Jayson Tatum's All-Star weekend was about a whole lot more than basketball. His exposure to some of the greats of the game gave him a bit of a humbling experience that could help him in the long run. John Karalis and Tom Westerholm discuss that and Tatum's comments on the JJ Redick podcast about him and Jaylen Brown playing together, Plus, ways to fix a broken All-Star Saturday and the dunk contest.

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The Celtics messed around a little too much with the Detroit Pistons and they got burned by it. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the loss, the obvious trap set for them tonight, and the lesson they learned by falling into that trap. Plus, the one thing Boston needs to be if they're going to be a good team for the long haul.

The Boston Celtics didn't just win their ninth straight game last night in Philadelphia, they won by 50. This was as loud a statement as there could be by the Celtics to let the Eastern Conference know they're back. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explains the statement that was made, they key point that would have gone very differently a month or so ago, and how this elite defense gives Boston a chance to surprise.

Taking a closer look at Derrick White's weekend for the Boston Celtics, how he fits with the rest of the team, and why it might have been the perfect way to debut with John Karalis and Tom Westerholm. Plus, who we trust from this team to be part of a championship contender, and why the next steps for Brad Stevens are so important.

Derrick White made his surprising debut Friday night for the Celtics, and immediately showed by Boston wanted him. He was big against the Denver Nuggets and he did a lot of the little things against the Atlanta Hawks to help the Celtics extend their winning streak to 8 games. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal runs through White's debut and the keys to beating Denver and Atlanta, which got Boston into 6th place all alone in the East.

The Boston Celtics have traded for Derrick White. So what is Boston getting in this trade? In this bonus, crossover edition with Locked On Spurs host Jeff Garcia, we hear about White's demeanor, his defensive abilities, his plusses and minuses on offense, and why his familiarity with Ime Udoka is so important

The Boston Celtics were very active at the trade deadline. Making three deals. John Karalis and Tom Westerholm break down the two big trades , how Derrick White fits in Boston, what bringing Theis in means, and how this shapes Boston's future.. including the reason why the 2028 pick swap wasn't random.

The Celtics are growing as a team, so John Karalis brought on former San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers video coordinator Mo Dakhil to discuss how they're playing differently, Marcus Smart's future as a point guard, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum growing and trusting their teammates, and Ime Udoka's growth as a head coach.

The Boston Celtics used an incredible 28-2 start to the game to power an easy win over the decimated Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night. John Karalis gets into what built that huge lead (hint: Jaylen Brown), why the Celtics lost a lot of it (hint: Dennis Schröder), and why doubling Jayson Tatum so much helped enforce a very valuable lesson for him and Brown as they take their next steps. Plus, how much does this streak influence Brad Stevens' trade deadline decisions?

The Boston Celtics have a chance to make a significant move in the standings and get to where most of us actually expected to be this season. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal is joined by Tom Westerholm of Boston.com to discuss that, where the Celtics are, the overreactions to Ime Udoka and more. Plus, the trade rumors involving Marcus Smart and Dennis Schröder, why moving Josh Richardson would be a mistake, the potential for Grant Williams to be moved, and why Celtics could be heading down a Phoenix Suns model towards contention rather than the Brooklyn Nets model.

The Boston Celtics blew out the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons (I'm looking right past garbage time) this weekend and they are starting to resemble the kind of team Ime Udoka had envisioned. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses that, the biggest impact guys from the game, including Dennis Schroder's big contribution off the bench, and the whole concept of the nameless, faceless opponent... which leads to a very confused Jaylen Brown and a hilarious exchange.

Kevin Garnett is a Hall of Famer and he was recently named to both the NBA's and Celtics' 75th Anniversary Teams. Next month, he'll have his number 5 retired by the Boston Celtics. On Thursday, Kevin Garnett had a conversation with the Boston media, including John Karalis of the Boston Sports Journal. Here is a wide-ranging conversation about his time in Boston, his intensity, his work ethic, and a lot more.

The Boston Celtics actually did the right things down the stretch turning the same old story about a C's collapse into a fun story about a clutch win over a decent Charlotte team. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down that fourth quarter stretch, discusses the stars of the game like Josh Richardson and Robert Williams and how Jaylen Brown's late performance was very encouraging. Plus, the standings watch that shows Boston has a real chance to pass some teams here.

A new report from Steve Bulpett suggests Jaylen Brown could be the one who asks out of Boston if this season continues to go poorly. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm of Boston.com discuss how serious this rumor might be and why this sounds a lot like executives having the same take that's been out there for a while.

The Boston Celtics got a little lucky, and they got a little loose, but after a timeout and a tongue-lashing from Ime Udoka, the Celtics got a blowout win over the Miami Heat. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into the Marcus Smart effect for the Celtics, the pairing with Schröder that nearly derailed the game, Tatum and Brown keeping up with Smart and starting to play at a good pace, and their steps forward as leaders. And, with January over, a look at what was a successful month and the strong finish awaiting Boston.

The Boston Celtics got confused by a zone defense again against New Orleans, but big games from Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart helped hold off the Pelicans. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has that and a look at the loss to Atlanta where the Celtics turned it over way too much and settled to much for jumpers. But Ime Udoka also settled when it came to lineups. Plus, why this January stretch for the Celtics could be a big chance to catch some NBA teams napping

Ending the week with a mailbag full of Boston Celtics trade scenarios including John Collins, John Wall, Joe Ingles, Justin Holiday, and Colin Sexton. Who is realistic? Who is a really bad idea? Financial implications. All that and more! Plus, should Jayson Tatum play the 4 more and which Celtic do I want backing me up in a fight?

Jayson Tatum's numbers at the rim have growing, and the last three games have been elite. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses what's making Tatum so good lately and what he wants to see next. Plus, what's making the Celtics defense so good and why aren't the Celtics throwing Robert Williams more lobs? You'll hear directly from Ime Udoka on Tatum and Rob's impact, and Robert Williams on catching alley oops.

The Boston Celtics, somewhat shockingly, did just about everything right in a nearly 60 point blowout of the Sacramento Kings. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the play of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who were able to go off together. Also, Marcus Smart's major impact without scoring a single point, why Tatum loves Robert Williams so much, and whether this performance is an actual sign of a turnaround, or another fakeout.

The rumor mill is churning ahead of the NBA trade deadline, and John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has a look at a few of the bigger rumors out there involving the Celtics. How active are the C's expected to be and how does Dennis Schröder's recent downturn in minutes factor into all of this? Why is Jaylen Brown still being mentioned in Ben Simmons trade rumors? And why Harrison Barnes makes a good amount of sense in a deal with the Kings.

Jayson Tatum is officially out of his shooting slump. He dropped 51 points on the Wizards in a much-needed Celtics blowout win. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses what got Tatum going and what helped Tatum break out of his slump. Plus, Marcus Smart's huge impact, especially in the third quarter, and why what he was able to provide could help avoid a meltdown like we saw against the Trail Blazers.

The Celtics look like they're set up to make a few more deals after trading Juancho Hernangomez to the San Antonio Spurs, getting Bol Bol and PJ Dozier in return. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Keith Smith of Spotrac and CelticsBlog run through some of the final details of the Hernangomez trade, including why the Celtics didn't just go for Bryn Forbes. Also, what's next for Brad Stevens and the Celtics, the potential for a Dennis Schröder trade, and is the timing right to move Al Horford too?

The Boston Celtics lost to the Charlotte Hornets in a game they probably should have won. John Karalis explains why the Celtics lack of attack continues to hurt the team, especially on a night where they shot 30% from 3 but scored most of their 2-point buckets in the paint. Also, why their lack of attacking hurts them defensively, and why it's costing them easy opportunities overall.

Juancho Hernangomez has been traded in a big salary-clearing move that brings Bol Bol and PJ Dozier back -- at least for now. John Karalis explains why the trade appears to have been made and what the next possible move might be. Plus, the Celtics are apparently starting to gauge the value of their players on the trade market, except for Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Robert Williams. And, the Celtics have a chance to make a real run if they can just play the right way against Charlotte.