It may be the dog days of August in the NBA's 2023 offseason, but that doesn't mean we don't have plenty of Boston Celtics-related things to talk about in the depths of the summer doldrums.<br /><br />From training camp signings and Miami Heat rivals being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to James Harden threatening to hold out on the Philadelphia 76ers and a hefty helping of what went into the latest Celtics player ratings in NBA 2K24, we have a stacked docket of topics to address on the latest episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast.<br /><br />We kick things off by breaking down Boston tendering a camp deal to Duke alum DJ Steward along with Celtics alumni heading overseas and assess the potential impact of a Beardless Sixers on the East. We wrap things up with a chat with NBA 2K frontman Ronnie 2K, so be sure to tune in.<br /><br />0:00 Intro<br />1:00 Celtics news, DJ Steward, Kabengele to Athens, Kristaps Injury<br />4:40 James Harden calls Daryl Morey a LIAR, holdout latest<br />7:30 East landscape<br />8:10 Jayson Tatum reacts to Jaylen Brown extension<br />8:45 Doc Rivers to ESPN broadcast<br />10:30 Cam covered the Hoop Hall induction!<br />16:20 Ronnie 2K joins the Lab!<br />17:45 Ronnie on cross-platform play<br />19:02 Ronnie on 2k ratings<br />24:40 Ronnie on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown ratings<br />26:05 Playing with Celtics<br />26:49 2k Sim, Jayson Tatum MVP?<br />29:42 Working with Jayson Tatum<br />30:10 Victor Wembenyana with an 84 (highest rated rookie)<br />32:00 Chet ROY?<br />32:45 Updating rankings mid season<br />30:30 Who could jump into mid 90s?<br />35:00 Case for MVP, Embiid B2B?<br />36:50 Honest takes<br />38:40 Jimmy Butler's ranking<br /><br />The Celtics Lab podcast is brought to you by Fan Duel.<br /><br />Fanduel Sportsbook is the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Visit FanDuel.com/BOSTON and start earning BONUS BETS with America’s #1 Sportsbook! Because right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON!<br /><br />21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234.<br />
