The Boston Celtics chose Hugo Gonzalez out of Real Madrid at No. 28, Amari Williams out of Kentucky at No. 46, and Max Shulga out of VCU at No. 57 during the 2025 NBA Draft. We dive into the background and skill sets of all three players, plus provide some context on why the Celtics chose them and why Boston traded the No. 32 pick of the second round in exchange for four second-round picks from the Orlando Magic. Fans also chime in on what they expect from the new players, and we preview the NBA Summer League which begins July 10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Payton Pritchard outscored New York’s entire bench all by himself while the Celtics offense returned to its dominant ways while racking up 20 makes from long distance. A raucous crowd at Madison Square Garden did nothing to harm Boston – and actually may have done the opposite – as the ‘road dogs’ continued to pile up wins on the road this season. We’re sounding off on it all, including observations from start to finish of Game 3, to Kristaps Porzingis’ health, to what to expect in Monday’s Game 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are set to collide in the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals 👀 On this episode of Celtics Weekly, Marc D’Amico and Meghan Ottolini dive into our matchup with the Knicks, including a look at how we can defend Jalen Brunson and his clutch play, and Derrick White's comments from practice. Later, radio voice of the Boston Celtics Sean Grande joins the show to share his thoughts on the series and what he’s watching for as he prepares to call the games. Jayson Tatum later steps into the spotlight as we highlight his incredible performance against the Orlando Magic. We also roll through the top plays from Round 1, get some inside access with both Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum and hear from birthday boy Taylor Snow with some numbers that matter most heading into Round 2. Everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, right here on Celtics Weekly 0:00 Intro 
0:42 Jrue Holiday Sportsmanship Award 🏆
1:19 Celtics vs. Knicks preview 👀
9:04 Top 10 Plays from Round One 🎥
2:40 Inside Access from the locker room ☘️
14:51 Courtside with Sean Grande 🎙️ 
19:30 Taylor made stats breakdown 📊
22:35 Player Spotlight - Jayson Tatum 💪See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boston Celtics weren’t able to get a shot off at the end of overtime to potentially tie the game up and the New York Knicks outlasted them for a 108-105 win at TD Garden. The win gives New York home-court advantage right out of the gates, while the Celtics aim to regain their rhythm Wednesday night. We’re sounding off on the final seconds of regulation, Boston’s offensive struggles, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford’s non-stats impact, and Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby carrying the Knicks to the win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayson Tatum was in his bag Tuesday night as the Boston Celtics demolished the Orlando Magic to close out a gentleman’s sweep and advance to the second round. Tatum logged his second straight 30-point double-double as the Celtics exploded during the second half to turn a two-point deficit into a 31-point win. We’re sounding off on Tatum’s performance, the moment the game changed when Jaylen Brown drew a fifth foul on Paolo Banchero, and on the vibes the Celtics are feeling as they await either the New York Knicks or Detroit Pistons in the next round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Celtics took a 3-1 series lead Sunday night thanks to a 16-7 run to close the game out. Jayson Tatum accounted for nine of those 16 points, including three off of yet another foul by Paolo Banchero on a Tatum 3. Boston’s superstar wing scored 37 points in the game, and he and Jaylen Brown combined to shoot 23-for-24 from the free-throw line. We’re sounding off on Boston’s increased aggression, the team’s defense led by Al Horford, and Boston being a league-best 20-2 on the season following a loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final 30 seconds of Game 3 were total chaos. Inadvertent whistles and game and shot clock concerns helped the Orlando Magic sneak out with a 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics. This was a defensive slugfest reminiscent of the early 2000s, with both teams struggling to score. We’re diving in and sounding off on everything that happened, including those final 30 seconds, before taking a few comments from our fans on what went down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We opened the 2025 NBA Playoffs with a strong Game 1 win over the Orlando Magic, and Marc D’Amico and Meghan Ottolini are breaking it all down on this edition of Celtics Weekly. Plus, they react to Payton Pritchard’s Sixth Man of the Year campaign and share a behind-the-scenes look at how he celebrated the moment. They are joined by John Havlicek's wife, Beth, to discuss the legacy of the award in her husband's honor. Marc and Meghan also take a look back at Marathon Monday with the Shamrock Foundation while scrolling through some of the week’s best social moments with Melisa Valdez. We answered some burning questions from the fans in We’ve Got Mail, and finally, we wrap things up with Marc and Meghan’s predictions for Game 2 and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaylen Brown was unconscious during Game 2 and piled up a monster 36-point double-double to lead the Boston Celtics past the Orlando Magic despite Boston playing without superstar wing Jayson Tatum. Kristaps Porzingis also added in a 20-point double-double, and the C’s delivered clutch play across the board. We’re sounding off on the incredible atmosphere at TD Garden, and taking comments from the fans on Jrue Holiday’s dunk, the determination Boston is showing, and a balanced effort across the board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jays had an off night. No problem. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard were there to pick up the slack with a combined 49 points on 62 percent shooting! And Jrue Holiday was all over the court, asserting himself on defense and drilling 3-pointers. Those three players are the reasons why Boston was able to dominate this game while The Jays had an off night. We’re sounding off on that, plus the Celtics’ intensity and physicality, following the Game 1 win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens joins the show for an exclusive and lengthy conversation about this team and its pursuit of a second straight title. He touches on everything from bringing the team back, to the potential of this team actually being better than last season's team, to some of his most viral memes and pictures. Meghan Ottolini and Marc D'Amico dive into the film to preview the upcoming NBA playoffs series between the Celtics and the Orlando Magic, and also rewind through a strong finish to the regular season, including JD Davison earning an NBA contract, Jrue Holiday receiving the Red Auerbach Award, and Derrick White picking up the Tommy Award. Taylor Snow joins the set to spotlight Neemias Queta’s insane dunk score, Payton Pritchard’s Game 82 heroics and Sam Hauser’s lights-out free throw percentage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Celtics Weekly, things get loud—and a little wild. Meghan Ottolini and Marc D’Amico react to the Celtics shattering the NBA team record for made threes in a season (1,394 and counting 👀) and dive into some offbeat moments, including Sam Hauser & Luke Kornet encouraging fans to bark like dogs—yes, seriously. We also check in on the Maine Celtics’ postseason run, relive Kristaps Porziņģis’ bloody, flex-worthy moment, and roll through the top Plays of the Week. In Courtside with Abby Chin, we take a walk down memory lane with her favorite walk-off interviews. Plus, we shine the Player Spotlight on Jayson Tatum and his MVP-worthy season, then zoom out for a Future Focus on the final three games and how the play-in standings are shaping up. All that, and yes—plenty of barking on this week’s Celtics Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a week of ‘welcome backs’ on Celtics Weekly 🫡 We welcome the Celtics home from a 6-0 road trip, and Meghan Ottolini and Taylor Snow welcome Marc D’Amico back into the host’s chair. In this episode, Meghan and Marc highlight the back end of that record-setting trip, and we hear from Derrick White after breaking the Celtics’ single-season three-point mark. Taylor highlights some impressive Payton Pritchard rebounding numbers, setting Meghan and Marc up for a deep dive into Pritchard’s Sixth Man of the Year case. Speaking of awards, the Celtics earned a bunch this week: JD Davison was named G League Player of the Year, and Joe Mazzulla earned his fourth East Coach of the Month honor, so we make sure to spread love to them both. Finally, we shift gears from March to April, taking a look at a four-game week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston’s “Road Dogs” continue to rise 😤 In this episode of Celtics Weekly, Meghan Ottolini and Chris Forsberg recap a 3-0 start to the road trip by diving into the Plays of the Week, Joe Mazzulla gives us an update on Jayson Tatum’s ankle injury and Chris dives into Baylor Scheierman’s QB-like playmaking. Melisa Valdez joins the show to highlight some of trending social media posts, and then we shine the Player Spotlight on Sam Hauser, who’s been on a tear over the last 15 days. Finally, we look ahead to the second half of the road trip, and Chris reveals his bold/cold method of staying awake for these 10 PM games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a big week of headlines for the Celtics, as Kristaps Porzingis made his return, Payton Pritchard set multiple NBA records and the team collected its 11th straight playoff berth. Meghan Ottolini and Drew Carter dive into the Plays of the Week and are joined by Taylor Snow for a Taylor Made Stats segment, highlighting Jrue Holiday’s recent success and Baylor Scheierman’s big night. Assistant GM Austin Ainge joins us to talk all things college basketball, from scouting future talent, to memorable tournament moments from the current Celtics roster. We go behind the scenes with the players for a fun Inside Access segment, before finally wrapping up with Future Focus, where we look ahead to a six-game trip out West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meghan Ottolini and Drew Carter break down another dominant stretch, recapping wins over the Lakers, Blazers, Sixers and Jazz. Plus, hear what Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum had to say about the historic Celtics-Lakers rivalry after Boston’s statement win. Later, we check in with Melisa Valdez for the latest edition of Social Snapshot before heading into Inside Access, where we take you behind the scenes of Kevin Garnett’s meet-up with Deuce Tatum and a special Team USA ring presentation for the Celtics’ trio of Olympians. We then shine the spotlight on Al Horford, who’s coming off an incredible stretch, before finally looking ahead to another big week with matchups against the Thunder, Heat and Nets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a big week ahead for the Celtics, and we’ve got everything you need to know 👀 Meghan Ottolini and Drew Carter break down the top plays from the past week and then jump ahead to Boston’s game-of-the-year matchup with the new-look Lakers. Taylor Snow delivers the latest Taylor Made Stats, including Jayson Tatum’s historic pre-27 numbers and a milestone moment for Tatum and Derrick White as sharpshooting teammates. Plus, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Torrey Craig, getting to know the new Celtic wing on a deeper level. We meet another new Celtic, Miles Norris, a two-way forward with New England ties, who expresses his excitement about joining the C’s in our Small Bites segment. Finally, we look ahead to some other key matchups on the horizon as part of our seven-game homestand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Celtics Weekly, Meghan Ottolini and Chris Forsberg take you inside the highly anticipated Celtics City premiere, featuring a look at the HBO trailer and an interview with Celtics PR legend Jeff Twiss. Plus, we spotlight Derrick White’s tremendous February stretch,and Joe Mazzulla emphasizes his point guard’s impact when he’s playing with joy. We welcome Melisa Valdez to scroll through some recent social media highlights in Social Snapshot. And finally, we dive into Weekly Predictions, where we talk Jayson Tatum triple-doubles, Boston’s impressive streak of double-digit wins and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like the Celtics returning to action after the break, we are back as well ☘️ Meghan Ottolini and Chris Forsberg break down Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s big moments from All-Star weekend, including a behind-the-scenes look at their time in San Francisco. Plus, did Tatum deserve another ASG MVP? We also catch up with Celtics PR legend Jeff Twiss to reflect on his Hall of Fame recognition and preview an upcoming HBO docuseries featuring the team. Then, it’s time to lock back in as the Celtics get the regular season back underway against the Cavs, Knicks and Raptors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a new addition to the squad 👀 Meghan Ottolini and Drew Carter break down what Torrey Craig brings to the team and how he fits into the lineup. Plus, we dive into All-Star Weekend storylines, from the Jays joining forces on Team Shaq to JD Davison making his mark in the Rising Stars Challenge. Taylor Snow drops by with this week’s Taylor Made Stats, giving us the numbers from the Celtics' latest stretch. We also have some fun off the court, assigning Celtics to their ideal football positions, debating whether Payton Pritchard or Victor Wembanyama is the bigger award-season lock and choosing between a sunny beach or a snowy ski lodge for the perfect All-Star break escape. All that and more, including a preview of the Celtics’ upcoming matchup with the Spurs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.