Wemby is awesome but where do the Celtics go from here?

Wemby is awesome but where do the Celtics go from here?

Author: First to the Floor May 20, 2026 Duration: 1:09:48
There are some alarmingly incredible talents emerging around the NBA right around the time when the Tatum and Brown Celtics are hunting their second championship. What do the Celtics need to do to re-enter championship contention? Plus, Jaylen Brown vs Steven A Smith, and ranking what moments might still happen in the Jays era. 🎧Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zotdzs 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zlVVko 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!: https://bit.ly/fttfmerch 💚JOIN THE PATREON: https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor 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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No Giannis, so what's next for the Celtics? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:26
Brad Stevens and the Celtics front office had to draw the line when it came to coughing up the assets Milwaukee wanted for Giannis. So what now for the Celtics? Is the Jaylen Brown situation salvageable, or is there anot…
The Giannis to Boston Rumors Are Getting Too Real [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:51
Seems like Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics might be back in on Giannis, or is it all just posturing to make Pat Riley and the Miami Heat overpay? Plus, an NBA Finals Recap -- Can Wemby and the Spurs keep the series a…
What a Knicks title might mean for the Celtics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:43
Jake and Spooney talk about the impending doom of a Knicks championship and what the Celtics need to do to get back to the top of the mountain. With that in mind, they'll talk some additional big man targets and the draf…
Solving the Center Rotation, and an NBA Finals Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:46
Brad Stevens needs to improve the Celtics' front court this offseason, and there's quite a few options available to him. Big swing for Giannis, or a platoon of capable bigs with differing specialities? Plus, Wemby is in…
The Celtics Nightmare Scenario Is Actually Happening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:24
Jaylen Brown made 2nd team All-NBA, but the mood is sour as the Knicks are on the verge of making the NBA Finals. Plus, Derrick White finally gets all-defense acknowledgement, Wemby is awesome, and much more. Can't watch…
Exit Interviews: Derrick White & Payton Pritchard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:30
What would you ask Derrick White and Payton Pritchard now that the season is over? Jake and Spooney dive into this in part 2 of our Exit Interviews series. Plus, has interest in Giannis dulled after Myles Turner's recent…
Exit Interviews: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:56
Kicking off our offseason exit interview series. What would you (hypothetically) ask Tatum and Brown at the conclusion of this season? Plus, a vibe-check after the Knicks sweep the Sixers, and much more. Learn more about…
The Celtics are at a fork in the road [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 s…
The 2026 Celtics Season Debrief [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:03
Let's unpack the 2025-2026 Boston Celtics season. Are we ringing the alarm bells, or is there optimism to be found as the dust settles on a disappointing and premature end to the post-season? On this episode, power-ranki…