Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

Bob & Jeff discuss the NBA Finals, including Giannis Antetokounmpo's epic Game 4 performance, Devin Booker's impact, and predict who will win it all. Also, Sixers' Ben Simmons is on the trade block 1:13: Seeing Suns & Bucks fans take in these NBA Finals has been cool to watch 4:20: Is this best for the NBA & will we get a Game 7? 7:50: Giannis Antetokounmpo's greatest blocked shot 10:58: Devin Booker's crucial mistakes in Game 4 13:08: Khris Middleton & the best sidekicks the NBA Finals has ever seen 16:58: Who's the president of the Kevin McHale fan club? 18:20: Khris Middleton's story/game 21:20: NBA Finals predictions 24:18: Team USA concerns & Gregg Popovich attacks reporter 27:35: Why did they call Kevin Love? 35:36: Ben Simmons on the trade block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celtics' Ime Udoka's receiving the highest of praise for a rookie head coach; Bob & Jeff explain. Are the Bucks doomed without Giannis Antetokounmpo? What's next for Chauncey Billups and the Trail Blazers and Bob weighs in on the Kevin Durant & Jackie MacMullan spat 1:10: Are injuries tainting the 2021 NBA Playoffs? 6:00: Welcome back, Cam Reddish 7:47: No Giannis for the Bucks, where was Khris Middleton? 13:06: Kawhi Leonard & the Clippers 18:40: How well does Bob know Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? 20:05: Are expectations for Ime Udoka too high? 25:20: Will Marcus Smart ultimately become the Celtics' starting point guard? 27:03: What do you make of Rick Carlisle's departure from the Mavs? 31:01: The Portland Trail Blazers' Chauncey Billups press conference 35:00: How will the Billups hire affect Damian Lillard? 40:10: Is Danny Ainge heading to the Utah Jazz? 42:40: Bob's take on Kevin Durant & Jackie MacMullan spat 45:25: Was Phil Jackson a racist? Scottie Pippen goes off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TJ McConnell joins Bob & Jeff to talk about his NBA career, upbringing, and his upcoming free agency process. Ryan & Goodman also break down the Western Conference finals, including DeAndre Ayton's impact against the Clippers and Chis Paul's return. Also, do the Hawks have a legit chance vs. the Bucks? 1:03: Goodman tells TJ McConnell a special story 2:30: How McConnell is currently playing "the waiting game" 8:05: Who's TJ's pick to win this year's NBA Finals? 10:33: Watching DeAndre Ayton in the Western Conference Finals 14:02: Is Ben Simmons currently taking on unfair criticism? 17:18: What's it like growing up in a family that's overly passionate about basketball? 19:00: McConnell's favorite Joel Embiid story in Philly 23:00: Pacers at full-strength would surprise people 25:40: McConnell's reaction to hearing that Brad Stevens stepped down from coaching 30:30: The NBA's new rules 32:00: Toughest player McConnell ever had to guard 37:51: Cam Payne goes off in Game 2 for the Suns 43:55: Do the Hawks have a chance against the Bucks? 45:48: The Rockets will have a dilemma picking at no.2 in this year's NBA Draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucks & Sixers are both on the brink of elimination; which team will prevail in the East? Bob & Jeff discuss. Also, which NBA team has the most attractive head coaching vacancy? 1:00: Will injuries ultimately be what we remember about the 2021 NBA Playoffs? 4:08: How has Ben Simmons reached this far without a jump shot?7:05: There's no excuse for Doc Rivers & the Sixers' Game 5 meltdown 9:02: Give the Hawks credit but will ATL actually knockout Philly?11:11: Goodman isn't counting the Bucks out yet 14:45: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo overrated? 16:40: Will Chris Paul be available for Game 1 of the WCF? 18:04: Goodman's crazy Chris Paul story and why CP3 doesn't talk to Goodman anymore 20:45: Ryan says CP3 has to get to the NBA Finals 22:20: Jayson Tatum & Donovan Mitchell All-NBA's money snubs 27:40: Ranking all of the NBA's coaching vacancies from best-to-last 33:35: Who's your pick for NBA Rookie of the Year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff break down the second round of the NBA Playoffs, including Kevin Durant; is he the greatest scorer we've ever seen? Nikola Jokic wins the MVP award but will the Nuggets survive the Suns? Also, is Damian Lillard on the move? & can Giannis ever lead the Bucks to the NBA Finals? 0:45: LeBron James is out of the playoffs; how disappointing were the Lakers? 2:40: What's next for the Bucks if they can't beat the Nets? 4:00: Can the Bucks win a title with Giannis as the no. 1 option?5:45: Are the Nets a better team without James Harden? 8:35: Is Kevin Durant the greatest scorer of all time? 13:57: Do the Bucks have any chance of coming back in their series vs the Nets? 16:10: Joel Embiid vs the Hawks 17:51: ATL's bench has been key; the Hawks continue to overachieve 21:40: Can Trae Young carry a team through a deep playoff run?24:16: Nikola Jokic's greatness 27:40: Are the Nets & Suns destined to reach the 2021 NBA Finals? 30:40: The day Goodman first watched Blake Griffin play 36:00: Is the AAU circuit/culture hurting the NBA in terms of All-Stars wanting to team up with one another? 38:32: Is Damian Lillard on the move? 41:44: Bob Ryan's 2021 NBA Finals prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan & Goodman react to Danny Ainge and the Celtics' big announcement. As Brad Stevens transitions into the front office, will it make the Celtics better? And, who should be the Celtics' newest head coach? 1:03: How Goodman found out about Danny Ainge retiring from the Celtics president of basketball operations 2:10: Brad Stevens will replace Ainge. Was this Stevens' decision or Celtics' ownership? 7:00: It's hard to believe Brad Stevens will never coach again 12:52: If you're Stevens, who are you hiring as your replacement?14:36: Goodman's favorite candidate to replace Brad Stevens 19:30: Grading Danny Ainge's 18 years as Celtics president of basketball operations 22:41: Coach K & Duke26:49: Duke's legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff respond to Kyrie Irving's "subtle racism" comments about Celtics fans at TD Garden & are the Nets an unstoppable force in the NBA Playoffs? 0:58: Jeff's story at his daughter's game 2:00: Running into Tyler Hansbrough 5:33: Will the Celtics wave the white flag? 7:18: Are the Clippers in trouble? 9:10: New development in the Luka Doncic is the modern-day Larry Bird claim 12:11: How good is Utah? 17:12: Are the Bucks a title contender? 21:11: Knicks fans back at MSG 24:16: Fan dumps popcorn on Russell Westbrook 27:04: Kyrie Irving is taunting Celtics fans 30:07: Bob talks about being accused of being a racist 32:27: What's going to happen at TD Garden in Game 3? 35:44: Are the Nets an unstoppable force? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff recap the NBA's exciting Play-In Tournament that included an epic showdown between LeBron James & Steph Curry, and Jayson Tatum dropped 50 points for the Celtics. But, how good are the Lakers heading into their series against the Suns? We discuss and recap Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 0:51: How good was the NBA's Play-In Tournament? 1:40: LeBron James Vs Steph Curry 4:22: Did LeBron really see three hoops or is he up for an Academy Award? 6:22: Bob Ryan's rant on the officiating in the Lakers/Warriors game 11:00: At this stage in his career, how long will Steph Curry sustain this impressive level of play 13:45: Do you believe in LeBron James & the Lakers topping the Suns in the first round? 17:28: Goodman took in Jayson Tatum's 50-point game as a spectator at TD Garden 21:09: Goodman still likes Bradley Beal over Jaylen Brown for the Celtics 22:18: Celtics vs Nets predictions 24:55: How do you feel about Philly's chances? 27:19: Bob Ryan's Hall of Fame weekend & speeches30:26: KG's Hall of Fame speech 32:06: Tim Duncan's speech 33:42: If Kobe was still with us... 35:42: Does Robert Horry belong in the Basketball Hall of Fame? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg chimes in on what went wrong with the 2020-21 Celtics. Will Boston consider firing Brad Stevens or Danny Ainge? Chris joins Bob & Jeff as the three explore options, make predictions and explain why the Celtics were so underwhelming 0:50: Forsberg's Bob Ryan story 2:52: Jaylen Brown's injury & future 4:53: Why Goodman says Celtics should still trade Jaylen Brown for Bradley Beal 7:00: Are the Celtics the most disappointing team of the 2020-21 NBA season? 8:32: Who sits atop of the Celtics blame game? 13:41: Why Goodman wants kind of wants Brad Stevens out of Boston 17:06: Why Chris believes Celtics need better coaching 21:26: Bob on what could have salvaged the Celtics' season 23:35: Do Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown even like playing together? 25:40: Could the Celtics trade Brad Stevens to the Pacers? 28:33: How realistically close were the Celtics to making it to the NBA Finals in 2020? 30:28: Is Bradley Beal a better fit next to Jayson Tatum than Jaylen Brown? 34:06: Steph Curry's incredible season with the Warriors 36:38: Is it time for the Celtics to tank the season away? 43:26: Could Danny Ainge decide to walk out on the Celtics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will LeBron James and the Lakers partake in the NBA's Play-In Tournament & is Brad Stevens or Jaylen Brown leaving the Celtics a foregone conclusion? Jeff explains and Bob delivers his take on Russell Westbrook chasing triple-doubles 0:44: Do you support the Celtics' decision to retire Kevin Garnett's number? 