The Celtics cooked the Cavs and Jaylen Brown looked unstoppable doing it. After a 30-point explosion and a 20–3 run that blew the game open, Boston might finally be finding its groove. Adam and Ountae break down how Brown set the tone, Sam Hauser’s hot hand off the bench, and what Queta and Minott’s rebounding says about the team’s growing depth. Then Brian Barrett, host of Off The Pike on The Ringer, joins the show to talk about whether this was the moment the Celtics’ new identity took shape and how Joe Mazzulla’s adjustments are paying off. Plus, the crew debates if Austin Reaves is really the next James Harden and wraps things up with Wicked or Kick It, rating the best and worst NBA fits of the week. All that and more on the latest episode of Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell ft. Brian Barrett (Host of "Off The Pike" on The Ringer). GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Cavaliers / Celtics vs 76ers Preview 19:05 Celtics Outlook 5 Games In with Brian Barrett 37:02 Is Austin Reaves the Next James Harden? 45:49 NBA Fashion: Wicked Or Kick It / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anfernee Simons caught fire in the fourth quarter and powered the Celtics to a convincing win in New Orleans. Adam Kaufman and Ountae Campbell break down what Simons’ breakout means for Boston’s rotation, whether he should start over Payton Pritchard, and if Joe Mazzulla’s lineup shuffling is helping or hurting the team. The guys react to Jaylen Brown’s leadership comments, debate the tanking talk, and preview a physical matchup with the Cavaliers. All that and more on Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Pelicans / 1-3 Season Start 18:05 Celtics vs Cavs Preview 34:09 Stop Me When You Hear A Better Player Than Jaylen Brown 44:05 End Of NBA Week 1 Overreactions / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics just blew a game they should have won against the 76ers and now the Knicks are waiting to test whether Boston can handle the pressure. A 117-116 home loss exposed cracks in Boston’s late-game execution and defense. VJ Edgecombe’s surprise 34-point debut showed there are new challenges the Celtics must contain. Can Joe Mazzulla’s team bounce back at Madison Square Garden? Adam and Ountae break down Jaylen Brown’s frustration over the final possession, Derrick White’s third-quarter takeover, and Tyrese Maxey’s 40-point performance that left Boston searching for answers. They also look ahead to the Knicks matchup and how the Celtics must adjust to New York’s pace, size, and physicality. Then the show takes a turn off the court with shocking news about former Celtics Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier who were arrested in a reported Mafia-linked betting scandal. Legal Sports Report’s Sam McQuillan joins to explain the charges, possible fallout, and what this could mean for the NBA’s integrity policies. To wrap things up it is Wicked or Kick It as Adam and Ountae judge NBA tunnel fits from Jaylen Brown, SGA, and Victor Wembanyama before revealing their League Pass games to watch. All that and more on Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman and Ountae Campbell featuring Sam McQuillan of Legal Sports Report. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs 76ers 12:43 Some Former Celtics Arrested For Illegal Betting with Sam McQuillan 26:58 Celtics at Knicks Preview 43:11 NBA Fashion: Wicked Or Kick It / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics already facing a crisis before tip-off? We dive into the Boston vs Philly matchup and ask the tough questions. Can the Celtics contain Joel Embiid without their usual size in the paint? Will Jaylen Brown play and if not who steps up to carry the scoring load? We break down key players, potential X-factors, and give our score predictions. Next up is our full NBA Season Preview. We reveal our picks for the final standings in both conferences and predict who makes it to the Western and Eastern Conference Finals. We also go all in on our NBA Finals matchup and championship winner. To wrap it up, we hand out our preseason picks for every major award from MVP to Rookie of the Year. No holding back and no safe choices. Get ready for bold takes, honest debates, and plenty of surprises on Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman, Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Celtics vs 76ers Preview 11:50 NBA Season Preview - Standings / Champions 36:23 NBA Season Preview - NBA Awards Pt. 1 45:58 NBA Season Preview - NBA Awards Pt. 