Brian chats with Spotrac’s Keith Smith about the Celtics as they gear up for the playoffs, how the front office can possibly keep the team together as players reach the ends of their contracts, a look ahead at the Eastern Conference postseason picture, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about Eliot Wolf’s QB philosophy, the passing of Larry Lucchino, and the NCAA basketball tournaments (56:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Keith Smith

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The NBA Playoffs and Keeping the Celtics Together Long-Term With Keith Smith