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Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics With Rainin' J's

Locked On Celtics is a daily Boston Celtics podcast by Boston Sports Journal beat writer John Karalis. It's an inside look at the C's from a former professional basketball player who is at practices

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Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics With Rainin' J's
Danny Ainge on trade deadline regrets, Tatum's extension, Kemba's knee, and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Danny Ainge held his end-of-season news conference on Thursday. MassLive's John Karalis shares the entire news conference so you can hear from Ainge himself, then reacts to some of Ainge's comments...

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When will you get to go to games again and a big STFU about Marcus Smart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke about when the league will let fans back in, and when the season might return to its normal calendar. MassLive's John Karalis has more on that and then implores y...

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A roster reset, Gordon Hayward's options, & why signing long term makes sense from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Gordon Hayward has a $34.2 million player option, which people expect him to pick up. MassLive's John Karalis lays out the argument why him opting out & signing long term makes sense for both sides...

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Remembering a season full of wild, fun, and important moments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's hard to believe the season has taken a full calendar year, and with all that's happened, it's easy to forget some key moments from this season. MassLive's John Karalis takes us down memory lan...

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Celtics season ends after C's lose Game 6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It was a disappointing end to a really good season. MassLive's John Karalis looks at the Game 6 loss, how this season should be judged, and the future of this team. Support Us By Supporting Our Spo...

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Bonus Podcast: Celtics stay alive in Game 5! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics turned a terrible first half around and smoked Miami in the second half. MassLive's John Karalis discusses what the Celtics did, and why it might... MIGHT... be something sustainable if...

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Let's talk it out, with RedsArmy.com's Chuck McKenney from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We're at a point where there are no more adjustments to be made, so it's time to just talk it out. MassLive's John Karalis is joined by RedsArmy.com's Chuck McKenney to run through the Celtics' pro...

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Tyler Herro, the sluggish Celtics, & is home court really that important? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tyler Herro shot the Heat past the Celtics in Game 4. MassLive's John Karalis laments the flat Celtics insane turnover numbers and wonders just how important home court is now that we see how they ...

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Langford surgery, Heat adjustments, & where Tatum ranks on under-25 list from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Romeo Langford's season is done but Gordon Hayward's ankle is holding up well. MassLive's John Karalis has that, some adjustments the Heat might try to make, and where Jayson Tatum ranks on a list ...

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Marcus Smart speaks about the locker room incident, and the depth of Jaylen Brown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Marcus Smart talked on Monday about what happened in the locker room after Game 2. You'll hear what he had to say, plus, MassLive's John Karalis on the depth of Jaylen Brown and his message. Suppor...

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Why the "best 5" lineup worked, how Miami might adjust, & an emotional plea to the C's from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Miami made an interesting move when Gordon Hayward was in the game. How might Boston counter? MassLive's John Karalis has that, why Boston's "best 5" lineup worked, how Miami might adjust, and how ...

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BONUS PODCAST: Celtics win Game 3! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the ECF! MassLive's John Karalis runs through the positives and negatives from a crucial win over the Miami Heat Support Us By Supporting Our Spo...

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Celtics blow another lead then yell at each other from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Boston Celtics blew another big lead and after the game they went at each other in the locker room. MassLive's John Karalis wonders if this team just simply isn't ready for the Finals. Also, wh...

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Tatum makes All-NBA & how to get Brown & Walker going from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jayson Tatum made third team All-NBA & Gordon Hayward inches closer to a return. MassLive's John Karalis talks about that, how to get Jaylen Brown & Kemba Walker going, and shares his appearance on...

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Celtics blow a winnable Game 1 vs. Miami from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics had a 14 point lead in the fourth quarter but complacency cost them. MassLive's John Karalis goes over the negatives (too many to list), the positives (which somehow also became negativ...

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Deep dive into Miami Heat with Nekias Duncan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do these teams match up? What does Miami try to do and how can the Boston Celtics stop it? MassLive's John Karalis is joined by Nekias Duncan to take a deep dive into the Heat ahead of the East...

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Looking ahead to the ECF crossover with Locked On Heat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Conference Finals begin Tuesday. MassLive's John Karalis joins Locked On Heat host Dave Ramil to discuss the matchups, Gordon Hayward's impeding return, and why this Heat team isn't anything li...

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Bonus podcast: The Celtics are heading to the Eastern Conference Finals! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics are on to the Eastern Conference Finals! MassLive's John Karalis has this bonus episode where he shares a radio appearance discussing the win and quickly looks ahead to the Miami Heat. ...

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Game 7 crossover with Locked On Raptors host Sean Woodley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why did the small lineup work in Game 6 when it didn't in Game 5? What are the repercussions for each team if they lose? What can be done differently in Game 7? MassLive's John Karalis is joined by...

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Double OT heart breaker & the infuriating Nick Nurse play from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Boston Celtics dropped a double OT thriller, and heart breaker, to the Raptors in Game 6. MassLive's John Karalis gives the game the reverence it deserves before diving into the continued 3rd q...

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Marcus Smart All-Defense & more with Andrew Doxy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Marcus Smart made first team All-Defense. MassLive's John Karalis discusses that, the state of the Raptors series, Gordon Hayward's bubble plans, and more with CelticsBlog's Andrew Doxy Support Us ...

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Game 5 blowout win, Jaylen's bounce-back, & living up to their words from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Boston Celtics dominated the Toronto Raptors in Game 5. MassLive's John Karalis discusses the positives (Jaylen's bounce-back, Kemba backing up his words), the negatives (Robert Williams' pick-...

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Outworked in Game 4 & a plan for Game 5 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics admit to being outworked in Game 4. MassLive's John Karalis discusses what that meant, why Jaylen Brown had a rough game, and the adjustments they can make to stop Kyle Lowry & Serge Ib...

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Brutal Game 3 loss at the buzzer prevents Boston's 3-0 series lead from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics had a 3-0 lead slip right through their fingers when OG Anunoby hit a buzzer beater to win Game 3. You'll hear Jaylen Brown take responsibility for it, then MassLive's John Karalis disc...

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Pre-Game 3 Crossover with Locked On Raptors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What can Toronto do to save themselves? Locked On Raptors host Sean Woodley & MassLive's John Karalis discuss going small, Marcus Smart & Fred VanVleet switching bodies, and whether Boston just has...

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Celtics win Game 2 and HOLY MARCUS SMART SHOOTING! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics put together a monster 4th quarter to beat Toronto in Game 2 behind 5 Smart 3's. MassLive's John Karalis goes through the positives (Smart & Kemba's takeover), negatives (mental lapses)...

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Pre-Game 2 crossover with Locked On Raptors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What can the Raptors do to adjust for Game 2? Vivek Jacob of Locked On Raptors joins MassLive's John Karalis to discuss things from a Toronto point of view, including the Raptors mental state, Fred...

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Celtics cruise in Game 1, what's sustainable, what's not? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Boston Celtics cruised past Toronto in Game 1. MassLive's John Karalis goes through the positives (Marcus Smart's shooting, the transition defense), the negatives (Daniel Theis' shooting.... an...

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Audio: Brad Stevens, Grant Williams, Jayson Tatum in their own words from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In today's show, we hear complete media availability from Brad Stevens, Grant Williams, and Jayson Tatum from their Wednesday sessions. They were all asked about the potential for boycotts and the ...

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Javonte's surgery and Jaylen Brown's message from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Javonte Green is out for 2-3 weeks after knee surgery and MassLive's John Karalis says it could have cost him an opportunity. Also, hear the entire Jaylen Brown media session where he asks tough qu...

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MAILBAG! - X-factors, coaching chess matches, & Tatum's next step from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics were off on Monday so this was a good time to dip into the mailbag. MassLive's John Karalis answers questions about coaching, series x-factors, and what Jayson Tatum needs to do to take...

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Celtics sweep & some thoughts on Joel Embiid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Boston Celtics swept the Sixers out of the playoffs. MassLive's John Karalis has the positive and negatives from the end of the series, and some thoughts on Joel Embiid's empty performance. Lea...

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Gordon Hayward speaks & Game 3's test of human nature from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics got the 14th overall pick and Gordon Hayward spoke to the media on Thursday. MassLive's John Karalis has that, why Game 3 vs. Philly is a test of human nature, and why the next NBA seas...

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Celtics destroy Philly in Game 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Boston Celtics destroyed the Sixers and took a commanding 2-0 lead in their opening round series. MassLive's John Karalis talks about the many positives, couple of negatives, and who Philly mig...

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Gordon Hayward out for a while & Game 2 adjustments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Gordon Hayward is going to be out about 4 weeks, which seems optimistic. MassLive's John Karalis discusses that, how the Celtics will adjust their lineups, and then goes through a few Game 2 adjust...

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Celtics beat Philly in Game 1, but wasn't entirely great from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A playoff win is a playoff win, but the Celtics could have made this one so much easier on themselves. MassLive's John Karalis has the positives, negatives, and interesting developments from Game 1...

