They're Gonna Call It A Hard Foul?!

This is Hard Foul, a Fans First Sports Network production, with host Jim Quigley. On this episode, we take a look at Jayson Tatum's progress with his rehab and recovery, and when he might return. We also dive into the early positive reviews from Celtics training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jim Quigley explore the best-case scenarios for the Boston Celtics for the 25-26 season. They also discuss the Jayson Tatum rehab news first reported by Zolak and Bertrand on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Hard Foul, Mike and Jim dive into the Pablo Torre exposé on the Clippers, Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard, and the impending fallout. We also discuss which Celtics players we are most interested in watching this season. Finally, we debate which past Celtic we would want to bring with us to a back-alley fight. #Boston #BostonCeltics #kawhileonard #steveballmer Learn more about your...

This is You're Gonna Call it a Hard Foul with your hosts Mike and Jim Quigley. On this episode, we dig into the last month of the Boston Celtics' offseason. Spotlighting: Joe Mazzulla's contract extension Wyc Grousbeck is now an "alternate governor." (https://www.ffsn.com/nba/the-90s-paul-gaston-and-celtics-new-ownership/) Trade Rumors regarding Anfernee Simons (https://www.ffsn.com/anfernee-simon...

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2:10 Pina's Tiers - Where do the Celts Rank 10:22 Are the Celtics being cheap 18:50 Mike Quigley is unimpressed with the Celtics offseason 27:10 Ben Simmons and Al Horford 35:25 Random sports questions for Michael Pina Hosts Mike and Jim Quigley are joined on hard foul by columnist and podcaster from the Ringer, Michael Pina, to discuss the Celtics roster and expectations. Pina expectations for th...

Mike and Jim Quigley dive into a conspiratorial Celtics offseason. Why are the Celtics blowing up the team? Is it because of the deep state, 5G, or the Jeffrey Epstein files? Is Jayson Tatum's injury a false flag? Does Luke Kornet's departure from the Celtics and Matt Cameron's departure from Pearl Jam mean anything? Our discussion also ventures into the realm of possibilities for the Celtics Summ...

Hosts, Mike and Jim Quigley, are not buying what the Celtics are selling this offseason. The Celtics beat reporters are inferring that the Celtics are trying to get below the first apron to avoid luxury tax penalties. Mike and Jim wonder why a new ownership group that has just spent $ 6 billion to purchase the team is so concerned about monetary penalties. The hosts delve into what this means for...

Hosts Jim Quigley and Mike Quigley break down the Celtics' trade of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis and look ahead to what the Celtics will do next this off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are Hard Foul, and in this week's episode, our hosts, Jim and Mike, argue about how big of an upset it would be if the Pacers beat the Thunder in Game 7. Mike believes it would be an all-time choke by SGA and the Thunder, while Jim believes the Pacers deserve more credit than that. We also break down the Magic trade for Desmond Baine, and play Would You Rather, Boston Celtics Trade Edition. And...

What a difference a year makes! Last year, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were leading the Celtics to Banner 18, and now they are both recovering from surgery. Brown is expected to be back by the training camp, but will it be with the Celtics? We dive into Celtics and NBA rumors, and explain how Giannis staying with the Bucks could impact the Celtics offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jim Quigley and Mike Quigley are kicking off season six of Hard Foul, which they left off in season 5, lamenting the injury of Jayson Tatum and the future of the Celtics. Jim says he would trade the Celtics' 2024 title for Tatum's health and a better CBA. Mike gives some trade ideas, and Jim wonders if ownership wants to get completely out of the repeater tax and what that could mean for Jaylen Br...

The Celtics pissed down their leg in Game 6, and now the rebuild or reconstruction begins. What was the main culprit for the Celtics' playoff failure? Where does Brad Stevens go with the roster now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Led by Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and LUKE Kornet, the Celtics staved off elimination by blowing out the Knicks. We look back at Game Five and dive into what the Celtics need to do in Game Six to beat the Knicks and force a Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It doesn't get much worse than this: Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles, and the Celtics go down 3-1. Can the Celtics bounce back, and what does Tatum's injury mean for the franchise's future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics find their process and their shot in a must-win Game 3. They must replicate this effort to even the series in New York on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics blew another 20-point lead and now trail the Knicks 2-0. Can the Celtics come back? Is this bad luck, or is something much deeper brewing with the Celtics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celtics choke away game 1. We break down what went wrong, and how concerned Celtics fans should be. Was it just shot making, or is there a bigger issue to address? We also dive into KP's health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics are the heavy favorites against the Knicks. Jim and Mike both predict the Celtics will be victorious in this series, but in this pod, we break down what needs to happen for the Knicks to upset the Celtics and advance to the ECF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum told the Magic to go home, and now we look ahead to the Knicks in round 2. We give flowers to Al Horford and break down KP's struggles. How does Jrue Holiday's hamstring injury impact the Celtics in 2nd round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown lead the way as the Celtics take a 3-1 first-round lead vs. the Orlando Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celtics show championship toughness and grit in beating the Orlando Magic in Round 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. We breakdown Jaylen Brown's big night, and dissect Jayson Tatum's injury and what it means for the Celtics. Warning: the last 4 minutes of the pod is devoted to current world events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Magic came to play defensively, but it wasn't enough as the Celtics take game 1 of the ECF quarterfinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Celtics repeat for the first time in 57 years? We give you the reason why they can, and why they can't. Plus, we give our preview and predictions for the NBA's first round playoff matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tatum and KP lead the Celtics past the Knicks. Can anyone out East stop the Celtics? How concerned should we be about Jaylen Brown's health, and looking ahead to a potential first round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices