Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

Can the Celtics force Game 7 against the Bucks & how do we feel about Nikola Jokic winning MVP? 1:29: This series could be over for the Celtics 4:10: What's most frustrating about Bobby Portis' offensive rebound 8:34: Did Marcus Smart do the right thing on the crucial play in Game 5? 10:14: If the Celtics lose Game 6, fans should still be happy with the way the season went 14:52: Giannis & the Buc...

Can the Celtics sustain their success from Game 2 against the Bucks? We discuss. Also, can Ja Morant lead the Grizzlies to take down the Warriors? 1:30: Bob & Jeff's immediate reactions to Celtics beating the Bucks in Game 2 3:15: Did Grant Williams really shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo? 8:10: Jaylen Brown's crazy first half in Game 2 11:13: Will the Celtics pull off the series or is it still a t...

Bob & Jeff discuss how Jayson Tatum & the Celtics swept Kevin Durant & the Nets but do the C's have enough to win it all? Also, what's next for Brooklyn? And can Doc Rivers pull it off with the Sixers? We discuss 1:25: An apology to the Celtics 4:30: Celtics sweep Nets + Boston's fourth-quarter execution 8:10: Can the Celtics go all the way? 11:08: Why Bucks playing without Khris Middleton is a tr...

Bob & Jeff recap Kyrie Irving's ongoing feud with Celtics fans & why Marcus Smart won the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year award 1:34: Celtics vs Nets Game 1 Recap 6:09: Marcus Smart wins Defensive Player of the Year 8:44: Ime Udoka changed the Celtics' mindset 15:21: Kyrie Irving Flips off Boston Fans + Says Vulgar Language 21:46: 76ers vs Raptors Series; Tyrese Maxey>James Harden?? 26:13: St...

Could Ben Simmons make an immediate impact on the Nets? We discuss. Also, what's next for the Lakers & who will be their next head coach? 1:30: NBA Play-in tournament; Is the format good? 5:46: Did the pandemic force the NBA to change its playoff format? 12:05: Can the Brooklyn Nets run the table?  19:56: Will James Harden redeem himself with the 76ers? 21:51: Bucks still the favorite in the East?...

Bob & Jeff recap the NCAA Tournament, including Duke & Coach K in the Final Four & recap the Lakers' disappointing regular season 1:49: Recapping the NCAA tournament; Kansas wins it all 9:20: North Carolina's Run & Hubert Davis' first year as head coach 13:00: Duke vs UNC + Coach K's final run ends in the Final Four 25:23: Lakers eliminated from playoff contention + LeBron's age 31:00: Nets loomin...

Bob & Jeff breakdown the NCAA tournament, including their Final Four picks, and could John Calipari be heading to the NBA? We discuss 1:24: Grading the tournament so far 3:36: St. Peters Goes Down vs Carolina 4:13: Duke vs Carolina 6:17: Villanova's Justin Moore tears Achilles 9:04: Kansas vs Villanova 10:10: Gonzaga goes down, Bob unsure about Chet Holmgren 12:03: Coach K and Duke enter the spotl...

Bob & Gary recap Coach K's Duke run & the NCAA tournament. Also, are the Celtics destined to take over the East? 1:42: Coach K's final run 4:58: Did Coach K miss out by not coaching in the NBA? 11:50: Favorites to win the NCAA tournament 18:50: How deep will St. Peter's go? 22:49: Why Gary didn't expect the NCAA tournament to be this interesting 31:08: Officiating in the NCAA 33:46: Why Celtics ar...

Bob & Gary recap KG Night at TD Garden, which included a surprise appearance from Ray Allen. Is Ray next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Jeff, and Gary discuss if the Boston Celtics can win it all. Plus, can the Brooklyn Nets turn around their season? And they react to Coach K's Cameron Farewell 1:21: Should Celtics fans have realistic championship hopes? 3:57: C's success starts with Marcus Smart 5:50: Jayson Tatum possesses a rare range of skill 11:04: Robert Williams changes Boston's ceiling 12:21: C's missing 1 piece + The...

Bob, Jeff, and Gary discuss how the James Harden and Joel Embiid duo has looked through two games & why Ja Morant could be the best show in Basketball, the final March for Coach K, and more 1:42: Early returns of James Harden w/76ers 3:47: How the Nets will look in the playoffs 7:56: Can the Suns suffice without Chris Paul? 9:38: Is Ja Morant the next Allen Iverson?14:20: Ja Morant vs Zion William...

Bob, Jeff, and Gary discuss Michigan head coach Juwan Howard's suspension due to his alteration with Wisconsin's Greg Gard. Also, will Lebron James play with Bronny within the next couple of years? 0:48: Juwan Howard suspended 3:00: Did Greg Gard "put hands" on Juwan Howard? 7:40: Is a five-game penalty too severe? 9:48: Has Bob ever seen anything like this before? 11:22: Greg Gard's punishment &...

Jeff reacts to the James Harde for Ben Simmons trade and how it will shake up the Eastern Conference.  They also discuss the Celtics' current eight-game winning streak and the acquisition of Derrick White, and more.  1:29: James Harden for Ben Simmons; how does Goodman feel about this trade? 5:48: Did the Nets win this deal? 6:30: Which sleeper team do you like and which sleeper team do distrust i...

