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
Would Tatum, Brown and Celtics be where they are if Horford didn’t bolt to the Sixers?
Kyle Draper, Chris Forsberg and A. Sherrod Blakely break down the Celtics’ game 2 win over the 76ers. They also debate how different this Celtics team would be if Al Horford had returned to Boston.
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Checking panic meter after Gordon Hayward's injury in Game 1 win over Sixers
4:00-How crucial is Gordon Hayward to the Celtics title hopes?
8:30-Will the Sixers make adjustments to make this a series?
15:00-Blame pie: Whose fault is it the Sixers are struggling?
23:00-Jaylen Bro…
Celtics Talk/ Sixers Talk crossover series preview: Are the Celtics definitely winning this series?
Chris Forsberg and A. Sherrod Blakely are joined by Danny Pommells and Paul Hudrick of the Sixers Talk podcast. They debate the x-factors to the series and whether there is a chance the Sixers shock …
View from Philly: The Al Horford conundrum and why Sixers won’t last long vs. Celtics
Our Celtics Talk crew talks with Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Enquirer, to get a Sixers’ perspective before round 1 of the playoffs.
1:00-Is there a chance we are underestimating the 76ers?
8:00-I…
Banner 18 in the bubble? Celtics' title chances getting stronger as postseason nears
A. Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper break down the Celtics' last two wins over the Raptors and the Magic. How can the Celtics carry momentum into the playoffs, and which opponent would they like to se…
Can Robert Williams and Romeo Langford help Celtics carry momentum vs Raptors?
Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg give their overreactions to the Celtics’ blowout win over the Nets. Did Robert Williams and Romeo Langford earn more playing time? Also, will the Celtics be able to car…
How much does a healthy Kemba Walker raise the Celtics’ ceiling?
1:00- Kemba looks healthy, how big is that for Celtics’ championship hopes?
4:00- How will the Celtics manage Kemba’s minutes going forward?
8:00- Biggest concerns from Celtics' first 2 games
14:20- Is …
Do the Celtics have bigger concerns than Giannis?
Basketball is back! Our Celtics Talk crew previews the Celtics-Bucks matchup and debates the keys to the Celtics having a successful playoff run down in Orlando.
1:00- Is facing the Bucks right away a…
Is Jaylen Brown ready to dominate the bubble?
1:00- The good & bad of the return to play in the bubble
4:45- Jaylen Brown impresses early; how important is he to the Celtics’ success?
12:45- What role does Gordon Hayward need to play for the Celti…
View from L.A.: Clippers know how good Jayson Tatum can be
Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg talk with Ohm Youngmisuk, who covers the Clippers for ESPN. They discuss the Clippers’ mindset heading back to play, and why they don’t want to face Jayson Tatum.
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The view from LA: A Celtics-Lakers Final in the bubble?
Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg chat with Brad Turner, who covers the Lakers for the L.A. Times. They discuss the Lakers confidence returning to play, and how Lakers fans feel about this year’s Celtic…
Should the Celtics fear the restart 76ers?
Our Celtics Talk crew is joined by Serena Winters, NBC Sports Philadelphia’s 76ers reporter, to break down the 76ers level of confidence returning to play.
1:00- Sherrod explains why he is concerned a…
Is Kemba Walker’s knee already a cause for concern? |Inside look at Bucks mindset in Orlando
A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg discuss the latest regarding Kemba Walker’s knee and how concerned Celtics fans should be. Eric Woodyard, Bucks reporter for ESPN, joins the podcast to discuss t…
Can the Celtics or Raptors burst the Bucks' title chances in the bubble?
Doug Smith from the Toronto Star discusses whether the Raptors are legitimate NBA Finals contenders. He also explains why he thinks the Raptors and the Celtics are the top two teams in the East, and …
Is Jayson Tatum already the best player on a championship-caliber team?
3:00- Jayson Tatum decided ‘a few days ago’ he would return to play
10:50- Jaylen Brown explains players hesitance at first to agree to the bubble
17:30- Bradley Beal opts out of Orlando, how will it i…
Brad Stevens and Kemba Walker open up about the Celtics mindset returning to play
8:00-Brad Stevens sees the bubble being a new start of the season
15:00- Kemba Walker not happy with his play at the end of the season, how motivated is he for the restart?
16:30- How motivated is Kemb…
What can Boston fans expect from playoff Kemba….and Cam Newton!?
1:30- Will we continue to see players opt out of the bubble?
14:00- Rick Bonnell, writer for Charlotte Observer, are the 8 teams not participating in Orlando at a competitive disadvantage going forwar…
How does LeBron James feel about Avery Bradley opting out?
7:30- What are the biggest concerns of the players?
11:00- Will any Celtics players decide to sit out?
12:30- How will Avery Bradley sitting out impact LeBron James?
19:30- How COVID-19 pandemic could a…
Several players opting out of NBA restart, will other big names follow suit?
1:30- How many players will opt out of the NBA restart?
7:00- How much does the location of Orlando weigh into the players hesitance?
13:00- Will there be an asterisk on the next NBA champion?
15:00- Do…
Why Jayson Tatum will not consider missing Celtics’ reboot to NBA season
Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper discuss how players concerns will impact the NBA returning to play, and Sherrod explains why Jayson Tatum will not miss the NBA’s reboot. Shandel Richardson, Miami Hea…