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We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
Jackie Mac joins the show to discuss the trade rumors swirling around Paul Pierce, KG, Doc Rivers and the Celtics. She also discusses the future of the Celtics head coach.
Stephen A. joined the program to discuss the trade rumors he has reported regarding a possible trade including Doc Rivers and the Clippers. Stephen A. also told the guys that he has heard that Danny and Doc may be tiring of working together.
Bruce Bowen joined the program to discuss his colleague Stephen A. Smiths rumor of a possible Celtics and Clippers blockbuster trade including Doc Rivers. Bruce told the guys he thought the rumor was baseless and that he cant see Doc coaching anywhere else anytime soon.
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The Celtics today presented by Lexus continues from the garden Celtics at a Toronto Raptors in this rarest of Saturday -- knees on causeway street our final piece of business is our conversation with the head coach Doc Rivers. Brought to you as always even in the morning Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Harvard pilgrim. Count us in for it to the the actual meat of the matter today gives the pros and cons of playing these early gains and is a different. Culture. You the coaches knows -- there are probably like to -- -- -- -- No more net for the period but then I have more room. You know -- after the game for the Mets aren't the for coaches -- -- awkward probably like them the player never liked the it is the game came to -- You know use such a routine oriented player most players are so. It is to some like some sort of within both players though most coaches. With the same thing applied a preparation -- more time. Now you're prepared for the date of the day. At the coach so. You stick around the garden. David you know -- you -- whatever mr. So now we. If that -- -- because -- Like this but in the -- It's win. With that Thursday night's what you expected it team without them to be at this point. There are -- -- one -- -- really do you know what we have to run them when Damon should of won. But we didn't so we didn't deserve when it. You know rebounded. -- and you would assume that if you re entry through you know from this entry through. And that's the plethora of wide open shots whatsoever to the senate. This wide open shots. Or you can -- it in particular way to make -- But we approach the gamer. Our guys we would raise enough -- million all of them. But they can have miscues -- we. Jordan again and then you know they definitely bounced on its -- particular. Was not very happy at that. What we were ready when we'll we wouldn't focus we wouldn't sharp. It -- -- withdrawals may be because there's no Rondo I think differently. But I don't work -- RO but every -- -- but the other partner here just -- -- -- And then we joined the game in the second half and that's sort of that we -- and anything after the game you know. Our guys while we made it recovered at one. That. Is that the will be. Is it oversimplification. Of what qualities do you effective source saying you were aggressive. He I don't know what the word is can be aggressive that's definitely one album -- yeah out of ought to be out of you know. That's dirty. Word. Users. There are about all that's. I think it's hardly. -- destructive artfully. The other and that's who we -- Jeff tell us the ability condition it was the biggest thing for him in the long layoff in back -- them. Chris Wilcox had some moments in the last 710 days moments not -- first test very good second -- his conditioning the biggest thing with him as well. Yeah we're sure I'll probably more so. That -- pleased about the Versa. -- that had been. You definitely just tired weak and that's acceptable and understandable and so you have to. We were watching it closely when he's on the floor just give them the proper -- the -- minutes. Don't think of Toronto especially shorthanded -- -- -- sort of dangerous spot a team that Iran Iraq a lot of isolation it they've been money well. -- there by two players. You know it and of the rules and these. Over that it that he iso player. You know -- war you don't feel. -- You gotta keep most of the last number one but you've got a roof line it is a great job well. I think it's Celtics fans this kind of did talk to a 21 yesterday -- -- -- -- that I did -- I'm very popular outside of this segment of our other people's. Even if you. And they. That's what it is -- and their much more accepting. The last two years you know I don't think -- the -- have a great feel for the talent. And the improvement of Bargnani DeRozan especially at -- has it affected your plan against Paul Pierce Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett and Rondo. And so you know as this opportunity can -- perspective on count yeah and a lot of -- their record you know their record over the years of that good and so. This count those players -- both of march the players they can get better. At that go to the Celtics raptors specs of the WEEI Celtics radio network.
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and CSNNE's Mike Giardi take a look at the Patriots offseason on both sides of the ball, try and get a handle on which new guys will make an impact first, and whether or not the Patriots have altered their style when it comes to drafting and developing wide receivers.
Mike Florio joined the program to discuss the Jets decision to release Tim Tebow, he said the situation is as disaster all around for the Jets and that the problems begins with owner Woody Johnson. Mike also said that he was disappointed with the Pats moving back in the first round.
One of the hardest working men in the biz, Mike Petraglia aka "Trags", sits down with Butch Stearns live in Foxborough to help break down all the latest Pats moves. He discusses his reaction to the trade in Round 1 and the guys those picks produced. Also, the boys talk about the decent trade the Pats made in acquiring LeGarrette Blount from Tampa Bay for Jeff Demps and a 7th rounder.
We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
Jackie Mac joins the show to discuss the trade rumors swirling around Paul Pierce, KG, Doc Rivers and the Celtics. She also discusses the future of the Celtics head coach.
Stephen A. joined the program to discuss the trade rumors he has reported regarding a possible trade including Doc Rivers and the Clippers. Stephen A. also told the guys that he has heard that Danny and Doc may be tiring of working together.
Joe Castiglione talked with John Lackey after he picked up the W against the Twins. Lackey threw seven innings, and retired the 1st twelve batters of the game.
Dave O'Brien talked to John Farrell before the end of the Twins series. The Sox skipper said that Big Papi's success is no surprise given his work ethic.
John Farrell postgame press conference
Dale and DJ roll on with their puck talk and chat some more about the goalie matchup in this series, as well as the lack of a quality power play for both of these teams. In fact, DJ says the Rangers are even worse on the PP than the B’s! The guys also get into the resurgence of Milan Lucic and his deceptive speed and grit. Dale and DJ talk about the similar styles of play for these teams and look forward to Game 2.
Dale and DJ get into the two coaches and their polar opposite styles and demeanor. Both teams play a similar style, but the coaches certainly convey their messages in a different way. Dale isn't buying the Tortorella hype and thinks he's a little overrated. DJ thinks he's a good coach, but isn't a fan of anti-media stance. The guys also talk about Jagr and how he has not lived up to the hype. They weren't expecting him to light it up or be the savior, but DJ says he wasn't prepared for just how slow the aging veteran is. Another big topic for B's fans this season is the play of Tyler Seguin and why he has yet to become the superstar everyone anticipates he will be. This leads to Claude Julien's style and if he does actually have something against the younger players. That Iginla trade shows its ugly head again as well.
WEEI.com's DJ Bean joins Dale in studio for Sports Sunday to discuss the Bruins playoff run. Game 2 is later today and the guys discuss the results of the first game of the series. They get into the construction of the lines for the B's and if they would make any changes. DJ has a few ideas for the lines today. The boys also discuss the two goalies - Tuukka vs Henrik Lundqvist and wonder why people automatically think the Rangers have the edge at goalie. Finally, they get into the legacy and the decisions of Claude Julien and Peter Chiarelli.
Shawn joined the program to discuss another overtime win for the Bruins. When asked about Game 7 against Toronto, Thornton said that he would like to keep his specific comments in the dressing room private, but acknowledged that he encouraged Tyler Seguin to up his play and it paid off in overtime.
Barry joined the guys to help breakdown the Bruins overtime win last night in game one. Barry said that he has rarely seen a team dominate as much as the Bruins yet be forced to an overtime.
Boomer joined the program to discuss the tough loss for his beloved Rangers. Boomer told the guys that Lundqvist will be better in game two and predicted a seven game series.
Bruins rookie defenseman Matt Bartkowski has emerged as one of the young stars of the team and he joins Mut and Tom Caron to discuss his role on the team, why he's confident, and the trade that almost sent him to Calgary.
Millar joins the show to discuss the recent Sox slide, Jacoby Ellsbury's lack of power, and hitting in the big leagues.
Andy Brickley joins the show to discuss the Bruins Game 1 win over the Rangers, the play of the three young Bruins defensemen, and the fatigue Jagr has shown on the ice.
We talk all things game one with Jack Edwards of NESN, and get to hear a little from Jack's Finnish protege as well.
We tackle four topics we haven't yet touched upon today.. Joe Thornton and disappointing former Boston athletes, parking in Boston, buying jersey numbers and more...
We talk about the report that Rob Gronkowski may now be a candidate for back surgery with a disc problem. Is Gronk just an injury prone guy? Or is he not rehabbing proberly? Can the Pats build an offense around a guy who is so inconsistently on the field? We discuss.
The Bruins have almost finished raking the Leafs, the Red Sox struggle from the mound, Miami Heat fans show their level of class.
Daily Planet Wednesday May 8th
Today on the Daily Planet the Bruins take a 2-1 series lead, the Red Sox get a run-off win, and we hear about cannibals and bible thieves.
Sounds like a prostate exam to me!
Damn New Yorkers!
Sauce Man stylings!
Linda explains how the shootout transpired in Watertown during the early morning hours. She saw the first suspect mortally wounded and police beginning the manhunt for the second suspect.
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