Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

Join Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay on their latest podcast episode as they unpack Jaylen Brown's contentious Supermax contract, highlight the remarkable skills of Victor Wembanyama, and spotlight promising New England NBA prospects. Alongside these engaging discussions, they also delve into Goodman's outlook on upcoming NBA draft classes and share insights on West Virginia's Coach Bob Huggins. EPISODE TIMELINE: 0:00 Bob Ryan: Jaylen Brown doesn't deserve a Supermax but he will likely get it 2:45 Goodman: Jaylen Brown around the 25th best player in NBA 6:00 Goodman says the upcoming draft classes are underwhelming 7:00 Victor Wembanyama is the real deal 11:00 OKC Loading up 12:55 Victor shut down 13:55 West Virginia Coach Bob Huggins in rehab 20:25 Top 2 Players in Country could be from New England 20:45 Cooper Flagg from Newport, Maine 22:50 New top player AJ Dybantsa from Brockton 25:30 US U19 lose to France and Turkey THE BOB RYAN & JEFF GOODMAN NBA PODCAST IS POWERED BY: FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in bonus bets! Take your first swing at betting MLB on FanDuel and get TEN TIMES your first bet amount in bonus bets - up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS – win or lose. 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. Factor Meals! Visit https://factormeals.com/SCRIBE50 to get 50% off your first box! Factor is America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in as Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to Marcus Smart's recent comments on his trade to the Grizzlies. They discuss Smart's reactions, and the potential impact of his departure on the Celtics and the city of Boston. Moving on, they discuss the new four-year, $53 million sign-and-trade deal that sends Grant Williams to the the Dallas Mavericks. This episode of the Ryan & Goodman podcast is sponsored by: FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in bonus bets! Take your first swing at betting MLB on FanDuel and get TEN TIMES your first bet amount in bonus bets - up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS – win or lose. 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the dust has settled following the Kristaps Porzingis-Marcus Smart trade, Bob, Jeff and Gary discuss their thoughts after reassessing the deal. Bob Ryan walks back some of his initial criticisms about Porzingis and talks about his fit, and admits he feels better about the deal after doing his homework. The guys also discuss what Boston got from Marcus Smart, and what they'll miss after sending him to Memphis. With free agency looming on the horizon, what other moves could the Celtics make with their roster? Join the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast with Gary Tanguay as they discuss all of that and more, including the outcome of the 2023 NBA Draft. This episode of the Ryan & Goodman podcast is sponsored by: FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in bonus bets! Take your first swing at betting MLB on FanDuel and get TEN TIMES your first bet amount in bonus bets - up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS – win or lose. 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a late night trade that shocked fans, the Boston Celtics have moved longtime Celtics guard and former DPOY Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a trade for Kristaps Porzingis. Boston will also be receiving two first round picks (25th overall in 2023, 2024 via Golden State). With moves being necessary ahead of the new CBA changes as well as the Celtics needing to shake up their team, how do we grade this trade for the Celtics? Join the Ryan and Goodman Podcast with Gary Tanguay as they discuss. This episode of the Ryan & Goodman podcast is sponsored by: FanDuel Sportsbook is the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up to $1000 DOLLARS when you visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON! That’s $1000 back in BONUS BETS if your first bet doesn’t win. 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MI, NJ, OH, PA, IL, TN, VA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), Gamblinghelplinema.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA), visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-522-4700 (WY), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Jeff & Gary react to the Bradley Beal + Chris Paul trade before Goodman previews this week's NBA Draft, including Victor Wembayamba, but which players will be available for the Celtics & will Brad Stevens make a deal or pick at No. 35? 1:00: Reactions to Bradley Beal + Chris Paul trade 6:55: How come the Celtics weren't able to pull this off? 11:28: What do the Suns need to add? 13:22: Will Brad Stevens make a major move? 14:30: Are the Celtics' core flaws correctable? 17:22: Jaylen Brown's struggles 19:07: How legit is the Victor Wembamyamba hype? 25:10: Is this year's draft class too raw/unpredictable? 27:48: Players who should be available for the Celtics at No. 35 31:41: Bob Huggins firing 37:29: The Larry Brown news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Celtics end up trading one of their core players & how should they proceed in light of Bradley Beal potentially being on the move? Bob, Jeff & Gary discuss and recap the 2023 NBA Finals 0:56 NBA Finals reaction 12:50 Future of Celtics, Jays tandem 14:44 Could Celtics Beat Denver? 18:06 Is it time for Celtics to Move on From Marcus Smart? 21:35 Bradley Beal discussion 26:02 The door was wide open for Boston 28:00 Zion trade rumors 31:11 Ja Morant suspended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Miami Heat tied the NBA Finals 1-1. How will the Denver Nuggets respond as the series shifts to Miami? And, after stating he plans on keeping Joe Mazzulla and potentially Jaylen Brown, how will Brad Stevens improve the Celtics' roster? 1:04: How Miami Heat tied the Nuggets 1-1 in the NBA Finals 6:20: What Miami has that the Celtics lack 8:38: What do the Heat have to do to win this series? 12:52: What's the key for Denver to win at Miami? 16:18: Brad Stevens' kept Joe Mazzulla & added Sam Cassell to the coaching staff 22:37: What's the free agency market for Grant Williams looking like? 24:11: Jaylen Brown's future in Boston 25:20: Is Robert Williams still a liability? 30:37: Kyrie Irving reportedly trying to woo LeBron James to Dallas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will Brad Stevens approach the Celtics' offseason & should there be drastic changes for Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown? Bob, Jeff & Gary discuss and preview this year's NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets 0:54: The Celtics' disappointing Game 7 finish 3:12: What we learned about Jaylen Brown 9:40: Joe Mazzulla's offensive gameplan for Game 7 14:31: Did the Celtics quit against the Heat? 16:50: Would you look at trading Jaylen Brown? 21:54: Is it time to split up Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown? 24:23: The biggest issue that comes with attempting to trade Jaylen Brown 30:37: Was hiring Joe Mazzulla a mistake? 33:02: Who's winning the 2023 NBA Finals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Heat sweep Celtics & will Joe Mazzulla keep his job? Just a couple of questions for Bob, Jeff & Gary to answer, along with how did Boston reach this point at this stage of the playoffs? And what does LeBron James' future in Los Angeles look like? 1:05: Bob & Jeff on what happened to the Celtics in Game 3 5:32: Something's wrong in the Celtics locker room. What's going on? 7:08: Did something happen between Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown? 10:18: The All-NBA underdog Heat players impacting the Eastern Conference Finals 12:48: Do the Celtics miss Ime Udoka? 17:33: Is Joe Mazzulla no longer the answer for this team? 22:46: Jaylen Brown's potential max deal offer 27:39: The NBA's greatest 0-3 comeback effort 28:51: The Denver Nuggets heading to the NBA Finals 32:22: What do we make of Anthony Davis in the Western Conference Finals? 35:09: Is this the last time we'll see LeBron James this deep in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum's historic performance carries Celtics back to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they'll take on Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Can Nikola Jokic lead the Denver Nuggets past LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers? 0:49: Jayson Tatum, Celtics win Game 7 2:07: Was that Jayson Tatum's greatest performance? 6:12: What's next for Doc Rivers, the Sixers? 8:00: Robert Williams' Impact vs. Sixers 9:36: FanDuel 11:52: Initial thoughts on Celtics vs. Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals 15:30: Should Joe Mazzulla stick with the double-big starting lineup? 17:39: Who's winning the Western Conference Finals between Lakers & Nuggets? 21:28: NBA coaches fired a few years removed from winning the title or making a Finals appearance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a 3-2 lead intact for the 76ers, are the Celtics destined for a second-round exit? Bob, Jeff & Gary discuss while explaining how Boston reached this point & how the Warriors will fare against the Lakers in their 3-1 uphill battle of a series. 0:56: The Celtics collapse in Game 5 3:25: What led to Joel Embiid's maturation process 8:12: Did we sleep in Philly's depth? 11:16: Doc Rivers is outcoaching Joe Mazzulla 17:50: Al Horford's 0fer 22:49: Is the Sixers/Celtics series over? 24:32: Is Joel Embiid the most talented big man in NBA history? 31:25: Are the Warriors dead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will the Celtics respond to the Sixers after losing Game 1, it's time to take the Denver Nuggets seriously in light of their 2-0 lead against the Phoenix Suns. Bob, Jeff & Gary discuss. 1:00: Embiid-less Sixers beat Celtics in Game 1. Are the Celtics missing a killer's instinct? 4:40: How much of Philly's stealing Game 1 has to do with Joe Mazzulla & Doc Rivers? 7:28: Can the Sixers beat Celtics in a series without Embiid? 9:35: Doc Rivers' ranking in Boston sports' history + tribute to Heather Walker 12:46: FanDuel 15:10: Should Philly rest Joel Embiid for Game 2? 19:20: Which Celtics player is going to whip the team into shape? 23:48: Is it time to take the Nuggets seriously? 28:39: Have we ever seen a player as impactful as LeBron James at his age? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After failing to close out the Hawks, the Celtics head to Atlanta for Game 6 & do the Lakers have a legit chance to make it back to the NBA Finals? Which team has enough fight to come back in their series & which one will be making a surprisingly deep playoff run? Bob, Jeff & Gary weigh in & discuss what the future holds for teams such as the Bucks, Kings, and Heat. 0:45: Hawks beat Celtics to force Game 6 in Atlanta; what happened? 5:11: Should Joe Mazzulla have benched Marcus Smart? 8:50: FanDuel 10:11: Is it time to worry about the Lakers? 13:17: Will Kevin Durant cement his legacy if he wins a championship with the Suns? 17:41: Do the Bucks have enough to come back and win their series against the Heat? 20:11: Can the Knicks cause problems? 23:40: Do you really want to see the Kings make a deep run, or is it best if we don't? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Jeff & Gary react to Celtics' first-round series against the Hawks thus far, Grant Williams needing minutes, Malcolm Brogdon's first season in Boston, and more news surrounding the NBA 0:47: Are Celtics favored to win an NBA championship? 3:09: Who's calling the shots for the Celtics' rotation? 5:53: Congrats to Malcolm Brogdon 9:21: Derrick White is a different player 11:32: FanDuel 13:06: Does this first-round series tell us anything about Boston? 15:06: Nick Nurse fired 19:36: How will the Trae Young saga play out with Quin Snyder 20:40: 76ers' flagrant & ejections 23:40: Draymond Green's stomp/suspension 27:40: Dillion Brooks chirps at LeBron James 29:40: Injuries stacking up during the NBA Finals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Jaylen Brown make All-NBA & what do we make of his latest injury? Also, what's next for Rudy Gobert after hitting his teammate? And how will the Dallas Mavericks & Kyrie Irving bounce back from a disappointing regular season? Bob, Jeff & Gary weigh in. 0:47: Rudy Gobert suspended for fighting teammate Kyle Anderson 6:30: LeBron James & Lakers' chances of making a deep playoff run 8:38: Did Jeff anticipate Austin Reeves' success in the NBA? 10:40: Did the Mavericks intentionally tank at the end of the regular season? 15:55: Jaylen Brown's hand injury 17:32: The likelihood we see Jaylen Brown make All-NBA 23:07: Is there a better situation for Jaylen Brown than the Celtics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Jeff & Gary are back to recap the NCAA Final Four, the Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese controversy and the Celtics' push into the playoffs 1:05 UConn Wins Mens Tournament 9:15 LSU beats Iowa, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese controversy 14:55 Gary gives Goodman his flowers 17:00 Jeff gives Bob his flowers 19:33 The Wild West (Lakers, Suns, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Warriors) 25:19 Will Celtics Seed Cost them in Playoffs? 26:33 Celtics getting left off the hook? 29:30 Can the Knicks make noise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FAU's stunning victory and plenty of reaction from the NCAA basketball tournaments, including Final Four predictions in the men's bracket & how good Caitlin Clark has been on the women's side. Bob, Jeff & Gary react. 0:38: Goodman’s update from the road 2:04: Thoughts on the NCAA’s Final Four 9:20: Who is FAU? 14:52: FanDuel 16:00: San Diego State call at the end of the game 23:25: How good is Caitlin Clark? 25:42: Will Celtics top Bucks for the no. 1 seed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Gary respond to Jaylen Brown's recent interview, addressing his future with the Celtics & Jeff provides the latest from the NCAA Basketball Tournament, including his favorites to win it all 1:19: Rick Pitino's new job 8:07: Will St. John succeed & is Pitino one of the greatest basketball coaches ever? 11:09: FanDuel is now in Massachusetts! 12:18: Ed Cooley off to Georgetown 21:15: NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's biggest upsets 25:07: Favorites to win the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship 28:21: Alabama & Brandon Miller controversy 32:26: Reactions to Jaylen Brown's recent interview addressing his future with the Celtics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA handed down its suspension on Ja Morant, the Celtics are struggling on their six-game road trip & how good are Joel Embiid and the Sixers? 1:00: The latest on Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies 5:32: Celtics' recent struggles 8:10: Fanduel is in Massachusetts 10:00: How can the Celtics turn this around + are the Sixers a legitimate threat? 14:54: Russell Westbrook's impact on the Clippers 19:05: Goodman's pick to win NCAA March Madness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time to push the panic button regarding the Celtics in the Eastern Conference? Also, what's next for Ja Morant & the Grizzlies, and what do we take away from JJ Redick + Kendrick Perkins' passionate MVP debate on ESPN? 0:47: What's gone wrong with the Celtics? 5:20: Did we overreact to how great this team was, or is it still too early to panic about the 2022-23 Celtics? 10:35: JJ Redick & Kendrick Perkins MVP debate on ESPN's First Take 14:17: Kevin Durant Suns debut 19:40: What do we make of the surging Knicks? 22:17: Order HelloFresh today! 23:33: Ja Morant ordered to stay away from the Grizzlies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay discuss if the Bucks are better than the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Jeff & Gary react to JJ Reddick's controversial take on Larry Bird & Gary and Jeff respond to Bob stating the Celtics have the deepest roster in the NBA 0:42: JJ Reddick on Larry Bird as 3PT shooting 11:35: All-Star Game in 2023 14:05: How to fix the ASG 20:30: Bob Ryan: Celtics Have DEEPEST Team I Have Ever Seen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay react to the Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVII against the Eagles and discuss why Russell Westbrook is so disrespected 0:00 Chiefs Beat Eagles in Super Bowl 6:30 Who in the NBA could possibly be in the NFL? 12:00 Is Russell Westbrook too disrespected? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Durant is heading to Phoenix, Russell Westbrook is out of LA (for now), and the Celtics add a stretch-big. Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman & Gary Tanguay react to a hectic 2023 NBA Trade Deadline. 1:00: Suns trade for Kevin Durant 5:20: Who wins it all now? 7:00: KD's fit in Phoenix 8:20: The East is now a 3-team race 10:20: The fall of a superteam? 14:35: Lakers move Westbrook and acquire D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley & Jarred Vanderbilt 18:08: Warriors trade James Wiseman for Sadiq Bey 22:34: Josh Hart traded to Knicks 23:43: Celtics traded for Mike Muscala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After beating Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record, has LeBron James changed your opinion on who the NBA's greatest of all time is? And what should we expect from Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic & the Dallas Mavericks? 1:00: LeBron James beats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record 3:00: Is it fair to crown LeBron James as the GOAT? & the biggest differences between LeBron & Jordan 10:08: Cooking with HelloFresh 12:30: Should we all have seen Kyrie Irving to Dallas coming? 17:00: Why did Kyrie leave Cleveland & want out of Brooklyn? 25:32: Jayson Tatum's minutes per game. Is this a concern for Boston? 28:35: Who's your MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celtics beat the Nets in an epic blowout; how bad was TD Garden for Kyrie Irving? Tom Brady is calling it quits, but is he the all-time sport's GOAT? We discuss 0:42: Celtics embarrass Kyrie Irving + Nets 4:32: How badly did Irving get booed at TD Garden? 6:58: What will Ben Simmons' story eventually be? 9:37: Tom Brady retiring for good 12:40: Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, or LeBron James? 20:11: Damian Lillard for Player of the Month & it's not even close 24:00: Are the Warriors the favorites to come out of the West? + New All-Star Game format Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Celtics stay atop the Eastern Conference without load management & Damian Lillard scores 60? Why's NBA scoring through the roof this season? Regarding scoring, LeBron James is soon on his way to becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer, and has frustration boiled over for Steph Curry and the Warriors? Bob, Jeff & Gary discuss. 0:54 How should Celtics manage the rest of the season? (load management) 5:42 Marcus Smart's importance and evolution as a PG 7:23 Bam crushes C's 11:34 Damian Lillard scores 60 vs. Jazz 14:56 Young athletes' spotlight 19:04 GOAT of Michigan Basketball 20:04 AD's return, Will the Lakers play playoffs? 23:30 Lebron James is about to pass Kareem on the all-time scoring list 29:04 Steph Curry was thrown out vs. Grizzlies 30:20 Ja Morant walking dog up the court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Gary remember the life & career of Chris Ford. Also, should we start calling Joel Embiid & the Sixers championship contenders? We discuss. 0:45: RIP Chris Ford 7:03: Chris Ford's coaching stints 12:24: Embiid scores 41; are we sleeping on him & the Sixers? 17:15: Jalen Green joins the 40+ club 19:00: Celtics Vs. Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Jeff & Gary react to Boston starting Rob Williams, NBA's MVP conversation & which teams can challenge the Celtics. 0:51: Celtics get back on track, maintain NBA's best record 4:00: Who could challenge Celtics? 7:07: Who is the MVP right now? 8:00: Where does Jokic rank among big passers? 13:36: Can the Pelicans survive without Zion? 21:13: How will the West end up? 24:15: Jalen Brunson showing out with Knicks 28:19: Jeff's summary of College Basketball season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why's offense been so explosive in the NBA of late, including Donovan Mitchell's 71 points in the Cavs' overtime win against the Bulls & what's wrong with the Celtics? We discuss the latest, including the Nets' winning streak, and whether or not Joe Mazzulla will turn things around for Boston. 0:48: Why the offensive explosion throughout the NBA? 6:34: How much credit are we giving Donovan Mitchell for his 71 points? 16:57: OKC drops 150 points without SGA in a blowout win against Celtics 19:36: Why are the Celtics winless in 2023? 30:32: By the end of the season, will we forget all about Boston struggling throughout this stretch? 32:03: How good are the Brooklyn Nets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luka Doncic's historic 60-point career-high triple-double performance against the Knicks and why it was so dramatic & what led to the Celtics' epic turnaround? 1:14: Luka's career-high 60-point triple-double 5:45: Why it's hard to label one player the "face of the NBA" 10:50: Bob says don't sleep on Joel Embiid & the Sixers 12:52: What's going on with the Brooklyn Nets? 20:55: The Celtics' recent turnaround 27:35: Why Bob had to go to the Celtics/Rockets game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics went 5-5 in their last ten games, and why did Jayson Tatum take a game off? We'll discuss it. Also, Robert Sarver is in the headlines again, and how long can the Lakers survive without Anthony Davis? 1:00: Celtics are .500 in their last ten games. What's wrong with Boston? 5:25: Did Jayson Tatum miss Sunday's game because of his son's birthday party? 10:40: Is the rookie of the year debate over? 15:41: Robert Sarver sold his share of the Phoenix Suns 22:10: Elite performances from Devin Booker, Nikola Jokic, and Jordan Poole 24:32: Anthony Davis' injury & the Lakers 28:58: A tribute to Louis Orr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zion Williamson is leading the Pelicans at the top of the Western Conference & the champion Warriors sent a message to the Celtics. We also pay tribute to the late Paul Silas 1:06: The Warriors aren't done? 6:08: Zion Williamson putting Pelicans back on the map 10:57: Gregg Popovich's 26th anniversary 14:03: Are we seeing the beginning of the end of Kyrie Irving? 17:02: When Gary fell in love with basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaylen Brown, Tatum & the Celtics' impressive win, can Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving turn things around in Brooklyn, and Anthony Davis delivers for the Lakers? Bob, Jeff & Gary discuss it all. 0:55: Jaylen Brown carries the Celtics 6:00: Where are the minutes for Payton Pritchard?/Brogdon's impact 8:26: Al Horford's two-year extension 10:27: Can Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving & the Nets turn things around? 13:09: The evolution of Jaylen Brown & Kyrie Irving's relationship 17:50: Anthony Davis' big night for the Lakers 20:22: LeBron James passes Magic Johnson in NBA all-time assists list 23:58: Trae Young vs. Nate McMillan 28:55: Why's Louisville struggling so badly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff & Gary discuss if Jayson Tatum is the best player in the world and where he sits on the MVP ladder. Also, when do the Celtics remove the interim tag from Joe Mazzulla? 0:33 Bob is booked! 1:29 Is Jayson Tatum the BEST Player in the World? 5:48 When does Joe Mazzulla become head coach? 8:21 Is Kevin Durant misunderstood? 14:46 What tier are the Heat and Cavs in? 19:08 Where is Zion's career headed? 21:32 College Ball notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay discuss if Boston is too reliant on the 3-point shot. They also discuss the latest headlines in the NBA. 1:07: Are the Celtics too reliant on the 3? 6:00: Are the Celtics better than the Bucks at full strength? 11:21: Is Ben Simmons returning to form? 16:00: Can Klay return to form? + Warriors struggles 18:51: Kings have a 6-game win streak; Are they for real? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How long will the Celtics remain the hottest team in the NBA, and do the Brooklyn Nets have a chance to turn their season around with or without Kyrie Irving? Bob, Jeff & Gary discuss the first month of the regular season, including Steph Curry scoring 50 in a losing effort and which legitimate teams are on the up and up. 00:52: Why Goodman's on the road 02:52: Celtics showing off their depth on an eight-game winning streak 9:30: Grant Williams and Jaylen Brown are making significant progress 14:26: Why can't the Warriors win on the road & will they turn things around? 17:35: Steph Curry/last time Bob covered a game where someone scored 50 points in a losing effort 22:40: Which teams are off to a phony or legitimate start to the season? The Grizzlies, Blazers, etc. 27:33: Can the Nets bounce back from their slow start with Kyrie Irving? 32:10: Bob's upcoming column Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Jayson Tatum trailing anyone this early in the MVP race? Why is Dwight Howard not playing in the association anymore, and is LA basketball dead? Bob, Jeff & Gary discuss 0:52: Is Jayson Tatum leading NBA's early MVP race? If not, who is? 9:40: Ja Morant's impact 11:40: Is LA basketball dead? 14:21: Why Dwight Howard isn't playing in the NBA anymore 17:30: Bob Ryan's least favorite NBA player in the past 15 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Jeff, and Gary discuss the Nets' suspension of Kyrie Irving and the reports that they plan to hire Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash as head coach 0:51 Ime Udoka to be hired by Nets 4:29 Celtics seeking no compensation 7:19 Celtics players upset about Udoka to Brooklyn 12:25 Kyrie Irving suspended by Nets 15:57 Goodman's story about Kyrie Irving's first months in Boston 20:43 How would David Stern have handled the Kyrie Irving situation? 27:52 Celtics start and impressions of Joe Mazzulla 33:42 Louisville basketball won’t face postseason ban, Rick Pitino not penalized in IARP ruling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One week into the 2022-23 NBA season, Bob & Jeff evaluate the Celtics, Nets & Sixers' respective beginnings 0:51: Celtics lose their first game of the season; what's your early assessment? 3:11: How long can the Celtics succeed without Rob Williams? 7:14: What's wrong with the Sixers? 13:42: Early impressions of Ben Simmons with the Nets 20:04: Utah Jazz contenders or pretenders? 22:19: Did we overrate LeBron & Anthony Davs' ability to carry the Lakers? 25:47: Jeff read Gary's book? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's only the first game but did the Celtics put the NBA on notice following their win against the Sixers? We discuss & how good the Lakers are after their loss to the Warriors 1:14: Celtics' Bill Russell pregame ceremony at the home opener 4:00: Did the Celtics make a statement in their win against the Sixers? 7:09: Jayson Tatum's magnificent performance 10:20: Malcolm Brogdon's impact 14:50: Joe Mazzulla's coaching debut 17:18: Jaylen Brown is back & better than ever 23:35: James Harden looked good against the Celtics 25:16: Why Jeff's had it with superstars complaining about fouls 30:25: Statement game by the Warriors beating up the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golden State Warriors fined Draymond Green for punching Jordan Poole. Was this the right decision? Also, is Victor Wembanyama worth the hype? We discuss 0:42: Draymond Green fined, not suspended for punching Jordan Poole 4:52: Draymond's development from NCAA to the pros 7:16: Will the NBA intervene and suspend Green? 12:50: Victor Wembanyama mania; is Victor worth the hype? 18:33: Lonzo & LaMelo Ball are both injured 27:05: On this day in 1979, Magic Johnson & Larry Bird made their NBA debut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff discuss the significance of the Celtics signing Blake Griffin & what they made of Ben Simmons' first game as a member of the Brooklyn Nets 1:06: Ben Simmons returns for Nets + Are the Nets a threat to win the East? 12:21: Kawhi Leonard returns from ACL injury 16:40: Try Athletic Greens Now! 17:41: Celtics Sign Blake Griffin + Celtics roster is better 23:04: Can Sam Hauser make an impact? 24:18: Will Celtics return to NBA Finals? 26:20: Victor Wembanyama vs. Scoot Henderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Jeff, and Gary react to the Celtics suspending Ime Udoka for the entire 2022-23 NBA season. 1:15: Reaction to Ime Udoka's suspension 12:04: Will Udoka ever return to the Celtics? 13:30: Celtics players react to Udoka's suspension 14:25: Joe Mazzulla takes over as Interim Head Coach 20:30: Why not hire Damon Stoudamire? 24:00: Boston still contenders? + Should they trade Robert Williams? 29:24: Khris Middleton (wrist) is not ready for the start of the season 31:32: Deandre Ayton does not look happy in Phoenix 34:02: NCAA Gives University of Memphis Basketball Probation, Fine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will Rob Williams' injury impact the 2022-23 Celtics? What's the next step for Boston between now and training camp? 1:05: Rob Williams' injury; expected to miss 4-6 weeks 3:56: Do we label Rob Williams 'injury prone' & how good are the Celtics without Rob? 9:47: In light of recent reports, should the Celtics sign DeMarcus Cousins? 11:32: Bob Ryan on the best Celtics team that didn't win a title 20:33: Celtics to honor Bill Russell throughout 2022-23 26:13: What Bob's been waiting for LeBron James to do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Jeff & Gary react to the NBA suspending Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver & preview the Eastern Conference. Will the Celtics take a step back this season? 1:35: Robert Sarver suspended and fined by the NBA... Was the punishment enough? 7:10: What to look forward to this NBA season 9:20: Lebron's plan to play with his sons 16:45: Who has the biggest coaching challenge this season? 23:40: Will the Celtics regress this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff react to the Donovan Mitchell trade & Danilo Gallinari's torn ACL. Should Boston pursue Carmelo Anthony now? And, in light of his take on Kevin Durant, Bob responds to his "haters" 0:58: Bob Ryan reacts to the backlash of his Kevin Durant comments from last week's episode 2:27: Does Bob regret calling Durant a S***head? 6:46: Reactions to the Donovan Mitchell trade 12:50: What does Danilo Gallinari's injury mean for the Celtics? 15:22: Should Boston sign Carmelo Anthony? 21:32: 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame finalists 31:15: Giannis' injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob goes off about Kevin Durant as he, Jeff & Gary discuss the "end" to the trade drama in Brooklyn. Chet Holmgren is out for the season and the latest on Danilo Gallinari's injury 1:14: Bob calls KD a sh*t head + Goodman makes case for Durant to Boston 11:04: How will Steve Nash feel after this summer & how will Ben Simmons fit into all of this? 17:08: Chet Holmgren out for season 23:43: Danilo Gallinari tears meniscus 26:02: Terrence Williams pleads guilty in scheme to defraud NBA’s health plan 30:28: Pat Beverly to the Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff & Gary revisit Jayson Tatum's wrist injury and react to his recent comments. They also evaluate Jaylen Brown's value and how that affects Brad Stevens and the Celtics while waiting for Brooklyn Nets' situation with Kevin Durant to come to a resolution 1:00: Jayson Tatum's wrist injury 4:13: How did the injury affect Jayson Tatum? 5:31: Do the Celtics need Durant? + Nets need to deal him ASAP 8:28 Is Jaylen Brown overrated? 10:57: Brad Stevens is in WIN-NOW Mode + KD just wants to hoop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics better off without Kevin Durant? Bob & Jeff weigh in on what's best for Boston as we wait and see what's next for Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets 0:50: Who has leverage in the Brooklyn Nets/Kevin Durant situation 3:21: Celtics good enough to win a championship without Durant 7:52: Will Boston be the favorite to win a title if the Celtics land KD 10:02: Durant was lovable up until he ran to Golden State 15:37: No NBA games on Election Day 19:48: Bob & Jeff's tribute to Pete Carril Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices