Celtics Stuff Live | The Original Boston Celtics Podcast

In the first half or the show Jon and Justin look ahead to Wednesday's match-up against the Cavs and second guess just about every decision the organization has made since the All-Star break, including the one from Sunday to play Lebron James extended minutes to secure a win against Indiana.  In the second half of the show the guys discuss Jae Crowder's elbow and how "weird" it is that we do not have an update yet on the status.  From there, Jon finally has his chance to through serious like the way of the Dancing Bear, now playing in Maine with the Red Claws, and review a curious re-ordering of the 2016 draft class recently put out by Chad Ford and Kevin Pelton.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics are now in sole possession of first place after the Spurs thump the Cavs who are slipping down the stretch.  Jon and Justin discuss Lebron's injury in that match-up and the likelihood that the Celtics will finish in 1st place.  We also look back at the win predictions from Chris Forsberg's ESPN Celtics Summer forecast to see how likely they are to come true for the season.  Also covered in the show are recent updates on the Blake Griffin and Gordon Hayward free agent front for potential offseason acquisitions along with our preferred postseason opponents.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Justin kick off discussing a "more dominant than the scoreboard indicates" win against the Wizards that has them in the driver's seat for the 2nd overall seed in the Eastern Conference with an eye on Cleveland as they try to manage Lebron's load down the stretch.  Other topics on the show include what the Celtics need to focus on between now and the playoffs, Ray Allen on the outs with the '08 Championship Team reunion vacation, and a round up March Madness and potential Celtics lotto picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Justin express frustration with losses to the Clippers and Nuggets over the past week, while lauding the performance of the defense against the Warriors in a late night win on Wednesday.  With March Madness on deck, there is some love for Jayson Tatum and a look at some of the potential Celtics draft picks that will be featured during the tournament.  In the second half of the show, we look at the Western Conference standings and potential playoff match-ups as well as the Celtics seeding in the Eastern Conference and how they will perform against lesser opponents down the stretch with so many home games and not much distance to travel.  Will they "Do Their Job"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming off a brutal last minute loss to the Suns, Jon and Justin begin to look ahead to March Madness and prospects in the draft because who wants to relive Sunday night, really?  In the second half of the show, we discuss Positional Flexibility as it relates to the existing roster, future moves and cornucopias.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Justin come out of the All-Star break on fire, unlike the Celtics who dropped one to the Raps withe their new additions sans Lowry and escaped with a victory last night against the Pistons.  The good news is that Justin's untouchables Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart played a big role in the messy win.  The bad news is that The Duke had to hear about it and revisit the kind of superstitious numerology that makes Justin appear a little off his rocker.  Enjoy the show, it is a fun one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trade deadline is fast approaching and with Isaiah Thomas giving us the googly eyes we decided to stay woke and record late night, waiting on every tweet like all other manic Celtics twitter insomniacs.  All Star weekend, Boogie, Hield versus Brown, PJ Tucker and Free Agency ran the gamut on this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Justin discuss the upcoming All-Star break and how the timing of Paul Pierce's last game sets the table well for some solid networking over the weekend.  We also get into the trade deadline, our list of untouchables, and potential trade targets at the deadline (mostly PG and JB).  Justin also laments the Jaylen Brown injury while Jon lauds the performance of James Young when called upon in the second half in a win against the Jazz.  Enjoy the show!​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Justin bask in the afterglow of Paul Pierce's final game in Boston and a week full of winning as the team went undefeated in this past week's set of games.  A little credit is handed out to Doc Rivers for his role in making the day extra special with not a dry eye to be found.  Jon and Justin also break down the progression of Jaylen Brown and debate Avery Bradley's fit on the roster now that the defense has found it's way in his absence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Justin discuss the recent defensive turnaround which will hopefully be the final resolve of a season long identity crisis at that end of the floor.  The Carmello  rumors don't seem to want to go away and Rondo pays tribute to "His Vets" as things in Chicago play out predictably poor.  Finally, with Paul Pierce's last game in Boston less than a week away, we talk about his legacy and remember some classic moments from his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon returns to the show after his week vacation in Disney and has his checklist of gripes for a Celtics team that has lost it's way on defense and went 1-2 in his absence.  There is some debate about the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony as a possible trade target, and proof that Phil Jackson has not been on Red Auerbach's level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Gilroy fills in this week while Jon Duke is vacationing at Disney World.  With the first half of the season set to close after the completion of tonight's tilt against the Hornets, we offer a mid-season review and set expectations for the second half.  Kelly Olynyk gets heavy discussion following his best performance of the season against the Hawks and subsequent bizarre ankle injury at practice on Sunday.  So goes the Celtics and while their depth doesn't put them over the top, it certainly keeps them from falling to the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference.  All  tht and more on this week's edition of Celtics Stuff Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Justin kick it all off with a look at the standings which find Tuesday's opponent, the Toronto Raptors, with a single game of separation in the standings.  The Celtics have won four straight while the Raps are 5-5 in their last ten games and the Celtics find themselves right where we thought they would be; fighting their Atlantic Division rival for 2nd place in the Conference.  In the second half of the show we take a quick look at Olynyk and Smart before giving our takes on Jae Crowder's response to the fans cheering for Gordon Hayward and rumors that Jimmy Butler may be available once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Justin return from a holiday break with lots to discuss from around the NBA.  The Celtics squad is now healthy and the schedule has finally begun to loosen it's grip.  Old Friend Rajon Rondo finds himself in a predictably awkward position with his new team and Justin wonders if it was all by design, not just in Chicago but Atlanta as well.  Enjoy the show!​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A very special Christmas Eve edition of Celtics Stuff Live featuring Adam Kaufman from Celtics @ 7 on 98.5 The Sports Hub making his first appearance on the show.  Adam elaborates on his Boogie Cousins trade rumors as a good follow up to our interview with Mike Gorman on Thursday and discusses the curious trifecta of seemingly contradictory concerns for the team  through the first 3rd of the season.  That being health, perimeter defense and needing Isaiah's offense to close games.  Happy Festivus!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good friend Mike Gorman makes his first appearance on Celtics Stuff Live for the 2016-2017 Regular Season.  We discuss the big win against the Grizzlies on Tuesday night, Isaiah Thomas' comments that they "turned the season around" and took a close look at the four most promising young players on the roster.  In the second half of the show, Jon and Justin asked Mike to settle their twitter debate on the lengthy reviews involving the league office and his experiences with Scal and the third person in the broadcast booth.  Don't miss this one - an hour of Mike Gorman to put you in the holiday spirit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Justin kickoff the show discussing the Isaiah Thomas, Boogie Cousins, and Noel trade chatter along with new CBA as details have begun to emerge that have a significant impact on teams ability to trade and structure their plans for the future.  With December 15th behind us and January 15th around the corner, the ratification of the new CBA should open the flood gates coming out of the holidays.  A look back at the week, the play of of the second unit and a healthy roster are discussed as well as whether Jonas Jerebko or Kelly Olynyk should supplant Amir Johnson in the starting line-up.  Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon laments his correct prediction for the Celtics record over the past week at 1-3 and Isaiah's injury is not pegged as the culprit.  While the injury has left the team without a go-to scorer in crunch time, it has also allowed Marcus Smart to showcase his passing abilities.  Justin wonders if it is time for Olynyk to move into the starting line-up as was discussed during the preseason.  Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Celtics Stuff Live, Jon and Justin discuss the flaws with the IT and D line-up in comparison to last season's team.  How strangely some of the strengths and weaknesses have been opposites with the exception of the rebounding deficiencies that have consistently plagued the club.  You had to know Boogie Cousins would be a topic of trade conversation as Justin eases on his boycott of any such trade as he has in the past.  Jon also comes clean with his college bball allegiances as well, with Alma Mater UMaine having played his Duke Blue Devils over the weekend on Saturday.  Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Justin review their predictions from last week including a close one against the T-Wolves and an encouraging performance against a perennial powerhouse in the San Antonio Spurs.  We give David Lee a hard time, discuss Justin's Dad's criticism of Isaiah Thomas when watching over the Thanksgiving holiday and make some Avery Bradley, Marcus Smart comparisons. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices