The Celtics are at a fork in the road

The Celtics are at a fork in the road

Author: First to the Floor May 9, 2026 Duration: 53:34
Brad Stevens said it himself; "I'm pissed"... "we have to get better". What will the Celtics do this offseason to get back into contention for an NBA championship, and what do Jaylen Brown's ongoing livestream comments say about that? The Celtics have continued to deliver talking points long after their first-round exit. Plus, at least one burning question about a potential Giannis trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Ben Vallis, Jake Issenberg, and Wayne Spooney, First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast offers a distinct voice from outside the traditional media scrum. This is a conversation among fans who know their basketball, serving up a mix of passionate, levelheaded overreactions and genuinely coherent analysis, all while never forgetting to have a few laughs along the way. As part of the CLNS Network, the podcast naturally benefits from unique access to a roster of great guests, including familiar voices like Abby Chin, Chris Forsberg, and Drew Carter. The result is a show that feels like hanging out with the most knowledgeable fans in the room, breaking down everything from the latest nail-biting game and front-office drama to the broader narratives shaping the league. Each episode of this Boston Celtics podcast digs into the details with humor and heart, creating a space where serious talk and camaraderie share the floor. Tune in for the kind of authentic, unfiltered discussion that truly captures the highs, lows, and endless debates of following this historic franchise.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Celtics Crush Philly: Game 1 Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:04
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 decisive beat-down of the Sixers with impactful performances across the ful…
Celtics/Sixers Mega Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:44
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 are the key matchups? What are the advantages favoring the Celtics? W…
Jake travels to Boston to join the Celtics media [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:26
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 discuss the end of the regular season and look ahead to the playoffs. Lea…
The Celtics and Knicks are on a collision course [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:17
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? Plus. Jake has arrived in Boston to cover the Celtics for the final 2…
Raptors recap, Bill Simmons drama + more [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:15
The Toronto Raptors reminded us why they're a preferred first round matchup, Tatum's passing chops are getting league-wide recognition, and Bill Simmons is caught up in some twitter drama. Learn more about your ad choice…
Chris Forsberg on the Celtics' Playoff Outlook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:11
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 we discuss what things might look like for the Celtics through mid-Apri…
The Jays Dominate the Heat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:49
Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joined Jake Issenberg on Celtics Late Night to discuss the Celtics' absolute pantsing on the Miami Heat, the Jays' overall dominance, Jaylen looking good after that scary injury report, a…
Tatum POTW and Jaylen's battle for 1st team All-NBA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:48
Jayson Tatum just won Eastern Conference "Player of the Week" like 3 weeks after returning from an Achilles rupture. How does his trajectory change the playoff landscape in the East? Plus, Jaylen Brown's 1st Team All-NBA…
The Celtics are in the contender conversation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:35
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 hopes, the notion of being "in the mix", comparisons to the '22 team,…