Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

We continue our look at Celtics camp questions by looking at the defensive side of things. Can the Celtics defense stay at an elite level without Porzingis to start the season? How far can it drop an…

The Celtics hope to repeat as NBA champions this season, but doing so will be even tougher than winning their first championship. Are Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown ready to lead a team that just won …

The internet was abuzz with Joe Mazzulla being ranked in the middle of the pack of NBA coaches, which continues a pattern of overlooking Boston's accomplishments. Why is he being penalized for things…

A new report suggests the Celtics are being sold because Wyc Grousbeck spent too much of the family's money on Boston's championship roster. Is family drama really at the heart of the Celtics being s…

The Celtics are the clear favorites to repeat next year and there isn't much reason to expect them to take any steps back, but is there a chance any of them will regress next year? If anyone does, wh…

We open up the mailbag (JohnKaralis.com/mailbag) to look at whether the Celtics should have any fear of Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic. Also, which Celtics might have a chance to really surpris…

After spending a few days digesting everything Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said in his exclusive podcast interview last week, we look at his mentality, why it's totally expected for him to…

In part 2 of our conversation with Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, we get into lessons learned from the New England Patriots, killer whales, and other funky places. John Karalis of Boston Spo…

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla joins the podcast for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview discussing heading home to Rhode Island with the trophy, his marriage and how he draws strength from that relations…

Recent chatter suggests there's a chance the Celtics cut Lonnie Walker in training camp, which is always possible with the deal he's on but it begs the question ... why sign him at all if you're just…

We open up the mailbag (JohnKaralis.com/Mailbag) to answer questions about Lonnie Walker and his potential for starting out in the G League before moving on to a bunch of Kristaps Porzingis-themed qu…

The New York Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges over the summer and they're getting Julius Randle back. BUT they lost Isaiah Hartenstein, and that could be a costly departure if they're truly going to cha…

The Celtics shocked everyone on Wednesday night when they got Lonnie Walker IV to agree to an Exhibit 10 contract ... essentially a training camp deal. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal reacts to…

We're opening up the mailbag (JohnKaralis.com/mailbag) for a look at which Celtics can play deep into their 30's (aside from Al Horford, who is already doing it) and lessons learned from sticking wit…

Jayson Tatum is on top of the world, but he still faces disrespect. From the Team USA situation at the Olympics to being chosen in the second tier of superstars on an ESPN podcast, Tatum still isn't …

There have been rumors about Jeff Bezos being interested in buying the Celtics, but is it really the right fit? The Celtics are a legacy franchise and a crown jewel for just about any team owner, but…

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both have reason to be upset with USA Basketball, but should they turn whatever anger they feel into a full-blown revenge tour on Steve Kerr and the NBA as a whole? Can …

We open up the mailbag again (JohnKaralis.com/mailbag) to answer questions about Steve Kerr helping Jayson Tatum by benching him on purpose, NBA player salaries, and turning the NBA Cup into a 3-on-3…

The Celtics schedule came out on Thursday and it seems to be set up pretty nicely for the Celtics to get through the non-Porzingis portion well. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerho…

The NBA Cup schedule has been released, along with Boston's opening night opponent, so we take a quick peek at that before a Jayson Tatum-heavy mailbag. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal answers …