3:39: Russell Westbrook stacking up triple-doubles 8:48: How does Russell Westbrook's triple-doubles compare to Oscar Robertson? 12:50: Bob Ryan's story from his days of moonlighting the Celtics on the road 17:33: Why Russell Westbrook will never quite get the respect that he deserves 19:11: Would Bradley Beal be a better sidekick for Jayson Tatum than Jaylen Brown? 20:33: The Celtics have to make a decision; either Brad Stevens is out or you trade Jaylen Brown 22:54: Derrick Rose's renaissance season & the Knicks 25:40: What is James Dolan doing? 28:24: LeBron James' opinion on the NBA's new Play-In Tournament 30:09: Are the Lakers in trouble? 32:44: The Udonis Haslem situation 36:00: Kyrie Irving's fined & are the Nets still the villains of the NBA? 41:00: Who Jeff predicts to be the next NCAA head coach to head to the NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Los Angeles be concerned over LeBron James' health and are the Lakers still favorites to win the West? Also, Kevin Love's odd behavior in Cleveland. What should happen to Love and the Cavs? 0:40: The sudden, tragic death of Terrence Clarke 5:12: Goodman's Terrence Clarke story at Brewster 7:20: Devin Booker & Chris Paul are cooking. When do we start calling the Suns title-contenders? 12:04: How Chris Paul's influence is making a big difference in Phoenix but how will this one end? 14:15: LeBron James is still out. Should we be worried? 20:45: How vulnerable are the Lakers and where do the Jazz & Clippers fit in all of this? 22:42: Bob Ryan's NBA Eastern Conference Power Rankings 27:30: NCAA's transfer pool 35:20: Reactions to Kevin Love's actions in Cleveland 38:08: Jeff Goodman's interesting Kevin Love story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff discuss New York's incredible winning streak and how Tom Thibodeau is an early candidate for Coach of the Year honors but can the Knicks win a playoff series this year? Also, Brad Stevens "recommits" and addresses the rumored offer to return to NCAA. How long is Stevens' "window" in Boston? 0:52: Was Brad Stevens ever considering leaving the Celtics? 3:15: How long will the Celtics stick with Brad Stevens? 5:43: Steph Curry's absurd stretch of games 9:04: Curry's influence on the game of basketball 10:26: Where does Steph Curry rank amongst the greatest NBA players of all time? 13:30: Top 10 all-time greatest NBA players? 19:24: James Harden sidelined, can the Nets finish strong? 23:04: Tom Thibodeau turning the Knicks around this season 27:10: Can the Knicks now lure a top-tier free agent? 31:48: Should the Knicks target Karl-Anthony Towns? 34:44: Bob Ryan's unique eye-popping NBA stat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff discuss NCAA's game-changing transfer rule change and what it means for the future. Also, the Knicks are hanging around while Jayson Tatum and the Celtics are rolling but can they keep this going? 1:17: 2021 NCAA men's basketball transfers 5:12: Kevin Ollie's new league and other new opportunities for student-athletes 9:35: Cade Cunningham's situation compared to others 11:30: Jamal Murray's injury & the Nuggets postseason run 17:05: Are we destined to see a Nets Vs. Sixers Eastern Conference Finals? 20:00: Are the Celtics back? 21:15: How important Kemba Walker will be for Boston in the playoffs 23:03: Can Robert Williams compete with Joel Embiid & other top NBA teams? 25:50: How shockingly good are the New York Knicks? 30:00: Zion Williamson going off/Why are the Pelicans not better?32:50: Do we believe that Anthony Edwards has never heard of Alex Rodriguez? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff break down Baylor upsetting Gonzaga, Roy Williams' replacement, and much more in this new episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff preview this week's NCAA Final Four games. Will Gonzaga advance and which underdog team should we look out for? Also, UCLA's upset and much more 1:23: UCLA upsets Michigan to advance to the Final Four 3:43: The Mick Cronin factor/story that led him to UCLA 7:13: Is Gonzaga destined to win it all? 12:00: Who Bob Ryan sees as a "young Pau Gasol" 17:23: The pep talk that fueled Gonzaga's Jalen Suggs 24:24: Is Jalen Suggs a No. 1 pick? 26:40: Final Four predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff breakdown one of the biggest trade deadlines in NBA history but which team was the grandest winner of them all? They discuss and get you ready for NCAA's Sweet 16 0:57: Was Lonzo Ball the second-biggest non-trade at the NBA deadline? 2:15: Does Victor Oladipo give the Heat closer to Brooklyn & Philly in the east? 4:50: How good are the Bulls after acquiring Nikola Vucevic? 8:50: How good is Aaron Gordon? 10:32: Rajon Rondo is heading to his seventh team since the Celtics; what does it say about the player? 