Bob & Gary breakdown the James Harden & Ben Simmons deal between the 76ers and Nets, along with all of the other big NBA trades that went down ahead of Thursday's deadline 1:22: James Harden for Ben Simmons; how do you feel about this trade? 8:10: The Nets & Lakers downfalls 12:35: Bucks acquire Serge Ibaka & trade away Donte DiVencenzo 14:45: Pacers trade Sabonis to the Kings for Haliburton 15:58...

Bob & Gary discuss how scary the 2021-22 Suns are this year but can they win it all? Plus, we grade Kyrie Irving's return, talk about what it means for the Nets, and guess whether or not the Sixers will trade Ben Simmons before the deadline 1:19: Why does Gary love the Suns and are they legit championship contenders? 2:50: Kyrie Irving's play with the Nets is stellar but can Brooklyn succeed this...

How will the Celtics address its roster concerns ahead of the NBA trade deadline?  Also, did Grayson Allen deserve to be suspended? We discuss 0:30: Where was Bob Ryan? 4:25: Can the Bulls survive the injuries? 6:22: Did Grayson Allen deserve suspension for foul on Caruso? 10:12: Grayson Allen's reputation around the NBA 12:30: Nets assistant coach fined $10k for a deflected pass (David Vanterpool...

Is Kendrick Perkins' criticism towards Kevin Durant & James Harden valid? Also, could Frank Vogel's job be in jeopardy? The Lakers remain a .500 team and Russell Westbrook isn't helping. 0:38: Where is Bob Ryan? 1:22: Kendrick Perkins calls out Kevin Durant & James Harden 3:33: Are Nets better off without Kyrie Irving? 6:57: Is Frank Vogel in trouble with the Lakers? 10:53: Who would you rather ha...

Is this the beginning of the Ja Morant era & with Klay Thompson back, are the Warriors destined to capture another NBA title?  1:16: Is the Ja Morant Era coming? 5:54: Luka Doncic or Ja Morant? 7:12: Does Klay Thompson make the Warriors unbeatable? 9:50: I still can't believe Kevin Durant left Golden State 14:02: NBA's ROY right now: Mobley, Green, or Cunningham? 23:04: Has LaMelo and Lonzo Ball e...

What will Kyrie Irving's comeback mean for the Nets, and are the Bulls & Grizzlies legitimate threats to their respective conferences? We discuss all of that, and more 1:26: Welcome back, Kyrie Irving 7:48: COVID's impact on the NBA 12:18: Are the Bulls & Grizzlies respectively legitimate playoff threats? 15:23: Do you believe in Zach Lavine? 20:44: Warriors or Suns? 23:28: Would you prefer Bucks...

How can the NBA do its best to recover from its players' missing games due to COVID-19 health & safety protocols?  Also, Grizzlies' Ja Morant is on a tear; could he and Memphis make a difference in the Western Conference? 1:00 COVID's Impact on the NBA 4:38: Joe Johnson signing/Why the Celtics traded Johnson 20 years ago 6:46: How can the NBA change its Health & Safety Protocols 14:30: Grizzlies B...

Bob & Jeff react to Steph Curry breaking the NBA's career 3-point record, and Danny Ainge taking on a new role with the Utah Jazz 1:27: Reactions to Steph Curry breaking the all-time 3-point shooting record 6:38: Is Steph Curry still fun to cheer for? 11:10: Is Kevin Durant approaching Top-5 all-time territory? 15:28: The evolution of the 3-pointer in the NBA 20:40: Did Danny Ainge know he was goi...

Bob shares an extraordinary Larry Bird story; we debate where Kevin Durant belongs on the NBA all-time list & how good will the Warriors be when Klay Thompson returns? 1:40: Where will Kevin Durant rank all-time? 7:55: Steph Curry now showing how complete of a player he is 12:45: What we learned from Suns vs Warriors 15:13: What Klay Thompson will mean for the Warriors when he returns 16:05: Kemba...

Steph Curry has been electric while the Suns' winning streak continues, could this be the beginning of a new rivalry and will they still be the two favorites to win the West? Also, what next for LeBron James & the Lakers? 1:20: How are Steph Curry and the Warriors back to being the best team in the NBA right now? 6:53: What can we expect from Klay Thompson? 9:15: Will we see a new rivalry; Warrior...

In response to Lebron James & Isaiah Stewarts' respective suspension, we react to the NBA's punishment. Also, find out why a popular pornstar is calling Lakers' Anthony Davis "soft". 1:33: LeBron James & Isaiah Stewart fight 5:20: Were the suspensions justified? 8:38: Will Isaiah Stewart ever live this down? 10:40: Does Stewart earn respect for coming at The King? 14:12: Hypothetically, would Stew...

Steph Curry & the Warriors are rolling but is anyone surprised? Also, how real are the Wizards in the east, and should the Nets be worried? 0:50: Steph Curry & the Warriors sending the NBA a message 7:00: Are the Wizards for real? 10:20: Kyrie Irving-Less Nets + Harden has changed his game 16:25 What superstar will leave their team next? 18:42 Coach K's grandson Michael Savarino, as well as Paolo...