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How the Celtics will win, and lose, in the first round of the playoffs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The playoffs begin today. MassLive's John Karalis walks us through how the Celtics will win, or lose, this series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Rainin' J's preview the Sixers series from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics are playing the Sixers in the first round. MassLive's John Karalis is joined by Sam Packard and Jay King of The Athletic to preview the series. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! He...

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Celtics-Sixers, Stevens' extension, & leftover mailbag questions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics will face the Sixers in the first round, and Brad Stevens will coach that series with a fresh extension in his back pocket. MassLive's John Karalis has that and unanswered mailbag quest...

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Tatum in his bag, passing fancy, & please take awards voting seriously from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jayson Tatum had it all working against Memphis and Jaylen Brown was slinging some sick passes around. MassLive's John Karalis has that, the negatives from this game, and some thoughts on people ma...

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MAILBAG: Playoff rotations, Hayward's mustache, & go-to moves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Who will get playoff minutes? Will Robert Williams make an impact? What about Romeo Langford? What's up with Gordon Hayward's mustache? MassLive's John Karalis answers your mailbag questions. Suppo...

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Hayward at his best, Tatum takeovers, & Raptors thoughts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Gordon Hayward played his best basketball as a Celtic while Jayson Tatum's takeover was encouraging. MassLive's John Karalis has the positives and negatives from the win over Orlando before going i...

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No clear first round opponent, Ben Simmons injury, & Kemba considered Knicks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thursday all but assured the Celtics will be the 3rd seed, but their opponent is still in doubt. MassLive's John Karalis discusses how the Ben Simmons injury factors into this and then Kemba Walker...

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Celtics trounce Brooklyn, Robert Williams was good... but... from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics put up 149 points in a demolition of Brooklyn. MassLive's John Karalis goes over the positives (Jaylen Brown, Romeo Langford), negatives (continued defensive lapses on the perimeter), a...

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Celtics lose to Heat, and something feels off from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics lost to the Miami Heat, and despite some positives, something feels off about the team. MassLive's John Karalis discusses whether that's something to be concerned about Support Us By Su...

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C's seem headed for the 3rd seed & a date with Philly from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics, with a win over Miami on Tuesday, essentially solidify themselves as the 3rd seed. However, Philadelphia seems destined for the 6th seed. MassLive's John Karalis has that before being ...

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Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum save the Celtics vs. Portland from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jaylen and Jayson combined for 64 but the C's nearly collapsed in this on. MassLive's John Karalis has the positives (JB's 4th quarter, Tatum's back on his groove), the negatives (what was that def...

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Celtics lose to Milwaukee: Positives, negatives, & Smart's comments about the refs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics had some positives (Marcus Smart, Gordon Hayward, Kemba Walker) and negatives (Jayson Tatum's shooting, poor offensive execution). MassLive's John Karalis talks about those, and Marcus ...

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Kemba keeps progressing & more on Isaiah Thomas' magical season from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kemba Walker seemed to have his best day yet in Orlando. MassLive's John Karalis has that, Jaylen Brown's continued social justice messages, and then continues the 2016-17 discussion with Mike Dyno...

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Scrimmages end & the 2016 signing of Al Horford from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Boston Celtics wrapped up their scrimmage schedule by resting half the team. MassLive's John Karalis discusses that before continuing the discussion of the 2016-17 season with Mike Dynon of Red...

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2016-17: Drafting Jaylen Brown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The historical deep dives continue with a look at the 2016-17 season. MassLive's John Karalis & Mike Dynon of RedsArmy.com discuss the drafting of Jaylen Brown Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors...

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Kemba's back! & Jaylen Brown looks like never left: Post Suns scrimmage pod from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kemba Walker came back and gave the Celtics nine encouraging minutes. MassLive's John Karalis has that, Jaylen Brown looking like he never missed a beat, the crappy transition defense, and more fro...

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BASKETBALL IS BACK! The good, bad, and ugly from the opening scrimmage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics learned some lessons from their opening scrimmage against Oklahoma City. MassLive's John Karalis walks us through the positives (Jaylen Brown, Tremont Waters), the negatives (Jayson Tat...

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Kemba's knee "in a good place" & the gritty 2016 Celtics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kemba Walker says his knee is in a good place, which is reassuring. MassLive's John Karalis has that & then is joined by RedsArmy.com's Mike Dynon to continue the discussion of the 2015-16 season. ...

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Kemba's "darn close" & Danny Ainge scared straight in 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kemba Walker is making progress, even though we still might not see him play for a little while. MassLive's John Karalis has that before talking about the nearly disastrous pursuit of Justise Winsl...

