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🗓️ 18 February 2026

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Boston Celtics prepare for a pivotal post-All-Star stretch, as Jayson Tatum’s return remains shrouded in mystery. Will his comeback spark a renewed offensive surge, or is the team’s depth set to carry them? John Karalis of Cetlics On SI and Tom Westerholm dissect Tatum’s cautious approach, Jaylen Brown’s quest for efficiency, and the critical adjustments needed to keep the Celtics in top contention. Key topics include the evolving big rotation and how Nikola Vucevic, Neemias Queta, and Luka Garza’s roles could shape summer roster decisions. The hosts debate Payton Pritchard’s impact as Sixth Man, explore backup wing options for the playoff rotation, and spotlight Al Horford’s unique journey. With Derrick White’s shooting and Brown’s playmaking under scrutiny, every move could define Boston’s championship path.

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0:00.0	Now on the Lockdown Celtics podcast, Jason Tatum still wishy-washy.
0:04.8	Come on, Jason.
0:05.8	And the things we need to see from the Celtics after the All-Star break.
0:09.9	Locked on Celtics pod home of the winners, baby.
0:13.8	Welcome back to the Lockdown Celtics podcast right here in the Lockdown Podcast.
0:17.1	Network where it is your team every day.
0:18.8	Your team is the Boston Celtics.
0:20.5	I talk about
0:21.0	a monday through friday plus bonus podcast when they play on weekends and bonus podcasts coming up
0:26.2	throughout the week just because so make sure you're subscribed this show is available
0:30.4	everywhere it's on youtube get into the comment section share your thoughts with your fellow
0:35.2	celtics fans and me. Let me introduce myself.
0:38.0	I'm John Corrales, beat writer covering the Celtics for Sports Illustrated Celtics on
0:42.2	SI. I have been doing a version of this job for about 20 years now. This podcast is 10 years old
0:47.8	and I've written a couple books about the team. Today, later on, we're going to spend the
0:52.8	second and third segments getting into things we
0:56.1	need to see from the Celtics after the All-Star break.
0:58.9	They're coming back.
0:59.5	They're playing out West individually.
1:01.5	Jalen Brown, Peyton Pritchard, Derek White.
1:04.2	What do we need to see from these guys?
1:06.7	And we're going to start, and I say we, because it's me and Tom Westerholm.
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