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.
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First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast
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Payton Pritchard just humiliated the Lakers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:53
The Boston Celtics are on a roll after the all-star break, with the added spice of Jayson Tatum's imminent return. Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown just absolutely decimated the Lakers in LA, leaving Luka, Lebron and fa…
Tatum rumblings, Warriors recap, Lakers preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:33
Jaysom Tatum continues to show signs of an imminent return. Meanwhile, the Celtics returned from the all-star break firing on all cylinders, while a healthy Lakers matchup is right around the corner. Learn more about you…
Throwback: Celtics Trivia Grand Final Showdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:46
It's an off week for the First to the Floor crew, which means it's time to dust off an absolute classic from the archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mid-Season Grades: Championship Caliber or Just Good? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:04
Are the Celtics elite-level NBA championship contenders, or are they just good-ish? We grade each Celtic player at the All-Star break and discuss whether this roster + Jayson Tatum is enough to bring home banner 19. Lear…
Jayson Tatum dropping big hints about his return [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:26
Jayson Tatum, having just completed a full practice with the Maine Celtics, addressed the Boston media today and provided an update on his recovery efforts. While he shared no concrete updates, the signs are pointing to…
Live Reactions to the NBA Trade Deadline [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:17
Josh Minott and Chris Boucher have been traded, yet the Celtics didn't duck under the luxury tax. What does that mean for the future? We recap the Celtics' moves at the trade deadline, along with all the key moves around…
The Vučević trade has Celtics fans divided [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:50
The Boston Celtics made a big splash ahead of the NBA trade deadline. What does this say about the Celtics' future plans, and how does this impact a potential Jayson Tatum return? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Bucks game recap, Haynes Tatum report, trade deadline banter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:24
The Boston Celtics absolutely destroyed the Milwaukee Bucks and have now won two in a row. Plus, what's the deal with the Chris Haynes report on Jayston Tatum's wavering commitment to returning this season? Learn more ab…
The Survival Mode Celtics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:09
The Celtics are officially in "survival mode" as they grind through a dreary schedule and snowy New England weather ahead of the trade deadline. It's been a strange stretch of games, highlighted by a double-overtime thri…