{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics","slug":"locked-on-celtics-daily-podcast-on-the-boston-celtics-845798","podcast_index_feed_id":845798,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/0y5b2GMh","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-celtics/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5ceae499-dc12-413e-b927-2a8496b6c0d5/3af7beee-0fd4-4ec4-97d0-8648f4ee1851/3000x3000/uploads-2f1551395049218-0nsh1p37zbdp-bf369988fe22a33661bb0149dac0a13b-2flocked-on-celtics-podcast-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Celtics podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Celtics and the NBA. Hosted by Boston Sports Journal beat writer John Karalis, the Locked On Celtics podcast provides expert, local analysis from a former basketball player who is at all practices and games. The Locked On Celtics podcast takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Celtics locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Celtics podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T10:21:30.805217+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-celtics-daily-podcast-on-the-boston-celtics-845798"},"episode":{"title":"Draft Picks MORE VALUABLE than ever? Why Not Anfernee Simons? | Mailbag Monday","slug":"draft-picks-more-valuable-than-ever-why-not-anfernee-simons-mailbag-monday","published_at":"2026-08-17T02:54:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-celtics-daily-podcast-on-the-boston-celtics-845798/draft-picks-more-valuable-than-ever-why-not-anfernee-simons-mailbag-monday","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-celtics-daily-podcast-on-the-boston-celtics-845798","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-celtics/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/27763a/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/5ceae499-dc12-413e-b927-2a8496b6c0d5/episodes/6a77687f-1857-42fb-901a-6663e93e6817/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=5ceae499-dc12-413e-b927-2a8496b6c0d5&awEpisodeId=6a77687f-1857-42fb-901a-6663e93e6817&feed=0y5b2GMh","summary":"Boston Celtics reshape their draft strategy as the NBA's new CBA raises the stakes—are the days of blockbuster pick trades over? John Karalis of Celtics On SI breaks down why first-round picks and older rookies are more valuable than ever, and how Boston’s innovative approach could set the blueprint for the apron era. Key topics include the Celtics’ decision to prioritize Mitchell Robinson over Anfernee Simons, evaluating the developmental benefits of the G League versus college for prospects, and what a Ben Simmons gamble might actually look like at center. Karalis also reveals must-do tips for fans visiting Boston and revisits his Simpsons-inspired theory on Jaylen Brown’s standing in the national spotlight. Where does Jaylen Brown’s narrative fit into NBA lore, and could seasoned draft picks be the secret to long-term contention?","meta_description":"Boston Celtics reshape their draft strategy as the NBA's new CBA raises the stakes—are the days of blockbuster pick trades over? John Karalis of Celtics O…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2238,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-celtics-daily-podcast-on-the-boston-celtics-845798/episodes/draft-picks-more-valuable-than-ever-why-not-anfernee-simons-mailbag-monday/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-celtics-daily-podcast-on-the-boston-celtics-845798/draft-picks-more-valuable-than-ever-why-not-anfernee-simons-mailbag-monday.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}