Celtics Stuff Live

661: Celtics Pay Respects to Russell, Disrespects to SIxers

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 02:31:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke recapped an outstanding season opening win over the hated Philadelphia 76ers. The guys discussed the improvements Tatum, Brown, and new coach Joe Mazzulla have implemented to make this team a favorite to win it all in June. Also on that list, adding toughness in a way that doesn't put the referee in the position to bail out (or more likely in the Celtics' case, not to bail out) those being unduly physical. The name Draymond Green gets mentioned, so be prepared.

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CSL 9.28.22

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:43:00 -0000

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659: Celtics Look To Game 6, Push for 7th Game

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 03:48:50 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke previewed the Celtics-Warriors Game 6 matchup as the C's try to stay alive at home and force a Game 7. Justin is supremely confident of a Celtics victory in Game 6, but Jon is quite wary the Celtics will be unable to find the form that got them to this point.

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658 : C's-Dubs Tied at 1 Entering Game 3, Draymond Bullies Officials

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 02:18:07 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke returned prior to Game 3 with plenty of frustration built up from the horrendous officiating in Game 2. What does that mean for the rest of the series and how will the Celtics respond to Draymond's nonsense?

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657 : Celtics Win The East, Finals Date With Warriors Awaits

Tue, 31 May 2022 02:00:36 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke celebrated a hard fought Eastern Conference Championship after the Celtics defeated the Heat in Sunday evening's Game 7. Jon and Justin looked ahead to the Celtics' matchup with the Warriors and how the Celtics success vs. Golden State over the last few years could manifest itself through the NBA Finals.

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656 : Celtics Are Conference Finals Bound

Tue, 17 May 2022 02:31:22 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke wrapped up the Celtics slobberknocker of a series win over the Bucks before moving on to what's next... the Miami Hate... Heat.

For these players revenge is due from 2 years ago, but for the fans... it's been a decade since the KG era duels with Lebron and Company. Payback is here.

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655 : Milwaukee Screw Job

Sun, 08 May 2022 03:51:02 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke came in hot after the Celtics lost Game 3 to the Bucks following a long line of bad officiating. The Celtics, and their 3rd quarter in particular, did not cover themselves in glory for much of this one, but the Bucks continued ability to get bailed out by the guys in stripes made this loss tough to stomach.

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654 : Celtics and Bucks Begin Their Battle

Sun, 01 May 2022 21:48:28 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke return from Parts Unknown to break down Game 1 of the Celtics - Bucks Eastern Conference Semifinal. While the Bucks flummoxed Boston in Game 1, there are some good reasons this won't continue in Game 2 and beyond.

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653: KG Is Banner Bound, Ray Returns

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 02:36:40 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke returned to the podcast airwaves following a momentous day in Celtics history as Kevin Garnett's #5 is retired. Justin's son Riley was in attendence and joined the show as we celebrated Garnett's career and attempted to reason with Justin over Ray Allen's return to Boston.

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652: Celtics Trade Deadline Review

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 03:46:26 -0000

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651: Celtics Take One Step Forward, One Step Back

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 04:28:27 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke returned after quite a lengthy delay to see that outside of the pandemic raging once again... the Celtics remain decidedly mediocre. Is selling off what little is on the roster for the best and instead try to build value in the younger players? Jon and Justin seem to think so.

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650 : The Celtics Have Figured It Out, Tatum Shines

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:24:07 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke are convinced... the Celtics have righted the ship and are making real progress toward becoming a contender. They aren't there yet, but Tatum's recent blistering play in all facets may have set the path for consistent improvement.

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649: Have The Celtics Figured It Out?

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:12:52 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke reconvened after a convincing win over the Raptors to ponder the question, "Have they figured it out!?" The spurt of energy from Rob Williams and Josh Richardson have helped greatly. Meanwhile Twitter is ablaze with nonsense Jaylen for Ben Simmons rumors, but would Ben be good for the Celtics?

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648 : It's early, BUT...

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 03:19:21 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke took turns like Jaylen and Jayson trying to figure out the root cause of the Celtics struggles through the team's first 7 games. Are there places this team can turn around the mentally weak approach that made the '21 Celtics such a challenge to enjoy?

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647: Season Preview And Name Your Top 15

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:53:36 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke previewed the Celtics season kicking off on Wednesday at MSG and the ongoing (inane) debate regarding captains and the Jays playing footsie. In the 2nd half, the guys debate Jon's list of the top 15 Celtics ever... does Tatum make the list?

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646: Pre-season Overreactions and more

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:30:26 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were so glad to finally start talking about real live basketball... even if it came with a preseason label. The guys talked about how changes for Tatum and Brown will augment how they and their team plays before running through the rest of the rotation and how these guys fit together.

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645 : Simmons, KAT, and Celtics Camp Opening Jitters

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 03:21:18 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke previewed the start of Celtics training camp as the name of Ben Simmons is bandied about in trade rumors. Does Simmons make sense here? Karl Anthony Towns is a better option, but at what cost?

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644: Gorman and Pierce To Hall? GOT IT!

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 01:20:47 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke dug in on the league altering trade that brought Juancho Hernangomez to Boston, but in all seriousness did provide needed balance to the previously guard heavy roster.

Then in the show's second half, it was all about Paul Pierce and Mike Gorman who are but days away from being inducted as members in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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643 : Celtics Smart-ly Prepare For '22 And Beyond

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 01:14:37 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke reacted to the Celtics extending Marcus Smart's contract and indicating a very different financial picture for the team than envisioned a month ago. Did Smart's extension hurt chances at acquiring Bradley Beal?

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642: Is Beal worth the wait?

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:47:20 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke came back after a month long sabattical to look at how Brad Stevens has queued up the Celtics to make a run at Bradley Beal in the summer of 2022. Are the Celtics prepared to take advantage of a player like Beal? Is it worth it to effectively tank free agency in '21 to do so?

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641: Udoka and Brad's Plans For '22

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 02:21:06 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke discussed the aftermath of Ime Udoka's announcement as the next Celtics coach. How will his assistant coaching staff impact next year's team? Is this really what Brad wants? Can Team USA Tatum find a friend to play next him AND Brown?

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640 : Celtics Cap Moves Coming?

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 02:17:18 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke discussed a whirlwind week in the NBA while the Celtics still lack a head coach and Tatum missed out on $33 million. Still a summer of some serious moves looms ahead... will the team be willing to pay heavily into the tax for a team that disappointed in '21?

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639 : Thank You Danny! Good Luck Brad... yer gonna need it.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:28:43 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke had to put together an emergency podcast after Danny Ainge retired from the Celtics and Brad Stevens ascended to the role of President of Basketball Operations. The guys saluted Ainge's outstanding 18 year tenure with the Celtics, but noted so many questions remain about the future.

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638: The End is Nigh, But The Celtics Are Going Down Swinging

Mon, 31 May 2021 15:34:22 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke got together following the Game 4 loss to discuss the 1-1 split in Boston and were joined by Justin's son Riley. The guys did not "keep it basketball" and talked about the "beligerence" of one fan and one player on the Nets who formerly played in Boston. Then the chat moved onto the young guys who showed up so well in these home games.

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637 : Are You There Bottom? It's Me, The Boston Celtics.

Fri, 28 May 2021 01:45:46 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke got together before Game 3 of the Nets-Celtics series to survey the dystopian wasteland that is Celtics fandom after a rough 0-2 start to the series. The hustle/heart v. talent battle came up once again before turning to the NBA draft and what archetype the Celtics need to add to their roster in terms of young talent.

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636 : Celtics Take On Kyrie, Hall of Fame Salutes to KG/Truth and Mike

Thu, 20 May 2021 00:50:10 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke had the the unfortunate task of revisiting the Kyrie Era in Boston as a path toward understanding the antipathy toward the 1st round opponent Brooklyn Nets.

After that happy fun, the guys moved on to praise Tatum's big night vs. Washington and why KG is a worthy goal for Tatum and all young players. Then the show wraps by giving all due Hall of Fame honors to Mike Gorman, Paul Pierce and KG.

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635: Celtics Play In Palooza

Thu, 13 May 2021 02:19:27 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were agitated with the Celtics closing finish to the season, but they looked back as to how we ended up in this position. What can be done to make the '22 season different? The answer? There are many.

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634: Tatum Gets 60, Then Celtics' Bad Luck Strikes Again

Mon, 03 May 2021 03:07:14 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke couldn't be more frustrated with the officials who worked the Blazers game, COVID-19, and the overall horrendous luck which has afflicted the 2021 Boston Celtics.

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633: Tatum's Celtics Are Rolling....

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:54:01 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke put together a quick pod while Jon was very much in vacation mode in Myrtle Beach. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics are rolling but today's pod focused in on Jabari Parker's future with the team and whether Theis's absence has left a void.

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632: Tatum FOUND the Answer

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:42:08 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke came back to the podcast in a joyful mood with the Celtics having won their last four and having shown real growth in the process. Eastern Conference Player of the Week Jayson Tatum has been exactly the man this Celtics team needed as he stepped forward. Why did he step forward? Is Tatum the sole reason for the Celtics resurgence?

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631 :Tatum Struggles For Answers

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 03:31:16 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were mighty frustrated after seeing the Celtics go 3-3 with one game left in the 7 game homestand. Jayson Tatum came under the microscope for solid production but seemingly lacking the ability to lead his teammates with good team fundamental principles.

How can Tatum use his talent more effectively and what does the team need to do to lead him in the right direction?

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630 : Celtics Trade Deadline Recap

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 02:32:41 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke recapped an active trade deadline by Celtics standards, but one that left many fans wanting more. The guys talked about how Evan Fournier fits into the Celtics needs and whether using the TPE in this spot was really Ainge's best option.

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629 : Celtics 2nd Half Preview

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 03:41:55 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke took the well earned All Star Break as an opportunity to see where the Celtics stand entering the 2nd half of the regular season and how various options to improve the team from LaMarcus Aldridge to Harrison Barnes to John Collins might improve the team's prospects.

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628: Spring (All-Star) Break for Tatum and Brown

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 03:36:21 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke are excited to see the Celtics get some rest after a brutal first half schedule, but the team's 4-0 close before the halfway mark was a welcome sign. The guys get into Rob Williams role moving forward and how the trade deadline will impact the 3 big men on the roster.

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627 : Celtics' Dead Cat Bounce

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:44:59 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke sobered up enough to put together a podcast. A podcast that veered from frustrations with coaching, roster construction, and officiating the 3 point arc. The Celtics need a break desperately, but the fans might need the break nearly as badly.

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626 : Is it the All Star Break , yet!?!

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:42:49 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke looked back on a pretty rough week for the Celtics as the team slid to .500 with a pair of dispirited efforts. While Jon and Justin saw this coming, are there signs of improvement ahead?

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625 : Go West, Young Men!

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 04:02:52 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke surveyed the 0-2 week for the Celtics while Marcus Smart escaped major injury. But the loss to the Lakers highlighted how close the Celtics might be to contention, so what do the Celtics need to add to truly contend?

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624: The Boys Are Back

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:24:16 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke are feeling quite good with the return of Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown going supernova. The emergence of the young Celtics bench after the challenging COVID impacted fortnight leaves one to look ahead to a matchup with Sunday's opponent, the Lakers, this summer in the Finals.

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623 : Harden comes East... now what?

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 04:07:02 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke discussed the trade of James Harden to the already combustible Brooklyn Nets and wondered whether it's a Big 3 or a Big 2 (with Kyrie on the way out). Then the guys talked about Kemba's return and how the Celtics will create shots without sacrificing the scoring efficiency from Tatum and Brown.

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622: The Jaylen Brown Appreciation Show

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 03:55:38 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were feeling good with the Celtics win over Miami and the team sitting at 6-3. The biggest reason for the team's better than expected result? Jaylen Brown.

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621 : Early Season Angst

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 04:00:17 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke looked at the Celtics 2-2 start to the season and tried to figure out where the team can go from here. HINT: Brad needs to play the kids a lot more than he has... especially Pritchard!

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630: 2021 Season Preview

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 04:15:17 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke took stock of a rough Celtics outing in the first preseason game in Philly and where the team goes from here. (HINT: Brad needs to play the kids.) We also check in on the latest from Kyrie's mouth and Hayward's medical records.

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629: Gordon's Gone And Now What?

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:47:02 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke wrapped up a wild opening weekend of free agency, punctuated by Hayward getting PAID in Charlotte. Why are there promising signs from the additions of Teague and Thompson in response to Hayward's departure and are the Celtics' young players up to the task to fill the void?

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628: 2020 Draft Recap and Offseason Outlook

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 05:21:47 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke recapped the Celtics' selection of wing Aaron Nesmith but truthfully the bulk of this episode was focused on where the Celtics are headed. Does the Hayward potential departure force the Celtics into a youth centered future? Is Kemba Walker next to go? The only certainty is that Jayson Tatum is getting PAID and will be at the center of all Celtics decisions for years to come.

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627: This one is for Tommy

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 04:08:28 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke got together to remember the late, great Tommy Heinsohn.

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626: Is there a Draft in here, Gordon?

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 03:42:40 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke ran through the gamut of topics on the mind of Celtics fans. From the return of the NBA in December to theorizing Hayward trades to Indiana to some real down home draft talk.

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625: Tiptoeing Into The Draft and Gordon's Future

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 02:05:08 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke moved into full on off season mode with a look at Celtics draft needs before discussing Gordon Hayward's future with the club.

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624: Celtics Offseason Primer

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 02:10:51 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke tried their best to ignore the Lakers winning the NBA Championship this week to focus attention on the 2021 Boston Celtics. Who is leaving and how can this team improve with a short window before returning to play in January?

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623 : Bubble Busted

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 03:08:35 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke took a few days to lick wounds following the Celtics defeat in the Eastern Conference Finals to assess the season and look ahead to the 2021 season. In the show's second half, CSL lightning rod Doc Rivers may be adding more juice to the Celtics-Sixers rivalry with reports he may be their next head coach.

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622 : Carry On Hayward, son!

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 03:22:58 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live hosts Justin Poulin and Jon Duke examined the state of the Celtics-Heat series with Boston down 2 games to 1. Gordon Hayward returning to health had a significant impact in Game 3, but the wrinkles and mismatches Erik Spoelstra and Brad Stevens will attempt to exploit will likely decide the rest of the series.

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621: Eastern Conference Final Preview for Procrastinators

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 03:28:18 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke got together after Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to cheat their way into making grand predictions about the series to come. The Celtics underwhelming Game 1 effort still pushed the game into overtime and a pair of outstanding plays from Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo sealed the win for the Heat.

How will the rest of the series go? Tune in and find out.

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620 : The Orlando Screw Job

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 02:55:10 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were more than peeved and more than miffed with the way Game 6 against the Raptors was officiated. Now with a Game 7 on Friday night it will be up to the Celtics to overcome on the court the five Raptors, the three officials and seemingly Nick Nurse.

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619 : Toront 2-0

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 13:35:54 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke picked up the mics after the Celtics taking a 2-0 series lead over the Raptors. Rather than your typical play by play recounting of a game you all saw, Justin and Jon used the wide angle lens to not only look ahead to the next round but where the franchise is headed over the next few years.

HINT: The artist formerly known as the Boston Sports Guy is not correct the Celtics' window is a short one for title contention.

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618 : On To Ontario

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:01:59 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke recapped the fantastic four game sweep of the Sixers before looking ahead to what should be an outstanding series against the Toronto Raptors. Once again Jon and Justin dug in deep, looking for clues in the box scores of the Celtics-Raptors four previous meetings and how injuries to Hayward and Lowry could impact the outcome.

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617 : Philly Getting 86'erd

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:14:24 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke are all about pumping up Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for their tremendous efforts leading the Celtics to a 2-0 series lead over the Sixers. Jon and Justin dig in deep as to why that duo work so well together and set the stage for a bright future for the Celtics.

Shout out to all our Massachusetts listeners for this being our 617th episode on CLNS!

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616 : Rounding Into Playoff Form

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:26:46 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were downright giddy to discuss the Celtics' 3-1 week. The emergence of Robert Williams and a return to regular minutes for Kemba spurred an effort led by Tatum and Brown... though every Celtic had a solid moment over the last week. Now its likely on to Philly...

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615 : WE BACK

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 01:41:34 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke returned from their hiatus in Parts Unknown to discuss the Celtics return to games that matter with a pair of seeding games against the Bucks and Blazers. Poor officiating left its mark on both games, but Friday night was a special brand of shenanigans. The guys moved on the discuss optimal matchups for the Celtics in the playoffs and the role of home court advantage while in the bubble.

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614 : Justin Has A Confession, No Cap.

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke returned from a brief hiatus to look at the return of NBA basketball in late July, took a brief spin down 90's NBA memory lane, but most notably... Justin made a MAJOR CONFESSION that will leave everyone speechless.

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613: Are we open yet?

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 01:19:25 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke looked at the feasibility of the NBA returning as state governments begin to allow businesses to re-open and even allow NBA players to workout in team training facilities.

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612 : The One Where Ray Just Doesn't Get It

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 19:24:12 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke got back together to talk about the possibility of the NBA returning before returning that old CSL chestnut... Ray Allen. Jon and Justin dug in deep on why this won't get resolved and who truly deserves blame.

