Welcome to episode 152 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani discuss the Celtics hot start, questions about Boston's bench, and react to the James Harden trade sending him to the Clippers! 0:00 Intro 0:30 Celtics off to a hot start 3:00 Wizards could have been a trap game for Celtics 7:00 Celtics bench performance was discouraging 10:25 FanDuel Sportsbook 11:00 Early overreactions: who are the best teams in the NBA right now? 14:45 Grant Williams is looking good in Dallas 16:00 Are Lakers underperforming so far? 17:00 Which Eastern Conference teams are exceeding or not reaching expectations? 20:00 James Harden is finally traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Who won the trade? 31:30 "Pick n' Roll" Game: Who is more impacted by Harden trade, Denver or Boston? 35:00 Looking ahead at upcoming Celtics games This episode of the A List Podcast is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! So, visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON and kick off the NFL season. FanDuel, Official Partner of the NFL. 21+ and present in MA. Hope is here. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. GamblingHelpLineMa.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. ODDS-R! Ever wished you could navigate the betting field with the confidence of a pro? Enter OddsR. They're not a sportsbook, but they're the sports betting advisor you've always needed. It's like having a playbook for smarter bets right in your pocket. Especially since CLNS Media listeners get a 30-day free trial! Elevate your game day and join the smart betting revolution! Go get it at https://oddsr.com/celtics Visit https://factormeals.com/NEWSFEED50 to get 50% off your first box! Factor is America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices