Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

What would it take to get Ben Simmons to the Celtics & should both sides be considering this move? Also, is it too early to call the Warriors a favorite to win it all? And, an update on Suns owner Robert Sarver investigation 0:22 Jaylen Brown for Ben Simmons? Should Celtics even answer the phone? 9:18 Is Doc Rivers overrated? 12:45 Suns Owner Robert Sarver investigation 15:00 Can Steph Curry lead...

After a 2-5 start, Celtics' Marcus Smart calls out Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown. How did they get here? Also, how good are the Bulls? & Jeff tell us his LaMelo Ball story 1:25 What will the top of the Eastern Conference be like by the end of the year? 6:30 Are the Bulls for real? + Goodman's beef with the Ball family 15:30 Do The Celtics Even Care About Winning? 21:00 Can Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brow...

Will Russell Westbrook fit in with the Lakers this season? We discuss, along with the NBA's Top 75 players list, an altercation between Anthony Davis & Dwight Howard, and much more 1:20: Anthony Davis & Dwight Howard fight 3:44: Does Russell Westbrook fit in with the Lakers? 5:14: What's next for Ben Simmons? 11:02: Would you consider trading Marcus Smart (and other pieces) for Ben Simmons? 15:20:...

Gary Tanguay joins Bob & Jeff as the three previews of the 2021-22 NBA season, including an update on the Ben Simmons situation in Philly.  Also, our favorites to win it all, underdog teams, and much more 1:00:  The NBA turns 75, does Bob Ryan still love the game? 6:17:  Is the next NBA champion open for multiple teams or are the Lakers still the favorite? 11:09: Ben Simmons returns to the Philade...

Bob & Jeff discuss Andrew Wiggins' major decision; what it could mean for Kyrie Irving and the NBA and debate which underrated teams in the Eastern Conference will thrive this year   1:14: Why October is the best month of the year 2:46: Tom Brady vs Mac Jones 6:07: Andrew Wiggins unwillingly vaccinated  11:17: Potential suitors for Ben Simmons 13:31: Who's the favorite to win the Eastern Conferenc...

How will it all play out for Doc Rivers, Ben Simmons, and the 76ers? Bob & Jeff discuss.  Also, will Kyrie Irving be forced to miss games this season? And Jason Kidd interestingly calls out Luka Doncic at Media Day 2:08: Kyrie Irving Media Day appearance 5:56: Does Kyrie believe in COVID-19 conspiracy theories? 8:20: Why James Harden should be pissed off 12:00: Will this COVID-19 vaccine conversat...

Bob & Jeff discuss the 2021 Hall Of Fame Inductees, Also, John Wall's situation with the Rockets, Aaron Gordon's extension with the Nuggets, & the College Basketball ranks! 1:11 HOF Reactions 19:53 John Wall's Situation With The Houston Rockets 25:00 Aaron Gordon & Denver Nuggets agree to four-year, $92 million 28:00 College Basketball Ranks Visit Linkedin.com/SCRIBE to post your first job for fre...

In our best of summer 2021 episode, we re-visit our best segments over the past few months, including our interview with TJ McConnell, Bob's take on Chris Paul's legacy & Jeff's take on the new and improved Lakers   1:15: Goodman's TJ McConnell story 4:09: McConnell Interview: New generation of NBA superstars 12:21: TJ McConnell's best Joel Embiid story 25:30: Duncan Robinson hit the lottery + TJ...

Bob & Jeff discuss Marcus Smart's contract extension and what it means for the Celtics' future. Also, Joel Embiid's supermax contract, and will the Sixers find a solution for Ben Simmons?   1:06: Reactions to Marcus Smart's contract extension with the Celtics 3:03: Will Marcus Smart ever change? 8:10: How scary will Kemba Walker be in New York? 11:49: Joel Embiid's supermax contract 15:00: What ha...

What does the Dennis Schroder signing mean for the Celtics and the rest of the Eastern Conference? Also, how much pressure is Ime Udoka heading into his first season as head coach and Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown's reached a new level? We explain 0:50: NBA Summer League games 2:54: The contrast between Cade Cunningham & Killian Hayes 6:25: Best Jalen Green NBA comparison 11:24: Jayson Tatum in Las...

Bob & Jeff recap NBA Free Agency's biggest signings & Russell Westbrook heading to the Lakers; what does it mean for the rest of the NBA?  Also, what's next for the Celtics and their offseason moves? 0:56: Podcast friends Duncan Robinson, TJ McConnell & Georges Niang free agency updates 2:30: Russell Westbrook & Carmelo Anthony are heading to the Lakers 4:25: How will Westbrook and the Lakers make...

Bob & Jeff preview this week's 2021 NBA Draft, including top prospect Cade Cunningham; who's being compared to All-Star Luka Doncic.  Also, Giannis Antetokounmpo's legacy after guiding the Bucks to an NBA title 0:40: Giannis Antetokounmpo & The Bucks are the NBA champs 2:10: The Greek Freak's legacy 4:00: Why Giannis didn't join a superteam 6:03: Malika Andrews in the NBA Finals 7:10: Is Gregg Pop...

Bob & Jeff discuss the NBA Finals, including Giannis Antetokounmpo's epic Game 4 performance, Devin Booker's impact, and predict who will win it all. Also, Sixers' Ben Simmons is on the trade block 1:13: Seeing Suns & Bucks fans take in these NBA Finals has been cool to watch 4:20: Is this best for the NBA & will we get a Game 7? 7:50: Giannis Antetokounmpo's greatest blocked shot 10:58: Devin Boo...

Celtics' Ime Udoka's receiving the highest of praise for a rookie head coach; Bob & Jeff explain.  Are the Bucks doomed without Giannis Antetokounmpo? What's next for Chauncey Billups and the Trail Blazers and Bob weighs in on the Kevin Durant & Jackie MacMullan spat 1:10: Are injuries tainting the 2021 NBA Playoffs? 6:00: Welcome back, Cam Reddish 7:47: No Giannis for the Bucks, where was Khris M...

TJ McConnell joins Bob & Jeff to talk about his NBA career, upbringing, and his upcoming free agency process.  Ryan & Goodman also break down the Western Conference finals, including DeAndre Ayton's impact against the Clippers and Chis Paul's return. Also, do the Hawks have a legit chance vs. the Bucks? 1:03: Goodman tells TJ McConnell a special story 2:30: How McConnell is currently playing "the...

The Bucks & Sixers are both on the brink of elimination; which team will prevail in the East? Bob & Jeff discuss. Also, which NBA team has the most attractive head coaching vacancy? 1:00: Will injuries ultimately be what we remember about the 2021 NBA Playoffs? 4:08: How has Ben Simmons reached this far without a jump shot?7:05: There's no excuse for Doc Rivers & the Sixers' Game 5 meltdown 9:02:...

Bob & Jeff break down the second round of the NBA Playoffs, including Kevin Durant; is he the greatest scorer we've ever seen?  Nikola Jokic wins the MVP award but will the Nuggets survive the Suns? Also, is Damian Lillard on the move? & can Giannis ever lead the Bucks to the NBA Finals? 0:45: LeBron James is out of the playoffs; how disappointing were the Lakers? 2:40: What's next for the Bucks i...

Ryan & Goodman react to Danny Ainge and the Celtics' big announcement. As Brad Stevens transitions into the front office, will it make the Celtics better? And, who should be the Celtics' newest head coach? 1:03: How Goodman found out about Danny Ainge retiring from the Celtics president of basketball operations  2:10: Brad Stevens will replace Ainge. Was this Stevens' decision or Celtics' ownershi...

Bob & Jeff respond to Kyrie Irving's "subtle racism" comments about Celtics fans at TD Garden & are the Nets an unstoppable force in the NBA Playoffs? 0:58: Jeff's story at his daughter's game 2:00: Running into Tyler Hansbrough 5:33: Will the Celtics wave the white flag? 7:18: Are the Clippers in trouble? 9:10: New development in the Luka Doncic is the modern-day Larry Bird claim 12:11: How good...

Bob & Jeff recap the NBA's exciting Play-In Tournament that included an epic showdown between LeBron James & Steph Curry, and Jayson Tatum dropped 50 points for the Celtics.  But, how good are the Lakers heading into their series against the Suns? We discuss and recap Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 0:51: How good was the NBA's Play-In Tournament? 1:40: LeBron James Vs Steph Curry 4:22: Di...

NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg chimes in on what went wrong with the 2020-21 Celtics.  Will Boston consider firing Brad Stevens or Danny Ainge? Chris joins Bob & Jeff as the three explore options, make predictions and explain why the Celtics were so underwhelming 0:50: Forsberg's Bob Ryan story 2:52: Jaylen Brown's injury & future 4:53: Why Goodman says Celtics should still trade Jaylen Brown...

Will LeBron James and the Lakers partake in the NBA's Play-In Tournament & is Brad Stevens or Jaylen Brown leaving the Celtics a foregone conclusion? Jeff explains and Bob delivers his take on Russell Westbrook chasing triple-doubles 0:44: Do you support the Celtics' decision to retire Kevin Garnett's number? 3:39: Russell Westbrook stacking up triple-doubles  8:48: How does Russell Westbrook's tr...

Should Los Angeles be concerned over LeBron James' health and are the Lakers still favorites to win the West?  Also, Kevin Love's odd behavior in Cleveland. What should happen to Love and the Cavs? 0:40: The sudden, tragic death of Terrence Clarke 5:12: Goodman's Terrence Clarke story at Brewster 7:20: Devin Booker & Chris Paul are cooking. When do we start calling the Suns title-contenders? 12:04...

Bob & Jeff discuss New York's incredible winning streak and how Tom Thibodeau is an early candidate for Coach of the Year honors but can the Knicks win a playoff series this year? Also, Brad Stevens "recommits" and addresses the rumored offer to return to NCAA. How long is Stevens' "window" in Boston? 0:52: Was Brad Stevens ever considering leaving the Celtics? 3:15: How long will the Celtics stic...

Bob & Jeff discuss NCAA's game-changing transfer rule change and what it means for the future. Also, the Knicks are hanging around while Jayson Tatum and the Celtics are rolling but can they keep this going? 1:17: 2021 NCAA men's basketball transfers 5:12: Kevin Ollie's new league and other new opportunities for student-athletes 9:35: Cade Cunningham's situation compared to others 11:30: Jamal Mur...