Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

Are you excited about the NBA's tentative All-Star weekend plans for Atlanta? Bob & Jeff weigh in. Also, the Celtics topped the Warriors & the Nets topped the Clippers. What does it mean for both teams & a special tribute to the late, great John Chaney 1:35: 2021 NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta: Good idea or bad idea 3:00: Bob's story of the first time he covered All-Star weekend 5:28: The real reaso...

Marc Stein joins Bob & Jeff to evaluate Brooklyn's new Big 3 of Kyrie Irving, James Harden & Kevin Durant. Can Steve Nash make this work?  Also, how great is Jaylen Brown and what are the Celtics' legitimate chances of winning the East this year? 4:00: Initial thoughts on Brooklyn Nets' Big 3 6:51: Can Steve Nash handle the personalities of Kyrie Irving, James Harden & Kevin Durant? 11:08: How Ste...

Kyrie Irving is back to complete Brooklyn's new 'Big 3' but what does this mean for the Eastern Conference, including the Celtics?  Also, Joel Embiid is having an early MVP-like season; are the Sixers a legitimate favorite to win the East? 0:49: Is Bob excited that Kyrie Irving is back? 2:48: Is Kyrie searching for something in life but doesn't know what it is? 3:32: What bothers Goodman most abou...

Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst joins Bob & Jeff as he takes them through the before and after stages of Giannis Antetokounmpo re-signing with the Bucks.  And how The Greek Freak & the organization has evolved over the years. 1:25: What's new? Adjusting to the new norm of the NBA 4:40: On growing up a big Pistons fans throughout the late-80s 8:08: Were you always confident that Giannis Antetokounmpo...

Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle joins Bob and Jeff to discuss Luka Doncic's superstar talent, fondest Celtics memories, and what working with Mark Cuban has been like over the years 2:05: NBA life since COVID-19 5:45: What are Luka Doncic's practice habits? 8:40: What makes Luka Doncic so special/a superstar talent 13:55: Carlisle's college basketball career 20:30: On leaving Maine for Virginia...

Former Cavaliers head coach David Blatt joins Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman to discuss his coaching career, including his time in Europe and in Cleveland coaching LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. 1:25: Goodman & Blatt on growing up in Framingham 5:23: On his involvement with Czech Republic basketball 9:05: On traveling the world as a basketball coach 16:00: Did you ever not feel safe throughout your time...

Harvard's Men's Basketball coach joins Bob & Jeff to talk about his program and how it been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Tommy also talks about his playing days at Duke in the 1980s and what coaching at Harvard is like, including a Jeremy Lin story and much more 2:45: COVID-19's impact on Harvard 6:42: Pushback surrounding the decision to cancel the 2021 season 9:37: Are students allowed to...

Gary Tanguay believes the Celtics need to trade for James Harden in order to be champion contenders. Bob strongly disagrees and Jeff chimes in on the debate. Is Boston in big trouble? 2:22: Why Gary wants James Harden in Boston 3:44: Can James Harden deliver a championship with the Celtics?6:55: How much does Kemba Walker actually fit in with the Celtics and will he ever be healthy? 11:10: Tatum i...

James Harden's trade demand stands as the Houston Rockets have a decision to make, will they trade with Brooklyn? Bob & Jeff discuss how things could pan out.  Also, Kemba Walker will miss the start of the season. How much trouble are the Celtics in? 2:20: James Harden out in Houston? 5:10: How will it play out in Brooklyn if Harden ends up with the Nets? 8:36: Should Celtics use their Traded Play...

Celtics forward Grant Williams joins Bob & Jeff as he recaps his rookie year in Boston. He talks about the biggest challenges, adapting to the NBA and how teammates like Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, and Daniel Theis impacted a long 2020-2021 campaign 1:00: Happy birthday, Grant Williams! 3:10: How Grant has already connected with Celtics rookies Aaron Nesmith & Payton Pritchard 5:25: On Nesmith bei...

Celtics head coach Brad Stevens looks ahead to the 2021 NBA season; what he expects from Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown as leaders and Kemba Walker's condition heading into another regular season 01:15: How crazy is it that the regular season starts in less than a month? 03:10: Evaluating Aaron Nesmith & Payton Pritchard's shooting touch 05:05: Goodman's Brad Stevens story at Butler when Stevens firs...

Bob & Jeff react to the 2020 NBA Draft and discuss which teams came up big, which trades will make the most impact and how will the Warriors respond to the devastating Klay Thompson news? 1:28: Goodman boarded an airplane for the first time since the COVID shutdown 4:15: Klay Thompson news was the biggest news of the NBA Draft 6:05: "I don't think there are any stars at the top of this draft" 8:28...

Rockets head coach Stephen Silas joins Bob & Jeff to talk about how he landed the new coaching gig in Houston, what's next for the Rockets, and his approach to managing the likes of James Harden & Russell Westbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff discuss LaMelo Ball's NBA ceiling, what the Golden State Warriors should do with the No. 2 pick in this year's NBA Draft & the start of the 2020-2021 season in December 1:58: 2020-21 NBA season start date: December 22. Is this fair for the players? 3:30: The Olympics played a big part in the NBA's decision 8:25: Bob's LaMelo Ball evaluation12:48: Goodman's LaMelo-Rondo comparison 14:05:...

What's going to happen next in Philly? Bob & Jeff break it all down following the hiring of Daryl Morey.  Also, is Marcus Smart's contract too valuable for the Celtics to trade? Find out what Ryan & Goodman think in the midst of NBA offseason speculation 3:30: Daryl Morey & Doc Rivers in Philly; how's this going to work? 8:37: How's the 3-point shooting analytic guy going to pair with Ben Simmons?...

Bob & Jeff react to the hiring of the Pacers' newest head coach and discuss what's next for Indiana. Jeff says who the NBA's biggest free agent is and what the price tag will look like. Also, could LeBron James bring Chris Paul to the Lakers? 00:54: Indiana Pacers new head coach Nate Bjorkgren 07:02: Previous successful NBA video coordinators, assistant coaches 10:09: NBA teams electing to go the...

Ryan & Goodman recap the 2020 Lakers & NBA Finals, including LeBron James' longevity & future.  Also, agent Rich Paul's influence on the league and when should we expect the 2020-2021 NBA season to commence?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the verge of capturing his fourth NBA title, LeBron James' case is stronger now more than ever but is LeBron is the greatest of all-time?   2:53: Will we see a Game 6 in the NBA Finals? 6:18: Jimmy Butler's in Game 3 was one of the greatest NBA Finals performances 8:00: Is Jimmy Butler a top 10 player? 12:55: What does another title do for LeBron James' legacy? 16:05: The MJ vs LeBron debate 19...

Bob & Jeff discuss the disappointing end to the Celtics' playoff run, who's to blame?  Also, how much of a chance are we giving the Heat in the NBA Finals against the Lakers? Tune in to find out 0:45: I didn't see the Doc Rivers firing coming 5:10: Was it Doc's job to get the best from a vet like Paul George?7:12: Did the Bulls miss out on hiring Doc Rivers?/Who will be the next Clippers head coac...

Can the Celtics come back from a 3-1 hole? Ryan & Goodman discuss and the Western Conference Finals between the Lakers & Nuggets 1:07: What I love most about Tyler Herro 6:00: Are the Celtics dead and buried? 11:20: Jayson Tatum's first half in Game 4 13:45: Dragic is outplaying Kemba & Spoelstra's out-coaching Stevens 16:20 I'm getting excited about a possible Heat-Lakers NBA Finals 1927: With a...

How did the Nuggets stun the Clippers? Bob & Jeff explain and their chances against the Lakers.  Also, with Kemba Walker struggling, do the Celtics have enough to beat Miami? 1:31: "The Clippers are the Clippers"3:14: Personnel problems start with Paul George 7:10: What are the Nuggets' chances of beating the Lakers? 10:26: NBA players constantly complaining about the officials 12:14: Magic Johnso...

Bob & Jeff preview Game 7 between the Celtics & Raptors and break down the series.  Also, can Rajon Rondo keep this up for the Lakers? It would give them a huge advantage in their title hopes and the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Bucks 0:56: If the Celtics lose, they'll never forget 0.5 seconds 2:50: Celtics shooting was too-trigger happy in Game 6 5:15: Kyle Lowry & Norman Powell's edge o...

Former NBA GM Ryan McDonough joins Bob and Jeff to talk about the Nets hiring Steve Nash, how good the Heat are right now and recap Game 7 between the Thunder & Rockets 2:22: Bob Ryan attended Ryan McDonough christening 5:15: What drew you to becoming an Executive? 9:13: Steve Nash announced as the new coach of the Brooklyn Nets 11:49: Nash, without any experience, beat out all other black head co...

Bob and Jeff review the NBA's past 24 hours, including the Bucks boycott, meetings between the players and the league, the Jacob Blake shooting and what's next for the NBA 1:10: Initial reaction to the Bucks boycotting Game 5 vs Magic 4:20: Doc Rivers' speech 6:30: Lakers & Clippers part in Wednesday night's meeting 9:20: Past memorable boycotts in sports 12:49: NBA players need to get on the same...

Bob & Goodman discuss if Jayson Tatum has reached top-10 status, Brett Brown's future in Philly and what's next for the Sixers? Also, who should the Timberwolves draft with the no. 1 pick? 1:10: Pat Connaughton & Duncan Robinson, friends of the show, both going off in the playoffs 5:00: Is the NBA's Eastern Conference now up for grabs between 4 teams? 8:00: Sixers head coach Brett Brown's fate in...