671: Celtics Holding Back in Final Knicks Battle? w/ Keith Smith

671: Celtics Holding Back in Final Knicks Battle? w/ Keith Smith

Author: CLNS Media Sports Network April 10, 2026 Duration: 1:10:00
Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics most recent loss to the New York Knicks, Jayson Tatum exorcising some demons in Madison Square Garden, and whether Boston should actually trade for Giannis. X: @KeithSmithNBA 4:17 Key takeaways from last Celtics-Knicks game of the year 19:27 Tatum exorcising demons at MSG 36:31 Scheierman shines 48:38 Should Celtics explore Giannis trades? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, April 10th 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks, Gold Belly, and Rocket Money! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy partner of CLNS Media. Download the Prize Picks app and use the code CLNS for $50 in lineups when you play your first $5. Go to GoldBelly.com/CBP and get 20% off your first order and free shipping! And download the Rocket Money app and use the code CBP to get started on your financial journey today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For die-hard fans who live and breathe green, Celtics Beat is the essential, year-round audio companion. This podcast stands apart by delivering consistent, weekly analysis without fail, offering a steady pulse on the Boston Celtics and the broader NBA landscape. Host Adam Kaufman digs into the games, the strategies, and the stories behind the team, providing depth that goes beyond the box score. What truly defines this show is its access; it regularly features conversations with prominent and respected voices from around the league, personalities who shape the narrative of the sport. Listeners get a direct line to the insights that matter, making each episode a comprehensive update. It’s a deep, reliable dive for anyone who wants to stay connected to every twist and turn of the Celtics' journey, all delivered with the authority of the CLNS Media Sports Network. Tune in to this podcast for the uninterrupted, informed discussion that true fans rely on.
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664: Tatum Should Come Back SOON w/ Cedric Maxwell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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663: Eastern Conference Stronger Than Expected? w/ Keith Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:38
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662: Celtics Vucevic Trade a Cost-Cutting Move? w/ Bobby Manning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:58
Bobby Manning is the host of The Garden Report and Celtics Daily. Bobby joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics new-look roster, Nikola Vucevic's fit in green, and Jayson Tatum's mental hurdle. X: @RealBobManning…
661: Celtics Big Man Trade Targets w/ Seth Landman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:37
Seth Landman is a former ESPN Fantasy Basketball writer and a good friend of the show. Seth joins the program to discuss the emergence of young wing players, what to do at the trade deadline, and what to make of the rece…
660: Jaylen is NOT a MVP Candidate w/ Bobby Krivitsky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:51
Bobby Krivitsky covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and contributes to Forbes. Bobby joins the program to chat about Hugo Gonzalez's big night, the C's health luck, and why Jaylen really isn't in line for the…
659: Should Celtics Keep Simons Long-Term? w/ Justin Turpin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:30
Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Justin joins the program to crown the King of Boston, explain Jaylen's slump, and why Boston can get a better hold on the two-seed soon. X: @JustinmTurpin 3:30 Are the Ja…
658: Tatum WILL Adjust to Brown's New Role w/ Dan Greenberg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:46
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for Barstool sports. Greenie joins the show to discuss the Celtics chase for 40/20, Tatum's adjustment to Jaylen Brown, and how great Payton Pritchard is th…
656: Is Jaylen a Top Five NBA Player This Year w/ Bobby Manning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:14
Bobby Manning is a Celtics Beat writer for CLNS Media and Boston Sports' Journal. He also co-hosts the Garden Report and other podcasts for CLNS Media. Bobby joins the program to discuss the growth of Joe Mazzulla and Ja…