Celtics Talk

The Celtics fall to the Raptors 125-119 in OT for their first loss of the preseason, but despite the loss, Boston continues to impress ahead of the start of the regular season. 1:00- Chris Forsberg gives his thoughts on the Celtics second preseason game vs. Toronto 11:03- Brian Scalabrine and Eddie House discuss the C's tough defense on Postgame Live 17:25- Why Jayson Tatum is "super encouraged" b...

Chris Forsberg, Amina Smith and Brian Scalabrine share their biggest takeaways from the Celtics 134-93 win over the Charlotte Hornets. They break down the Celtics impressive offensive performance and discuss why they're on the Mfiondu Kabengele hype train. Plus, hear from Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla after his NBA head coaching debut WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on Yo...

Emergency Celtics Talk Podcast! Chris Forsberg sits down with Nick Friedell of ESPN to discuss the Celtics signing Blake Griffin to a one-year deal. Friedell gives the scouting report on Griffin from the Nets' perspective and shares why he was surprised by the signing. Chris and Nick discuss how Griffin could help the Celtics, and later, Chris asks Friedell about the outsider perspective on the Ce...

Chris Forsberg talks with John Karalis about what we saw from the start of Celtics training camp. Later, Chris Forsberg sits down for an exclusive 1-on-1 with Jaylen Brown to discuss how motivated he was this summer. 4:00-John Karalis joins to discuss vibes at training camp 10:00-Joe Mazzulla still drives a minivan, and we love it 14:00-Will Luke Kornet be the Celtics’ starting center? 22:00-1-on-...

Chris Forsberg talks with Eddie House about Rob Williams expecting to miss four to six weeks due to an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee. Do the Celtics have the depth to fill the void? 1:30-Eddie House explains why he’s not too concerned with Rob Williams injury 5:00-Would Dwight Howard be a good fit for the Celtics? 6:00-How much confidence do you have in Luke Kornet? 7:30-Assessing the Ce...

Former Celtics guard Tremont Waters, who is now playing in Paris, joins Chris Forsberg on this episode of "Celtics Talk" to talk about his teammate Victor Wembanyama, one of the top NBA prospects in years. (3:30) Waters on how he's adjusting to playing in France (5:35) What he's seen from Victor Wembanyama in his short time with the team (6:45) Waters' biggest takeaways from his time in Boston Wat...

Chris Forsberg talks with Mark Murphy about whether the Celtics have interest in Carmelo Anthony. Later, Mark discusses his decision to retire and looks back on covering the team for 34 years. 2:00-Are the Celtics not interested in Carmelo Anthony? 3:50-Could Mfiondu Kabengele and Sam Hauser fill the void left by Gallinari? 8:30-Any fallout with Jaylen Brown after the Durant rumors? 12:00-Where do...

Chris Forsberg is joined by John Tomase for an emergency podcast following the news that Danilo Gallinari did in fact suffer a torn ACL and is likely out for the season. How do the Celtics respond now and how should they go about replacing what Gallinari was expected to bring to the roster this year? 1:00- Initial reaction to the Gallinari news 2:55- How does the current Celtics roster respond to...

Chris Forsberg talks with Eddie House about Kevin Durant deciding to stay in Brooklyn. How will Jaylen Brown deal with the trade rumors now that the dust has settled? Where do the Celtics rank in the East? 1:00-Eddie’s reaction to Kevin Durant staying in Brooklyn 5:00-How will rumors impact Jaylen? 9:30-What is it like to be a player rumored to be traded? 15:00-Ranking the top 5 teams in the East...

Chris Forsberg and Brian Robb break down the Celtics’ 2022 schedule. We go month by month to look at which stretches will be the toughest. 1:30-Initial takeaways from the Celtics’ schedule release 7:30-Celtics face a tough road trip in December 18:00-A way-too-early win total prediction 23:00-When will the Durant drama come to an end? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p-claXhvsFE WATCH every epis...

Mike Gorman, Jackie MacMullan and Grant Williams discuss the life and legacy of Bill Russell. Later, we go into the archives to a 2012 interview between Tommy Heinsohn and Bill Russell. 1:00-Mike Gorman shares his memories of Bill 4:00-Jackie MacMullan on Russell's legacy on and off the court 9:30-Grant Williams on the inspiration Russell provided to current NBA players 15:30-Tommy Heinsohn's 2012...

Chris Forsberg talks with Brad Stevens about the life and legacy of Bill Russell. Stevens reflects on how he used Russell's leadership to help create the Butler Way, and the standard Russell created for the Boston Celtics. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vJKKq5HjM5U WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook I...

ESPN's Nick Friedell joins Chris Forsberg to discuss the reports that the Celtics have emerged as a threat to land Kevin Durant. They talk about whether they would trade Jaylen Brown for Durant and what this will all say about Brad Stevens as a GM. Plus, Cedric Maxwell and Shams Charania stop by to discuss the reports and how imminent a deal is for Durant. 1:00 - Initial thoughts on report that Ce...

Chris Forsberg sits down for exclusive interviews with Brad Stevens, Malcolm Brogdon, and Danilo Gallinari. 1:00-Interview with Brad Stevens 11:00-Interview with Malcolm Brogdon 15:00-Interview Danilo Gallinari Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dY6RBmRg-ec WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram Tik...

Chris Forsberg and Brian Robb share their reactions to the Celtics Summer League opener and who they think has a chance to make next season’s roster. Then, Chris catches up with undrafted rookie and Celtics roster hopeful, Trevion Williams. 1:00- Chris and Brian share their main takeaways from the Summer League opener, including how second round pick JD Davison looked in his debut 7:05- Who on thi...

Chris Forsberg and John Karalis preview the Celtics Summer League. Which players should Celtics fans be looking forward to watching? 1:00-Players to keep an eye on in Summer League 3:30-Expectations for Sam Hauser 11:30-Can the Celtics find value in Juhann Begarin? 22:30-What's left on Boston's summer to-do list Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8XVnWVk6hGw WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk...

Chris Forsberg and Tom Curran react to the Celtics acquiring Malcolm Brogdon in a six-player deal with the Pacers. How will Malcolm fit with the Celtics? What does the move mean for Marcus Smart? 1:00-Is Malcolm Brogdon exactly what the Celtics were missing in the Finals? 4:00-What does this move mean for Marcus Smart? 11:30-Could Brogdon and Smart complement each other? Watch on YouTube: https://...

Chris Forsberg and John Tomase debate whether adding Kevin Durant would be a good move for the Celtics. Also, what can we expect from Danilo Gallinari? 1:00-Tomase: Why blowing up the core for KD is a big mistake 4:00-How would Jayson Tatum feel about adding Durant? 9:00-How the Celtics can benefit from KD trade, even without acquiring him 11:30-Reaction to Danilo Gallinari joining the Celtics 17:...

Chris Forsberg is joined by MassLive’s Brian Robb to break down Brad Stevens’ end-of-season press conference and discuss what this Celtics team needs to do to improve going into next year. 1:00- The question of the offseason: Does Brad just tinker around the edges or try to go out and make a big move? 5:00- Who should the Celtics focus their attention on adding with their $17.1M trade exemption? 1...

Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin look back on the journey of the Celtics season and discuss what the players can learn from the Finals experience. 2:00-Looking on the bright side of this season 7:30-What will Jayson Tatum learn from the Finals? 10:00-How can the Celtics come back better next season? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qlPHVyTeaKw WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTu...

Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down the Celtics disappointing Game 5 loss to the Warriors. What's the key to the Celtics winning on Thursday and forcing a Game 7? 1:00-Celtics old bad habits cost them big in Game 5 5:00-Andrew Wiggins the key to Warriors success? 6:30-Celtics role players do not make an impact 11:30-Game 6 predictions Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j-xXKtRQjKQ WATCH every...

Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin recap the Celtics' Game 4 loss to the Warriors. What will be the key to the Celtics getting a win in Game 5 on the road? 1:00-Finding optimism heading into Game 5 4:00-What's your confidence level in Jayson Tatum right now? 7:30-Is Rob Williams the key to winning on the road? 12:00-Can Celtics continue to shut down Draymond Green? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6p9...

Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down the Celtics' 116-110 win over the Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. What will be the key to the Celtics carrying the momentum into Game 4? 1:00-Draymond fouls out after a dud of a game 3:00-Celtics withstand 3rd quarter comeback from Warriors 5:00-Rob Williams impacts Game 3 in a big way 14:30-Game 4 preview Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YyEkg61KfhY...

Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down the Celtics' 107-88 loss to the Warriors in Game 2. What was the most infuriating part of the loss and how can the Celtics fix their problems before Game 3? 1:00-What's the most infuriating part of Boston's Game 2 loss? 3:00-Why is the 3rd quarter an issue? 7:00-Concern over Jayson Tatum plus-minus numbers 9:00-Did Draymond Green's antics get to the Celtics?...

Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down the Celtics fourth rally that led to a 120-108 win over the Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. How can the Celtics carry the momentum into Game 2? 2:00-What was the most impressive thing about the Celtics' comeback? 4:30-Who's the MVP from Game 1? 8:30-What adjustments will each team make for Game 2? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IzFpQkTY3ZY WATCH ev...