687: Could Paul George be a Better Fit Than Jaylen Brown w/ Brian Barrett

687: Could Paul George be a Better Fit Than Jaylen Brown w/ Brian Barrett

Author: CLNS Media Sports Network July 31, 2026 Duration: 1:11:28
Brian Barrett hosts "Off The Pike" for Spotify and The Ringer Podcast Network. Barrett joins the program to discuss LeBron changing the balance of power in the Eastern Conference, whether PG could fit better than JB on the '26-27 Celtics, and why lineups will matter more than ever. X: @itsbrianbarrett 706 Does LeBron moving East change the power in the conference? 25:02 Does the League love LeBron changing teams? 29:58 Finding the right lineup synergy 40:58 Could PG fit better than JB? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 30th, 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 $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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683: Boston's Big Bet Against Jaylen Brown w/ John Zannis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:33
John Zannis hosts "The Garden Report " on the CLNS Media Network. John joins the program to discuss the Jaylen Brown trade, coping with the return, and wondering how Paul George fits now on the Celtics roster. X: @John_Z…
682: Are We SURE Jaylen Brown Cannot Return to Boston? w/ Sean Grande [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:08
Sean Grande is the radio play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics and the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss the aftermath of Giannis's move to Miami, whether the Celtics can repair the Jayl…
680: Are the Celtics Back IN on Giannis w/ Dan Greenberg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:50
Greenie covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the C's speculative interest in trading for Giannis, the real tools to significantly improve the team, and how impressiv…
678: Most Jaylen Trades Don't Make Celtics Better w/ Cedric Maxwell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:20
Cedric Maxwell is the color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network and the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals. Max joins the show to discuss Jaylen's most recent comments, why Boston is better off retaining him, and what h…
677: Should Celtics Build a Team to Beat the Spurs? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:41
Adam and Evan are solo this week. On this week's program the boys discuss the current state of the NBA playoffs, using the final four teams as a guide to build for the future. Does a Giannis trade mean Boston can compete…
676: Celtics Should Add THIS Big Man in Free Agency w/ Keith Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:29
Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics offseason plans, why he isn't as concerned about a Jaylen Brown extension, and the one big move you aren't thi…
675: Celtics Lacked Athleticism in Sixers Series w/ Gary Washburn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:13
Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the flameout against Philadelphia, what Boston should do with Jaylen Brown, and why Joe Mazzulla might need some…