16:03: Norman Powell is on the move 20:38: March Madness: Will the Final Four crowds suffice? 23:00: What are you most looking forward to in the Sweet 16?30:50: Why Oregon caught Bob's eye 36:00: Are you giving Creighton a chance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a realistic chance we see a split between Brad Stevens and the Celtics? Bob & Jeff discuss. Also, they preview the NCAA Basketball tournament, comb through its storylines and make their predictions 2:20: Is Brad Stevens leaving the Celtics? 5:58: Potential candidate for the coaching job at Indiana University 10:41: Goodman's update live from Indy for the NCAA Tournament 12:50: Is Mick Cronin the answer at UCLA? 14:57: NCAA officials' COVID-19 story 19:35: What's the storyline you're most looking forward to in this year's NCAA tournament? 24:08: Goodman's arriving at Indy to cover the NCAA tournament story 28:22: Final Four predictions 30:52: King of the East; the Nets or the 76ers? 35:46: Not feeling good about the Celtics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff react to Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard for using an anti-Semitic slur, the Nets signing Blake Griffin, and the breaking news from Duke & NCAA men's basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff explains why the Celtics should look into trading Jaylen Brown, his favorite options for Boston as the trade deadline approaches, and Bob makes an interesting Robert Williams suggestion. Also, two big NCAA topics and much more 0:57: Celtics should look into trading Jaylen Brown 2:50: Who moves up in the Celtics' depth chart if Jaylen Brown is on his way out? 6:56: JJ Reddick is a viable option for Boston 11:16: Goodman's NBA player sources say Celtics should stand pat 13:30: Anonymous NBA players react to a potential Brad Stevens firing 18:20: Bob's epic rant over All-Star Weekend 21:15: If you're LeBron, who are you taking at no. 1 in the All-Star Draft? 26:25: Greg McDermott's "plantation" remark & the backlash 31:18: Jim Boeheim's "5-foot-2" comment towards a reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's gone terribly wrong with the Celtics and is the season salvageable? Bob & Jeff Discuss. Also, NBA All-Star selections were announced; who was snubbed? & NCAA March Madness is back. 1:03: How Jeff stumped Danny Ainge 3:00: The Celtics & Knicks are currently tied; whose fault is this 6:40: Who's going to lead? The Celtics don't have anyone who's led by example 9:10: Celtics fans zeroing in on Brad Stevens; he's in the hot seat 12:50: The Utah Jazz's domination; how long can they keep this up? 17:15: LaMelo Ball's thriving in Charlotte; reputation's through the roof 20:15: Gordon Hayward's health with the Hornets and what is his value now compared to what it was in the offseason? 23:31: 2021 NBA All-Star Game snubs 27:45: Jeff's heading to NCAA March Madness 35:40: Who's going to be the new head coach for men's basketball at Boston College? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Jay King checks in to talk about the struggling Celtics, how Danny Ainge can repair the roster and how much blame does Brad Stevens truly deserves for this 2:08: What's the Celtics' biggest issue? 7:00: How high is Robert Williams' ceiling? 10:04: Do the Celtics miss Gordon Hayward? 14:48: Are the Celtics missing leadership? 17:34: The bigger issue for Boston is the talent 21:17: How much of the blame falls on Brad Stevens? 26:48: Jayson Tatum's progression 30:49: Jay King's favorite story as a member of the Celtics Beat 33:15: Bob Ryan's first star-struck moment as a sports journalist 37:12: What's covering the Celtics in 2021 like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York basketball legend Kenny Anderson takes Bob & Jeff through the ups and downs of his NBA career. Kenny talks about what it took for him to reach the pros, life after the NBA, and how lucky Kenny is to still be with us. Tune in to this powerful, emotional interview. 0:57: How Bob Ryan first learned about Kenny Anderson when Kenny was 14 years old 5:00: Anderson's first college recruit trip & Georgia Tech may have paid his mom for committing 7:16: Kenny's Final Four story 11:35: How's life been for Kenny Anderson of late? 13:17: What's your take on Kyrie Irving & the Brooklyn Nets?18:02: Kemba Walker is struggling, what do you make of it? 21:21: Oklahoma State's Cade Cunningham 23:36: Anderson's fortunate list of elite NBA head coaches 26:37: What was playing for Rick Pitino like? 27:23: How Kenny was heartbroken when Boston traded him. He wanted to retire a Celtic 30:05: When were you most-happy playing basketball? 