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Bobby Manning

@realbobmanning.bsky.social

Celtics reporter CLNS Media & The Garden Report. NBA columnist at Boston Sports Journal. CelticsBlog contributor. ‘Cuse ‘20.

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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 9mo ago

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - I talked to most of the #Celtics' players about how Tatum has helped them while he rehabs. "A lot of guys that know they got an extended amount of time (out), they’re gonna separate themselves...he’s been like an extra coach." www.clnsmedia.com/how-jayson-t...

How Jayson Tatum Became Extra Celtics Coach 7 Months After Achilles Surgery - CLNS Media

Jayson Tatum has become a constant presence around the Celtics during his Achilles rehab, resembling an extra coach early this season as his return nears.

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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 10mo ago

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social -- The #Celtics sounded frustrated with their effort on Friday against the #Nets. But they won on the off. boards, tied the turnover battle and shot over 55% on 2s. Key stretches cost them again: www.clnsmedia.com/even-reachin...

Even Reaching .500 Demands Near Flawless Effort from these Celtics - CLNS Media

The Celtics shot well on tough twos and received a strong Neemias Queta effort. Foul trouble and stretches where they lapsed still cost them in a loss to the Nets.

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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 10mo ago

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - As Steve Kerr & injury reports around the league sound the alarm on NBA health, the #Celtics have been arguably the healthiest team in the league. But it's hard to ignore the one exception: Jayson Tatum www.clnsmedia.com/joe-mazzulla... Joe and others weighed in today

Joe Mazzulla Responds to Steve Kerr Sounding Alarm on NBA Injuries - CLNS Media

Joe Mazzulla discussed how the Celtics have maintained one of the healthiest rosters in the league to begin an injury-filled NBA season.

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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 10mo ago

NEW @celticsclns.bsky.social - As Steve Kerr & injury reports around the league sound the alarm on NBA health, the #Celtics have been arguably the healthiest team in the league. But it's hard to ignore the one exception: Jayson Tatum www.clnsmedia.com/joe-mazzulla... Joe and others weighed in today

Joe Mazzulla Responds to Steve Kerr Sounding Alarm on NBA Injuries - CLNS Media

Joe Mazzulla discussed how the Celtics have maintained one of the healthiest rosters in the league to begin an injury-filled NBA season.

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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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-...

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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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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-...

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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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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...

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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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11mo ago

NEW @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...

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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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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...

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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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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...

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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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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 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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dan favale@danfavale.bsky.social · 11mo ago

great stuff throughout from @realbobmanning.bsky.social, including his thoughts on why payton pritchard is a name to watch this year⤵️

Hardwood Knocks@hardwoodknocksnba.bsky.social · 11mo ago

‼️NEW POD‼️ 📋 Boston Celtics Lookahead w/ @realbobmanning.bsky.social —Tatum's timeline —Cs direction —D-White & Pritchard scaling up —Center by committee —Offensive pace —Strengths, weaknesses, PREDICTIONS! —MORE 🍎 apple.co/4onKUTx ✳️ bit.ly/4nOQIWi 📺 youtu.be/9M_pAKhtdsw (timestamps within!)

The Hardwood Knocks NBA podcast is joined by Bobby Manning of CLNS Media for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Boston Celtics. Subscribe to Hardwood Knocks wherever you get your podcasts.
Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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)"

Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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...

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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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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." www.clnsmedia.com/how-new-celt...

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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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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." www.clnsmedia.com/celtics-cent...

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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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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...

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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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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...

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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Bobby Manning@realbobmanning.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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...

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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