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derrick White stole the show while Jaylen Brown’s hamstring raised new concerns for the Celtics just days before the season opener. Adam and Ountae break down White’s All-Star potential, Brown’s recovery timeline, and Xavier Tillman’s clutch game-winner against Toronto. They also dig into what Al Horford’s departure means for Boston’s culture, why Tatum’s injury could reshape the team’s goals, and whether the Celtics should chase wins or draft assets this season. Plus, Joe Mazzulla and his staff light up the media in a 57–4 scrimmage that has everyone talking. Hear it all on Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Biggest Takeaways from Celtics vs Raptors 20:47 NBA Preview - Atlantic Division - Boston Celtics 42:39 Why Al Horford Left The Celtics 47:03 Russell Westbrook Joins The Kings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Anfernee Simons about to become Boston’s breakout star? We break down the Celtics’ 138 to 107 blowout win over a depleted Cavaliers squad and discuss what stood out most from Simons’ TD Garden debut, Jaylen Brown’s playmaking, and Payton Pritchard’s strong start. Then we preview Boston’s final preseason matchup against the Raptors, including what lineups we still want to see and which players have the most to prove. In part three and four, we react to the first half of the NBA’s annual GM Survey, from the best offseason moves to which rule needs to be changed, and debate where the Celtics stack up in the eyes of league execs. All that and more on the latest episode of Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Biggest Takeaways from Celtics vs Cavs 17:45 Celtics vs Raptors - Preseason Finale Preview 32:51 Reacting To The NBA GM Survey Part 1 44:50 Reacting To The NBA GM Survey Part 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugo Gonzalez turned heads in the Celtics' preseason opener, bringing energy, defense, and a highlight dunk that lit up social media. Boston’s win over Memphis gave us early glimpses of what this team could be. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White looked sharp, the pace was faster, and surprise starters like Xavier Tillman Sr. and Chris Boucher raised questions about the rotation. We dive into what matters, what doesn’t, and how players like Gonzalez and Josh Minott might push for real minutes. Then it’s Mailbag time with bold takes on Jaylen Brown trades, Pritchard hype, and whether Boston has enough size. Later, we react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s comments about staying in Milwaukee and what they really mean for the Bucks. Plus, we close with a quick NBPA guessing game. All that and more on Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Biggest Takeaways from Celtics vs Grizzlies 22:53 Celtics Mailbag Comments (Trade Jaylen Brown) 37:40 Giannis Commits To Milwaukee… Kind Of 46:53 NBA Guessing Game: Poeltl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics just three smart moves away from Banner 19? Cap expert Keith Smith joins the show to pitch the Sensible, Sneaky, and Swing for the Fences moves that could finally get Boston over the hump. Next, Adam and Ountae each drop three bold predictions for the Celtics' 2025–26 season. These are not safe takes. We are talking hot, possibly reckless calls that could make us look like geniuses or fools by April. Then we react to LeBron’s so-called Second Decision, which turned out to be a Hennessy ad. Is this really his final season or just another tease? We close with a deep dive on the New York Knicks. Can Mike Brown take them further than Thibs? Will Brunson or KAT hit MVP form? And are they wasting a championship window by playing it safe? This episode of Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman and Ountae Campbell features Keith Smith, Spotrac contributor. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Fixing the Celtics with Keith Smith (Spotrac) 20:15 3 Bold Predictions For The Celtics 2025-26 Season 39:49 LeBron James - “The Second Decision” 47:56 NBA Preview - Atlantic Division - New York Knicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which three Celtics need to step up the most this season? Kasey and Ountae break down the players who could decide how far Boston goes. Jay King of The Athletic joins to talk Tatum’s outlook, roster strengths and flaws, and what kind of trade the Celtics might target. Then we get into Napheesa Collier’s powerful comments on WNBA leadership, Cathy Engelbert’s future, and whether Unrivaled is becoming a real threat to the league. Plus, our Raptors preview: Is Scottie Barnes ready to lead, or is Toronto still stuck in the middle? All that and more on Hold My Banner, hosted by Kasey Hudson and Ountae Campbell, featuring Jay King of The Athletic. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics  00:00 Who are the three most important Celtics this season? 16:41 Celtics Season Outlook with Jay King 33:13 Napheesa Collier Sets The Tone on the WNBA 47:51 NBA Preview - Atlantic Division - Toronto Raptors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics being overlooked heading into the season? Media Day showed a team focused on growth, not outside noise. Joe Mazzulla made it clear he’s sticking to his principles as he leads a reshaped roster through new challenges. Adam and Ountae break down what his approach means for a group still loaded with talent and potential. They discuss Jayson Tatum’s encouraging recovery update, Anfernee Simons’ surprising comments on defense, and how Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown could step into bigger leadership roles with Al Horford now in Golden State. Plus, what does Horford’s departure mean for the Celtics' identity and frontcourt depth, and should number 42 be retired in Boston? The Atlantic Division preview continues with fresh thoughts on the Sixers and an in-depth look at where the Nets stand heading into the season. Tune in to Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics #NBAMediaDay  00:00 Celtics Media Day Press Conferences 29:46 Al Horford Leaving The Celtics Again 41:57 NBA Preview - Atlantic Division - Philadelphia 76ers 46:02 NBA Preview - Atlantic Division - Brooklyn Nets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum is out indefinitely, but should he even return this season if the Celtics stay in the hunt? Adam and Ountae break down the risks of a comeback, what his absence means for the team’s identity, and whether Boston is quietly heading toward a reset. They also react to ESPN’s Top 100 rankings, including Jaylen Brown’s drop, Derrick White’s rise, and Payton Pritchard’s surprising leap. Plus, first impressions of the Celtics’ new City Edition jersey and full previews of the Cavaliers and 76ers as the East takes shape. All that and more on this week’s episode of Hold My Banner, hosted by Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Should Jayson Tatum Return To The Celtics This Season? 25:37 Celtics In ESPN’s NBA Rank Top 100 42:30 NBA Preview - Central Division - Cleveland Cavaliers 48:36 NBA Preview - Atlantic Division - Philadelphia 76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Payton Pritchard ready to take on a bigger role or is he best suited off the bench? We break down what he needs to prove, how the Celtics might use him without Tatum, and whether Anfernee Simons cuts into his future. Then we react to ESPN’s offseason survey where a someone picked Jayson Tatum to be the best player in the NBA by 2030. What does that say about his ceiling, and how far is he from names like Wemby, SGA, and Edwards? We also preview the Central Division. Did the Bucks actually improve by moving on from Dame? Can the Pacers stay competitive without Haliburton or is this a reset year? All that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Can Payton Pritchard Take Another Leap? 17:12 Who will be the best NBA player in 2030? 34:07 NBA Preview - Central Division - Milwaukee Bucks  44:28 NBA Preview - Central Division - Indiana Pacers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this the year one of the Celtics young wings finally breaks through? We’re talking Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, Josh Minott and Hugo Gonzalez as John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com joins the show to break down who has the best shot at cracking the rotation and earning real trust from Joe Mazzulla. Then we react to ESPN dropping the Celtics from number two to thirteen in their Future Power Rankings. Is that a fair take on the team’s direction or just an overreaction to the Tatum injury and offseason changes? We wrap with a Central Division preview focused on the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons. Can Josh Giddey lead Chicago’s backcourt and is Cade Cunningham ready to take the leap in Detroit? All that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji and Ountae Campbell featuring John Karalis. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics #NBAOffseason 00:00 Which Young Celtics Wing Will Step Up This Season? With John Karalis 26:02 Celtics Long-term Outlook (ESPN’s Future Power Rankings) 37:02 NBA Preview - Central Division - Chicago Bulls 45:22 NBA Preview - Central Division - Detroit Pistons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who should be the Celtics starting center on opening night, and could the wrong choice sink their season? We break down the options from Neemias Queta and Luka Garza to Chris Boucher and two-way rookie Amari Williams. Can Boston bring back Al Horford or explore a trade to fill the void without Jayson Tatum? Then we dive into the Pascal Siakam conversation. Is he the best available option to keep the Celtics in the playoff mix? What would a trade look like, and is the fit worth the cost? We also preview the Southeast Division, asking if Bam Adebayo can lead the Heat and whether the Magic made the leap from promising to legit after a bold offseason. All this and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Celtics Starting Center? 21:39 Pascal Siakam Potential Celtics Trade 37:21 NBA Preview - Southeast Division - Miami Heat 46:54 NBA Preview - Southeast Division - Orlando Magic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did Jaylen Brown just drop a real hint about playing for the Atlanta Hawks? His “you never know” comment has fans buzzing, and we’re breaking down what it could mean for the Celtics, the Hawks, and the future of both franchises. Would he fit with Trae Young, and could Atlanta even pull it off? We also dive into Adam Silver’s comments on the rising cost of streaming NBA games. Is the league making basketball more accessible or just harder to follow? Plus, Southeast Division previews for the Hornets and Hawks, and the strange story involving Kawhi Leonard and a suspicious payment from Aspiration. All that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Jaylen Brown To The Hawks? 19:09 Adam Silver Speaks On The Price Of Streaming NBA Games 39:01 NBA Preview - Southeast Division - Charlotte Hornets 46:06 NBA Preview - Southeast Division - Atlanta Hawks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics really better off swapping Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vucevic? In this episode, we break down Josh Canu’s latest trade proposal and debate whether Vucevic’s offensive skill set can make up for the defensive sacrifices. Is this a win-now move or just cap maneuvering? Then we dive into Max Lederman’s push to reunite Isaiah Thomas with the Celtics and ask: is it time to bring IT home, or has that ship sailed? Plus, we preview the OKC Thunder’s title defense and whether the Wizards rebuild is finally on track. All that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Celtics Trade Idea: Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vucevic 18:03 Celtics Should Reunite with Isaiah Thomas? 30:28 NBA Preview - Northwest Division - OKC Thunder 44:26 NBA Preview - Southeast Division - Washington Wizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neemias Queta might be the Celtics secret weapon this season. From Kristaps Porzingis giving him props at EuroBasket to the debate over whether Queta can carve out a real rotation role, the Celtics frontcourt depth suddenly looks intriguing. George and Ountae also break down whether Anfernee Simons could actually lead Boston in scoring, what Kawhi Leonard’s latest saga means for the Clippers, and why the Timberwolves and Nuggets are poised to shake up the West. All that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics #eurobasket 00:00 Neemias Queta & Anfernee Simons’ Celtics Roles 15:54 NBA’s Investigation of Kawhi Leonard & the Clippers Salary Circumvention 33:08 NBA Preview - Northwest Division - Minnesota Timberwolves 41:22 NBA Preview - Northwest Division - Denver Nuggets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you trade your Finals MVP for Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac, and a pile of picks? We open the show with a wild mock trade from Sports Illustrated that sends Jaylen Brown to Orlando. Is this the right time for Boston to make a move, or should they hold off until Tatum is back? We break down what the deal could mean for the Celtics’ identity, financial future, and long-term ceiling. Then, CBS Sports ranked Al Horford’s 2016 signing as the 17th-best free agent move of the century. Is it really that high? We look at Horford’s impact on the Tatum-Brown era and whether he’s the most important free agent in Celtics history. Later, we preview the Utah Jazz. Did they get enough value in the Sexton and Collins trades? Is Ace Bailey the right pick to lead the rebuild? And what should fans expect from this young core in 2025–26? We wrap with the Portland Trail Blazers. Was moving Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday the right call? Can Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe take the leap, or is this team still stuck in development mode? Tune in for all that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics #NBAOffseason 00:00 Basketball HOF + Mock Jaylen Brown Trade 19:47 Al Horford’s 2016 Celtics Free Agency Signing 33:58 NBA Preview - Northwest Division - Utah Jazz 44:25 NBA Preview - Northwest Division - Portland Trail Blazers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He made the NBA Finals with the Celtics, went toe-to-toe with legends, and now he’s telling the story. Former Celtic Malik Fitts joins the show to take us behind the scenes of that unforgettable 2022 Finals run and what it was like sharing the court with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, and more. He shares memories from the locker room, insight into playing under Ime Udoka, and why TD Garden hits different in the playoffs. We also ask Fitts about whether a return to the NBA is on his radar. Plus, we build the ultimate MyPlayer ahead of NBA 2K26 and break down the Pacific Division outlook with deep dives on the Clippers and Lakers. And stick around for a quick recap of the AJ Dybantsa event from yesterday. All that and more on this episode of Hold My Banner with Adam Pellerin and Ountae Campbell ft. Malik Fitts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 NBA 2K26 Dream Player 16:29 NBA Preview - Pacific Division  - Los Angeles Clippers 26:02 Malik Fitts Interview 45:26 NBA Preview - Pacific Division  - Los Angeles Lakers + AJ Dybantsa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics already trying to move Anfernee Simons just months after trading for him? With interest reportedly coming from the Sixers and Nuggets, we unpack what’s really behind Boston’s sudden shift and whether moving Simons now makes sense. Is this about cap space, roster fit or something deeper with Tatum's recovery still ongoing? Then we break down Bleacher Report’s Celtics Mount Rushmore of the 2000s featuring Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Who got snubbed? Is it too soon for Brown? And has Tatum already passed Pierce in franchise legacy? Our Pacific Division preview kicks off with big questions about the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors. Did the Kings overspend on Dennis Schroder? Is Golden State's offseason too quiet while waiting on the Kuminga decision? And can either team realistically contend this season? Tune in for all that and more on this week’s episode of Hold My Banner, hosted by Adam Pellerin and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Anfernee Simons Trade Rumors 14:58 Jaylen Brown Trade Idea 32:41 NBA Preview - Pacific Division  - Sacramento Kings 42:14 NBA Preview - Pacific Division - Golden State Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices