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• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Report · Oct 24 wording unclear in audio around the league

  The panel says the Sixers traded Paul George to the Celtics in the Brown deal, and that Boston also got a 2028 first, an unprotected 2031 first and a couple of second-round picks.

  “Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum!_1 Part 2” at 14:47 · listen ↗

  also reported by The Herd with Colin Cowherd host, Colin Cowherd, The Herd with Colin Cowherd

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  The Pistons beat the Celtics in the opener after coming back from 22 points down, even though Paul George scored 38 for Boston.

  “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 2:35 · listen ↗

  also reported by First Take host

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Hugo Gonzalez posted a minus-15 (mentioned jokingly), and Paul George is playing well for Boston.

  “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 22:34 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Celtics host (unnamed) (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · Oct 24 around the league

  Jayson Tatum closed the game with three big shots, bouncing back from a poor opener in Detroit. Paul George was very disruptive on defense.

  “BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 15:42 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Celtics · 4 points · Oct 24
  • Paul George had 15 points on 6-of-15 shooting (3-of-7 from three), 7 rebounds, 2 assists and a couple of steals. The host thinks this is the kind of night to expect from him. at 7:24
  • The host says George's shooting was always going to come down from the 58 percent he shot in Detroit. at 7:06
  • The host praised George's disruptive defense and quick hands. He says George has the length to guard a big like Towns and the quickness to poke the ball away from perimeter ball-handlers like Brunson. at 7:47
  • Everyone else was a small negative. at 26:24

  “Jayson Tatum DOMINATES, Comes Up CLUTCH in Win over New York Knicks” · listen ↗

• Podcast KG Certified · 2 points · Oct 24
  • Boston held a 20-point lead against the Pistons and got walked down. Paul George gave 'throwback PG' with about 38 (the host hedged 'I think'). at 1:17:48
  • Per the hosts, Boston lost Jaylen Brown and added new pieces including Mitchell Robinson (coming from the Knicks) and Paul George. at 1:18:13

  “Ant & LaMelo Look Dangerous, LeBron Takes On Embiid and KG Believes in Luka’s Lakers | KG CERTIFIED” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Knicks · 2 points · Oct 23
  • Turning point per Wallace: after a Paul George deflection, Tatum hit a tough corner shot with Josh Hart draped all over him while the Knicks were coming back. Wallace says it gave Boston momentum. at 13:53
  • Wallace says Paul George and Sam Hauser were among the Boston players who got wide-open looks. Sacci calls George's late fourth-quarter corner three a dagger. at 17:42

  “KNICKS POSTCAST: The CHAMPS Fall to 0-2 vs. Celtics REACTION” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Prediction · Oct 23 around the league

  Celtics opener: Paul George had a big game and Jayson Tatum didn't score as much. Both hosts picked the Celtics to beat the Knicks tonight; one of the two will start 0-2.

  “The Cavaliers Need Help | James Dolan Is The WORST” at 26:18 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Report · Oct 23 around the league

  The Celtics blew a 22-point lead in Detroit, spoiling what the show calls a historic Celtics debut from Paul George.

  “Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo WENT CRAZY vs MIA & AD Goes VINTAGE In D.C.! Part2” at 51:05 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Celtics · 4 points · Oct 22
  • Host projection, not a reported team restriction: Paul George probably won't play back-to-backs, which would cost about 16 games plus about 4 more, putting him around 60 games or fewer. at 20:35
  • Host thinks George will probably be traded at some point and that this is probably his only year with Boston, though he can't guarantee it. at 21:29
  • Responding to fans who see George as taking Hugo's minutes, the host says Hugo Gonzalez is very young and his growth is not being stunted. He adds George can be an example for him. at 21:39
  • Whether Paul George will be reliable is a 'big old shrug' to the host, partly because he doesn't know how many games George will play. at 27:21

  “Mailbag: Blown Leads, Trading Jayson Tatum, and Who is the Second Option?” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd host · Report · Oct 22 around the league

  Paul George (Celtics) played great early against the Pistons, then cooled off.

  “What's Wright - NBA Opening Night REACTION, Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye, Chiefs-Seahawks MASSIVE game” at 18:33 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · 3 points · Oct 22
  • In his Celtics debut, Paul George scored a game-high 38 points with seven threes and five steals. The hosts say that set a Celtics franchise record for points in a debut. Boston led by 22 in the third quarter. at 58:24
  • Danny doesn't have high expectations for Boston, saying they traded away or let go of a piece that was very important to what they do. He thinks PG is a great fit and will have a good season because his game is simplified. at 1:01:42
  • Paul George (reported): Background relayed by a panelist: Paul George once told him that one summer he had two shoulder surgeries at the same time and didn't take a shot until training camp. When this happened is not specified. at 1:08:33

  “Bron's Sixers SPOIL Knicks Ring Night, SGA Humbles Wemby & PG's Celtics Debut Sets The Arena Off! Part 2” · listen ↗

• Podcast Tom Westerholm, Locked On Celtics · Opinion · Oct 21

  Paul George played great in the opener and looked healthy, in the speaker's view.

  “Boston Celtics Bigs CRITICAL to Team Success | ONE THING Jayson Tatum MUST Fix” at 2:52 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  Headline: the Pistons came back from 22 points down to beat the Celtics in Paul George's Celtics debut. The host's headline question implies Boston traded Jaylen Brown.

  “Bron's Sixers SPOIL Knicks Ring Night, SGA Humbles Wemby & PG's Celtics Debut Sets The Arena Off! Part 1” at 5:29 · listen ↗

• Podcast First Take · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  Windhorst said Paul George, at this point in his career, is a specialist whom Boston will want as a three-point shooter. He said Tatum will have to take on a different role with more of the scoring load, especially manufacturing points under pressure.

  “Hour 1: What's the biggest reason the 76ers won last night?” at 34:13 · listen ↗

• Podcast Colin Cowherd, The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  Paul George scored 38 for Boston. Cowherd said it took one game for George to feel like the alpha and asked whether it will often be his team.

  “THE HERD – HOUR 1 – LeBron & 76ers Win On Opening Night | Wemby’s Struggles vs OKC” at 44:56 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points · Oct 21
  • The host highlighted the quality of three-point looks, especially corner threes, that Paul George will get in the Celtics offense playing more off-ball. He thinks George can be a deadly shooter for Boston. at 4:09
  • Stat cited: George ('Peachy') shot over 55% from the corners in each of his first three seasons in LA. at 4:22

  “BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  A host said Jayson Tatum needs a bigger game, but praised him for recognizing his shot wasn't falling and setting the table. The host framed it as Tatum seeing it as 'Paul George's night'.

  “Biggest Opening Night Takeaways: 76ers Impress, Thunder Statement, Celtics Collapse” at 28:49 · listen ↗

• Podcast It Is What It Is host · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  Paul George scored 38 points on over 50% from the field and over 50% from three. Context indicates he played for Boston: the host congratulates him but notes 'you didn't win'.

  “Ring Night RUINED In NY, Kenneth Walker For MVP & Chargers Fans BLAMING Madison Beer?” at 8:42 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · 8 points · Oct 21
  • Paul George played only 37 games for the Sixers last season, which included a 25-game suspension for violating the league's anti-drug policy. His two Philly seasons were hampered by injury and off-court issues. at 47:40
  • Live update from the Celtics' opener at Detroit: through 21 minutes, George had 31 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 6-of-8 from three, 5-of-5 at the line, and 4 steals. at 50:07
  • Jalen Duren (also) had 19 and 8 for Detroit. The game swung during the show: Boston led by 20, then 9, then 4, then 1, and later Detroit went ahead. George was later at 33. at 50:22
  • Paul George (quoted): George told Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe that being with the Celtics has brought out a passion that 'has been buried' and that he has 'a love again for this game.' at 48:10
  • Paul George (quoted): Speaking to Boston media, George called the Celtics a first-class organization from top to bottom and said his expectations have been exceeded. at 48:44
  • Paul George (reported): The hosts relay that when George arrived in Boston he said he was there to help Tatum and was fine being a passenger. at 49:48
  • A host says Boston is the ideal setup for George at his age: plenty of shooters, ball movement, and no need for him to initiate the offense. at 51:51
  • One host corrects another: George averaged 16 points in his first Philly season and 17 last season, not 20. at 50:55

  “KD Claps Back At Mat Ishbia, PG Finds His LOVE Again In Boston & SGA's MVP THREE-PEAT Chase! Part 2” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Paul George picked up five fouls, and Detroit lived at the free-throw line. at 36:37
  • Host prediction: there will be missed games from Paul George (no reason given). at 37:42

  “What we learned from a chaotic NBA Opening Night” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Kukiel, who attended the game, said Paul George had an exceptional third quarter of three-point shooting for the Celtics. John doubted George will keep shooting about 58% from three. at 30:01
  • Without Jaylen Brown, John asked who will be Boston's next option. White shot well but took only 13 shots. Pritchard played 27.5 minutes but took only nine shots. at 29:02

  “Thunder SWAT Down Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren Make Opening STATEMENT” · listen ↗

• Story CBS Sports · Article · Oct 21

  NBA opening night overreactions: Jayson Tatum already misses Jaylen Brown, 76ers have it all figured out

  source ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pistons · 2 points · Oct 20
  • Host analysis: Ausar Thompson can guard only one of Tatum or Paul George. Playing Green with him put two aggressive, ball-denying, physical defenders on Boston's two wings. at 4:36
  • Boston shot 42% in the second half and went four minutes without scoring in the fourth. George went 2 of 7 and Tatum 1 of 5 in the fourth. at 4:32

  “Detroit Pistons STUN Boston Celtics With Unbelievable Second-Half Comeback Led By... Javonte Green!?” · listen ↗

• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 20

  Paul George's 38-point debut not enough as Piston rally late to down Celtics

  source ↗

• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 20

  NBA season tips off with Pistons rallying to beat Celtics 121-113, spoiling Paul George's debut

  source ↗

• Podcast Locked On Celtics · 6 points · Oct 20
  • Joe Mazzulla started Tatum, Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, Derrick White and Jordan Walsh. at 7:55
  • Host says Paul George's 38 points were a team record for a new Celtic in his debut, passing Kristaps Porzingis at 30.
  • Paul George played 30 minutes, which the host found shocking. The host wants to see his minutes going forward. at 26:25
  • Host speculates George maybe played 30 minutes because two days off follow. Boston then plays three games in four nights, and the host assumes George will sit one game of the back-to-back. at 26:34
  • Paul George (reported): Host relays that Paul George said all preseason that he feels good and healthy. The host sees the game as a testament to that. at 26:46
  • In the fourth quarter, George went 2-of-7 for 7 points and was minus-6. The team was 10-of-26, Tatum 1-of-5 and Derrick White 3-of-5. Host notes the knock that George fades in fourth quarters. at 19:56

  “Boston Celtics BLOW a Huge Lead, LOSE Season Opener To Detroit Pistons” · listen ↗

• Podcast Paul George (reported), via Gil's Arena · Relayed report · Oct 20 around the league

  Rundown teaser: Paul George says he has found his love for the game again playing in Boston, alongside Tatum. The topic is not discussed in this part.

  “KD Claps Back At Mat Ishbia, PG Finds His LOVE Again In Boston & SGA's MVP THREE-PEAT Chase! Part 1” at 5:04 · listen ↗

• Bluesky Keith Smith (@keithsmithnba.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 20

  Paul George is up to 31 points midway through the third quarter. That's a new team record for a player making their Celtics debut, according to the @NBAonNBC broadcast.

  original post ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · Analysis · Oct 20 around the league

  Hayes said a key question is whether the Celtics can simply plug in Paul George and keep the same system. Separately, Wes framed Tatum as being under pressure now that Jaylen Brown is gone.

  “LeBron vs. Knicks! Wemby vs. Thunder! NBA Opening Day Preview” at 28:22 · listen ↗

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Prediction · Oct 20 around the league

  Opening-night preview of Celtics vs. Pistons: Cade Cunningham will see Derrick White, some Paul George and some Hugo Gonzalez on defense.

  “The NBA Is Back! + We Draft Potential First Time All-Stars | Numbers On The Board” at 1:53:04 · listen ↗

• Podcast It Is What It Is host · Analysis · Oct 20 around the league

  Jaylen Brown is no longer with Boston. A host says Boston swapped him out and thinks it is getting the same thing with Paul George.

  “NBA Is Officially BACK, GM Survey Is WILD Disrespectful & Are The Knicks Being Slept On?” at 18:31 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · 2 points · Oct 20 partly checked episode
  • Evan Turner picked the Celtics. He believes in Paul George and Peyton Pritchard, said Boston has a better team, and thinks that with Mitchell Robinson there, Boston's top eight or nine can match Detroit's output. at 1:06:36
  • Evan Turner said Paul George has averaged close to two steals per game in each of the past two seasons, and that Jayson Tatum came back last season to average about a steal and a half. at 53:42

  “GIL'S ARENA NBA FANTASY DRAFT WITH $100K ON THE LINE ! Part 2” · listen ↗

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