A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss the Celtics signing Sam Hauser to a four-year extension that keeps another title-winning squad member in Boston beyond next season. In addition, it continues to pile on to what will be one of the most expensive payrolls in NBA history. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the...

A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Noa Dalzell of Celtics Blog to discuss reflections and thoughts from the Celtics Summer League games. Who will be able to carve out a role in the Celtics rotation? Who could make the G-League Team? Surprises? Disappointments? The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a...

In this edition of The Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss Jaylen Brown's comments in Las Vegas regarding Nike, Derrek White, etc., in addition to the Celtics’ summer league squad which is coming off a convincing win over the Los Angeles Lakers and the much-talked-about Bronny James. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops...

Welcome to the Big 3 NBA Podcast! A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by the Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey to discuss the offseason changes made by the Sixers, led by the addition of Paul George; the ever-increasing role/impact of Maxey, and Joel Embiid playing with Team USA despite dealing with health issues late in the regular season.  Get ready for an in-depth analysis of the Philadelphia 76ers' potential threat to the Boston Celtics' reign. The addition of Paul George to the Sixers'...

On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss the Boston Celtics’ upcoming summer league slate of games, why it has major value for the franchise going forward, and much more! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to...

A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Mike Curtis of Dallas Morning News to discuss the recent additions to the Mavericks roster, and how they would stack up now against the Boston Celtics. Would Klay Thompson make a difference? The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick...

Join A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis on The Big 3 NBA Podcast as they delve into the future of the Boston Celtics focusing on the announced sale and the team's strategic moves.  They begin by discussing the retirement of Kemba Walker, which was announced yesterday via social media. Despite challenges integrating Walker, his legacy shines through his character and sportsmanship. They analyze the impact of recent contract extensions for players like Derrick White and Jayson...

A. Sherrod Blakely and Bobby Manning of CLNS Media discuss the two most recent additions to the Celtics roster, their potential impact, short and long-term, and what this means to the team’s offseason plans going forward. 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Celtics draft Scheierman 3:25 - Baylor's rebounding impact 5:00 - Importance of shooting 8:14 - Excitement over draft pick 10:25 - Comparing draft prospects 13:00 - Importance of wing depth 16:09 - Sustaining team cohesion 18:50 - Anton Watson's...

A. Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn discuss what worked, what didn’t work, and some of the standout performers not named Tatum or Brown for the Celtics during the championship 2024 season. 0:00 - Celtics Championship Celebration 1:06 - National Media's Perception 5:30 - Dominating Wins over Miami and Golden State 7:20 - Elite Defense, Improving Offense 10:57 - Turning Point: Nine Straight Wins 12:59 - Responding to Adversity 16:10 - Low Point Against Clippers 18:02 - Nervous After Hawks...

On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Vinnie Goodwill to discuss the Celtics' championship run, and discuss the team's chances of running it back next year. That, and much more! 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Celtics' impressive season 5:09 - Jaylen Brown's impact 6:50 - Tatum's game five 10:26 - Ultimate vote of confidence 12:32 - More juice in tank 15:51 - Celtics defensive impact 18:25 - Playing against tough opponents 20:03 - Comparing team to historic...

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss the Celtics' impressive Game 5 that resulted in their season ending with Banner 18. Their conversation then shifts to a sneak peek ahead to what’s next for the Celtics.  0:00 - Boston Wins! 1:29 - Celtics' Team Effort 3:41 - Overcoming Concerns 9:14 - Kyrie's Playoff Performance 10:59 - Monty Williams' Future 16:05 - Kyrie's Comments on Boston 18:39 - Kyrie's Boston Behavior 21:01 - Lack of Community Engagement 25:01 - Impact of...

A. Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn discuss the fallout from Game 4, look ahead to Game 5, and Boston’s chances of closing out the series to secure Banner 18. 0:00 - Game 4 Breakdown 13:50 - PrizePicks 16:09 - Frustration with Tatum 20:34 - Unselfish play critique 23:27 - Offensive positioning strategy 25:10 - Patience against Luka 27:50 - Gametime 29:30 - Lively as the Difference Maker 32:19 - Celtics' mental adjustment 34:21 - Playoff game unpredictability The Big 3 Podcast is presented...

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis are back with another episode to discuss the Celtics taking a 2-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. They talk about Jrue Holiday praise not having to equal Marcus Smart hate, Joe Mazzulla's awkward response at a press conference, and Kyrie Irving. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge...

A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by David Aldridge of The Athletic to discuss Kristaps Porzingis' massive Game 1 before looking forward to the "maturity game" for the Celtics in Game 2. Their conversation then turns to Kyrie Irving's lackluster performance, and how the Mavericks can adjust moving forward. 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Celtics defeat Dallas in game one 3:00 - Criticism of Jayson Tatum discussed 6:46 - Porzingis adds offensive firepower 9:37 - Brad Stevens addresses team weaknesses...

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis delve into the key matchups to watch; Tatum vs Luka; Kyrie vs Jaylen Brown; and the coaching matchup, pitting two Black coaches against each other in the Finals for the first time since 1975. The Big 3 Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit...

A. Sherrod Blakely welcomed Michael Curtis, the Dallas Mavericks beat writer for the Dallas Morning News to the BIG 3 NBA Podcast to preview the NBA Finals. They discussed Luka Doncic's health and his contributions beyond the stats, emphasizing his attention to detail, which is crucial to the team's success. They also talked briefly about Dereck Lively II and P.J. Washington. Additionally, they covered Kyrie Irving's reflections on his time in Boston, what to expect when he returns, and how...

A. Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn recap the Celtics sweeping the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals and reflect on Jaylen Brown winning the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP over Jayson Tatum. They look forward to the NBA Finals and make their guesses on how Tatum will perform in that series, and discuss the recent Stephen A. Smith comments regarding Jaylen Brown. Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can...

A. Sherrod Blakely welcomes Bobby Manning from CLNS Media and The Garden Report to discuss the Boston Celtics' 2-0 series lead against the Indiana Pacers. They highlight standout performances, including Jaylen Brown's 40-point game, and analyze the impact of Tyrese Haliburton's hamstring injury. Joe Mazzulla's coaching adjustments are praised for their effectiveness both before and during games. The discussion then shifts to whether Brown has closed the gap between him and Jayson Tatum, and...

In this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis open by discussing the Pacers and the unique challenge they might pose to Boston. They analyze the potential impact of Kristaps Porzingis playing or missing games in the series. The hosts also examine the blind spots of the coaches and how Game 2 often seems to be a stumbling block for Joe Mazzulla due to a lack of adjustments from Game 1. Additionally, they consider the Pacers' feast-or-famine...

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss the Celtics' bounce-back performances in Games 3 and 4, specifically praising Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, and Payton Pritchard. Their conversation then shifts to Game 5, where they outline the keys to victory for the Celtics. Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first...

In this episode of the Big 3 Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn and Kwani Lunis discuss the ramifications of Tatum's playoff struggles and the overall lackluster performance of Game 2. Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that Easy!  Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets...

In the latest episode of The Big 3 Podcast, hosts A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis look ahead to the Celtics' series against the Cavaliers, see how these teams stack up, make their series predictions, and much more! The Big 3 NBA Podcast with Gary, Sherrod & Kwani is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube as well as all of your go to podcasting apps. Subscribe, and give us the gift that never gets old or moldy- a 5-Star review - before you leave!

In the latest episode of The Big 3 Podcast, hosts A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis break down the conclusion of the Celtics' series with the Heat, pick their Round 1 MVPs, look ahead to who needs a big series in the second round, and much more! The Big 3 NBA Podcast with Gary, Sherrod & Kwani is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube as well as all of your go to podcasting apps. Subscribe, and give us the gift that never gets old or moldy- a 5-Star review -...

In the latest episode of The Big 3 Podcast, hosts A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss the Celtics' convincing Game 3 victory, what made the difference this game, the impact Joe Mazzulla made, how the Celtics can carry this energy into game 4, and much more! The Big 3 NBA Podcast with Gary, Sherrod & Kwani is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube as well as all of your go to podcasting apps. Subscribe, and give us the gift that never gets old or moldy- a...

In the latest episode of The Big 3 Podcast, hosts A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss the Celtics' brutal Game 2 loss against the Miami Heat. They cover the lack of three-point defending, Joe Mazzulla being outcoached by Erik Spoelstra, Kristaps Porzingis' struggles throughout the game, and whether the Heat overachieved or the Celtics underachieved. The Big 3 NBA Podcast with Gary, Sherrod & Kwani is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube as well as all of...