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611 : KG Grit 'n Balls of Fame

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 21:31:49 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke celebrated the great Kevin Garnett on the announcement of his election to the Basketball Hall of Fame. The guys talked about KG's place in history and how he fits next to his fellow inductees... Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan.

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610: Looking Back At Banner 17

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:27:10 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke jumped into the Wayback Machine to talk about the 2008 champions after NBC Sports Boston has begun to re-air classic Celtics games. CSL was the only Celtics podcast in those days and the guys never miss a chance to reminisce about those glory days. Also there's a special audio nugget at the end of this one for those who "remember."

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609: Coronavirus Stuff Live: Week 1

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke jumped head first into the COVID-19 waters and discussed what's on their minds as we all face this virus and how it changes each of us. In the second half, the eyes turn to the situation locally and Delaware North's inability to stand up for their employees at the TD Garden and how a prolonged NBA season suspension impacts the league for years to come.

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608: Playoff Seedling Season

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke dusted off a Celtics team who squeaked out a win in Indiana after some bad losses amid continued injury struggles. Can the Celtics ever get healthy for a consistent stretch of games? Who would be their best path through the Eastern Conference playoffs?

Lastly, Justin and Jon have a MARVEL-ous new set of nicknames for this team. Truly FANTASTIC stuff.

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607 : Gods Will

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were ready to sing the praises of newly minted Celtics star Jayson Tatum after a 3-1 west coast road trip and Tatum's ascent into the NBA's stratosphere. The CSL guys also discussed how the Celtics locker room plays a big role in Tatum's level up.

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606: Go West, Young Men!

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke returned from their All Star Break slumber to look ahead to the remainder of the 2020 NBA regular season and where the Celtics' fortunes lie. Can they get past Toronto? Will the west coast trip through LA cause issues? Or will they be singing "Happy Trails?"

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605 : Jayson Tatum is Our Valentine

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke gushed effusive praise at the feet of Jayson Tatum after the Celtics double overtime win over the Clippers. Tatum's play all over the court, but in particular head to head with Kawhi Leonard had the CSL Guys making heady comparisons Celtics all time greats. Later, it was time to talk about The Big Ticket and his place in Celtics history after the team announced it will retire his jersey next season.

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604: 2020 NBA Trade Deadline Show

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke look at the Celtics as they enter the NBA Trade Deadline with some bench needs but no glaring roster holes. Then the CSL guys looked at the playoff picture and how important the 2 seed could be for the Celtics' chances for a run to the Finals.

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603 : Taking Stock of Kobe's Legacy with Nick Gelso

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Jon Duke was joined by CLNS founder Nick Gelso to look back on Kobe Bryant's legacy, in tragic aftermath of the Laker star's passing this week. Jon and Nick put Kobe's career in context with the league's greats but also looked at his role as a beacon to today's stars. In the show's second half, Nick and Jon celebrated Jayson Tatum's All Star nod and looked ahead to the Celtics' matchup with Philly on Saturday.

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602 : We Got Yer Dynasty Right HERE!

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were glad to move past a rough couple weeks for the Celtics and discuss the amazing win over the Lakers on Monday night. Jon relayed his experiences at the game and the guys took the Gordon Hayward conversation a step further to weigh how Hayward's role is dictated by the way Ainge built this roster.

Lastly, Jon got a bit hot under the collar in the Outtakes due to some premature criticism for the Celtics 2019 draft.

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601: Is this really worth worrying about?

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke debated whether the Celtics are legitimately in a post-holiday slide and whether bigger changes are needed for the team to reach their highest possible ceiling. Should Hayward be dealt? Is Kanter as valuable as it seems?

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600: CSL Hits 600 Episodes with Sean Grande

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:31:04 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke welcomed Celtics radio play by play voice Sean Grande back to the show to commemorate the momentous occasion of the 600th episode of the first Celtics podcast. Sean, Justin and Jon dug into the current state of the team and how challenging it can be to live what the rest of us consider a normal life when Friday doesn't feel like a Friday.

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599 : The Enes Kanter Appreciation Show

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 16:15:55 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke returned from the long holiday slumber to rejoice the Celtics nearly perfect run since mid-December. The prospective All Stars of Kemba, Tatum, and Brown get the shine, but the work of Theis, Wannamaker, and Kanter shouldn't go unnoticed. In particular, the guys focused on Enes Kanter's eye popping numbers that in some defensive categories have him as the best defensive center in the league.

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598: Is It Tacko Time?

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 04:39:48 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke let the Celtics long lay off after the loss to Philly sink in and looked ahead to where that loss (and the losses to injury) places the Celtics. Despite strong efforts from Theis and Kanter, calls for acquiring a center have gotten louder in the wake of injuries to Vinnie Sex Pants and Timelord. Is there a deal to get done or is it Tacko Time?

Justin and Jon wrapped the show by offering an extended outtakes to preview the games through the start of 2020.

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597 : Who Are The Beasts Of The East?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke looked back the Celtics' undefeated week against championship contenders and looked ahead to a pair of challenges against the Pacers and Sixers. Where do the Celtics stand in a much improved Eastern Conference? Can they overtake the rolling Bucks?

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596 : Theis Man Cometh

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke stepped away from the F Thanksgiving leftovers to discuss the Celtics' home and home with the Nets and a Sunday afternoon takeover from the Jays. But if you want Daniel Theis talk... this is the podcast for you.

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595 : Are We Contending Yet?!?!

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke looked back on an eventful week for the Celtics with a pair of tough losses on the road against championship contenders and nearly lost Kemba for the year. Yet, the Celtics kept coming but shouldn't Brown and Tatum get more responsibility in running the team's offense?

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594: How The West Was Won-ish

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke discussed the Celtics' 2-1 start to the west coast road trip and the emergence of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as key pieces toward the team's outstanding start. Tatum's improved shot profile and defensive impact coupled with Brown's markedly improved scoring and rebounding have made the Celtics legitimate threats toward a deep playoff run.

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593: Best Team In The World Right Now

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke talk about rainbows, unicorns, and the Celtics 8-1 start leading the NBA in this latest episode. Despite Gordon Hayward's broken hand, the Celtics keep on rolling and the CSL guys think a lot of credit goes to Kemba Walker and blame goes to those who assumed Jaylen and Jayson couldn't make plays for others.

Is this sustainable for the long haul? Jon and Justin come at that answer from different directions.

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592: It's not how big you are, it's how you use it.

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke looked back at a great start to the 2020 Boston Celtics season and how much size hasn't mattered in determining wins and losses thus far. Bench struggles have persisted but the question of which bench players will break out is answered in the show's second half.

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591: OUR Boston Celtics Are Back

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke are PUMPED UP! A 3-1 start punctuated with big wins over the Raptors and Bucks have the boys excited and making some pretty interesting comparisons to teams and players of Celtics' past.

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590: Brown Gets His Bag

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke looked into Jaylen Brown's big time contract extension and what it says about the Celtics ceiling over the next two years and how it impacts his teammates.

In the second half of the show, the guys looked ahead to opening night against Philly, predicted the first week of results, and hit the outtakes with some surprising praise for the folks at League Pass.

A special hat tip to the late, great Andy Jick for his help with our new/old intro.

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589: The Culture and Attitude Change

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke can't let the good feelings of this Celtics preseason end. Jaylen Brown's improved handle and left handed finishes at the rim and Carsen Edwards' bucket getting are just the latest positive signs for the 2020 Celtics. The big rotation is still bit fuzzy, but the culture and attitude change have pushed those concerns to the back. In the outtakes, it's Tacko Time as the team officially added Tacko Fall as a 2 way player and Jon is excited to have Tacko up in Maine with the Red Claws.

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588: Shot Selection and Ball Movement

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke talked about the Celtics first preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets. Good signs from Jayson Tatum's shot selection and Gordon Hayward relentless attack toward the basket left some very positive signs for the 2020 Celtics.

The CSL guys rounded out the show by running up and down the roster and seeing how expectations met reality through at least one game. Then in the outtakes, Justin had some real concerns regarding the hysteria surrounding Tacko Fall.

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587: All About #11

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were so glad for Media Day 2019 but things went off the rails fast. Jon brought up Kyrie Irving's answer last week as to why he left Boston and Justin was not interested in discussing it. At. All.

In the show's second half, the CSL boys pivoted to some of the optimism surrounding today's media availability. Yet it was Enes Kanter's mention in the outtakes that brought back some vitriol from the show's opening minutes.

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586: Predictions

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke avoided the pleasantries and jumped head first into the first 2020 Celtics season preview of the podcast world. Jon and Justin gave their best guesses as to the team's starting lineup, closing lineup, and win total; before moving on to a player by player breakdown. It's fast moving, but a very comprehensive look on the Celtics in the fascinating season to come.

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585: Training Camp is Two Weeks Away

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke caught up with the FIBA disappointment and how the Celtics on Team USA showed tremendous growth.

In the second half of show, the CSL boys talked about Brad Stevens' interview on CLNS's Good N Plenty podcast with Jeff Goodman. Brad had some interesting comments on what needs to be the focus for the Celtics in 2020 and beyond.

Finally, in the outtakes, it was all sushi all the time. And Jon remains a wimp for not being willing to give raw seafood a shot.

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584: Parallels

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke didn't have a whole lot of Celtics news to pour over this week, but Team USA is filing the void quite nicely. A pair of wins against Japan and Greece put the Team USA into the World Cup quarterfinals, but it was the work of Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart that drew the CSL guys' interest. If Smart can defend players like Giannis from time to time as he did against Greece on Saturday and Brown can rebound a bit, then the Death Squad lineup of Kemba, Brown, Hayward, Tatum, and Smart just might work.

Before wrapping an abbreviated show to watch the Patriots opener, Justin wondered whether players forcing their way out, as Antonio Brown did this week, will become even more commonplace.

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583: Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke put down their rosary beads praying for Jayson Tatum's injured ankle for a brief moment to podcast. Tatum's injury was front and center for this episode, and his continuingly growing role.

In the show's second half, the CSL guys looked further into the Tatum/Brown/Kemba/Smart/Gordon lineup they talked about last week and the needed defensive intensity from that unit to compete in 2020.

Last up... in the outtakes... Justin schooled Jon on the value of sushi and what a "Philly Roll" really is. Dig in.

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582: Jon and Justin talk themselves into optimism

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke lamented the long postseason but jumped into the reasons why this offseason seems particularly long. In the show's second half, the CSL guys examined the reasons as to why optimism still exists in spite of such a challenging offseason. Could Brad Stevens use an incredibly experimental lineup? Lastly, in the outtakes, Justin wants in on the Enes Kanter phenomenon.

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581: Justin Hates The Offseason

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke broke down Tacko Fall's visit to the teacups at Canobie Lake Park before moving on to the Shamrock Team USA's move down under in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. With only a scrimmage against Spain to discuss, it was time to dig deep back into the vault. But first Justin had to completely embarrass himself on the Manscaped ad read.

Then in the show's second half, the CSL guys took exception to Sean Grande's comparison on Celtics Beat of Horford's move to Philly to Ray Allen's departure to South Beach. Finally, in the outtakes, it was a revisiting of the Winning Plays' pod discussion of what happened if the Kyrie Irving trade never happened. In short... it's a strange scenario of dogs and cats living together.

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580: ...Act Like They Forgot About Beal

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke owned up to their promise to discuss the potential availability of Bradley Beal in trade discussions and how interested the Celtics should be.

In the show's second half the CSL guys looked at the USA Basketball scrimmage and how Pop and Kerr can help Brad Stevens in building a winner in Boston. Before wrapping up to discuss hate and discontent for Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant, Justin and Jon looked at the recently released Celtics schedule and which dates they have circled on the calendar for particular interest.

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579: Brown and Brinks Truck

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke couldn't wait to talk about the Team USA x Team Shamrock crossover and the rookies showing up at Fenway for last night's Red Sox game. However, it wasn't before the inanity of those topics turned to the future of Jaylen Brown through the prism of a pair of CelticsBlog articles which weighed the decision making surrounding a contract extension.

Another illuminating article from NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg tried to trace Kyrie Irving's transition from "if you'll have me" to chatting with Spencer Dinwiddie about playing together just 8 weeks later. The Kyrie situation is just about in everyone's rear view mirror but understanding why it went awry is a necessary evil.

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578: Our Next Show Will Be About Bradley Beal

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke are pretty excited to see the Team USA Celtics compete in the FIBA World Cup in September, but more importantly it will be great to see Kemba, Tatum, and maybe even Smart and Jaylen building chemistry in the pre-season. In the show's second half, the guys looked at Keith Smith's article on CelticsBlog which provided a heaping pile of nuggets on the 2020 Boston Celtics. From Kemba to Tacko to Tremont Waters, there's a series of good stuff there to chew on. And in the outtakes the CSL fellas look ahead to fitting the JayJayHay minutes together and then considering the next episode focused on Bradley Beal.

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577: How Will Summer League Translate?

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke recapped a successful run through the Las Vegas Summer League that provided a glimmer of positive thought to a dour 2019 for the Boston Celtics. The guys debated which of the Celtics rookies would have the bigger impact in the season to come.

In the show's second half, with Kemba Walker introduced to the world on Tuesday, the CSL guys looked at his impact in Boston. Will he be an immediate fan favorite? What role will his leadership play in assessing his impact to the team. Finally in the outtakes, Justin wanted to talk about the culture and whether staff departures over the past several years had some impact on the chemistry issues of the 2019 squad. A good chat in here...

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576: Summer League Is Fun!

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:04:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke surveyed the new NBA world order with Kawhi and Paul George with the Clippers and seemingly the majority of the NBA talent set in their new homes. Despite losing a pair of All Stars, and gaining another, the Celtics just might be in a spot where they can make a run toward the NBA Finals.

Doing so requires a lot of help form the rookies chosen in June's NBA Draft, but there are a number of signs of hope from the Summer League games so far. Are there answers for the shallow center rotation? Ummm..... Lastly, there's some wiggling in the outtake not to be missed.

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575: A Sincere Goodbye to Horford

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were happy with the Celtics' biggest free agent signing in franchise history, but the most impactful moves of the early hours of free agency came when Kyrie and KD joined up in Brooklyn and Al Horford went to Philly. The loss of Horford stings and Jon and Justin chatted about what the Celtics will do without their anchor. Then the CSL guys looked around the league... This was a wild one folks.

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574: The Draft Recap

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke looked at Thursday's NBA Draft as the Celtics turned page from the Kyrie - Horford era... or did they?

Jon and Justin looked at the Celtics choices of Romeo Langford, Grant Williams, Carsen Edwards, and Tremont Waters and the likelihood of their making an impact on the team this season. In the post credits outtake, Justin had an interesting name to attach to the Celtics' newly create max slot.

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573: Anthony Davis is a Laker?!

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke picked up the pieces following the trade of Anthony Davis to the Lakers with the CSL guys on opposite ends of this one. Jon's disappointment at the inability to start a prolonged period of Celtics dominance with Davis and Kyrie at the helm remained strong, but the cost of the Lakers deal was so over the top... well, it's hard to be that upset. Justin, on the other hand, was over the moon and can't wait to see how Tatum, Brown, and Smart lead the franchise into a new era.

Before wrapping up, we got into a little bit of a draft talk and how the "flatness" of the draft from 4 to 14 or so impacts Boston and their targets.

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572: Woj Bombs and Rich Paul

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:58:12 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke ran through an avalanche of Celtics rumors of the day starting with the Woj Bomb that the Celtics have entered serious trade discussions to acquire Anthony Davis. Coming just hours after SI's cover story on Rich Paul where Paul states Davis will hit free agency next summer if he's dealt to Boston, the concept of Boston pushing ahead on trading for Davis is seriously intriguing. Then coupling the interest in Davis with Kyrie's questionable future... it's a wild time in the Celtics offices on Causeway Street. Not to mention Kevin Durant's achilles injury and what that does to Kyrie's supposed plans to pair up with KD in New York... in Brooklyn or Manhattan with the Knicks.

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571: Reporting the Reporters Reports

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke discussed the results of Anthony Davis's meeting with the Pelicans and apparent continued request for a trade. Coupling that news with continued "reports" from "reporters" indicating where the mercurial Kyrie Irving wants to play next season, Justin has had just about enough with all of the chit chat.

In the show's second half, the CSL guys looked at a Kyrie and Al-less Boston in 2020, how the Celtics could pivot into a youth movement, and how Houston's reported opening the market on their roster could combine. In the outtakes... it was Jon and Justin and getting to the heart (or is it mind) of what makes this Kyrie situation so challenging for all of us. Celtics Stuff Live is powered by betonline.ag. It’s the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals! Support our podcast by making a wager on your pick by going to www.clnsmedia.com/CSL and use promo code: CLNS50 to get 50% cashback on your first deposit.

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570: Your Welcome

Tue, 28 May 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke reacted to the Raptors dispatching the Bucks in six games whether that impacted their view of the Celtics disappointing season. You won't be shocked at the answer. Next up the guys reacted to a listener email concerning the point guard position in 2020 following Kyrie's uncertain future and Rozier's recent napalm laced comments to ESPN. Then the hallmark CSL shows in May in days gone past returned... it's draft time. Jon gassed up Brandon Clarke but didn't exactly show the same love to some Wildcats.

And this outtake is not one to be missed... without apology. Celtics Stuff Live is powered by betonline.ag. It’s the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals! Support our podcast by making a wager on your pick by going to www.clnsmedia.com/CSL and use promo code: CLNS50 to get 50% cashback on your first deposit.

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569: The Silliest of Seasons

Mon, 20 May 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke kicked around Steve Bulpett's reporting this weekend concerning the Celtics' strong position in acquiring Anthony Davis and the tie that binds toward a Kyrie Irving return to Boston. Then Justin wanted to gaze down a dystopian future without AD, Kyrie, or the Jays... which ends next summer with some surprisingly good news.

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568: Season Recap & Lottery Results

Wed, 15 May 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke ripped apart the Celtics' "effort" against the Milwaukee Bucks in five measly games last week. It was the worst of times... and the worst of times. Kyrie's mental breakdown over the course of games 2-5 and the entire Celtics squad laying down has thrown the entire psychotic summer of free agency into a overdrive.

After the break, the results of the Draft Lottery, which put the Pelicans in place to draft Zion and trade Anthony Davis, helped to shape the Celtics and the trade market they will enter for Davis. The Knicks and Lakers falling out short of the top spot helped Boston, but Justin isn't sure he wants to make a move for Davis with Splash Brothers 2.0 in Jaylen and Jayson ready to grow in green.

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567: The Squadoosh Factor

Thu, 02 May 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke broke down the Celtics-Bucks series as it heads to Boston all tied up 1-1. Though each team has a blow out under their belts, the Celtics pulling off a win in Milwaukee provides the C's with homecourt advantage and the confidence they can win on the road. Though the role officiating plays in setting a tone in each game can nullify any potential advantages. In the show's second half, Jon and Justin looked at how the Celtics can find success in the face of a Bucks defense which prevents easy looks at the rim and had been sending extra people at Kyrie Irving. To wrap up, the life and legacy of John Havlicek came into focus and how 'John' was such an amazing man and basketball legend deserving of far more praise than he receives. The outtakes moved on the games 3 and 4 and where this series is going from here. You'll need Celtics green shaded glasses for this one.

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566: Who ARE those guys?

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke are riding high off of the Celtics' four game sweep of the Indiana Pacers, looking nothing like the team that struggled through the regular season. Gordon Hayward's emergence has helped the Erotic City 5 lineup become the closing unit, just as the preseason predictions suggested. In the show's second half, Justin and Jon took opposing sides on the Kyrie's shot selection and the whether it is necessary for Kyrie to be "his best self" in taking long 3's. Then the show turned toward the Milwaukee Bucks and how a 2nd round series against Giannis and Co. might shake out.

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565: Mighty Mighty Green Goggles

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke looked ahead to the upcoming first round of the NBA Playoffs and the Celtics' prospects against the Indiana Pacers. Marcus Smart's injury adds some challenges to Brad Stevens' lineups and rotations, but the CSL guys saw some opportunities for players to assert themselves. In the show's second half, Justin and Jon looked toward the NBA Draft and where the final standings left the Celtics with a bushel of draft pick options... which may or may not be impacted by the Anthony Davis sweepstakes. And in the outtakes... it was time to go in on Dwyane Wade and jump to The Truth's defense.

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564: Is It Over Yet?

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke discussed the Celtics continued 1 step forward, 1 step back season following a decent win against the Pacers, an abominable loss to the Nets, and an irritating win over the Heat. How this Celtics team gets out of its own way in the playoffs and how the culture of this team continues to be a challenge for Brad Stevens. With only four games remaining in the regular season, 50 wins seems like a significant long shot.

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563: Celtics Suck Live

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Suck Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke tried to valiantly talk their way through the Chutes and Ladders 2019 Celtics season. The losses have been horrendous but the solutions are not easy: do you really let a top 10 NBA player walk in July? Do you trade away young blue chip players for a top 5 NBA star to play with the above mentioned mercurial PG?

In the show's second half, it was all about who sets the tone for the team and whether such a tone can change with weeks remaining in the regular season. Do the Celtics have us, as the Patriots did 3 months ago, right where they want us... questioning their potential and expecting an early round loss?

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562: Attitude Is Everything

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke looked back on the Celtics 2-1 week highlighted by the return of THE LITTLE GUY... Isaiah Thomas. Thomas's return to Boston, punctuated by an emotional tribute video, brought back fond memories of Thomas's teams in Boston and the comparison to the current bi-polar roster makes the memories even fonder. In the show's second half, the out sized impact of Marcus Morris came into focus and who could replace his prominent role in time for the playoffs. With Malcom Brogdan and possibly Kyle Lowry injured... is the field in the east clearing for the dysfunctional Celtics?

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561: Is THIS The Turning Point?

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's Jon Duke and Justin Poulin caught up after the Soul Plane made it's return to Boston with the Celtics finishing their California trip with a 3-1 record. Jon and Justin got into the new Kyrie, UNO games on the team plane, and to wrap up the show, the guys looked at the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Which matchups work best for the Celtics? Listen and find out.

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560: Justin and Jon take opposing sides on the future of Kyrie in Boston

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live's own Podfathers, Justin Poulin and Jon Duke, discussed the down and down week for the Celtics as the only consistent effort was a poor one. Continued questions about the team's ability to play together and the impact of changes coming this summer have reigned over the club. Jon and Justin looked at where a larger role for Jaylen Brown might come, but that was only the an appetizer to a longer discussion.... where Justin and Jon take opposing sides on the future of Kyrie in Boston.

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559: The Roller Coaster Does Not Stop

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Tell me when you've heard this before... the Celtics played well against a really good team and then disappointed against a horrendous team. Justin and Jon looked into the leadership problem on this team and why they seem to be unable to consistently do much of anything. Is it on Kyrie? And what about Brad? Speaking of Brad, Jon and Justin looked at the rotations employed and what it might take for Jaylen Brown to get a longer look, Marcus Morris to get a shorter look, and maybe for Rozier not to get a look at all. In the outtakes... we've all had enough of the public relations effort employed by Kyrie, no matter if he is right or not.

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558: Justin's Still Not Happy

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000

It's the All Star Break, but there is no respite from the rumors and speculation surrounding the Celtics summer of stars. Kyrie, Anthony Davis, and Kevin Durant spent the past weekend in a bromantic whirlwind that set Twitter ablaze. Jon and Justin discussed the wild weekend and how the confluence of rumors could impact the Celtics in 2020 and beyond. This show went pretty wild as Jon became excited at the prospect of a Kyrie, KD, and Brow lineup and Justin was... let's just say just a tad less than impressed.

In the show's outtakes... Jon and Justin looked ahead to the Bucks and Bulls games this week. Or at least Justin did...

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557: The Celtics Are Annoying

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000

The expletives were flying for Celtics fans after a pair of dispiriting losses to Lebron's Lakers and Doc's Clippers and Celtics Stuff Live was no exception... expletives omitted of course. Jon and Justin laid into the Celtics' effort before looking at how much responsibility Brad Stevens bears and whether he is capable of coaching all star players. Speaking of Kyrie, his role as a leader has been discussed but perhaps more importantly is how well Kyrie and his teammates are meshing as he moves in and out of the lineup.

In the show's second half, the show focused on Mook Morris's comments on the team not having any fun and not playing for each other. Justin looked to Al Horford's leadership capabilities to pull the team together on the defensive end on a team clearly in need of unifying forces. Without the ability to come together, Jon looked at Kyrie's pending free agency and how much his unhappiness deeply effects his July 1 decision.

Opening – Lakers/Clippers Analysis
5min – Brad Stevens Shouldering Responsibility…Is he capable of coaching all stars?
9min – Kyrie fragility – can the young players and the team shift gears with him and out of the lineup
16min – Mook Morris Comments
22min – Horford needs to captain the defense
25min – Similar issue last year…will they get better?
27min – Kyrie’s mental health more important than his physical health
33min – Deadline & Week Ahead Predictions

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556: Deadline Hype Machine

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000

The Celtics are rolling as winners in 9 out of their last 10 games (the only loss to the Warriors in a nailbiter) and all anyone is talking about is Kyrie's future and Anthony Davis. Justin and Jon looked at what this hot streak means in context of a season deemed by many to be a disappointment, but is that fair? Haven't the Celtics been really good for long enough that the losing streaks are outliers?

Then in the show's second half, the CSL guys turned their attention to Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. Between Davis's trade demands, Kyrie's comments in NY, Klutch Sports' attempts to alter the media narratives, and Ainge holding a lot of the cards... this should be a fascinating 72 hours until the trade deadline. And then another possibly wild five months until the opening of free agency in July. In the outtakes. Jon talked about his trip to the Garden in the Celtics game last Wednesday and getting to hang out with Mr. CLNS, himself... Nick Gelso.

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555: Anthony Davis Overshadows Warriors/Celtics Talk

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0000

As if this Celtics was lacking for intrigue, this past week had it all for Celtics fans. Jon and Justin broke down the Celtics' effort against the Warriors in the Saturday primetime game and noted a pair of wing players who need to do more for the guys in green to be victorious in June. In the show's second half, the CSL guys went in deep on the Anthony Davis situation and the myriad of ways Brow's availability impacts the Celtics. From Kyrie's future to what a potential deal might look like to how the Celtics might look like with Anthony Davis in the fold. For those who enjoy the outtakes, Jon and Justin looked to the week ahead (which includes Jon's trip to see the C's take on Charlotte on Wednesday) and provide a Super Bowl prediction.

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554: Are We There Yet?

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Four wins in a row, including a great victory over the Raptors, were a tremendous lift for the inconsistent 2019 Celtics, but even this run of success was overshadowed last week. Jon and Justin looked at how the week moved from Jaylen Brown's plea for togetherness transformed into a pair of apologies from Kyrie: one to the team and another to Lebron James for being a twerp when they were both in Cleveland. The subsequent 4 game win streak over some peppy teams like the Hawks and Heat who don't roll over easily. Maybe, just maybe, they've turned the corner.

Before wrapping the show, Jon and Justin looked ahead to the matchup with the Warriors on Saturday night in Boston. Boogie is back, the Warriors are looking as strong as ever, and with the Celtics trending upward; Saturday night could be one for the ages.

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553: Celtics Culture Clash

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In matter of three days the Celtics went from having solved all of what ailed them through the first half of the season to right back up that proverbial creek without a paddle. What looked so promising against the league's #1 defense in the form of the Indiana Pacers reverted to sloppy play and poor decision making against the Heat and Magic. Jon and Justin looked at the obvious clash of the old guard players led by Kyrie Irving and the new guard players targeted by Irving like Rozier and Jaylen Brown. The leadership of the squad came into question in the show's second half as Brad Stevens faces the most critical juncture of his NBA coaching career while Kyrie attempts to accept the mantle as team leader just 18 months after asking to leave the overbearing leadership of Lebron James. Last up, the role (or lack there of) Terry Rozier has played in the Celtics' continued struggles came into focus. How much value does Rozier still possess? And for those looking to stick around after closing time... Jon and Justin preview a very interesting week ahead with Toronto coming to town on Wednesday.

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552: The One Where Jon is Right About Everything

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live returns in the new year to look back on the post Christmas road trip and the C's return to winning basketball with a 3-0 home stand. Improved ball movement, the return of Horford and Morris from injury, and most of all, confident efforts from Hayward, Rozier and Brown. Maybe those three bench players have found their games and are ready to consistently help the Celtics win night after night.

In the show's second half, Jon and Justin discussed the impacts of these bench players returning to form and if Marcus Morris's place on the roster will be impacted. Jaylen Brown's play, in particular, brought out a vitriol laced tirade from Jon on Bill Simmons's belief that Jaylen should be moved because his trade value has sunk to virtually nothing. Justin then took up the hammer to go after Rainin' J's John Karalis in recognition of his recent hire at Mass Live as a Celtics beat writer. And because of the anger filled finish, the outtakes section consisted of our predictions for the week so stay tuned after our Sammy Elias shout out.

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551: Please Let This Be The Turning Point!

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:59:03 -0000

The Boston Celtics gave their fans an incredible Christmas gift with a nice win over the Sixers during a entertaining Christmas Day contest. We can only hope this win, coupled with the blowout over the Hornets serves as the turning point after a dispiriting 3 game losing streak... bottoming out in a home loss to the league worst Suns. Justin and Jon talked about the Celtics performance and whether there are building blocks of better days ahead. Has Tatum figured it out? In the show's second half, the CSL boys looked at Gordon Hayward's struggles. What does he need to do to get back to the form he showed early this month? Is playing him at power forward an opportunity to unlock his play? Last up, Jon and Justin gave their predictions on the week ahead as the team goes on the road to Houston, Memphis, and San Antonio. A trip like this solidified the 2008 Celtics... will it do the same for the 2019 team? We'll find out.

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550: The Men In The Middle

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Michael Jackson sang about the Man In The Mirror, but Celtics Stuff Live this week talked about the Men In The Middle. The injury to Al Horford opened the door for Aron Baynes, Daniel Theis, and the Timelord, Robert Williams. How each player's strength augments the Celtics' attack and how each help the Celtics use more rim running in their offense as key pieces through the Celtics 3-1 week.

In the show's second half, Justin and Jon looked at Gordon Hayward and Jaylen Brown as they return from illness and continue to bolster a second unit. A hat tip to The Athletic's Jared Weiss for an outstanding breakdown of Brown's improved form. To wrap, the guys predicted the week upcoming, including a key matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. Our Presenting Sponsor: One in 100- Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or Beer! Go to http://bit.ly/2OKvuIA for more information.

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549: Celtics Winning Ways Continue!

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Two absolutely dominating efforts against the Knicks and Bulls have the Celtics not only as winners of their last 5 games, but as the league's leader in Net Rating over their last 10 contests. Jon and Justin discussed why the team has not only continued to succeed with the Marcus Brothers (thanks Kevin McHale!) in the starting lineup, but now with Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier finding their footing. How long will the team stay with this lineup? Do they even need to go back to the lineup they had intended to start the season? In the show's second half, Justin and Jon talked about the recent injuries to Celtics big men Aron Baynes, Yabu, Al Horford, and the excused absence of Robert Williams. With Daniel Theis as the last man standing after the Chicago game, questions abound if good health doesn't return to the big man rotation. Lastly, the guys looked at the week ahead and whether the good times should keep rolling along. Plus another bonus clip after the show on the potential of making a deal for Anthony Davis and the value of the Celtics draft picks.

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548: Are the Celtics fixed?

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:00:00 -0000

On this week's edition of Celtics Stuff Live, Jon and Justin seem to think so after a 3-0 week and, more importantly, the team playing the brand of basketball everyone expected of them entering this season. The CSL guys looked at the additions of the Marcuses (Morris and Smart) into the starting lineup as a catalyst for the improved play. But looking ahead, Jon and Justin discussed how to fit Jaylen Brown back into a train rolling down the tracks and does the emergence of Gordon Hayward force Brad to get him back in the starting group? Last up, Jon and Justin looked ahead to a quieter week with only a pair of games but also several days of practice. Justin really liked the opportunity the break provided players who haven't received a lot of playing time and Jon concurred with a focus on one player.. the Timelord, Robert Williams.

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547: Al Horford & The Search For Purpose

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0000

The woes continue for the Celtics and the questions are beginning to pile up as everyone tries to understand how this team continues to disappoint. The word of this week is clearly "Purpose." The team seems to play without it, particularly offensively, as the team seems to sleepwalk through its aimless efforts in scoring the ball. But that isn't meant to mask the highly flammable nature of the team's pick and roll defense after J.J. Barea joined an ever growing list of players killing the C's from that set. Jon mentioned Al Horford seemed tired two weeks ago and Justin wondered if Horford's health is impacting the team's poor efforts defensively.

In the show's second half, Jon and Justin looked at the latest Anthony Davis rumors from Chris Sheridan whose source suggests the Celtics are an even money bet to get the MVP candidate in the trade market. Last up... Justin and Jon poured over the strange schedule this coming week and Justin is not a fan.

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546: A Message to Mad Brad - Do The Fans A Favor!

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Despite a fantastic overtime win over the Raptors, the Celtics are once again struggling for consistency and an identity. Jon and Justin went in deep on what ails the Celtics and which prescription Mad Brad could cook up to get the team back to full health. Jon sees the issues as dependent on a change in the starting lineup and accompanying rotations. Justin is willing to go so far as to cue up significant roster moves... even after agreeing, to his chagrin, with Jon's preseason call for Baynes to start.

It's been a uncomfortable first month of the season for everyone.

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545: Jimmy Butler and They Stink Right Now

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0000

The Celtics have stunk for far too long. The painful slog of watching the C's after staying up to watch them finish a 1-4 roadtrip had Jon and Justin ready for changes in the team's approach. The oft discussed starting lineup got most of the attention with Hayward and Jaylen struggling the most of the team's starters. As for who to replace them in the starting lineup... you'll have to listen to find out.

In the show's second half, the Sixers acquisition of Jimmy Butler came into focus. Jon predictably hated the spacing Butler's arrival would create for the Sixer offense, while Justin channeled his neighbors enthusiasm for the deal... or at least that's what Jon said. Make sure to listen to the end... things get weird.

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544: Chemistry & Consistency

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Perhaps the Celtics haven't yet found their groove, but the path remains cloudy. After arguably playing their best game of season against the previously undefeated Milwaukee Bucks, the Celtics offense again ground to a halt in Indiana Saturday night. Inconsistency from the Celtics starters has created issues for Brad Stevens as he tries to build chemistry and offensive flow, but building that consistency has been an issue. Jon and Justin took a closer look at Jaylen Brown as the canary in the coal mine as to why the Celtics offense has struggled. Justin has his ideas how to fix what ails the Celtics... will it work on a tough west coast trip this week?

