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The best of Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle....Freddie Coleman fills in for Evan and Michelle alongside Canty where they discuss if the Bucks did enough to keep Giannis, will the Thunder avoid the same fate as the Celtics, if the Knicks made the right choice hiring Mike Brown and if Deandre Ayton makes the Lakers a championship contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ron Adams has been the assistant coach of the Golden St. Warriors since 2014, in that time winning 4x NBA Champions and being recognized in 2022 at the Tex Winter Award winner for lifetime achievement as an assistant coach. He owns previous coaching experience with Boston Celtics (2013-14), Chicago Bulls (2003-08, 2010-13), Oklahoma City Thunder (2008-2010), Milwaukee Bucks (1998-2003), Philadelphia 76ers (1994-96) and San Antonio Spurs (1992-94). Before joining the NBA, Adams coached collegiately for 20 years with head coaching stints at Fresno State (1986-90) and his alma mater, Fresno Pacific (1972-75). He also served as an assistant coach at U.S. International, UC Santa Barbara, UNLV and at both Fresno schools. Additionally, Adams has coached professionally in Belgium and Japan, as well as for the Canadian national team. In our chat today, originally recored in December 202 as the NBA was returning to play following COVID, we cover: His journey as a coach “A good coach is someone who has a job.” “There is no formula for good coaching.” How has social media changed the halftime locker room experience? Why does Steve Kerr call Ron the “truth-teller”? What makes an assistant coach effective? …what are your “ego needs”? How do you handle disagreements with the Head Coach? Having hard conversations with players Ron talks about his relationship with Kevin Durant How do you know when it's time to move on as an assistant? BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John, Jerry or both come to your school, club or coaching event? We are booking Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 events, please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com to set up an introductory call. BECOME A PREMIUM MEMBER OF CHANGING THE GAME PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST If you or your club/school is looking for all of our best content, from online courses to blog posts to interviews organized for coaches, parents and athletes, then become a premium member of Changing the Game Project today. For over a decade we have been creating materials to help change the game. and it has become a bit overwhelming to find old podcasts, blog posts and more. Now, we have organized it all for you, with areas for coaches, parents and even athletes to find materials to help compete better, and put some more play back in playing ball. Clubs please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com for pricing. PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS, AND JOIN 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS FROM SYRACUSE MENS LAX, UNC AND NAVY WOMENS LAX, AND MCLAREN F1! These are just the most recent championship teams using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes and support teams. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you? We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports. Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs. Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs. So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our Premium Membership, with well over $1000 of courses and materials. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will be granted a Premium Changing the Game Project Membership, where you will have access to every course, interview and blog post we have created organized by topic from coaches to parents to athletes. Thank you for all your support these past eight years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions
Happy 4th Of July! Mego and Scheim in for The Greg Hill Show // Mego's right on board with the Celtics going after Lillard for Tatum return // Emergency top 5 most athletic presidents //
Happy 4th Of July! Mego and Scheim in for The Greg Hill Show // Mego's right on board with the Celtics going after Lillard for Tatum return // Emergency top 5 most athletic presidents // The Sox mysteriously visited the White House, some fans are fired up // Mego doesn't see the Sox doing anything significant at the trade deadline // Scheim is a big proponent of day drinking // Mego says it makes sense for the Sox to try to get something for Chapman // Scheim is excited that the Pats are looking to add talent // People are coming at Scheim for his Drake Maye performance prediction // Scheim weighs in on some 2nd year QB rankings // Back to presidents: Who was the tallest? The shortest? Questions: answered! // Have a safe and happy 4th of July! Happy Birthday America!!! //
The best of Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle....Freddie Coleman fills in for Evan and Michelle alongside Canty where they discuss if the Bucks did enough to keep Giannis, will the Thunder avoid the same fate as the Celtics, if the Knicks made the right choice hiring Mike Brown and if Deandre Ayton makes the Lakers a championship contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/3/25 Clipps & Drew breakdown major NBA trades and free agent signings including Deandre Ayton joining the Lakers, the Rockets adding multiple pieces, the Bucks stretching Damian Lillard's contract and signing Myles Turner, the Nuggets trading Michael Porter Jr for Cam Johnson & bringing back Bruce Brown, as well as big changes for the Hawks, Celtics and more... but it's just the tip of the iceberg! Check out www.clippsndrew.com and join our mailing list!
The best of Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle....Freddie Coleman fills in for Evan and Michelle alongside Canty where they discuss if the Bucks did enough to keep Giannis, will the Thunder avoid the same fate as the Celtics, if the Knicks made the right choice hiring Mike Brown and if Deandre Ayton makes the Lakers a championship contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
HR3 - KJ kicks off the final hour of today's show discussing the Celtics and their roster deconstruction as a result of the second apron. KJ and Producer Zach Coe shift gears back to the Red Sox and FSG shifting back to selling the Fenway Experience instead of the product on the field. When will Red Sox ownership decide that it's time to win today, and more.
Free agency has only compounded the pain for Celtics fans, who now have said goodbye to Luke Kornet and possibly Al Horford as well. Cap and Guillermo discuss the Celtics' center rotation and the newest free agent signees from the bargain bin. Plus, does Damian Lillard make sense for the Celtics? #DifferentHere #JoeMazzulla #Dame #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #Giannis #MylesTurner #CaitlinClark #IndianaFever #AlHorford #PaytonPritchard #DerrickWhite Check out all the best Celtics coverage at SportSpyder: https://sportspyder.com/nba/boston-celtics/news?pid=20906
Are you intrigued by the young players who will get more run next season with the Bruins? Are the Celtics a contender if Jayson Tatum returns in March or April?
Dan, Jon, and David give their Three-Point stances of the day. Dan and Jon then look back at the first half of 2025 for all four Boston sports teams.
What are the ceilings and floors for the Patriots, Celtics, Bruins, and Red Sox? Will Bill Chisholm have the same commitment to spending as Wyc Grousbeck? Could you do the 9/9/9 challenge?
(0:00) Felger, Matt McCarthy, and Mark Dondero open an “Agenda Free Thursday” show with thoughts on the Red Sox, and Damien Lillard being on the Celtics radar. (14:33) Could Damien Lillard sign with the Boston Celtics? (27:01) Some thoughts on the Red Sox and the amount of mistakes that they make on a nightly basis. (35:29) The callers weigh in on an “Agenda Free Thursday”.
(0:00) Felger, Matt McCarthy, and Mark Dondero open the second hour of the show discussing the Bruins week, starting with drafting James Hagens and then their Day 1 free agency moves. (12:53) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed on the show. (26:32) Is it all about shedding salary and staying out of the Second Apron for the Celtics this offseason? (34:52) More thoughts on the Bruins start to free agency. Plus, caller reaction on an Agenda Free Thursday.
(00:00) Second two stats and one lie of the day, the original version! Can you sniff out the lie? (19:72) Are the Celtics stupid for trading away Jrue Holiday? Is Alex Cora a Doc Rivers type of GM? Joe Murray serves a bunch of different sports talk questions to Callahan, plus some food talk. (34:16) Joe and Callahan continue guessing the amount of food people can eat in contests. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!
Matt Powers is the co-founder of Swish Theory. Matt joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics 2025 Draft Class. He gives thoughts on the fits Max Shulga, Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams. X: @DraftPow 3:19 Shulga ranked highest of all Celtics draft picks 9:47 Can Shulga hold up against stiffer competition? 21:51 Differences in Mark Pope and Coach Cal player types +2:20 26:50 Could Williams crack thin Boston rotation? 32:23 Gonzalez pick strange? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 3rd 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Final Road Show of the season live from Lake Winnipesaukee! // Scheim's officially out on the Sox unless they make a splash @ the deadline // Wiggy changes Coco's mind about Damian Lillard coming to the Celtics //
Final Road Show of the season live from Lake Winnipesaukee! // Scheim's officially out on the Sox unless they make a splash @ the deadline // Wiggy changes Coco's mind about Damian Lillard coming to the Celtics // Wiggy holds out playoff hope for the Sox IF they add at the deadline // They Said It: Washburn thinks the Celtics should get Lillard for '26-27 // Ken traverses the treacherous lake water to facilitate guest leads // The News With Courtney: Coco is fired up about the Kohberger case // Coco dies on her "they are bringing back dinosaurs" hill // Ken summons his inner Aquaman and gets fans for Fact or Fraudulent // Sam Kennedy talks trade deadline approach on the Front Office Report // Hill Notes takes on the corporate lawyers and Jackson's road show ban // We lost Wiggy as he fell in love with lake life! Happy 4th New Hampshire!!! //
Wiggy holds out playoff hope for the Sox IF they add at the deadline // They Said It: Washburn thinks the Celtics should get Lillard for '26-27 // Ken traverses the treacherous lake water to facilitate guest leads //
Wiggy changes Coco's mind about Damian Lillard coming to the Celtics
The 2025 NBA Draft is officially behind us, and Cooper Flagg is heading to the Dallas Mavericks as the #1 overall pick! In this episode, we break down the biggest surprises of the draft, which teams made the smartest moves, and who might be the steal of the year. We also dive into the NBA offseason chaos, including Kristaps Porzingis being shipped to the Hawks and Lonzo Ball landing with the Cavs. Should the Celtics finally trade Jaylen Brown? Then it's over to the NFL, where Jalen Ramsey is headed to the Steelers in a blockbuster deal for Minkah Fitzpatrick! Who won the trade? What does this mean for the Dolphins' 2025 season? Finally, we examine the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, which features legends such as Antonio Gates and Jared Allen. Who deserved it the most — and who got snubbed?
On this episode of Showtime w/ Coop, Lakers legend Michael Cooper and CLNS Media's Nick Gelso break down NBA Free Agency, including the Celtics' cap crunch and the Lakers' slow start amid LeBron James' opt-in and growing uncertainty. They react to LeBron's comments on ring culture, discuss the implications of a potential Lakers ownership sale, and respond to Robert Parish's fiery “F--- them Lakers” remark. Coop also recaps his team's BIG3 win over Boston, with standout performances from Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/showtime-podcast-with-michael-cooper-5x-nba-lakers/id1509730329
(0:00) Michael Holley and Alex Barth - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the show with a basketball discussion on Damian Lillard, after he was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks. Barth declares the NBA has a problem with the new CBA 2nd Apron Restrictions. (16:07) Holley and Barth discuss the fit of Damian Lillard for the 2025-26 Celtics. (26:25) Holley and Barth react to comments made by Brian Windhorst regarding Al Horford's potential landing spots as a free agent. Barth and Holley are in agreement - the Celtics aren't tanking in a down Eastern Conference. Who would you prefer on the Celtics next season: Lillard or Horford?
(0:00) Michael Holley and Alex Barth - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the final hour of the program by discussing the Celtics. Holley breaks down how the mighty have fallen since their Championship parade of just a year ago to the losses of their Championship core. (11:00) Holley and Barth react to Brian Windhorst's comments on potential suitors for Celtics free agent, Al Horford. The duo envision what the Celtics will look like without Horford and Porzingis down low while analyzing the moves made in the offseason up to this point. (20:41) Wyc Grousbeck announces that Kendrick Perkins was not invited to the Celtics' Championship Parade last year. Holley and Barth give their opinion on that situation. Back to the callers. (34:07) Today's Takeaways
Brian recaps the Red Sox's series against the Reds, which featured some promising developments in their two wins before a sloppy loss to wrap up the series on Wednesday (0:35). Then, Brian talks to the voice of the Celtics, Sean Grande, about the team's big offseason, what additional moves the team could make, Al Horford's decision and his place in Celtics history, as well as some thoughts on this year's Red Sox team (13:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on LeBron James's future, a potential Patriots trade target, some Sox thoughts, and more (1:14:20). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Sean Grande Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yahoo's NBA Senior Analyst Kevin O'Connor joins the show to discuss storylines around the Celtics. Next year is looking like a developmental year for the Cs to figure out what they have before Tatum returns.
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to react to NBA free agency with major moves from the Bucks, Rockets, and Lakers (2:01). Then, they talk about the positive offseason for the Nuggets and the Hawks, before discussing the Pacers, Celtics, and Pistons (31:47). After that, they have an “Atrocious GM Summit” to discuss the teams making the worst moves and more (59:13). Finally, Bill's dad joins the pod to discuss the Celtics next season (01:25:13). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney and Bill's dad Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Play for an ULTRA today, available on Doordash! ENJOY RESPONSIBLY ©️ 2025 ANHEUSER-BUSCH, MICHELOB ULTRA®️ LIGHT BEER, ST. LOUIS, MO. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Freddie Coleman is in with Canty today to discuss the major news from the NBA: Damian Lillard out in Milwaukee, Myles Turner in. Could Giannis ask for a trade? Is LeBron no longer the priority for the Lake Show? Then, Canty gives us his top 5 NBA faces in new places in this weeks Power Rankings. Plus, are the Thunder bound for the same fate as the Celtics after SGA's mega-deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Freddie Coleman is in with Canty today to discuss the major news from the NBA: Damian Lillard out in Milwaukee, Myles Turner in. Could Giannis ask for a trade? Is LeBron no longer the priority for the Lake Show? Then, Canty gives us his top 5 NBA faces in new places in this weeks Power Rankings. Plus, are the Thunder bound for the same fate as the Celtics after SGA's mega-deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(0:00) The guys open the second hour of the show discussing the idea of Damian Lillard being traded to the Celtics. (17:09) Callers weigh in on the Celtics and everything else discussed so far. (23:02) Felger, Mazz, and Murray discuss the Celtics spending and how it impacts the future of their team. (29:38) The latest Mazz’s Tiers!
(0:00) To open the final hour of the show, more callers weigh in on the Bruins and the Celtics. (10:44) Felger, Mazz, and Murray reset their thoughts on the idea of Damian Lillard being traded to the Celtics. Plus, more callers. (21:52) Final thoughts, calls, and email of the day. (33:27) The Final Word!
(00:00) Bomber blue is representing strong today at the sports hub as Matt McCarthy and intern Ceci Camm are fellow Ithaca Bombers. Ceci joins in studio to play a game to guess if the player is on the Bruins or the Ithaca club hockey team. (13:00) Brain Robb from Mass Live joins the show to talk about all things Celtics. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!
In this episode, we break down the NBA offseason's biggest winners and losers, highlighting which teams and players made the most impactful moves. We also dive into the five players under the most pressure heading into the next season and analyze whether the Milwaukee Bucks are spiraling or set to bounce back.
Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to the Indiana Fever's celebration following their Commissioner's Cup victory before deciding on a new nickname for the Casey's Center. Mr. Movie joins the show and MORE! Presented by Ramsey Subaru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Freddie Coleman is in with Canty today to discuss the major news from the NBA: Damian Lillard out in Milwaukee, Myles Turner in. Could Giannis ask for a trade? Is LeBron no longer the priority for the Lake Show? Then, Canty gives us his top 5 NBA faces in new places in this weeks Power Rankings. Plus, are the Thunder bound for the same fate as the Celtics after SGA's mega-deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In another edition of our “The Off C'Season” summer series, Chris Forsberg, Kevin O'Connor and Chris Mannix join Drew Carter to react to the start of NBA free agency for the Celtics and around the league. 1:00- Drew, Forsberg and KOC react to the Celtics' busy start to free agency and grade how Brad Stevens has done so far as he looks to reset Boston's roster11:00- What's the 'endgame' for the Celtics over the next season?16:40- Should the Celtics be in on Damian Lillard?20:50- How is Joe Mazzulla going to handle coaching a team that's not expected to compete for a title?30:50- Reacting to the biggest news and rumors around the NBA WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok
Freddie Coleman is in with Canty today to discuss the major news from the NBA: Damian Lillard out in Milwaukee, Myles Turner in. Could Giannis ask for a trade? Is LeBron no longer the priority for the Lake Show? Then, Canty gives us his top 5 NBA faces in new places in this weeks Power Rankings. Plus, are the Thunder bound for the same fate as the Celtics after SGA's mega-deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Freddie Coleman is in with Canty today to discuss the major news from the NBA: Damian Lillard out in Milwaukee, Myles Turner in. Could Giannis ask for a trade? Is LeBron no longer the priority for the Lake Show? Then, Canty gives us his top 5 NBA faces in new places in this weeks Power Rankings. Plus, are the Thunder bound for the same fate as the Celtics after SGA's mega-deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(00:00) Beetle and Paul start the final hour talking about how the show has gone today without Zo present; Warriors, Lakers, and Celtics reportedly interested in Damian Lillard. (8:57) The crew continues to discuss the Celtics and how their new roster will be looking in the Eastern Conference this season. (19:49) The guys take calls and reactions on topics from the show today; Are the Celtics rebuilding their team for 2027? (31:15) Today’s Takeaways.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx game Tuesday at Target Center, which was bad on multiple fronts. Not only did Minnesota lose 74-59 in the Commissioner's Cup final to a Caitlin Clark-less Indiana team, but also legendary halftime act Red Panda was injured during a performance. Plus thoughts on Nico Sturm to the Wild and another loss for the Twins. 10:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand to talk through how the Gophers are going to distribute $20.5 million to athletes, payments that can start this week. And they have some Wolves thoughts as well. 31:00: The Celtics are raiding the end of the Wolves bench and the Bucks have moved on from Damian Lillard.
With Dame being bought out, are the Celtics a top landing spot. Marco Sturm needs to sign goal scorers.
Tatum will never be the same player he was. The Eastern Conference is wide open, can the Celtics still make a run.
Does the front office for the Bruins have a gameplan? Is big Al Horford coming back to Boston?
Jones and Mego were joined by WEEI Bruins insider Scott McLaughlin to discuss the Bruins offseason and the moves made on Day 1 of free agency. Finally, Jones and Mego got back into the Celtics roster building in the offseason.
Jones and Mego continued to talk about the Celtics offseason and the state of the NBA's Eastern Conference. Before getting into the Boston Red Sox and their approach at the trade deadline, Jones and Mego answered a round of questions on a Would You Rather? Wednesday.
Jones and Meghan Ottolini kicked off the show discussing the Boston Bruins' signings on Day 1 of NHL free agency and the role of new head coach Marco Sturm in roster building. Jones and Mego also talked about the current state of the Boston Celtics roster and the C's would bring in point guard Damian Lillard.
Al Horford going out west? Ted's movie talk in odds and ends
Boston Celtics looking to make moves this offseason.
Gary and Cary are back with a JAM-PACKED episode of G&C Sports Talk!The NFL offseason is heating up, and the NBA Draft has come and gone—so it's time to break down the biggest moves, bold trades, and head-scratching decisions. Who's building for a title run, and who's fumbling the bag? Let's talk about it.
In this episode, Tee Da Mayor and DC discuss various topics surrounding the NBA, including the potential for Dawn Staley to become the first female head coach in the league, the dynamics of locker room culture, and the ongoing coaching crisis with the New York Knicks. They also delve into the impact of Becky Hammond and Dawn Staley on women's basketball, the promising future of Cooper Flagg in the NBA draft, and the current state of the Boston Celtics and the Eastern Conference. Additionally, they explore changes in NCAA regulations and the implications for player development, as well as Luka Doncic's decision to play overseas. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore various themes including global perspectives on conflict, the role of media in shaping narratives, cultural reflections in entertainment, the state of American politics, and trends in the music industry. They discuss the complexities of international relations, the impact of media on public perception, and the evolving landscape of hip-hop collaborations, all while maintaining a humorous and relatable tone.