Locked On Celtics podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Celtics and the NBA. Hosted by Boston Sports Journal beat writer John Karalis, the Locked On Celtics podcast provides expert, local analysis from a former basketball player who is at all practices and games. The Locked On Celtics podcast takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Celtics locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Celtics podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Jayson Tatum is Back, but is he BACK Back | Concerns About Mitchell Robinson?
Jayson Tatum sparks MVP buzz as Boston Celtics dominate with offensive firepower. Has Tatum truly returned to superstar form, or are there more hurdles ahead? John Karali
Oct 29 32 min
Jayson Tatum BUZZER BEATER Saves Celtics | Paul George GREAT in Back-to-Back
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Jayson Tatum rescues the Boston Celtics with a buzzer-beating masterpiece in an overtime thriller against the Brooklyn Nets. Can Tatum’s stellar Achilles recovery redefin
Boston Celtics torch the Chicago Bulls with Jayson Tatum’s all-around brilliance and Payton Pritchard’s third-quarter eruption. Can the revamped pick-and-roll between Tat
Oct 27 32 min
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown DRAMA: Who is RESPONSIBLE? Does it Matter?
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown ignite peak drama as questions swirl about loyalty, image, and responsibility in the wake of the Boston Celtics’ blockbuster trade. Are craf
Oct 26 34 min
Jayson Tatum DOMINATES, Comes Up CLUTCH in Win over New York Knicks
Jayson Tatum powers the Boston Celtics to a thrilling victory over the New York Knicks, delivering 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists on a national stage. Can Tatum's a
Oct 24 27 min
Mailbag: Blown Leads, Trading Jayson Tatum, and Who is the Second Option?
Boston Celtics fans confront blown leads and championship ambitions—does a 20-point cushion mean anything in today’s NBA? In a new mailbag episode, John Karalis of Celtic
Oct 23 31 min
Boston Celtics Bigs CRITICAL to Team Success | ONE THING Jayson Tatum MUST Fix
Boston Celtics’ bigs emerge as the team’s ultimate X-factor after a tough opening loss to the Detroit Pistons. Can Mitchell Robinson, Neemias Queta, and Luka Garza step u
Oct 22 35 min
Boston Celtics BLOW a Huge Lead, LOSE Season Opener To Detroit Pistons
Boston Celtics unravel in shocking fashion, surrendering a 23-0 fourth-quarter run to the Detroit Pistons after holding a commanding 22-point lead. Are late-game collapse
Oct 20 31 min
Boston Celtics Season Preview: SURPRISES, Win Predictions, and Awards
Boston Celtics gear up for a challenging regular season with revamped defensive energy and breakout potential from unexpected names. Can Jayson Tatum secure another All-N
Oct 20 38 min
NBA Season Preview: Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Our Official 2026-27 Tier List
Who are the BEST and WORST teams in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season? With opening night just around the corner, Locked On NBA Daily reveals its official 30-team N
Oct 19 1 h 08 min
Is Payton Pritchard REALLY Too GOOD To START For Boston Celtics?
Payton Pritchard's breakout potential sparks heated debate: should the Boston Celtics make him their sixth man or unleash him as a starter alongside Jayson Tatum? The con
Oct 19 35 min
Boston Celtics G League Players BEAT Sixers, Stay PERFECT in Preseason
Boston Celtics G-Leaguers stun the Philadelphia 76ers as John Karalis of Celtics On SI recaps a perfect preseason finish—out-hustling the Sixers’ regulars and raising big
Oct 17 21 min
New Plan for Jayson Tatum? | Joe Mazzulla Answers Fan's Jaylen Brown Question
Boston Celtics fine-tune rotations as Jayson Tatum and Mitchell Robinson showcase promising chemistry—does this duo hold the key to unlocking Boston’s offense this season
Oct 16 35 min
Neemias Queta SHINES, Celtics Defense DOMINATES, in Win Over Charlotte
Boston Celtics surge past the Charlotte Hornets as Neemias Queta delivers his most dynamic performance yet, sparking new excitement about Boston’s bench dominance. Can th
Oct 15 27 min
Payton Pritchard Signs BIG Extension — WIN-WIN Deal For Both Sides
Payton Pritchard secures a $44 million extension—have the Boston Celtics locked in another crucial piece for their championship future? John Karalis of Celtics On SI brea
Oct 14 33 min
Nothing, Something or EVERYTHING: What's real, What's NOT in Boston Celtics Preseason?
Boston Celtics’ defense sparks optimism, but are preseason standouts Baylor Sheierman and Mitchell Robinson true game-changers or just riding a preseason wave? Can Boston
Oct 13 33 min
How Mitchell Robinson GROWS As a Celtics | Baylor Scheierman's Chaotic Best
Can Mitchell Robinson reach new heights by learning from Neemias Queta’s dynamic approach? Boston Celtics fans get answers as John Karalis of Celtics On SI spotlights why
Oct 12 34 min
AMAZING Defense, Jayson Tatum looks GREAT, Celtics Blow Out Sixers
Boston Celtics dominate the Philadelphia 76ers as Jayson Tatum silences doubts about his Achilles, leading a defensive clinic that sparks questions about the team’s evolv
Oct 11 30 min
Luka Garza, Devin Carter, Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez POWER Win In Cleveland
Boston Celtics bench outworks Cleveland Cavaliers as Devin Carter impresses in preseason opener. Are the Celtics' young prospects ready to step into larger roles this sea
Oct 9 34 min
Mailbag: Celtics Media Training, Mazzulla Visits, Faith in Young Talent
Boston Celtics ramp up for the new NBA season with a behind-the-scenes look at Joe Mazzulla’s unique leadership—he visited every player in the offseason to build trust an
Oct 8 31 min
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Longtime listener. No one works harder to put out timely Celtics content than John. Just one thing: Can you do away with the all caps clickbait episode titles? It feels like the New York Post and makes everything feel dumber. Legitimately has turned me away lately
EBanner18 · May 2025
Karalis is on top of things and he provides more content than others. I also read his articles at Boston Sports Journal. The Postcast episodes are also worth the occasional listen. Unfortunately, Locked On runs too many ads and the intro is just too long. I find myself fast forwarding almost 30% of each episode. Some of John’s takes can get a bit stale, and I’m not a fan of the cross over episodes with other teams. Nevertheless, it is one of the better Celtics podcasts.
ramjam2011 · Apr 2025
Karalis is the single best source for Celtics news. He doesn’t exaggerate, doesn’t make things up to generate interest, just reports on the Celtics the way we all wish everyone else would.
It is completely your own fault if you continue to listen to morons on the radio who literally don’t watch Celtic’s games. There is a reliable, trustworthy source for Celtics content and it is this podcast.
Factually accurate, insightful and fun reporting. Thanks Karalis it’s genuinely appreciated
Jdjake44 · Jun 2023
(I think I wrote this review a feed seasons ago, but despite the change in personnel, it is all still true!) What a great niche podcast, insightful analysis from a critical fan's perspective. John, Jay and Sam are true students of the game and fans of the Celtics, and share their thoughts 5 days a week. With their access to the team and varied guests from other "locked on" podcasts, they are as perfectly positioned as Kelly Olynyk to bring us the best Celtics news every day! Keep up the great work!!
Rand-Al Rides · Jul 2022
Disappointing podcast for Celtics fans. Recommend First to the Floor and Garden Report podcasts for a good analysis of games and team dynamics.
JMJWD · Mar 2024
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