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Starts 0 of 2 games · 10th on BOS in minutes · Deep bench role

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• 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 · Report · Oct 24

  Hugo Gonzalez played about three and a half minutes, early and the host thinks in the first quarter, then didn't appear again. The host says he has 'kind of done nothing really.'

  “Jayson Tatum DOMINATES, Comes Up CLUTCH in Win over New York Knicks” at 26:57 · listen ↗

  also reported by Tom Westerholm, Locked On Celtics

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

  Hugo Gonzalez, whom the host called 'untouchable' in trade talks, played 10 minutes and scored zero points against the Pistons.

  “What's Wright - NBA Opening Night REACTION, Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye, Chiefs-Seahawks MASSIVE game” at 19:11 · 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 Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 19 around the league

  The Celtics host says Boston must use the regular season to sort out Scheierman, Gonzalez and Jordan Walsh in the supporting cast.

  “Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Our Official 2026-27 Tier List” at 43:52 · listen ↗

• Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective host · Prediction · Oct 19 around the league

  The Celtics are said to be excited about 2025 first-rounder Hugo Gonzalez, an energy guy who should have a much bigger role this year.

  “76ers & Knicks BIG Expectations On Opening Night + Major Questions In Boston - Atlantic Division Preview” at 30:34 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Celtics · 2 points · Oct 22
  • Hugo Gonzalez had a tough opening night. The host is high on him. at 20:05
  • 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

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

• Podcast Locked On Celtics · 4 points · Oct 19
  • Hugo Gonzalez went 11-of-20 from three over four preseason games (55%). He led the team in both three-point attempts and makes. The speaker gave the total hedged with "if I remember correctly". at 3:26
  • Tom Westerholm: Tom Westerholm said Hugo Gonzalez's three-point shot looked surprisingly compact, repeatable, smooth and confident. He said Ugo might be a bit of a shooter this year. at 2:59
  • A host gave a counterpoint to the hot three-point shooting: Hugo Gonzalez was 9-of-13 from the free-throw line. The hosts also stressed that four games is not a big sample. at 4:33
  • Host view: at least one of the young wings Hugo Gonzalez] needs to earn 30 minutes a night, even off the bench. If two of them do, the Celtics become better. name not confirmed at 5:00

  “Boston Celtics Season Preview: SURPRISES, Win Predictions, and Awards” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · Oct 19 around the league

  The hosts call a preseason travel by Hugo Gonzalez that wasn't called 'absurd'.

  “Big Preseason Changes + Why Sandro Mamukelashvili signed with the Lakers” at 14:18 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Celtics · 10 points · Oct 16
  • John Karalis: Hugo Gonzalez led the team with 21 points on 6-of-10 shooting (3 of 7 from three, 6 of 8 from the line), plus 4 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal. at 7:57
  • John Karalis: Gonzalez read Jalen Brown's spin tendency, stole the ball and dunked. The host predicts Gonzalez will become a really good player. at 8:35
  • John Karalis: Host places Harper behind Scheierman, Gonzalez and Walsh in the wing pecking order, but says Harper makes the most of his chances. at 13:51
  • John Karalis: Host thinks Cenac is not ready for full NBA minutes and would benefit from regular G League play. Unlike his take on Gonzalez last season, he says Cenac needs to develop skills, not just get reps. at 16:31
  • John Karalis: Host rejects the criticism that Brad Stevens drafts poorly. He says the Celtics hit on Scheierman, Gonzalez, Cenac and Mitchell and are getting contributions from late picks, second-rounders and undrafted players. at 17:27
  • Host says Hugo Gonzalez makes the most of his chances and will become a really good player. at 9:08
  • Host believes Harper ranks behind Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez and Jordan Walsh among the wings, though he usually makes the most of his chances. at 13:51
  • Host has changed his view on Hugo Gonzalez: last season he wanted him to play occasional G League games for reps, but he no longer thinks so. at 16:52
  • The host said Hugo Gonzalez read Jalen Brown's tendencies, waited for the spin, stole the ball and went in for a dunk. The host said the play was probably a travel. at 8:29
  • The host thinks the Celtics hit on Baylor, Ugo, Senac and Scheierman. He predicted Mitchell will be really good. He also disputed the claim that Brad Stevens doesn't draft well. at 17:34

  “Boston Celtics G League Players BEAT Sixers, Stay PERFECT in Preseason” · listen ↗

• Podcast John Karalis, Locked On Celtics · Opinion · Oct 15

  Corrales argues Pritchard should come off the bench. The Robinson–Tatum lob threat creates space for Derrick White and other shooters, so a lesser shooter could start in Pritchard's place. Wing options he names: Paul George, Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez, Jordan, Hauser.

  “New Plan for Jayson Tatum? | Joe Mazzulla Answers Fan's Jaylen Brown Question” at 6:00 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Celtics · Report · Oct 14

  Deep-bench notes: Luka Garza hit a bunch of shots late, Hugo Gonzalez played 13 decent minutes, and Ron Harper Jr got into the game.

  “Neemias Queta SHINES, Celtics Defense DOMINATES, in Win Over Charlotte” at 25:15 · listen ↗

• Podcast Hoops Hype (reported), via Locked On Celtics · Relayed report · Oct 13

  Hugo Gonzalez is first and Luka Garza fourth in a Hoops Hype global player rating for the preseason. The hosts treat this as a joke and say preseason is not very indicative.

  “Payton Pritchard Signs BIG Extension — WIN-WIN Deal For Both Sides” at 33:18 · listen ↗

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