Boston Celtics Beat with guests Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders & Brian Mahoney of the NBA Associated Press     Your browser doesn't support audio. Please download the file: audio/mpeg ALL. MOST....THERE! Just a few more games left in this dreadful season for the Boston Celtics.  But hosts Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire are looking ahead. Rich and Dr. Snellings will be joined by Alex Kennedy, NBA Insider for BasketballInsiders.com.  What are the futures of many key Celtics players such as their starting backcourt of Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley? What direction will the team take this off-season? Is Kevin Love a possibility? And how about help elsewhere, such as a rim protecting center in Omer Asik? One of the most connected members of the NBA media, Kennedy should give the Celtics Beat audience the answers.  Whether they are answers they want to hear is another story. And while the Celtics horrific season is coming to an end, the real NBA season is just picking up with the NBA Playoffs right around the corner.  Brian Mahoney of the Associated Press follows the league as close as anyone.  Will Miami come out on top again? And what about the MVP race? In what has become nothing more than another LeBron James yearly coronation, will this be the year someone else finally wins it? Kevin Durant, perhaps? We'll ask Brian what his MVP ballot is. Rich and Dre cap off the show by going Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/clnsradio/2014/04/12/celtics-beat-w-alex-kennedy-brian-mahoney-41214

New Orleans Pelicans announcer, David Wesley & Sporting News Sean Deveney to join Boston Celtics Beat   Think there's not plenty to talk about regarding the Boston Celtics? Think again. Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire host an absolute loaded edition of Celtics Beat on The Ides of March. First, they'll speak to David Wesley, currently serving as the New Orleans Pelicans color commentator on FOX Sports New Orleans.  David was a 14 year NBA veteran, and former Celtic.  Rich, Dr. Snellings, and David will discuss the Pelicans and Celtics rebuilding efforts, Anthony Davis' place amongst the NBA's best, his years in Boston and Rick Pitino's decision to not re-sign him, and yes, tanking.  With David being a member of the infamous 1997 Celtics squad, he'd seem to be an expert on the issue. There's more: Sean Deveney, National NBA writer for Sporting News will hop on.  Sean is one of the most plugged-in NBA journalists, particularly with the Celtics.  He'll let the audience know how the Celtics organization feels about this season, where the rebuilding stands, and also Rajon Rondo.  What's his future with the team? Also, Sean recently broke a story regarding Kobe Bryant urging the Lakers to fire coach Mike D'Antoni at seasons end.  Rich, Dre, and Sean will discuss that, Phil Jackson to the New York Knicks, and much more. And yes, Rich and Dre still have time to go Around the NBA in 5! Tune in this Saturday, March 15th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Only on CLNS Radio. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/clnsradio/2014/03/15/celtics-beat-w-david-wesley-sean-deveney-31514 Online Sports Radio at Blog Talk Radio with CLNSRadio on BlogTalkRadio

Rajon Rondo trade rumors have come from other teams and agents, not the Boston Celtics, according to Sporting News' Sean Deveney   BOSTON -- So there's that. The Boston Celtics are not looking to trade Rajon Rondo.  Not only that, Boston's All-Star point guard would like to stay here. This…

Former Boston Celtics guard David Wesley believes tanking is real and wants it addressed; hearkens back to infamous 1997 Celtics squad   Add another former NBA player who not only acknowledges that tanking exists in the NBA, but despises it, believes it is a major issue, and wants the NBA…

Brent Barry of NBA TV Joins Celtics Beat   20 games to go for the Boston Celtics.  Can't wait, can  you? Neither can hosts Ty Ray and Larry H. Russell.  Ty and LHR will talk about LHR's most recent column featured on CLNS Radio: Would the Boston Celtics be better off not winning the lottery? Should they be bold this summer and field a competitive team ASAP? Ty and LHR discuss. LHR will have an extended conversation with NBA TV's Brent Barry.  Brent was the 1996 NBA Slam Dunk Champion, a 14 year NBA veteran, and a two time champion with the San Antonio Spurs.  Brent currently serves as a studio analyst for NBA TV's NBA Gametime and he dropped by talk about some suggestions he'd make to new NBA commissioner Adam Silver, tanking in the NBA, the MVP race, LeBron James' place in history, and of course -- the Celtics. Tune in this Saturday 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/clnsradio/2014/03/08/celtics-beat-w-brent-barry-3814 Find Additional Sports Podcasts with CLNSRadio on BlogTalkRadio

