First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

Post-Game Reactions: There's only one Playoff P

27 Apr 2026

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The Celtics took a commanding 3-1 lead in Philly, with Payton Pritchard contributing with the team's best scoring output. Did regular-season P finally...

The Jays are Clutch: Celtics win Game 3

25 Apr 2026

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Dan Greenberg joins Jake Issenberg for Celtics Late Night and some spicy reactions to the Celtics' game 3 win in Philadelphia. Learn more about your a...

Post-Game Therapy: Celtics drop game 2

22 Apr 2026

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Ben and Jake went live on YouTube after the Game 2 loss to discuss how and why the Celtics dropped Game 2 to Philly, plus a look ahead to the pressure...

Celtics Crush Philly: Game 1 Recap

20 Apr 2026

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Jake Issenberg and Sam LaFrance hosted Celtics Late Night live on YouTube after Game 1, recapping Jayson Tatum's solid performance in what was a decis...

Celtics/Sixers Mega Preview

17 Apr 2026

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The Philadelphia 76ers beat the floundering Magic in the Play-In and stamped their ticket to a Round 1 Playoff series against the Boston Celtics. What...

Jake travels to Boston to join the Celtics media

14 Apr 2026

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Our guy Jake Issenberg flew to Boston to cover the Celtics for the last two games of the season. Jake recounts his experiences, and he and Spooney dis...

The Celtics and Knicks are on a collision course

10 Apr 2026

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The Celtics and Knicks seem destined for a round 2 rematch. What do we like / not like about the matchup, and how could trouble the Knicks in round 1?...

Raptors recap, Bill Simmons drama + more

07 Apr 2026

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The Toronto Raptors reminded us why they're a preferred first round matchup, Tatum's passing chops are getting league-wide recognition, and Bill Simmo...

Chris Forsberg on the Celtics' Playoff Outlook

03 Apr 2026

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What is the ideal path through the first two rounds of the playoffs? Chris Forsberg brings all the stats, all the research, and all the scenarios as w...

The Jays Dominate the Heat

02 Apr 2026

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Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joined Jake Issenberg on Celtics Late Night to discuss the Celtics' absolute pantsing on the Miami Heat, the Jays' ov...

Tatum POTW and Jaylen's battle for 1st team All-NBA

01 Apr 2026

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Jayson Tatum just won Eastern Conference "Player of the Week" like 3 weeks after returning from an Achilles rupture. How does his trajectory change th...

Celts beat the Hawks and panicky Jaylen injury report (w/ Dan Greenberg)

28 Mar 2026

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The Celtics overcame a slow start and took care of the Atlanta Hawks in Boston thanks to Payton Pritchard and a gradually improving Jayson Tatum. Mean...

The Celtics are in the contender conversation

27 Mar 2026

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One day removed from their win over the Thunder, the Celtics have once again emerged in title contender conversations around the NBA. We discuss title...

Post-Game Reaction: Celtics prove themselves against the Thunder

26 Mar 2026

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Jake Issenberg went live on YouTube immediately after the game for a classic Instant Reaction show, recapping everything that was great about the Celt...

Is Tatum's return going as planned?

25 Mar 2026

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The Boston Celtics' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves has triggered some negative conversations across the fanbase. In particular, is Jayson Tatum's ...

The Tatum return really just means the return of "the Jays"

20 Mar 2026

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Jayson Tatum is back, but what's really back and putting the lead on notice is the concept of "the Jays". Two borderline unstoppable forces at the win...

The Jays are reunited and thriving

18 Mar 2026

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Jaylen Brown continues to somehow get better and better as the season progresses, putting on perhaps his best performance of the season so far in a sp...

The Celtics' wing depth is insane

15 Mar 2026

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The Celtics somehow got under the tax while simultaneously develop perhaps the best overall wing depth in the NBA. Plus, reactions to the Wizards and...

Reactions to the Spurs loss (w/ Dan Greenberg)

11 Mar 2026

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Greenie joins us to lament over the Spurs loss, discuss the Jaylen Brown ejection, Jayson Tatum's gradual integration, and much more. Learn more about...

The Celtics have the league's attention (Celtics Late Night)

09 Mar 2026

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Sam LaFrance of the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast joins us to break down the Celtics' convincing win over the Cavs in Cleveland. Learn more about yo...

Everything we know about Jayson Tatum's return

06 Mar 2026

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It's (almost) official: Jayson Tatum is returning Friday night against Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. Will he start or come off the bench? Wha...

The Celtics culture boom is crushing rival fans

04 Mar 2026

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Hugo González stole the show last night in Milwaukee, starting for the Celtics while Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta rested. Plus, Celtics culture is ...

Dan Greenberg on the post all-star break Celtics

25 Feb 2026

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Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joined us live on YouTube after the Suns game to recap another decisive win, this time without Jaylen Brown. Plus, lo...

Payton Pritchard just humiliated the Lakers

23 Feb 2026

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The Boston Celtics are on a roll after the all-star break, with the added spice of Jayson Tatum's imminent return. Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown j...

Tatum rumblings, Warriors recap, Lakers preview

22 Feb 2026

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Jaysom Tatum continues to show signs of an imminent return. Meanwhile, the Celtics returned from the all-star break firing on all cylinders, while a h...

Throwback: Celtics Trivia Grand Final Showdown

19 Feb 2026

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It's an off week for the First to the Floor crew, which means it's time to dust off an absolute classic from the archives. Learn more about your ad ...

Mid-Season Grades: Championship Caliber or Just Good?

15 Feb 2026

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Are the Celtics elite-level NBA championship contenders, or are they just good-ish? We grade each Celtic player at the All-Star break and discuss whet...

Jayson Tatum dropping big hints about his return

11 Feb 2026

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Jayson Tatum, having just completed a full practice with the Maine Celtics, addressed the Boston media today and provided an update on his recovery ef...

Making sense of the deadline moves and reactions to the win in Houston

06 Feb 2026

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Brad Stevens and the Celtics came through in the clutch, ducking the Luxury tax mere seconds before the NBA trade deadline. We discuss the good and ba...

Live Reactions to the NBA Trade Deadline

05 Feb 2026

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Josh Minott and Chris Boucher have been traded, yet the Celtics didn't duck under the luxury tax. What does that mean for the future? We recap the Cel...

The Vučević trade has Celtics fans divided

04 Feb 2026

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The Boston Celtics made a big splash ahead of the NBA trade deadline. What does this say about the Celtics' future plans, and how does this impact a p...

Bucks game recap, Haynes Tatum report, trade deadline banter

02 Feb 2026

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The Boston Celtics absolutely destroyed the Milwaukee Bucks and have now won two in a row. Plus, what's the deal with the Chris Haynes report on Jayst...

The Survival Mode Celtics

28 Jan 2026

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The Celtics are officially in "survival mode" as they grind through a dreary schedule and snowy New England weather ahead of the trade deadline. It'...

Sam Hauser has biblical shooting abilities

23 Jan 2026

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Can we just celebrate Sam Hauser for a minute? The man is once again back above 40% from beyond the arc for yet another season. Plus, Jaylen Brown ke...

Pistons near-miss, Tatum return, and the Knicks suck

20 Jan 2026

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So close! The Boston Celtics came within a Jaylen Brown near-miss of beating the first-seeded Detroit Pistons. Plus, Jaylen Brown is an all-star star...

Are the Celtics worse lately or does it just feel that way?

17 Jan 2026

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Anfernee Simons was freakin' dominant down the stretch and willed the Celtics to a win over the Heat, but doesn't it feel like the Celtics have been l...

A rough patch or a regression to the mean?

14 Jan 2026

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The Pacers loss has us in our feelings and second-guessing the ceiling of this otherwise inspiring Celtics team. Sam LaFrance of Hardwood Houdhini an...

Jaylen just faced his biggest challenge of the season so far

08 Jan 2026

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The Nuggets' size on defense and the ref's reluctance to blow their whistle made for a challenging night for Jaylen Brown. While there were some posit...

Dan Greenberg on the 2nd seed Celtics

06 Jan 2026

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Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins Jake Issenberg to discuss the Celtics' meteoric rise to the Eastern Conference 2 seed. Learn more about your ad...

The NBA Has a Jaylen Brown Problem

05 Jan 2026

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Jaylen Brown has emerged from the Boston Celtics near-perfect west coast road trip as a bonafide MVP candidate. How did we get here, and how does this...

California Streaming: Jaylen Brown is officially in the MVP conversation

04 Jan 2026

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Jake went live on YouTube immediately after the Clippers game to recap the Celtics' incredible blowout victory over the Clippers, capping off their 4-...

The haters are sick after a 3-1 road trip

02 Jan 2026

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The Celtics are 3-1 with one game remaining on their massive five game road trip. What has been the key to continuing their success away from home? ...

Post-Game Reaction | Celtics win yet again!

27 Dec 2025

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The Boston Celtics just keep winning. However, this time it wasn't the Hugo show. It wasn't even the Walshy show. With new heroes each game, how are t...

The Hugo González leap just changed the Celtics' future

24 Dec 2025

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Hugo González is emerging as one of the premier rookies of the 2025-2026 NBA season. What does this mean for the future of the Boston Celtics, and ho...

NBA Cup, Potential Knicks playoff matcup, Minott full time center viability

19 Dec 2025

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Jake and Spooney recap the NBA Cup, discuss how the Knicks might feel about encountering the scrappy Celtics in the playoffs, and discuss the broader ...

Celtics Late Night | Celtics Lose in Entertaining Fashion

16 Dec 2025

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Jaylen Brown was incredible in a game where the Celtics ultimately came up short. Are the past two games a legitimate cause for a vibes reset? Plus, S...

INSTANT REACTION | Celtics forget how to shoot in Milwaukee (except for Jordan Walsh, again)

12 Dec 2025

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That was painful. The Celtics, who crushed it in the first half, came out unbelievably cold in the 3rd quarter and suffered a disappointing loss agai...

10 things that have changed the Celtics' trajectory

09 Dec 2025

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The Boston Celtics have caught the attention of the entire NBA. What are they doing differently, and how will they integrate a returning Jayson Tatum?...

Making sense of the Celtics' incredible run

07 Dec 2025

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The Celtics are on a ridiculous 11+ game run. How? Why? What has happened to turn what was initially a relative talent drain into an emerging top seed...

The youth development is ridiculous at this point

03 Dec 2025

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Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins Jake Issenberg on Celtics Late Night to recap Celtics/Knicks, and celebrate the recent development of Jordan Wa...

A back-to-back road win in Cleveland, just like we all predicted.

01 Dec 2025

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Jaylen Brown triple-doubled, Walshy double-doubled in the best game of his career (so far), and Payton Pritchard shot the lights out as the Celtics he...

Just how bad will the Queta absence be?

26 Nov 2025

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This is a real question in 2026. Plus, who will start at center while Queta is out injured? Is Jaylen Brown a lock for All-NBA, and much more. 🕒...

Quick Reactions to Celtics/Magic

24 Nov 2025

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Jaylen Brown adds to his incredible individual season, while the rest of the roster somewhat atones for the sins of the Nets game. 🕒Check out ou...

Uh-oh the Celtics might be playoff-bound after all

20 Nov 2025

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Are the Celtics legitimately good enough to the point that they should shoot for the playoffs, or with a tougher upcoming schedule are we just getting...

Clippers reaction and Brad Stevens fire sale window shopping

17 Nov 2025

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Several fire sales are underway around the league that Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics could take advantage of. Plus, reactions to Celtics vs Cli...

There's something dividing Celtics fans this year

14 Nov 2025

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What is the objective of this Celtics season? Is it to tank? To be playoff-bound for Jayson Tatum's return? Is Anfernee Simons a keeper or should we b...

It's Happening. Jordan Walsh is Happening.

12 Nov 2025

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Jordan Walsh started the 2nd half, played nearly the whole 4th quarter and ALMOST got it done defensively in the final 90 seconds with his defense on ...

Individual silver linings amidst loss to Magic

08 Nov 2025

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The loss to the Magic sucked, and the NBA Cup may be out of the Celtics' grasp, but there's plenty of individual and developmental promise so far this...

Utah hand the Celtics a bad-vibes loss

04 Nov 2025

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Our poor, poor Celtics. Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins on Celtics Late Night to help us understand everything that matters about the Boston C...

The Celtics taught us something new this weekend

03 Nov 2025

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The Celtics are up in the cup! This weekend we saw more Josh Minott, More Hugo Gonzalez, and more Jaylen Brown lighting it up from pretty much everywh...

5 Stupid Questions About the Boston Celtics

31 Oct 2025

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To celebrate being 5 games into the season, prepare yourself for 5 incredibly stupid questions about the Boston Celtics. 🕒Check out our new unde...

The Celtics might have something in Josh Minott

30 Oct 2025

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The Celtics blew out the Cavs at home, all while Josh Minott appears to be emerging as a legitimate rotation piece that could benefit the Celtics long...

Celtics fans aren't sure how to handle this team

29 Oct 2025

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Stealth tank, or Celtics winning culture at all costs? After a decade of winning basketball, Celtics fans aren't quite sure how to digest what is in f...

INSTANT REACTION | Neemi shines in disappointing loss

23 Oct 2025

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The Celtics dropped their home opener in disappointing fashion. We discuss what stoof out with this one, and how the Celtics eventually gave up their ...

Opening Week Preview

20 Oct 2025

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How will the Celtics attack the Sixers on opening night? What is the most winnable and losable game during the first week of the season? 🕒Check ...

What did we learn from the Celtics' preseason campaign?

17 Oct 2025

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The good, the bad, and the (actually pretty infrequently) ugly. What we liked, disliked, and what we think will be completely new and different for th...

Postgame Recap | X at the Buzzer!

16 Oct 2025

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Is Tillman back? Quick postgame reaction to the Celtics winning their final preseason game. Join us live on YouTube at 8:00pm ET tonight for a full pr...

INSTANT REACTION | Celts win big at home

13 Oct 2025

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Did we just see the long-term starting lineup? Joe Mazzulla took a spicy approach to the subs in this one, while Payton Pritchard further cemented him...

INSTANT REACTION | The Celtics are back!

09 Oct 2025

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The Boston Celtics kicked off their preseason campaign with a decisive win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Who stood out in this one? How did the play-sty...

What to expect from the Celtics' preseason campaign

07 Oct 2025

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The Boston Celtics are back this week! What can we expect from the first few games of the new era? Plus, Jaylen Brown says the Celtics are playing fas...

How do Pistons fans feel about the Celtics? (Conference Rivals Series ep. 2)

04 Oct 2025

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What do Detroit Pistons fans think of the Boston Celtics? @Pistons_Jack joins us to talk all things in the world between the Celtics and the Pistons. ...

The moments from media day that surprised us

02 Oct 2025

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What takes have you flipped on after watching Celtics Media Day? Is Anfernee Simons a defensive savant? Is Xavier Tillman a 3-point sniper in the maki...

Are the Celtics better than the Bucks this year? (w/ Nathan Marzion)

01 Oct 2025

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Esteemed Bucks analyst Nathan Marzion joins us to compare and contract the Boston Celtics with the Milwaukee Bucks. Which team will have the better se...

How Tatum's recovery news changes the outlook of this season

25 Sep 2025

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Jayson Tatum has us all hyped after his press tour, where he divulged he has already progressed to on-court workouts and is not ruling out a return th...

Farewell Al Horford, and a Tatum rehab update

19 Sep 2025

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Al Horford to the Warriors is all but confirmed at this point, and sadly, it's time to say goodbye (for now?). What were Al Horford's best moments as ...

Ranking Hate/Thank-Watch Candidates for Celtics Fans

17 Sep 2025

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We all have those teams we love to hate-watch. During so-called "gap years", we might even have teams we secretly thank-watch. Jake and Spooney rank a...

Jaylen Brown is keeping his options open

12 Sep 2025

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Jaylen Brown recently made an appearance on the "Big Tigger Morning Show" and did not exactly rule out the possibility of leaving the Boston Celtics i...

The Celtics are setting the table for Jayson Tatum's return

09 Sep 2025

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The Boston Celtics are doing everything they can under the confines of the new collective bargaining agreement to position themselves for dominance wh...

Kawhi CBA scandal, and making the case for keeping Anfernee Simons

04 Sep 2025

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Pablo Torre (via his show "Pablo Torre Finds Out") has uncovered a potentially massive scandal, including an alleged secret deal between Steve Ballmer...

Drafting the worst Celtics villains of all time

25 Aug 2025

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Who are the most painful opponents in Celtics history that you would have done anything to avoid? We're drafting the all-time Celtics villains. Know y...

(Patreon Preview) Would the Celtics have won in '24 without Kristaps Porzingis?

22 Aug 2025

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They would/wouldn't they without Kristaps Porzingis discussion is dividing Celtics twitter this week. Plus, imagining what a Tatum return looks like, ...

