And he always responds that he just doesn’t know, because there are two sides. The Celtics take great pride in scouting being a year-round focus for them. When games come back, do you think they’ll jump right into the playoffs? Maybe we should set something up where people can reserve a public court for themselves for 30 minutes per day? Why they can: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both just starting to enter their primes, and Kemba Walker still has good years left, and I think Gordon Hayward will ultimately end up staying with the Celtics. Needs to foul less and, like Langford, work on his shot. Any of these guys have real a shot of being an impact player? Locked On Celtics is a daily Boston Celtics podcast by MassLive beat writer John Karalis. He just turned 31 years old, so maybe there’s still time for him to regain some of his powers. That seems to make more logistical sense than having the other 14 teams roll in for a few regular season games. With news of Jalen Green skipping college for the G League, what do you think is the path forward for scouting players? Personally, I think the NBA will find a way to have the playoffs in some form. Steve Bulpett is the dean of Celtics beat writers. His size is an issue. It's the #1 podcast choice for Celtics … I don’t see them needing (or having room for) another 4 young, unproven, non-lottery players. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. I hope everyone is safe and healthy and staying socially distant. Celtics beat writer Boston Sports Journal Jul 2017 - Present 3 years 9 months. For Boston, it’s partly because there were few obvious options because they have such a large gap in talent and contract size between their top and bottom players. How does a shortened NCAA season with no tournament affect scouting for the draft and does this give the Celtics a better chance for a steal with their lower picks? Comments. Jayson Tatum Returns, Scores 24 As Celtics Beat Bulls, 119-103. OK, having looked at the evidence, I’ll say no. It's boring, but important! The Celtics must find a way to beat the East’s elites. His size is an issue. And if there were any deals in play, what were the holdups--Romeo, draft picks, Kanter? Adam Himmelsbach can be reached at adam.himmelsbach@globe.com. Is that a good thing for NBA teams? The Celtics are idle, like every team across the U.S., waiting until the public health crisis subsides enough for games to return. All questions are denoted in bold, and appear as they did in the live chat, unedited. Having said that, this felt like one of the least active recent trade deadlines for the Cs. Boston Celtics tweets from players, media, beat-writers, bloggers and other personalities on Twitter. On Wednesday, June 15 th, 2016 The Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) is hosting The Boston Globe’s Celtics beat writer Adam Himmelsbach for its first-ever class on sports journalism. Before the NBA shut down it instituted new rules that kept media at least six feet from players. Assuming nothing changes, in the 2020 draft the Cs have 4 picks. The Boston Celtics beat reporter will work closely with MassLive’s sports director and fellow Celtics reporter to maximize audience growth and community engagement. Wouldn’t they need time to warm up? Having two two-way contract slots certainly makes it easier to add players when you have a logjam of picks. Filed Under: Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls. Poirier: He has struggled in his limited chances. Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for … Understands and sees the game so well. Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics With Rainin' J's podcast on demand - Locked On Celtics is a daily Boston Celtics podcast by MassLive beat writer John Karalis. Why they can't: The Warriors are about to add a top-five pick, or a really good player they acquired with that top-five pick, to Steph Curry/Klay Thompson/Draymond Green. I’m rooting for Isaiah, though. I also think it would be wiser to just cancel this season, hold the (virtual) draft in June, free agency in July and start preparing for training camps in the early fall. Teams would need at least three weeks to rev back up at practice, because right now players are mostly in the same position as the rest of the country. It's an inside look at the C's from a former professional basketball player who is at practices & games. They could package their three first-round picks to move up. Do you think NBA will restart the season? Why they can't: The Warriors are about to add a top-five pick, or a really good player they acquired with that top-five pick, to Steph Curry/Klay Thompson/Draymond Green. This week should have marked the end of the regular season in the NBA. And if there were any deals in play, what were the holdups--Romeo, draft picks, Kanter? Yep, I've been in Boston ever since flying home from Milwaukee the day after the NBA shut down. Host Adam Kaufman provides some of the most insightful analysis on all things Boston Celtics and the NBA. There are a plethora of excuses available for the Celtics here, but in today’s COVID-19 environment, no one is going to buy any reasons why they didn’t … Are there viable options to package, perhaps with future picks or a veteran, to get some solid, reliable points off the bench? I wrote a bit about this a few weeks ago. I’m not sure how old he is, but submit freelance proposals to media outlets, even if they have nothing to do with sports. It will be interesting to see how technology is embraced in different ways when sports return, though. LeBron is a robot and has Anthony Davis on his side. They have been watching each of this season’s draft prospects for years, and they never really get swayed much by an NCAA tournament performance. Did you have chance to talk to Ainge to know their expectations for the remainder of the season? He’ll be paid over $500,000 to enter this new, selective G League-based program without dealing with the downsides of a G League player like long bus rides to nowhere. So let’s talk! But I think players like Green will be high picks no matter where they play before the NBA, so it shouldn’t affect scouting all that much. My guess is he’ll eventually end up back in Europe. He could eventually find a role as an off-the-bench shooter. During these bizarre/scary times, wouldn’t it be uplifting for our region if Ainge signed Isaiah Thomas for the rest of the 19-20 season? Katie McInerney can be reached at katie.mcinerney@globe.com. I don’t see them needing (or having room for) another 4 young, unproven, non-lottery players. LeBron is a robot and has Anthony Davis on his side. hasn’t picked up a basketball in a month. With news of Jalen Green skipping college for the G League, what do you think is the path forward for scouting players? Whenever the trade deadline passes without the Celtics making a move, I ask Danny Ainge how close they were to making a deal. Thanks for checking in and be safe! Sure, maybe they could’ve given up some good picks for Davis Bertans, but then he would have played about 18 minutes per game on this roster and become an unrestricted free agent after. Have any GM’s expressed concern about players being in game-shape should the season resume? No one knows what direction things will go, and there is a danger in believing that we're fine to just restart the NBA--even without fans--just because cases of COVID are decreasing. OK, having looked at the evidence, I’ll say no. This has been a tricky situation for the NBA in this new load management era. But we're obviously a long way from that. Celtics BLOW OUT Raptors in Game One w/ Jared Weiss. I also think it would be wiser to just cancel this season, hold the (virtual) draft in June, free agency in July and start preparing for training camps in the early fall. I think this should definitely be a go. Joe Manchin pours cold water on push to gut filibuster. Here’s a playback of the chat. But sometimes those bumps and bruises need some time to heal. But I also didn’t think they’d bring in three new players last June, to be honest. Himmelsbach: Hey what’s up, guys. 1. What is your assessment of the 5 rooks: Lankford, Williams, Edwards, Porier & Waters? Assuming nothing changes, in the 2020 draft the Cs have 4 picks. How did you handle this quarantine? The problem is most of the hoops around Boston are now out of commission. Are members of the Celtics media ever aware when the team rests a healthy player but lies about it and says he is injured? Quickly, the sports world changed. Jayson said he hasn’t been playing basketball at all. Ideally, teams would have a game or two to shake the rust off before jumping into postseason action, but the league could just have playoff teams play one or two exhibition games against each other. Is that a good thing for NBA teams? NBA BEAT REPORTER TWEETS. He spent 35 consecutive years covering the Celtics, and no one in the history of the team has covered them as a beat writer for longer. Jayson said he hasn’t been playing basketball at all. Why they can: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both just starting to enter their primes, and Kemba Walker still has good years left, and I think Gordon Hayward will ultimately end up staying with the Celtics. Kevin Durant is going to be back. Having two two-way contract slots certainly makes it easier to add players when you have a logjam of picks.