Spotrac’s Keith Smith joins Brian to discuss NBA Summer League in Vegas, the Celtics’ offseason moves, the new CBA’s effect on the team, Jaylen Brown’s ongoing contract negotiations, and more (0:30). Then, Brian reviews the Red Sox’s pitching staff, and a few pitchers the Sox should target at the trade deadline (33:30). Finally, Brian takes a listener call and email, before touching on the latest DeAndre Hopkins news (1:04:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Keith Smith

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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