Celtics Talk

Chris Forsberg and Jay King from the Athletic discuss the improvement in Kemba Walker’s game. Jerry Stackhouse joins the podcast to talk about coaching Aaron Nesmith at Vanderbilt, and why the future for this Celtics rookie is bright. 2:00-Positive signs lately from the Boston Celtics 9:00-Is Kemba Walker back? 19:00-What happens at the trade deadline? 28:30-Jerry Stackhouse 1-on-1 29:30-Why Stack...

Chris Forsberg is joined by the Boston Globe's Chad Finn to discuss the Celtics recent skid. The two try to find some positive takeaways while also determining who is to blame. Later, Chris is joined by Robert Williams III, the Time Lord, to talk about dunking, his favorite movies and other sports he likes to play. 1:06 - Chris Forsberg and Chad Finn try to identify what has caused the recent funk...

Sean Grande talks with Chris Forsberg about how to fix the Celtics, and which player he would like the Celtics to acquire. Plus, an exclusive 1-on-1 with Aaron Nesmith. 2:00-Reaction to the Celtics blowing a 24-point lead 4:00-How do the Celtics fix their issues? 8:30-Sean Grande’s pick for who the Celtics should acquire 22:00-How much blame does Brad Stevens deserve? 47:30-1-on-1 with Aaron Nesmi...

Chris Forsberg and MassLive’s Brian Robb debate what’s next on Danny Ainge’s to-do list. Dajuan Eubanks, President of the Maine Red Claws, discusses his career and being named the G League Executive of the Year. 2:30-What’s the biggest problem with the Celtics right now? 7:00-Does Brad Stevens need to give the bench more chances? 9:00-What’s Danny Ainge’s to-do list? 17:00-Can the Celtics become a...

Brian Scalabrine joins Chris Forsberg to discuss how concerning the Celtics recent struggles are, and what they need to do to get things back on track. 4:30-Assessing the panic meter with the Celtics 8:00-What’s the root of the ball movement issues? 12:00-Is it on the players or the coach to get consistency out of the bench? 22:00-Which players would Scal like the Celtics to target? Watch on YouTu...

Rick Bonnell from the Charlotte Observer joins to discuss whether Kemba Walker can turn things around. Kash Cannon, Senior director of community engagement with the Boston Celtics discusses her career and role with the team. 1:00-Rick Bonnell on whether Kemba Walker can turn it around 6:00-Will Kemba be able to alter his game? 9:00-How surprising is Gordon Hayward’s success with the Hornets? 26:30...

Chris Forsberg and John Tomase discuss how concerned Celtics fans should be about the play of Kemba Walker. What’s the best move Danny Ainge can make to improve the team? 1:00-On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you about Kemba Walker? 8:00-With this current roster, what is the Celtics ceiling this year? 11:00-The one thing about Brad Stevens that really grinds my gears right now is _________ ....

Chris Forsberg and DJ Bean debate whether the Celtics could target Harrison Barnes or Nikola Vucevic. Darren Hartwell talks with Harvard HC Tommy Amaker. 4:30-Overall frustration level with Jeff Teague, can he turn it around? 8:00-Jeff Teague burner account? 18:00-Questioning some of Brad Stevens late game decisions 23:30-Should the Celtics go all-in on Harrison Barnes? 37:00-Interview with Harvar...

Kyle Draper joins Chris Forsberg to chat about his transition to play-by-play announcer for the Sacramento Kings. They also debate which players Danny Ainge should target in a trade. 1:00-Draper on his departure from Boston to Sacramento 10:00-Draper: Why this is the best opportunity for the Celtics to make it to the Finals 16:00-Would Sacramento be willing to trade Harrison Barnes to the Celtics?...

Chris Forsberg and Phil Perry debate what role Marcus Smart needs to play for the Celtics this season and preview the Celtics-Lakers matchup. Also, an exclusive 1-on-1 with Tristan Thompson. 1:30-Phil Perry airs his grievances on Marcus Smart 10:00-How can the Celtics improve defensively? 13:00-Celtics-Lakers preview 23:30-Exclusive Tristan Thompson 1-on-1 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BAApre...

Celtics insider Chris Forsberg is joined by Rob "Robbie Buckets" Snyder to discuss the Celtics finally having their big three play together this season. Is Jaylen Brown the NBA's most improved player? And what piece do the Celtics need to add to be title contenders? Later, Chris is joined by University of Oregon men's basketball head coach Dana Altman to talk about Payton Pritchard's college caree...

Chris Forsberg and Max Lederman are joined by the Sixers Talk crew, Ben Berry & Danny Pommells, to debate where the Sixers & Celtics rank in the East. 5:30-Who wins the Marcus Smart vs Joel Embiid ‘flop off?’ 10:30-Can we learn anything this early in the season between the Sixers & Celtics? 13:30-Are Sixers fans scared of a healthy Kemba Walker? 15:00-Where do the Celtics and Sixers rank in the Ea...

