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Anfernee Simons saw his playing time limited to just 12 minutes as the Boston Celtics secured a win over the LA Clippers on Sunday.

The 26-year-old has been inconsistent to start the season, but at times, has provided valuable scoring off the bench. The primary issue has been how frequently the ball sticks in his hands when working in the half-court — where he leads the Celtics in average seconds per touch (4.39) and average dribbles per touch (3.94).

Joe Mazzulla has been cuthroat this season, yanking guys when they miss rebounds or when their shot isn’t falling. And while that style of coaching is clearly resonating with the roster, there is a risk of hurting players’ confidence. So, it will be interesting to see whether Simons responds or recoils at his limited playing time.

In today’s episode of the Celtics Chronicle podcast, I’m joined by Bruce Veliz (formerly of Celtics Digest) to discuss Simons’ limited minutes, where he’s struggling and why it’s important to get him going — both in terms of production and trade value.

The episode is also live on YouTube if you prefer to watch the show.

During the episode, we also touch on Derrick White and Payton Pritchard’s impressive night against the Clippers, how their roles are slightly adjusting and why that’s a good thing, and Sam Hauser’s shooting slump — where his gravity should still hold significant value.

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When the Celtics fell to a 0-3 start on the season, talk of a potential tanking season began to gather steam. The Celtics own their draft pick heading into next summer, the 2026 draft class is deep, and the dream of adding an elite-level lottery pick was an easy sell for some sections of the fanbase.

However, back-to-back wins against the New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers have likely given everyone some food for thought as far as tanking is concerned. We know this year’s team isn’t going to be bringing home a chip, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to be sub-500, either. Sure, it’s possible that Joe Mazzulla’s squad endures a losing season; however, at present, it feels like things could go either way.

With that being said, I was joined by Gary Webster — an 18-year season-ticket holder and former podcaster for “Section5ive” — to discuss Wednesday’s win over the Cavaliers, and more importantly, the pros and cons of potentially pulling the rug on the season.

So, tap in to today’s episode with Gary, and, of course, let us know if you are on “Team Tank” or “Team Competitive.”

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The Boston Celtics only have one game left on their preseason slate. So far, every team they’ve faced has kept some, if not all, of their starters out of the rotation. So, while we’ve gotten a taste of how the Celtics are trying to play, we haven’t seen how it will work against primary rotation NBA players.

In today’s episode of the Celtics Chronicle podcast, Billy Calabrese and I discuss some of the things we’ve noticed over the past three games and how that could, should or shouldn’t translate into the regular season.

We touch on:

* Queta’s limited playing time, and why that could be

* The importance of defensive rebounding in order to control the tempo

* How “Pace” is a wide-ranging concept that isn’t just sprinting the floor to attack in transition

* Why building the right framework is more important than immediate results, this early into the retooling process

* Whether there is a redundancy with both Anfernee Simons and Payton Pritchard on the same roster

* Shot creation + quality vs. shot volume

* And a brief discussion over Josh Minott’s hot start to the preseason.

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The Boston Celtics got their preseason schedule underway with a win over a Memphis Grizzlies team missing most of its starters. Boston, on the other hand, started the game with Jaylen Brown and Derrick White in the backcourt and Sam Hauser at the power forward spot.

This was the first time we’ve seen the Celtics in action since their flurry of cost-cutting moves over the summer. As such, I - and most likely we - had multiple questions we were hoping would begin to be answered in this game. Some were, some weren’t, and of course, new questions arose.

In today’s episode of the Celtics Chronicle podcast, Bill Calabrese and I discuss

* Boston’s shot profile

* The pros and cons of Tillman at the 5

* What we saw from the new and young recruits

* Questions about the pace of play, and how pace can mean different things

* Defensive observations, upside and concerns

And a bunch more.

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Celtics basketball starts today!

Ok, it’s only a preseason game, I get it. But that doesn’t mean we can’t get excited about the season to come! And with that in mind, I joined up with Jason Timpf of the Hoops Tonight podcast to do a deep dive preview of the Celtics roster and how their season could shake out.

We hit on:

* Anfernee Simons and his potential value

* Simons’ upside if he can figure out his defense

* The importance of defensive IQ execution

* How the overall offense could change to suit the new team

* Concerns about the center rotation

* Questions about the depth at both forward positions

* Why Chris Boucher makes more sense at the four

* How Jayson Tatum’s return could impact trade decisions

* And a bunch of other stuff.

We’re just one day away from the Celtics’ preseason opener against the Memphis Grizzlies — our first real look at this new roster in action. And with that comes a few burning questions we’ve all been waiting to see answered:

In today’s episode of The Celtics Chronicle podcast, I was joined by Billy Calabrese — who is a regular co-host on Tuesdays and Thursdays — to dive into some of the bigger picture questions as we head into the Memphis game.

We hit on:

* A potentially new-look offense and how that could look/work

* The roster battles, and potential rotation questions — double big? Pritchard starting?

* Building in Mazzulla’s image — carrying on from yesterday’s newsletter

* The trade-off between developing talent and maximizing “ready-now” guys like Jaylen Brown and Derrick White

* And, whether the Celtics should hit up the New York Knicks about Pacome Dadiet, who is rumored to be available at pennies on the dollar.

All this and more on today's Celtics Chronicle podcast

In this episode, hosts Adam Taylor and Billy Calabrese discuss the upcoming Boston Celtics season and their chances of making the playoffs. They analyze a poll by Marc Stein among his newsletter subscribers that places the Celtics ninth in the Eastern Conference, landing them in the play-in tournament. They delve into the strengths and weaknesses of the Celtics' roster, particularly focusing on their backcourt's potential and the glaring issues in their frontcourt. The discussion also touches on other teams in the conference and their standings, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat. Tune in to hear their in-depth analysis and predictions for the Celtics this season.------------------------Subscribe to the Celtics Chronicle newsletter for analysis, news, and X's and O's, sent straight to your inbox: https://celticschronicle.com/------------------------Chapters00:00 Intro01:09 Celtics' Playoff Chances02:25 Comparing Eastern Conference Teams05:28 Celtics' Roster Analysis08:16 Challenges and Expectations15:48 Rebounding and Defense Concerns18:57 Final Thoughts------------------------#Celtics #BostonCeltics #NBA

Should the Boston Celtics take a flyer on Russell Westbrook? Adam Taylor and Wayne Breezy break down whether Westbrook could realistically fit into Joe Mazzulla’s system, what role he’d play off the bench, and how his veteran presence might impact Boston’s retooling. We dive into his recent production, contract situation, and whether Brad Stevens should consider the move.
------------------------Subscribe to the Celtics Chronicle newsletter for analysis, news, and X's and O's, sent straight to your inbox: https://celticschronicle.com/------------------------Chapters00:00 Intro03:13 Westbrook's Potential Role and Fit with the Celtics05:54 Potential Challenges and Team Dynamics07:39 Coaching and Rotational Strategies26:31 Debating the Future of Veteran Players28:17 Balancing Development and Competition28:59 Westbrook's Potential Fit with the Celtics29:49 The Importance of Versatile Players31:34 Jordan Walsh's Make or Break Season37:51 The Wingstop Tangent42:19 Final Thoughts------------------------#celtics #BostonCeltics #NBA