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Celtics say they want to play faster, but as Tom Westerholm & I break down, playing with control matters more than just upping pace. Plus, where Paul George actually ranks in importance this year. Dive in to a new Locked On Celtics podcast! Watch & Listen: linktr.ee/lockedonceltics

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 3h

Day two of practice here at Celtics preseason, and Mike Conley is already impressed with Baylor Scheierman! Much more coming up on the Locked on Celtics podcast later!

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 29/09/2026

Joe Mazzulla on playing faster: "What people don't talk about is the other side of that. If you do lean into that more, it's at the expense of something else." What that might mean: www.si.com/nba/celtics/...

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Joe Mazzulla Has a Warning as Celtics Continue Their Quest to Play Faster

There's no truth to the rumor that Christopher Nolan’s first idea for a remake of The Odyssey was following members of the Boston Celtics on an epic quest to pl

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Howard Beck @howardbeck.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

RTing in part for John's sharp analysis, but in truth mostly for John's t-shirt.

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 29/09/2026

Brad Stevens drops a BIG hint about why the Celtics moved on from Jaylen Brown—and it’s not just about the $$$. That and more from Celtics Media Day on the new Locked On Celtics podcast. Watch & Listen: linktr.ee/lockedonceltics

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 28/09/2026

Constantly updating with quotes and notes!

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 27/09/2026

Here's your Celtics training camp roster

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 26/09/2026

Ranking Boston Celtics Players in Order of Importance This Upcoming Season www.si.com/nba/celtics/...

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Chad Finn @chadfinn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

First of all, Harper should be third on this list. Second of all, how dare you? (Great read as always.)

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 21/09/2026

This was the most difficult, and most important thing I've ever written. This is the obituary for my father, Joe. I hope it captures his true essence. www.trippfuneralhome.com/obituaries/j...

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Joseph J. Karalis Obituary Sep 17, 2026 - William W. Tripp Funeral Home

View Joseph J. Karalis's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 21/09/2026

Ron Harper Jr.'s role? Celtics the GOAT Franchise? Kawhi vs. Jaylen trades? 🏀💚 Catch all the Mailbag Monday action on the Locked On Celtics podcast! Watch & Listen: linktr.ee/lockedoncelt...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 18/09/2026

One of my favorite pictures. Road game in high school. The only person you see in the background is my dad. He went to all of them. We lost him last night. Thanks, dad, for everything.

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 17/09/2026

Previewed the Detroit Pistons with locked on Pistons host Ku Kahil. I asked if there was a chance Cade Cunningham was frustrated, and he said no, but .... You can watch the episode here: youtu.be/Q4bcAEaIyDM

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 16/09/2026

Mike Conley said "You're used to just having coaches kind of be kind of structured in a certain way ... I get here & I feel like I don't know what I'm doing." Mazzulla called that a great compliment. More on Mazzulla's penchant for challenging veterans: www.si.com/nba/celtics/...

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Joe Mazzulla Confuses Mike Conley, And That's a Good Thing for the Boston Celtics

Mike Conley has been around. “I was part of the league when [Kevin Garnett] and them guys won, and [Rajon] Rondo and them,” he said at his introductory press co

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 15/09/2026

Paul George opens up about the Jaylen Brown trade, his health, and what he brings to Boston. Plus, Mike Conley calls Joe Mazzulla “crazy”—in a good way. 🍀🔥 New Locked On Celtics is out! Watch & Listen: linktr.ee/lockedonceltics

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 15/09/2026

Paul George says the negative reaction to the Jaylen trade is fair. "getting someone that's ready to not fill the shoes or fill the void of JB. But I think from a personal standpoint of myself, I think I can come in and kind of still keep us in that contention and give us a chance to win"

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 15/09/2026

Paul George: "I feel great again. I feel like I've turned a corner of dealing with injuries, and now kind of reestablishing myself and from a physical standpoint again."

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 14/09/2026

The Boston Celtics are brining Devin Carter into camp on an Exhibit 10 deal. He'll have a chance to compete for a spot, but here's why he's most likely going to end up on a two-way deal or in Maine.

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 12/09/2026

Derrick White is an elite shot blocker, but those blocks could go away this season ... or at least become something else. I explain on th new Locked On Celtics podcast. Watch & Listen: linktr.ee/lockedoncelt...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 11/09/2026

Who’s stepping up as the Celtics’ #2 scorer? Will Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, or someone else claim the spot? Plus: rebounding, blocks, and assist leaders debated. Predictions ... like this one ... flying on Locked On Celtics! Watch & Listen: linktr.ee/lockedonceltics

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 09/09/2026

I'm in favor of bringing Neemias Queta & Payton Pritchard off the bench, which is just what this team, this year needs. If Kevin McHale and John Havlicek could do it, then anyone can. It's a point I made in the latest Locked On Celtics podcast. Watch & listen here: linktr.ee/lockedonceltics

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