Chris Forsberg and Steve Bulpett discuss Kemba Walker’s return to play for the Celtics, and where the Celtics rank in the East now that James Harden has joined the Nets. 1:30-Takeaways from Kemba Walker’s return to play 10:30-Which bench players have proven their worth so far this season? 18:30-Which type of player should Danny Ainge look to add? 29:00-Are the Nets the clear favorite in the East?...

Chris Forsberg and DJ break down how the James Harden trade to the Brooklyn Nets impacts the Eastern Conference. They discuss Jayson Tatum's MVP chances and Payton Pritchard's meteoric rise. DJ tries to match players with their respective self care habits. 2:49 - Does the James Harden to the Nets trade really change anything for the Celtics or the landscape of the Eastern Conference as a whole? 8:...

ESPN senior NBA writer Baxter Holmes joins to discuss COVID’s impact on Boston’s roster and how the NBA should move forward as teams battle attrition across the league. 1:30-Is there a chance the NBA season gets postponed due to COVID-19? 6:30-Will COVID protocols lead to higher chances of players getting injured? 13:30-Will pausing the season for two weeks fix anything? 18:00-Holmes on the evolut...

Max Lederman joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss the leadership roles Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have taken off the court. They also react to rookie Payton Pritchard's game-winning basket in Miami and discuss where the Celtics rank in the Eastern Conference. 2:15 - Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have become leaders both on and off the court for the Celtics 8:00 - Should w...

Chris Forsberg is joined by fellow NBC Sports Boston Insider John Tomase to talk about all things Payton Pritchard as well as the evolution of Jaylen Brown and the Celtics' surprising depth. We also hear from Pritchard himself via a preseason exclusive interview. 1:06 - Chris and John talk about what has impressed them the most about Payton Pritchard early in the season. Does the Oregon product ha...

00:55: Are you surprised Payton Pritchard has been as impactful as he has been? 09:37: Scenario where you trade Daniel Theis mid-season 10:28: What is the ideal starting five without Kemba Walker? 13:56: Payton Pritchard’s many nicknames 17:17: Rookie of the Year Odds: Surprising odds for Payton Pritchard & LaMelo Ball 23:37: How Robert Williams is doing everything he is supposed to do WATCH every...

Chris Forsberg and DJ Bean break out the panic meters after the Celtics back-to-back losses. Also, an exclusive 1-on-1 with Kemba Walker. 2:00-Where’s your panic meter after the 1-2 start? 3:30-Second-guessing Brad Stevens’ final play 11:00-Are we already seeing depth issues for the Celtics? 16:30-Should we be overly optimistic about Robert Williams? 28:00-Exclusive 1-on-1 with Kemba Walker Watch...

Chris Forsberg and Max Lederman break down the Celtics 122-121 win over the Bucks. Exclusive 1-on-1 with Brad Stevens on his expectations for this season. 2:00-Tatum once again shows why he’s a superstar 4:30-Forsberg: Jaylen the real here in Boston’s opener 10:00-Jeff Teague shows exactly why the Celtics brought him in 15:30-Who was the most surprising Celtic in their first game? 30:00-Exclusive...

Michael Holley joins Chris Forsberg on the podcast as the Celtics gear up for the start of the regular season. They discuss their bold predictions for the season and which Celtic will be the biggest surprise. Michael also talks about his new book, The Big Three - Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and The Rebirth of the Boston Celtics. 2:45 What concerns you most about the Celtics heading into...

Chris Forsberg and DJ Bean give their initial overreactions to the Celtics’ first preseason game against the 76ers. Aaron Nesmith opens up about his journey to the NBA. 1:00-Immediate overreaction to the Celtics first preseason game 3:30-What’s the ceiling for Nesmith and Pritchard? 8:30-Where is your Robert Williams confidence meter? 18:00-How does Giannis re-signing with the Bucks impact the fut...

As the Celtics get set to return to action, Abby Chin and Mike Gorman discuss their expectations for the upcoming season. Chris Forsberg also sits down for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Jeff Teague. 1:30-Abby Chin shares her expectations for the Celtics this season 4:30-Which young player will make the biggest leap this season? 14:00-Mike Gorman discusses entering his 40th season covering the...

Chris Forsberg and NBC Sports Boston Celtics producer Max Lederman break down what value they expect Tristan Thompson to bring to the team, and react to ESPN's top 100 player rankings. Then the Celtics' newest big man joins Chris for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview. 1:05-What do you expect from Tristan Thompson in his first year with the Celtics? 3:05-How good can this team be on defense? 9:42-Shoul...

Celtics insider Chris Forsberg is joined by Max Lederman to discuss which Celtics player will play the biggest role this season behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. They also discuss the development of the young players and the reveal of the first half of the NBA schedule. 0:30 - Chris and Max debate which player, other than Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, will prove to be the most important to th...