YouTube, please subscribe to the podcast.

Fire up the Duck Boat Delorian and gun it to 88mph, because we're playing Boston Celtics Time Machine. For a franchise that's experienced so much success, there's a long list of stuff we'd like to do over. Jump in the live chat or let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics are making moves again! Georges Niang is on his way to Utah as the Celtics shed additional salary and bring themselves within $2m of the 1st apron. Meanwhile, the Celtics have signed Chris Boucher to a one-year veteran's minimum deal. Is he guaranteed to start at the Center position? Plus, Tatum boot watch, Trae Young's suspicious Twitter activity, and much more.

It's a busy week for the First to the Floor team, so to fill the void, we're reblasting the pod we did live on YouTube moments after the Celtics won Banner 18 in 2024.

The Boston Celtics are entering the 2025-2026 NBA season with an unimaginably diminished roster, with Jayson Tatum likely to miss the entire season. Can the "Big 3" of Payton Pritchard, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown lead them on a deep-ish playoff run? Will the general lack of talent in the East make the Celtics winners by default? We make our East predictions for the season, and outline and pros and cons of different approaches to the upcoming season.

The Boston Celtics are rumored to be in the running for Australian NBA player Ben Simmons. Would Celtics fans even want him on team, or could Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla somehow revitalize his floundering career? Plus, all the latest trade rumours, Georges Niang still identifies as the minivan, and much more.

Why, Marcus? How could you?? Plus, Summer League stock report, Celtics trade rumors, and much more.

The unironic Jordan Walsh love era has arrived. Walshy looked great against Bronny James' Lakers in the Celtics' second-to-last Summer League game. We update each of our summer league player stock reports, before catching up on all the latest news, including where in the world is Charles Bassey, and Dame Lillard to the Blazers.

Monitoring the Celtics Summer League stock market, plus more Dame Lillard reports, and some Celtics fans are angry about Jaylen Brown's livestream discussion with Kyrie Irving

Hugo Gonzalez and Jordan Walsh both stood out as the Celtics won their opening Summer League game against Memphis. Meanwhile, Kenny Lofton entertained in other ways while recent signing Charles Bassey emerged as a potential regular-season signing for the Celtics.

The Boston Celtics' Summer League campaign tips off in Las Vegas. Which player is under the most pressure to perform? Is it Jordan Walsh in his 3rd year? Baylor Sheierman after a year with the club? Or Hugo Gonzalez under pressure to show why Brad Stevens picked him at 28? Plus, Brad Stevens had a revealing press conference this week, dropping lots of hints around the Celtics' plans for the coming years.

It's time for our leap candidacy draft. Which Celtics players are most likely to take a leap this season? Payton Pritchard with a potential starting role? Jordan Walsh finally putting it together in year three? Could Hugo Gonzalez hit the ground and immediately leap off it? With a "reset" year looming in Boston, that's lots of spicy developmental possibilities. Plus, the Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis trades are now official, but not without some last-minute amendments, and Jayson Tatum is exhibiting some of the most impressive pool-walking ever seen.

Reports have confirmed Damian Lillard is weighing up whether or not to join the Boston Celtics to rehab with Jayson Tatum. Plus, Wyc Grousbeck made an awesome appearance on Jeff Teague's Club 520 Podcast, and we still don't know about Al Horford (but we kinda do).

The Boston Celtics have provided some clear indications over the past few days about their intentions for next season. What do the Luka Garza and Josh Minott signings bring to the table? What bout Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, and what happens when Jayson Tatum returns?

Recapping all of the latest NBA Free Agency movements impacting the Boston Celtics, including Luke Kornet to the Spurs. Plus, @NikNBA joins us for a detailed look at Hugo González, Amari Williams and Max Shulga.

The Boston Celtics have just wrapped up the 2025 NBA draft, selecting Hugo González, Amari Williams and Max Shulga. What will their roles be this year? How will Brad Stevens free up space under the 2nd apron to re-sign Al Horford and Luke Kornet? Plus, picks and trades that are making ripples across the league, and much more.

Ben Pfeifer of SportsKeeda and Swish Theory joins us to preview the 2025 NBA Draft for the Boston Celtics. Who is Brad Stevens likely to draft at 28-32? What are the trade-up scenarios? Who might we jump into the lottery for? We'll run through a bunch of spicy prospects that might be within reach for the Celtics. Follow Ben on Twitter/X: https://x.com/bjpf_?lang=en