36:21: Kenny's lowest point of his life/dealing with depression 37:33: Kenny's life-threatening wake-up call 39:40: Who's the funniest teammate you ever had? 41:17: The infamous trip to North Korea with Dennis Rodman 45:00: What advice would you give to the younger NBA generation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you excited about the NBA's tentative All-Star weekend plans for Atlanta? Bob & Jeff weigh in. Also, the Celtics topped the Warriors & the Nets topped the Clippers. What does it mean for both teams & a special tribute to the late, great John Chaney 1:35: 2021 NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta: Good idea or bad idea 3:00: Bob's story of the first time he covered All-Star weekend 5:28: The real reason why the 1951 All-Star game that was played in Boston sold out 8:06: The Brooklyn Nets topped the Los Angeles Clippers; thoughts on the Nets? 14:16: Celtics topped the Warriors; how good can this Golden State team be? 18:52: Are the Utah Jazz (18-5), with the best record in the NBA, for real? 23:00: When Carmelo Anthony ends his career, what will his legacy be? 27:49: Remembering John Chaney 35:56: Gonzaga & NCAA basketball 40:25: Jeff's favorite coach K's story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Stein joins Bob & Jeff to evaluate Brooklyn's new Big 3 of Kyrie Irving, James Harden & Kevin Durant. Can Steve Nash make this work? Also, how great is Jaylen Brown and what are the Celtics' legitimate chances of winning the East this year? 4:00: Initial thoughts on Brooklyn Nets' Big 3 6:51: Can Steve Nash handle the personalities of Kyrie Irving, James Harden & Kevin Durant? 11:08: How Steve Nash and Steve Kerr are very similar 15:34: Should the Nets fear any other team in the East? 17:35: Most disappointing NBA team this season? 20:33: Jaylen Brown's ascension & how close were the Celtics to trading for James Harden? 21:28: Can the Celtics win the East? 26:37: What separates Luka Doncic from other stars? 31:52: If Larry Bird played in today's game, would he look like Doncic? 35:13: Will the NBA change their approach to the regular season due to COVID-19 or continue postponing games? 42:42: Remembering Kobe Bryant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyrie Irving is back to complete Brooklyn's new 'Big 3' but what does this mean for the Eastern Conference, including the Celtics? Also, Joel Embiid is having an early MVP-like season; are the Sixers a legitimate favorite to win the East? 0:49: Is Bob excited that Kyrie Irving is back? 2:48: Is Kyrie searching for something in life but doesn't know what it is? 3:32: What bothers Goodman most about Kyrie 7:02: Can this Nets 'Big 3' defend at a championship level? 10:58: What do the new Nets mean for the Celtics? 13:24: Does Brooklyn's 'Big 3' respect head coach Steve Nash?15:13: Is Joel Embiid on his way to an MVP? 18:00: Joel Embiid & Marcus Smart postgame trash talking 21:36: LaMelo Ball's rookie season off to a good start 23:49: Gordon Hayward playing well but is anyone even noticing?27:18: The Kentucky Wildcats in NCAA Men's Basketball 36:22: An astonishing Men's NCAA stat from Bob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst joins Bob & Jeff as he takes them through the before and after stages of Giannis Antetokounmpo re-signing with the Bucks. And how The Greek Freak & the organization has evolved over the years. 1:25: What's new? Adjusting to the new norm of the NBA 4:40: On growing up a big Pistons fans throughout the late-80s 8:08: Were you always confident that Giannis Antetokounmpo would re-sign with the Bucks? 13:00: How the short turnaruond between seasons has led to a poor defensive start to the 2020-21 campaign 18:45: Do you think COVID-19 will affect the NBA Draft recruiting process for this summer's daft? 21:12: How the Bucks plan on celebrating the franchise this season 23:27: On Pat Connaughton's special athletic talent 28:40: On international scouting and what it was like in Lithuania 31:30: Goodman's drinking story in Lituania 34:12: Has Giannis changed and if so, how has he changed as a player/person? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle joins Bob and Jeff to discuss Luka Doncic's superstar talent, fondest Celtics memories, and what working with Mark Cuban has been like over the years 2:05: NBA life since COVID-19 5:45: What are Luka Doncic's practice habits? 8:40: What makes Luka Doncic so special/a superstar talent 13:55: Carlisle's college basketball career 20:30: On leaving Maine for Virginia 23:48: An incredible story that happened on the golf course 27:30: How he's changed as a head coach 29:00: Remembering K.C. Jones 30:10: A great K.C. Jones story 32:10: Have you seen a better NBA team than the champion 1986 Celtics? 35:45: The first time Dennis Johnson truly acknowledged his performance 37:40: What's your favorite Mark Cuban story? 44:30: How much is Marck Cuban involved with decision-making? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Cavaliers head coach David Blatt joins Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman to discuss his coaching career, including his time in Europe and in Cleveland coaching LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. 1:25: Goodman & Blatt on growing up in Framingham 5:23: On his involvement with Czech Republic basketball 9:05: On traveling the world as a basketball coach 16:00: Did you ever not feel safe throughout your time in Israel?18:20: Bob's Israel story/Blatt's popularity in Israel compared to the U.S. 20:01: Who is the greatest European basketball player of all time?22:31: What we missed in Drazan Petrovic 25:05: On landing the Cleveland Cavaliers coaching job/meeting LeBron James 29:09: What makes LeBron most-effective, special and unique 31:52: What Tristan Thompson meant to Blatt & the Cavaliers 36:55: What was it like to coach Kyrie Irving? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard's Men's Basketball coach joins Bob & Jeff to talk about his program and how it been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tommy also talks about his playing days at Duke in the 1980s and what coaching at Harvard is like, including a Jeremy Lin story and much more 2:45: COVID-19's impact on Harvard 6:42: Pushback surrounding the decision to cancel the 2021 season 9:37: Are students allowed to work out and use the facilities? 12:10: NCAA Basketball will see a lot of upsets this season without fans in the crowd 15:40: How are you keeping busy with the extra downtime? 21:10: What was it like when you first stepped onto the campus of Harvard as head coach? 24:32: Tommy's Jeremy Lin story at Harvard story 27:39: What was it like coaching Mo Lewis' son? 30:46: Mo Lewis' story & what he was like with Tommy at Harvard 32:40: The "second-best" shooter after Ray Allen to play for Boston 38:24: 1985-86 Duke team & the fond memories 46:47: How close Grant Williams, Aaron Nesmith was to committing to Harvard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Tanguay believes the Celtics need to trade for James Harden in order to be champion contenders. Bob strongly disagrees and Jeff chimes in on the debate. Is Boston in big trouble? 2:22: Why Gary wants James Harden in Boston 3:44: Can James Harden deliver a championship with the Celtics?6:55: How much does Kemba Walker actually fit in with the Celtics and will he ever be healthy? 11:10: Tatum is on his way to being a top-5 NBA player, Celtics need a No.2 15:32: Are the Celtics close to tuning out Brad Stevens? 17:18: The continuity was never there with Gordon Hayward, Kemba Walker 20:38: Kyrie Irving update: backpedaling & "pawns" 25:30: Is Steve Nash really the Brooklyn Nets' head coach? 29:55: Does any superstar truly want to team up with James Harden? 31:42: Is this it for the Pats this year? Are they done? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Harden's trade demand stands as the Houston Rockets have a decision to make, will they trade with Brooklyn? Bob & Jeff discuss how things could pan out. Also, Kemba Walker will miss the start of the season. How much trouble are the Celtics in? 2:20: James Harden out in Houston? 5:10: How will it play out in Brooklyn if Harden ends up with the Nets? 8:36: Should Celtics use their Traded Player Exception to acquire James Harden 10:19: Are the Celtics a lock to make the playoffs without Kemba Walker? 13:18: Is Jeff Teague Brad Stevens' new temporary starting point guard? 15:17: Jayson Tatum has to be a clear top-10 player 18:10: Kyrie Irving isn't talking to the media 20:34: Would you want the Celtics to bring back Isaiah Thomas right now? 25:33: Ben Simmons experiment at PF was a bust 30:27: Happy birthday, Larry Bird/Bob's Larry Legend story 32:25: Who's the most intimidating person Bob Ryan ever interviewed? 39:50: Is Jaylen Brown ready to be the No. 2 guy on a championship team? 43:13: People will always forget how important Gordon Hayward was for the Celtics last season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celtics forward Grant Williams joins Bob & Jeff as he recaps his rookie year in Boston. He talks about the biggest challenges, adapting to the NBA and how teammates like Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, and Daniel Theis impacted a long 2020-2021 campaign 1:00: Happy birthday, Grant Williams! 3:10: How Grant has already connected with Celtics rookies Aaron Nesmith & Payton Pritchard 5:25: On Nesmith being the self-proclaimed "Best shooter of the 2020 NBA Draft" 6:25: On making his first NBA 3-pointer after going 0-for-25 9:55: What's it like to play for Brad Stevens, who encourages his players to take more 3-pointers? 