Hold My Banner – Details, episodes & analysis

Did the Celtics championship window just slam shut? With Jayson Tatum out for nearly a year and Jaylen Brown possibly heading to surgery, Boston fans are facing a tough reality. We dive into what’s next for the team, how Brad Stevens might navigate a brutal offseason, and whether a bold trade involving Jaylen Brown could reshape the future. Is Cooper Flagg a real option? Next, we preview the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Pacers. Is this the rebirth of a legendary rivalry? Who steps up when it matters most, Brunson or Haliburton? Over in the West, Thunder vs  Wolves might be the beginning of a new era. What’s on the line for Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? We also ask the big questions about the Nuggets future and discuss the Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese controversy that has the WNBA world buzzing. Catch it all on the latest episode of Hold My Banner, hosted by Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Celtics Offseason Outlook 20:02 NBA Conference Finals Preview 39:07 What’s Next For The Nuggets? 46:38 Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics aren't going down without a fight. After a dominant 127-102 win over the Knicks in Game 5, Jaylen Brown's message is clear: "Don’t count us out yet." But with Jayson Tatum sidelined, can Boston really force a Game 7? We break down the key differences in Game 5, standout performances, and whether this version of the Celtics can keep the momentum alive. Outside TD Garden, we asked Celtics fans for their one-word take on the team, graded Joe Mazzulla’s playoff performance, and put new ownership on the hot seat with the big question: run it back or blow it up? Around the league, the Pacers and Timberwolves are moving on to the Conference Finals. Are fans sleeping on them? What’s next for the Cavs and Warriors after disappointing exits? And with the Thunder leading the Nuggets 3-2, is this the real championship series? We also dive into NBA Draft Lottery chatter. Is it rigged? Could the Celtics make a surprise move into the lottery, or should they look ahead to the 2026 draft and AJ Dybantsa? Plus, how will Cooper Flagg fit in with the Mavericks? All that and more in this week’s episode of Hold My Banner, hosted by Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Celtics vs Knicks Game 5 Recap 10:13 Banner Talk (Fans outside of TD Garden) 28:28 What’s Next For The Pacers, Cavs, TWolves, Warriors, Thunder, & Nuggets 44:00 Is the NBA Draft lottery rigged? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dee Brown opens up about the stories in Celtics City, sharing a chilling story of when police mistakenly pulled guns on him in a case of mistaken identity. He reflects on why he chose to stay and thrive in Boston despite the traumatic experience, and discusses race relations in the city and how his conversations with legends like Bill Russell and Robert Parish shaped his perspective. Dee also talks about the lessons he learned during his career, especially from his time under Rick Pitino.   Don’t miss this powerful and revealing conversation on Hold My Banner, hosted by Travis Thomas & Ountae Campbell. Catch 'Hold My Banner every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, and wherever you listen to podcasts. For the full episode click here:    GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Banner 18 for the Celtics should motivate the Lakers but instead Bronny James’ minutes are the talk of the town. Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell say it’s time for Los Angeles to get serious. Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boston is the Title Town! But who do fans root for the most between the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox? Chad Finn tells Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell who he thinks Boston fans care to see win more. Rank these 4 for us! Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the hosts dive into the buzz surrounding the NBA season, starting with a shoutout to the Clippers and the impressive Intuit Dome. It even had the Suns Kevin Durant and Devin Booker missing free throws. Travis dissects their ranking as the best arena in the league and then he shares three bold predictions for the season ahead. The hosts also react to early NBA games, discussing injuries, standout performances, and the implications of Jimmy Butler's slow start. In their "Wicked or Kick It" segment, they judge the latest NBA outfits, featuring styles from Tyrese Haliburton, Tre Mann, and even Drake. Looking ahead, the hosts preview exciting Friday night matchups, including the Pacers at Knicks and Suns at Lakers. They highlight must-watch League Pass games, with one focusing on Paolo Banchero’s rise in Nets vs. Magic, and the other spotlighting a thrilling Grizzlies vs. Rockets showdown. The episode wraps up with an insightful interview featuring Chad Finn, Boston Globe writer and author of a new book about the Celtics. They ask Chad about the team’s likability and legacy, along with his thoughts on ranking Boston’s major sports teams. Join us for this jam-packed episode as we navigate the highs and lows of the NBA season with Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell on "Hold My Banner"! Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Clippers New Arena - Intuit Dome 02:35 Best NBA Arenas 07:10 Look Around The NBA 09:13 Bold NBA Predictions 17:40 NBA Game 1 Overreactions 25:23 Wicked Or Kick It - NBA Outfits 33:20 Pacers At Knicks 35:24 Suns At Lakers 37:09 Friday NBA League Pass Must Watch Games 40:29 Chad Finn Boston Globe Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this clip, the hosts preview two exciting NBA primetime matchups: the Pacers at Knicks, featuring stars like Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson, and the Suns at Lakers, where you can expect big performances from Kevin Durant and LeBron James. They discuss the intense rivalries and key players to watch in these high-stakes games.   The conversation then shifts to NBA League Pass games to keep an eye on. One host highlights the Nets at Magic, showcasing Paolo Banchero’s impressive performances, while the other emphasizes the thrilling Grizzlies vs. Rockets matchup, featuring standout players like Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Jalen Green, and Alperen Sengun.   Don’t miss this engaging discussion about the best games to catch this week, brought to you by Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell on "Hold My Banner"!   GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we kick things off with a fiery discussion about the Celtics' impressive season opener against the Knicks. Travis reflects on the game with a passionate rant, questioning the Knicks' performance and humorously suggesting that the Celtics should be drug tested after their record-tying 29 three-pointers. The duo reviews Ring/Banner Night and shares their thoughts on the Timberwolves facing the Lakers. Ountae chimes in on Travis's opening night rant, highlighting the need for Karl-Anthony Towns to step up and the Knicks’ lack of depth. As they analyze the Lakers' victory despite poor shooting, concerns for the Timberwolves arise. In a fun segment, “Wicked or Kick It,” they judge NBA outfits from LeBron James to Jaylen Brown and Karl-Anthony Towns. The episode also previews the Celtics' upcoming game against the Wizards, discussing expectations for players like Poole, Kuzma, and Sarr, and offering score predictions. Finally, they look ahead to the Thunder vs. Nuggets matchup, speculating on a potential Western Conference Finals preview and who will shine brighter: Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Join Travis and Ountae for all this and more, including some closing thoughts that you won’t want to miss, on "Hold My Banner"! Catch 'Hold My Banner' on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Intro 02:20 Ring/Banner Night 05:43 Celtics Season Opener Vs Knicks Pt.1 08:30 Timberwolves At Lakers Pt.1 13:53 Celtics Season Opener Vs Knicks Pt.2 24:18 Timberwolves At Lakers Pt.2 30:16 Wicked Or Kick It 38:26 Celtics At Wizards Preview 42:54 Thunder At Nuggets Preview 46:01 Trav’s Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this clip, we preview the upcoming matchup between the Celtics and the Wizards, questioning whether this game will be as messy as the season opener. We discuss what to expect from key players like Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, and Alex Sarr, highlighting the crucial factors that could influence the outcome.   Then, we shift gears to the highly anticipated Thunder vs. Nuggets game, contemplating whether this could serve as a preview for the Western Conference Finals. We debate who will have the standout performance—Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander—and share our key takeaways to watch for in this exciting clash. Plus, we wrap up with our score predictions for both games. Join us for these insights and more with your hosts, Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell, on "Hold My Banner"! Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. For the full episode click here:    GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the World Series approaching for the New York Yankees, Karl-Anthony Towns seems to be taking some notes from the Sandlot. Travis Thomas & Ountae Campbell are not fans. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices