Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

Bob, Jeff, and Gary discuss the Nets' suspension of Kyrie Irving and the reports that they plan to hire Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash as head coach 0:51 Ime Udoka to be hired by Nets  4:29 Celtics seeking no compensation 7:19 Celtics players upset about Udoka to Brooklyn 12:25 Kyrie Irving suspended by Nets 15:57 Goodman's story about Kyrie Irving's first months in Boston 20:43 How would David S...

One week into the 2022-23 NBA season, Bob & Jeff evaluate the Celtics, Nets & Sixers' respective beginnings  0:51: Celtics lose their first game of the season; what's your early assessment? 3:11: How long can the Celtics succeed without Rob Williams? 7:14: What's wrong with the Sixers? 13:42: Early impressions of Ben Simmons with the Nets 20:04: Utah Jazz contenders or pretenders? 22:19: Did we ov...

It's only the first game but did the Celtics put the NBA on notice following their win against the Sixers? We discuss & how good the Lakers are after their loss to the Warriors 1:14: Celtics' Bill Russell pregame ceremony at the home opener 4:00: Did the Celtics make a statement in their win against the Sixers? 7:09: Jayson Tatum's magnificent performance 10:20: Malcolm Brogdon's impact 14:50: Joe...

Golden State Warriors fined Draymond Green for punching Jordan Poole. Was this the right decision? Also, is Victor Wembanyama worth the hype? We discuss 0:42: Draymond Green fined, not suspended for punching Jordan Poole 4:52: Draymond's development from NCAA to the pros 7:16: Will the NBA intervene and suspend Green? 12:50: Victor Wembanyama mania; is Victor worth the hype? 18:33: Lonzo & LaMelo...

Bob & Jeff discuss the significance of the Celtics signing Blake Griffin & what they made of Ben Simmons' first game as a member of the Brooklyn Nets   1:06: Ben Simmons returns for Nets + Are the Nets a threat to win the East? 12:21: Kawhi Leonard returns from ACL injury 16:40: Try Athletic Greens Now! 17:41: Celtics Sign Blake Griffin + Celtics roster is better 23:04: Can Sam Hauser make an impa...

Bob, Jeff, and Gary react to the Celtics suspending Ime Udoka for the entire 2022-23 NBA season. 1:15: Reaction to Ime Udoka's suspension 12:04: Will Udoka ever return to the Celtics? 13:30: Celtics players react to Udoka's suspension 14:25: Joe Mazzulla takes over as Interim Head Coach 20:30: Why not hire Damon Stoudamire? 24:00: Boston still contenders? + Should they trade Robert Williams? 29:24...

How will Rob Williams' injury impact the 2022-23 Celtics? What's the next step for Boston between now and training camp? 1:05: Rob Williams' injury; expected to miss 4-6 weeks 3:56: Do we label Rob Williams 'injury prone' & how good are the Celtics without Rob? 9:47: In light of recent reports, should the Celtics sign DeMarcus Cousins? 11:32: Bob Ryan on the best Celtics team that didn't win a tit...

Bob, Jeff & Gary react to the NBA suspending Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver & preview the Eastern Conference. Will the Celtics take a step back this season? 1:35: Robert Sarver suspended and fined by the NBA... Was the punishment enough? 7:10: What to look forward to this NBA season 9:20: Lebron's plan to play with his sons 16:45: Who has the biggest coaching challenge this season? 23:40: Will t...

Bob & Jeff react to the Donovan Mitchell trade & Danilo Gallinari's torn ACL. Should Boston pursue Carmelo Anthony now? And, in light of his take on Kevin Durant, Bob responds to his "haters" 0:58: Bob Ryan reacts to the backlash of his Kevin Durant comments from last week's episode 2:27: Does Bob regret calling Durant a S***head? 6:46: Reactions to the Donovan Mitchell trade 12:50: What does Dani...

Bob goes off about Kevin Durant as he, Jeff & Gary discuss the "end" to the trade drama in Brooklyn. Chet Holmgren is out for the season and the latest on Danilo Gallinari's injury 1:14: Bob calls KD a sh*t head + Goodman makes case for Durant to Boston 11:04: How will Steve Nash feel after this summer & how will Ben Simmons fit into all of this? 17:08: Chet Holmgren out for season 23:43: Danilo G...

Jeff & Gary revisit Jayson Tatum's wrist injury and react to his recent comments. They also evaluate Jaylen Brown's value and how that affects Brad Stevens and the Celtics while waiting for Brooklyn Nets' situation with Kevin Durant to come to a resolution 1:00: Jayson Tatum's wrist injury 4:13: How did the injury affect Jayson Tatum? 5:31: Do the Celtics need Durant? +  Nets need to deal him ASAP...

Are the Celtics better off without Kevin Durant? Bob & Jeff weigh in on what's best for Boston as we wait and see what's next for Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets  0:50: Who has leverage in the Brooklyn Nets/Kevin Durant situation 3:21: Celtics good enough to win a championship without Durant 7:52: Will Boston be the favorite to win a title if the Celtics land KD 10:02: Durant was lovable up unt...

Bob Ryan alongside Gary Tanguay celebrate the life and career of the great Bill Russell 0:35: Celebrating the life & career of Bill Russell 1:20: The day Bob Ryan met Bill Russell 5:16: When Gary interviewed Russell 10:00: Who Bill Russell was as an NBA player 16:30: Boston Globe reprinted Bob's Russell story from 1999 20:00: Russell & Wilt Chamberlain after the "Balloon Game" 24:45: What Bill Rus...

Bob & Jeff weigh the pros and cons on the Celtics possibly trading Jaylen Brown for Kevin Durant & discuss Boston's best way to move forward in light of this week's report 0:55: Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart & picks for Kevin Durant? 2:10: Why trading for Durant isn't about Jaylen Brown 7:35: Durant first-round performance against the Celtics 11:10: Did anyone think Jaylen would be this good? 13:30:...

Bob & Gary react to LeBron James' comments about the city of Boston and his appearance in the Drew League. Also, Steph Curry hosted the 2022 ESPYs & had plenty to say about the Celtics 0:43: LeBron James: 'Boston is racist as f***' 6:00: Kendrick Perkins responds to LeBron 10:45: LeBron's motive for playing in the Drew League 13:26: Are you rooting for James Harden? 17:27: Steph Curry hosting the...

Brian Robb of Masslive.com joins Gary from Las Vegas to discuss the latest on Kevin Durant's trade market & the Celtics offseason moves 1:08: Where will Kevin Durant land? 3:12: Would you trade for Durant? 9:37: Brad Stevens is a great GM 12:27: Why Jaylen Brown needs to improve 14:06: Was Jayson Tatum hurt in the NBA Finals? 16:10: Grading Danny Ainge's Rudy Gobert trade 17:31: Is James Harden do...

Bob & Jeff react to the latest on Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving's status with the Brooklyn Nets & the moves made by Brad Stevens and the Celtics in the NBA's early offseason.   1:06: Latest on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving 7:23: Jeff's take on Celtics acquiring Malcolm Brogdon & Danilo Gallinari + Durant trade 11:32: What Brogdon & Gallinari add to Boston 12:42: Is Brad Stevens a great GM? 18:07: Ti...

Kyrie Irving opts into the final year of his contract, what does it mean for the Brooklyn Nets? Also, is Jaylen Brown upset over his name being mentioned in Celtics trade rumors? Bob & Jeff discuss.   1:00 Kyrie Irving to opt into the final year of $37M deal w/ Nets 8:00 Should Knicks pay Jalen Brunson a 4-year, $110M deal? 13:04 John Wall to Clippers; Does he have anything left? 17:26 Is Jaylen B...

Bob & Jeff recap the NBA Draft, which teams came up big, and which teams made mistakes? Also, how should the Celtics approach their offseason? 1:10 Paolo Banchero goes to Magic at #1 6:03 Chet Holmgren goes to OKC #2 7:16 Goodman: Sam Presti and OKC had a bad draft 9:02 Jabari Smith goes to Rockets at #3 10:41 Bob Likes Mark Williams 11:00 New York Knick Draft  13:46 Detroit Pistons Draft: Jaden I...

Bob & Jeff breakdown the 2022 NBA Finals, including Steph Curry's legacy after capturing his fourth title, first MVP & what's next for Boston? How will the Celtics improve during the offseason? 1:00 Warriors Win NBA Title, Defeat Celtics in Game 6 3:42 Marcus Smart's Finals performance 8:10 Celtics lost to the better team 10:35 Steph Curry wins finals MVP 11:40 Jayson Tatum falls short 14:13 Celti...

Do the Celtics have enough to crawl out of a 3-2 deficit against the Warriors in the NBA Finals? Plus, Jayson Tatum struggles in the fourth quarter; what's the root of the issue, and if the Warriors close it out, what's it say about Steph Curry?   0:52: On the brink of elimination, have the Celtics lost their soul? 2:42: The Andrew Wiggins impact 7:27: If Steph Curry wins, where does he rank among...

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the Celtics pull off beating the Warriors & capturing their first NBA title in 12 years?    0:00: Celtics vs Warriors NBA Finals Preview 6:04: Ime Udoka's impact on this team 10:50: Can C's be consistent? 15:20: Best player: Jayson Tatum or Steph Curry 20:08: Finals X-Factors 23:40: Jeff's Draymond Green story 27:18: Home court advantage 31:48: Series Predictions Learn more about your ad ch...

Will the Celtics be able to beat the Heat in Game 6, or is this series destined to go 7?  Also, is the future bright for Luka Doncic & the Mavs? We discuss how much work awaits Dallas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where's your confidence stand in the Celtics' chances of winning the ECF against Jimmy Butler & the Heat?  Also, can Luka Doncic & the Mavs come back against Steph Curry & the Warriors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices