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Bobby Manning

@realbobmanning.bsky.social

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Celtics reporter CLNS Media & The Garden Report. NBA columnist at Boston Sports Journal. CelticsBlog contributor. ‘Cuse ‘20.

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - I talked to most of the #Celtics' players about how Tatum has helped them while he rehabs. "A lot of guys that know they got an extended amount of time (out), they’re gonna separate themselves...he’s been like an extra coach." www.clnsmedia.com/how-jayson-t...

How Jayson Tatum Became Extra Celtics Coach 7 Months After Achilles Surgery - CLNS Media

Jayson Tatum has become a constant presence around the Celtics during his Achilles rehab, resembling an extra coach early this season as his return nears.

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Celtics on CLNS @celticsclns.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Could Jayson Tatum return sooner than expected?🤔 @realbobmanning.bsky.social & @noadalzell.bsky.social discuss on a Practice Edition of @TheGardenReport WATCH on @CLNSMedia: youtu.be/EO1ii_aQz70

Will Jayson Tatum return to Celtics SOONER than expected?

YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- The #Celtics sounded frustrated with their effort on Friday against the #Nets. But they won on the off. boards, tied the turnover battle and shot over 55% on 2s. Key stretches cost them again: www.clnsmedia.com/even-reachin...

Even Reaching .500 Demands Near Flawless Effort from these Celtics - CLNS Media

The Celtics shot well on tough twos and received a strong Neemias Queta effort. Foul trouble and stretches where they lapsed still cost them in a loss to the Nets.

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - As Steve Kerr & injury reports around the league sound the alarm on NBA health, the #Celtics have been arguably the healthiest team in the league. But it's hard to ignore the one exception: Jayson Tatum www.clnsmedia.com/joe-mazzulla... Joe and others weighed in today

Joe Mazzulla Responds to Steve Kerr Sounding Alarm on NBA Injuries - CLNS Media

Joe Mazzulla discussed how the Celtics have maintained one of the healthiest rosters in the league to begin an injury-filled NBA season.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - As Steve Kerr & injury reports around the league sound the alarm on NBA health, the #Celtics have been arguably the healthiest team in the league. But it's hard to ignore the one exception: Jayson Tatum www.clnsmedia.com/joe-mazzulla... Joe and others weighed in today

Joe Mazzulla Responds to Steve Kerr Sounding Alarm on NBA Injuries - CLNS Media

Joe Mazzulla discussed how the Celtics have maintained one of the healthiest rosters in the league to begin an injury-filled NBA season.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - On a team balancing an old 3PT identity with a new defensive one, Anfernee Simons is stuck in the middle & received only 2 first half mins. in favor of González, Walsh FRI before providing badly needed 2H shooting. He accepted it: www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-need...

Celtics Need More from Anfernee Simons After First Half Benching at Magic - CLNS Media

The Celtics benched Anfernee Simons for most of the first half in Friday's loss to the Magic before he helped tie the game in the fourth quarter.

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - The #Celtics fell to 0-3 in DET, unable to grab a REB in the final 3 min. So they moved onto a 3rd new starting PF. Josh Minott, a former 2R sparsely used by the Wolves, now looks like part of the C's present & future after 21pts WED: www.clnsmedia.com/how-celtics-...

How Celtics Found an X-Factor for this Season - and their Next Contender - CLNS Media

The Celtics found a fifth starter for this year in Josh Minott who could also become a factor for the team's next contender when Jayson Tatum returns.

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Ryan Bernardoni @dangercart.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

The Josh Minott Problem, or Why Won't the CBA Leave Me Alone medium.com/@rbernardoni...

The Growing Josh Minott (Contract) Problem

If Josh Minott keeps playing like this, will the Celtics eventually lose him?

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - The #Celtics fell to 0-3 in DET, unable to grab a REB in the final 3 min. So they moved onto a 3rd new starting PF. Josh Minott, a former 2R sparsely used by the Wolves, now looks like part of the C's present & future after 21pts WED: www.clnsmedia.com/how-celtics-...

How Celtics Found an X-Factor for this Season - and their Next Contender - CLNS Media

The Celtics found a fifth starter for this year in Josh Minott who could also become a factor for the team's next contender when Jayson Tatum returns.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum's mother reached out to Durant after Tatum tore his Achilles. He left them some simple advice: "Try to ease his mind." KD hopes Tatum becomes the new model for Achilles recovery & sees him well on his way: www.clnsmedia.com/kevin-durant...

Kevin Durant Shares Behind-the-Scenes Insight on Jayson Tatum Recovery - CLNS Media

Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum's mother reached out for advice after Tatum tore his Achilles, Kevin Durant told CLNS Media in an exclusive interview.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- #Celtics' players don't feel far away from a breakthrough. But how much of the 0-2 start was execution? And how much was it their roster construction giving them little-no room for error? www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-dont...

Celtics Don't Feel Far From Breakthrough Despite Winless Start - CLNS Media

The Celtics started 0-2 despite winning five of their first eight quarters against the 76ers and Knicks. They don't feel far from a breakthrough.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- Simons was proud of himself after his #Celtics debut: "Wasn’t perfect, made some mistakes, but I showed up," he told me after. For a player who admitted effort contributed to past defensive struggles, it was a step: www.clnsmedia.com/why-anfernee...

Why Anfernee Simons Was Proud of Himself After His Celtics Debut - CLNS Media

Anfernee Simons scored only 13 points in his Celtics debut, but he flashed the defensive playmaking Boston worked all summer on helping him improve at.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Wrote about an opening night that started with promise before flaws (depth, defense, size) showed late and cost the #Celtics a game they were in a great position to win. They don't have margin for error this year @celticsclns.bsky.social www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-as-c...

Celtics as Competitive and Flawed as Expected on Opening Night - CLNS Media

The Celtics played well enough to lead by 13 points at the start of the fourth and poorly enough to squander that advantage and lose on Wednesday.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social: They're as competitive as we thought & as flawed as many imagined in an L. They flew around early & slowed late. Queta & Tillman showed flashes, then C's played no centers on their last possession On a night of Celtics contradictions www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-as-c...

Celtics as Competitive and Flawed as Expected on Opening Night - CLNS Media

The Celtics played well enough to lead by 13 points at the start of the fourth and poorly enough to squander that advantage and lose on Wednesday.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

We're live!

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Live now with @ramblinwreck34.bsky.social talking Derrick White and the #Celtics! @celticsclns.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRsr...

LIVE Garden Report: Derrick White's Dad Previews Celtics Season

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

LIVE #GardenReport -- 7PM EST tonight with Derrick White's dad @ramblinwreck34.bsky.social ahead of a big season for Derrick. We'll talk expectations for White & the team ahead of Wednesday's opener & take some questions! @celticsclns.bsky.social youtube.com/live/JRsrlHq...

LIVE Garden Report: Derrick White's Dad Previews Celtics Season

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dan favale @danfavale.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

great stuff throughout from @realbobmanning.bsky.social, including his thoughts on why payton pritchard is a name to watch this year⤵️

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Joe on Tillman's resurgence: "He's been here for 2.5 years and I think he's the ultimate professional and has handled the situation, coming in halfway through the year ... last year not going the way he wanted it to ... I think we're doing some things defensively that fit (him)"

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Tillman being back to himself is an underrated development for this team.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - That media game was ugly, but it reminded us how much we love this game, why we got into media, how much of a machine #NBA staffs are. And gave us *some* bonding w/ Joe Thanks to Jr. @celticsnba.bsky.social Academy for putting it on. www.clnsmedia.com/joe-mazzulla...

Joe Mazzulla's Media Game Blowout a Reminder Why We Cover the Celtics - CLNS Media

The Celtics' coaching staff blew out media members 57-4 in a scrimmage on Tuesday afternoon at Auerbach Center. The Jr. Celtics Academy hosted the event.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

NEW @ CLNS - It's not 'Mazzulla-ball,' Joe argues. But new players join the #Celtics knowing him from viral presser clips: "It’s unfortunate that it’s gotten to that point," he says. "I don’t want it to be, 'you have to adapt to Joe.' No, we have to work together." www.clnsmedia.com/how-new-celt...

How New Celtics Have Handled Joe Mazzulla's Coaching Style - CLNS Media

New Celtics have become acclimated to Joe Mazzulla's unconventional coaching style. It adjusts to each player, he says, and isn't about him.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social from Toronto -- After massive offseason losses at the position, the #Celtics' remaining centers are motivated, rather than feeling slighted over doubts about their ability to take over: "Everybody's gonna say what they think." www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-cent...

Celtics Centers Feeling Motivated Amid Doubts Following Offseason Losses - CLNS Media

Centers Neemias Queta, Chris Boucher, Luka Garza and Xavier Tillman Sr. will try to fill large shoes when the Celtics' season begins in less than two weeks.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

#Celtics starters: Simons Pritchard Minott Boucher Queta Looks like a rest night for Brown and White.

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social: On the monumental legacy Al Horford leaves, and why he left the #Celtics for the #Warriors. "I don’t think it was under his control," his father Tito said. "Love and respect for everybody over there, and best wishes for the Celtics." www.clnsmedia.com/why-al-horfo...

Why Al Horford Left the Celtics and the Legacy He Left in Boston - CLNS Media

Al Horford departing the Celtics surprised his father Tito, but he and the rest of the family left thankful for their experience with Boston and the fans.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social: On the monumental legacy Al Horford leaves, and why he left the #Celtics for the #Warriors. "I don’t think it was under his control," his father Tito said. "Love and respect for everybody over there, and best wishes for the Celtics." www.clnsmedia.com/why-al-horfo...

Why Al Horford Left the Celtics and the Legacy He Left in Boston - CLNS Media

Al Horford departing the Celtics surprised his father Tito, but he and the rest of the family left thankful for their experience with Boston and the fans.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

As this game winds down reminder to join us LIVE as the 7th season of Post Game on #TheGardenReport begins. @johnzannis.bsky.social, Jimmy and I starting it off with @noadalzell.bsky.social joining later in Memphis: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY-M...

LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Grizzlies Preseason Postgame Show

YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

NEW - Anfernee Simons reunited w/ C's assistant Ross McMains this summer, who worked out with him in 2020. They've been focusing on defense to begin every day together since July "Building his defensive identity...this environment is going to bring that out of him" www.clnsmedia.com/exclusive-ho...

Exclusive: How Celtics Have Coached Anfernee Simons to Thrive on Defense - CLNS Media

Anfernee Simons reunited with former workout coach Ross McMains on the Celtics, who has drilled him on thinking defense since his arrival in Boston.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Do the #Celtics have the players to play more physical defense this year (like the #Thunder)? They're going to try, so @noadalzell.bsky.social & I discussed. #TheGardenReport youtu.be/vfWBYEx7cDU

Celtics reveal COMPLETELY NEW play style | Garden Report Practice Update

YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

LIVE at 5 EST today with @itsbrianbarrett.bsky.social -- More from #Celtics training camp, which continues this afternoon, and that awful #RedSox loss... #TheGardenReport Join us here: youtube.com/live/R-V5Tvg...

LIVE Garden Report: Celtics Starters Revealed + Red Sox Lose to Yankees

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

LIVE on #TheGardenReport with @byjayking.bsky.social talking about our early takeaways from #Celtics training camp this week. 2 practices in the books, a peak into the starting lineup they're working with & Anfernee Simons begining his acclimation. Join us @ 7:45 PM EST youtube.com/live/Hz7E4tn...

LIVE Garden Report: What We LEARNED at First Celtics Training Camp Practices

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Had to talk some crap with my #Yankees fans friends Dan & Lindo before the #RedSox series gets started today. #BobbyManningAndFriends youtu.be/9kAPw_gsq7E Who ya got?

Red Sox vs Yankees Series Preview | Bobby Manning and Friends

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- Jaylen Brown wants to keep the 'Celtic way,' the #Celtics have discussed possibly playing hockey lines, but they collectively made one thing clear when it comes to play style on Monday: "I think we need to play a lot faster." www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-teas...

Celtics Tease New Play Style to Begin Training Camp - CLNS Media

The Celtics teased a faster pace and more aggressive defensive approach at their media day to open training camp on Monday.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Stevens on Al Horford’s departure: Unrestricted free agents have rights to make decisions for themselves. “We offered both Al and Luke the opportunity to stay … we were gonna be handcuffed around the apron.” Said $ they spent at center showed where they were at.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Stevens: “We feel very fortunate Anfernee was included … we feel really lucky.” Said they’re excited to have Simons in their program. Also said they liked Niang and had to move on for financial reasons and called it a difficult conversation with him given he's from Mass.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

C's are fully healthy aside from Tatum, Brad Stevens said at media day. "We have a lot of guys that are unproven, with that comes great opportunity." "Making sure we communicate well across our organization ... the value each individual can bring ... and then letting the coaches do their job."

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Derrick White saw that Tatum video too. “I’ve seen the video. I’ve seen some of the things, because I was there. He looks good.” New exclusive interview @celticsclns.bsky.social on Horford's departure, Tatum & camp expectations: youtu.be/Ej-inIQt5bY

Derrick White Reacts to Jayson Tatum Workout Video | Exclusive Interview

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

NEW @ CLNS -- Derrick White saw the video too. And he's seen it in person. "I was there. (Tatum) looks good," he told me today. "I’m not an expert on Achilles rehab, and where he should be and shouldn’t be, but he looks good and he’s gonna just keep pushing it." www.clnsmedia.com/derrick-whit...

Derrick White Saw That Jayson Tatum Video Too: "He Looks Good" - CLNS Media

Derrick White reacted to the Jayson Tatum workout video that excited Celtics fans over a potential return to the lineup sometime this season.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

NEW @ CLNS -- Derrick White saw the video too. And he's seen it in person. "I was there. (Tatum) looks good," he told me today. "I’m not an expert on Achilles rehab, and where he should be and shouldn’t be, but he looks good and he’s gonna just keep pushing it." www.clnsmedia.com/derrick-whit...

Derrick White Saw That Jayson Tatum Video Too: "He Looks Good" - CLNS Media

Derrick White reacted to the Jayson Tatum workout video that excited Celtics fans over a potential return to the lineup sometime this season.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Going live on The Garden Report with Christopher Gasper at 8PM EST to look ahead to Media Day on Monday and the leftover questions we have from Bill Chisholm's intro. Also interested in how he's feeling about a potential Tatum return. @celticsclns.bsky.social youtube.com/live/sAVMYwJ...

LIVE Garden Report: Celtics Media Day Preview + Leftover Ownership Questions

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Bill Chisholm's ownership group intro beginning now in Brighton.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Brown didnt look too far ahead when I asked, but the enormous challenge awaiting was obvious when Tatum went down. Next week, he'll begin leading the #Celtics in every aspect with Tatum out. G6, one of his roughest nights, showed the tough part: doing it every night www.clnsmedia.com/jaylen-brown...

Jaylen Brown Gets His Chance to Lead the Celtics with Jayson Tatum Out - CLNS Media

The Celtics' biggest question to begin training camp next week is how Jaylen Brown will lead Boston with Jayson Tatum out. It's an opportunity he's awaited.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Live in 15 minutes with @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social & @noadalzell.bsky.social talking about two of the newest #Celtics Luka Garza & Josh Minott: youtube.com/live/kbtpgQx...

LIVE Garden Report: Wolves Insider on What Luka Garza and Josh Minott Bring to Celtics

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

From today's #GardenReport - NBC's Noah Eagle watched a lot of Anfernee Simons while calling Clippers games. "The talent is undeniable...how can he slot in as your #2, #3 scorer...and then two, what does he do defensively? That was always my concern with him.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD8I...

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

We're live in about 20 minutes talking Al Horford, #Celtics, #Warriors & how Boston can reload like Golden State did after a down 2020 season @celticsclns.bsky.social: youtube.com/live/ByYWeTz...

LIVE: Why Al Horford HASN'T Signed with Warriors or Any Team Yet | Garden Report

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

LIVE on #TheGardenReport w/ Sam Esfandiari talking #Warriors & #Celtics tomorrow. Al Horford is still a free agent. Is he joining GSW like everyone believes? What will he bring to that team? Plus, how similar are the '25 Celtics to '20 Warriors who go the #2 pick? youtube.com/live/ByYWeTz...

LIVE: Why Al Horford HASN'T Signed with Warriors or Any Team Yet | Garden Report

Bobby Manning welcomes Sam Esfandiari to preview what Al Horford will look like with the Warriors if and when he finally signs his widely reported agreement to join Golden State. Is there any chance i...

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- The #Celtics start training camp in less than 3 weeks. What else is there to watch for from them and around the #NBA before then? It's possible they stand pat, but there are a few things they could do if they want to... www.clnsmedia.com/watch-to-wat...

Watch to Watch for from the Celtics and Across the NBA in September - CLNS Media

The Celtics begin training camp in less than three weeks and can either stand pat or make more financial moves before the season starts.

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Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - When Spanish pro Pablo Ferreiro lived w/ Payton Pritchard during summers growing up, American skill development stood out. Pritchard, visiting Pablo in Spain, saw how they stress team concepts They aimed to combine them at their camp: www.clnsmedia.com/payton-pritc...

Payton Pritchard's Summer Showed How He's Thinking the Game for the Celtics - CLNS Media

Payton Pritchard hosted a camp in Spain in July focused on combining American expertise at skill development with team concepts from the European game.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - When Spanish pro Pablo Ferreiro lived w/ Payton Pritchard during summers growing up, American skill development stood out. Pritchard, visiting Pablo in Spain, saw how they stress team concepts They aimed to combine them at their camp: www.clnsmedia.com/payton-pritc...

Payton Pritchard's Summer Showed How He's Thinking the Game for the Celtics - CLNS Media

Payton Pritchard hosted a camp in Spain in July focused on combining American expertise at skill development with team concepts from the European game.

Bobby Manning @realbobmanning.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

LIVE with @noadalzell.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=33So...

Bill Chisholm Officially Becomes New Celtics Owner | Garden Report

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