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This is NESN’s Celtics podcast. Travis Thomas breaks down the Boston Celtics and NBA landscape: Stories about the teams, the players, and the culture.

  1. 12/18/2025

    Why the Celtics Biggest Problem Is Getting Harder to Ignore

    The Celtics might be winning, but are they quietly revealing the one flaw that could end their title hopes. Boston’s small ball success is put under the microscope as the discussion turns to rebounding issues, roster versatility, and whether the front office has to add a real big before the trade deadline. The conversation also dives into Jaylen Brown’s consistency, the growing pressure on Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, how opponents are adjusting physically, a full breakdown of the NBA Cup and what it really means, plus Wicked or Kick It, game previews, and what’s next for Boston as the season heats up. This episode is from Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Celtics Small-Ball Problem 16:47 Celtics vs Heat Preview 29:22 What does the NBA Cup mean? 42:49 NBA Fashion: Wicked Or Kick It / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    Who Can Stop the Celtics in the Eastern Conference?

    Is there actually anyone in the Eastern Conference capable of stopping the Celtics when it matters most? Adam Kaufman and Ountae Campbell take a step back to examine Boston’s true competition in the East, how recent performances shape the conversation around Jaylen Brown, and why the Celtics’ flaws are often misunderstood. The discussion shifts to trade season with reactions to Bleacher Report proposals involving Payton Pritchard, Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, and a potential Myles Turner deal, plus whether any of those moves genuinely raise Boston’s championship ceiling. The episode wraps with a league wide debate on which retired NBA players could realistically return and contribute today, along with a look at the best games to watch during a light NBA slate. This is Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics  00:00 Celtics vs Pistons Recap 23:17 Payton Pritchard Trade Rumors (Tari Eason) 28:32 Anfernee Simons Trade Rumors (Myles Turner) 42:58 NBA Alumni That Could Play Now / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  3. 12/11/2025

    Can the Celtics Keep Winning Like This?

    Is the Celtics sudden surge actually sustainable or are we getting fooled by a hot stretch before the schedule tightens? This episode digs into Boston’s rapid climb up the East standings, how much Jayson Tatum’s looming return changes their ceiling, and whether the Celtics physicality and paint scoring issues will catch up to them in a playoff series. Adam and Ountae dig into whether trading Derrick White for Jonathan Kuminga actually makes sense, what each side would gain or lose, and whether Brad Stevens could be positioning this roster for an even bigger move. They also hit the Bucks drama, Giannis’ future, the chaos of the NBA Cup, and how close the Thunder are to becoming an all-time great team. Plus a new round of Wicked or Kick It featuring some truly wild fits. Catch it all on Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics  00:00 Can The Celtics Keep Winning Like This? 22:27 Celtics vs Bucks Preview 36:02 Can OKC break the NBA's single-season wins record? 47:08 NBA Fashion: Wicked Or Kick It / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    Should the Celtics Make a Bold Trade to Go All In This Season?

    Do the Celtics need to make a bold trade right now if they want to go all in on this season? Boston’s surge into the top tier of the Eastern Conference has created real urgency, and the conversation has shifted from whether they can contend to whether Brad Stevens can afford to stand still with the deadline getting closer. This episode digs into how sustainable the current rotation truly is, what relying on young shooters means long term, how Tatum’s return changes the calculus, and which realistic moves could elevate this roster from a great story to a legitimate threat. From big man help to rental options to pieces that could shape a multiyear window, we explore every angle of the Celtics win now decision. All on Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Should The Celtics Go Into Win-Now Mode? 19:31 Can The Celtics Stop A Thunder Dynasty? 32:26 NBA Cup Preview 44:06 NBA Guessing Game: Poeltl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    Are the Celtics Closer to the Finals Than We Thought?

    Did the Celtics win over the Knicks prove they might actually have a Finals run in them this year? Adam and Ountae open the show by asking whether Boston’s latest statement win should change expectations for how far this roster can go. From there they get into the newest Zubac chatter, what the Clippers reportedly want, and whether moving Anfernee Simons and draft capital is finally worth it to stabilize the frontcourt for a real playoff push. The guys debate how much a reliable big would raise Boston’s ceiling, how the team should value late first round picks, and which centers around the league could make an immediate impact if Brad Stevens gets aggressive at the deadline. They also examine Giannis’ uncertain situation in Milwaukee, the possibility of Boston sliding in as a third team to offload salary, and Chris Paul’s abrupt exit from the Clippers. All that plus Wicked or Kick It and the best NBA games to watch this weekend. Catch it all on the latest episode of Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics  00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Knicks / Weekend Preview 20:53 Anfernee Simons Trade Rumors (Ivica Zubac) 33:37 Chris Paul Released By Clippers + Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors 45:35 NBA Fashion: Wicked Or Kick It / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    Are the Celtics a Healthy Jayson Tatum Away From the Finals?

    Is this Celtics team just a Jayson Tatum away from making it to the NBA Finals? Boston’s chaotic but compelling 20 game stretch has Adam and Ountae asking whether the Celtics have quietly become the most unpredictable threat in the East. They dig into Payton Pritchard’s breakout, Jordan Walsh’s defensive surge, the rotation tightening like it is April, and why the team keeps looking both dangerous and confusing on a nightly basis. The guys also break down the nonstop Anfernee Simons trade rumors, what Derrick White’s role is supposed to be, and how a Tatum return could reshape everything in a conference full of flawed contenders. Plus longtime Celtics voice Sean Grande joins the show for a quarter season temperature check on where Boston truly stands. All of this on the latest episode of Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell ft. Sean Grande. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics Weekend / Knicks 17:19 Anfernee Simons Trade Rumors 28:01 NBA Guessing Game: Poeltl / NBA League Pass Games To Watch 35:34 Sean Grande Joins The Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    Are the Celtics in Trouble Without Neemias Queta?

    Neemias Queta’s absence exposed a problem the Celtics can’t ignore. The guys break down how Boston’s entire identity shifts when Queta isn’t on the floor, why fans suddenly realize how important he’s become, and what Joe Mazzulla’s small ball experiment really revealed in the win over Orlando. From Josh Minott at the five to surprise minutes from Boucher and the growing importance of Derrick White’s consistency, this episode digs into what worked, what didn’t, and what absolutely has to change. Then it’s on to Detroit, where a red hot Pistons team riding a 13 game streak awaits. Can Boston survive a frontcourt featuring Jalen Duren bullying defenders into fouls and Cade Cunningham playing at an MVP level? And what happens if the Celtics really do have to face that size without Queta? Plus, the guys react to Jaylen Brown’s revelation that Tracy McGrady once talked him out of leaving Boston entirely. All that and more in the newest episode of Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics  00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Magic 17:14 Celtics vs Pistons Preview 30:27 Anfernee Simons Trade For Daniel Gafford? 42:15 Jaylen Brown Almost Left The Celtics / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    Why Did Jaylen Brown Get Benched in Brooklyn?

    Jaylen Brown’s brief trip to the bench might be the biggest story of the Celtics week. From there the episode dives straight into an emotional and revealing conversation with Isaiah Thomas as he reflects on his greatest Garden moments, the 53 point night, his bond with Evan Turner, and how Boston shaped both his career and his life. Kasey Hudson talks with IT about legacy, doubt, clutch performances and what ten year old Isaiah would think of the man he became. Evan Turner then joins the show to share how Boston helped him reinvent himself, the connection he built with IT over the years, and what it meant to present his award. Plus Celtics Nets breakdowns, Payton Pritchard’s surge, rotation questions, an Orlando preview and a full wicked or kick it fashion segment all land on this episode of Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell ft. Isaiah Thomas, Evan Turner, & Kasey Hudson. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics  00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Nets 19:44 Isaiah Thomas Interview 33:48 Evan Turner Interview 43:45 NBA Fashion: Wicked Or Kick It / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is NESN’s Celtics podcast. Travis Thomas breaks down the Boston Celtics and NBA landscape: Stories about the teams, the players, and the culture.

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  • Creator
    NESN
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    343
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    Hold My Banner