Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

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...

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...