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The Celtics Collective is a weekly Boston Celtics podcast brought to you by Heavy.com and Heavy Sports. Hosted by Madi Kroll aka the queen of shade, NBA Insider Sean Deveney, and Celtics writer Adam Taylor this weekly show will bring you all of the latest

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    • Jan 14, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    What Happened to Jayson Tatum for MVP? Midway Celtics Check In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 49:58 Transcription Available


    This week on The Celtics Collective Podcast, NBA Insiders Sean Deveney and Steve Bullpett take a look at where the Boston Celtics sit at the midway point of the NBA season. What happened to Jayson Tatum being the front-runner for the MVP award? And more. Sean and Steve also take a look at former Celtics lottery picks that are playing on different teams across the league. Listen each week for all of the latest with Celtics basketball. 

    Celtics Three Point Woes & Roster Tinkering

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 40:14 Transcription Available


    This week on The Celtics Collective, Sean is again joined by longtime NBA insider Steve Bullpett to discuss the last week of Boston Celtics basketball. The two discuss the C's struggles against the Oklahoma City Thunders, and their recent struggles from behind the three point line. Sean and Steve also discuss the decision the Celtics need to make before contracts get guaranteed. Will they pick up their option on Luke Kornet? After that we welcome Steve's favorite segment 'Let's Get Weird' and discuss the recent trade rumors involving LeBron James and wonder if a door would ever open for James to come to Boston. As always we finish looking ahead to the next week of Celtics basketball. 

    Marcus Smart and the Celtics Backcourt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 34:30 Transcription Available


    This week on The Celtics Collective, NBA Insiders Sean Deveney and Steve Bulpett are back to discuss the last week for the Boston Celtics and take a look at the Celtics backcourt including Marcus Smart after Kendrick Perkins' tweet about last seasons Defensive Player of the Year award winner. They also discuss Derrick White and what he means to this Celtics squad and a look at Payton Pritchard and how he fits into the C's backcourt. 

    The Return of Robert Williams & Jaylen Brown All NBA?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 45:37 Transcription Available


    On the latest episode of The Celtics Collective, NBA and Celtics Insiders Sean Deveney and Steve Bulpett discuss the Boston Celtics' west coast road trip, how they looked, and what we learned about the C's on the trip. They also discuss the return of Robert Williams and if they are nervous if he will stay healthy. We look at Jaylen Brown's season and weigh the potential for him to make the All-NBA team and what that would mean for his looming contract extension. Followed by a look into the crystal ball at the next week of Celtics basketball.

    The NBA's Best Duo & Grant Williams Trade Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 42:55 Transcription Available


    On the latest episode of The Celtics Collective, NBA Insider Sean Deveney is joined by his longtime insider friend Steve Bulpett as well as Heavy Sports writer Jack Simone. The three discuss the recent play from Jaylen Brown and how the two comprise possibly the best duo in basketball at the moment. They discuss the underrated signing that Blake Griffin has been this season and the quality trade for Derrick Brown at last year's deadline. Following that they address the recent Grant Williams trade rumors. Listen to all of this and more on the new episode of The Celtics Collective by Heavy Sports.  The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Sean Deveney Guests: Steve Bulpett and Jack Simone Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    Could Joe Mazzula Win the NBA's Coach of the Year Award?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 57:47 Transcription Available


    This week on The Celtics Collective, Sean is joined again by Adam Kaufman from Celtics Beat and Heavy NBA Insider Steve Bulpett. The three of them discuss the latest from the Boston Celtics, the depth of the team, and potential roster moves the Celtics could make or if they should stay put. They discuss the trade proposal from Bill Simmons that had Anthony Davis coming to Boston.  A quarter way through the season, they discuss where the C's stand and how realistic are they as championship contenders. award predictions including if Joe Mazzula could win the NBA's Coach of the Year Award, and more.  Listen to all of this and more on the new episode of The Celtics Collective.  The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Sean Deveney Guests: Steve Bulpett and Adam Kaufman Executive Producer: Thomas Darro 

    Sam Hauser vs. Jayson Tatum with Adam Kaufman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 60:27 Transcription Available


    This week on the Celtics Collective podcast we are joined by Adam Kaufman to discuss the latest with the Boston Celtics starting with the strong play of Marcus Smart. Then we play a game of Jayson Tatum or else and Adam has his wildest take yet taking Sam Hauser over Jayson Tatum and one other Celtics legend. Adam, Adam, and Sean also discuss Payton Pritchard and his current lack of minutes with the C's, what to expect from Al Horford contract negotiations, and their Celtic's predictions.  The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney Guests: Adam Kaufman Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    Jason Tatum MVP case? & Pick a Robert Williams Return Date

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 29:52 Transcription Available


    This week Adam & Sean break down the most recent week of Boston Celtics basketball and the strong play from Jason Tatum to start the season. Is it enough to put him into the MVP race? We look at the state of the Celtics defense for this season and the elevated play of Marcus Smart. Then Sean and Adam play pick a Robert Williams return date to guess when the Celtcs may see the return of their starting center. The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    Ime Udoka to Brooklyn Reaction & Potential Celtics Trade Targets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 45:25 Transcription Available


    Welcome back to The Celtics Collective! This week, Adam Taylor and Sean Deveney react to the latest news involving Ime Udoka likely being the next coach of the Brooklyn Nets despite still technically being the coach of the Celtics. Will they upgrade Joe Mazzula from interim head coach to the head coach title? Then Adam and Sean look at the areas that the C's could still improve this season and how to do fix those needs. Then we play our favorite game 'Be Brad Steven's' and discuss three potential moves for the Celtics and what Adam or Sean would do if they were Brad Stevens. These moves include potentially using Danilo Gallinari as a trade chip or keeping him on the team as he recovers from injury. How to use the team's available TPE and who they could acquire in a trade to use it. And finally, if Adam or Sean would sign Carmelo Anthony who remains a free agent and continues to be linked to this Boston Celtics squad. The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Adam Taylor, Jack Simone, and Sean Deveney Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    Interview with Former Celtic Chris Herren

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 56:23 Transcription Available


    This week on The Celtics Collective Podcast, Adam and Sean are joined by Former Celtic and NBA player Chris Herren. You may have heard Chris' story in the popular ESPN documentary 'Unguarded ,' which details his journey from being a high school basketball legend to battling a drug addiction as a College Basketball star and eventually in the NBA. Chris told stories about living with Chris Mullin as he helped him prepare for the NBA Draft, playing for the Denver Nuggets and the Boston Celtics, and his journey to recovery and 14 years of sobriety. We also talk about what Chris is doing now to help others battling addiction with his recovery facility Herren Wellness as well as with the Herren Project.    Adam and Sean also dicuss the start of the season for the Boston Celtics, the hot play of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and also poke fun of the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers.  Learn more about the Herren Project at https://herrenwellness.com The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Adam Taylor, Jack Simone, and Sean Deveney Guest: Chris Herren Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    David Ortiz Tells us how he Recruited Al Horford to Boston in 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 27:36 Transcription Available


    This week on The Celtics Collective podcast, Boston Red Sox legend and Hall of Fame baseball player David Ortiz joins the show. David talks to us about being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, his fandom of the Boston Celtics, how he helped recruit Al Horford to Boston in 2016, and his thoughts on Jayson Tatum and the future of the Celtics.    Before David Ortiz joins the show, Adam and Sean break down the latest in Boston Celtics news with the C's choosing not to offer Grant Williams a rookie extension, Sean reveals a potential team that could target Williams as a restricted free agent, and more. The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Adam Taylor, Jack Simone, and Sean Deveney Guest: David Ortiz Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    Interview with Hall of Famer and Former Celtic Dino Radja

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 58:09 Transcription Available


    This week on The Celtics Collective Podcast, Adam and Sean are joined by Basketball Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic Dino Radja. Radja played for the Celtics for four seasons (1993-1997), just after the Larry Bird years. Dino spent nearly an hour telling amazing stories about playing the Celtics as a member of the opposing teams and looking at Larry Bird as a martian, to then how he joined the Boston Celtics and playing with Robert Parish, Dominque Wilkins, Xavier McDaniels, and more. Dino also told stories about playing NBA greats like Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Jordan, and Karl Malone. His time in the NBA was cut short and he tells the story about the events that led up to that and how he learned that Rick Pitino wasn't a trustworthy person. We hope you enjoy this interview and make sure to follow and subscribe to the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!  The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney Guest: Dino Radja  Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    How will the Celtics use Malcolm Brogdon? Preseason Reactions, & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 45:01


    The NBA is BACK! Well, the preseason at least and this week on The Celtics Collective podcast Adam and Sean are joined by another Celtics Insider with Steve Bulpett, who has spent nearly 4 decades covering sports and over 35 covering the Boston Celtics. You may know him from his work at Heavy or The Boston Herald. He joins the show to give insights and analysis after the first Celtics preseason game. Steve, Sean, and Adam discuss what they've seen so far from the Boston Celtics, their recent Blake Griffin Signing, what to expect from Joe Mazzulla, and more on the newest episode of The Celtics Collective Podcast. The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney Guest: Steve Bullpett  Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    Kenny Anderson Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 43:05 Transcription Available


    The Celtics Collective is back with guest Kenny Anderson. Kenny played 15 years in the NBA, 5 seasons with the Boston Celtics, including an exciting Eastern Conference Finals run with Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker before being eliminated by the New Jersey Nets. Kenny tells the story about how he joined the Celtics, playing for Rick Pitino, teaming up with a young Paul Pierce and what it means to be a Celtic for life. Kenny is currently the head men's basketball coach at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and tells how he got that job and the honor it is to mentor young players to be great on the court and in life. We also discuss players Kenny played with and against like Drazen Petrovic, Robert Parrish, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Listen to find out Kenny's picks for Greatest of All-Time and who he is picking to win the NBA title this year. The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Madi Kroll, Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney Guest: Kenny Anderson Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    EMERGENCY POD - Reactions to the Ime Udoka Suspension News and What is Next for the Boston Celtics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 45:21 Transcription Available


    We're back with an emergency episode of The Celtics Collective Podcast with our reactions to the latest news surrounding Ime Udoka and the Boston Celtics and his possible season-long suspension and what it means for the Celtics. Who are potential head coaching candidates? Could Brad Stevens step back down to the coaching ranks to fill in? Would they target Becky Hammon or Kara Lawson? We also discuss the injury news that Sean broke regarding the injury to Robert Williams and how that impacts the team and their big man rotation. The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Madi Kroll, Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    Will the Celtics Sign Carmelo Anthony, Marcus Smart Trade Rumors, Jayson Tatum Weak Spots, & more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 43:16 Transcription Available


    Welcome back to The Celtics Collective podcast! Madi, Sean, and Adam talk about all of the latest ongoings with the Boston Celtics as training camp rapidly approaches. They discuss Marcus Smart being linked to trade rumors and if the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year is untouchable. After an NBA coach told Heavy Sports that Jayson Tatum has a weak spot in his game the collective talks about if this holds him back from being one of the best players in the NBA. We also discuss where the Celtics will rank among the NBA's top defenses and if they will repeat as the best in the NBA. Will Jake Layman make the team? Will the Celtics sign Carmelo Anthony? Sean reveals why they might not sign Melo. And how will the Celtics' full rotation take shape following training camp?  The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Madi Kroll, Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    Be Brad Stevens, Danny Ainge Cleaning House in Utah, and Celtics 2K Ratings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 52:33 Transcription Available


    This week on The Celtics Collective podcast Adam, Madi, and Sean talk about why NBA players care about their NBA 2K ratings so much, Sean reveals that he is actually an NBA analyst in the 2K universe, look out for his harsh tweets in your MyPlayer mode! They also talk about where the Boston Celtics players are rated in comparison to other players in the league. The collective also discusses the Celtic's 2020 Second Round Pick Yam Madar after his performance for Israel in EuroBasket and where does he stand in the Celtics logjam at point guard. We talk about the rebuild Danny Ainge is trying to facilitate in Utah and how it compares to what he did with the Celtics. Finally, our hosts put their GM hats on in a segment called "Be Brad Stevens" and share the move they would make if they were Brad Stevens. The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Madi Kroll, Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    Marcus Smart Recovering From Injury, Replacing Danilo Gallinari, & Grant Williams Extension

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 37:12 Transcription Available


    Episode 3 of The Celtics Collective Podcast is here! Madi, Sean, and Adam discuss the latest news with the Boston Celtics and about Marcus Smart in his recovery from ankle injury, Danilo Gallinari's injury and who the Celtics may look at to replace him. Could they pursue Carmelo Anthony, Boogie Cousins, maybe LaMarcus Aldridge? They also talk about Grant Williams, his role and upcoming potential contract extension and how the C's should approach that.  Madi is our resident fantasy football expert and we close the episode out with a fantasy football inspiried game of who is the workhorse Celtic, who is overvalued, and the sleeper player on the Boston Celtics.  The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Madi Kroll, Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    Scot Pollard talks almost fighting KG, Playing with Paul Pierce in College and NBA, and Almost Joining the WWE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 54:53 Transcription Available


    11-Year NBA player and former NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics joins The Celtics Collective Podcast and tells amazing stories about his NBA career starting with the Sacramento Kings and how their offense changed the NBA, to what made him sign with the Boston Celtics. Scot credits Paul Pierce for leading the team to the 2008 NBA Championship. He talks about playing with Kevin Garnett after spending his career hating him, and he shares how he almost ended up in the WWE. Listen to the full episode of The Celtics Collective now.   The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Madi Kroll, Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    Jayson Tatum's Fractured Wrist, How Bad is the Celtics Visiting Locker Room?, Top 5 Celtics Defenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 32:35 Transcription Available


    Welcome to The Celtics Collective podcast brought to you by Heavy.com and Heavy On Celtics. On episode one, our hosts Madi Kroll, Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney talk about the latest comments from Jayson Tatum playing NBA games from February through the NBA Finals with a fractured wrist. We also discuss just how bad is the Boston Celtics' visiting team locker room after the comments from Duncan Robinson with our NBA Insider and a reporter who has frequented the locker room Sean Deveney. Finally, the three hosts rank their top five defenders on the Celtics after Stan Van Gundy named Grant Williams the best defender on the Celtics and in the entire league over Marcus Smart.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.   Check out more from Heavy On Sports.   Hosts: Madi Kroll, Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney  Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

    The Celtics Collective - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 0:41 Transcription Available


    Welcome to The Celtics Collective Podcast, brought to you by Heavy.com and Heavy On Sports. We are very excited to introduce our newest podcast covering all things Celtics with our talented hosts Madi Kroll a frequent Heavy contributor and the Queen of Shade, Sean Deveney our resident NBA Insider breaking news, and Adam Taylor a Celtics writer breaking down all of the x's and o's and generally never happy with any Celtics transaction. Join us every week for all things Celtics and check out more of our work on our Heavy on Celtics feed.  The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy on Sports. Follow us on Twitter at @HeavyOnSports

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