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No new COVID, get well Tommy, & the beginning of the '15-'16 deep dive from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The first round of COVID-19 tests from inside the bubble came back clean. MassLive's John Karalis has that, news on Tommy Heinsohn's health, love for the second unit, and then the beginning of the ...

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Kemba practices & Kanter say the NBA should be scared from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kemba practiced (some) and Enes Kanter is super excited about how the team looks. MassLIve's John Karalis has that and the important message Jaylen Brown felt he had to share after his media sessio...

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Kemba explains his knee discomfort & the NBA's interesting memos to teams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hear directly from Kemba Walker as he addressed the media for the first time since arriving in Orlando. MassLive's John Karalis shares Kemba's explanation of his knee soreness before getting into s...

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Kemba's knee pain-free, snitching on Dwight Howard, & the 2014 trade for Isaiah Thomas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brad Stevens explains the plan for Kemba Walker & says his knee is pain free. Plus, someone snitched on Dwight Howard, which MassLive's John Karalis loves. Also, Mike Dynon of RedsArmy.com is back ...

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2014: Signing Evan Turner, trading Rondo, & getting the Memphis pick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The busiest season of Danny Ainge's career continues with the Celtics picking up Evan Turner, trading away Rajon Rondo (and getting Jae Crowder), and then getting the Memphis pick for Jeff Green. M...

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Kemba has knee discomfort & the tradingest season of the Danny Ainge era from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We learned Monday that Kemba Walker has been experiencing discomfort in his knee. MassLive's John Karalis has that & Kara Lawson's touching goodbye before RedsArmy.com's Mike Dynon joins him for a ...

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Kemba's knee, Kara's new job, & suddenly not feeling so great about the bubble (thanks, Dwight Howard) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics are REALLY being cautious with Kemba Walker, including already sitting him for a practice. MassLive's John Karalis has that, the C's reaction to Kara Lawson taking the Duke Women's job,...

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2013-14: Keith Bogans gets paid $5 million to go home & Brad Stevens' first season ends from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Keith Bogans got $5 million to do nothing & he still didn't like it. That and some takeaways from Brad Stevens' first season as MassLive's John Karalis & RedsArmy.com's Mike Dynon continue discussi...

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2013-14: Jordan Crawford win Player of the Week & Rondo returns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The legend of Brad Stevens, point guard whisperer is born with Jordan Crawford's amazing Player of the Week performance. Plus, Rajon Rondo returns from his ACL injury as MassLive's John Karalis & R...

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2013-14: the Brad Stevens era begins & Kelly Olynyk drafted over Giannis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The historical deep dive has reached the Brad Stevens era. MassLive's John Karalis is joined by RedsArmy.com's Mike Dynon to discuss the early ATO success, Gerald Wallace's inbounding prowess, and ...

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Can the bubble really work? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can the bubble really work? Do we trust the NBA to do the right thing? The Rainin' J's are reunited as MassLive's John Karalis is joined by The Athletic's Jay King and Sam "Jam" Packard to discuss ...

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Gordon Hayward's decision & wrapping up the Paul Pierce era from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Gordon Hayward will leave the Orlando bubble if his wife has their baby while the playoffs are going on. MassLive's John Karalis has that before the historical conversation with Chuck McKenney & Mi...

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Brad Stevens hired & the Pierce/KG trade from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Enes Kanter praised Jaylen Brown & Daniel Theis had a message for anyone looking to break the rules in Orlando. MassLive's John Karalis has that and then is joined by Chuck McKenney & Mike Dynon of...

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Celtics back in action & the Doc Rivers leaving town discussion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We hear from Brad Stevens & Kemba Walker after their first mandatory workout as the NBA restart marches on. MassLive's John Karalis has that & then is joined by Chuck McKenney & Mike Dynon of RedsA...

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The New Big 3 era ends with a whimper from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rajon Rondo tore his ACL, a bunch of obscure names become Celtics, and the new Big 3 era in Boston ends with a whimper and a loss to the Knicks. MassLive's John Karalis is joined by Chuck McKenney ...

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2012: Ray Allen leaves Boston for Miami from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The summer of 2012 brings the end of the new Big 3 when Ray Allen joins the enemy in Miami. MassLive's John Karalis is joined by RedsArmy.com's Chuck McKenney & Mike Dynon to discuss Learn more abo...

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Mailbag: Succeeding in the bubble, '18-'19 redraft, & the best obscure fact ever from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Your mailbag questions answered, including what will lead to success in the bubble, a redraft that gives Boston the best defensive lineup maybe ever, and one amazing obscure fact about the Celtics....

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LeBron becomes LEBRON, and breaks the 2012 Celtics' hearts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics were a win away from the 2012 NBA Finals until LeBron James took over in a way no one had seen to that point of his career. MassLive's John Karalis & RedsArmy.com's Mike Dynon discuss t...

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The 2012 showdown with LeBron in Miami, part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The new Big 3 had one last epic showdown with LeBron James, this time in Miami. MassLive's John Karalis discusses that with Mike Dynon of RedsArmy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

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Players opting out of NBA restart & the end of the '10-'11 season from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Players are starting to opt out of the NBA's restart in Orlando. MassLive's John Karalis talks about that before finishing the conversation about the 2010=11 Celtics with Chuck McKenney & Mike Dyno...

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Will Florida's COVID spike derail the NBA's return? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Suddenly, the NBA's planned return is being threatened by a huge spike in COVID-19 cases in Florida. Will that derail the league's return? MassLive's John Karalis discusses that and how the Celtics...

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The Kendrick Perkins Trade from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The historical discussion continues with a revisiting of the 2011 trade that sent Kendrick Perkins to OKC for Jeff Green. MassLive's John Karalis discusses with RedsArmy.com's Chuck McKenney & Mike...

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The 2010 NBA Finals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Boston Celtics lose Kendrick Perkins to an ACL injury and then lose the NBA Finals to the Lakers. MassLive's John Karalis is joined by RedsArmy.com's Chuck McKenney & Mike Dynon to continue the...

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NBA return in peril? And the 2010 playoffs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Is the NBA's return in jeopardy? MassLive's John Karalis discusses that and then continues the historical deep dive with RedsArmy.com's Chuck McKenney & Mike Dynon by talking about the 2010 playoff...

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Players weary of the bubble & the '09-10 Celtics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some players might be a little weary of restarting in a bubble. MassLive's John Karalis talks about that and then is joined by RedsArmy.com's Chuck McKenney and Mike Dynon to begin the 2009-10 disc...

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MAILBAG! Jayson Tatum as the #1 & Robert Williams better than a HOF'er? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What would the Celtics offense look like if it runs through Tatum next year? MassLive's John Karalis talks about that, trading into next year's draft, and whether Robert Williams can be better than...

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A different option for draft night & why running it back makes the most sense from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

John Hollinger presents an not-yet-discussed option for draft night that makes sense. MassLive's John Karalis discusses that, why running it back makes sense, at least for a couple of months, and t...

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Gordon Hayward's decision & argument for opting in vs. opting out (Part 2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There are a lot of elements going into Gordon Hayward's decision. In part two of their conversation, Celtics Blog's Keith Smith and MassLive's John Karalis take a deep dive into the NBA climate, wh...

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The landscape of the offseason & Gordon Hayward's decision with Keith Smith, Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The first of a two-part conversation between Celtics Blog's Keith Smith and MassLive's John Karalis into what the salary cap might look like, the landscape of the NBA, and the decisions facing Gord...

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The NBA season ends, but speculation season begins! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The NBA season is over, and we should recognize the people who made it happen. Speculation season has begun, and we unfortunately have to recognize the lunacy of it. MassLive's John Karalis has tha...

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MAILBAG!: trading Marcus Smart, Aron Baynes, & Rondo's Hall of Fame case from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What would a Marcus Smart trade fetch? Is it possible to get Aron Baynes back? MassLive's John Karalis answers these questions and more, including Rajon Rondo's HOF case and his own pro stats. Supp...

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Celtics draft Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What should the Celtics Plans A, B, & C be in the upcoming NBA Draft? MassLive's John Karalis is joined by Chris Grenham of Forbes to discuss trading up, staying put, and trading out, and who might...

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Isaiah Thomas healthy? And lessons from the Finals that apply to the Celtics future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Isaiah Thomas says he's healthy after another surgery. MassLive's John Karalis talks about that, Gordon Hayward being a good teammate, and lessons learned from the NBA Finals that apply to the Celt...

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Realistic expectations for the Celtics offseason from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Celtics CAN run it back, but will they? MassLive's John Karalis & Tom Westerholm discuss what we should expect from Gordon Hayward, Enes Kanter, and potential draft day trades that could change...

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Raining J's Podcast Episode 1 from 2015-10-14T02:08:05

John Karalis&Jay King discuss what went well and not so well after the first two preseason games. Is Jared Sullinger out of the rotation? Is Kelly Olynyk ready to make the leap. Is Marcus Smart the...

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Raining J's Podcast Episode 1 from 2015-10-14T02:08:05

John Karalis&Jay King discuss what went well and not so well after the first two preseason games. Is Jared Sullinger out of the rotation? Is Kelly Olynyk ready to make the leap. Is Marcus Smart the...

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