684: Celtics in PRIME Position to Land Next Star? w/ Dan Devine

684: Celtics in PRIME Position to Land Next Star? w/ Dan Devine

Author: CLNS Media Sports Network July 10, 2026 Duration: 1:10:29
Dan Devine is a Senior NBA writer for Yahoo! Sports. Dan joins the program today to discuss the fallout of the Jaylen Brown trade, whether Boston is leaning too much into the analytics, and why the Celtics are preparing themselves for a much clearer future. X: @yourmandevine 7:01 Jaylen is not the player he thinks he is 24:58 Celtics can pounce on next star move 34:22 Will every team get a chance to truly have a star? 46:33 Are the Celtics leaning too much into analytics? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 9th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!  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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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
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661: Celtics Big Man Trade Targets w/ Seth Landman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:37
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660: Jaylen is NOT a MVP Candidate w/ Bobby Krivitsky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:51
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659: Should Celtics Keep Simons Long-Term? w/ Justin Turpin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:30
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658: Tatum WILL Adjust to Brown's New Role w/ Dan Greenberg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:46
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656: Is Jaylen a Top Five NBA Player This Year w/ Bobby Manning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:14
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