644: Tatum Will Return, Celtics Will Make Playoffs

644: Tatum Will Return, Celtics Will Make Playoffs

Author: CLNS Media Sports Network October 4, 2025 Duration: 1:12:02
Media Day has passed, which means we have REAL CONTENT for the first time in MONTHS. Adam and Evan get into Tatum’s video update, Anfernee Simons defensive comments, and Al Horford’s departure to Golden State. 6:52 Does Tatum update video change anything? 19:01 Celtics playoff run is a reality 30:15 Simons defensive comments concerning? 55:07 Al Horford departs for the West Coast Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 in lineups when you play $5! Download the Gametime app today, create an account, and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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638: Celtics are ABSOLUTELY a East Playoff Team w/ Gary Washburn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:48
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637: Should Pritchard be Celtics Starting Point Guard? w Jack Simone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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636: The Anfernee Simons Paradox w/ Seth Landman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:38
Seth Landman is a former NBA Fantasy Basketball Writer. Seth joins the program to discuss the Celtics newest addition (Chris Boucher), does an Anfernee Simons trade even exist, and KG's postseason dominance. X: @slandman…
634: Celtics in BOTTOM Tier of Eastern Conference? w/ Brian Barrett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:24
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633: Were Celtics REALLY in Dame Sweepstakes? w/ Jared Weiss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:51
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Duration: 1:06:09
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631: Hugo Gonzalez NOT a Celtics Fit? w/ Matt Powers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:03
Matt Powers is the co-founder of Swish Theory. Matt joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics 2025 Draft Class. He gives thoughts on the fits Max Shulga, Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams. X: @DraftPow 3:19 Shulga rank…
630: Celtics Owners CHEAP w/ Most Recent Trades? w/ Keith Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:22
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629: Should the Celtics KEEP Kristaps Porzingis? w/ Steve Bulpett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:13
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Celtics potentially keeping Kristaps…