Winning Plays | Celtics & Nba Podcast

Brian Robb and Rich Levine open the show discussing the strong start of the year by Jaylen Brown and how it changes the outlook for this team in the short-term. Then, Ryan Bernarodni joins the guys to play a game of 'take it or leave it' with the Celtics bench players to figure who deserves regular minutes within the crowded bunch.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the Celtics start to the season so far and take stock of the team's bench rotation as the team gets closer to full strength. Who should be playing more or less when everyone is healthy? The guys debate that, discuss Kemba Walker's return, potential playoff matchups and who is the leader of this Celtics team behind the scenes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Ryan Bernardoni and Brendan Jackson break down the blockbuster four-team deal that sends James Harden to the Rockets, Victor Oladipo to the Rockets and Caris LeVert to the Pacers. The guys debate the winners and losers from the deal and how it impacts the Celtics in both the short and long-term.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the Celtics' hot start over the first two weeks of the season, including Jaylen Brown playing at an All-Star level, Payton Pritchard's chances of making an All-Rookie team, where Tatum/Brown rank among NBA duos and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine discuss the impressive play of Payton Pritchard from his opening week with the Celtics as well, as Jaylen Brown's growth, the future of the center rotation and much more  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Ryan Bernadoni and Brendan Jackson take stock of Rob Williams play so far this season and try to gauge his progression and role with the Celtics in the short and long-term. The guys also analyze the C's starting lineup and what potential shifts could be made there and to the rotation and share other thoughts from the opening week of the season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Rich Levine and Ryan Bernardoni preview the start of the Celtics season with 10 big picture predictions about the year in a game of over/under. They cover Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Aaron Nesmith, trade possibilities and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine discuss takeaways from the Celtics' preseason opening loss to the 76ers, including thoughts on Payton Pritchard's strong debut, the struggles of Rob Williams, playmaking in the starting five and much more. The guys also discuss Mike's new gig with SI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni analyze a speedy Celtics training camp by spending a couple of minutes discussing key questions and thoughts for every player on the Celtics roster from Jayson Tatum to Tacko Fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine discuss the Celtics trade exception options before answering 10 questions about the new-look Celtics and the 2020-21 NBA season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni break down the completed Gordon Hayward sign-and-trade with the Hornets that nets the Celtics a $28.5 million trade exception. What things could Boston do with the exception? Who are some potential targets with it? When will the team use it? The guys break down all those possibilities and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine break down the latest developments in Gordon Hayward's departure and break down what the Celtics depth chart looks like for next season, who starts, what to expect from rookies Aaron Nesmith and Peyton Pritchard and where the Celtics stand in the East after free agency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Ryan Bernardoni and Brendan Jackson analyze Gordon Hayward's decision to sign a 120 million with the Hornets and whether the Celtics could have done anything to prevent his departure. (1:00). The guys also discuss where the team could go next to add to the roster in the future as well as the free agent signings of Tristan Thompson and Jeff Teague.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Rich Levine and Ryan Bernardoni break down the options for the Celtics and Gordon Hayward this offseason after the veteran wing declined his $34.1 million player option. The guys debate where Hayward could head, sign-and-trade possibilities, the odds he would stay in Boston and debate the recent departures of key players. They close the show by analyzing the Celtics' draft night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni react to the decision by the Celtics and Gordon Hayward to extend his player option deadline until Thursday evening. What does the decision signal about Hayward's options on the open market? What options do the Celtics have when it comes to sign-and-trades? The guys dissect all the possibilities heading into draft night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni discuss the latest rumblings about James Harden's future in Houston and what the Celtics would be willing to give up for the All-Star if he became available. (1:00). The guys also discuss the week ahead for the Celtics including option deadlines for Gordon Hayward and whether the C's should make a run at Jrue Holiday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni pay tribute to Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn after he passed away at age 86 (1:00) and take a look at some of the Celtics updated offseason possibilities after the amended CBA was finalized this week (30:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni are joined by Max Carlin of the Prep2Pro Podcast to tackle Celtics draft possibilities, trade ideas and scouting reports on a number of prospects the Celtics have been tied to leading up to the 2020 NBA Draft.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Michael Pina dissect the current outlook of the Celtics offseason, where the biggest areas of need on the roster are and whether there are any strong fits on the point guard and center free agent market that would fit within Boston's payroll limitations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni discuss the latest speculation surrounding the future of Gordon Hayward who has a player option to decide on next month. What teams could make a run at him in free agency? What are realistic trade possibilities if Hayward signals to the Celtics he doesn't want to sign long term in Boston? The guys work through all the options for both sides.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices