Bobby Manning
@realbobmanning.bsky.social
Celtics reporter CLNS Media & The Garden Report. NBA columnist at Boston Sports Journal. CelticsBlog contributor. ‘Cuse ‘20.
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - On a team balancing an old 3PT identity with a new defensive one, Anfernee Simons is stuck in the middle & received only 2 first half mins. in favor of González, Walsh FRI before providing badly needed 2H shooting. He accepted it: www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-need...
Celtics Need More from Anfernee Simons After First Half Benching at Magic - CLNS Media
The Celtics benched Anfernee Simons for most of the first half in Friday's loss to the Magic before he helped tie the game in the fourth quarter.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - On a team balancing an old 3PT identity with a new defensive one, Anfernee Simons is stuck in the middle & received only 2 first half mins. in favor of González, Walsh FRI before providing badly needed 2H shooting. He accepted it: www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-need...
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NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - The #Celtics fell to 0-3 in DET, unable to grab a REB in the final 3 min. So they moved onto a 3rd new starting PF.
Josh Minott, a former 2R sparsely used by the Wolves, now looks like part of the C's present & future after 21pts WED: www.clnsmedia.com/how-celtics-...
Josh Minott, a former 2R sparsely used by the Wolves, now looks like part of the C's present & future after 21pts WED: www.clnsmedia.com/how-celtics-...
How Celtics Found an X-Factor for this Season - and their Next Contender - CLNS Media
The Celtics found a fifth starter for this year in Josh Minott who could also become a factor for the team's next contender when Jayson Tatum returns.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - The #Celtics fell to 0-3 in DET, unable to grab a REB in the final 3 min. So they moved onto a 3rd new starting PF.
Josh Minott, a former 2R sparsely used by the Wolves, now looks like part of the C's present & future after 21pts WED: www.clnsmedia.com/how-celtics-...
Josh Minott, a former 2R sparsely used by the Wolves, now looks like part of the C's present & future after 21pts WED: www.clnsmedia.com/how-celtics-...
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The Josh Minott Problem, or Why Won't the CBA Leave Me Alone
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The Growing Josh Minott (Contract) Problem
If Josh Minott keeps playing like this, will the Celtics eventually lose him?
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November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Josh Minott Problem, or Why Won't the CBA Leave Me Alone
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NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - The #Celtics fell to 0-3 in DET, unable to grab a REB in the final 3 min. So they moved onto a 3rd new starting PF.
Josh Minott, a former 2R sparsely used by the Wolves, now looks like part of the C's present & future after 21pts WED: www.clnsmedia.com/how-celtics-...
Josh Minott, a former 2R sparsely used by the Wolves, now looks like part of the C's present & future after 21pts WED: www.clnsmedia.com/how-celtics-...
How Celtics Found an X-Factor for this Season - and their Next Contender - CLNS Media
The Celtics found a fifth starter for this year in Josh Minott who could also become a factor for the team's next contender when Jayson Tatum returns.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - The #Celtics fell to 0-3 in DET, unable to grab a REB in the final 3 min. So they moved onto a 3rd new starting PF.
Josh Minott, a former 2R sparsely used by the Wolves, now looks like part of the C's present & future after 21pts WED: www.clnsmedia.com/how-celtics-...
Josh Minott, a former 2R sparsely used by the Wolves, now looks like part of the C's present & future after 21pts WED: www.clnsmedia.com/how-celtics-...
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum's mother reached out to Durant after Tatum tore his Achilles. He left them some simple advice: "Try to ease his mind."
KD hopes Tatum becomes the new model for Achilles recovery & sees him well on his way: www.clnsmedia.com/kevin-durant...
KD hopes Tatum becomes the new model for Achilles recovery & sees him well on his way: www.clnsmedia.com/kevin-durant...
Kevin Durant Shares Behind-the-Scenes Insight on Jayson Tatum Recovery - CLNS Media
Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum's mother reached out for advice after Tatum tore his Achilles, Kevin Durant told CLNS Media in an exclusive interview.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum's mother reached out to Durant after Tatum tore his Achilles. He left them some simple advice: "Try to ease his mind."
KD hopes Tatum becomes the new model for Achilles recovery & sees him well on his way: www.clnsmedia.com/kevin-durant...
KD hopes Tatum becomes the new model for Achilles recovery & sees him well on his way: www.clnsmedia.com/kevin-durant...
NEW
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-- #Celtics' players don't feel far away from a breakthrough. But how much of the 0-2 start was execution? And how much was it their roster construction giving them little-no room for error? www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-dont...
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-- #Celtics' players don't feel far away from a breakthrough. But how much of the 0-2 start was execution? And how much was it their roster construction giving them little-no room for error? www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-dont...
Celtics Don't Feel Far From Breakthrough Despite Winless Start - CLNS Media
The Celtics started 0-2 despite winning five of their first eight quarters against the 76ers and Knicks. They don't feel far from a breakthrough.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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@celticsclns.bsky.social
-- #Celtics' players don't feel far away from a breakthrough. But how much of the 0-2 start was execution? And how much was it their roster construction giving them little-no room for error? www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-dont...
@celticsclns.bsky.social
-- #Celtics' players don't feel far away from a breakthrough. But how much of the 0-2 start was execution? And how much was it their roster construction giving them little-no room for error? www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-dont...
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- Simons was proud of himself after his #Celtics debut: "Wasn’t perfect, made some mistakes, but I showed up," he told me after.
For a player who admitted effort contributed to past defensive struggles, it was a step:
www.clnsmedia.com/why-anfernee...
For a player who admitted effort contributed to past defensive struggles, it was a step:
www.clnsmedia.com/why-anfernee...
Why Anfernee Simons Was Proud of Himself After His Celtics Debut - CLNS Media
Anfernee Simons scored only 13 points in his Celtics debut, but he flashed the defensive playmaking Boston worked all summer on helping him improve at.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- Simons was proud of himself after his #Celtics debut: "Wasn’t perfect, made some mistakes, but I showed up," he told me after.
For a player who admitted effort contributed to past defensive struggles, it was a step:
www.clnsmedia.com/why-anfernee...
For a player who admitted effort contributed to past defensive struggles, it was a step:
www.clnsmedia.com/why-anfernee...
Wrote about an opening night that started with promise before flaws (depth, defense, size) showed late and cost the #Celtics a game they were in a great position to win.
They don't have margin for error this year @celticsclns.bsky.social www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-as-c...
They don't have margin for error this year @celticsclns.bsky.social www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-as-c...
Celtics as Competitive and Flawed as Expected on Opening Night - CLNS Media
The Celtics played well enough to lead by 13 points at the start of the fourth and poorly enough to squander that advantage and lose on Wednesday.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Wrote about an opening night that started with promise before flaws (depth, defense, size) showed late and cost the #Celtics a game they were in a great position to win.
They don't have margin for error this year @celticsclns.bsky.social www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-as-c...
They don't have margin for error this year @celticsclns.bsky.social www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-as-c...
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social: They're as competitive as we thought & as flawed as many imagined in an L. They flew around early & slowed late. Queta & Tillman showed flashes, then C's played no centers on their last possession
On a night of Celtics contradictions
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On a night of Celtics contradictions
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Celtics as Competitive and Flawed as Expected on Opening Night - CLNS Media
The Celtics played well enough to lead by 13 points at the start of the fourth and poorly enough to squander that advantage and lose on Wednesday.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social: They're as competitive as we thought & as flawed as many imagined in an L. They flew around early & slowed late. Queta & Tillman showed flashes, then C's played no centers on their last possession
On a night of Celtics contradictions
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On a night of Celtics contradictions
www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-as-c...
We're live!
LIVE #GardenReport -- 7PM EST tonight with Derrick White's dad @ramblinwreck34.bsky.social ahead of a big season for Derrick.
We'll talk expectations for White & the team ahead of Wednesday's opener & take some questions!
@celticsclns.bsky.social youtube.com/live/JRsrlHq...
We'll talk expectations for White & the team ahead of Wednesday's opener & take some questions!
@celticsclns.bsky.social youtube.com/live/JRsrlHq...
LIVE Garden Report: Derrick White's Dad Previews Celtics Season
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October 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
We're live!
Live now with @ramblinwreck34.bsky.social talking Derrick White and the #Celtics! @celticsclns.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRsr...
LIVE Garden Report: Derrick White's Dad Previews Celtics Season
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October 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Live now with @ramblinwreck34.bsky.social talking Derrick White and the #Celtics! @celticsclns.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRsr...
LIVE #GardenReport -- 7PM EST tonight with Derrick White's dad @ramblinwreck34.bsky.social ahead of a big season for Derrick.
We'll talk expectations for White & the team ahead of Wednesday's opener & take some questions!
@celticsclns.bsky.social youtube.com/live/JRsrlHq...
We'll talk expectations for White & the team ahead of Wednesday's opener & take some questions!
@celticsclns.bsky.social youtube.com/live/JRsrlHq...
LIVE Garden Report: Derrick White's Dad Previews Celtics Season
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October 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
LIVE #GardenReport -- 7PM EST tonight with Derrick White's dad @ramblinwreck34.bsky.social ahead of a big season for Derrick.
We'll talk expectations for White & the team ahead of Wednesday's opener & take some questions!
@celticsclns.bsky.social youtube.com/live/JRsrlHq...
We'll talk expectations for White & the team ahead of Wednesday's opener & take some questions!
@celticsclns.bsky.social youtube.com/live/JRsrlHq...
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great stuff throughout from @realbobmanning.bsky.social, including his thoughts on why payton pritchard is a name to watch this year⤵️
October 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
great stuff throughout from @realbobmanning.bsky.social, including his thoughts on why payton pritchard is a name to watch this year⤵️
Joe on Tillman's resurgence: "He's been here for 2.5 years and I think he's the ultimate professional and has handled the situation, coming in halfway through the year ... last year not going the way he wanted it to ... I think we're doing some things defensively that fit (him)"
October 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Joe on Tillman's resurgence: "He's been here for 2.5 years and I think he's the ultimate professional and has handled the situation, coming in halfway through the year ... last year not going the way he wanted it to ... I think we're doing some things defensively that fit (him)"
Tillman being back to himself is an underrated development for this team.
October 16, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Tillman being back to himself is an underrated development for this team.
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - That media game was ugly, but it reminded us how much we love this game, why we got into media, how much of a machine #NBA staffs are. And gave us *some* bonding w/ Joe
Thanks to Jr. @celticsnba.bsky.social Academy for putting it on.
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Thanks to Jr. @celticsnba.bsky.social Academy for putting it on.
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Joe Mazzulla's Media Game Blowout a Reminder Why We Cover the Celtics - CLNS Media
The Celtics' coaching staff blew out media members 57-4 in a scrimmage on Tuesday afternoon at Auerbach Center. The Jr. Celtics Academy hosted the event.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - That media game was ugly, but it reminded us how much we love this game, why we got into media, how much of a machine #NBA staffs are. And gave us *some* bonding w/ Joe
Thanks to Jr. @celticsnba.bsky.social Academy for putting it on.
www.clnsmedia.com/joe-mazzulla...
Thanks to Jr. @celticsnba.bsky.social Academy for putting it on.
www.clnsmedia.com/joe-mazzulla...
NEW @ CLNS - It's not 'Mazzulla-ball,' Joe argues. But new players join the #Celtics knowing him from viral presser clips: "It’s unfortunate that it’s gotten to that point," he says. "I don’t want it to be, 'you have to adapt to Joe.' No, we have to work together."
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How New Celtics Have Handled Joe Mazzulla's Coaching Style - CLNS Media
New Celtics have become acclimated to Joe Mazzulla's unconventional coaching style. It adjusts to each player, he says, and isn't about him.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
NEW @ CLNS - It's not 'Mazzulla-ball,' Joe argues. But new players join the #Celtics knowing him from viral presser clips: "It’s unfortunate that it’s gotten to that point," he says. "I don’t want it to be, 'you have to adapt to Joe.' No, we have to work together."
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www.clnsmedia.com/how-new-celt...
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social from Toronto -- After massive offseason losses at the position, the #Celtics' remaining centers are motivated, rather than feeling slighted over doubts about their ability to take over: "Everybody's gonna say what they think."
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Celtics Centers Feeling Motivated Amid Doubts Following Offseason Losses - CLNS Media
Centers Neemias Queta, Chris Boucher, Luka Garza and Xavier Tillman Sr. will try to fill large shoes when the Celtics' season begins in less than two weeks.
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October 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social from Toronto -- After massive offseason losses at the position, the #Celtics' remaining centers are motivated, rather than feeling slighted over doubts about their ability to take over: "Everybody's gonna say what they think."
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October 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social: On the monumental legacy Al Horford leaves, and why he left the #Celtics for the #Warriors.
"I don’t think it was under his control," his father Tito said.
"Love and respect for everybody over there, and best wishes for the Celtics."
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"I don’t think it was under his control," his father Tito said.
"Love and respect for everybody over there, and best wishes for the Celtics."
www.clnsmedia.com/why-al-horfo...
Why Al Horford Left the Celtics and the Legacy He Left in Boston - CLNS Media
Al Horford departing the Celtics surprised his father Tito, but he and the rest of the family left thankful for their experience with Boston and the fans.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social: On the monumental legacy Al Horford leaves, and why he left the #Celtics for the #Warriors.
"I don’t think it was under his control," his father Tito said.
"Love and respect for everybody over there, and best wishes for the Celtics."
www.clnsmedia.com/why-al-horfo...
"I don’t think it was under his control," his father Tito said.
"Love and respect for everybody over there, and best wishes for the Celtics."
www.clnsmedia.com/why-al-horfo...
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social: On the monumental legacy Al Horford leaves, and why he left the #Celtics for the #Warriors.
"I don’t think it was under his control," his father Tito said.
"Love and respect for everybody over there, and best wishes for the Celtics."
www.clnsmedia.com/why-al-horfo...
"I don’t think it was under his control," his father Tito said.
"Love and respect for everybody over there, and best wishes for the Celtics."
www.clnsmedia.com/why-al-horfo...
Why Al Horford Left the Celtics and the Legacy He Left in Boston - CLNS Media
Al Horford departing the Celtics surprised his father Tito, but he and the rest of the family left thankful for their experience with Boston and the fans.
www.clnsmedia.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social: On the monumental legacy Al Horford leaves, and why he left the #Celtics for the #Warriors.
"I don’t think it was under his control," his father Tito said.
"Love and respect for everybody over there, and best wishes for the Celtics."
www.clnsmedia.com/why-al-horfo...
"I don’t think it was under his control," his father Tito said.
"Love and respect for everybody over there, and best wishes for the Celtics."
www.clnsmedia.com/why-al-horfo...
As this game winds down reminder to join us LIVE as the 7th season of Post Game on #TheGardenReport begins.
@johnzannis.bsky.social, Jimmy and I starting it off with @noadalzell.bsky.social joining later in Memphis: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY-M...
@johnzannis.bsky.social, Jimmy and I starting it off with @noadalzell.bsky.social joining later in Memphis: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY-M...
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Grizzlies Preseason Postgame Show
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October 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
As this game winds down reminder to join us LIVE as the 7th season of Post Game on #TheGardenReport begins.
@johnzannis.bsky.social, Jimmy and I starting it off with @noadalzell.bsky.social joining later in Memphis: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY-M...
@johnzannis.bsky.social, Jimmy and I starting it off with @noadalzell.bsky.social joining later in Memphis: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY-M...
NEW - Anfernee Simons reunited w/ C's assistant Ross McMains this summer, who worked out with him in 2020. They've been focusing on defense to begin every day together since July
"Building his defensive identity...this environment is going to bring that out of him"
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"Building his defensive identity...this environment is going to bring that out of him"
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Exclusive: How Celtics Have Coached Anfernee Simons to Thrive on Defense - CLNS Media
Anfernee Simons reunited with former workout coach Ross McMains on the Celtics, who has drilled him on thinking defense since his arrival in Boston.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
NEW - Anfernee Simons reunited w/ C's assistant Ross McMains this summer, who worked out with him in 2020. They've been focusing on defense to begin every day together since July
"Building his defensive identity...this environment is going to bring that out of him"
www.clnsmedia.com/exclusive-ho...
"Building his defensive identity...this environment is going to bring that out of him"
www.clnsmedia.com/exclusive-ho...
Do the #Celtics have the players to play more physical defense this year (like the #Thunder)?
They're going to try, so @noadalzell.bsky.social & I discussed. #TheGardenReport
youtu.be/vfWBYEx7cDU
They're going to try, so @noadalzell.bsky.social & I discussed. #TheGardenReport
youtu.be/vfWBYEx7cDU
Celtics reveal COMPLETELY NEW play style | Garden Report Practice Update
YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network
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October 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Do the #Celtics have the players to play more physical defense this year (like the #Thunder)?
They're going to try, so @noadalzell.bsky.social & I discussed. #TheGardenReport
youtu.be/vfWBYEx7cDU
They're going to try, so @noadalzell.bsky.social & I discussed. #TheGardenReport
youtu.be/vfWBYEx7cDU
LIVE at 5 EST today with @itsbrianbarrett.bsky.social
-- More from #Celtics training camp, which continues this afternoon, and that awful #RedSox loss... #TheGardenReport
Join us here: youtube.com/live/R-V5Tvg...
-- More from #Celtics training camp, which continues this afternoon, and that awful #RedSox loss... #TheGardenReport
Join us here: youtube.com/live/R-V5Tvg...
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics Starters Revealed + Red Sox Lose to Yankees
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October 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
LIVE at 5 EST today with @itsbrianbarrett.bsky.social
-- More from #Celtics training camp, which continues this afternoon, and that awful #RedSox loss... #TheGardenReport
Join us here: youtube.com/live/R-V5Tvg...
-- More from #Celtics training camp, which continues this afternoon, and that awful #RedSox loss... #TheGardenReport
Join us here: youtube.com/live/R-V5Tvg...