Podcast
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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The PROS and CONS of Celtics trading for Giannis
May 2800:27:49Tap 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
May 2600:31:17Tap 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.
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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.
Transcribe →How much is TOO MUCH for Giannis? How the Celtics can compete with OKC & the Spurs
May 1400:21:19Tap to summarizeKevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss all things C's offseason. Kevin reveals whether or not he would split up the Jays to get Giannis and what asking price would be too high for him. Later, they discuss how aggressive Brad Stevens will be in the offseason and if it's possible to compete with the powerhouse teams in the West by only making tweaks to this roster. 00:45 “Foolish” not to look into acquiring Giannis 03:00: How much is “too much” to give up for Giannis 3:46 His skill set is that good that I would split up the Jays 05:40 How aggressive will Brad Stevens be to make big changes? 11:30: You can’t become complacent in Boston sports, Brad Stevens needs to add 15:00 is there a path to being better than OKC and Spurs? 18:20 How a Mitchell Robinson addition would impact the Celtics 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 →Bucks open for Giannis business, should Celtics be interested?
May 1200:26:30Tap to summarizeChris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the rumors linking the Celtics to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Should Boston make a move for Giannis? What would it mean for Jaylen Brown’s future? And what should be Brad Stevens’s top priority this summer? 00:00 - Reactions to the Giannis Antetokounmpo / Jaylen Brown rumors 10:00 - What should Brad Stevens prioritize this offseason? 17:00 - If the Jays are both back next season, do they need to change how they play together? 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 →Breaking down Brad Stevens’ candid end-of-season wrap-up
May 600:35:00Tap to summarizeChris Forsberg and Tom Giles break down everything Brad Stevens had to say in his end-of-season press conference. They discuss the recent conversation surrounding Jaylen Brown, what moves Brad could make this offseason and whether he’ll keep the Jays together or make a push for Giannis. 00:00 - Breaking down Brad Stevens’ end-of-season press conference 6:00 - What’s the Celtics’ roadmap for improvement next season? 17:00 - Keep the Jays together or make a push for Giannis? 30:00 - Reacting to Brad Stevens’ praise of 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 →Aftermath of Celtics’ COLLAPSE against Sixers… Where did things go wrong?!
May 500:29:05Tap to summarizeKayla Burton joins Chris Forsberg two days after the Celtics were eliminated by the 76ers in the first round to discuss what went wrong in the series. They discuss Joe Mazzulla’s lineup decisions and other questionable choices. They address Jayson Tatum’s injury and how big of a hit his absence was in Game 7. They also talk about Jaylen Brown sounding off on officials on Twitch less than 24 hours after the Celtics' loss. 0:00 - Reaction to Celtics’ loss 48 hours removed from it 3:42 - Questionable Joe Mazzulla decisions in the series 8:34 - Celtics’ 3-point woes 14:35 - Looking at Tatum’s injury 18:45 - Jaylen Brown sounding off on officials 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 →POSTGAME POD: Celtics fall to Sixers in Game 7… What’s next?
May 300:24:33Tap to summarizeChris Forsberg and Abby Chin take their time to mourn the Celtics season after Boston fell to the 76ers 109-100 in Game 7. They talk about their biggest takeaways from the series, giving Philly and Joel Embiid credit. They also discuss what this offseason could look like after such a disappointing loss. 0:00 - Reacting to Game 7 loss 4:03 - Taking a look at how Joel Embiid turned this series upside down 6:35 - Overall takeaways from Celtics season 11:57 - What's next for the Celtics? 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 →POSTGAME POD: Celtics lose their identity as Sixers capitalize and force Game 7
May 100:22:22Tap to summarizeChris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break down the Celtics’ 106-93 Game 6 loss to the Sixers, discussing what went wrong for Boston, why they want to see the bench get more minutes and what the team needs to do in Game 7 to save its season. 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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