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543: Scary Terry & The Halloween Mailbag

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:00:00 -0000

With the Celtics finally becoming the Celtics again, in winning their last three games, Jon and Justin were feeling the Kyrie's #becool mantra. Kyrie's return to form against the Pistons on Tuesday night, following a haircut the previous day, had the guys feeling optimistic about Kyrie's return to his pre-injury form. Thanks to some questions from Twitter, the CSL guys weighed in on a variety of topics from Robert Williams role after the Theis injury to starting lineup changes (Brown for Smart?) to the production needs from Kyrie.

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542: Kyrie & The Feels

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:00:00 -0000

The start to the Celtics season has be a solid one, but the obvious slow starts from Kyrie, Gordon, and Theis have left the team looking less than supernatural. Jon and Justin broke down some of the icy numbers from Kyrie's shooting and where his performance thus far was surprisingly effective. In the show's second half, the guys gave the same treatment to Gordon Hayward after Gordon unthawed his shooting form in Toronto. Jon and Justin wrapped the show by looking at the CP3 - Rondo spit take and giving their predictions for the week ahead.

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541: Trust the Progression

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Tonight the Celtics kick off the 2019 NBA season and Celtics Stuff Live has a preview of the opening night matchup with the despised Philadelphia 76ers. Can the Celtics rebound from a lackluster preseason to face Ben "The Coward" Simmons? Then, Jon and Justin took a look into the crystal ball and handed out preseason predictions on Celtics MVP, DPOY, 6th Man, and Most Improved. Then looking at a league wide perspective, guessed the number of Celtics wins, the top 4 in the East and West, who the Final 4 playoff teams will be, and how the NBA Finals will play out. This was a return to the longer shows of CSL Past... but it's worth it. Our Presenting Sponsor: One in 100- Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or Beer! Go to http://bit.ly/2OKvuIA for more information.

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540: Kyrie Re-signation

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:00:00 -0000

When Kyrie Irving dropped the bomb at last Thursday night's season ticket holder event that he intends on re-signing with the Celtics next summer, it settles so much of the Celtics future. Jon and Justin looked at what Kyrie's commitment does for the team and how it specifically impacts two players: Terry Rozier and Anthony Davis. In the show's second half, the Celtics' abysmal preseason effort was in the cross-hairs. Listless play on the defensive end, the ball sticking on offense and few paint touches has everyone, including Brad Stevens, looking for a better result. Justin thinks some of Hayward's slow start is related to regaining his strength and endurance, while Jon saw an issue of cohesion with so many players seemingly trying to show all they've added to their games in the summer. Before wrapping, Justin and Jon talked about Marcus Smart electing to bring justice to J.R. Smith on Saturday night. Smith has been easy with the cheap shots against the Celtics in years past but Smart was having none of it. Our Presenting Sponsor: One in 100- Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or Beer! Go to http://bit.ly/2OKvuIA for more information.

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539: Point Guard of Emphasis!

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:00:00 -0000

A 1-1 exhibition record seems appropriate given the inconsistency of the Celtics' start, but the trendlines are there for an incredibly successful season. Justin and Jon looked at the end of the Celtics bench's role in closing out both games and the play of Guershon Yabusele, Robert Williams, and the rest of the Yabu Tang Clan. Then the point guards came into focus from Terry Rozier's white hot start to Kyrie Irving's attempts to find his form following injury. While Gordon Hayward had a promising chase down block, he, Kyrie, and the rest of his teammates seeking flow to their games faced significant roadblocks in the form of NBA officials points of emphasis. The points of emphasis are meant to reduce physical play, but all they seem to do is make a view physically ill from the constant stoppages of play. Wrapping up, Jon and Justin looked at the start of the season and gave some brief predictions on the ability for the C's to get off to a good start.

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Dead Man Talking Sneak Preview - Courtesy of Audioboom!

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0000

We have something very special to share with you. Thanks to Audioboom, we are giving you an early sneak preview of their newest show, Dead Man Talking. Dead Man Talking investigates the death row confessions of the famous Railroad Killer to see if he was lying in order to slow down his journey to the execution chamber or if was he even more sinister than anyone could have imagined. Enjoy the sneak preview and subscribe now wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

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538: Celtics are back, baby!

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:00:14 -0000

Media Day is always filled with optimism, but the manner in which Kyrie Irving put to bed his desire to leave via free agency has greatly fed into that good ship lollipop vibe. Jon and Justin broke down Kyrie's comments and tried to figure out exactly how excited to be. In more somber news, Marcus Smart talked about the recent passing of his mom and how basketball is often the calm in the metaphorical storm around him. Jon and Justin gave their condolences on Mrs. Smart's passing, and talked about how the Celtics culture has handled the all too frequent passing of members of the franchise family. To wrap up, Scary Terry's boastful praise of Jayson Tatum's play in pre-camp scrimmages kicked off some lineup talk. Coupling this with Brad's concerns about putting in the work, rather than allowing the team to be anointed as great, could impact how the team's lineups are structured.

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537: Preseason Isn't So Far Away!

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live came back to the podcast airwaves as Celtics media day sits just 7 days away!

Gordon Hayward's return to full health led Jon and Justin into a wide ranging discussion on the starting lineup choices for Brad Stevens for Opening Night against the Sixers and beyond. Jon refuses move off his stance that Aron Baynes will be starting to keep Horford fresh. Justin ain't buying it... at all. In the show's second half, the guys discussed reprehensible details of Jabari Bird's alleged assault on his girlfriend. Though many details are still to be released, the episode spurred a conversation on how the league can handle mental health issues in the face of criminal acts by the players under their care. Thankfully, real live Celtics games are just days away... can't wait!

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536: Opening Night, Jaylen's Confident Prediction, and Bird versus KG?!

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:00:00 -0000

We finally have a starting point for the 2019 NBA season... and our Boston Celtics will kick it all off for the NBA against the Philadelphia 76ers opening night. Justin and Jon extensively looked at that matchup and tried to determine how the Celtics might start that game... Horford and going small or Horford and Baynes and one of the C's talented wings sitting.

One of those talented wings, Jaylen Brown, told CJ McCollum's podcast that he expects the Celtics to make the NBA Finals. In a Lebron-less Eastern Conference, Jaylen's prediction isn't nearly as controversial as one typically would expect. To wrap up the show, Justin and Jon looked at the ongoing debate following Cedric Maxwell's visit to Celtics Beat on Sunday. Max suggested that Kevin Garnett was a better all-around player as a former Celtic, and then the hot takes flowed. Justin careful in showing his appreciation for KG, but Jon was ready to spill blood in his defense of Larry Joe Bird.

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535: Smart's Contract, IT Calls Danny and Kawhi in Toronto

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 11:00:00 -0000

After a brief vacation break Celtics Stuff Live returned to a flurry of late July NBA news, including the signing of Marcus Smart to a four year contract at a cool $52 million. Smart has a pair of fans in Jon and Justin, who were overjoyed at his re-signing. Not only does it keep a crucial piece of the Celtics run to Banner 18 in 2019, but it also provides a mid tiered contract that is easily dealt for bigger fish. The guys also talked about Isaiah Thomas reaching out to Danny Ainge about the Celtics interest in signing him this summer. While the pieces didn't fit at this time, it's great for karmic reasons.

In the show's second half, Justin and Jon recapped the release of Abdel Nader and the signing of Jabari Bird to become the team's new 15th player. Then the CSL guys broke down the Raptors acquisition of Kawhi Leonard; how the deal helps Toronto and San Antonio and creates a tougher hurdle to the Finals, at least in the short term. Look out for the CLNS Media YouTube channel and CSL's latest video talking with Jon's son Carter and his gift of a pair of game sneakers from Marcus Smart.

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534: What Have We Learned In Vegas?

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 11:00:00 -0000

The Summer League Hospital Celtics may have only gotten 5 minutes from Robert Williams and have shut down the Ojeleye Factory and Jabari Bird for rest, but it seems the team has seen all it needs to see from Semi and Jabari. While the Summer League has been remarkably unremarkable, the amount of news from Vegas hasn't been voluminous but CelticsBlog's Keith Smith put out a comprehensive post with plenty of nuggets for Jon and Justin to discuss. In particular, the news of Guerschon Yabusele's less than helpful year in China setting back his defensive habits was particularly noteworthy.

In the show's second half, Jon and Justin poured over the Kyrie Irving situation and Smith's source's belief that Kyrie wants to return to Boston. There may be some concern a recruiting effort with Kevin Durant could lead Kyrie to New York, but is that really a better situation than in Boston with Tatum, Brown, Hayward, Horford, and on and on....???

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533: Summer League, Free Agency & Kawhi

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:06:50 -0000

Jon and Justin kicked off the show looking at the rocky, though still brief, tenure of Robert Williams. To say this kid has a lot of growing to do is only half true, with reports from Summer League practice that he is dunking with his elbows and swatting shots like he's on the beaches of Rio. Moving ahead, the continued restricted free agency of Marcus Smart again reared its head, as most of the money on the market is spent. Clearly today's report by Mark Murphy shows that Smart's representation isn't keen their belief he would receive a giant contract offer hasn't materialized. In the show's second half, Jon and Justin looked at the ongoing Kawhi Leonard discussion. While thankful he hasn't yet been dealt to a competitor, there are real questions as to what exactly Kawhi wants and how the Spurs can end up with anything resembling the type of trade package deserving of a player of his caliber.

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532: Boo Butt to Boston

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 11:00:00 -0000

It's no Bob. It could be Robert or Rob. But, it is also Boo Butt. That's what Robert Williams prefers to be called by friends and family, but Jon and Justin are ready for Weird Celtics Twitter to do its magic in creating a new moniker for the newest member of the Celtics. Jon and Justin talked about the new archetype of a Celtics big man, whose athleticism and brute force know no equal in recent Celtics history. How Brad Stevens fits these strengths in with the current team will be fascinating. In the show's second half, attention to turned to free agency and where Lebron James and Kawhi Leonard may end up. The worst case scenario, of both ending up in Philly, reared its ugly head and how the Celtics would contend. Does that possibility force the Celtics to become more competitive in going after Kawhi? And in wrapping up the show, the CSL guys gave some love to Marcus Smart, in hoping he'll re-sign before the start of free agency on July 1. Jon also briefly talked about how Tweeting about his youngest son's adoration of Smart caught Marcus's attention and then pledged to send him a pair of game worn sneakers! Re-sign that man, Danny Ainge!

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531: Celtics Stuff Live's 12th Annual Draft Night Show

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 22:50:13 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live hosts it's 12th Annual Draft Night show. We pick up for the final hour of the show right before the Celtics select Robert Williams from Texas A&M. Joining us are Jeff Goodman from the new CLNS Media Podcast, The Good and Plenty Podcast along with Sam Sheehan from The Celtics Round Table on CLNS Media. Enjoy the show!

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530: Kawhi Takes Over The Show

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:00:00 -0000

It was 10 years ago today...

The Celtics blew out the Lakers in Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals and clinched their 17th NBA championship. Then, as now, Celtics Stuff Live was on the air to break it all down. Jon and Justin relived that evening and the years of struggle (both the team's struggles and the struggles within the show) leading up to that night, and then made comparisons to the current squad.

Then the battle began as Justin and Jon squared off as to why or why not the Celtics should be interested in Kawhi Leonard. Is the medical risk far too great? Or, was Kawhi's absence not as great a concern because it was posturing against a franchise he had grown tired of? Add into the mix the likelihood that Jaylen Brown would be involved in trade talks and things got spicy on the CSL airwaves.

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529: Lebron to Boston? Are you %&*@ing kidding me?

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Apparently if you believe Stephen A. Smith's report, there is a chance the Celtics will have a shot at sitting down with James as he figures out Decision 3.0. Jon and Justin looked at the pros and cons (yes... there ARE cons) to Lebron James joining the Celtics and what that would mean to the franchise and the players on this roster. One player impacted, particularly, by the Lebron rumor is Kyrie Irving. The CSL guys talked about the kerfuffle over Kyrie's free agency and whether there is any truth to Kyrie's interest in the Knicks. Wrapping up, Justin had to get Jon's deep thoughts on former Duke Blue Devil Grayson Allen's NBA prospects.

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528: Offseason...not Postseason

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:00:00 -0000

The first show of the off season for Celtics Stuff Live comes with mixed emotions. It was only a week ago the Hospital Celtics were vanquished by Lebron and Cavs, Jon and Justin still aren't ready to put their bitterness aside. But for their faithful listeners, the offseason talk has begun with a spirited discussion about the Celtics rotation in 2019. In the show's second half, Justin and Jon looked at the prospects of trading up into the top 7-8 in this year's draft. Who the Celtics would target in that area and what ripple effects come from that move.

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527: "There's Always Next Year"

Mon, 28 May 2018 04:24:16 -0000

The hospital Celtics just didn't have enough shots left in their doctor's bag to pull out one more "against all odds" win in the 2018 NBA playoffs. Horrendously poor shooting from the Celtics backcourt of Rozier, Smart, and Brown left the team lacking of enough offense to push ahead of a typical Lebron effort in Game 7. Jon and Justin looked back on the end of the Celtics season and gazed briefly into a future of where the franchise goes from here. Here's a hint... the future? It's pretty bright.

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526: Mike Breen Sucks

Tue, 22 May 2018 11:00:00 -0000

After a pair of dispiriting performances in The Land, the Celtics return home with the series tied at two games a piece. Jon and Justin broke down Game 4 and talked about the Celtics inability to get stops when necessary. It goes without saying that officiating played a large role in this series, perhaps most notably Marcus Morris's aborted 4 point play which was called back due to a phantom foul. Look for Tony Brothers in Game 5. To wrap up the show, Jon and Justin looked ahead to Game 5 and what the Celtics offense needs to do to bring this series home. Also, Mike Breen sucks.

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525: Game "won" recap and Lebron vulcan mind meld

Mon, 14 May 2018 11:00:00 -0000

As Game 1's go, this was pretty nice. The Celtics blowout the Cavs to kick off the Eastern Conference Finals and Jon and Justin broke it all down. Once again the Celtics ultra switchable wings made it difficult for opposing offenses with Horford playing free safety. In the show's second half, the CSL guys looked at whether Lebron is on his way out. Are there clues in his approach?

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524: "You got lucky..."

Mon, 07 May 2018 11:00:00 -0000

"You got lucky..." That might be what Jayson Tatum told Joel Embiid after just missing a thunderous dunk on the Sixer big man, but it certainly doesn't resemble the Celtics 3-0 series lead over the Sixers. Justin and Jon broke down the amazing Game 3 victory in enemy territory and looked ahead to not only a Game 4 (with Justin in attendance) but also to a now likely Conference Finals date with Lebron James. The CSL guys looked at the psychology of this decisive series and whether long term damage may have been incurred by the young Sixers stars. Let's all hope Justin makes it out of Game 4 alive... or this might be the very last edition of Celtics Stuff Live!

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523: Bucks Series Recap, Jaylen Brown Hamstring, and 76ers Preview

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Giannis might think the Celtics were not the better team in their series with the Bucks but that won't matter when the Celtics start game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semis against the Sixers Monday night. Jon and Justin broke down the Celtics series with the Bucks. In particular, the value of the experience of key members of the Green (like Mook, Smarf, and Horford) helped carry them through game 7 and should be incredibly helpful against Philly (.... or is it Phila?) Wrapping up the show, the injury of Justin's guy, Jaylen Brown, loomed large as Justin and Jon jumped inside Brad Stevens brain to figure out how to slow down Embiid and the booming Philly offense.

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522: CELTS IN SIX!!

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:00:00 -0000

That's the rallying cry Celtics fans will be shouting over the next 48 hours as Game 6 rounds into focus. Marcus Smart was a tremendous boost to the Celtics as the fourth year point guard returned early from injury (as Jon predicted a month ago). Following the recounting of games 3, 4, and 5; Justin went on an incredible tirade attacking the poor work by NBA officials in this series and then strapped on his tinfoil hat to question whether the league's motives are dictating poor officiating to steer the outcome of games. Before wrapping up the show, the guys look ahead to Game 6 and there was a split between Jon and Justin as to whether there would be a Game 7 in Boston.

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521: 'The Kids Are Alright'

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:49:31 -0000

"The Kids Are Alright." Or so Pete Townsend says, but "The Who" might also fit as to what Eric Bledsoe is still saying about Terry Rozier over a pair of devastating games. Adding to that Jaylen Brown's 30 point game 2 and Jon and Justin are feeling damn good about the Celtics chances of moving on to round 2. In this vacation sponsored addition of Celtics Stuff Live, Jon and Justin broke down the first two games of the series, and looked into why trading Rozier or Brown would be so difficult in a deal for Kawhi Leonard. To wrap up the show, Justin and Jon looked at the remainder of the series and how long the Joe Prunty Era will last in Milwaukee. (Answer: Not long)

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520: Kyrie Surgery, Kawhi Trade Talk, & Jabari Bird is the Word

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Enough injuries. Please. The Celtics went through yet another week of bad injury news, culminating in the announcement of Kyrie Irving's season ending knee surgery. So, Celtics fans, Justin and Jon among them, have had better days, but the opportunity to see players like Tatum, Brown, and Rozier grow will be tremendous in this playoff season. However, the Kawhi trade speculation infected the discussion with Jon and Justin squaring off as to whether the Celtics should make a deal for the Spurs Finals MVP. In the show's second half, Jabari Bird got his time to shine after a pair of tremendous efforts of the bench. Unfortunately for Abdel Nader, Bird's emergence has increased calls for his release... and those calls were coming from inside the CSL house.

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519: Celtics win over raps, making a play for first place, and playoff implications

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 11:00:00 -0000

The wins keep on-a-rollin' with one being even more incredulous than the next. After the Celtics dispatched the East-leading Raptors on Saturday night, the #1 playoff seed came into reach with the Raptors only 2 games ahead. With the specter of Wednesday's rematch in Toronto looming, the playoff implications are HUUUUGE! Jon and Justin dug into the potential playoff matchups in the East and which provided the best path forward. The 24 hours where the Raptors and Celtics face the Cavs and Bucks respectively before their rematch on Wednesday will likely tell the tale as to how these playoffs may be setup... at least to start.

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518: The Path Through The Playoffs & League Wide Injuries

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 11:00:00 -0000

The Celtics were playing so well with an active roster something between a Summer League roster and a G League roster that it felt improper for Jon and Justin to record an edition of Celtics Stuff Live. But finally with a break in the schedule and a tremendous last second victory, CSL is back. Jon and Justin talked about about the myriad of injuries the team has faced and how Coach of the Year-to-be Brad Stevens has made it all happen. Looking ahead to the Playoffs, the CSL guys looked at the potential playoff path, why Philly is a better playoff opponent, and the potential of a Celtics-Rockets Finals in the face of all of these injuries.

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517: Ray Allen, Big Baby & Injury Strategy

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Ray Allen is coming out with a book next month that nearly absolves himself of any sort of blame in his ongoing rift with his former Celtics teammates. Can you imagine what the CSL guys had to say? Well, Jon "Doc Brown" Duke and Justin "Marty McFly" Poulin jumped back into the Delorean to talk about the 2008 Celtics and Ray Allen's inability to accept nearly any blame in this high school drama. Not to be left out, Glen "Big Baby" Davis was in the news thanks to his arrest for selling a decent amount of marijuana. This lead to Jon and Justin talking about how mental health is handled in today's game and whether being honest provides opponents with a competitive advantage. To wrap, Jon and Justin looked at the copious injuries that have hit the Celtics within the last week and whether the team should extend itself at all to attempt to get a higher playoff seeding.

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516: Celtics Injuries, NCAA Bracket & Bench Play

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:00:00 -0000

The Celtics got bitten hard by the injury bug... first with Jaylen's frightening fall, then Horford heads home sick, and wrapping with Kyrie exiting the Pacers game early with his balky knee. But Jon and Justin see opportunities for growth with the keys getting passed to certain younger Celtics. Jon gave a bit of a preview of the NCAA Tournament and which NBA Draft prospects stand the best chance for a deep run into tournament. Jon also gives up his sleeper picks for your bracket busting fun,. To wrap, Jon and Justin gave their predictions for the 3 games this week, including a match-up with future Celtics Anthony Davis.

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515: The Houston Game, Greg Monroe, Lakers Pick & Gordon Hayward Return

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0000

In Houston we had a problem late in the game, but the Celtics nearly won a hard fought game against the league leading Rockets. This isn't horseshoes, but "close" might be good enough when you are on the road facing a club still VERY SALTY over the outcome of the last matchup in Boston.

Justin had some criticism for Brad Stevens handling of the final minutes and the removal of the scorching hot Greg Monroe in favor of the scuffling Al Horford. Jon backed "Team Dad" Horford and saw Al as a necessary and nearly permanent fixture at the end of Celtics games.

In the show's second half, Justin and Jon recorded from Hayward Island as they maintain their stance that Gordon Hayward will return to play for the Celtics this season. Justin is unconvinced the numbers associated with the Alter-G are all that helpful in understanding Hayward's recovery progress.

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514: All Star Break, Smart Resurgence, Jaylen's Consistency & 2nd Unit Tatum?

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live is back from its All Star hiatus and thankfully we have some real live Celtics wins to discuss and celebrate. Marcus Smart's return from injury was welcomed, due in no small part to the team's inability to defend throughout his absence. In the second half of the show, Justin crowed proudly on the recently strong play of Jaylen Brown and tried to determine whether a bigger role is headed Brown's way. Jon wasn't convinced, but saw an increased need for Brown's emergence if Jayson Tatum doesn't return to his early season form.

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513: Paul Pierce's #34 Retired, Tough Cavs Loss, & Possible Post Trade Deadline Acquisitions

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0000

It was a magical day Sunday as the Boston Celtics raised Paul Pierce's #34 to the rafters. A fantastic ceremony included appearances by Antoine Walker, Doc Rivers, Rajon Rondo, and the next player to be honored in that fashion, Kevin Garnett. Bobby Manning joined Jon and Justin to provide some of their favorite Paul Pierce memories and looked back at Pierce's long and successful career in green.

There was a game today as well, and while all involved would love to forget it ever occurred, that was not a luxury the CSL Guys could afford. Bobby took aim at the Celtics uneventful trade deadline compared to the moves made by the Cavs while Justin and Jon were more frustrated with the Celtics play.

Marcus Smart was again a topic of conversation as the Celtics held on to the point guard at the trade deadline. Jon was optimistic about the team's chances to keep him in free agency thanks to Lou Williams' setting the new market for deals of this size.

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512: Cleveland Collapse, Trade Deadline & Paul Pierce's Jersey Retirement

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0000

The much anticipated matchup with the Raptors went about as well as going through Customs with a machete, but Celtics Stuff Live gave thanks to the Cavs for making the rubber glove treatment seem pale in comparison. Jon and Justin took pride in calling the demise of the Cavs as far back as this fall and noted how Kyrie truly was the canary in the coal mine. In the show's second half, Jon detailed some of the options before the Celtics at the trade deadline and Jon and Justin laid out Marcus Smart's future with the team. To wrap up the show, Justin looked ahead to Sunday's game against the Cavs and the retirement of Paul Pierce's #34 jersey in a special postgame ceremony. Jon and Justin discussed Paul Pierce's legacy and what he has meant to the franchise and its fans over the last 20 years. And in building the connection with its fans, Justin had the opportunity to attend the Super Bowl Sunday game against Portland. What made this visit so special is that Justin was able to bring his son Riley to his first Celtics game. Justin and Riley were able to chat with CLNS Media's Nick Gelso at halftime. You can view the video of Justin, Riley, and Nick here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dhK-mxaNq0

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511: Warriors Game, MVP Chants in LA, Marcus "not so" Smart, and Trade Deadline Rumors

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0000

The Celtics took a huge blow losing to the Warriors 109-105, but Jon and Justin are very encouraged to the point where both were ready to call this a Finals preview. Next up, the Marcus Smart injury caused Jon and Justin to debate what Smart's role is on the team going forward and whether he has any trade value. Pairing the Smart injury with the recent rumor of Tyreke Evans possibly joining the Celtics per Ron Tillery of the Commerical Appeal. To wrap up, Justin talked about the flack the show received for discussing Jayson Tatum hitting the rookie wall and how so many local and national observers have come to Jon and Justin's side of the debate. Let's hope Tatum breaks through soon!

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510: Celtics 3-Game Skid, Tatum Hitting The Rookie Wall, IT Coming Back?

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0000

O'fer the week is never good, but coming on a 3 game homestand against teams that are not among the league's best, is not what the team hoped for coming back from London. Jon and Justin dug into the team's recent struggles and zeroed in on Jayson Tatum and asked whether he had hit the Rookie Wall. Before wrapping up, Cleveland's defensive struggles put Isaiah Thomas into the cross hairs. Jon and Justin talked about the absurd machinations it would take to bring Isaiah back to Boston via the Disabled Player Exception. Unlikely? Definitely, but not impossible.

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509: London Trip, Comebacks, Fultz Shot, Lakers Pick & Hayward in Sandals

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0000

London called and the Celtics answered against the Sixers last week with a great comeback last week in jolly old England. Justin and Jon recapped the Sixer game and discussed Kyrie's postgame visit to the JJ Reddick podcast, which generated far more headlines than it deserved. Transitioning from the Philly game, the conversation moved to Markelle Fultz's horrific looking jumpshot and how the Lakers are faring in relation to giving the Celtics another top 5 pick in June. To wrap up, Justin and Jon looked to the week ahead just after some interesting discussion on the fit of Marvin Bagley, DeAndre Ayton, and Mo Bamba in the Celtics lineup next year.

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508: First Half Review, Terry Rozier, Trades & The Draft

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0000

What a first half of the season it has been! Jon and Justin took a look back at the Celtics play to this point and discussed how the team moved from a gruesome injury to one of its cornerstone players to the best record in the Eastern Conference at the halfway mark. In particular, Terry Rozier's recent hot streak spurring the Celtics six game win streak next to Marky Marcus and the Spunky Bunch. Will it continue and will it impact the Celtics' targets in the trade market over the next month? To wrap up, the potential Lakers draft pick was a hot topic as Justin talked about the three big men around the top of the draft boards... Ayton, Bomba, and Bagley. You can guess who Jon likes.

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507: The Cavs Game, Isaiah's Return, and Jon's Family @ Rocket's Game

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0000

It's 2018 and the Celtics have entered the new year with half of their season already complete and a league best 31 wins to show for it.

Jon and Justin discussed the Celtics latest conquest over the Cleveland Cavaliers and the recently healthy Isaiah Thomas. Though IT didn't play, Celtics Twitter was ablaze over the past 2 days as Thomas asked to postpone a video tribute to him until the next Cavs game in Boston... when Paul Pierce's jersey goes into the rafters. In the 2nd half of the show, Jon recounted his trip to the Garden with his family to see the epic comeback against the Rockets last week and hanging out with the legendary Tommy Heinsohn. Jon and Justin wrapped up the show with a look ahead and how the London trip may impact the team moving forward.

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506: Tatum on the second unit, Wizards and Rockets games on tap.

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 12:00:00 -0000

They're back No, they aren't No.. really.. they're back. The Celtics have been consistently inconsistent in their play, but Jon and Justin try to figure out how the team can turn out of the skid they both feel is on the way. Jon and Justin talked about Jayson Tatum's strong game in Memphis on Saturday and how that could portend to fix many of the team's ills. To wrap, Jon and Justin spent some time looking at the Christmas week schedule and a pair of standout home contests against the Wizards on Christmas Day and the league leading Houston Rockets three days later.

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505: Headgear, Star Wars, and Hayward's Possible Return

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:00:00 -0000

The Celtics were not singing "Sweet Home Chicago" after an embarrassing blowout Monday night and a 1-2 weekend, but Celtics fans saw a bright light at the end of the tunnel. The report from the Globe's Adam Himmelsbach that Gordon Hayward has designs on a return this season provided a great amount of optimism on a generally dour week. Jon and Justin discussed how staggering the minutes of Kyrie and a recovering Hayward could provide a boost for the Celtics postseason run.

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504: Slipping Defense, Improving Offense; the hows and whys

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:00 -0000

Goodbye losses, hello winning ways. The Celtics returned to the land of the successful with a trio of wins before heading into some treacherous waters in the week to come. Justin and Jon talked about the improved Celtics offense and the corresponding defensive slippage. Can the Celtics continue their success without the defense they exhibited in the season's first month? To wrap up the show, the CSL guys picked games of the week ahead and Jon jumped up on his soapbox to tear into the NBA-Nike apparel deal. It IS Christmas, after all.

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503: Gorman's Birthday, Draper PBP Review, and Smart Starts

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0000

After a taking a turkey fueled break last week, Celtics Stuff Live returned with the Celtics streaking once again and a big birthday celebration for Mike Gorman on Friday night. Justin and Jon explained how important Gorman was in the creation of Celtics Stuff Live and then proceeded to give their grades on Gorman's Saturday evening replacement, Kyle Draper. In the second half of the show, the hosts, being Smart-inistas, discussed the idea of moving the colonel of the Combat Muscles Army to the starting lineup permanently.

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502: Celtics Winning, Increased Role For Tatum, Phenomenal Rebounding and Bench Play.

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0000

How does 12 wins in a row sound? It sounds real good to Jon and Justin as they looked carefully at a defense which is fueling this unbelievable run and contributions from players beyond anyone's reasonable expectations. Perhaps most of all, Jayson Tatum's performance has been phenomenal and causes Jon and Justin to revisit the Pierce comparisons to another Celtic great. The offensive burst from Terry Rozier and Marcus Smart in the second unit received a fair amount of discussion prior to a close up look at the match of the best teams in the NBA on Thursday... the Golden State Warriors and your Boston Celtics. To wrap... Justin eviscerates League Pass and it is glorious.

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501: Kyrie Irving Buying Into The System, Aggressive Al Horford, Defense and Rebounding?!

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0000

Jon and Justin are simply amazed at the Celtics performance as of late, and the fact that they possess the best record in all of the NBA despite the injury bug hitting hard at the outset of the season. The discussion surrounds praise for Kyrie being unselfish and buying into the system, credit due Brad Stevens for being such a masterful creator of culture, the play of the bench unit and the Lakers Pick/Jahlil Okafor.

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500: First Place Celtics, Philly Nonsense, and West Coast Opponents on Deck

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0000

If you thought the Celtics would be in first place just under two weeks after Gordon Hayward's injury, then you better head to Vegas. Jon and Justin figure out how the Celtics were able to make this leap, largely thanks to long and stretchy defense, Jayson Tatum man-child-ing, and Kyrie and Horford getting themselves some mojo. The nonsense going on in Philly with Markelle Fultz got the CSL Boys Hanes in a bunch and they look ahead to a very interesting week ahead with games against the Spurs, Thunder, Kangz, and fellow first place Magic.

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499: Importance of Extra Practice, Jayson Tatum Shot Blocker, and Kyrie Goes Off When???

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0000

Jon and Justin make their first comments since the Hayward Injury discussing the waterfall effect it has had on the second unit rotations which was a point of contentious debate between the hosts in the preseason. This leads to emphasis on the need for the extra practice time that all teams are benefiting from this season. From there, discussions who will provide offense punch on the second unit (Rozier/Tatum) and the gaps they fill from last year's team in terms of rebounding and shot blocking respectively. To close out the show, Jon wants to know when Kyrie (and his teammates) are going to pull it all together, meanwhile hoping that Irving goes supernova to win one of the upcoming games.

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498: Figuring out the #Celtics second unit and rotations

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0000

Jon and Justin preview the season, make their predictions for the number of wins and compare the construct of this team versus last year, specifically in regards to the bench depth. Neither is certain that this team will be any worse defensively, especially with the flexibility so many players have to switch. However, the real debate comes when discussing whether Brown/Tatum can or should be expected to stay in the starting line-up and whether the second unit needs some veteran players to stabilize the defense and still generate offense in the early to mid second quarter. That period of time in the game was particularly troublesome for last season's version of the Celtics who struggled to generate offense with IT4 on the bench and frequently let large leads slip away.

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497: #Celtics Preseason Action, Slim Smarty and No Contract Extension, Rozier Flirts w/ A Trip-Dub

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live gives Marcus Smart a new nickname, scratches their heads at the Embiid contract extension, and hypothesizes why the Celtics Org hasn't at least opened a dialogue with Marcus Smart with only a week left to extend his deal when you have to assume a larger contract would be key in future trades at the very least if they did not want to keep him around after this season.

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496: #Celtics 1st Preseason Game, Initial Reactions, Jaylen Dunk-show

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0000

Jon and Justin give their assessment of the overall performance of the roster in the first preseason game of action for a lot of new Celtics players. The guys have praise for Aaron Baynes, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and Daniel Theiss. More focus on the end of the bench as Kyrie Irving's confidence, ability, and emerging leadership efforts are notable. Jason Tatum also rebounds in the 4th quarter against the Hornets' bench after struggling through 3 quarters.

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495: Marcus Smart's conditioning, Carmello to OKC, and don't sleep on Yabusele

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:00:00 -0000

Jon and Justin go back to the well on Marcus Smart now that the pictures are out and this is no BS weight loss, the beast is noticeably lighter. While the early reports say that the weight loss = quickness Justin is more interested in seeing the impact on his leaping ability when the Celtics finally play a game this Monday evening. From there they catch up on late late late offseason action with the Carmelo trade to OKC and breakdown that gamble by Sam Presti with a number of expiring contracts on the roster. Finally, we skipped the opportunity on the last show to let Jon let his freak flag fly on Yabusele. Not this time, the wait is over not only for Jon but Yabu too!

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494: Sacred Duck Boats, First Hot Take w/ Kyrie Irving, Celtics Roster Rundown

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 11:00:00 -0000

Jon and Justin can't wait another day for training camp. With Media Day just a week away the show is immediately derailed with Duck Boat Hot Takes and a really bad Christmas week analogy. Eventually, the show gets back on track in discussing Kyrie Irving's appearance on ESPN's First Take. In the second half of the show, a quick rundown of the roster gets the crew close enough to training camp that they can taste it.

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493: More Ray Allen Cuz That's The Way He Wants It, Isaiah Thomas in The Players Tribune, Awkward Press Conference, Side Stepping Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown In Favor of Terry Rozier

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:00:00 -0000

Jon and Justin, like Ray Allen, can't help themselves and let that conversation die. Mostly cuz, that's the way Ray wants it. Isaiah Thomas excellent work in The Players Tribune and the awkward press conference also make their way into the opening segment of the show. But in the second half, the guys side step Marcus Smart (20 lbs lighter) and a rap writing Jaylen Brown in possible favor of Terry Rozier in the starting line-up because #3 is always the breakout year on Celtics Stuff Live. Guest appearance from Downtown Julie Brown.

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492: Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward Press Conference, Isaiah Thomas decision to not have surgery, New Celtics Rotations + Marcus Smart is still due breakout season

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 11:00:00 -0000

Jon and Justin discuss Isaiah Thomas' hip injury concerns, break down the Irving/Hayward Press Conference and how deep the rotations will really go with the hosts in complete disagreement. In the second half of the show, Jon encourages Justin to embrace his numerology superstitions and determine which of them would be Beavis and which would be Butt-Head. Finally, the two close out the show discussing Marcus Smart's responsibility in setting the tone and establishing the culture with all the new faces on the roster.

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491: Making sense of the Kyrie - Isaiah Thomas debacle + Lakers or Nets Pick hold the most value?

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:18:00 -0000

Jon and Justin take a deep dive into the Kyrie Irving trade, specifically with new reports that the Cavs will be asking for Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum to complete the deal in response to their medical review of Isaiah Thomas' hip injury. While both hosts believe that the Celtics can and should stand pat, they agree that the biggest loser in all of this is Thomas but that the Cavs still have the most to lose if the deal is voided. In the second segment, a debate about whether the Nets pick or the Lakers pick is more valuable and Justin doesn't miss an opportunity to take a shot back at Ray Allen for his comments criticizing the Boston fanbase.

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490: Celtics' Schedule Highlights + New Uniforms + Isaiah Thomas hip injury update

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:43:53 -0000

Jon and Justin review the three games that we know so far on this year's slate along with new uniforms. In the second half of the show Kyrie Irving updates, Isaiah Thomas' hip recovery and Marvin Bagley's decision dominate the discussion.

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489: Cavs Implosion, how it helps Celtics + Celebrating 10 Yr Anniversary of Kevin Garnett

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:29:42 -0000

Jon and Justin spend the first half of the show reminiscing about the KG trade 10 years ago, but that quickly devolves into mix tape nostalgia. In the second half, we enjoy watching the Cleveland Cavaliers fall apart from the outside and speculate that Danny Ainge would absolutely trade Lebron and keep Kyrie Irving. Rounding out the show, is reasoning the Shane Larkin signing and lingering concerns over Isaiah's hip.

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488: Celebrating Paul Pierce w/ the Only Celtics Podcasters that were THERE!

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:33:05 -0000

Jon and Justin both return from vacation and offer up a robust show that kicks off with the announced signing of Paul Pierce who will retire a Celtic. More talk of rotations, summer league wrap-up and assessing the Mickey/Jackson cuts cover the first half of the show. In the second half, the new Training Facilities, staff turnover and rule changes round out the show.

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487: Celtics say farewell to Avery Bradley, so do Justin & Jon + Jayson & Semi at Summer League

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 02:39:59 -0000

Jon and Justin bid farewell to Avery Bradley and welcome the additions of Marcus Morris and Aron Baynes who replace the loss of depth and bring much needed toughness to the frontcourt. Starting line-up and potential rotations are discussed along with the Summer League performances of Jayson Tatum and Semi Ojeleye specifically round out the show.

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486: Hayward Deal Still Incomplete + 7/11 take their Celtics' Summer League Tour to Las Vegas

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:29:47 -0000

Jon and Justin pull away from their family vacations in "Parts Unknown" to discuss the Hayward signing and what steps may be next. Summer League is also underway and there is some gushing over the performances of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown with some concerns expressed regarding the possibility of relying on Zizic this season as a rotation player. And, the guys aren't sure that Porzingis is out of the mix yet...

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485: How the Celtics can acquire Gordon Hayward & Paul George

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 14:41:07 -0000

Jon and Justin pick up where they left off in the late first round of the Live Draft Night Show, discussing the second round picks and potential contributions if the Celtics make room for Hayward and attempt to execute a sign and trade with Indiana for Paul George. They also debate whether the Cavs/Nuggets/Pacers three way is truly a threat to Boston's or just a way to drive up the price in negotiations. Isaiah Thomas' hip injury and concerns about whether the team might consider letting him go in Free Agency sprinkle the second half while Blake Griffin and Prozingis resurface as potential targets with varied cap implications.

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484: Making Sense of Celtics Trading #1 Pick to Sixers + Rumors, Rumors, Rumors

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:01:10 -0000

Just when you thought the draft was going to be a boring #1 overall pick, Danny executes a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers that has much of Celtics Nation freaking out. There is lots of speculation, including who the Celtics will pick at #3 or if they will spin it off in a subsequent deal for the likes of Jimmy Butler, Paul George or possibly even Blake Griffin and using such a move to attract a free agent such as Gordon Hayward.

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484: Celtics Off-Season Scenarios + Gordon Hayward GO GREEN? and NBA Finals Talk

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 10:25:44 -0000

Jon and Justin spend the first half of the show discussing the finals and free agency thanks to Gordon Hayward's wife posting a picture of his daughter wearing a "Go Green" shirt on Instagram which was quickly removed. The second half moves into the draft, but then takes an odd turn as they debate the merits of attempting to trade for Blake Griffin if Chris Paul goes to the Spurs. Enjoy the show!

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483: Gordon Hayward & Markelle Fultz w/ Ryan Bernardoni of Celtics Hub

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:04:12 -0000

Jon and Justin welcome Ryan Bernardoni of CelticsHub to talk about the Offseason, Gordon Hayward and Markelle Fultz. Ryan recently released a two-part series examining the salary cap implications that decisions made this year and next will have on the Celtics ability to build a championship contending team both now and later, along with some potentially difficult decisions ahead.

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482: Salary Cap Expert, Sam Sheehan of Celtics Hub + Recap CELTICS NBA Playoffs

Tue, 30 May 2017 18:39:33 -0000

Jon and Justin welcome two guests onto the show to kick off the Celtics offseason after falling to Cleveland in 5 games since our last show. Bobby Manning from CelticsBlog and The Bobcast helps us set the table for the draft and free agency before bringing in Sam Sheehan of the Scorching Shamrocks Podcast and Celtics Subreddit to take us on a deeper dive into the cap with Jon and debate the difficult decisions to come. Bobby is reluctant to part with Rozier, Sam is certain that Bradley is the most likely casualty, and Justin questions why the team should be in a rush to make a deal instead of waiting until the trade deadline to make the hard choices.

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481: Celtics def Cavs + Stop LeBron James + Addressing Fans on Twitter

Mon, 22 May 2017 16:07:29 -0000

Jon and Justin celebrate the Celtics victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers sans Isaiah Thomas on a last second rim bouncing 3-point shot by Avery Bradley. The team effort is lauded, but plenty of praise heads Marcus Smart's way for playing the pat of the team's departed MVP candidate. As we wrap the first half of the show, Jon explodes on Reggie Miller and sets the table for the 2nd half with some additional criticism for the haters on twitter after the Game 2 blowout. Finally, the discussion shifts to what it will take to win Game 4 on the road in Cleveland.

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Celtics Get #1 Pick in NBA Draft + Markelle Fultz? Draft or Trade?

Wed, 17 May 2017 12:36:39 -0000

The official CLNS Media Draft Lottery Show features Jon Duke and Justin Poulin who are astounded by the fact that the ping pong balls bounced the right way this time. With Boston's exciting Game 7 victory against the Wizards leading them to the ECF there are a wealth of options at Danny Ainge's disposal. It's a great time to be a Celtics fan!

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480: The Keys to a Game 7 Win for the Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards

Mon, 15 May 2017 11:32:47 -0000

Jon and Justin kick it off with a quick recap and analysis of games 5 and 6 and move quickly into their preview of the final game of the second round series against the Washington Wizards. In the second half of the show, the draft lottery is the main point of emphasis while Justin and Jon debate their potential reactions if the Celtics fall below the #1 overall pick.

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479: Celtics Playoff Road Woes Continue + Injury Report + Road Ahead vs Wizards

Mon, 08 May 2017 14:22:20 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live hosts Justin Poulin and Jon Duke lament the effort in the Celtics Game 4 loss on the road to the Wizards. Wondering if Avery Bradley is struggling due to the hip pointer and more concerning was the play of Jae Crowder which appears to be inexplicable. Make no mistake, the Celtics still have home court advantage and that has been the deciding factor in the match-ups between these two teams all season long. However, Washington put the hurt on the Celtics with their biggest unanswered scoring streak yet and the starting line-up continues to be in flux.

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478: Wizards vs Celtics Game 1 Recap, Game 2 Preview + NBA Playoffs

Mon, 01 May 2017 11:03:00 -0000

The Celtics have won 5 games in a row despite another tough start at home to kick off their second round series against the Washington Wizards. Jon and Justin break down Game 1 and give credit where it's due for many players, especially Marcus Smart and Kelly Olynyk who helped jumpstart the team after spotting the Wizards a 16-0 lead in the first minutes. We also discuss the quick turnaround for the series and Paul Pierce's final game of his career as the Clippers get bounced by Utah in Game 7 of that series.

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477: Celtics steal Momentum as Bulls series swings back to Boston

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:14:10 -0000

Celtics Nation is pleased to see the Bulls Series all knotted up at 2 games each. Jon and Justin discuss the impact of the Rondo Injury, praise the performance of IT in game 4 and line-up changes with Gerald Green being inserted into the starting line-up grabbing rebounds and hitting treys.

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476: Regrouping from Celtics Game 1 Loss to Bulls + Isaiah Thomas' Tragic Loss of Sister

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 12:51:44 -0000

The Celtics drop Game 1 at home under difficult circumstances for Isaiah Thomas and his family. The usual suspects were present in the loss, poor bench play and a lack of rebounding. Jon and Justin break down the loss and preview Game 2 then looking around the league at Doc Rivers, Kristaps Porzingas, and the Raps/Bucks series.

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475: Celtics Regular Season Finale Show + Keys to NBA Playoff Success

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 11:53:20 -0000

The last episode of Celtics Stuff Live during the Regular Season has Justin and Jon looking to the postseason with caution. Rebounding is an issue, but this team needs someone to step up and the crew has their sites set on one player.

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474: Celtics v Cavs Preview + Questioning LeBron James & the Cavs Strategy + Jae Crowder's Mysterious Elbow Injury

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:56:01 -0000

In the first half or the show Jon and Justin look ahead to Wednesday's match-up against the Cavs and second guess just about every decision the organization has made since the All-Star break, including the one from Sunday to play Lebron James extended minutes to secure a win against Indiana. In the second half of the show the guys discuss Jae Crowder's elbow and how "weird" it is that we do not have an update yet on the status. From there, Jon finally has his chance to through serious like the way of the Dancing Bear, now playing in Maine with the Red Claws, and review a curious re-ordering of the 2016 draft class recently put out by Chad Ford and Kevin Pelton.

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473: Boston Celtics take 1st Place in NBA East | LeBron's Injury | Blake & Hayward = Free Agents

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:25:37 -0000

The Celtics are now in sole possession of first place after the Spurs thump the Cavs who are slipping down the stretch. Jon and Justin discuss Lebron's injury in that match-up and the likelihood that the Celtics will finish in 1st place. We also look back at the win predictions from Chris Forsberg's ESPN Celtics Summer forecast to see how likely they are to come true for the season. Also covered in the show are recent updates on the Blake Griffin and Gordon Hayward free agent front for potential offseason acquisitions along with our preferred postseason opponents.

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472: Celtics Take #2 Seed in NBA Eastern Conferece | March Madness Roundup

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:42:35 -0000

Jon and Justin kick off discussing a "more dominant than the scoreboard indicates" win against the Wizards that has them in the driver's seat for the 2nd overall seed in the Eastern Conference with an eye on Cleveland as they try to manage Lebron's load down the stretch. Other topics on the show include what the Celtics need to focus on between now and the playoffs, Ray Allen on the outs with the '08 Championship Team reunion vacation, and a round up March Madness and potential Celtics lotto picks.

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471: Celtics Potential NBA Draft Picks | Jayson Tatum | West Coast Review

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 09:30:31 -0000

Jon and Justin express frustration with losses to the Clippers and Nuggets over the past week, while lauding the performance of the defense against the Warriors in a late night win on Wednesday. With March Madness on deck, there is some love for Jayson Tatum and a look at some of the potential Celtics draft picks that will be featured during the tournament. In the second half of the show, we look at the Western Conference standings and potential playoff match-ups as well as the Celtics seeding in the Eastern Conference and how they will perform against lesser opponents down the stretch with so many home games and not much distance to travel. Will they "Do Their Job"?

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70: March Madness & Boston Celtics Draft Pospects, Roster Flexability, Future Moves & Cornucopias

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:45:44 -0000

Coming off a brutal last minute loss to the Suns, Jon and Justin begin to look ahead to March Madness and prospects in the draft because who wants to relive Sunday night, really? In the second half of the show, we discuss Positional Flexibility as it relates to the existing roster, future moves and cornucopias.

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70: The Good, Bad & Ugly of the Boston Celtics | The Jaylen Brown & Marcus Smart emergence

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:26:40 -0000

Jon and Justin come out of the All-Star break on fire, unlike the Celtics who dropped one to the Raps withe their new additions sans Lowry and escaped with a victory last night against the Pistons. The good news is that Justin's untouchables Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart played a big role in the messy win. The bad news is that The Duke had to hear about it and revisit the kind of superstitious numerology that makes Justin appear a little off his rocker. Enjoy the show, it is a fun one!

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69: Celtics Trade Deadline Special + NBA All-Star Weekend, Demarcus Cousins to New Orleans

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:34:40 -0000

The trade deadline is fast approaching and with Isaiah Thomas giving us the googly eyes we decided to stay woke and record late night, waiting on every tweet like all other manic Celtics twitter insomniacs. All Star weekend, Boogie, Hield versus Brown, PJ Tucker and Free Agency ran the gamut on this show.

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68: Celtics to make deals at NBA All-Star Weekend? More Potential Trade Targets

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:30:33 -0000

Jon and Justin discuss the upcoming All-Star break and how the timing of Paul Pierce's last game sets the table well for some solid networking over the weekend. We also get into the trade deadline, our list of untouchables, and potential trade targets at the deadline (mostly PG and JB). Justin also laments the Jaylen Brown injury while Jon lauds the performance of James Young when called upon in the second half in a win against the Jazz. Enjoy the show!

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67: Paul Pierce Day Reactions | Celtics Defense Emerging | Jaylen Brown's Growth

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:29:29 -0000

Jon and Justin bask in the afterglow of Paul Pierce's final game in Boston and a week full of winning as the team went undefeated in this past week's set of games. A little credit is handed out to Doc Rivers for his role in making the day extra special with not a dry eye to be found. Jon and Justin also break down the progression of Jaylen Brown and debate Avery Bradley's fit on the roster now that the defense has found it's way in his absence.

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66: Celtics Defensive Turnaround | Carmelo Anthony to Boston? | The Paul Pierce Legacy

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:59:19 -0000

Jon and Justin discuss the recent defensive turnaround which will hopefully be the final resolve of a season long identity crisis at that end of the floor. The Carmello rumors don't seem to want to go away and Rondo pays tribute to "His Vets" as things in Chicago play out predictably poor. Finally, with Paul Pierce's last game in Boston less than a week away, we talk about his legacy and remember some classic moments from his career.

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065: Boston Celtics Week in Review vs Hornets, Blazers, Knicks

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 23:53:40 -0000

Jon returns to the show after his week vacation in Disney and has his checklist of gripes for a Celtics team that has lost it's way on defense and went 1-2 in his absence. There is some debate about the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony as a possible trade target, and proof that Phil Jackson has not been on Red Auerbach's level.

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064: Celtics Mid Season Review, Previewing 2nd Half of NBA Season

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:11:58 -0000

Patrick Gilroy fills in this week while Jon Duke is vacationing at Disney World. With the first half of the season set to close after the completion of tonight's tilt against the Hornets, we offer a mid-season review and set expectations for the second half. Kelly Olynyk gets heavy discussion following his best performance of the season against the Hawks and subsequent bizarre ankle injury at practice on Sunday. So goes the Celtics and while their depth doesn't put them over the top, it certainly keeps them from falling to the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference. All tht and more on this week's edition of Celtics Stuff Live.

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063: Preview Celtics v Raptors Game | Jimmy Butler, Gordon Hayward NBA Trade Rumors

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 10:50:52 -0000

Jon and Justin kick it all off with a look at the standings which find Tuesday's opponent, the Toronto Raptors, with a single game of separation in the standings. The Celtics have won four straight while the Raps are 5-5 in their last ten games and the Celtics find themselves right where we thought they would be; fighting their Atlantic Division rival for 2nd place in the Conference. In the second half of the show we take a quick look at Olynyk and Smart before giving our takes on Jae Crowder's response to the fans cheering for Gordon Hayward and rumors that Jimmy Butler may be available once again.

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62: Boston Celtics Preview in 2017 | The Rajon Rondo Meltdown

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 10:53:39 -0000

Jon and Justin return from a holiday break with lots to discuss from around the NBA. The Celtics squad is now healthy and the schedule has finally begun to loosen it's grip. Old Friend Rajon Rondo finds himself in a predictably awkward position with his new team and Justin wonders if it was all by design, not just in Chicago but Atlanta as well. Enjoy the show!

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061: Adam Kaufman elaborating on the DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins Trade Rumors | Wrapping up 2016 for the Boston Celtics

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 10:29:08 -0000

A very special Christmas Eve edition of Celtics Stuff Live featuring Adam Kaufman from Celtics @ 7 on 98.5 The Sports Hub making his first appearance on the show. Adam elaborates on his Boogie Cousins trade rumors as a good follow up to our interview with Mike Gorman on Thursday and discusses the curious trifecta of seemingly contradictory concerns for the team through the first 3rd of the season. That being health, perimeter defense and needing Isaiah's offense to close games. Happy Festivus!

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060: Mike Gorman, voice of the Boston Celtics, spends the full show talking Celtics, NBA basketball

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:40:20 -0000

Good friend Mike Gorman makes his first appearance on Celtics Stuff Live for the 2016-2017 Regular Season. We discuss the big win against the Grizzlies on Tuesday night, Isaiah Thomas' comments that they "turned the season around" and took a close look at the four most promising young players on the roster. In the second half of the show, Jon and Justin asked Mike to settle their twitter debate on the lengthy reviews involving the league office and his experiences with Scal and the third person in the broadcast booth. Don't miss this one - an hour of Mike Gorman to put you in the holiday spirit.

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059: Celtics Trade Rumors - DeMarcus Cousins to Boston (again)? | Celtics 1st Semester Report Card

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 11:53:30 -0000

Jon and Justin kickoff the show discussing the Isaiah Thomas, Boogie Cousins, and Noel trade chatter along with new CBA as details have begun to emerge that have a significant impact on teams ability to trade and structure their plans for the future. With December 15th behind us and January 15th around the corner, the ratification of the new CBA should open the flood gates coming out of the holidays. A look back at the week, the play of of the second unit and a healthy roster are discussed as well as whether Jonas Jerebko or Kelly Olynyk should supplant Amir Johnson in the starting line-up. Enjoy the show!

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058: Celtics Struggle without Isaiah Thomas | Marcus Smart Stepping Up | Should Kelly Olynyk be inserted into Starting Line-up?

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:39:27 -0000

Jon laments his correct prediction for the Celtics record over the past week at 1-3 and Isaiah's injury is not pegged as the culprit. While the injury has left the team without a go-to scorer in crunch time, it has also allowed Marcus Smart to showcase his passing abilities. Justin wonders if it is time for Olynyk to move into the starting line-up as was discussed during the preseason. Enjoy the show!

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057: Celtics 2016 v Celtics 2017 - The Flawed Isaiah Thomas Defensive Line-up | Boston Celtics Week in Review

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 10:40:16 -0000

This week on Celtics Stuff Live, Jon and Justin discuss the flaws with the IT and D line-up in comparison to last season's team. How strangely some of the strengths and weaknesses have been opposites with the exception of the rebounding deficiencies that have consistently plagued the club. You had to know Boogie Cousins would be a topic of trade conversation as Justin eases on his boycott of any such trade as he has in the past. Jon also comes clean with his college bball allegiances as well, with Alma Mater UMaine having played his Duke Blue Devils over the weekend on Saturday. Enjoy the show!

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056: Celtics Week in Review vs #Wolves, #Spurs | Isaiah Thomas Criticisms & Avery Bradly, Marcus Smart Comparisons

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:04:24 -0000

Jon and Justin review their predictions from last week including a close one against the T-Wolves and an encouraging performance against a perennial powerhouse in the San Antonio Spurs. We give David Lee a hard time, discuss Justin's Dad's criticism of Isaiah Thomas when watching over the Thanksgiving holiday and make some Avery Bradley, Marcus Smart comparisons. Enjoy the show!

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055: Al Horford, Jae Crowder Return - Boston Celtics Week in Review

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:20:52 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live takes a look back at the week including Scal Trade Rumors, Justin's night at the Garden as a Guest of CSNNE and the return of Al Horford and Jae Crowder as the team is now full strength for the first time this season. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving this week!

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054: Boston Celtics Week In Review: vs Pacers, Knicks, Wizards | The Return of Kelly Olynyk

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 11:16:23 -0000

Jon and Justin take a look at the past week of ups and downs, both in terms of the Celtics efforts and the play of Jaylen Brown and James Young. Kelly Olynyk also seems to have returned to form rather quickly following shoulder surgery and has helped defensively more than we realized. And finally, Marcus Smart has moved into the starting line-up for Jar Crowder and his contributions have been undeniable.

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053: Red Claws Play-By-Play, Chris Sedenka & Jared Weiss of CLNS & CelticsBlog

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 13:54:49 -0000

The play-by-play voice of the Main Red Claws, Chris Sedenka, joins Justin to preview the Red Claws season which begins tonight. With the Celtics relationship continuing to grow and the plethora of draft picks makes the Red Claws a must watch for every die-hard Celtics fans. In the second part of the show, Jared Weiss from The Garden Report on CLNS Radio and CelticsBlog gives insightful analysis into the defensive and rebounding struggles that we have seen from the Celtics. He also reluctantly answers whether he thinks Jared Sullinger or Evan Turner would be more helpful to the team today and we close out the show discussing the offseason training focus of Jae Crowder and Marcus Smart. Enjoy!

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052: Celtics Injury Impacts - Al Horford & Jae Crowder | Weekly NBA Predictions

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 12:00:43 -0000

Jon and Justin review their predictions for last week and the impact that injuries to Horford and Crowder have had on the the team's play and ability to hit shots beyond the arc. We also question Tyler Zeller's place in the starting rotation over Jerebko in light of the loss to the Nuggets. Finally, we make our predictions for next week and give Jaylen his props for rising to the occasion against Lebron James in the loss last Thursday night.

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051: Meet Marc Spears | Summer Interview Series Finale | Boston Celtics Media

Sat, 05 Nov 2016 09:20:22 -0000

Good friend Marc Spears joins Justin Poulin for this week's Celtics Stuff Live interview. We talk about his move to ESPN's "The Undefeated", his time on Boston with the Globe covering the 2008 championship team, and his work with the National Association of Black Journalists. We also talk about Jaylen Brown's connection to the Kerr family and whether or not Ray Allen's number should be retired with the Celtics.

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050: Boston Celtics Week 1 Recap vs Nets, Bulls, Hornets | NBA Preview Week 2

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 11:39:36 -0000

The first week of the Regular Season is in the books and Justin wastes no time in touting the fact that he predicted the W-L record for week one. We discuss the second unit, and in particular the emergence of playing time for Jordan Mickey in the Saturday match-up against the Hornets. Other topics include questioning whether the team can continue the trend from last season of performing well on the second night of back-to-backs. The front court play, specifically Amir Johnson and Tyler Zeller, is scrutinized and the ultimate insertion of Kelly Olynyk into the starting lineup would be warranted. Finally, the debate turns to whether Horford is being underutilized and our predictions for week 2 result that includes another back-to-back with two national televised games against the Bulls and Cavs

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049: Boston Celtics Final Roster Evaluation | CSL Fantasy Basketball League | NBA Opening Night

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 10:41:28 -0000

The cuts have been made and the ground has been broken for a new practice facility honoring the Patriarch of Celtics basketball. Jon and Justin discuss the worst of birthday presents for RJ Hunter, but more so the curious case of Benjamin Bentil. This all leads to a discussion around the Celtics having so many assets that some may eventually come back to haunt them and the hunch that a completed CBA may allow for more action on the trade front this season. Of course, what organization seems more poised for collapse and trade, then the Celtics first prime time opponent of the season, the Chicago Bulls? Tossed into the mix is a quick review of the Celtics Stuff Live fantasy basketball league and a few other tangents.

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048: Tom Westerholm of MassLive, Boston Celtics Injuries & Why Hunter should be cut

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 10:55:06 -0000

Tom Westerholm makes his first appearance on Celtics Stuff Live to help wrap up the preseason. We discuss shortening the preseason, the unlucky timing of Marcus Smart's injury and the task Terry Rozier will have in replacing Evan Turner. We also discussed whether Kelly Olynyk should have elected to have shoulder surgery sooner and Tom gives an AMAZING breakdown of the case for Young and against Hunter for the final roster cut. We hope you enjoy!

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047: 6 Players Who Won't Make the Boston Celtics Roster, Al Horford's New Nickname

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:54:49 -0000

With only two preseason games remaining and roster cuts imminent, Jon and Justin break down a list of 6 players of which two will not make the Celtics squad. Offering up their predictions and wild card scenarios. RJ Hunter gets some love for his performance in the second half against the Knicks showing confidence and signs he is evolving form a shooter to a scorer. The discussion then turns to the rotations and substitution patterns which have seemed clunky at times. Justin gives Al Horford a new nickname and what show would be complete without discussing the roles and performances of Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown.

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046: Legendary Earl Loyd Interview - 1st African American NBA Player | CSL Archive Flashback

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:26:49 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live looks back this week to one of the highlights of the show, an interview with Early Lloyd from March 2008. Earl Lloyd is known as the first black person to play in an NBA game (one of four players to break the barrier in the 1950-1951 season). Early talks about his upbringing in Virginia, College days at West Virginia State College, and how much the world has changed since his playing days. One of best quotes from the interview is something that he learned from his parents, "Never dignify ignorance." We hope you will enjoy this interview as much as we did when we recorded it over 8 years ago.

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045: Boston Celtics Rotations, Player Development & Potential Trades

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 10:48:03 -0000

Jon and Justin discuss potential line-ups and substitution patterns, Avery Bradley's development, trading Olynyk for Noel since both are up for a payday and how end of the bench players such as Mickey, Hunter, and Young are looking to make the team. There is also some talk about the draft and stash big men and how they seem to stay in the news even if they didn't stay in the country after the draft/summer league.

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044: Meet Eric Weiss of Sports Aptitude | Media Summer Interview Series

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 13:07:34 -0000

An old friend joins Celtics Stuff Live, as Eric Weiss of Sports Aptitude makes an appearance in the offseason interview series. Eric has been mentioned throughout this series as he and Jeff Clark from CelticsBlog helped to pioneer credentialed access for CelticsBlog as the first blog to gain access to the locker room. Since then, Eric has provided coverage for DraftExpress, Scout.com, and Yahoo Sports before venturing into the field of analytics and starting his own company. We discuss his immersion in the tech boom culture during his college years in the Bay Area.

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043: Boston Celtics Training Camp Week 1 Recap | Preview Preseason

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:32:58 -0000

With training camp underway, Celtics Stuff Live has the benefit of Media Day and the Green and White Scrimmage on Friday night to base some initial observations. With Tuesday's game against the 76ers on tap to kick off the preseason, Jon and Justin make some connections to the rebuild in Philadelphia and the big man jinx that has plagued the organization now infecting Ben Simmons with a broken foot. We also break down the backcourt depth as an advantage, who the team should have their eyes on (Cleveland or the Raptors), and the Jaylen Brown debate continues...

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042: Meet Chad Finn | Boston Globe | Summer Interview Series | Boston Celtics Media

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:39:40 -0000

Chad Finn joins Jon and Justin as the Offseason Interview Series is wrapping up through the preseason. Chad's interview with Bobby Manning was the inspiration for the series and Chad shares his unique career path with our listeners. The trio of UMaine alumni looks back on the heyday of the hockey program and the opportunity that the program's success had in vaulting Chad's career.

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041: Media Day! Boston Celtics 2016-17 Season Primer | Jon Duke Returns!

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 11:01:14 -0000

Jon Duke returns from parts unknown as training camp opens up for Media Day. We cover the themes you can expect to hear about during training camp and just can't shake the trade talk that has plagued us since February. Justin and Jon also pay tribute to Kevin Garnett with his retirement having been announced over the weekend. Enjoy the show!

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040: Meet Bobby Manning of Celtics Blog, CLNS Radio & The Bobcast Podcast | Summer Interview Series

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:44:55 -0000

Bobby Manning joins Celtics Stuff Live as the offseason interview series is nearing it's close with training camp right around the corner. As you likely already know, Bobby inspired the series during an episode of his show The Bobcast in which he interviewed Boston.com's Chad Finn. Bobby started his making a name for himself early, contributing to CelticsBlog during High School and has now just arrived in Syracuse to begin his collegiate career and is on staff at the school newspaper. He reflects on how he got his start at CelticsBlog and discusses his emphasis on learning. Enjoy the show!

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039: Meet Chris Forsberg of ESPN Boston | Summer Interview Series | Boston Celtics Media

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:29:16 -0000

Chris Forsberg joins Celtics Stuff Live as our 8th guest in the offseason interview series. Chris shares his advice on "Just Say Yes" and being adaptable. He also shares about how he had planned to go to Holy Cross but ended up at Northeastern and ultimately landing an intern position at the Globe where he and Chad Finn were contributors to the Boston.com website. Justin and Chris wrap up discussing Forsberg's illustrious racing career and attempt to determine if there is such a term that is a combination of doppleganger and namesake. Enjoy!

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038: Meet John Karalis of Red's Army & Locked On Celtics: Raining J's Podcast

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:39:52 -0000

Justin Poulin speaks with John Karalis of RedsArmy.com and the Rainin' J's Podcast on the LockedOn Netwoek in this episode of the offseason interview series. This one gets a little personal and focuses on John's basketball career and his time at Emerson majoring in broadcasting. Enjoy!

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037: Meet Jared Weiss, Celtics Locker Room Report for CLNS Radio

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:39:39 -0000

Justin Poulin speaks with CLNS' very own video pioneer, Jared Weiss on this episode of the offseason interview series. The Host of the Garden Report was just 20 years old when he first covered the Celtics as a credentialed member of the media. We talk about his evolution from lifelong season ticket holder to providing objective content as well as the importance of having a sense of humor, the power of creative control, and differentiating your personal brand.

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036: Meet Brian Robb of Celtics Hub & 98.5 The Sports Hub | Celtics Media Summer Interview Series

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 18:31:31 -0000

Brian Robb from CelticsHub.com and 98.5 the Sports Hub joins host Justin Poulin for the fifth installment in the offseason interview series. Brian talks about diversifying contributions to various outlets, applying statistical analysis, and shares a funny story from the locker room. You can follow Brian on Twitter @CelticsHub

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035: Meet Nick Gelso, Founder of CLNS Radio | New Media Audio - Visual Sports Coverage & Monetization | Boston Celtics

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:30:00 -0000

Nick Gelso, the founder of CLNS Radio, joins Celtics Stuff Live as the fourth guest in our offseason interview series. The interview features discussions around developing the CLNS Radio network, pioneering video coverage from a credentialed new media outlet, and the progress being made in monetizating online media content. We hope you will enjoy!

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034: Meet Jeff Clark of CelticsBlog | Summer Media Interview Series

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:54:49 -0000

Jeff Clark, founder of CelticsBlog, joins Justin Poulin for the third installment of the Celtics Stuff Live Offseason Interview Series. We discuss the early days, even before blogs existed, message boards, and chat rooms. Jeff tells us that while content is surely King, "Community Is Queen". Stepping into the wayback machine, we also talk about having worked together in 2006 along with Eric Weiss to secure credentialed access to the Celtics locker room. This is a can't miss episode!

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033: Meet RealGM Radio's Danny Leroux (Dunc'd On NBA Podcast Co-Host)

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:10:24 -0000

Danny Leroux joins Celtics Stuff Live for the 2nd installment of our offseason interview series focusing on the careers of those who cover the Celtics and the NBA. Danny writes for RealGM and hosts the RealGM Radio podcast here on CLNS Radio. He is also a frequent co-host on the Dunc'd On Basketball Podcast and has begun writing for The Athletic. Danny began to cover the Warriors while in Law School and this experience helped him to craft convincing arguments and develop a methodology for approaching his work. He shares with us some sage advice, fun stories, and his thoughts on the Celtics. We hope you enjoy!

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032: Meet Sean Grande, Radio Voice of the Boston Celtics

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:46:30 -0000

Sean Grande kicks off our off-season interview series. The series inspires to bring fans closer to the professionals who cover your favorite team. Sean covers a wide range of topics from his upbringing in New York City to his newest venture with Bellator MMA on Spike Sports. The Voice of the Frozen Four was willing to talk Hockey East with your hosts, both UMaine grads. We also cover his days at WEEI as the Sports Director, his alter ego "Flashboy", and his relationship with Bill Simmons. Enjoy!

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031: ESPN Summer Forecast Review | Boston Celtics

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:18:54 -0000

Chris Forsberg's Summer Forecast begins today and Jon and Justin analyze their answers for round 1. Make sure you head over to ESPN Boston and read all the answers. We always discuss Doc Rivers interview with Woj and a dream up a scenario where Paul Pierce joins the Celtics for some or all of the season instead of signing a one-day contract to retire in a Boston uniform.

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030: Kevin Garnett Traded to Boston Celtics! July 31, 2017 Podcast Flashback

Sun, 31 Jul 2016 04:30:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live is bringing you another bonus show this week, this time flashback in honor of the 9th anniversary of the KG trade that changed everything and brought the Celtics banner 17. Eric Weiss co-hosted with Justin Poulin featuring guests Steve Bulpett, Scott Souza and Sean Grande. It was the first week that the gang had decided to take a week off since the show's inception and well, Murphy's Law, Jon Duke did make an appearance however, returning from his annual vacation in New Hampshire to close out the show. Enjoy this little slice of Celtics history through the lens of Celtics Stuff Live!

