Celtics Talk

Enes Kanter sits down with Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg to discuss the upcoming season, what he's been up to this offseason and his 2K20 rating. After that, A. Sherrod Blakely joins Kyle and Chris to discuss the impact that playing for Team USA had on the Celtics as well as Jaylen Brown's impressive performance during FIBA and whether or not Kemba Walker will be able to step up and be the leader...

0:45 - Bob Cousy discusses where the Medal of Freedom ranks on his long list of accolades and accomplishments 3:30 - Cousy discusses his childhood, growing up poor, and what affect that had on his competitive side. He mentions how his only regret is that he wishes he could’ve done even more for people throughout his life, “who need a boost.” 8:58 - Back when Cousy was in the NBA, speaking up for c...

Abby Chin joins the podcast this week to discuss all things Team Shamrock. Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart have been out in Las Vegas this past week at Team USA practices. Chris Forsberg and Abby discuss whether they think all four Celtics will make the team as well as just how beneficial this could be heading into a new season. There's also an exclusive 1-on-1 with Brad...

0:56 - Draper, Blakely, and Forsberg discuss the optimism surrounding the team and the acquisition of Kemba Walker and Enes Kanter. 2:28 - How much more likable is this year’s Celtics team? 4:30 - Where do the Celtics sit in the Eastern Conference now that these deals are officially done? 6:34 - What stood out the most from the introductory press conference? 7:52 - Kemba Walker interview 15:21 - D...

0:22 - Hear A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin react to the news of the Russell Westbrook/Chris Paul trade when they joined Michael Holley on Boston Sports Tonight. 6:09 - Chris, Sherrod and Kyle discuss the current landscape of the NBA and where they think the Celtics land compared to the rest of the league. 10:47 - The guys debate how long it will take for Kyrie Irving to return...

Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg break down the biggest moves made on day one of NBA free agency: 2:38 - The guys begin by discussing the addition of Kemba Walker to the Celtics and how it fills the hole left by the departure of Kyrie Irving. 8:59 - Isaiah Thomas joined the NBC Sports Boston Free Agency Special and talked about how Kemba will be a good fit in Brad Steven's system...

0:51 - With news breaking that the Celtics are the frontrunners in the Kemba Walker sweepstakes, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg discuss why the All-Star point guard would want to leave Charlotte and how the Celtics became an appealing choice for him. 7:17 - Rick Bonnell from the Charlotte Observer joins the podcast to discuss his experience covering Kemba Walker. He talks about the financia...

We sit down with Romeo Langford, Grant Williams, Carsen Edwards and Tremont Waters. (2:20) Kyle Draper catches up with Romeo Langford. They discuss his first impressions of Boston, how he would describe his style of play and which NBA player he compares himself to. (4:00) When did Romeo Langford realize he could make it in the NBA? (7:00) Romeo Langford discusses his thumb injured that sidelined h...

Kyle Draper, Chris Forsberg and A. Sherrod Blakely give their initial reactions to the Celtics moves on Draft night. They talk with both Danny Ainge and Wyc Grousbeck about the Celtics picks, Kyrie Irving, and how they're feeling heading into free agency. 7:02 - Wyc Grousbeck joins Kyle Draper and Brian Scalbrine for a 1-on-1 interview 15:57 - Danny Ainge joins Kyle Draper and Brian Scalbrine for...

Chris Forsberg and A. Sherrod Blakely give their initial reactions to Anthony Davis being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for a handful of assets. Ultimately, it might have been too big of a risk. 4:16 - Brian Scalabrine joins the guys to give his take on how the Davis trade will affect the Boston Celtics this season. Will the young core of the Celtics be able to take down the new-look Lakers? 10...

1:01 - A. Sherrod Blakely, Chris Forsberg and Kyle Draper discuss how Kevin Durant's injury could impact the Celtics, the entire landscape of NBA free agency and the NBA Draft. 10:03 - Sherrod is sure that Danny Ainge will not 'overpay' for Anthony Davis, but what separates the Celtics from other suitors for A.D.? 13:22 - How much do Kyrie Irving's and Kevin Durant's decisions to stay or leave aff...

0:55 - Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg discuss the upcoming NBA Draft and debate if there will be any prominent sleepers or if it will be a weak draft class outside of the top players. 5:21 - The guys talk about the most recent Kyrie Irving rumors about his interest in playing for the Brooklyn Nets and can decide on one thing: no one, maybe not even Kyrie himself, really knows w...

2:00 - Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg discuss how the Celtics being the only Boston sports team to fail to reach the final puts extra pressure on them and how that failure will impact them next season. 5:03 - Chris wonders if Danny Ainge will decide this season to "push in all the chips" and go for Anthony Davis or Kawhi Leonard this offseason. 9:01 - With the Houston Rockets a...

1:51 - Kyle Draper, Chris Forsberg and A. Sherrod Blakely start off by talking about Kyrie Irving being named All-NBA Second Team. Who are some surprising players to make All-NBA, who got snubbed and is the voting system broken? 7:26 - Marcus Smart was named to All-Defense First Team, but was he that much better than last season? The guys discuss how there seems to be a delay for the accolade. 12:...

3:07 - Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg break down the results of the NBA Draft Lottery and discuss which team will have the best trade package to ship to New Orleans for Anthony Davis. 8:12 - Chris suggests that if the Celtics are serious about getting Davis, they should act soon because as the offseason progresses, more and more teams will come to the Pelicans with offers. 11:53 - If the Celtics d...

01:50: Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg react to Kyrie Irving's playoff performance, and how expectations did not meet reality for the Celtics. 13:41: Sound from Terry Rozier post-game interview after Game 5 loss to the Bucks. 16:11: Draper, Sherrod, and Forsberg react to Terry Rozier’s interview, and discuss what the Celtics roster may look like next year. 20:00: Joined by Vince...

1:47: Chris Forsberg and Chris Gasper take a look at the Celtic’s first two games against Milwaukee. Did they do what was expected of them on the road? 03:19: What are the odds that the Celtic’s win Game 3 at home, and how much will the home court advantage help? Which game was more telling for how the rest of the series will go? 07:00: (Gasper),“We all want it for Gordon so badly, that we are low...

1:42 - Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg give their their takes on the Celtics' performance in their four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers. Has this team reached it's full potential yet and what does that mean for their upcoming series vs. the Milwaukee Bucks? 4:03 - It seemed like for the final quarter of the season Kyrie Irving had mentally moved onto the playoffs. Now that the...

0:33 - Chris Forsberg and Kyle Draper break down the first two games of the Celtics first-round series with the Pacers and debate if the Celtics can go deeper into the playoffs at their current level of play. 4:33 - The guys talk about Al Horford coming up big defensively despite coming down with the flu the night before Game 2. 6:55 - A huge reason why the Celtics are up 2-0 in the season is beca...

In this special edition of the Celtics Talk Podcast, we bring you the interviews from the "Passing the Torch" special, where Celtics Legends and current stars have extended conversations about their era and playing for the Boston Celtics. In this special episode, listen to conversations between Bob Cousy and Kyrie Irving, Danny Ainge and Marcus Smart, and Tom "Satch" Sanders and Jaylen Brown. WATC...

This edition of the Celtics Talk podcast features a full preview of the 1st Round Playoff series against the Indiana Pacers with our entire NBC Sports Boston crew. First, Abby Chin talked exclusively with Danny Ainge about the loss of Marcus Smart (oblique injury), (2:12) the roller coaster season that did not meet the high expectations, (5:20) Brad Stevens strengths in a playoff series, (6:25) su...

0:52 - Chris Forsberg and Kyle Draper recap the Celtics sweep of the mini series with the Miami Heat and discuss how the team made adjustments from game to game. 4:18 - Kyrie Irving and Al Horford look to be locked in and ready for the playoffs. Now add in a healthy and confident Gordon Hayward and the newest version of the Celtics' Big Three is ready to roll for the postseason. 9:59 - Following t...

1:05 - The Celtics are 11-2 when Kyrie Irving isn’t on the floor. What gives? A. Sherrod Blakely, Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg discuss why that might be and attempt to answer the question once and for all. Are the Celtics better without him? 7:28 - As the playoffs draw closer, what makes us think this team can flip the switch? Can they rely on talent alone to take them deep into the playoffs? 13...

1:26 - Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg take a look at the Celtics current position in the Eastern Conference with just 10 games left in the regular season and discuss what the loss to the 76ers showed them. 5:52 - One of the biggest concerns with this Celtics team is figuring out who can step up with a big shot other than Kyrie Irving. Which players will need to make an impact i...

1:59 - Kyle Draper, Chris Forsberg and A. Sherrod Blakely take a look back at the Celtics' West Coast road trip and what the team's success means for it's playoff aspirations. How do you feel if the Celtics go into the postseason as a No. 5 seed? 8:05 - The guys rank the teams in the East that have the best chances of making it to the NBA Finals and discuss which teams they would rather have the C...