Celtics Talk

Chris Forsberg and NBC Sports Boston Celtics producer Max Lederman react to the news that Kemba Walker will be out until January. How worried should Celtics fans be about Kemba? Can he get back to where he was at the start of last season? Plus, the two break down Danny Ainge's comments about Gordon Hayward and discuss the real reasons Hayward left to sign with Charlotte. 1:00-Panic meter on Kemba...

Chris Forsberg is joined by Max Lederman to discuss how the Celtics can use the trade exception they received in return for Gordon Hayward as well as what the biggest void on the roster is as training camp looms. 0:53 - Should Celtics’ fans be happy with the return for Hayward? Max explains the nature of a trade exception and how it can be used. 10:40 - Which players could the Celtics target with...

Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer joins Chris Forsberg and A. Sherrod Blakely to discuss what the Hornets look like after adding Gordon Hayward, which team has more leverage in a possible Celtics-Hornets sign-and-trade and why Danny Ainge needs to have a serious conversation with Kemba Walker about his knee 5:00 - What does the Celtics starting five look like if the roster stays as is? 10:45...

Brian Scalabrine joins Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg to react to Gordon Hayward signing a four-year, $120M deal with the Charlotte Hornets. They also react to the Celtics signing Tristan Thompson on a two-year, $19M deal. 1:00-Scal "dumbfounded" Charlotte paid Hayward that much 2:45-Should Ainge have taken the McDermott/Turner deal from Indiana? 9:00-Reaction to Celtics signing Tristan Thompson 1...

Chris Forsberg and Kyle Draper debate where Gordon Hayward will ultimately land. What’s the best deal Danny Ainge can get from Indiana? 1:30-What is the best deal Boston can get from Indiana? 4:00-Should Danny just accept the McDermott/Turner deal? 7:00-Could Charlotte be in the mix for Gordon Hayward? 10:00-Reaction to deals around the NBA Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wVbfpNYgLvg WATCH ever...

Chris Forsberg and NBC Sports Boston NBA Draft ‘guru’ Rob Snyder break down the 2020 NBA Draft and how the Celtics did after selecting Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard. The two also discuss what they expect from Boston during free agency. Finally, Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens join Tom Giles and Brian Scalabrine to discuss the team’s Draft picks, plans for free agency, and how the team is prepari...

Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg react to Gordon Hayward and the Celtics agreeing to move his player option deadline until Thursday. 1:00-Is Boston about to trade Gordon Hayward? 5:00-Would Jrue Holiday have been a good fit for the Celtics? 9:30-Do the Celtics need to make a big move to catch up to the Bucks? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i-K6iujq3Aw WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podc...

Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg are joined by NBC Sports Boston's resident college hoops guru Rob Snyder to discuss the latest surrounding the Celtics trade rumors as NBA Draft night approaches. Kevin O'Connor and Chris Mannix also join the podcast to discuss what they're hearing in regards to a potential Celtics trade for Jrue Holiday. 1:10 - Kevin O'Connor and Chris Mannix discuss what they've he...

In this very special edition of the Celtics Talk Podcast, we look back on the life and legacy of Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn. Tommy’s colleagues and friends, from Danny Ainge to Bob Cousy to Paul Pierce, share stories of his impact on their lives and the game of basketball. :32 - Mike Gorman 12:00 - Bob Cousy 17:00 - Brad Stevens 22:40 - Danny Ainge 28:50 - Dave Cowens 36:00 - Jackie MacMullan 4...

We bring you this special episode of the "Celtics Talk Podcast" with a conversation about their career with Mike Gorman and Tommy Heinsohn, recorded in 2011. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Celtics Assistant Coach Jerome Allen joins to discuss the Celtics falling short of their goals last season and discuss his book “When the Alphabet Comes: A Life Changed by Exposure.” Most importantly he gives an epic story of Brad Stevens love for 90s hip hop music. 1:00-Is it worth it for the Celtics to move up in the draft? 11:30-Jerome Allen on the Celtics coming up short against Miami 22:40-Je...

Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg talk with Stadium’s Jeff Goodman about the best options for the Celtics in the draft. Jeff also gives his opinion on the best trade option for Gordon Hayward. 4:00-Goodman explains why the Celtics need an elite shooter from this draft 5:30-Is Brad Steven ‘too nice’ to his players? 9:30-Trade for Hayward that Goodman would make in a heartbeat 12:30-Goodman’s advice to...

Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg break down all the options for the future of Gordon Hayward, and debate why Celtics fans want to see him go. 1:00-Breaking down the options for Gordon Hayward’s future 8:00-Realistic trade options for Gordon Hayward 18:00-Would the Celtics trade Marcus Smart and #14 to GSW for the #2 pick? 25:00-Are we confident Kemba Walker will be healthy for the start of next seas...

Brian Scalabrine joins Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg to discuss his frustrations that the Lakers now have 17 NBA titles. What can the Celtics do to win the race to 18? 5:00-Would the Lakers have won if there was no NBA bubble? 7:00-How bothered is Scal that the Lakers got their 17th title? 10:30-Celtics have ‘Superstars that have weaknesses, we have to improve those weaknesses’ 12:20-Scal says th...

Cedric Maxwell joins Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg to discuss the Celtics coming up short on making the NBA Finals. What are the biggest keys to the Celtics getting to the Finals next season? 1:00-Cedric explains why he is not watching the NBA Finals 3:30-What changes should Celtics make heading into next year? 7:00-How much will it hurt Celtics Nation to see the Lakers win a title? 13:00-How muc...

Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg react to Danny Ainge's end-of-season comments on Kemba Walker, discuss what the Celtics could have accomplished if the entire team had been healthy and talk about how the Celtics can improve this offseason. 1:30 - Are you concerned or relieved that Danny Ainge said Kemba Walker won't be having knee surgery this offseason? 7:45 - Did the Celtics have enough to get to...

Kyle Draper, Sherrod Blakely, and Chris Forsberg react to the Celtics’ Game 6 loss to the Miami Heat. Who is to blame for losing the series, and what’s next for the Celtics? 1:00-Immediate reactions to the Celtics’ Game 6 loss 5:00-What can the Celtics learn from this series? 7:00-Will the Celtics get a better chance at making the NBA Finals? 11:00-How much blame does Brad Stevens get for this sea...

Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg recap the Celtics' Game 5 win over the Miami Heat. Can the Celtics use this momentum to win 2 more games and take the series? 1:00-What happened at halftime to fuel the Celtics’ comeback? 4:30-How the play of Enes Kanter changed the momentum of the game 8:30-How much will fatigue impact the Celtics' chances of coming back? 11:00-Which Celtics' player is the x-factor...

Kyle Draper, Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg break down the Celtics’ disappointing Game 4 loss to the Miami Heat. Do the Celtics have what it takes to win 3 in a row to steal the series? 3:00-Can the Celtics come back from down 3-1? 7:00-What could have been if the Celtics drafted Tyler Herro 9:00-Should Brad Stevens have made adjustments to slow down Herro? 19:45-What is the main reason for Ke...

Kyle Draper, Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg discuss the Celtics’ Game 3 win over the Miami Heat. Can the Celtics carry momentum from this win? What defensive adjustments do we expect from the Heat? 2:00-Which team benefits the most from days off? 4:00-Will Jimmy Butler be more aggressive in Game 4? 6:00-What defensive adjustments do we expect out of the Heat? 13:00-Why have the Celtics struggl...

Kyle Draper, Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg break down the Celtics’ 106-101 Game 2 loss to the Heat. Who is to blame for the Celtics blowing a 17-point lead, and how can the Celtics fight to get back in the series? 1:00-Immediate reactions to the Celtics blowing a 17-point lead in Game 2 4:00-Why do the Celtics continue to blow double-digit leads? 5:30-How can the Celtics overcome the zone def...

Kyle Draper, Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg break down the Celtics’ 117-114 OT loss to the Miami Heat. What went wrong for the Celtics and how can they bounce back in Game 2? 1:30-What is wrong with Kemba Walker? 7:00-Making the case for more playing time for Brad Wanamaker 12:45-Why have Celtics struggled putting teams away? 17:00-Have Celtics’ fans underestimated Miami? 20:00-Reaction to the...

Tom Haberstroh joins Chris Forsberg, Sherrod Blakely and Abby Chin to preview the Celtics-Heat series. We give our Eastern Conference finals predictions and break down the biggest factors heading into the series. 6:30-Haberstroh on how different the Celtics and Heat look since they last met 11:30-Will Marcus Smart be able to slow down Jimmy Butler? 13:00-Besides Butler, who should Celtics be worri...

Kyle Draper, Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg break down the Celtics’ HUGE Game 7 win over the Raptors. Can they carry this moment into the Eastern Conference finals? How do they match up against the Heat? 3:20-Jayson Tatum proved the Celtics can rely on him in big moments 8:00-Is Jayson Tatum a top 10 player in the NBA? 10:00-Was Marcus Smart the MVP of the series? 21:20-Celtics-Heat preview, a...

Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg react to the Celtics’ loss to the Raptors in Game 6. Who is to blame for the Celtics not closing out the series? Which team has the momentum heading into Game 7? 2:00-Officiating was an issue, but not the reason the Celtics lost 6:30-What was the biggest reason the Celtics lost Game 6? 12:00-How do the Celtics slow down Kyle Lowry in Game 7? 13:00-Who is the x-factor...