First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

Kicking off our offseason exit interview series. What would you (hypothetically) ask Tatum and Brown at the conclusion of this season? Plus, a vibe-check after the Knicks sweep the Sixers, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Stevens said it himself; "I'm pissed"... "we have to get better". What will the Celtics do this offseason to get back into contention for an NBA championship, and what do Jaylen Brown's ongoing livestream comments say about that? The Celtics have continued to deliver talking points long after their first-round exit. Plus, at least one burning question about a potential Giannis trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's unpack the 2025-2026 Boston Celtics season. Are we ringing the alarm bells, or is there optimism to be found as the dust settles on a disappointing and premature end to the post-season? On this episode, power-ranking what went wrong in the Philly series, reacting to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's post-series comments, the varying reactions across the fan base, a brief look at what comes next, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake is joined by NikNBA for Celtics Late Night to react to the Celtics' painful 1st round loss to Philly. What went wrong? What happens next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welp. That was not good. Jake and Greenie react to a not ideal game 6 in Philly, while trying to understand what is happening with the Celtics. Then, a reluctant lookahead to Game 7. Please, Celtics. Please win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg joined Jake Issenberg live on YouTube after game 5 to wallow in the despair of the Celtics not wrapping things up in Game 5 at home. What comes next, how have expectations changed, and what will Game 6 look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quick film session on how the Celtics attacked Joel Embiid, a look-ahead to Game 5, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics took a commanding 3-1 lead in Philly, with Payton Pritchard contributing with the team's best scoring output. Did regular-season P finally become Playoff P? Meanwhile, the Jays leave Philly having dominated in advanced shooting numbers. Can the Celtics finish it off in 5 games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg joins Jake Issenberg for Celtics Late Night and some spicy reactions to the Celtics' game 3 win in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Jake went live on YouTube after the Game 2 loss to discuss how and why the Celtics dropped Game 2 to Philly, plus a look ahead to the pressures of Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Issenberg and Sam LaFrance hosted Celtics Late Night live on YouTube after Game 1, recapping Jayson Tatum's solid performance in what was a decisive beat-down of the Sixers with impactful performances across the full roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the floundering Magic in the Play-In and stamped their ticket to a Round 1 Playoff series against the Boston Celtics. What are the key matchups? What are the advantages favoring the Celtics? What will Philly attempt to exploit? Jake and Spooney have the full series mega preview for you. Plus, play-in results around the league, Knicks/Hawks, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guy Jake Issenberg flew to Boston to cover the Celtics for the last two games of the season. Jake recounts his experiences, and he and Spooney discuss the end of the regular season and look ahead to the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics and Knicks seem destined for a round 2 rematch. What do we like / not like about the matchup, and how could trouble the Knicks in round 1? Plus. Jake has arrived in Boston to cover the Celtics for the final 2 games of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Toronto Raptors reminded us why they're a preferred first round matchup, Tatum's passing chops are getting league-wide recognition, and Bill Simmons is caught up in some twitter drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the ideal path through the first two rounds of the playoffs? Chris Forsberg brings all the stats, all the research, and all the scenarios as we discuss what things might look like for the Celtics through mid-April and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joined Jake Issenberg on Celtics Late Night to discuss the Celtics' absolute pantsing on the Miami Heat, the Jays' overall dominance, Jaylen looking good after that scary injury report, and much more. Always a spicy one with Greenie on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum just won Eastern Conference "Player of the Week" like 3 weeks after returning from an Achilles rupture. How does his trajectory change the playoff landscape in the East? Plus, Jaylen Brown's 1st Team All-NBA case, the upcoming schedule, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics overcame a slow start and took care of the Atlanta Hawks in Boston thanks to Payton Pritchard and a gradually improving Jayson Tatum. Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown sat with an alarming injury description. Dan Greenberg jumped on for Celtics Late Night to recap the last 24 hours of Celtics news with Jake Issenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One day removed from their win over the Thunder, the Celtics have once again emerged in title contender conversations around the NBA. We discuss title hopes, the notion of being "in the mix", comparisons to the '22 team, Jaylen Brown's ridiculous ascendence, Tatum's non-linear progression, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Issenberg went live on YouTube immediately after the game for a classic Instant Reaction show, recapping everything that was great about the Celtics ' double-digit win over the OKC Thunder. What a game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Celtics' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves has triggered some negative conversations across the fanbase. In particular, is Jayson Tatum's return and increasing usage complicating the Celtics' offensive approach? Plus, looking ahead to the OKC Thunder matchup, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum is back, but what's really back and putting the lead on notice is the concept of "the Jays". Two borderline unstoppable forces at the wing that can score, playmake, and defend at an elite level. Meanwhile, the fact that Brad Stevens moneyballed an exceptional supporting cast together means that the Celtics are legitimate title contenders just 10 months after the Tatum injury. Plus, Celtics/Warriors recap, the Cade Cunningham injury, Kristaps Porzingis tribute and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaylen Brown continues to somehow get better and better as the season progresses, putting on perhaps his best performance of the season so far in a spicy win over the Suns. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum had his best overall performance, and the Jays made a few nice connections throughout. So what do we want to see between now and the playoffs? What has to transpire for true title contender status to become a reality? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics somehow got under the tax while simultaneously develop perhaps the best overall wing depth in the NBA. Plus, reactions to the Wizards and Thunder game, relentless Jaylen Brown praise, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greenie joins us to lament over the Spurs loss, discuss the Jaylen Brown ejection, Jayson Tatum's gradual integration, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam LaFrance of the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast joins us to break down the Celtics' convincing win over the Cavs in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's (almost) official: Jayson Tatum is returning Friday night against Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. Will he start or come off the bench? What's the minutes restriction? How about the chemistry? There's much to discuss. Plus, Hornets recap, crazy upcoming schedule, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugo González stole the show last night in Milwaukee, starting for the Celtics while Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta rested. Plus, Celtics culture is confounding the rest of the league, and Nemius Queta is in some elite company this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joined us live on YouTube after the Suns game to recap another decisive win, this time without Jaylen Brown. Plus, looking ahead to the Nuggets game, playoff hopes, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Celtics are on a roll after the all-star break, with the added spice of Jayson Tatum's imminent return. Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown just absolutely decimated the Lakers in LA, leaving Luka, Lebron and fans screaming at the refs, a common Laker strategy that failed them in this instance. One of the best wins of the Celtics' season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaysom Tatum continues to show signs of an imminent return. Meanwhile, the Celtics returned from the all-star break firing on all cylinders, while a healthy Lakers matchup is right around the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an off week for the First to the Floor crew, which means it's time to dust off an absolute classic from the archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics elite-level NBA championship contenders, or are they just good-ish? We grade each Celtic player at the All-Star break and discuss whether this roster + Jayson Tatum is enough to bring home banner 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum, having just completed a full practice with the Maine Celtics, addressed the Boston media today and provided an update on his recovery efforts. While he shared no concrete updates, the signs are pointing to a return this season. Also -- how might the Celtics approach a potential NBA expansion draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Stevens and the Celtics came through in the clutch, ducking the Luxury tax mere seconds before the NBA trade deadline. We discuss the good and bad sides of all the deals, and react to last night's incredible win in Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Minott and Chris Boucher have been traded, yet the Celtics didn't duck under the luxury tax. What does that mean for the future? We recap the Celtics' moves at the trade deadline, along with all the key moves around the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Celtics made a big splash ahead of the NBA trade deadline. What does this say about the Celtics' future plans, and how does this impact a potential Jayson Tatum return? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Celtics absolutely destroyed the Milwaukee Bucks and have now won two in a row. Plus, what's the deal with the Chris Haynes report on Jayston Tatum's wavering commitment to returning this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics are officially in "survival mode" as they grind through a dreary schedule and snowy New England weather ahead of the trade deadline. It's been a strange stretch of games, highlighted by a double-overtime thriller against the Nets and a "fever dream" buzzer-beater from Hugo Gonzalez. We dive into why Hugo's undeniable impact, Sam Hauser’s career-best shooting stretch, and the reality of Jaylen Brown and Derrick White carrying the load while the team awaits a healthy Jason Tatum. Plus, a quick look at the Patriots' improbable Super Bowl run and why shovelling snow is actually amazing. Want more? Head over to our Patreon for the full deep dive on Keon Ellis, Baylor Scheierman, our final trade deadline predictions and the murmurs of a nearing Jayson Tatum Return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we just celebrate Sam Hauser for a minute? The man is once again back above 40% from beyond the arc for yet another season. Plus, Jaylen Brown keeps Jaylen Brown-ing, and NBA trade rumors are getting louder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So close! The Boston Celtics came within a Jaylen Brown near-miss of beating the first-seeded Detroit Pistons. Plus, Jaylen Brown is an all-star starter, Jayson Tatum put on his most physical workout yet directly in front of the media, and the New York Knicks suck at basketball. Sam LaFrance of Hardwood Houdhini and the How 'bout Them Celtics podcast joined us live on YouTube after the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anfernee Simons was freakin' dominant down the stretch and willed the Celtics to a win over the Heat, but doesn't it feel like the Celtics have been lacklustre since the Jaylen Brown 50-piece? Well, the stats don't necessarily agree. Plus, legit Jaren Jackson Jr rumors, quantifying Luka Garza, and the best narratives of the season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pacers loss has us in our feelings and second-guessing the ceiling of this otherwise inspiring Celtics team. Sam LaFrance of Hardwood Houdhini and the How 'bout Them Celtics pod joins us to discuss all the latest with our favorite team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nuggets' size on defense and the ref's reluctance to blow their whistle made for a challenging night for Jaylen Brown. While there were some positive takeaways, the Celtics collectively lacked the juice to get past a motivated Nuggets squad. We went live on YouTube after the game to recap with our thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins Jake Issenberg to discuss the Celtics' meteoric rise to the Eastern Conference 2 seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaylen Brown has emerged from the Boston Celtics near-perfect west coast road trip as a bonafide MVP candidate. How did we get here, and how does this affect Brad Stevens' approach to the NBA Trade Deadline? Plus, Anfernee Simons just played his best game as a Celtic, Jordan Walsh is back (again), and much more. If you enjoy the show, please hit the like button, and subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake went live on YouTube immediately after the Clippers game to recap the Celtics' incredible blowout victory over the Clippers, capping off their 4-1 road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics are 3-1 with one game remaining on their massive five game road trip. What has been the key to continuing their success away from home? Plus, Jaylen Brown has entered the MVP conversation, Luka Garza is making life difficult for his doubters, a look ahead at the upcoming schedule, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Celtics just keep winning. However, this time it wasn't the Hugo show. It wasn't even the Walshy show. With new heroes each game, how are the Celtics turning out consistent results? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices