
Green With Envy: A Boston Celtics Podcast
SBNation
Featuring guests like Mike Gorman, Drew Carter, Amina Smith, Dana Barros, and more; Will and Greg bring you their coverage of the Boston Celtics and their search for Banner 19!
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United States
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SBNation
Description:
Featuring guests like Mike Gorman, Drew Carter, Amina Smith, Dana Barros, and more; Will and Greg bring you their coverage of the Boston Celtics and their search for Banner 19!
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.celticsblog.com/
Episodes
Top 10 Players in the East, Walker Kessler or Nic Claxton? + NBA Trivia | Stories from the massage table
8/3/2025
Will and Greg discuss their Top 10 players in the East and where Jaylen Brown factors into that discussion. Then, they compare Nic Claxton and Walker Kessler as trade targets. Finally, they play some NBA Trivia hosted by producer, Alex Gonzales.
(2:30) Greg gets a free spa day and massage etiquette
(13:00) Projecting the Top 10 players in the Eastern Conference
(31:00) Trade rumors: Kessler or Claxton?
(40:00) NBA Trivia
(48:00) Finishing up the spa day stories
Duration:00:55:54
Is Joe Mazzulla the perfect coach for Ben Simmons?
7/27/2025
Will and Greg debate whether the Celtics should throw caution to the wind and sign Free Agent forward and former #1 pick Ben Simmons (5:00). Then, they discuss a recent poll on CelticsBlog on where the Celtics will finish next season (21:00). After that, Greg breaks down Jaylen Brown's offseason shooting workout with renowned shooting coach, Lethal Shooter (35:00). Finally, the boys just catch up on life as new dads (42:00).
Duration:00:52:46
Marcus Smart Joins the LA Lakers + Simons for KCP? & NBA Trivia, Jump Shot Edition
7/20/2025
Greg and Alex discuss the heartbreak of seeing Marcus Smart in LA, but why they are happy for him (2:00).
Other Celtics players who have left for rivals (12:00)
Rumors of Anfernee Simons for KCP (18:00)
JB and Niang make up at Summer League (27:00)
Thoughts on Kenny Lofton Jr. (29:30)
Dame to Portland and did the Celtics miss out? (33:30)
Go to our YouTube Channel to play along with our Jump Shot trivia (42:00)
Duration:00:57:08
Have we seen the best of Jaylen Brown? + Hugo and Walsh at Summer League, Simons and Dame rumors, and more NBA trivia
7/13/2025
Will and Greg discuss Hugo Gonzalez and Jordan Walsh's early returns at NBA Summer League (3:00), plus Hugo's NBA comparisons (15:00). Then, they debate whether the Celtics should trade Anfernee Simons and who is the Celtics likely starting 5 (24:00). Then, they look at Jaylen Brown's comments on the Kyrie Irving stream and explore what his ceiling could be as the number one option (29:00). Finally, Producer Alex joins to lead the guys through another edition of NBA Trivia (43:00).
Duration:01:03:32
Does Damian Lillard make ANY sense in Boston? + NBA Draft Trivia and NBA Survivor
7/6/2025
Will and Greg discuss how they've never watched "Survivor" (2:00) before discussing the rampant rumors of Damian Lillard joining the Boston Celtics (17:00). Then, they play some NBA Draft trivia (39:00).
Duration:00:50:06
Celtics Nation on Edge: Roster Shakeups, Brad Stevens’ Moves & What It Means for 2025
7/1/2025
Will and Greg discuss the Celtics offseason to date and the rest of the news around the NBA.
(2:00) Taking stock of the Celtics moves and why Greg hates Georges Niang
(20:00) Should we have kept Luke Kornet by trading Sam Hauser?
(24:00) Silver linings for the C's 2025
(30:00) Greggy Obama reviews the Atlanta Hawks moves this offseason, and Jalen Johnson vs Scottie Barnes
(40:00) What the hell are the Milwaukee Bucks doing?
(47:00) The Houston Rockets
(52:00) The Denver Nuggets
(59:00) The Cleveland Cavaliers
Duration:01:06:46
Is Hugo Gonzalez the steal of the 2025 NBA Draft? + Jrue and KP trade reaction w/ @NikNBA
6/26/2025
Will is joined by @NikNBA to discuss the Celtics busy week of roster changes.
(6:00) - Celtics draft Hugo Gonzales, the steal of the 2025 NBA Draft?
(26:00 )- Are the Celtics now able to retain Al Horford and Luke Kornet?
(29:50) - Fallout from the Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis trades
Duration:00:52:00
NBA Finals Game 7 Breakdown, Kevin Durant Joins Rockets | Celtics Draft Plans w/ Khari Thompson
6/23/2025
Will is joined by Khari Thompson to talk Celtics hoops and the NBA season.
(2:00) Khari Thompson of Boston.com talks Tatum and Haliburton injuries and the NBA playoffs
(17:00) What on earth will happen in the Eastern Conference next season?
(28:30) Celtics draft plans and offseason outlook
(36:00) Is 2025-2026 Joe Mazzulla's first year on the hot seat?
(44:00) Kevin Durant is traded to the Houston Rockets
Duration:00:47:38
Coffee and C's: NBA Finals Game 7!!! + Wayne Spooney previews the Celtics draft prospects
6/20/2025
Will and Greg welcome in Spoons from the First to the Floor podcast to discuss the NBA Finals, Jrue Holiday rumors, the Celtics recent draft picks, and who might be available with picks 28 and 32 in this year's draft.
(4:00) NBA Finals: Indiana's rise, Pascal Siakam and TJ McConnell, and who wins Game 7?
(18:00) Continued Jrue Holiday rumors
(25:00) Jordan Walsh and Baylor Scheierman
(32:00) Failed Celtics draft picks
(38:00) Who could the Celtics draft at 28 and 32?
Brought to you by Wood Island Media
Duration:00:59:34
NBA Finals Game 5, Bane to the Magic, and Devers to the Giants
6/17/2025
Will and Greg go LIVE after Game 5 to talk about the Thunder and Pacers and what those teams mean as blueprints for the rest of the league (2:00). Then, they discuss the Orlando Magic's trade for Desmond Bane and what that could mean for the trade value of Derrick White and Jrue Holiday (21:00). Finally, they bemoan the Red Sox handling of the Rafael Devers trade and discuss whether or not it made sense for the franchise (34:00).
Duration:00:41:04
Coffee and C's: Jaylen Brown's Knee Surgery and Trade Value, NBA Finals Talk, and Greg Fails at Trivia
6/13/2025
On this episode, Greg and Alex discuss Jaylen Brown's knee surgery and other players who have had that same surgery. What does this mean for his trade value and the reports that teams have been calling about him and Derrick White (4:00). Then, they discuss the Pacers continued success in the NBA Finals (15:00). And finally, Alex makes Greg answer some Gen Z basketball trivia...and Greg fails (26:30).
Brought to you by Wood Island Media
Duration:00:39:36
Jrue Holiday's 1st round value, Porzingis trades, and SGA's historical comparisons
6/9/2025
Will is back alongside Greg to talk about Darius Garland trade rumors, Jrue Holiday's 1st round pick value, and to explore the option of trading or keeping Kristaps Porzingis. Then, they close the pod with a brief discussion of the New York Knicks tumultuous offseason and the NBA Finals.
(2:00) Darius Garland trades and Jrue Holiday's value
(19:30) Kristaps Porzingis: trade or keep?
(42:30) The Knicks, the Pacers, and SGA
Duration:00:51:49
Coffee and C's: Fake Trades + NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction
6/6/2025
Greg and Alex cook up 4 intriguing trades for the Celtics to consider and discuss how the Indiana Pacers stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
(1:00) Trade 1: Celtics, Cavs, and Magic
(12:00) Trade 2: Celtics and Clippers
(18:00) NBA Finals Reaction
(35:00) Trade 3: Celtics and Pelicans
(41:00) Trade 4: Celtics and Kings
(46:00) Catching up on life with Alex who recently graduated from college
Duration:00:51:10
Which of these Jrue Holiday trades would you do?
6/1/2025
Tobias Harris? PJ Washington? Lonzo Ball? GIANNIS??? The Celtics need to trade Jrue Holiday this offseason, and there are several teams out there who might talk themselves into Jrue as the missing piece. Will and Greg take a look at some realistic trades scenarios, and some galaxy brain ideas because, you know, the Celtics somehow blew a lead to the Knicks and Jayson Tatum ruptured his achilles. Times are bleak in Celtics Nation, but hopefully this hour long conversation brings some laughs into your day.
(1:00) Will is back, recording from the lobby of a hospital NICU.
(8:00) What teams would trade for Jrue Holiday?
(20:00) Which Jrue Holiday trade makes sense for the Celtics?
(59:00) NBA Finals Preview
Duration:01:06:38
More Celtics Trade Rumors + Can the Pacers WIN the NBA Finals?
5/28/2025
Greg is joined by longtime friend and Indiana Pacers fan, Brett Hazzard to discuss the latest Celtics trade rumors (2:00). Then, Greg and Brett talk about why the Indiana Pacers are finding so much success behind the play of Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, and Pascal Siakam (15:00). Finally, the guys discuss some changes they would make to NBA broadcasts and NBA games to improve the product (38:00).
Duration:00:51:50
Will the Celtics trade Jaylen Brown?
5/26/2025
Will and Greg break down Game 3 of the ECF (2:00) and discuss why it hurts to see Aaron Nesmith playing so well for the Pacers. Then, they look at potential deals involving Jaylen Brown if the Celtics decide they need to blow it up (15:00).
Duration:00:57:06
Forcing Celtics and Knicks fans to play nice + a Conference Finals preview
5/20/2025
Will is BACK for a conversation with Greg and Knicks fan, Matt Liptak. The guys talk about what went wrong for the Celtics and what went right for the Knicks (2:00). Plus, Greg forces everyone to say one nice thing about the other team before allowing everyone to say how they really feel (10:00). Finally, the guys look ahead at the key matchups in the Eastern Conference Finals (36:00).
Duration:00:53:26
Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and the LUKE KORNET LEGACY GAME
5/14/2025
Greg goes LIVE on YouTube after the Celtics 127-102 victory over the NY Knicks.
(2:30) Jalen Brunson's flopping ass
(4:00) Jaylen Brown's perfect game
(13:00) Pritchard's defense on Bridges
(15:00) Celtics 4th quarter offense without Tatum
(17:00) Porzingis' illness and Luke's legacy game
(23:00) Derrick White's hot shooting
(25:00) The other guys and looking ahead to Game 6
Duration:00:36:04
What Jayson Tatum's Injury Means for the Future of the Celtics
5/11/2025
Greg tries to make sense of an apparent Jayson Tatum achilles injury and all that it means for the Boston Celtics.
Prayers up to Big Deuce.
Duration:00:30:50
Coffee and C's: How can the Celtics win Game 3?
5/9/2025
Greg is joined by Alex Gonzales for another edition of Coffee and Celtics.
(2:00) Game 2 Thoughts + a look back at the last time the Celtics overcame a 2-0 deficit in 2017
(8:30) Passing the Rock: who have been the best players in this series? What adjustments can we make? What is wrong with Jayson Tatum?
(33:00) Joe Mazzulla's coaching
(38:00) Taking a look at the rest of the NBA playoffs
This episode was sponsored by Wood Island Media.
Duration:00:45:48