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029: Breaking Down the Boston Celtics Salary Cap w/ Sam Sheehan

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:38:45 -0000

Sam Sheehan joins Justin Poulin in this special edition of Celtics Stuff Live to breakdown his work on the cap and resulting article on Celtics reddit. Sam is the host of Scorching Shamrocks here on CLNS Radio where he takes regular abuse from his co-host Sullivan James Sullivan.

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028: Chris Forsberg of ESPN Fills in for Jon Duke | Boston Celtics Off-Season Round Up

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:40:37 -0000

Justin welcomes Chris Forsberg of ESPN Boston to the show while Jon Duke vacations in parts unknown, stranded thanks to fallen timbers and electrical lines. Chris and Justin go around the offseason horn, taking stock of the moves, rumors and potential implications for the upcoming season. Comments made by Jae Crowder this week and Saturdays signings of Green/Zeller lead the charge while we make sure to pay Al Horford some serious respect after the news cycle moved on too quickly after his signing. Enjoy!

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027: Boston Celtics Trade Rumors - Sorting thru the Chaos | Justin vs Durant Part II

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:54:44 -0000

Jon and Justin return from vacation to discuss Trade Rumors, Summer League, Jared Sullinger and questions from Twitter. Also, just minutes before recording Steve Bulpett opens the Kevin Durant wound and Justin picks up right where he left off. We announce another winner of the FanEssentials.net giveaway, remember to retweet the show announcement with #FanEssentials for your chance to win and follow us on twitter @CSL_TweetLive, @CSL_Justin and @CSL_Duke.

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026: Chad Finn of the Boston Globe | Looking Past Kevin Durant

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:26:22 -0000

Jon and Justin put the Durant experience behind them with the help of guest Chad Finn from the Boston Globe. After an initial rant out of Justin's system, we look forward to next season and appreciate the positive progress of the team and celebrate the Horford signing. But now what? Trades? Who goes? What happens to Sully? All this and more...

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025: Al Horford to Boston is Kevin Durant next?

Sun, 03 Jul 2016 13:30:18 -0000

Jon and Justin take to the pod-waves with their initial reaction to the Horford signing. We encourage the fans to go all in, enjoy the moment, and be optimistic about the likelihood of bringing @KDTrey5 to Beantown. Just listen, it will make you feel good.

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024: NBA Free Agency: Al Horford - Kevin Durant - Boston Celtics

Sat, 02 Jul 2016 15:46:42 -0000

Jon and Justin jump in on the ramped up podcast coverage with an early release of Celtics Stuff Live after staying up all night developing twitter thumb waiting on Horford updates. With NBA Free Agency well underway and disgusting money being thrown around like bachelors in a strip club, the hosts attempt to keep their sanity and contain their excitement about the dream scenario of Horford joining the Celtics to make their pitch to Kevin Durant tonight. Lots of great questions from the twitter following and a Summer League preview is also included - Enjoy!

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023: Making Sense of the NBA Draft for Boston Celtics | Kevin Durant makes fans hopeful?

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:20:29 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live returns just days following another 5 1/2 hour Draft Night Show. With the benefit of time and Fridays press conference, Justin and Jon make better sense of the Celtic's draft strategy and began to look at free agency just round the corner. Kevin Durant give Celtics fans a reason to be hopeful that he might consider a move to Boston and we look at who might be on the list of players on his list.

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022: NBA Draft 2007 Flashback - How the 2008 Boston Celtics Championship Team Came Together (Part 3 of 3)

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:08:38 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live aired for almost 7 straight hours on Draft Night 2007 packed with guests from traditional and new media. It was a defining moment for the only toll free call-in webcast produced specifically for Celtics fans. As we approach what could be another pivotal moment in Celtics Draft Night lore, we will look back on the night that changed everything. The first step in a remarkable transformation process which saw the Celtics rise from almost-worst to first. This is the third and final installment in the series chronicling the night as it unfolded.

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021: NBA Draft 2007 Flashback - How the 2008 Boston Celtics Championship Team Came Together (Part 2 of 3)

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live aired for almost 7 straight hours on Draft Night 2007 packed with guests from traditional and new media. It was a defining moment for the only toll free call-in webcast produced specifically for Celtics fans. As we approach what could be another pivotal moment in Celtics Draft Night lore, we will look back on the night that changed everything. The first step in a remarkable transformation process which saw the Celtics rise from almost-worst to first. This is the second installment in a three part series chronicling the night as it unfolded.

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020: NBA Draft 2007 Revisited - How the 2008 Boston Celtics Championship Team Came Together (Part 1 of 3)

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 02:23:02 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live aired for almost 7 straight hours on Draft Night 2007 packed with guests from traditional and new media. It was a defining moment for the only toll free call-in webcast produced specifically for Celtics fans. As we approach what could be another pivotal moment in Celtics Draft Night lore, we will look back on the night that changed everything. The first step in a remarkable transformation process which saw the Celtics rise from almost-worst to first. This is the first in a three part series chronicling the night as it unfolded.

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019: Kevin O'Connor | Boston Celtics - NBA Draft Preview

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:09:32 -0000

Kevin O'Connor is our guest this week leading up to Thursday night's draft. The discussion focuses on Murray, Brown and Labissiere for the top tier prospects as well as some sleepers later in the draft and rising prospect Sabonis. Jon and Justin follow up with their final takes heading into the draft and announce plans for the draft night show and a Part 3 series looking back at Draft Night 2007 that will release in the three days leading up to the draft.

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018: Jeff Goodman gives Trade Scenarios - Celtics Trade Marcus Smart & #16 pick for Nerlens Noel?

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 15:47:38 -0000

Jeff Goodman from ESPN joins us this week as we inch closer to the NBA Draft in less than 2 weeks. Jeff blows up both Jon and Justin's top 3 rankings for the Celtics with the third pick. Jeff throws out the idea of trading Smart and the #16 pick for Nerlens Noel and is willing to give up #23 as well, using the 3rd pick to select Dunn who he tabs as a "New Age Point Guard" and a potential top 5 PG in a few years. Goodman also threw some cold water on Justin's love for Jaylen Brown, but ended strong by advocating for Sabonis at #16 who is a favorite of both CSL hosts. We review some value picks at #16/23 and Goodman prepares for backlash by saying that Isaiah Thomas is a #4, maybe #3, on a championship caliber team. After the interview, Jon and Justin break down the interview and give their take on all the draft analysis, with a hot debate to be continued about whether or not Kevin Love has a spot on this roster.

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017: Boston Celtics Free Agent Rumors: Kevin Durant, Demarcus Cousins & more

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 10:50:33 -0000

This week on Celtics Stuff Live we discuss the outcome of the Western Conference Finals and whether or not that legitimately brings Kevin Durant back into the offseason discussion. Moves from the front office this past week, extending the contracts of Ainge and Stevens has Jon and Justin thinking that may be the case. And, what offseason would be complete without revisiting Boogie Cousins thanks to an update to the DraftExpress mock draft that saw Chris leap into the 3rd slot. We answer questions from twitter followers and close out the show forcing ourselves to pick a favorite player for the 3rd pick and Just braces himself for twitter hate...

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016: Chris Forsberg (ESPN Boston) talks Kevin Durant to Celtics & more

Tue, 31 May 2016 19:36:06 -0000

Chris Forsberg from ESPN Boston joins CSL just prior to Monday night's OKC meltdown and discussed whether that will make for a memorable off-season for the Celtics courtship of Kevin Durant. While Chris denies having a man-crush on any one prospect for the Celtics if they make the 3rd, Justin is all in on Jaylen Brown noting that the Cal product moved up on the DX mock draft ahead of Bender, while Jon hopes that LA falls in love with Bender so that Ingram can fall to #3. Finally, we end the show discussing the possibility of no trades and debate whether Ainge and his staff can trust the competitive process moving forward.

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015: Scott Souza of MetroWest Daily News | Detailed look at the Boston Celtics Off-Season

Mon, 23 May 2016 17:42:30 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live welcomes Scott Souza from the MetroWest Daily News to the show. Scott gave his take on the season, the draft lottery, and offseason possibilities for Jared Sullinger. With water sufficiently poured on the Durant to Boston hopeful fires, we also looked forward to what could be an exciting Finals between the Cavs and Thunder. After the interview, Jon and Justin answer questions from fans on twitter and debate the potential picks in June's draft as well as the importance that HYPE will play in positioning the Celtics to move the #3 pick for the best possible return.

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014: Jimmy Toscano of CSNNE on NBA Draft Lottery & NBA Playoffs

Mon, 16 May 2016 10:00:00 -0000

Jimmy Toscano fills in for Jon Duke on this week's episode of Celtics Stuff Live. Now that OKC is heading to the Western Conference Finals, we close the book on the courtship of Durant...or do we? Diving more into the NBA postseason we also debate if the Hawks showing against Cleveland hurts the Celtics recruiting efforts or if the injuries will mitigate any negative effect. Obviously, we must discuss the draft lottery coming Tuesday night and Justin goes all out cliche with his negative prediction of the outcome. To close the show, Justin and Jimmy break down the players they do/do not want back and who is the most tradeable this offseason.

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013: Sean Grande's Boston Celtics Off-Season Preview

Mon, 02 May 2016 12:17:40 -0000

Sean Grande joins Jon and Justin for the first off-season episode of Celtics Stuff Live. Some crazy names get dropped, like Robert Swift..Marcus Banks..Brandon Hunter..and JR Bremer...see if you can handle it. Sean emphasized how the lack of shooting and hitting open looks really hurt this team in the postseason, but especially because of the draw against the Hawks. We discuss how the Celtics lost both tiebreakers for playoff seeding and draft position, which did not receive enough angst at the time. Looking ahead at the draft, trades and free agency through the prism of Evan Turner's spectacles and the benefit of wet cement.

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012: Boston Celtics Round 1 Breakdown | NBA Playoffs

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 18:14:56 -0000

Jon and Justin return from vacation to revisit their pre-series predictions for the Celtics match-ups against the Hawks. Justin touts his prediction for a scrappy series and the fact that the Celtics let a crucial game 1 victory slip away. Jon attacks the Marcus Smart nay-flopper critics and credit goes the way of Ryan Bernardoni who predicted that Jonas Jerebko would have a big impact on the series when he was our guest on the last show to preview the first round.

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011: NBA Playoff Preview w/ Ryan Bernardoni - Boston Celtics Talk

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:21:41 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live closes out the regular season with an early edition release previewing the playoffs and featuring first time guest Ryan Bernardoni from CelticsHub and Celtics Redditt who you can follow @dangercart on twitter. Ryan discussed match-ups with Atlanta and what Celtics need to do to get through the defense with an eye forward to the offseason. After the interview Jon and Justin followed up on the interview and identified key match-ups and how far the first round series will go, with Justin predicting an unanticipated scrappy series.

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010: Steve Bulpett of Boston Herald | NBA Playoff - Boston Celtics Talk

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:01:21 -0000

Steve Bulpett joins Celtics Stuff Live as the final guest of the regular season. With two games remaining, Steve places an emphasis on playing out the season and establishing or maintaining the team's rhythm in lieu of resting players and accepting the 6th seed to stay out of the Cavaliers bracket in the postseason. Steve also discussed his belief that the extra cap room this summer will be a cause for even less free agent movement and that the Celtics are not willing to give a max contract to a player who isn't deserving for a number of reasons. After the interview with Steve, Jon and Justin make their predictions for how the Celtics will finish out the year and the odds that Dallas could still fall out of the playoffs and possibly handover the 12th pick in the draft (the spot Devin Booker was picked in last year).

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009: Ian Thomsen of NBA.COM | Discussing NBA - Boston Celtics

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:02:00 -0000

Ian Thomsen from NBA.com joins Celtics Stuff Live this week to discuss his well-timed article on Isaiah Thomas just before the Celtics grabbed a win against the Warriors on Friday night. Ian also praised the efforts of Mike Zarren and described his value in preventing the Celtics from falling into the trip of overpaying for a Free Agent in the offseason. A look ahead at the playoffs has Ian as mystified as anyone else so to what is happening in Cleveland, but acknowledges they will be dangerous. After the discussion with Ian, Jon and Justin go into more depth on the win against Golden State and snapping their home win streak, as well as a look ahead to the final 5-6 games of the season with tough match-ups against the other Eastern Conference 3-6 seeds.

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008: Jimmy Toscano - Comcast Sports Network New England | NBA - Boston Celtics Talk

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:13:59 -0000

Jimmy Toscano from CSNNE joins Justin and Jon for this week's episode of Celtics Stuff Live. We looked at the past week with four wins straight, the improved play of Amir Johnson and the increasingly positive contributions of Evan Turner in Jae Crowder's absence. We didn't stop there however, as Lebron James has provided some cumulative material that should have the fans in Cleveland sweating. There was some controversy in Boston a s well, with Bob Ryan all ready to give up on Marcus Smart and his future with the Celtics. Jon and Justin ended the show agreeing to agree on Smart being deserving of more time before closing the book on a 22-year old with less than 2 years of NBA experience.

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007: Chris Forsberg - ESPN Boston | NBA - Boston Celtics Talk

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:54:21 -0000

Chris Forsberg from ESPNBoston joins Jon and Justin this week to discuss their lost episode, the NCAA tournament and the lack of lottery picks in the sweet 16, Kelly Olynyk's return to the line-up and the notable impact of Crowder's injury on the performance of the Celtics over the 4 game skid as they fall out of the 3rd seed.

All this on this week’s episode of Celtics Stuff Live. Brought to you by audiblepodcast.com/celtics, Casper, and Harry’s. Available for download on iTunes and Blog Talk Radio. Monday, March 21st, 2016. Powered by CLNS Radio.

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006: Scott Souza of MetroWest Daily | NBA - Boston Celtics Talk | March Madness

Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:45:10 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live introduces a surprise new co-host to kick off the show, which will both shock and excite the listening audience. Then, Scott Souza from the MetroWest Daily News joins the crew to discuss the biggest surprises of the year and why other teams haven't figured out Isaiah Thomas. They recap and discuss Saturday's loss in Cleveland and what implications a rematch in the playoffs would have on off-season targets in free agency. Jon and Justin pick it up after the interview with Scott further discussing the Cavs game and Jon predicts the Celtics can take Cleveland to 7 games if they have a chance to match up in the postseason. Closing out the show, they debate if the Celtics can get 50 wins and Jon previews the NCAA conference tournaments and offers up some teams and names to watch heading towards selection Sunday and March Madness.

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005: Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald | NBA Talk

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 19:36:31 -0000

This week on Celtics Stuff Live we pick right up where we left off last week with the Duke teaser.

While Jon didn't appreciate the cliff hanger last week, he was more than happy to talk about Duke Basketball and the players potential fit into Brad Stevens' system. This led to wrapping the Okafor rumor trade deadline rumor and last week's discussion about that being a possible smokescreen which was fleshed out this week on CelticsBlog by Jeff Clark.

Mark Murphy from the Boston Herald was our esteemed guest to discuss the state of the team and the DISGUSTING play of Steph Curry on Saturday night in the OT matchup with the Thunder.

Mark and Justin gave ET props for his being a major factor on the second unit this season and how the team has responded as of late against taller and athletic line-ups with a rematch against Utah on the docket for Monday night!

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004: The State of the Boston Celtics Following Trade Deadline

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 10:57:35 -0000

Jon and Justin wrap up their post trade deadline thoughts and break down the the stinker against Utah and the team's bounce back game against the Nuggets. The David Lee buyout and where the Mavs' pick this season might land once the season finally closes out. Also discussed was the impact of losing Olynyk and gaining Mickey will have on the squad and how much pressure can they put on Toronto for the second seed in the final third of the season.

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003: Sean Grande on Boston Celtics, NBA Trade Deadline | Celtics Ticket Giveaway

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 12:41:08 -0000

The CSL train keeps rolling along as Sean Grande joins the crew along with a special guest from Omaha (or was it Idaho?). With the impending deadline, there was certainly trade talk and rumors to discuss, but Sean had many stats in his pocket. Jon and Justin also announced the details for a ticket giveaway (follow them on twitter CSL_Duke/CSL_Justin and don't forget to #CSLReturns to enter the drawing). The team will be back along with Celtics Beat's Larry H Russell this Thursday with a live show from 2:30-4pm to tackle your calls in the heat of the deadline!

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002: Chad Finn of the Boston Globe | Boston Celtics Talk

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:42:07 -0000

Chad Finn from Boston.com joins Jon and Justin to discuss the most/least tradeable players from the Celtics active 9 man rotation, the resurgence of Tyler Zeller, and the understated performance of Amir Johnson this season. Chad also points to the fences (tongue in cheek) calling his shot that Kevin Durant will sign in Boston this summer. Following Chad’s appearance, Jon and Justin discus the value of the 2017 pick versus this year’s pick and whether or not the Celtics can challenge Toronto in the Eastern Conference standings.

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001: Mike Gorman | NBA - Boston Celtics Talk

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:00:00 -0000

Celtics Stuff Live comes out of a 5 year retirement in style with CSN Shot Caller, Mike Gorman! Jon and Justin pick up right where they left off with this entertaining interview. Mike puts Brad Stevens as a top 3 coach the league today and destined for Springfield due to the team taking on the identity of the coach, something generally reserved for the college ranks. Marcus Smart as the future leader of the team, Isaiah Thomas the All Star, and trading the Brooklyn pick highlight other topics during the show. Jon and Justin are happy to be back, thanks to CLNS Radio and are here to stay. Follow us on Twitter CSL_Justin and CSL_Duke!

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