Jaylen is back and Pritchard seems poised to start

19 Aug 2025

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Jaylen Brown seems to have healed from his recent meniscus repair, and gifted us some glorious footage from his appearance at a charity game in China....

The All-Time Celtics Draft

15 Aug 2025

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Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports and Sam LaFrance of the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast join us for the ultimate all-time Boston Celtics draft. Five...

Is Bob Cousy trying to challenge Jaylen Brown?

12 Aug 2025

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Bob Cousy did his best to reignite the Tatum vs Brown debate last week, stating that he doesn't think Jaylen Brown is quite as capable of carrying a t...

Celtics Time Machine: What would you go back and change?

08 Aug 2025

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Fire up the Duck Boat Delorian and gun it to 88mph, because we're playing Boston Celtics Time Machine. For a franchise that's experienced so much su...

Everything you need to know about the Niang and Boucher deals

06 Aug 2025

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Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics are making moves again! Georges Niang is on his way to Utah as the Celtics shed additional salary and bring themse...

Throwback Pod: Live on YouTube after the Celtics win Banner 18

03 Aug 2025

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It's a busy week for the First to the Floor team, so to fill the void, we're reblasting the pod we did live on YouTube moments after the Celtics won B...

Predicting where the Celtics will land in the East this year

28 Jul 2025

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The Boston Celtics are entering the 2025-2026 NBA season with an unimaginably diminished roster, with Jayson Tatum likely to miss the entire season. C...

Can Celtics culture handle Ben Simmons?

24 Jul 2025

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The Boston Celtics are rumored to be in the running for Australian NBA player Ben Simmons. Would Celtics fans even want him on team, or could Brad Ste...

Marcus Smart is a Laker, and a Summer League Recap

21 Jul 2025

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Why, Marcus? How could you?? Plus, Summer League stock report, Celtics trade rumors, and much more. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vi...

Jordan Walsh leads the charge in a Lakers defeat

18 Jul 2025

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The unironic Jordan Walsh love era has arrived. Walshy looked great against Bronny James' Lakers in the Celtics' second-to-last Summer League game. We...

Summer League check-in, Jaylen's livestream comments, and more Dame reports

14 Jul 2025

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Monitoring the Celtics Summer League stock market, plus more Dame Lillard reports, and some Celtics fans are angry about Jaylen Brown's livestream dis...

Summer League Splendour | Hugo and Walsh shine in Memphis takedown

12 Jul 2025

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Hugo Gonzalez and Jordan Walsh both stood out as the Celtics won their opening Summer League game against Memphis. Meanwhile, Kenny Lofton entertained...

Summer League pressure rankings and Brad Stevens' revealing press conference

11 Jul 2025

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The Boston Celtics' Summer League campaign tips off in Las Vegas. Which player is under the most pressure to perform? Is it Jordan Walsh in his 3rd ye...

Which Celtics are primed for a developmental leap this year?

08 Jul 2025

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It's time for our leap candidacy draft. Which Celtics players are most likely to take a leap this season? Payton Pritchard with a potential starting r...

Could Dame to Boston really happen, and would it work?

04 Jul 2025

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Reports have confirmed Damian Lillard is weighing up whether or not to join the Boston Celtics to rehab with Jayson Tatum. Plus, Wyc Grousbeck made an...

The Celtics reset is officially underway

02 Jul 2025

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The Boston Celtics have provided some clear indications over the past few days about their intentions for next season. What do the Luka Garza and Josh...

Free Agency recap and rookie deep-dive with NikNBA

01 Jul 2025

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Recapping all of the latest NBA Free Agency movements impacting the Boston Celtics, including Luke Kornet to the Spurs. Plus, @NikNBA joins us for a d...

Draft Recap: What roles will Hugo González and Amari Williams play on the Celtics next year?

27 Jun 2025

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The Boston Celtics have just wrapped up the 2025 NBA draft, selecting Hugo González, Amari Williams and Max Shulga. What will their roles be this yea...

The Definitive Celtics Draft Night Preview (w/ Ben Pfeifer)

25 Jun 2025

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Ben Pfeifer of SportsKeeda and Swish Theory joins us to preview the 2025 NBA Draft for the Boston Celtics. Who is Brad Stevens likely to draft at 28-3...