NBA Champion and NBA TV's Brent Barry thinks tanking does occur, and would like to see the NBA make the necessary changes to fix it   Tanking has been one of the dominant storylines in an otherwise stellar NBA season. While the NBA’s two best players, LeBron James and Kevin…

NBA World Champion as a member of the Boston Celtics, as well as Indiana Pacers color commentator Quinn Buckner talked Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Larry Bird, Brad Stevens and more on Celtics Beat   BOSTON -- Appearing on Celtics Beat in an interview with CLNS Radio's Rich Conte, NBA World…

Indiana Pacers Color Commentator and NBA World Champion Quinn Buckner to Join Celtics Beat   March 1st is finally here.  The light is at the end of the tunnel.  Spring is just around the corner, as is the end of one of the tougher Boston Celtics seasons for fans to endure in recent memory. The latest is a contreversy surrounding the team's star point guard Rajon Rondo.  Rondo skipped traveling with the team last weekend in Sacramento so he could celebrate his birthday in Los Angeles.  What to make of what has now been dubbed "BirthdayGate."  Hosts Matt Rury and Larry H. Russell will share their thoughts. And hey, the Celtics got a win this week.  But things won't get easier as a brutal March awaits.  The Indiana Pacers are in town tonight, and Matt and LHR will pass it off to Rich Conte who had a chat with Pacers color commentator, Quinn Buckner.  Quinn works for Fox Sports Indiana, was a 10 year NBA veteran, and won an NBA Championship in 1984 as a member of the Boston Celtics.  Quinn will share his insights on the Pacers, the development of Paul George and Lance Stephenson, Larry Bird, Danny Ainge, Brad Stevens, and more. Matt and LHR will also go around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, March 1st 2014 at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT.  Only on CLNSRadio.   Check Out Sports Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with CLNSRadio on BlogTalkRadio

Comcast Sports Net New England and Boston Celtics Pre-Game Live Host Kyle Draper to Join Celtics Beat on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT   The 2014 NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone.  Rich Conte and Rotowire's Dr. Andre Snellings will have you covered as they recap Thursday's rather uneventful day in the NBA and for the Boston Celtics. Rich and Dr. Snellings will be joined by Comcast Sports Net New England's Kyle Draper.  Kyle is the host of Celtics Pre-Game Live on CSNNE.  Kyle had an exclusive interview with Danny Ainge on Comcast Sports Net in the hours following the trade deadline.  He'll stop by to talk about why the Celtics didn't do anything on Thursday with Rich and Andre, as well as look ahead to the final stretch run of the season and a potential big summer for the Boston Celtics. Oh, and if you aren't aware.  The Celtics are currently out West on a little rodeo. Rich and Dre will also go Around the NBA in 5.  Yes, they'll be able to cram all that's happening around the NBA during one of its biggest weeks in just five minutes. Tune in this Saturday at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Heard only on CLNS Radio. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/clnsradio/2014/02/22/celtics-beat-w-kyle-draper-22214

Former NBA Veteran Jon Barry Discusses David Stern, LeBron James, the NBA MVP, the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics, and more   Appearing on CLNS Radio’s Celtics Beat podcast, former 14-year NBA veteran and current ESPN analyst Jon Barry joined to discuss many matters in the NBA during NBA…

