Celtics Talk
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 838
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Will Ainge wait until summer to use the Hayward traded player exception?
Chris Forsberg chats with Celtics cap guru Ryan Bernardoni about whether the Celtics will use the Gordon Hayward traded player exception this season.
3:30-Breaking down how the Celtics can use Gordon …
Allison Feaster a role model in Celtics front office, Tristan Thompson 1-on-1
Chris Forsberg chats with Allison Feaster, the Celtics’ VP of Player Development and Organizational Growth, about her career and role with the team. Plus, Tristan Thompson discusses the progress of R…
How a curse-filled voicemail from Kevin Garnett helped Jaylen Brown
Chris Forsberg is joined by former Celtics strength coach Bryan Doo to discuss how a curse-filled voicemail from KG helped put Jaylen Brown on an All-Star path. Plus, Dominique Wilkins discusses the …
Is Kemba Walker back?
Chris Forsberg and Jay King from the Athletic discuss the improvement in Kemba Walker’s game. Jerry Stackhouse joins the podcast to talk about coaching Aaron Nesmith at Vanderbilt, and why the future…
Searching for positives with Chad Finn, plus dunk talk with Time Lord
Chris Forsberg is joined by the Boston Globe's Chad Finn to discuss the Celtics recent skid. The two try to find some positive takeaways while also determining who is to blame. Later, Chris is joined…
How to fix the Celtics with Sean Grande, plus Aaron Nesmith on earning Brad Stevens’ trust
Sean Grande talks with Chris Forsberg about how to fix the Celtics, and which player he would like the Celtics to acquire. Plus, an exclusive 1-on-1 with Aaron Nesmith.
2:00-Reaction to the Celtics b…
Checking Danny Ainge’s to-do list, and a chat with Red Claws president Dajuan Eubanks
Chris Forsberg and MassLive’s Brian Robb debate what’s next on Danny Ainge’s to-do list. Dajuan Eubanks, President of the Maine Red Claws, discusses his career and being named the G League Executive …
Brian Scalabrine on what’s ailing the Celtics and why Jerami Grant is his favorite trade option
Brian Scalabrine joins Chris Forsberg to discuss how concerning the Celtics recent struggles are, and what they need to do to get things back on track.
4:30-Assessing the panic meter with the Celtics
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View from Charlotte: What’s wrong with Kemba? And how Hayward and Rozier found a home with Hornets
Rick Bonnell from the Charlotte Observer joins to discuss whether Kemba Walker can turn things around. Kash Cannon, Senior director of community engagement with the Boston Celtics discusses her caree…
Checking the panic meter on Kemba Walker and the Celtics
Chris Forsberg and John Tomase discuss how concerned Celtics fans should be about the play of Kemba Walker. What’s the best move Danny Ainge can make to improve the team?
1:00-On a scale of 1-10, how …
Does Harrison Barnes or Nikola Vucevic fit the bill for Ainge’s trade desire?
Chris Forsberg and DJ Bean debate whether the Celtics could target Harrison Barnes or Nikola Vucevic. Darren Hartwell talks with Harvard HC Tommy Amaker.
4:30-Overall frustration level with Jeff Teagu…
Kyle Draper returns to talk state of the Celtics and a potential JJ Redick addition
Kyle Draper joins Chris Forsberg to chat about his transition to play-by-play announcer for the Sacramento Kings. They also debate which players Danny Ainge should target in a trade.
1:00-Draper on hi…
Tristan Thompson on joining Celtics-Lakers rivalry
Chris Forsberg and Phil Perry debate what role Marcus Smart needs to play for the Celtics this season and preview the Celtics-Lakers matchup. Also, an exclusive 1-on-1 with Tristan Thompson.
1:30-Phi…
Healthy Celtics can finally reach their potential, Oregon coach Dana Altman talks Payton Pritchard
Celtics insider Chris Forsberg is joined by Rob "Robbie Buckets" Snyder to discuss the Celtics finally having their big three play together this season. Is Jaylen Brown the NBA's most improved player…
Crossover Pod: Are Joel Embiid and the new-look Sixers a problem for the Celtics?
Chris Forsberg and Max Lederman are joined by the Sixers Talk crew, Ben Berry & Danny Pommells, to debate where the Sixers & Celtics rank in the East.
5:30-Who wins the Marcus Smart vs Joel Embiid ‘fl…
How will Kemba Walker’s return impact the Celtics and their title hopes?
Chris Forsberg and Steve Bulpett discuss Kemba Walker’s return to play for the Celtics, and where the Celtics rank in the East now that James Harden has joined the Nets.
1:30-Takeaways from Kemba Walk…
Digesting the James Harden trade; Where does Pritchard rank among 2020 rookies?
Chris Forsberg and DJ break down how the James Harden trade to the Brooklyn Nets impacts the Eastern Conference. They discuss Jayson Tatum's MVP chances and Payton Pritchard's meteoric rise. DJ tries…
Celtics vs. COVID, plus where does Boston rank in the beefed-up East?
ESPN senior NBA writer Baxter Holmes joins to discuss COVID’s impact on Boston’s roster and how the NBA should move forward as teams battle attrition across the league.
1:30-Is there a chance the NBA…
Tatum and Brown shine off the court, plus Payton Pritchard Mania still running wild
Max Lederman joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss the leadership roles Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have taken off the court. They also react to rookie Payton Pritchard's game…
Comparing Payton Pritchard to former MVPs; Exclusive interview with the rookie
Chris Forsberg is joined by fellow NBC Sports Boston Insider John Tomase to talk about all things Payton Pritchard as well as the evolution of Jaylen Brown and the Celtics' surprising depth. We also …