Boston Celtics

1st in Atlantic Division

2026 Schedule

Does the East have a true favorite? Execs, coaches, scouts weigh in

Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league to see who has the edge in the wide-open Eastern Conference.

Hour 1: Silly Then, Silly Now

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas wonder if the NBA had the wrong idea with their Awards criteria. Should J. J. McCarthy be concerned about his standing as the leader in the clubhouse for Vikings Starting QB? Plus the Colts grant Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen A.'s advice for Tatum: You're 27, what's the rush to return?

Stephen A. Smith says Jayson Tatum should protect his long-term future by not rushing his return for the Boston Celtics.

Hour 3: Wasting Away In LA

Evan and David Dennis Jr. start hour three with some NBA MVP talk and how the 65 game threshold will impact the winner. Is this a gap year for LeBron James and the Lakers? Q Myers joins from the NFL combine and teams are calling the Panthers about Andy Dalton...yikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jokic has 30 points and 12 rebounds in the Nuggets' 103-84 win over the Celtics

— Nikola Jokic had 30 points and 12 rebounds on a rough shooting night to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 103-84 on Wednesday.

Hour 2: Bye Bye Birdie

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas wonder where Kyler Murray will be playing football in 2026. The fellas do their Mid-Week Check-In. Plus Kevin Clark joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neemias Queta's NBA breakout big for Boston Celtics and Portugal

From one full college offer to starter for NBA title contender, center's unique journey makes him Portugal's first and only NBA player

2025-26 NBA championship and MVP odds: Thunder, Nuggets, Spurs faves; Cunningham making MVP charge

The Thunder, Nuggets and Spurs have the top odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham's MVP odds continue to get shorter.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic nearing MVP ineligibility

The odds to win the NBA's regular-season MVP have tightened, with the top two betting favorites -- Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver's Nikola Jokic -- at risk of not qualifying for the award