Podcast appearances and mentions of joe mazzulla

Greenie covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the 40/20 club, the exceptions to the rule, and why the goalposts keep moving for Joe Mazzulla. X: @StoolGreenie 3:46 Can the Celtics still win the title despite not going 40/20? 19:26 Are the Thunder the only TRUE contender? 21:33 Joe Mazzulla for CoY 38:44 Nuggets defense showed Celtics potential playoff limitations 46:19 Tatum scrimmaging 5-on-5 Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. 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

Chris Forsberg breaks down the Celtics' 103–84 loss to the Denver Nuggets, which capped their West Coast trip with a defeat and ended their win streak.    WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SEGMENT - Arcand is joined by WEEI's own Meghan 'Mego' Ottolini ahead of the Celtics taking on the Denver Nuggets. Mego discusses Jayson Tatum's potential return, the job Joe Mazzulla has done with a Celtics team that many expected to be rebuilding, and more.

SEGMENT - Arcand discusses the Celtics (so far) undefeated West Coast trip and how the team continues to find ways to win despite being shorthanded and that being a testament to the job Joe Mazzulla is doing with the team.

HR2 - Arcand shifts gears to the Celtics in the second hour of tonight's show: Arcand discusses the Celtics (so far) undefeated West Coast trip and how the team continues to find ways to win despite being shorthanded and that being a testament to the job Joe Mazzulla is doing with the team. Despite her best efforts to avoid the hit Arcand is joined by WEEI's own Meghan 'Mego' Ottolini ahead of the Celtics taking on the Denver Nuggets. Mego discusses Jayson Tatum's potential return, the job Joe Mazzulla has done with a Celtics team that many expected to be rebuilding, and more.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla joining Zolak & Bertrand to discuss the latest on the Jayson Tatum front, Coach of the Year voting, and the state of the team.(17:25) The crew goes back and forth on Peter Schrager's latest update on the AJ Brown front.(26:08) We touch on Alex Bregman's viral IG post with Rafael Devers.(36:03) The guys finish the hour with Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner returning the show, as he touches on the state of the team, his usage leading up to the World Cup, and artificial turf vs. real grass.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes want you to burn some calories when parsing breaking news stories for truth, instead of simply wanting it to be true. This season may strike the death knell for the 65 game rule, as we could have an MVP by default and entirely new All NBA Teams with major cap ramifications. Truth Teller Jared Weiss of The Athletic returns as our official Wemby correspondent right when the Spurs are the hottest team in the league. Jared sizes up Mitch Johnson's Coach of the Year chances, shares Joe Mazzulla stories and embraces ethical basketball. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break down the Celtics' 97–81 win over the Phoenix Suns, discussing another impressive defensive performance and what Joe Mazzulla has accomplished with this roster. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Celtics comfortably took care of business on the road against the Suns, cruising to a 97-81 victory against a Phoenix Suns team. The story of the game was the Celtics defense which was locked down against the Suns and held them to just 11 points in the 3rd quarter. Celtics were lead by Derrick White who lead all Celtics scorers 22 points in the victory with Jaylen Brown out for this game. The Garden Report Postgame Show goes LIVE with CLNS Media's Jimmy Toscano, and Bobby Manning right after Celtics vs Suns. 0:00 - Initial thoughts from Celtics win 12:15 - Who should sit once Jayson Tatum returns? 15:37 - Are Celtics legit contenders? 22:30 - Prizepicks 24:14 - Joe Mazzulla press conference 31:40 - Bobby's takeaways from Celtics win 35:15 - John is back! 35:45 - Jordan Walsh not playing after Challenge loss 38:25 - Jimmy's final thoughts on game! 39:21 - Joe Mazzulla's coaching performance this year 48:00 - Nikola Vucevic performance 53:35 - Baylor Scheierman performance 58:08 - Who should sit once Jayson Tatum returns? 1:02:32 - Who would Bobby rather have now Neemias Queta or Luke Kornet? 1:12:00 - Wrapping up! The Garden Report on CLNS Media is Powered by: 

Topics discussed: Gold medal game ratings are in! | How much power does Eliot Wolf have with the Patriots? (The Drive) // Which jobs on the 2026 Red Sox are still up for grabs as spring training progresses? // Joe Mazzulla's bizarre reaction to a question about Jayson Tatum + Aaron Glenn's "superpower" (Odds and Ends)

Greg gives his lead about a prank call to CSPAN. Then we get to They Said It where we hear from drunk Team USA, Joe Mazzulla, and Lebron believes Jaylen Brown should be squarely in the MVP discussion.

As the Celtics returned from their All star break, their Finals and coach of the year odds don't seem to be getting the respect that they deserve. Is there any team in the NBA who has a better story than Joe Mazzulla and the C's right now? Then, Christian gives his thoughts on Scottie Scheffler's cut streak during PGA events and Olympic events people at WEEI would be good at in the Arcand Fire. And, Shia Labeouf is causing chaos during Mardi Gras in tonight's Clickbait.

Celtics beat reporter for CLNS and SB Nation Noa Dalzell joined Papa & Silver to detail how Kristaps Porzingis, in many ways, is a great fit for the Golden State Warriors. But while Porzingis is a supremely talented player, Dalzell acknowledged that his lack of availability has been a constant concern, even when he was a part of a championship-level Celtics squad in 2024. She also explains how Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla have grown in their respective roles, as Boston currently sits at the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, despite the absence of Jayson Tatum, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon in last year's playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtics beat reporter for CLNS and SB Nation Noa Dalzell joined Papa & Silver to detail how Kristaps Porzingis, in many ways, is a great fit for the Golden State Warriors. But while Porzingis is a supremely talented player, Dalzell acknowledged that his lack of availability has been a constant concern, even when he was a part of a championship-level Celtics squad in 2024. She also explains how Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla have grown in their respective roles, as Boston currently sits at the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, despite the absence of Jayson Tatum, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon in last year's playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people deserve the most credit for where the Celtics are at: Jaylen Brown for playing at a legit MVP level, Joe Mazzulla for adapting to the roster he's been given, and Brad Stevens for constructing a great roster while shedding money.

Jayson Tatum's potential returns seems to have overshadowed how great of a season the Celtics are having without. How have Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla, and Brad Stevens been the main reasons for that success? Then, Arcand Fire features a big controversy between the Red Sox and fanatics while two postgame comments from the college basketball world are under some heavy scrutiny. And, we've got a fight stemming from pickleball down in Florida in tonight's Clickbait.

Getting away from the off the court things, Jayson Tatum's play on the court as a shape-shifter or a chameleon could lend greatly towards a potential return. How could Tatum fare well with Jaylen Brown as the top option? Then, Dan Greenberg from Barstool Sports joins the show and credits Joe Mazzulla's adaptability and a true understanding of his roster for how successful this season has been for the C's. And, Buster Olney ranked the top 10 players at each position and the Red Sox doesn't have that much representation.

Before the Celtics resume their season in Golden State tomorrow night, we look at the first stretch of the season and how incredible its been. How much credit do Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla get for carrying the load? Then, the lingering Jayson Tatum return remains the cloud floating over the C's which shouldn't be game-altering in a negative sense. And, someone really liked what the Red Sox did this offseason enough to give them an A-grade.

Celtics' contributor for Barstool Sports Dan Greenberg joins the show to explain how Joe Mazzulla's adaptability has helped the C's get to where they're at and why there shouldn't be any roadblocks with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on the court.

Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the latest on the Celtics gearing up for the home stretch of the regular sesaon now that the All-Star game is over; the expectations from the J's - Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum; the circumstances behind Jaylen Brown's All-Star weekend event being cut short; Gary's take on an All-Star weekend eyesore; and the possible return of Al Horford whom the Celtics will see on Thursday when Boston plays at Golden State. That, and much more in this week's episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 5:12 - Jaylen Brown event shut down by Beverly Hills Police 14:45 - Takeaways from NBA All-Star Weekend 22:17 - Subscribe to the podcast! 22:42 - Prizepicks 24:09 - Expectations for Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla & Jaylen Brown for 2nd half of season 31:38 - Looking at potential return date for Jayson Tatum 35:57 - Could Al Horford return to Boston for 3rd time? 38:49 - Wrapping up The Big 3 NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show talking about Jayson Tatum's possible return this season and if it makes sense for him to return. (11:25) We talk about LeBron James' comments regarding the Celtics moving forward.(21:24) The guys discuss the very important role Jaylen Brown has played this season and we take calls.(29:33) Zolak & Bertrand talk to Joe Mazzulla about Jayson Tatum's rehab process.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boston Celtics surge to second place in the Eastern Conference behind Jaylen Brown's breakout MVP campaign. Can Boston stay hot as speculation grows around Jayson Tatum's looming return?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian dives into Brown's career-best season, examining his offensive dominance, elite defense, and leadership in the absence of Tatum. The episode spotlights key contributions from Derrick White, Peyton Pritchard, and emerging young talents like Jordan Walsh and Baylor Scheierman, while breaking down Joe Mazzulla's coaching adjustments after major offseason changes. With MVP endorsements from NBA stars and shifting All-Star Game dynamics, the Celtics' chemistry and playoff outlook have never looked more promising.Will the return of Jayson Tatum disrupt the team's rhythm, or could it propel Boston to Banner 19? Don't miss this high-energy breakdown of the Celtics' title chances and the players powering their unexpected rise.

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Celtics' 124-105 win over the Chicago Bulls ahead of the All-Star break. Anfernee Simons made his return to TD Garden, and Celtics roll players stepped up big in the win. Chris and Kayla take stock of the Celtics heading into the All-Star break and wonder what's next for them.0:00 Reacting to Celtics' dominant win over the Bulls6:07 Anfernee Simons made his return to TD Garden10:55 How do things play out for the Celtics for the rest of the season? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are clearing the benches in Charlotte for a good ol fashioned brawl that would make Joe Mazzulla jealous. As we approach the All Star break, the tankathon is fully underway. Can the league do anything to stop the inevitable? Truth Teller and newsbreaker extraordinaire Jake Fischer ends his podcast silence by taking us behind the scenes of last week's hectic trade deadline. Jake shares his biggest win, why he doesn't waste time with graphics, his rom com approach to seeking info and some hints to the ones that got away. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing whether or not they believe the Patriots can get back to the Super Bowl soon and what it would take.(12:46) We discuss what Will Campbell's problems are at LT, if it's size or technique.(23:27) The guys talk about whether or not the Celtics have a chance this season to make a deep run in the playoffs.(31:03) Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla calls in to talk about the progression of Jayson Tatum and his rehab process.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boston Celtics defy expectations, surging near the top of the Eastern Conference even without Jayson Tatum on the court. Will Tatum's return elevate them to true title contenders — or risk disrupting their hard-earned chemistry?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Tatum's intensive Achilles rehab, his candid reflections on rejoining a team firing on all cylinders, and the emotional weight of watching Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and the revamped roster thrive. The episode spotlights the trade for Nikola Vucevic, his immediate impact as a stretch five, defensive liabilities, and the ongoing evolution under Joe Mazzulla's leadership. Celtics' rebounding improvements, bench dynamism from Payton Pritchard, and the team's upcoming playoff push all take center stage. Tune in for fresh insights, honest concerns about team chemistry, and the big questions hovering over Boston's championship ambitions.

Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles react to the Celtics 114-93 win over the Houston Rockets. Joe Mazzulla called on Ron Harper Jr. to start, as the C's were down three starters, and he stepped up big time. Forsberg and Giles also discuss the trade deadline and some breaking NBA news.0:00 Celtics hand Rockets largest loss of season4:13 Ron Harper Jr. get first career start8:35 Giving Joe Mazzulla his credit12:57 Reacting to Kristaps Porzingis' trade to Warriors22:58 How do Celtics approach the final day of the trade deadline? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Garden Report Postgame Show goes LIVE with CLNS Media's Jimmy Toscano and Bobby Manning right after Celtics vs Mavericks and react to Celtics 110-100 win over the Mavericks and discuss the Celtics trading Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vucevic. 0:00 - Initial thoughts from Celtics win 6:20 - Payton Pritchard comes off the bench 12:20 - More thoughts on Celtics win 13:33 - Luka Garza performance tonight & his spot in the rotation 19:12 - Derrick White struggles again 31:30 - Reaction to Celtics trade Anfernee Simons to Bulls for Nikola Vucevic 59:18 - Prizepicks 1:02:23 - Payton Pritchard postgame 1:05:50 - Luka Garza postgame 1:13:21 - More on trade 1:16:00 - Joe Mazzulla postgame 1:19:08 - Jaylen Brown Postgame 1:33:23 - Jaylen Brown on Jayson Tatum potential return 1:40:30 - Reaction to Cavaliers trading for James Harden 1:51:27 - Wrapping up The Garden Report on CLNS Media is Powered by: 

The Hard Foul pod is back. After a long break, Jim and Mike Quigley return to break down one of the most surprising Celtics seasons in years — and why this team has wildly exceeded expectations. They dive into Boston's front office masterclass, from hitting on minimum contracts and second-round picks to the breakout development of Jordan Walsh, Hugo González, Nemias Queta, and Luka Garza. This roster is deep, young, and actually good. The guys also unpack Jalen Brown's All-NBA-level season, why this feels like his team right now, and how Joe Mazzulla's system has unlocked the best version of Brown we've ever seen. Plus: the looming trade deadline, potential targets, Eastern Conference chaos, and the biggest question of the season — should Jason Tatum return this year after an Achilles injury, and what would that mean for a team that's already rolling? The Hard Foul is back — and Celtics basketball is fun again. ☘️

Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles react to the Celtics' breezy 107-79 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, and they take a look at the outlook for the trade deadline as it looms just days away.0:00 Reaction to Celtics' breezy win over the Bucks3:36 Are the Celtics legitimate title contenders?5:47 Trade deadline outlook: What are other teams going to do? What should the Celtics do? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

‘The Young Man and the Three' & ‘White Noise' — It's a special collab episode!Tommy is joined by Derrick White and Alex Welsh of the ‘White Noise' pod for an incredibly fun convo with Derrick's Boston Celtics teammates: Payton Pritchard, Anfernee Simons, and Luka Garza.The group gets into so much and share so many great stories about head coach Joe Mazzulla, the Celtics offseason, and D White's glow up. They also discuss moments about their individuals careers like Anfernee playing and learning from Damian Lillard, and finding out he got traded to the Celtics, what Luka learned playing in Minnesota with Anthony Edwards, Payton's hardest players to guard when he entered the league, and so much more. Let's go!Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TEAMTHREE. That's code TEAMTHREE, bet five bucks and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings—The Crown Is Yours.Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf ofBoot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. Additional terms at D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They Said It includes Tom Brady reacting to Bill Belichick not being first ballot, Lawrence Taylor is furious about Bill Belichick, and Joe Mazzulla saying the Celtics had a bad day at the office.

The Lead finishes with questioning how the Pro Football Hall of Fame can bounce back and how much John Mellencamp smokes. They Said It features Tom Brady's reaction to Bill Belichick not being a first ballot Hall of Famer and Joe Mazzulla saying last game was a bad day at the office. The News consists of Bruce Springsteen releasing a new song and someone going to Home Depot after the snowstorm.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by going back and forth with the callers about Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer.(9:40) The crew continues to question who Bill Belichick has to blame for being in this position with the Hall of Fame.(20:34) Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla joins Zolak & Bertrand to discuss Sam Cassell holding him back last night, Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and the latest reports about Jayson Tatum possibly not returning this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I'm going to be the best basketball player I can ever be and I'm also going to be the best father that I can ever be.” Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum sits down with Ryan, Channing and Fred for a raw, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the headlines and boxscore. Tatum opens up about battling through injury, the moment he nearly walked away from the game, and the mental toll that comes with carrying expectations at the highest level. Recently returning to the court for rehab and light work, the 6x time NBA All Star and World Champion opens up on how the last year has been the toughest in his life, admitting self-doubt, questioning his will to heal and contemplating his return this season. Winning a title with Celtics etched his name in Boston royalty, although the high expectations still move him to chase the legends who've come before him while his focus remains on getting back to a championship. Jayson was upfront about working through past growing pains with Jaylen Brown, the pressures of being a face of the NBA and the three words Joe Mazzulla whispered to him during the biggest moments of their Championship run. A self-proclaimed mama's boy, he shares a deep understanding of sacrifice, hard work and how growing up with little motivated him being raised by a single mom but candidly he opens up on why he values the relationship with his father differently but still a bond he appreciates. With the anniversary of Kobe Bryant's passing, Jayson Tatum reveals how he was inspired by the icon and modeled his life based on certain experiences and explains why he is completely appalled with anyone questioning Kobe's contributions to the game. He reflects on representing Team USA in 2024 on the Olympic stage, what that experience taught him, his true in-the-moment feelings with Steve Kerr and how it reshaped his perspective as a leader but also as a man. From embracing the weight of Boston's historic legacy to navigating fatherhood while still chasing greatness, Tatum shares how his humble beginnings continue to ground him. Honest, reflective, and powerful—this is Jayson Tatum like you've never heard him before. Pivot Family, please like, comment and hit the subscribe button, we value hearing from you and appreciate your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break down the Celtics' double-overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets, including Joe Mazzulla's bold decision that led to Hugo Gonzalez's clutch three, a standout performance from Payton Pritchard and more.   WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the final hour of the show with the Entertainment Report featuring: WWE 2K26 cover reveal, Forza Horizon 6 leaks, and Leroy's suggestions for movies to stream while trapped during a winter storm. The duo open the phone lines for their streaming recommendations.(13:32) Sean Payton provides some bulletin board material for the Patriots. Kayshon Boutte responds to Payton's comments. Which team has the coaching advantage: the Patriots and Mike Vrabel or the Broncos and Sean Payton? - The dynamic duo discuss.(24:10) Irvin & Battle clear out the phone lines.(31:01) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life. Plus, the crew give a group apology to Celtics Head Coach, Joe Mazzulla for his role in turning the Celtics season around. The Celtics beat the Nets in 2OT.-------------------------------------------FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wiggy believes Mike Vrabel will have the Patriots well prepared to face Jarrett Stidham and the Broncos on Sunday. Greg says to read ESPN's article on Jeanie Buss and the Lakers sale. We hear from 49ers owner John Lynch, Stefon Diggs, Drake Maye, and Joe Mazzulla in They Said It.

Stefon Diggs says he appreciates Cardi B's support. Drake Maye talks about his family coming onto the field after the Patriots' win over the Texans. Joe Mazzulla says Payton Pritchard and Derrick White impact the game more than the box score says.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the plan for Jarrett Stidham and the Broncos continuing to build him up.(8:13) Former Patriots CB Jason McCourty joins the show to preview the AFC Championship game against the Broncos and what it was like being teammates with Jarrett Stidham.(19:17) Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla joins the show to break down the state of the team and last night's win over the Pacers.(32:56) We finish the hour with calls on everything Patriots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down the Celtics' dominant 132-106 win over the Atlanta Hawks. They talk about Sam Hauser's monster night from behind the arc. He knocked down 10 threes, one shy of tying the Celtics' franchise record. Plus, Jaylen Brown dropped 41 points in just 30 minutes.2:33 Reacting to Sam Hauser's night8:10 Giving Jaylen Brown his flowers after dropping 41 points12:30 Celtics see Kristaps Porzingis for the first time since his trade WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes wonder if the Trae Young deal portends an unceremonious exit from Memphis for Ja Morant. Could Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla's frustration with the referees be valid? Tom Did His Own Research on an interesting trend in the new year that has caught everyone off guard. Surgeon General Jeff Stotts of ⁠InStreetClothes.com⁠ is back on the show to give us an update on this year's games lost due to injury, reveal the players who have sustained the most different injuries since 2005 and stand firm while Mayes pesters him with 49ers electrical substation conspiracies. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In two consecutive games, the Celtics called out the refs in their loss which is not a good look which leads off tonight's Headlines. Then, saying goodbye to three local bars in the New England Nightly News. And, Stefon Diggs called out the fans at Gillette Stadium for not being loud enough which to those fans is not a good sign leading into the Divisional round.

Joe Mazzulla follows in Jaylen Brown's steps in complaining about the refs after a Celtics loss, reaction from the NFC Wild Card games, and much more in tonight's Headlines.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to AJ Pierzynski's latest comments about the Alex Bregman situation.(10:08) The crew dives into some muffin talk with more thoughts on the Patriots mixed in.(22:16) We continue to discuss Enchanted Village experiences and what to expect from the Texans on Sunday.(31:12) Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla joins the show to discuss the illegal screen drama from the end of their matchup against the Pacers the other night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss Mike Tomlin stepping down as the Steelers head coach, recap the Texans-Steelers wild card game, and debrief Joe Mazzulla's interesting post game presser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verno and Jacoby are together in New York, and they discuss the reports that the Grizzlies are open to trading Ja Morant. Verno explains why a trade would be bad for both sides and why he hopes Ja will stay in Memphis. Next, they recap some of the Monday night action, including the Jazz's upset win against the Cavs, the Sixers defeating the Raptors, and Joe Mazzulla blaming illegal screens for the Celtics' loss to the Pacers. Next, with the season nearing the halfway point, the guys share their biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, and one thing they love and hate about this season so far. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:55) The Grizzlies are open to trading Ja Morant (25:58) Monday night scores and recaps (37:25) Verno's and Jacoby's biggest surprises (47:53) Verno's and Jacoby's biggest disappointments (54:25) What Verno and Jacoby love about the season so far (01:01:52) What Verno and Jacoby hate about the season so far Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the third hour discussing the Patriots Divisional Round matchup with the Texans, and some thoughts on how the national media views Mike Vrabel. (10:55) The callers give their thoughts on all things Patriots. (22:48) Some thoughts on Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown's postgame comments following the Celtics loss to the Pacers in Indiana last night. (31:47) Some thoughts on Aaron Rodgers's postgame comments last night after his Steelers fell to the Texans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles react to the Boston Celtics' 98-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers to fall to fall to 24-15 on the season. The Pacers took a two-point lead with six seconds remaining behind, what Joe Mazzulla believes was an illegal screen from Pascal Siakam on Derrick White. The guys react to the whole final sequence before sharing their “Beyond Bakemas” cookie review. 0:00- Celtics lose to the Pacers after Derrick White is unable to sink the potential game-winning three-pointer13:00- What to make of Pascal Siakam's illegal screen and how the Celtics are reacting to questionable officiating25:10- "Beyond Bakemas" cookie review Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They said It today hears from Aaron Rodgers, Jalen hurts, a demoralized Eagles fan and Joe Mazzulla, who repeated the same two words his entire press conference.