

Jay King
The Athletic reporter who covers the Boston Celtics and appeared as the episode's featured guest to discuss Boston's performance, Jayson Tatum, and Jalen Brown.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 29min
Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, passes Kobe Bryant
Jay King, NBA reporter known for Celtics coverage, breaks down Jalen Brown’s ejection and its effect on rotation. He evaluates Jayson Tatum’s return and Derrick White’s growing role. King also dissects Victor Wembanyama’s dominant breakout and what it means for the Spurs’ ceiling. Short, sharp takes on game flow, roles, and rising stars.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 28min
Celtics bully Thunder + Wolves shock Rockets
Jay King, The Athletic reporter who covers the Boston Celtics, joins to break down Boston's dominant win over Oklahoma City. He highlights Jayson Tatum's second-quarter takeover and the team's use of small-ball with Tatum at the five. They debate roster depth, playoff inexperience, and Jaylen Brown's rising MVP chatter.

Mar 3, 2026 • 30min
Inside Jayson Tatum’s impending return to the Celtics
Jay King, NBA reporter and Celtics beat writer for The Athletic, gives insider perspective on Jayson Tatum’s imminent return and Joe Mazzulla’s coaching. Conversation covers Tatum’s rehab timeline, mental hurdles and likely rust. They discuss how Mazzulla will reintegrate Tatum, manage minutes for rising wings, and how Boston’s identity of rebounding and low turnovers shapes playoff outlook.

Dec 12, 2025 • 26min
Will Jayson Tatum return for the Celtics this season?
Jay King, an NBA reporter for The Athletic covering the Boston Celtics, dives into the team's unexpected competitiveness this season. He analyzes the recent loss to the Bucks, highlighting Boston's struggles with shooting and defense. King discusses Jalen Brown's evolution as a key playmaker and the emergence of Jordan Walsh. The centerpiece of the conversation focuses on Jayson Tatum's rehab progress post-Achilles surgery and the potential timelines for his return this season, speculating on how his comeback would reshape the Celtics' prospects.

Sep 10, 2025 • 57min
Celtics and Kings Season Preview
Deuce Mason, a Sacramento Kings analyst from NBC Sports California, and Jay King from The Athletic, who covers the Boston Celtics, dive into the upcoming NBA season. They discuss expectations for Kings star Domantas Sabonis and the potential duo of LaVine and DeRozan. Key roster changes and the Kings' strategy for improvement are examined. Shifting to the Celtics, they analyze Jalen Brown's leadership and roster adjustments, plus prospects for trades and the team's competitiveness in the Eastern Conference.


