Celtics Talk

We look back at the moves Brad Stevens made this season that helped the Celtics reach their potential. Former Butler Head Coach Todd Lickliter discusses Stevens' journey to the NBA and why there was never a doubt he would be successful. 3:00-Looking back at all the right moves Brad Stevens made this season 8:30-Todd Lickliter on why moving Brad to GM was the right move by the Celtics 13:00-Licklit...

Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down the seeding scenarios for the Boston Celtics, and rank their biggest concerns heading into the playoffs. Later, Max Lederman joins to discuss the state of the East and which matchups each team would prefer. 1:00-Breaking down the seeding scenarios for the Celtics 5:30-Positive takeaways from loss to Bucks 7:00-Biggest signs the Celtics will have success in t...

Chris Forsberg sits down with Marcus Smart to discuss what has led to the Celtics' turnaround and what it will take for the Celtics to raise Banner 18. Marcus also clarifies his comments "calling out" Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown earlier in the season. 1:30-Marcus explains the intention behind "calling out" Jayson and Jaylen 3:00-What's the biggest reason behind the Celtics' turnaround? 5:00-Smar...

Chris Forsberg talks with MassLive’s Brian Robb about the state of the Celtics following the loss of Robert Williams for the foreseeable future with a torn meniscus. Who steps up to replace his contributions on defense and can Boston still make a deep postseason run without their starting center? 1:00- Reacting to Rob’s torn meniscus, how should Boston handle Rob’s recovery? 8:55- Should the Celti...

Chris Forsberg talks with Jay Croucher, head of trading for PointsBet, about the odds for Celtics players and staff to win regular season awards. What do the odds say about Jayson Tatum's case for MVP? What will it take for Ime Udoka to win Coach of the Year? Can Rob Williams or Marcus Smart win Defensive Player of the Year? 1:10- Who has better odds to win Defensive Player of the Year, Robert Wil...

Amina Smith joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss whether Ime Udoka is a Coach of the Year candidate, how Jayson Tatum has evolved this season and whether Grant "Batman" Williams should be able to give himself a nickname 3:00 - What's it been like to watch this Celtics turnaround? 6:00 - Should Ime Udoka be in the Coach of the Year conversation? 10:00 - Where does Jayson Tatu...

In Part 2 of our interview with Brian Scalabrine and Eddie House, we get to hear the inside stories from the KG number retirement ceremony. 1:00-Scal and House tell the inside stories of the KG number retirement ceremony 5:00-Some of the best smack talk between the '08 team at the ceremony 7:00-Why is Scal so motivated to get into better shape following the reunion? 9:30-Ray Allen "the philosopher...

Chris Forsberg is joined by Brian Scalabrine and Eddie House to discuss the controversy around Marcus Smart diving for the ball and injuring Steph Curry on the play. Was it dirty? Should Steve Kerr have backtracked more in his comments after the game? Plus, the guys debate Marcus Smart and Robert Williams’ chances of making the all-defensive team and who Boston should want to play in the first rou...

Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin discuss an unforgettable day for the Boston Celtics and Kevin Garnett. How big was KG embracing Ray Allen publicly, and can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown use the energy from the day as motivation as their careers go forward? Plus, Brian Scalabrine catches up with Ray Allen for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview. 1:00- Abby shares what it was like at the TD Garden on Sunday,...

Chris Forsberg and John Tomase break down the Celtics' huge win over the Brooklyn Nets. How historic is the Celtics' improbable turnaround? Has Jayson Tatum put himself in the MVP conversation? 1:00-Has Jayson Tatum put himself in the MVP conversation? 9:30-Who gets the most credit for Celtics' improbable turnaround? 14:30-Have expectations changed for the Celtics in the postseason? 19:00-What to...

Trenni Kusnierek joins Chris Forberg to share her thoughts on all things Celtics. They discuss how Jaylen Brown's ankle injury could impact the team and which teams the Celtics will want to avoid in the postseason. Plus, Celtics VP of Player Development & Organizational Growth Allison Feaster joins the podcast to talk about her role in the front office and breaking the glass ceiling in the NBA 5:0...

After another impressive Celtics win, Chris Forsberg is joined by MassLive's Brian Robb to break it all down. They discuss how Ime Udoka has turned this season around, whether the Celtics can maintain this level of offense against top teams and what is a realistic expectation in terms of the standings for the Celtics? 1:00 - Does everyone owe Ime Udoka an apology? 6:30 - What has changed for the C...

Chris Forsberg is joined by University of Colorado - Colorado Springs basketball head coach Jeff Culver to discuss his introduction to Derrick White and the Celtics’ new addition’s wild journey from NCAA Division II basketball to the NBA and ultimately to Boston. 1:25 – Jeff Culver explains his introduction to Derrick White and the timeline that ultimately led to him recruiting the guard to play f...

It was a busy day for the Boston Celtics. Brian Scalabrine, Amina Smith and Chris Forsberg are breaking down each and every move the Celtics made today. They share their reactions to the Derrick White acquisition and Daniel Theis returning to Boston. Plus, they discuss the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade and how that impacts the East. 1:00 - Chris Forsberg breaks down each of the Celtics trades 14:...

Chris Forsberg is joined by Sean Grande, Celtics radio play-by-play announcer, to discuss this surging Celtics team. They talk about whether the team has officially turned things around, what they've improved on over the last few weeks and what their ceiling is for the rest of the season. 1:30 - Is it time to get excited about this Celtics team? 9:30 - How has Ime Udoka done so far? 16:00 - Will w...

Our old friend Kyle Draper is back in Boston, and he joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast ahead of the Celtics-Kings matchup. Drapes shares an update on how things are going for him in Sacramento and what he's learned in the play-by-play announcer role. He also talks about what both teams could do ahead of the NBA trade deadline and shares his thoughts on Brad Stevens the GM. Plus, Tom...

Chris Forsberg is joined by Jay King to discuss his recent conversation with Brad Stevens, offer up some bold predictions for how the Celtics will handle the trade deadline and debate how close this team really is to competing for a championship. Then, Payton Pritchard joins Chris and Amina Smith to discuss his and the team’s recent success on the court, playing 1-on-1 with Jaylen Brown during pra...

Chris Forsberg is joined by MassLive’s Brian Robb to discuss where the Celtics stand at the midway point of the season, how Ime Udoka has fared as head coach and how hands on Brad Stevens should be going forward. Then, Maine Celtics head coach Jarrell Christian joins Chris and Amina Smith to discuss the team’s success early in the season and adapting to constant player changes on his roster. 0:30...

Chris Forsberg opens up the mailbag to answer your questions as the Celtics near the midpoint in the season, including whether the team should ever consider trading Jayson Tatum and which of the team’s young players factor into the long-term plan. Then Chris and Amina Smith welcome in Al Horford to discuss why he has faith this C’s team will figure things out, the development of Tatum and Brown, a...

After another brutal loss, this time to the Minnesota Timberwolves, NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to break it all down. They discuss why this team can't seem to figure out how to close out games and why bringing back Isaiah Thomas could be a good thing for the team and Celtics fans. Forsberg also looks back at some of his favorite Celtics moments...

ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg to discuss what the Celtics should do with their roster after a disappointing start to the NBA season. 3:50 Bobby Marks is out in Las Vegas at the G-League showcase, and talks about what' it's been like 6:10 Danny Ainge's return to the NBA in Utah 7:20 Looking at the state of the roster, and how it's been a rotating doo...

Chris Forsberg is joined by ESPN NBA reporter Nick Friedell to talk about Steph Curry and the Warriors visit to Boston on Friday, a national view of the Celtics, and is it time to break up "The Jays"? Plus, Grant Williams spoke with Amina Smith and Chris on this week's "Celtics PostUp" on NBC Sports Boston. ESPN's Nick Friedell 1:00 How Steph Curry and the Warriors have returned to their throne as...

Following two tough losses in Los Angeles, Chris Forsberg is trying to stay optimistic and look for solutions in this episode of the Celtics Talk podcast. He's joined by Brian Scalabrine - who has some ideas on how to turn things around, and former Director of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge. 1:30 - Scal joins Chris to discuss how he'd like to see more of the young players (Aaron Nesmith, Payton...

Chris Forsberg and Chris Gasper break down what they have seen from the Celtics so far this season. Do the Celtics need to shake things up to win more consistently? 1:00-Gasper explains what has frustrated him the most about this Celtics team 9:00-Breaking down the positive signs we have seen from the Celtics 12:00-Should Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard be getting more playing time? 15:30-What...

Dan Shaughnessy joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss his new book, Wish it Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics. Dan talks about what inspired him to write the book and reflects on some of his favorite Larry Bird stories. He also discusses how access to NBA players and the locker room has changed in recent years and shares his thoughts on the 2021-22 Celtics team...