# 663: Eastern Conference Stronger Than Expected? w/ Keith Smith

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Podcast: [Celtics Beat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/celtics-beat-391675)
Published: 2026-02-14T21:02:00+00:00
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## Resource

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics at the end of the first half of the season, Jaylen Brown's leadership, and Jayson Tatum's potential return. X: @KeithSmithNBA 4:47 Jaylen is NOT taking a shot at Tatum w/ Instagram story 10:08 Is the Eastern Conference THAT bad? 28:12 Is Jaylen a first-team LOCK? 34:56 Tatum’s return against Philly? 44:48 All Star Weekend Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, February 14th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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