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
Jumping on the Payton Pritchard hype train and evaluating Boston's rookies
00:55: Are you surprised Payton Pritchard has been as impactful as he has been?
09:37: Scenario where you trade Daniel Theis mid-season
10:28: What is the ideal starting five without Kemba Walker?
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Jayson Tatum’s ill-advised final shot, the Celtics slow start, and an exclusive 1-on-1 with Kemba Walker
Chris Forsberg and DJ Bean break out the panic meters after the Celtics back-to-back losses. Also, an exclusive 1-on-1 with Kemba Walker.
2:00-Where’s your panic meter after the 1-2 start?
3:30-Second-…
Breaking down the Celtics opening night win and an exclusive sit down with Brad Stevens
Chris Forsberg and Max Lederman break down the Celtics 122-121 win over the Bucks. Exclusive 1-on-1 with Brad Stevens on his expectations for this season.
2:00-Tatum once again shows why he’s a super…
Season preview with Michael Holley, plus exclusive interviews with Langford and Tatum
Michael Holley joins Chris Forsberg on the podcast as the Celtics gear up for the start of the regular season. They discuss their bold predictions for the season and which Celtic will be the biggest …
Overreactions to Celtics first preseason game, exclusive Aaron Nesmith 1-on-1
Chris Forsberg and DJ Bean give their initial overreactions to the Celtics’ first preseason game against the 76ers. Aaron Nesmith opens up about his journey to the NBA.
1:00-Immediate overreaction to …
Talking Celtics return with Mike Gorman and Abby Chin
As the Celtics get set to return to action, Abby Chin and Mike Gorman discuss their expectations for the upcoming season. Chris Forsberg also sits down for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Jeff Tea…
Exclusive 1-on-1 with Tristan Thompson
Chris Forsberg and NBC Sports Boston Celtics producer Max Lederman break down what value they expect Tristan Thompson to bring to the team, and react to ESPN's top 100 player rankings. Then the Celti…
Who is the most important Celtic beyond Jaylen and Jayson?
Celtics insider Chris Forsberg is joined by Max Lederman to discuss which Celtics player will play the biggest role this season behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. They also discuss the development…
Breaking out the Kemba Walker panic meter; the truth about why Gordon Hayward left
Chris Forsberg and NBC Sports Boston Celtics producer Max Lederman react to the news that Kemba Walker will be out until January. How worried should Celtics fans be about Kemba? Can he get back to wh…
Here's how the Celtics can use the Gordon Hayward trade exception
Chris Forsberg is joined by Max Lederman to discuss how the Celtics can use the trade exception they received in return for Gordon Hayward as well as what the biggest void on the roster is as trainin…
View from Charlotte: Waiting for the Hayward sign-and-trade and how much should we worry about Kemba's knee?
Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer joins Chris Forsberg and A. Sherrod Blakely to discuss what the Hornets look like after adding Gordon Hayward, which team has more leverage in a possible Celtic…
Gordon Hayward’s departure, Tristan Thompson’s arrival, and the state of the Celtics
Brian Scalabrine joins Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg to react to Gordon Hayward signing a four-year, $120M deal with the Charlotte Hornets. They also react to the Celtics signing Tristan Thompson on…
How much is Indiana willing to give up for Gordon Hayward?
Chris Forsberg and Kyle Draper debate where Gordon Hayward will ultimately land. What’s the best deal Danny Ainge can get from Indiana?
1:30-What is the best deal Boston can get from Indiana?
4:00-Shou…
Should Celtics' fans be mad about the draft? Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens talk about the night
Chris Forsberg and NBC Sports Boston NBA Draft ‘guru’ Rob Snyder break down the 2020 NBA Draft and how the Celtics did after selecting Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard. The two also discuss what th…
Delaying the inevitable: Is Boston about to trade Gordon Hayward?
Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg react to Gordon Hayward and the Celtics agreeing to move his player option deadline until Thursday.
1:00-Is Boston about to trade Gordon Hayward?
5:00-Would Jrue Holiday…
NBA Draft Preview: Favorite targets or will the Celtics trade all their picks?
Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg are joined by NBC Sports Boston's resident college hoops guru Rob Snyder to discuss the latest surrounding the Celtics trade rumors as NBA Draft night approaches. Kevin…
A Tribute to Tommy Heinsohn
In this very special edition of the Celtics Talk Podcast, we look back on the life and legacy of Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn. Tommy’s colleagues and friends, from Danny Ainge to Bob Cousy to Paul P…
Remembering Tommy Heinsohn
We bring you this special episode of the "Celtics Talk Podcast" with a conversation about their career with Mike Gorman and Tommy Heinsohn, recorded in 2011.
Jerome Allen on his new book, the Celtics’ bubble run, and Brad Stevens spitting 90s rap lyrics
Celtics Assistant Coach Jerome Allen joins to discuss the Celtics falling short of their goals last season and discuss his book “When the Alphabet Comes: A Life Changed by Exposure.” Most importantly…
Jeff Goodman on Celtics’ biggest draft need, and the Gordon Hayward trade he’d make in a heartbeat
Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg talk with Stadium’s Jeff Goodman about the best options for the Celtics in the draft. Jeff also gives his opinion on the best trade option for Gordon Hayward.
4:00-Goodm…