Chris Forsberg and Eddie House break down the Celtics' 109-103 win over the Brookly Nets. How can the Celtics carry the momentum to close out the series?

1:00-Have the Nets waved the white flag?

3:00-Eddie praises Ime Udoka's ability to motivate this team

6:00-Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown putting the NBA on notice

8:00-House on the "championship mindset" the Celtics need moving forward

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Chris Forsberg and Amina Smith discuss the Celtics' ability to play team basketball against the Nets, Kyrie Irving's postgame comments about Boston and how important Ime Udoka is to Celtics in this matchup. Plus, Chris goes 1-on-1 with Derrick White to talk about the Celtics' 2-0 series lead and his friendship with Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbac.

1:00 - What about the Celtics has impressed you the most in this Brooklyn series?

4:00 - What do you make of Kyrie Irving's praise of the Celtics organization after Game 2?

9:00 - How big of an advantage is it having Ime Udoka over Steve Nash?

13:30 - What was the atmosphere like at TD Garden through the first two games

15:30 - 1-on-1 with Derrick White

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Chris Forsberg talks with Tracy McGrady about his relationship with Jaylen Brown. McGrady gives his Celtics-Nets series prediction and explains why this series is pivotal to whatever comes next for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. 

1:00-Reaction to Marcus Smart winning DPOY

9:30-Tracy McGrady discusses being the founder of Ones Basketball League

12:30-Who did Tracy wish he went 1-on-1 against? 

14:00-McGrady's Celtics-Nets series prediction

16:00-What advice did Tracy give Jaylen before the season?

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Chris Forsberg and ESPN's Nick Friedell recap the Celtics' Game 1 buzzer-beater win over the Nets. How will Kyrie's feud with the fans impact the series? What changes will each team make heading into Game 2?

1:30-Kyrie Irving vs. Celtics fans

5:00-Breaking down Jayson Tatum's buzzer-beater

7:00-Why did the Celtics decide not to call a timeout?

10:00-What changes will the Nets making heading into Game 2?

15:00-Giving credit to Ime Udoka for having the Celtics ready

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Chris Forsberg, Brian Scalabrine, Chris Mannix and Amina Smith recap the regular season turnaround from the Celtics and preview their upcoming first-round matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Plus, an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Jaylen Brown.

1:00-Recapping the Celtics' regular season turnaround

6:30-Celtics and Nets players discuss the upcoming matchup

10:10-Exclusive 1-on-1 with Jaylen Brown

17:00-KD and Kyrie vs Jaylen and Jayson

28:00-Tale of the tape

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Chris Forsberg talks with Bradley Beal about being a mentor to Jayson Tatum what kind of person Jayson is away from the court. Beal explains why he?s confident Jason has what it takes to be the next face of the NBA.

 

3:28- Bradley Beal explains why he?s confident that Tatum can be the next face of the NBA

6:35- Beal recalls watching Tatum?s journey to the NBA, and why he embraced the ?big brother? role

12:32- What?s Brad think of the Tatum?s ?kiss of death? celebration?

15:10- Beal explains why he can see Tatum ending up being considered one of greatest players in NBA history

16:15- Beal discusses the disappointment in not being able to play with Tatum on the U.S. Olympic team last summer

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Chris Forsberg talks with former NBA player Shareef Abdur-Rahim about his relationship with Jaylen Brown, from growing up in the same area of Georgia to becoming a mentor for Jaylen, and when he knew the Celtics All-Star had NBA-level talent.  

 

3:40- Shareef describes how his relationship and connection with Jaylen Brown began and grew

7:10- Shareef discusses Jaylen?s development as an NBA player, and at what point he realized Jaylen had NBA-level talent

9:30- What it?s been like watching Jaylen develop his interests and leadership off the court

11:45- Why he?s not surprised by the Celtics turnaround this season

12:40- How Jaylen shifted the energy of this Celtics season and became the perfect running mate for this team

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Chris Forsberg talks with Marcus Smart's high school coach, Kenny Boren, about Smart's development throughout his career. What have been the biggest factors to Smart's consistency this season? Has he proven he deserves to win Defensive Player of the Year?

1:00-Looking back on the Celtics' decision to extend Marcus Smart

6:30-Kenny Boren discusses Smart's ability to remain confident during the ups and downs of his career

11:00-How Smart has benefitted from moving to a true point guard role

14:30-Making the case for Smart to win DPOY

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Chris Forsberg takes a look back at the incredible first year for Ime Udoka with the Celtics and how the head coach laid out during his introductory press conference exactly how he planned to lead the team to the success and growth they?ve had over the last few months.

1:00- Udoka lays out his goal to improve the team?s ball movement and jokingly calls out Brad Stevens for Boston?s 27th place finish in assist percentage last season

4:36- Udoka makes clear from the start that he was going to call out and push his star players to be better

7:20- Udoka praises Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as ?foundational pillars? while challenging them to take the next step to become superstars

14:01- Udoka explains that the goal from day 1 is to lead Boston to another NBA championship

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We look back at the moves Brad Stevens made this season that helped the Celtics reach their potential. Former Butler Head Coach Todd Lickliter discusses Stevens' journey to the NBA and why there was never a doubt he would be successful. 

3:00-Looking back at all the right moves Brad Stevens made this season

8:30-Todd Lickliter on why moving Brad to GM was the right move by the Celtics

13:00-Lickliter recalls working with Stevens at Butler early in his career

17:30-Lickliter's favorite memories from working with Stevens at Butler

21:30-Will Brad ever get the itch to coach again?

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Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down the seeding scenarios for the Boston Celtics, and rank their biggest concerns heading into the playoffs. Later, Max Lederman joins to discuss the state of the East and which matchups each team would prefer.

1:00-Breaking down the seeding scenarios for the Celtics

5:30-Positive takeaways from loss to Bucks

7:00-Biggest signs the Celtics will have success in the playoffs

10:00-What concerns do you have heading into the playoffs?

14:00-Making the case for Tatum to make All-NBA first team

18:00-What matchups are teams in the East hoping for?

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Chris Forsberg sits down with Marcus Smart to discuss what has led to the Celtics' turnaround and what it will take for the Celtics to raise Banner 18. Marcus also clarifies his comments "calling out" Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown earlier in the season.

1:30-Marcus explains the intention behind "calling out" Jayson and Jaylen

3:00-What's the biggest reason behind the Celtics' turnaround?

5:00-Smart on embracing the role as 'swiss army knife' for Celtics

6:00-Making the case for Smart winning DPOY

11:30-What's Ime like behind the scenes?

13:00-What will it take for the Celtics to raise Banner 18?

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Chris Forsberg talks with MassLive?s Brian Robb about the state of the Celtics following the loss of Robert Williams for the foreseeable future with a torn meniscus. Who steps up to replace his contributions on defense and can Boston still make a deep postseason run without their starting center?

1:00- Reacting to Rob?s torn meniscus, how should Boston handle Rob?s recovery?

8:55- Should the Celtics now be taking playoff seeding into account as they finish up the regular season?

14:30- Can the team replace Rob?s value on defense? Which players most need to step up to replace him?

18:30- How far do the Celtics go in the playoffs without Rob?

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Chris Forsberg talks with Jay Croucher, head of trading for PointsBet, about the odds for Celtics players and staff to win regular season awards. What do the odds say about Jayson Tatum's case for MVP? What will it take for Ime Udoka to win Coach of the Year? Can Rob Williams or Marcus Smart win Defensive Player of the Year?

 

1:10- Who has better odds to win Defensive Player of the Year, Robert Williams or Marcus Smart?

5:55- What will it take for Ime Udoka to win Coach of the Year

11:40- How much will Tatum's slow start impact his chances for MVP?

14:20- Should Robert Williams be in the conversation for most improved player? Is there a category where Jaylen Brown may get consideration?

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Amina Smith joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss whether Ime Udoka is a Coach of the Year candidate, how Jayson Tatum has evolved this season and whether Grant "Batman" Williams should be able to give himself a nickname

3:00 - What's it been like to watch this Celtics turnaround?

6:00 - Should Ime Udoka be in the Coach of the Year conversation?

10:00 - Where does Jayson Tatum rank in the NBA?

15:00 - Is it ok for Grant Williams to give himself a nickname?

22:00 - Where in the Eastern Conference standings will the Celtics finish the season?

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In Part 2 of our interview with Brian Scalabrine and Eddie House, we get to hear the inside stories from the KG number retirement ceremony. 

1:00-Scal and House tell the inside stories of the KG number retirement ceremony

5:00-Some of the best smack talk between the '08 team at the ceremony 

7:00-Why is Scal so motivated to get into better shape following the reunion? 

9:30-Ray Allen "the philosopher" is still alive and well!

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Chris Forsberg is joined by Brian Scalabrine and Eddie House to discuss the controversy around Marcus Smart diving for the ball and injuring Steph Curry on the play. Was it dirty? Should Steve Kerr have backtracked more in his comments after the game? Plus, the guys debate Marcus Smart and Robert Williams? chances of making the all-defensive team and who Boston should want to play in the first round.

 

1:00- Scal and Eddie House share their thoughts on the Smart-Kerr controversy

7:00- Who?s more important to the Celtics defense this season, Smart or Rob? Should either be seriously in the running for Defensive Player of the Year?

12:50- How should the Celtics handle playoff seeding? Which team should they want to play in the first round?

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Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin discuss an unforgettable day for the Boston Celtics and Kevin Garnett. How big was KG embracing Ray Allen publicly, and can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown use the energy from the day as motivation as their careers go forward? Plus, Brian Scalabrine catches up with Ray Allen for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview.

 

1:00- Abby shares what it was like at the TD Garden on Sunday, and she and Forsberg share their thoughts on all that the day meant

3:30- How important of a moment was KG and Ray Allen publicly ending their longstanding ?beef?? Should Ray get his number retired next?

23:15- What motivation can Tatum, Brown and this year?s Celtics team take from being part of Sunday?s festivities?

38:55- Brian Scalabrine talks with Ray Allen in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview

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Chris Forsberg and John Tomase break down the Celtics' huge win over the Brooklyn Nets. How historic is the Celtics' improbable turnaround? Has Jayson Tatum put himself in the MVP conversation?

1:00-Has Jayson Tatum put himself in the MVP conversation?

9:30-Who gets the most credit for Celtics' improbable turnaround?

14:30-Have expectations changed for the Celtics in the postseason?

19:00-What to make of the Kyrie ?scorned girlfriend? comments

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Trenni Kusnierek joins Chris Forberg to share her thoughts on all things Celtics. They discuss how Jaylen Brown's ankle injury could impact the team and which teams the Celtics will want to avoid in the postseason. Plus, Celtics VP of Player Development & Organizational Growth Allison Feaster joins the podcast to talk about her role in the front office and breaking the glass ceiling in the NBA

5:00 - How does Trenni feel about the 2021-22 Celtics?

9:00 - How will Jaylen Brown's injury impact the Celtics over the next few weeks?

16:00 - Which postseason matchup scares you the most?

21:30 - How does Trenni feel about Ime Udoka?

25:00 - Allison Feaster on her role with the team, her relationship with the players and breaking the glass ceiling in the NBA

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After another impressive Celtics win, Chris Forsberg is joined by MassLive's Brian Robb to break it all down. They discuss how Ime Udoka has turned this season around, whether the Celtics can maintain this level of offense against top teams and what is a realistic expectation in terms of the standings for the Celtics?

1:00 - Does everyone owe Ime Udoka an apology?

6:30 - What has changed for the Celtics over these last 14 games?

12:00 - Can the Celtics maintain this level of offense for the rest of the season and into the playoffs?

15:00 - What is a realistic in terms of seeding for the Celtics?

25:00 - Is Grant Williams be an important piece of this Celtics core?

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Chris Forsberg is joined by University of Colorado - Colorado Springs basketball head coach Jeff Culver to discuss his introduction to Derrick White and the Celtics? new addition?s wild journey from NCAA Division II basketball to the NBA and ultimately to Boston.

 

1:25 ? Jeff Culver explains his introduction to Derrick White and the timeline that ultimately led to him recruiting the guard to play for him in Colorado

6:00 ? How did Derrick go from almost being a ?red shirt? freshman to in the starting lineup in a matter of months?

13:18 ? Jeff shares how their relationship has progressed and helping give Derrick the confidence to know ?he belongs? in the NBA

17:00 - What were the emotions after learning Derrick had been traded to the Celtics?

20:20 ? Jeff explains what he thinks Derrick will bring to the Celtics and where he can thrive on this team

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It was a busy day for the Boston Celtics. Brian Scalabrine, Amina Smith and Chris Forsberg are breaking down each and every move the Celtics made today. They share their reactions to the Derrick White acquisition and Daniel Theis returning to Boston. Plus, they discuss the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade and how that impacts the East.

1:00 - Chris Forsberg breaks down each of the Celtics trades

14:30 - What do you think of the Derrick White acquisition?

19:30 - How does Daniel Theis fit back into the Celtics roster?

27:00 - What does the buyout market look like for the Celtics?

30:00 - Reacting to the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade

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Chris Forsberg is joined by Sean Grande, Celtics radio play-by-play announcer, to discuss this surging Celtics team. They talk about whether the team has officially turned things around, what they've improved on over the last few weeks and what their ceiling is for the rest of the season.

1:30 - Is it time to get excited about this Celtics team?

9:30 - How has Ime Udoka done so far?

16:00 - Will we see anything big happen at the trade deadline?

22:30 - What is the Celtics' ceiling this season?

31:30 - How impressive is Rob Williams' growth this year?

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Our old friend Kyle Draper is back in Boston, and he joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast ahead of the Celtics-Kings matchup. Drapes shares an update on how things are going for him in Sacramento and what he's learned in the play-by-play announcer role. He also talks about what both teams could do ahead of the NBA trade deadline and shares his thoughts on Brad Stevens the GM. Plus, Tom E. Curran joins (crashes) the podcast and makes the pitch to trade Jaylen Brown.

1:30 - Catching up with Drapes

7:30 - Is Drapes surprised the Celtics are struggling this season?

13:00 - Could the Celtics and Kings wind up as trade partners ahead of the 2022 deadline?

18:30 - What does Drapes think of Brad the GM?

26:00 - Tom E. Curran and Drapes debate whether the C's should trade Jaylen Brown

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Chris Forsberg is joined by Jay King to discuss his recent conversation with Brad Stevens, offer up some bold predictions for how the Celtics will handle the trade deadline and debate how close this team really is to competing for a championship. Then, Payton Pritchard joins Chris and Amina Smith to discuss his and the team?s recent success on the court, playing 1-on-1 with Jaylen Brown during practice and his next ?Tik Tok challenge?.

 

0:40 ? Discussing the biggest takeaways from Jay?s conversation with Brad Stevens

9:20 ? What should we expect from the Celtics at the trade deadline? How far away is this team from being a serious competitor in the East?

15:35 ? Should we ?buy in? to the Celtics after their recent string of success, winning five of their last six games?

19:35 ? Will Ime Udoka find a way to play the young guys more while the team is competing for a playoff spot?

27:35 ? Chris and Amina Smith welcome in Payton Pritchard for an exclusive interview

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Chris Forsberg is joined by MassLive?s Brian Robb to discuss where the Celtics stand at the midway point of the season, how Ime Udoka has fared as head coach and how hands on Brad Stevens should be going forward. Then, Maine Celtics head coach Jarrell Christian joins Chris and Amina Smith to discuss the team?s success early in the season and adapting to constant player changes on his roster.

 

0:30 ? What is the state of the Celtics at the midway point of the season?

2:25 ? Grading Ime Udoka?s first half season as the team?s head coach; how much does Brad Stevens need to step in?

13:05 ? Is the Celtics? best path forward still building a team around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown?

20:00 - Looking for bright spots this season, including Rob Williams potentially developing into an All-Defensive team candidate

27:35 ? Chris and Amina Smith welcome in Jarell Christian for an exclusive interview

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Chris Forsberg opens up the mailbag to answer your questions as the Celtics near the midpoint in the season, including whether the team should ever consider trading Jayson Tatum and which of the team?s young players factor into the long-term plan. Then Chris and Amina Smith welcome in Al Horford to discuss why he has faith this C?s team will figure things out, the development of Tatum and Brown, and his favorite breakfast cereals.

 

1:00 ? Chris shares his thoughts on where the Celtics stand as they close in on the halfway point of the season

2:15 ? Chris opens up the mailbag to answer your questions, including:

-Should the Celtics ever consider moving Jayson Tatum? (4:35)

-How should Brad Stevens handle trading Dennis Schroder? What type of deal should he be looking to make? (12:22)

-Which of the team?s young players are likeliest to be a part of the team's long-term plans? (15:20)

-Who?s most to blame for the Celtics? struggles this season? (19:25)

25:30 ? Chris and Amina Smith welcome in Al Horford for an exclusive interview

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After another brutal loss, this time to the Minnesota Timberwolves, NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to break it all down. They discuss why this team can't seem to figure out how to close out games and why bringing back Isaiah Thomas could be a good thing for the team and Celtics fans. Forsberg also looks back at some of his favorite Celtics moments of the last year.

1:00 - What is the most frustrating part of this Celtics team?

8:30 - Why does this team have such a hard time closing out games?

14:30 - Do you want Brad Stevens to take a big swing at the trade deadline?

20:30 - Should the Celtics bring back Isaiah Thomas?

27:30 - What are Forsberg's four favorite Celtics moments from 2021?

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ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg to discuss what the Celtics should do with their roster after a disappointing start to the NBA season.

3:50 Bobby Marks is out in Las Vegas at the G-League showcase, and talks about what' it's been like6:10 Danny Ainge's return to the NBA in Utah7:20 Looking at the state of the roster, and how it's been a rotating door of players being available11:30 How tough it is for Brad Stevens to figure out what to do dealing with so many variables16:30 A look at Stevens' moves so far as President of Basketball Ops.18:20 Could there be a trade market for Al Horford20:15 The decision to extend Marcus Smart, and whether or not he could be moved22:15 Should the Celtics sell high on Dennis Schroder?25:50 What missing piece would best compliment Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown?27:30 Would Domantas Sabonis or Damian Lillard fit in Boston30:30 Praising the decision to extend Robert Williams III

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Chris Forsberg is joined by ESPN NBA reporter Nick Friedell to talk about Steph Curry and the Warriors visit to Boston on Friday, a national view of the Celtics, and is it time to break up "The Jays"? Plus, Grant Williams spoke with Amina Smith and Chris on this week's "Celtics PostUp" on NBC Sports Boston.

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1:00 How Steph Curry and the Warriors have returned to their throne as a title contender

6:40 A national view of what's going on with the Celtics this season

10:00 Should Boston break up the Tatum & Brown duo?

14:00 Big picture look at the Eastern Conference - Who's legit? Who's a pretender?

17:00 The Warriors needing to take a step back the last few years...should the Celtics take the same approach?

Grant Williams interview

30:35 On his great start to the season shooting 3-pointers

32:30 A breakdown of what happened on Monday with his altercation with Bobby Portis

33:30 The trash-talking he engaged Lebron James in Los Angeles last week that had the bench cracking up

35:00 What is on his Christmas list

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Following two tough losses in Los Angeles, Chris Forsberg is trying to stay optimistic and look for solutions in this episode of the Celtics Talk podcast. He's joined by Brian Scalabrine - who has some ideas on how to turn things around, and former Director of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge.

1:30 - Scal joins Chris to discuss how he'd like to see more of the young players (Aaron Nesmith, Payton Pritchard, and Romeo Langford) play more minutes and inset energy into the lineup

10:00 - Overall, Scal and Chris agree that the team just needs to play harder more consistently

16:15 - Chris and Scal talk about what gives them hope after the first 26 games into the season

18:20 What a Jaylen Brown return to the lineup will mean, and which Jaylen will return when hee's healthy?

24:00 While he's been a force blocking shots, Robert Williams has not played as well in other ways on defense

30:00 Should Brad Stevens look at the forthcoming firesales in Portland and Indiana for a big roster shake-up?

31:30 Why Scal wouldn't trade Marcus Smart

33:00 The terribly inconsistent spacing the Celtics offense has shown

35:30 What Scal would tell the team if he was in locker room, and stress to them they need to play harder

40:00 Is there a viable path for Dennis Schroder to sign long-term?

Forsberg talks with Danny Ainge exclusively

45:45 Danny's thoughts on the season so far

46:00 What he's been doing in retirement in Utah

47:00 His future in the NBA

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Chris Forsberg and Chris Gasper break down what they have seen from the Celtics so far this season. Do the Celtics need to shake things up to win more consistently?

1:00-Gasper explains what has frustrated him the most about this Celtics team

9:00-Breaking down the positive signs we have seen from the Celtics

12:00-Should Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard be getting more playing time?

15:30-What grades would you give Tatum and Brown for the start of the season?

23:00-Giving the Celtics bench the credit they deserve

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Dan Shaughnessy joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss his new book, Wish it Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics. Dan talks about what inspired him to write the book and reflects on some of his favorite Larry Bird stories. He also discusses how access to NBA players and the locker room has changed in recent years and shares his thoughts on the 2021-22 Celtics team.

5:45 - What inspired Dan to write the book?

12:00 - Dan reflects on those teams and shares some of his favorite Larry Bird stories

22:00 - How has access to NBA players changed in recent years?

27:00 - What does Dan think about this 2021-22 Celtics?

31:00 - What were the "newspaper wars" like in the 80s?

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Comedian Gary Gulman joins Chris Forsberg to discuss why he?s optimistic about this year?s Celtics team, the time Chris was escorted out of the Sonic Drive-In headquarters and Gary?s upcoming appearance at the Wilbur Theatre.

 

1:00 ? The two celebrate a big week for Gary after he performed at Carnegie Hall for the first time

6:05 ? Gary discusses his basketball-watching habits when on tour, and which of the New York Post?s ?Five Things to Know about Gary Gulman?? were actually true

8:25 ? Why Gary believes the Celtics are turning the corner after a tough start to the season, and why Robert Williams is the most important Celtic, outside of Jaylen and Jayson, on this year?s team

15:05 ? How Oklahoma City rejuvenated Al Horford and Forsberg shares the story of the time he was escorted out of the Sonic Drive-In headquarters while trying to buy a t-shirt

18:50 ? Gary is appearing at the Wilbur Theatre this Friday, and life living in New York City as a Boston sports fan 

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John Tomase joins Chris Forsberg to discuss all the latest off-the-court drama around the Celtics, including the reports that the Celtics are interested in trading for Ben Simmons. Should the C's consider trading Jaylen Brown for Simmons? Plus, the two vent about Marcus Smart and give Al Horford his ?flowers? for his performance this season.

0:50 ? Tomase and Forsberg share their thoughts on Ben Simmons and if he?d fit on the Celtics

5:00 ? Would you trade Jaylen Brown for Ben Simmons? Which player has the higher upside going forward?

14:45 ? Why don?t Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown seem to compliment each other on the floor? Will they figure it out?

17:10 ? Tomase vents about Marcus Smart?s performance on and off the court this year

27:35 ? What player, or type of player, does Boston need to add to make this team a title contender?

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Chris Forsberg is joined by Tom Giles to talk about the latest version of the "worst loss of the season" for the Boston Celtics

After blowing a 19-point 3rd quarter lead, the Chicago Bulls dominated Boston on Monday night at TD Garden, outscoring them 39-11. The C's start a 3-game road trip with a 2-5 record.

After the game, Marcus Smart had some direct words for the Celtics offense, specifically Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Forsberg and Giles start the pod by talking about Smart's comments.

Other topics discussed in this episode:

6:30 How big of a deal was it that Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum didn't meet with the media after the game?

10:00 Jayson Tatum needs to stop getting distracted by bad calls

13:00 Blame pie? Who is to blame for the poor start to the season?

19:00 What can Ime Udoka do to turn things around?

23:00 If Boston can't turn things around, what is the right path forward? Should there be a major shakeup?

27:50 Why are Aaron Nesmith, Payton Pritchard, and Romeo Langford buried on the bench?

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Chris Forsberg reacts to Wednesday night?s discouraging loss to the Wizards and the Celtics falling back into last season?s bad habits. Then NBC Sports Washington?s Chris Miller joins to discuss whether or not it?s time for C?s fans to stop daydreaming about Bradley Beal teaming up with Jayson Tatum in Boston, and debate all things around the NBA after the first week or the regular season.

1:00 ? Forsberg reacts to Wednesday night?s loss at home to the Wizards, can this team ever get over its bad habits on a consistent basis?

13:15 ? Chris Miller joins to discuss the latest on Bradley Beal and how likely he is to stay in D.C. beyond this season.

19:10 ? What should we make of the Celtics and Wizards after one week? What is the ceiling for each of these teams?

33:00 ? Which teams in the Eastern Conference are legitimate playoff contenders? Who?s the favorite to take the top see right now?

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Boston.com's Tom Westerholm joins Chris Forsberg on the podcast and they react to the Celtics heartbreaking double overtime loss to the Knicks in the season-opener. They discuss Jaylen Brown's career night, Ime Udoka's head coaching debut and their panic level with Jayson Tatum. Plus, Forsberg sits down exclusively with Jaylen Brown to discuss the 2021-22 season.

1:00 ? Biggest takeaways after the season-opener?

6:00 ? What?s your panic meter after Jayson Tatum?s underwhelming performance vs Knicks?

15:00 ? Early impressions of Ime Udoka?

 25:00 ? Projections for the season

 30:00 ? Exclusive 1-on-1 with Jaylen Brown

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Chris Forsberg is joined by The Athletic?s Jay King to discuss Marcus Smart?s one-game suspension for reportedly missing the team flight to Orlando, plus which of the younger players they expect will have the greatest impact this season. Then Chris sits down with Aaron Nesmith and Romeo Langford for a pair of exclusive one-on-one interviews.

1:10 - What should we make of Smart?s one-game suspension? How does it impact his relationship with Ime Udoka and his chances of being named a team captain?

15:25 - Which of the team?s younger players will have the greatest impact on the team this season?

20:40 - Which of the players in the back half of the 10-man rotation will get ?squeezed? on playing time?

29:44 - Exclusive one-on-one with Aaron Nesmith

34:00 - Exclusive one-on-one with Romeo Langford

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In an exclusive sit down interview, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown open up about their friendship on and off the court. Also, Chris Forsberg and Brian Robb break down what they?ve learned so far at Celtics training camp. 

2:30-Exclusive interview with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown

13:30-What have we learned at Celtics training camp? 

15:50-Any shot that Aaron Nesmith starts?

18:20-What role will Al Horford and Robert Williams have to start the season?

32:00-Ranking the level of concern for Jaylen?s wrist

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Chris Forsberg breaks down what he's seen from the Celtics after the first three days of practice, plus he catches up with Brad Stevens and Marcus Smart. They discuss the upcoming season and take a look back at that infamous Hamptons recruiting trip with Tom Brady.

9:00 - How was Brad Stevens' transition from coach to President of Basketball Operations?

17:30 - How will Ime Udoka be different from Brad Stevens?

19:00 - Brad looks back at the infamous Kevin Durant recruiting trip with Tom Brady in the Hamptons

25:00 - What does Marcus Smart think he can do to help Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum this season?

32:00 - How tough was last season for Marcus Smart?

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Basketball is finally back! Chris Forsberg breaks down everything he saw during Celtics Media Day, including why the Celtics feel optimistic about the upcoming season, before catching up with Al Horford and Enes Kanter.

:18 ? Forsberg breaks down everything from media day, including why the team is optimistic about the upcoming season, Brad Stevens? excitement about his impending first trade deadline and all the behind the scenes discussions about new jersey numbers.

10:00 ? Al Horford on his return to Boston, watching Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown develop into All-Stars, and what impresses him the most about new head coach Ime Udoka.

20:00 ? Enes Kanter on choosing ?lucky 13? as his new jersey number, why he expects Tatum to be a top 10 player this season, and what he missed most about Boston.

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Mike Gorman joins Chris Forsberg ahead of his induction into the Hall of Fame as the 2021 Curt Gowdy Award recipient. Mike reflects on how he got his start, his 40-year partnership with Tommy Heinsohn and what it?s like to enter the HOF alongside Paul Pierce.

:30 ? How is Mike feeling going into HOF ceremony? How did Mike?s career as a broadcaster begin?

16:00 ? When did Mike?s phrase ?got it? come along?

20:00 ?Mike reflects on his partnership and friendship with Tommy Heinsohn

27:00 ? What is Mike like off the court?

39:00 ? What?s it like going into the HOF with Paul Pierce?

47:00 ? What are Mike?s expectations for the upcoming season?  

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Chris Forsberg talks with Jeff Goodman to break down the good and the bad of the Celtics? moves this offseason. What grade does Brad Stevens deserve for his first offseason in charge? 

1:00-Chris pops champagne to celebrate Robert Williams? four-year extension

6:30-Is there any concern with the Celtics giving Williams a long-term deal?

8:30-What?s the ceiling for Robert Williams?

18:00-Goodman explains why he?d give Brad Stevens a ?C? for his moves so far

24:00-What?s the biggest key to the Celtics improving next season?

27:00-Goodman explains why he is not fan of the Dennis Schröder signing

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Chris Forsberg reacts to the news that Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart agreed to a four-year, $77m+ contract extension that will keep him in Boston through the 2025/26 season. How does this major commitment from Brad Stevens and the organization affect the teams' salary cap flexibility moving forward? Does this move preclude Boston from making a trade for Bradley Beal or the next disgruntled NBA star looking for a change?

Also in this episode, could an extension for Robert Williams be next on Stevens' to-do list? And what we've learned from the Celtics very successful run in the NBA's Summer League in Las Vegas.

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Chris Forsberg talks with Brian Robb, Celtics beat reporter for MassLive, about his takeaways from the Celtics Summer League opener. Also, they debate what other moves the Celtics could make this offseason. 

2:00-All aboard the Yam Madar hype train!

6:30-What role will Romeo Langford play for the Celtics?

8:30-Can Carsen Edwards prove he deserves a spot on this roster?

12:00-Should the Celtics extend Marcus Smart?

14:30-Would Dennis Schroder be a good fit in Boston?

19:30-Will the Celtics make any more moves this offseason?

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Chris Forsberg and DJ Bean try to make sense of the Celtics? quiet start to free agency and debate what the endgame is for Brad Stevens and the Celtics. 

3:00-Will the Celtics regret not signing Evan Fournier?

9:00-Is the plan Bradley Beal or bust?

14:00-Are Jaylen and Jayson enough to make free agents want to come to Boston?

23:30-Confidence meter in Marcus Smart being the Celtics? starting PG next season

31:00-Game time: Pick two remaining free agents to pursue

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Chris Forsberg breaks down the top storylines surround NBA Draft night, between the ripple effects of the Russell Westbrook trade, Lonzo Ball rumors and the Celtics pick. We also get an exclusive interview with Brad Stevens after the draft.

0:20 - Chris gives his take on the Celtics drafting Juhann Begarin in the second round (45th overall).

2:50 - With the Lakers acquiring Russell Westbrook from the Wizards, could Washington look to deal Bradley Beal? Chris discusses the chances of that happening with Brain Scalabrine and Abby Chin.

9:30 - The trio also talk about the rumors of the Celtics having interest in Lonzo Ball.

15:55 - Brad Stevens joins Chris, Scal and Abby for an exclusive interview to discuss the draft, his transition from head coach to president of basketball operations, the current roster and the status of Jaylen Brown's recovery.

27:26 - Chris unpacks Brad's comments and begins looking ahead to NBA free agency and the start of the new season.

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Chris Forsberg is joined by Chris Miller, Wizards Insider from NBC Washington, to discuss whether the Celtics are in the mix to acquire Bradley Beal. 

1:00-Answering your questions from the Celtics Talk mailbag

2:30-What needs to happen for the Celtics to acquire Bradley Beal

26:20-Chris Miller on the future of Bradley Beal

33:30-Which NBA teams can offer the best deal for Beal?

38:00-Miller on why the Celtics ?definitely are in on the conversation? with Beal

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