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Celtics Talk
Hosted by NBC Sports Boston · EN
Insider Chris Forsberg hosts the Celtics Talk podcast from NBC Sports Boston. During the season, look for special postgame podcast following every game, with analysis from our shows, postgame press conferences, and exclusive interviews. Guests include players, coaches, management, and media members from around the NBA.
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How the Celtics Can Nail Picks No. 27 and No. 40 | 2026 NBA Draft
6d ago00:27:47Tap to summarizeChris Forsberg, Kevin O’Connor, and Isaac Trotter break down which prospects make the most sense for the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA Draft. With the draft just days away, how can Brad Stevens and the front office address the team's biggest depth needs using the No. 27 and No. 40 picks? 00:00 2026 NBA Draft preview 01:25 Which big man in the draft fits the Celtics? 09:05 Non-Big options for the Celtics 13:05 Celtics should consider trading up for ______ 19:55 Finding this year’s Hugo Gonzalez WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Could a Joe Mazzulla offense UNLOCK the best version of Giannis Antetokounmpo?
6d ago00:20:40Tap to summarizeKevin O'Connor sits down with Chris Forsberg to talk Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Will the Celtics make a deal before draft day? Who is most likely to be included in a deal, and have the Celtics already damaged the relationship with Jaylen Brown? 00:00 - Breaking down the trade rumors 5:00 - Giannis is a bona fide superstar 10:00 - Would Jaylen Brown be included in a trade? 15:00 - What does the Celtics roster look like with Giannis? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Do the Celtics need to change their 3-point approach?
2w ago00:24:02Tap to summarizeAre the Celtics too obsessed with the three? When the shots are falling, Joe Mazzulla's high-volume math strategy looks brilliant—but a bad shooting night can completely derail the offense. In this episode, we hear from Chris Forsberg, Tom Giles, Brad Stevens, Brian Scalabrine, Kevin O’Connor, and Chris Mannix 00:00 Have the Celtics relied too heavily on 3-point shooting? 07:50 Celtics looking for more balance on offense 12:50 Will Derrick White have a bounce back season? 18:35 Celtics can still shoot 3's but need to create better looks 22:00 Bolstering the Celtics’ depth WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Is it time for the Celtics to bring in a "TRUE" POINT GUARD?
2w ago00:20:10Tap to summarizeChris Forsberg and Tom Giles are back for another edition in our Celtics summer series. The guys are joined by Chris Mannix, Brian Scalabrine and Eddie House to debate whether or not the team needs to look at adding a “true” point guard to the starting lineup next season. 0:00- Do the Celtics need a “true” point guard? 05:00- Discussing Payton Pritchard’s role as a ‘shoot-first’ guard 08:20- Who could the Celtics target at point guard this offseason? 13:13- Scal explains why the Jays still need to dominate the team’s ball-handling WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Celtics are 'PAYING THE PRICE' now for '24 title | Picking the C's path and crunching the cap numbers
3w ago00:45:11Tap to summarizeNBA cap expert Ryan Bernardoni, aka ‘Dangercart’, joins Chris Forsberg to break down the different paths Brad Stevens and the Celtics could take this offseason as they look to return to championship contenders in 2026 and beyond. 00:00 - Why Celtics are now paying the price for 2024 championship win 11:00 - How should Brad Stevens approach this offseason? 22:00 - Should Celtics explore a Derrick White trade? 42:00 - Gut feeling of what Brad Stevens will do this summer WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Brad Stevens’ Challenging Offseason: Extensions, Trades, & Tax Aprons
3w ago00:31:00Tap to summarizeChris Forsberg talks with ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks about the offseason challenges facing Brad Stevens and the Celtics. What would a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo look like, and who might be the odd man out if that happens? Who gets an extension and who gets moved? 00:00 – Bobby Marks on challenges facing Brad Stevens 06:50 - Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors 10:50 - NBA Tax Apron Rules Explained 20:22 - Celtics' 4 Extension-Eligible Players 27:35 - RIP Spirit Airlines WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The PROS and CONS of Celtics trading for Giannis
4w ago00:27:49Tap to summarizeChris Forsberg and Tom Giles discuss this off season's trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo. What would the Celtics have to give up in return? Would they split up Tatum and Brown to make it happen? Could all 3 together be a possibility? 00:00 - A potential Giannis trade 04:55 - Kevin O'Connor: Tatum and Giannis work well together? 11:33 - Brian Scalabrine: What would it cost the Celtics? 15:55 - Bobby Marks: Is there any world Celtics can have Giannis, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum? 20:25 - Jaylen Brown’s trade market WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The search for a new WINNING formula for Joe Mazzulla
4w ago00:31:17Tap to summarizeTaking a look back at Joe Mazzulla’s season. Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles analyze the good and the bad from Joe Mazzulla from the 2025-26 season. They’re also joined by Noa Dalzell, Kevin O’Connor, Brian Scalabrine, and Chris Mannix who offer their unique takes on Mazzulla and what he might need to change in the future. 0:00 - Taking a look back at Joe Mazzulla’s season 4:27 - Noa Dalzell says Joe Mazzulla should be more adventurous in the playoffs 11:58 - Kevin O’Connor saying it’s a huge ‘prove it year’ for Joe Mazzulla in 2026-27 16:49 - Brian Scalabrine wants Joe Mazzulla to better accentuate Jayson Tatum’s and Jaylen Brown’s strengths 20:37 - Chris Mannix gives credit to Joe Mazzulla, but he thinks Mazzulla needs to make some changes WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The BLUEPRINT to Winning Another Title with the Jays
May 2200:23:45Tap to summarizeChris Forsberg, Michael Holley, Brian Scalabrine, Chris Mannix, Kevin O’Connor, and Bobby Marks weigh in on exactly how the Celtics can keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown together and win another championship. What changes need to be made to keep them at their best, and what position do the Celtics need to upgrade the most? 00:00 Keys for the Jays to win another title together 05:00 Do Celtics need to adjust their strategy? 10:20 Chris Mannix on the need to upgrade the front court 15:00 How Kevin O’Connor would build around the Jays WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →How a quieter summer could 'slingshot' Celtics toward future big moves
May 2100:24:56Tap to summarizeDon't expect fireworks just yet. Chris Forsberg, Michael Holley, Brian Scalabrine, and Bobby Marks discuss why a quieter summer could actually 'slingshot' the Celtics into massive future moves—and how the Western Conference impacts their timeline. 00:00 The state of the Boston Celtics right now 02:00 Brian Scalabrine’s trust in Brad Stevens 05:00 Was trading for Nikola Vucevic a mistake? 08:00 Scal’s ‘slingshot’ theory 10:00 Impact of the Western Conference 15:00 Bobby Marks on benefits of avoiding repeater tax penalties WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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