Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

Bob, Jeff & Gary react to Celtics' first-round series against the Hawks thus far, Grant Williams needing minutes, Malcolm Brogdon's first season in Boston, and more news surrounding the NBA 0:47: Are Celtics favored to win an NBA championship? 3:09: Who's calling the shots for the Celtics' rotation? 5:53: Congrats to Malcolm Brogdon 9:21: Derrick White is a different player 11:32: FanDuel 13:06: D...

Will Jaylen Brown make All-NBA & what do we make of his latest injury? Also, what's next for Rudy Gobert after hitting his teammate? And how will the Dallas Mavericks & Kyrie Irving bounce back from a disappointing regular season? Bob, Jeff & Gary weigh in. 0:47: Rudy Gobert suspended for fighting teammate Kyle Anderson 6:30: LeBron James & Lakers' chances of making a deep playoff run 8:38: Did Je...

Bob, Jeff & Gary are back to recap the NCAA Final Four, the Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese controversy and the Celtics' push into the playoffs 1:05 UConn Wins Mens Tournament 9:15 LSU beats Iowa, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese controversy  14:55 Gary gives Goodman his flowers 17:00 Jeff gives Bob his flowers 19:33 The Wild West (Lakers, Suns, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Warriors) 25:19 Will Celtics Seed Cos...

FAU's stunning victory and plenty of reaction from the NCAA basketball tournaments, including Final Four predictions in the men's bracket & how good Caitlin Clark has been on the women's side. Bob, Jeff & Gary react. 0:38: Goodman’s update from the road  2:04: Thoughts on the NCAA’s Final Four 9:20: Who is FAU? 14:52: FanDuel 16:00: San Diego State call at the end of the game  23:25: How good is C...

Bob & Gary respond to Jaylen Brown's recent interview, addressing his future with the Celtics & Jeff provides the latest from the NCAA Basketball Tournament, including his favorites to win it all 1:19: Rick Pitino's new job 8:07: Will St. John succeed & is Pitino one of the greatest basketball coaches ever? 11:09: FanDuel is now in Massachusetts! 12:18: Ed Cooley off to Georgetown 21:15: NCAA Men'...

The NBA handed down its suspension on Ja Morant, the Celtics are struggling on their six-game road trip & how good are Joel Embiid and the Sixers? 1:00: The latest on Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies 5:32: Celtics' recent struggles 8:10: Fanduel is in Massachusetts 10:00: How can the Celtics turn this around + are the Sixers a legitimate threat? 14:54: Russell Westbrook's impact on the Clippers 19:05:...

Is it time to push the panic button regarding the Celtics in the Eastern Conference? Also, what's next for Ja Morant & the Grizzlies, and what do we take away from JJ Redick + Kendrick Perkins' passionate MVP debate on ESPN? 0:47: What's gone wrong with the Celtics? 5:20: Did we overreact to how great this team was, or is it still too early to panic about the 2022-23 Celtics? 10:35: JJ Redick & Ke...

Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay discuss if the Bucks are better than the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Jeff & Gary react to JJ Reddick's controversial take on Larry Bird & Gary and Jeff respond to Bob stating the Celtics have the deepest roster in the NBA 0:42: JJ Reddick on Larry Bird as 3PT shooting 11:35: All-Star Game in 2023 14:05: How to fix the ASG 20:30: Bob Ryan: Celtics Have DEEPEST Team I Have Ever Seen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay react to the Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVII against the Eagles and discuss why Russell Westbrook is so disrespected 0:00 Chiefs Beat Eagles in Super Bowl 6:30 Who in the NBA could possibly be in the NFL? 12:00 Is Russell Westbrook too disrespected? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Durant is heading to Phoenix, Russell Westbrook is out of LA (for now), and the Celtics add a stretch-big. Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman & Gary Tanguay react to a hectic 2023 NBA Trade Deadline. 1:00: Suns trade for Kevin Durant 5:20: Who wins it all now? 7:00: KD's fit in Phoenix 8:20: The East is now a 3-team race 10:20: The fall of a superteam? 14:35: Lakers move Westbrook and acquire D'Angelo R...

After beating Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record, has LeBron James changed your opinion on who the NBA's greatest of all time is? And what should we expect from Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic & the Dallas Mavericks? 1:00: LeBron James beats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record 3:00: Is it fair to crown LeBron James as the GOAT? & the biggest differences between LeBron & Jordan 10:08: Cooking...

Celtics beat the Nets in an epic blowout; how bad was TD Garden for Kyrie Irving? Tom Brady is calling it quits, but is he the all-time sport's GOAT? We discuss 0:42: Celtics embarrass Kyrie Irving + Nets 4:32: How badly did Irving get booed at TD Garden? 6:58: What will Ben Simmons' story eventually be? 9:37: Tom Brady retiring for good 12:40: Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, or LeBron James? 20:11: Da...

Can Celtics stay atop the Eastern Conference without load management & Damian Lillard scores 60? Why's NBA scoring through the roof this season? Regarding scoring, LeBron James is soon on his way to becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer, and has frustration boiled over for Steph Curry and the Warriors? Bob, Jeff & Gary discuss. 0:54 How should Celtics manage the rest of the season? (load mana...

Bob & Gary remember the life & career of Chris Ford. Also, should we start calling Joel Embiid & the Sixers championship contenders? We discuss. 0:45: RIP Chris Ford 7:03: Chris Ford's coaching stints 12:24: Embiid scores 41; are we sleeping on him & the Sixers? 17:15: Jalen Green joins the 40+ club 19:00: Celtics Vs. Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Jeff & Gary react to Boston starting Rob Williams, NBA's MVP conversation & which teams can challenge the Celtics. 0:51: Celtics get back on track, maintain NBA's best record 4:00: Who could challenge Celtics? 7:07: Who is the MVP right now? 8:00: Where does Jokic rank among big passers? 13:36: Can the Pelicans survive without Zion? 21:13: How will the West end up?  24:15: Jalen Brunson showi...

Why's offense been so explosive in the NBA of late, including Donovan Mitchell's 71 points in the Cavs' overtime win against the Bulls & what's wrong with the Celtics? We discuss the latest, including the Nets' winning streak, and whether or not Joe Mazzulla will turn things around for Boston. 0:48: Why the offensive explosion throughout the NBA? 6:34: How much credit are we giving Donovan Mitchel...

Luka Doncic's historic 60-point career-high triple-double performance against the Knicks and why it was so dramatic & what led to the Celtics' epic turnaround? 1:14: Luka's career-high 60-point triple-double 5:45: Why it's hard to label one player the "face of the NBA" 10:50: Bob says don't sleep on Joel Embiid & the Sixers 12:52: What's going on with the Brooklyn Nets? 20:55: The Celtics' recent...

The Celtics went 5-5 in their last ten games, and why did Jayson Tatum take a game off? We'll discuss it. Also, Robert Sarver is in the headlines again, and how long can the Lakers survive without Anthony Davis? 1:00: Celtics are .500 in their last ten games. What's wrong with Boston? 5:25: Did Jayson Tatum miss Sunday's game because of his son's birthday party? 10:40: Is the rookie of the year de...

Zion Williamson is leading the Pelicans at the top of the Western Conference & the champion Warriors sent a message to the Celtics. We also pay tribute to the late Paul Silas 1:06: The Warriors aren't done? 6:08: Zion Williamson putting Pelicans back on the map 10:57: Gregg Popovich's 26th anniversary 14:03: Are we seeing the beginning of the end of Kyrie Irving? 17:02: When Gary fell in love with...

Jaylen Brown, Tatum & the Celtics' impressive win, can Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving turn things around in Brooklyn, and Anthony Davis delivers for the Lakers? Bob, Jeff & Gary discuss it all. 0:55: Jaylen Brown carries the Celtics 6:00: Where are the minutes for Payton Pritchard?/Brogdon's impact 8:26: Al Horford's two-year extension 10:27: Can Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving & the Nets turn things arou...

Jeff & Gary discuss if Jayson Tatum is the best player in the world and where he sits on the MVP ladder. Also, when do the Celtics remove the interim tag from Joe Mazzulla? 0:33 Bob is booked! 1:29 Is Jayson Tatum the BEST Player in the World? 5:48 When does Joe Mazzulla become head coach? 8:21 Is Kevin Durant misunderstood? 14:46 What tier are the Heat and Cavs in? 19:08 Where is Zion's career he...

Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay discuss if Boston is too reliant on the 3-point shot. They also discuss the latest headlines in the NBA. 1:07: Are the Celtics too reliant on the 3? 6:00: Are the Celtics better than the Bucks at full strength? 11:21: Is Ben Simmons returning to form? 16:00: Can Klay return to form? + Warriors struggles 18:51: Kings have a 6-game win streak; Are they for real? Learn mor...

How long will the Celtics remain the hottest team in the NBA, and do the Brooklyn Nets have a chance to turn their season around with or without Kyrie Irving? Bob, Jeff & Gary discuss the first month of the regular season, including Steph Curry scoring 50 in a losing effort and which legitimate teams are on the up and up. 00:52: Why Goodman's on the road 02:52: Celtics showing off their depth on a...

Is Jayson Tatum trailing anyone this early in the MVP race? Why is Dwight Howard not playing in the association anymore, and is LA basketball dead? Bob, Jeff & Gary discuss 0:52: Is Jayson Tatum leading NBA's early MVP race? If not, who is? 9:40: Ja Morant's impact 11:40: Is LA basketball dead? 14:21: Why Dwight Howard isn't playing in the NBA anymore 17:30: Bob Ryan's least favorite NBA player in...