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Welcome to First to the Floor, a Boston Celtics channel bringing you levelheaded overreactions, occasional coherent analysis, and a few laughs (we hope). The First to the Floor team, Ben Vallis, Jake Issenberg, and Wayne Spooney, might not be traditional members of the media, but that’s some of our charm. As part of the CLNS Network, we have unique access to great guests like Abby Chin, Chris Forsberg, Drew Carter, and sometimes we even let Barstool’s Dan Greenberg join. No matter how you li ...
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Could Dame to Boston really happen, and would it work?
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Reports have confirmed Damian Lillard is weighing up whether or not to join the Boston Celtics to rehab with Jayson Tatum. Plus, Wyc Grousbeck made an awesome appearance on Jeff Teague's Club 520 Podcast, and we still don't know about Al Horford (but we kinda do). 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe…
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The Boston Celtics have provided some clear indications over the past few days about their intentions for next season. What do the Luka Garza and Josh Minott signings bring to the table? What bout Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, and what happens when Jayson Tatum returns? 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️S…
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Free Agency recap and rookie deep-dive with NikNBA
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Recapping all of the latest NBA Free Agency movements impacting the Boston Celtics, including Luke Kornet to the Spurs. Plus, @NikNBA joins us for a detailed look at Hugo González, Amari Williams and Max Shulga. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on…
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Draft Recap: What roles will Hugo González and Amari Williams play on the Celtics next year?
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The Boston Celtics have just wrapped up the 2025 NBA draft, selecting Hugo González, Amari Williams and Max Shulga. What will their roles be this year? How will Brad Stevens free up space under the 2nd apron to re-sign Al Horford and Luke Kornet?Plus, picks and trades that are making ripples across the league, and much more. 🕒Check out last week's …
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The Definitive Celtics Draft Night Preview (w/ Ben Pfeifer)
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Ben Pfeifer of SportsKeeda and Swish Theory joins us to preview the 2025 NBA Draft for the Boston Celtics. Who is Brad Stevens likely to draft at 28-32? What are the trade-up scenarios? Who might we jump into the lottery for?We'll run through a bunch of spicy prospects that might be within reach for the Celtics. Follow Ben on Twitter/X: https://x.c…
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Why the Jrue Holiday trade is good under the circumstances
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The Boston Celtics have traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons. What does this mean? Are there more moves coming? We break down all of the possible scenarios, whether Simons will remain a Celtic or if he might be part of a bigger package. Plus, potential fit with the Celtics, pros and cons of his game, and much more. …
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Can we really not afford Luke Kornet?
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According to reports, Luke Kornet, our hero, might be on the move this offseason. With the NBA draft only one week away, who else might be on the move?Plus, the NBA finals appear to be over, the Orlando Magic have picked up Desmond Bane, and suddenly, other star players are potentially available for the Celtics. 🕒Check out last week's underrated pl…
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Trading up in the draft, Jaylen's surgery, and the good-vibes Pacers
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The Boston Celtics are quietly conducting due diligence on point guard prospects and evaluating trade-up scenarios ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, according to "league sources". Plus, the Indiana Pacers are filling the void for Celtics fans, Jaylen Brown had knee surgery, and more trade rumors. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://yout…
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9 Jrue Holiday Trades because the CBA sucks
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There are some interesting trade packages out there for Jrue Holiday. The Boston Celtics will surely have to make a move to get under the second apron, thanks to the hugely oppressive NBA CBAPlus, reactions to game 2 of the NBA finals, and other "news" surrounding the Celtics. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dv…
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Indy making us feel good, and why Jaylen to the Spurs has potential
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There is one spicy Jaylen Brown to the Spurs trade that could convince both teams to do a deal this summer. Plus, everyone at the Ringer hates Jayson Tatum, and the Indiana Pacers are up 1-0 in the NBA Finals 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on In…
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Giannis trade scenarios and the Knicks are perennial losers
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BING BONG the Knicks are dead. You hate to see it, but hey at least they had their 2nd round victory parade. But in all seriousness, where do the Knicks go from here? Plus, Pacers/Thunder is going to be awesome, and a bunch of semi-realistic Giannis / Celtics trade scenarios. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA…
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Ryan Bernardoni on rebuilding the Celtics for title contention
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Everything you need to know about what's possible for the Boston Celtics within the new NBA collective bargaining agreement. Ryan Bernardoni joins us to discuss the various pathways for the Celtics to get back on top. Plus, your CBA questions answered, which beloved Celtics may have played their last game in green, and potential trade partners.Chec…
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Knicks Schadenfreude, Billionaires Investments, and Lizard Brain Takes
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We're back to react to a wild night in the NBA, one where Aaron Nesmith island was proclaimed a global sovereign nation after a wild finish between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks.Plus, the Boston Celtics get a billion dollar cash injection, Jayson Tatum finishes high in MVP rankings, and Derrick White misses out on all-defense. 🕒Check o…
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The immediate future of the Boston Celtics is uncertain. With Jayson Tatum potentially missing an entire year, how should the Celtics approach the 2025-2026 NBA season? We break down all of the possible scenarios, trade possibilities, and information that's yet to come that might influence how Brad Stevens navigates the offseason.Check out this awe…
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The Jayson Tatum-less Celtics are still awesome
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Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Luke Kornet led the downtrodden Boston Celtics to an incredible win against the New York Knicks. Can they keep the immaculate vibes going in game 6? 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagr…
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Fan Therapy | Dan Greenberg (and a bunch of other people) join us for a solemn late night
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Jayson Tatum almost certainly has a torn achilles, and the Celtics are down 3-1. Thank god we won a title last year, but it doesn't get much worse than this. Jake Issenberg and Dan Greenberg break it all down, including how the Celtics underperformed in Game 4, and what the Tatum injury means for the short and long-term future. 🕒Check out last week…
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The Celtics found themselves in New York
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The Boston Celtics finally got a win against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. What changed? How did the Celtics flip the series' momentum?Plus, Payton Pritchard was incredible off the bench, Tatum is troubleshooting with Drew Hanlen, Kristaps Porzingis is trying to figure it out, and much more. 🕒Check out last week's underr…
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The Unimaginable has Happened (Celtics Late Night)
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Jake Issenberg and Dan Greenberg put it aptly to begin this one, "the unimaginable has happened". The Celtics find themselves in a 2-0 hole after dropping BOTH games at home against the New York Knicks. What the #&@% is going on? Despite this, the Celtics remain favorites to win the next two games, so there is some copium on offer in this pod, so t…
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Dan Greenberg on Celtics/Knicks Game 1 (Celtics Late Night)
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Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins us to react to the Celtics going down 0-1 to the Knicks. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celt…
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Celtics vs Knicks Mega Preview (w/ DJ Zullo from Knicks Film School)
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What can we expect from this long-awaited playoff series between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics? Will the Celtics continue their regular season dominance against the Kicks, or will New York surprise us in the playoffs?DJ Zullo from Knicks Film School joins us to break down the series from both sides, including how the Celtics will attac…
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Weighing It Up: Pistons or Knicks? (plus Farewell Orlando)
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Which round 2 matchup do you prefer for the Boston Celtics? Will either the Pistons or Knicks test the Celtics' offense as much as the Orlando Magic?Plus, we recap the best moments from the Magic series, check in on Pacers/Cavs, and circle back on Jayson Tatum's dominance because why not? 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.b…
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Celtics Late Night | Dan Greenberg on Celtics/Magic
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You asked for it! Celtics Late Night will now make a regular appearance on our podcast feed. Dan Greenberg joins Jake Issenberg to recap the Celtics/Magic series, the Game 5 emotional rollercoaster, and much more. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us …
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We did iiiiit! The Celtics close out the Magic in 5 games and finally generate some quality 3-point looks. Offensive struggles, injury concerns, Porzingis looking vulnerable -- Championship red flags, or the side effects of a playoff series against an elite defense? Plus, Jayson Tatum adds to his postseason body of work, statistical trends through …
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Is the Magic series impacting the Celtics' title hopes?
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Offensive struggles, injury concerns, Porzingis looking vulnerable -- Championship red flags, or the side effects of a playoff series against an elite defense? Plus, Jayson Tatum adds to his postseason body of work, statistical trends through the series, and is this the end of the Bucks as we know it? 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: ht…
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INSTANT REACTION | Celtics take a 3-1 lead!
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The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead after an all-around gutsy team performance down in Orlando. Jayson Tatum led the way with several vintage playoff buckets, and Al Horford bolstered the squad's defensive efforts. Sam Lafrance from the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast joins us for another Instant Reaction postgame show. 🕒Check…
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