John Karalis

Sports journalist and analyst

Boston, Massachusetts

About John

John Karalis is a sports journalist and analyst who covers the Boston Celtics for Sports Illustrated. He has been writing for the publication for many years and has become known for his insightful analysis and thoughtful commentary on the team. Karalis has also appeared on various TV and radio shows, including ESPN and NESN.

Associated Podcasts

Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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Toucher & Hardy

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Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Connect

Recent Appearances

GAME NIGHT: Luka Doncic EXPLODES Secures Playoffs for Los Angeles Lakers | Cavs & Knicks Collapse

Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association•Apr 1, 2026•37:28•host

Jaylen Brown's ROUGH NIGHT Leads To Tough Loss To Atlanta Hawks

Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics•Mar 31, 2026•37:22•host

John Karalis

About John

Associated Podcasts

Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

Toucher & Hardy

Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

Connect

Recent Appearances

GAME NIGHT: Luka Doncic EXPLODES Secures Playoffs for Los Angeles Lakers | Cavs & Knicks Collapse

Jaylen Brown's ROUGH NIGHT Leads To Tough Loss To Atlanta Hawks

Key Topics

Jayson Tatum DOMINATES, Make HISTORY as Boston Celtics CRUSH Charlotte

Payton Pritchard EXPLODES Off the Bench to Rescue Boston Celtics in Win Over Atlanta

Best Playoff Matchups, Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown PUPPET MASTERS, Scheierman vs. Hauser

STATEMENT: Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum POWER Boston Past OKC Thunder in Big Win

EMBRACE THE NOISE: Why Joe Mazzulla Doesn't Want Celtics To Avoid Negativity

COLLEGE CALLING? What If Elite Programs Try to LURE Brad Stevens?

Jayson Tatum's Return Sparks TURBULENCE for Boston Celtics and Joe Mazzulla?

Boston Celtics COLLAPSE Under Timberwolves’ INTENSE Physical Play

Derrick White ELEVATES Celtics in Fourth, Luka Garza DOMINATES Glass, Celtics WIN!

How Jaylen Brown’s Leadership CONNECTS the Celtics and Drives Peak Team Chemistry

BONUS: Cade Cunningham HURT, What Does That Mean For Boston Celtics, Playoff Push

Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown DOMINATE in Best Dual Game Yet

EVOLVING: How the Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum DYNAMICALLY Thrive Together

How NBA Expansion Could CHANGE THINGS for the Boston Celtics

UNSTOPPABLE: Jaylen Brown ELEVATES Celtics With MONSTER game in Epic Win Over Suns

BONUS: Jayson Tatum’s PLAYOFF Ramp-Up - Where Can Get? | Best Regular Season Ever?

Celtics LEGEND Robert Parish on Tatum and Brown, His Childhood, Bill Walton, Love For Boston

Neemias Queta IGNITES Celtics, Jayson Tatum MINUTES INCREASED, Celtics Win Easy