Banners Broadcast: a Boston Celtics Discussion Pod

Here's Episode 18's tracklist:  Andrew Doxy 0-6:00 Pistons loss reaction  6-12:08 Bench worries 12:08-18 (Another) Marcus Smart discussion  18-24 Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown?  24-30 Offensive issues and Gordon Hayward  Duncan Smith  30-34 How the Pistons are so good?  34-40 Andre Drummond's dominance  40-44 Stan Van Gundy  44-48 Avery Bradley  48-50 Expectations  50-53 Impressions of Marcus Morris trade

1:00-4:27 Brad Stevens: "invalid" win streak 4:27-10:34 Could Boston use more from Irving?  12:08-17:33 The Marcus Morris effect  17:33-23:20 Smart missing and helping 23:20-26:50 Jaylen Brown's big week  26:50-31:00 Win streak's meaning and could they use a loss? 

The Celtics are on an absolute role. What kind of role has Brad Stevens played and what has shown to be his biggest strength? Also, what possible issues could come up for the Celts later? We gotta nit-pick somehow. 

Adam Kaufman of 98.5/WBZ Sports 0:50-4:40 Media reaction to Gordon Hayward's injury 4:40-7:57 Early season dominance and passing 7:57-12:29 The surprise of Kyrie Irving  12:29-16:35 SMD and Flat-Earth continues 16:35-20:34 Resetting Expectations 20:34-26:00 Jahlil Okafor to Boston? Michael DePrisco  27:00-30:34 Okafor's fit with Celts  30:34-33:25 Defensive success 33:25-38:00 Terry Rozier's play and Marcus Smart contract

A week after Gordon Hayward's tragic injury, the Celtics have a chance to move forward and get a disabled player exception. Who can they acquire? Does it mean Hayward can't return if they get it? Can the player they get be re-signed? Keith Smith answers the DPE questions. Then Jeff Clark reverses history and looks at what this team would be like with Isaiah. Also, Terry Rozier improvement, Kyrie Irving inconsistency and Markelle Fultz' debut. 

Mike Petraglia makes his Banners debut. Instant reaction and biggest takeaway from the Isaiah Thomas Sports Illustrated feature. Danny Ainge's response. Is this team's heart and soul gone? The feeling around this year's locker room. Terry Rozier's preseason dominance and the new 3 point success of Marcus Smart. If he's the leader, should they extend him now? And who's filling the 15th spot? Plus, Stevens gives Jayson Tatum defensive praise.

Aron Baynes, as Tommy Heinsohn told us, looked well put together in his preseason debut. What stuck out in the new Celtics' debut? Their speed, depth and youth were all put out on the forefront. And did Tommy really see Baynes in the shower? Greg Cassolli returns and Matt Chin makes his Banners debut. 

Former Celtics reporter and current Vice NBA writer Michael V. Pina joins the Banners Broadcast. He breaks down the Eastern Conference and just how vulnerable the Cavaliers are. How big of a deal is the lack of bodies returning from the most recent Celtics team? Are new NBA jerseys a big deal. Also: a hint on whether or not Aron Baynes will start and how deep the Celts will go in their rotation. 

We round out player previews with Alex Kungu and THE NEW GUY: Andrew Doxy. Are there any concerns about Kyrie Irving being the number one guy? Where does he need to improve? Does it better suit the Celts now and going forward to start Jaylen Brown or Marcus Smart? What do both bring to the table? Plus, we look into Shane Larkin and Kadeem Allen to round out the 16 bodies here ahead of next week's training camp. 

Isaiah Thomas says goodbye. Will Gordon Hayward get his shots? Or does it even matter with his efficiency? What's Aron Baynes' role? Can Abdel Nader and Semi Ojeleye carve out roles amongst all the bodies? What's the year-one expectations of Jayson Tatum?

The Banners Broadcast previews Al Horford, Guerschon Yabusele, the empty roster spot, Marcus Morris and Jabari Bird on the 17-18 Celtics.

For history week on CelticsBlog Justin Poulin and Nick Gelso fill in for the CB staff to remember their favorite Doc Rivers-era wins. Naturally, a trip back to that era brings back the Magic, disappointment and most-importantly angst against LeBron James. Will we see him leave like it's 2010? 

Remembering the Kevin Garnett trade 10 years later, did the Celtics start the super-team trend? How much better can Marcus Smart become? What does Daniel Theis bring to the Celtics. Also a discussion on Smart's upcoming market, restricted free agency and the Nerlons Noel situation as it pertains to the Nets pick.

Remembering Reggie Lewis 24 years after his tragic death. Plus a mass exodus in the Celtics training staff and Jared Sullinger talking about a mental breakdown.

4: Resigning Isaiah Thomas, the state of the Cavaliers and Boston’s youth | Paul Pierce | Writing | Celtics | Boston | Offseason | Summer | Cap space | Gordon Hayward | Lineups | LeBron James | Danny Ainge | Anthony Davis | rebounding | defense | weakne