Popular tandem Ty Ray and Rich Conte unite to recap another week for the Boston Celtics.  And finally, they have a winning week to talk about. Despite missing the Sacramento Kings game, Rajon Rondo seems to be rounding into form.  Two near-triple doubles against the Magic and Sixers has Rondo looking the Rondo of old.  The Celtics also saw some stellar performances from the likes of Jared Sullinger and Jeff Green this week as well. Ty and Rich will also be joined by Tom Ziller of SB Nation.  Tom is the author of The Hook - a daily column that appears every morning on SBNation.com.  Tom is also the founding editor of SacTown Royalty and will join Ty and Rich to discuss the Celtics' prior night matchup against the Sacramento Kings as well as the pressing topics in and around the NBA. And of course, Ty and Rich will go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, 2/8 at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Only on CLNS Radio. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/clnsradio/2014/02/08/celtics-beat-wtom-ziller-2814

January has mercifully come to an end for the Boston Celtics.  Matt Rury and "Stats" Adam Lowenstein look back at another winless week for the Boston.  The Celts were taught a lesson by the Knicks in payback on Tuesday, then returned to the Garden the following day only to lose to the rival Sixers at the buzzer. On the bright side: They'll offer some final thoughts on the emotional return of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to Boston.  They'll also briefly look ahead to the Celtics' game against Orlando on Super Bowl Sunday. Matt and Adam will be joined by Kevin O'Connor from CelticsBlog of SBNation.  After establishing himself as arguably the finest opinionated columnist in the Celtics' online community over the past year, the guys will talk to Kevin about the Celtics' rebuilding, potential moves going forward, the draft, and of course, Jeff Green. Matt and "Stats" Adam will also have time to go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, 2/1: 2 PM ET/11 AM PT.  Only on CLNS Radio. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/clnsradio/2014/02/01/celtics-beat-wkevin-oconnor-2114

On this very special edition of Celtics Beat, hosts Rich Conte and "Stats" Adam Lowenstein will look back on the careers of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce in Boston.  They will be joined by Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald as they reminiscence about the famed deal that brought Garnett to Boston back in July of 2007 and the next set of Celtics' glory years that were to come.   Rich and Adam will also be joined by Tim Capstraw.  Tim serves as the Brooklyn Nets color commentator on Sports Radio WFAN in New York.  Tim will stop by Celtics Beat to talk about the deal that sent Garnett and Pierce to Brooklyn last summer, as well as the impacts they are having on this year's edition of the Nets.   Tune in Saturday, January 25th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT only on clnsradio.com.   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/clnsradio/2014/01/25/celtics-beat-wsteve-bulpett-tim-capstraw-12514

Boston Celtics Podcast on CLNS Radio Featuring Orlando Magic Insider Josh Robbins   Hosts Ty Ray and Rotowire's Dr. Andre Snellings have plenty to talk about. Jordan Crawford is out, and Rajon Rondo is back in. How will the trade work out for the Celtics? And what should the Celtics expect from Rondo as he returns to action? Ty and Dr. Snellings will also look ahead to the Celtics' contest Sunday evening against another rebuilding organization: the Orlando Magic. Ty and Dr. Snellings will be joined by Magic Insider Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel to discuss how Orlando's own rebuilding process is going for them with Massachusetts native Rob Hennigan at the helm. Tune in Saturday January 18th at 2 PM ET to Celtics Beat. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/clnsradio/2014/01/18/celtics-beat-wjosh-robbins-11814

Nine-Year NBA Veteran and Current Portland Trail Blazers Color Commentator Antonio Harvey to Join Ty Ray and Rich Conte on Celtics Beat    Join hosts Ty Ray and Rich Conte on Saturday, January 11th at 2 PM ET as they discuss the tough road trip for the Boston Celtics. Should the Celtics organization and fans be concerned if this season spirals out of control? Should Boston give Jared Sullinger a breather? And what should we make of Gerald Wallace and his latest comments? Ty and Rich will also be joined by Antonio Harvey as they look ahead to the Celtics' final stop on their West Coast swing in Portland. Antonio was a nine year veteran in the NBA, and currently serves as the Blazers' color commentator on the team's flagship radio station 750 AM KXL in Portland. Don't miss the latest episode of the Celtics Beat this Saturday January 11th at 2 PM ET only on clnsradio.com http://www.blogtalkradio.com/clnsradio/2014/01/11/celtics-beat-with-antonio-harvey-11114