The Big 3 NBA Podcast - CLNS Media https://www.clnsmedia.com/category/the-big-3-nba-podcast/ Covering Boston Sports Since 2009 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:03:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.clnsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Favicon.png The Big 3 NBA Podcast - CLNS Media https://www.clnsmedia.com/category/the-big-3-nba-podcast/ 32 32 Why Jaylen Brown is in the MVP race | Big 3 NBA Podcast https://www.clnsmedia.com/why-jaylen-brown-is-in-the-mvp-race-big-3-nba-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-jaylen-brown-is-in-the-mvp-race-big-3-nba-podcast Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:53:21 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=150223 On this episode, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the Celtics’ surge to the No. 2 seed in the East, Jaylen Brown’s incredible 50-point performance, and whether he is an MVP candidate. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 02:30 Celtics soar to the No.2 seed 05:55 Jaylen Brown continues his incredible season 12:30 Reacting to [...]

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On this episode, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the Celtics’ surge to the No. 2 seed in the East, Jaylen Brown’s incredible 50-point performance, and whether he is an MVP candidate.

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
00:00 Intro
02:30 Celtics soar to the No.2 seed
05:55 Jaylen Brown continues his incredible season
12:30 Reacting to Jaylen Brown’s comments after his 50-point game
17:28 Is Jaylen Brown in the MVP race?
22:22 PrizePicks!
24:07 Are the Celtics a threat in the East?
29:27 How can the Celtics sustain this run?
32:43 Should the Celtics make any moves at the trade deadline?
34:43 Thanks for watching!

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Where does Jaylen Brown rank among all-time Celtics? | Big 3 NBA Podcast https://www.clnsmedia.com/where-does-jaylen-brown-rank-among-all-time-celtics-big-3-nba-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-does-jaylen-brown-rank-among-all-time-celtics-big-3-nba-podcast Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:59:48 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=150225 In this episode, Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis dive into Jaylen Brown’s legacy as a Celtic following another 30+ point performance. They also debate how far the Celtics can go this season and what they want to see from this team in 2026. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 02:41 Jaylen Brown’s legacy 09:00 Jaylen [...]

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In this episode, Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis dive into Jaylen Brown’s legacy as a Celtic following another 30+ point performance. They also debate how far the Celtics can go this season and what they want to see from this team in 2026.

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
00:00 Intro
02:41 Jaylen Brown’s legacy
09:00 Jaylen Brown’s marketability
18:37 How far can the Celtics go?
23:58 PrizePicks
25:24 What are you most thankful for this season?
30:15 What do you want to see from the Celtics in 2026?
32:36 The Big 3’s New Year’s resolutions

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Celtics Weakness Is Now Starting to Show Itself | Big 3 NBA Podcast https://www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-weakness-is-now-starting-to-show-itself-big-3-nba-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celtics-weakness-is-now-starting-to-show-itself-big-3-nba-podcast Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:20:44 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149922 On this episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast, Kwani Lunis, Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn recap the Celtics’ loss to the Pistons. The trio breaks down where Boston’s weaknesses are showing, what’s fixable, and if Boston needs to make a deadline move this season. 00:00 Intro 1:30 Celtics fall to Pistons 6:00 Washburn: Weaknesses [...]

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On this episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast, Kwani Lunis, Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn recap the Celtics’ loss to the Pistons. The trio breaks down where Boston’s weaknesses are showing, what’s fixable, and if Boston needs to make a deadline move this season.

00:00 Intro
1:30 Celtics fall to Pistons
6:00 Washburn: Weaknesses Starting to show
10:00 How can Celtics fix their issues?
18:00 PrizePicks
19:45 Do the Celtics need to make a trade?
33:45 Are you ok with the Celtics don’t make any deals?


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Gary Washburn: Celtics Depth Makes Them Contenders | BIG 3 NBA Podcast https://www.clnsmedia.com/gary-washburn-celtics-depth-makes-them-contenders-big-3-nba-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gary-washburn-celtics-depth-makes-them-contenders-big-3-nba-podcast Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:29:34 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149950 Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the latest goings-on with the Boston Celtics, their ascension up the Eastern Conference mountaintop, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, and much more in this episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. 00:00 – ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 2:35 – Are Celtics actually good? 11:57 – Derrick White’s recent performances 13:50 [...]

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Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the latest goings-on with the Boston Celtics, their ascension up the Eastern Conference mountaintop, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, and much more in this episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast.

00:00 – ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
2:35 – Are Celtics actually good?
11:57 – Derrick White’s recent performances
13:50 – How this Celtics team has improved
17:30 – Joe Mazzulla’s coaching tactics this season
22:31 – Prizepicks
24:06 – Will Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo?
32:40 – Should Celtics Trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
35:20 – Previewing Celtics-Bucks
38:12 – Wrapping up

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Is the Celtics’ Surge Sustainable? | Big 3 NBA Podcast https://www.clnsmedia.com/is-the-celtics-surge-sustainable-big-3-nba-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-the-celtics-surge-sustainable-big-3-nba-podcast Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:10:54 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149785 Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the surging Boston Celtics, winners of seven of their last 10 games. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks – https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your [...]

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Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the surging Boston Celtics, winners of seven of their last 10 games.

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Upcoming games will reveal the truth about the Celtics | BIG 3 NBA Podcast https://www.clnsmedia.com/upcoming-games-will-reveal-the-truth-about-the-celtics-big-3-nba-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=upcoming-games-will-reveal-the-truth-about-the-celtics-big-3-nba-podcast Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:44:56 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149738 Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn talk about the Celtics’ tough stretch of games on the horizon; who needs to step up as well as answer some of your questions, thoughts, and comments from the most recent episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:56 Celtics-Magic reaction, areas for improvement [...]

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Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn talk about the Celtics’ tough stretch of games on the horizon; who needs to step up as well as answer some of your questions, thoughts, and comments from the most recent episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast.

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
00:00 Intro
00:56 Celtics-Magic reaction, areas for improvement
14:57 How will Celtics fare in upcoming schedule
19:17 PrizePicks
20:48 What do you expect from the Celtics during this upcoming stretch?
25:46 Who needs to step up?
30:49 Where will the Celtics end up after this stretch?
35:15 Answering your questions!
45:19 Thanks for watching!

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Jaylen Brown Is Proving to Be a #1 Option This Season | Big 3 NBA Podcast https://www.clnsmedia.com/jaylen-brown-is-proving-to-be-a-1-option-this-season-big-3-nba-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jaylen-brown-is-proving-to-be-a-1-option-this-season-big-3-nba-podcast Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:50:56 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149740 Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the Boston Celtics being above .500 for the first time, the emergence of Baylor Schierman, the Emirates NBA Cup, and much more in the latest episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:35 Celtics improve to 8-7 + state of the eastern conference [...]

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Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the Boston Celtics being above .500 for the first time, the emergence of Baylor Schierman, the Emirates NBA Cup, and much more in the latest episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast.

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
00:00 Intro
01:35 Celtics improve to 8-7 + state of the eastern conference
10:02 What’s been surprising about this team?
14:05 Who is the MVP of this team right now?
18:48 Are you surprised at Baylor Scheierman’s playing time?
25:20 PrizePicks!
26:45 Where the Celtics need to improve
31:29 How can Celtics advance in the NBA Cup?
36:43 Subscribe to Celtics All Access!\

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Should Joe Mazzulla Play Anfernee Simons More? | Big 3 NBA Podcast https://www.clnsmedia.com/should-joe-mazzulla-play-anfernee-simons-more-big-3-nba-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-joe-mazzulla-play-anfernee-simons-more-big-3-nba-podcast Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:17:44 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149715 Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn discuss the passing of basketball legend/Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, questions/comments from you, the viewers, Jordan Walsh’s breakout game, the Celtics’ backups as a whole, and so much more in this week’s episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. 0:000 – Intro 1:14 – Lenny Wilkens 9:05 – Should Joe [...]

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Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn discuss the passing of basketball legend/Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, questions/comments from you, the viewers, Jordan Walsh’s breakout game, the Celtics’ backups as a whole, and so much more in this week’s episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast.

0:000 – Intro
1:14 – Lenny Wilkens
9:05 – Should Joe Mazzulla Play Anfernee Simons More?
12:45 – Celtics’ current struggles
16:05 – Importance of defense
18:08 – Jordan Walsh’s impact
26:40 – Lineups discussion
29:51 – Biggest surprise player
34:56 – Players finding success
38:02 – Young players’ readiness
42:25 – Drafting is unpredictable
50:34 – Simons is a key player

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Washburn: Celtics have too much talent to tank | Big 3 NBA Podcast https://www.clnsmedia.com/washburn-celtics-have-too-much-talent-to-tank-big-3-nba-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=washburn-celtics-have-too-much-talent-to-tank-big-3-nba-podcast Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:46:30 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149440 Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the Boston Celtics’ loss to Utah, Derrick White’s struggles, whether it’s time to talk tanking, and more topics in the latest episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:58 Jaylen Brown calls out NBA officials 03:35 The real reason the Celtics lost to [...]

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Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the Boston Celtics’ loss to Utah, Derrick White’s struggles, whether it’s time to talk tanking, and more topics in the latest episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast.

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
00:00 Intro
00:58 Jaylen Brown calls out NBA officials
03:35 The real reason the Celtics lost to Utah
05:58 Are you concerned about Derrick White?
14:12 Should the Celtics tank this season?
25:28 PrizePicks!
26:44 Do the Celtics have an effort problem?
35:26 How Celtics can improve
42:27 What Celtics need to do vs Wizards
43:22 What do you want to see from the Celtics going forward?
46:21 What’s one thing that’s going right?
50:51 Thanks for watching!

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Blakely: Celtics can exploit Joel Embiid in matchup vs the 76ers | Big 3 NBA Podcast https://www.clnsmedia.com/blakely-celtics-can-exploit-joel-embiid-in-matchup-vs-the-76ers-big-3-nba-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blakely-celtics-can-exploit-joel-embiid-in-matchup-vs-the-76ers-big-3-nba-podcast Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:23:54 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149431 Sherrod Blakely and Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer look ahead to the Halloween night matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss the emergence of Tyrese Maxey and rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe; their impact on Joel Embiid and Paul George; the one thing that could make the Sixers scary-good this season, [...]

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Sherrod Blakely and Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer look ahead to the Halloween night matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss the emergence of Tyrese Maxey and rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe; their impact on Joel Embiid and Paul George; the one thing that could make the Sixers scary-good this season, and more in the latest episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast.

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
00:00 Intro
02:15 What is it about Tyrese Maxey that has made him so impactful?
04:41 How do the fans feel about Philly’s new style of play?
6:27 Is this Maxey’s team now?
8:29 How will the Sixers best utilize Paul George?
13:06 Subscribe to CLNS Media!
14:14 How is Joel Embiid dealing with this new-look team that doesn’t rely on him?
19:03 PrizePicks
20:33 How will Tyrese Maxey and Nick Nurse adapt to Joel Embiid?
26:58 How has V.J. Edgecombe surpassed expectations?
33:58 What lessons did the Sixers take from the first game vs Celtics?
37:32 What can the 76ers do better that would make them scary-good?
39:00 What do the Celtics need to improve at?
40:40 Thanks for watching!

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