Welcome to "The Big 3 NBA Podcast" with veteran Boston Celtics and NBA reporter A. Sherrod Blakely, veteran NBA Insider for the Boston Globe Gary Washburn, and NBC Boston's Kwani A. Lunis. "The Big 3" come together to bring you the latest and most captivating news in the world of basketball. Each week, join this dynamic trio - Sherrod, Gary, and Kwani - as they dive deep into the most pressing topics surrounding the Boston Celtics, the broader NBA landscape, and beyond. Get ready for engaging discussions, expert insights, and a unique perspective on the game we all love!
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The Boston Celtics kick off their preseason campaign with a trip to Cleveland as they face the Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.
On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis preview what the preseason slate could look like. They delve into what to expect against the Cavs tonight and the preseason as a whole, and what to expect from the Celtics' core players, including Jayson Tatum and Paul George. Will Tatum reach ‘Top-5 Tatum’ level? Can he pick up where he left off before the injury? How many games should we expect from Paul George? What sort of role will he play on the Celtics this season? The Big 3 break it all down. They also say which players they are most eager to watch in preseason and what Joe Mazzulla should focus on during these four preseason games.
Don’t miss this thorough preview of a highly anticipated Boston Celtics season!
0:00 Intro
01:50 Discussing Ottawa loss: what’s going well & wrong + what needs to change
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20:57 Pavel Zacha trade rumors
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1 Oct 2026
Is Jayson Tatum READY For a Leadership Role?
The Big Three NBA Podcast crew breaks down Celtics Media Day and the biggest storylines heading into the new season. Gary Washburn and A. Sherrod Blakely discuss how Jayson Tatum’s leadership role must evolve now that Jaylen Brown is gone, what Paul George can bring as a veteran presence, and the overall mood surrounding Boston’s revamped roster. The guys also react to Mitchell Robinson’s first media availability as a Celtic, his personality, potential role and opportunity for a fresh start in Boston. Later, they examine Brad Stevens’ emphasis on versatility and “optionality,” the calculated risks behind the Celtics’ offseason changes, and how high the ceiling could be if everything clicks. Plus, they discuss the uncertainty surrounding Boston’s season, the development of the young players and what could make this year especially compelling.
0:00 Intro
2:45 Jayson Tatum’s New Leadership Role
11:25 Celtics Media Day Takeaways
17:11 Kalshi
18:31 Mitchell Robinson’s Celtics Fit
24:16 Brad Stevens, Optionality & Boston’s New Roster
31:30 Celtics Season Expectations & Young Players
35:30 Outro
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27 Sept 2026
What will we learn about Team Tatum on Media Day?
The NBA regular season is right around the corner as Celtics training camp is set to kick off this week.
On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn preview the Boston Celtics' coming up tomorrow afternoon. It will be the first time the 2026-207 team gathers collectively before the Boston media. Gary gives his three biggest storylines heading into Media Day and the guys explain why Jayson Tatum will be a must-see, as will Mitchell Robinson, who will be speaking to the Boston media for the first time since signing with the Celtics in the offseason after helping the New York Knicks win an NBA title last season. Later, Sherrod explains why tomorrow could be the start of a new-look Jayson Tatum as he takes full control of the reins to this team as its out-and-out number 1 scoring option. Tune in for a thorough preview of tomorrow’s media day!
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