13:36: College teams Grant loved watching growing up/teams that recruited Williams 16:34: The time Brad Stevens or teammates told Grant to "be quiet" 18:30: Artists Grant listens to for pregame music 20:15: Which teammate on the court dazzled Grant most? 21:37: Which opponent dazzled you the most on the court? 27:23: On Kemba Walker and his impact 29:00: On getting the rookies prepared for Marcus Smart 30:43: What's it like having your locker right next to Jayson Tatum? 33:50: How teammates have to adapt to his personality 37:18: What's this unique offseason been like for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celtics head coach Brad Stevens looks ahead to the 2021 NBA season; what he expects from Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown as leaders and Kemba Walker's condition heading into another regular season 01:15: How crazy is it that the regular season starts in less than a month? 03:10: Evaluating Aaron Nesmith & Payton Pritchard's shooting touch 05:05: Goodman's Brad Stevens story at Butler when Stevens first told Jeff about a kid named Gordon Hayward 07:22: What pleases you most about Jayson Tatum's development? 10:00: Does Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum challenge one another often? 11:40: How fatherhood has played a big part in Jayson Tatum's maturity 12:45: Which areas are you looking for Jayson Tatum to improve in next season? 18:10: How is Kemba Walker doing and will he be available at the start of the regular season? 21:10: The pros & cons of Marcus Smart 28:10: Brad Stevens discussed classic Celtics games with Danny Ainge when he was quarantined 30:10: Brad Stevens on the public's opinion of him & Was last year a disappointment? 35:30: Brad Stevens' two favorite memories of the NBA Bubble 41:30: Brad Stevens on his coaching longevity and evaluating his performance each and every offseason in Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff react to the 2020 NBA Draft and discuss which teams came up big, which trades will make the most impact and how will the Warriors respond to the devastating Klay Thompson news? 1:28: Goodman boarded an airplane for the first time since the COVID shutdown 4:15: Klay Thompson news was the biggest news of the NBA Draft 6:05: "I don't think there are any stars at the top of this draft" 8:28: Michael Jordan signed off on the LaMelo Ball pick 11:54: The Celtics finally drafted for a need at No. 14 14:00: Who won the Draft? 17:26: Daryl Morey & Sixers trades 19:43: Is Terry Rozier on the move? 20:38: How good is Cole Anthony? (Magic's No. 15 pick) 27:30: If You're NY, do you overpay for Fred VanVleet? 30:30: Goodman loves Utah's No. 27 pick, Udoka Azubuike 32:55: Bob's underrated pick at No. 29 Malachi Flynn for Raptors at point guard 36:06: After the Draft, is Lonzo Ball safe in New Orleans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rockets head coach Stephen Silas joins Bob & Jeff to talk about how he landed the new coaching gig in Houston, what's next for the Rockets, and his approach to managing the likes of James Harden & Russell Westbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff discuss LaMelo Ball's NBA ceiling, what the Golden State Warriors should do with the No. 2 pick in this year's NBA Draft & the start of the 2020-2021 season in December 1:58: 2020-21 NBA season start date: December 22. Is this fair for the players? 3:30: The Olympics played a big part in the NBA's decision 8:25: Bob's LaMelo Ball evaluation12:48: Goodman's LaMelo-Rondo comparison 14:05: Why Minnesota Timberwolves need to trade the No.1 pick ASAP 16:00: Anthony Edwards' 'Yeah, but' factor 19:13: Are there steals in this NBA Draft lurking between No.8 - No. 20? 25:08: Golden State & James Wiseman at No.2 29:34: Bob's scheduled two BIG guests for upcoming episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's going to happen next in Philly? Bob & Jeff break it all down following the hiring of Daryl Morey. Also, is Marcus Smart's contract too valuable for the Celtics to trade? Find out what Ryan & Goodman think in the midst of NBA offseason speculation 3:30: Daryl Morey & Doc Rivers in Philly; how's this going to work? 8:37: How's the 3-point shooting analytic guy going to pair with Ben Simmons? 13:24: Will Doc Rivers & Joel Embiid work well together? 20:38: Is Marcus Smart's contract so valuable that he's untradable? 26:05: Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant & the Nets. How will this roster sort itself out? 31:44: How much respect will Kyrie Irving have for Steve Nash as coach? 34:44: Will LeBron James show up for the start of the 2020-21 season in December? 37:09: How will the other younger NBA players respond to this quick start? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff react to the hiring of the Pacers' newest head coach and discuss what's next for Indiana. Jeff says who the NBA's biggest free agent is and what the price tag will look like. Also, could LeBron James bring Chris Paul to the Lakers? 00:54: Indiana Pacers new head coach Nate Bjorkgren 07:02: Previous successful NBA video coordinators, assistant coaches 10:09: NBA teams electing to go the former player route for head-coaching jobs 12:00: Nate McMillan didn't deserve to be fired, what's next for the Pacers & their roster? 14:00: All eyes will be on Giannis Antetokounmpo; will he remain loyal to the Bucks? 17:10: The NBA's biggest free agent in 2020 19:32: What are the chances LeBron James somehow reels Chris Paul to join the Lakers? 22:30: How much money will Fred VanVleet make in free agency? 25:32: Daryl Morey's "resignation" & what's next for the Rockets? 28:56: Goodman's John Lucas story 36:38: Favorite prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan & Goodman recap the 2020 Lakers & NBA Finals, including LeBron James' longevity & future. Also, agent Rich Paul's influence on the league and when should we expect the 2020-2021 NBA season to commence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the verge of capturing his fourth NBA title, LeBron James' case is stronger now more than ever but is LeBron is the greatest of all-time? 2:53: Will we see a Game 6 in the NBA Finals? 6:18: Jimmy Butler's in Game 3 was one of the greatest NBA Finals performances 8:00: Is Jimmy Butler a top 10 player? 12:55: What does another title do for LeBron James' legacy? 16:05: The MJ vs LeBron debate 19:54: Kyrie Irving says he finally has Kevin Durant, a guy who's as worthy to take the final shot of a game 22:04: Doc Rivers in Philly 27:28: Joel Embiid & Ben Simmons' polar opposite personalities 29:18: "The only way Dwight Howard ever wins an NBA title is if he plays with LeBron James" 31:45: Are you watching the MLB Playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff discuss the disappointing end to the Celtics' playoff run, who's to blame? Also, how much of a chance are we giving the Heat in the NBA Finals against the Lakers? Tune in to find out 0:45: I didn't see the Doc Rivers firing coming 5:10: Was it Doc's job to get the best from a vet like Paul George?7:12: Did the Bulls miss out on hiring Doc Rivers?/Who will be the next Clippers head coach? 11:00: Is Brad Stevens on the hot seat? 17:07: Gordon Hayward's performance in the Eastern Conference Finals 24:00: How much of a chance do the Heat have in the NBA Finals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Celtics come back from a 3-1 hole? Ryan & Goodman discuss and the Western Conference Finals between the Lakers & Nuggets 1:07: What I love most about Tyler Herro 6:00: Are the Celtics dead and buried? 11:20: Jayson Tatum's first half in Game 4 13:45: Dragic is outplaying Kemba & Spoelstra's out-coaching Stevens 16:20 I'm getting excited about a possible Heat-Lakers NBA Finals 1927: With a healthy Gordon Hayward, this is a different series 23:30: Are you worried about the Lakers bench? 28:36: Billy Donovan lands the Bulls head coaching job 35:20: Goodman's Donovan & Rick Flair story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did the Nuggets stun the Clippers? Bob & Jeff explain and their chances against the Lakers. Also, with Kemba Walker struggling, do the Celtics have enough to beat Miami? 1:31: "The Clippers are the Clippers"3:14: Personnel problems start with Paul George 7:10: What are the Nuggets' chances of beating the Lakers? 10:26: NBA players constantly complaining about the officials 12:14: Magic Johnson on Bam Adebayo's game-winning block 17:32: Jayson Tatum's play at the end of regulation in Game 1 19:00: Conflicting reports on whether or not Gordon Hayward will head home for the birth of his child 20:37: "I rather have the ball in Kemba's hands" 22:27: If Kemba doesn't snap out of it, the Celtics are not going to win 26:16: The NCAA Basketball new start date Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff preview Game 7 between the Celtics & Raptors and break down the series. Also, can Rajon Rondo keep this up for the Lakers? It would give them a huge advantage in their title hopes and the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Bucks 0:56: If the Celtics lose, they'll never forget 0.5 seconds 2:50: Celtics shooting was too-trigger happy in Game 6 5:15: Kyle Lowry & Norman Powell's edge over the Celtics 9:35: Goodman doesn't fault Giannis Antetokounmpo for Bucks' first-round exit 13:31: Is the Rajon Rondo impact real? Is it going to last? 16:41: Can LeBron James & Anthony Davis carry the load to a Lakers title? 19:24: Kawhi Leonard giving the Clippers a significant edge 22:30: Billy Donovan turned down the Thunder's offer 26:40 ACC coaches propose 346-team NCAA Basketball Tournament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NBA GM Ryan McDonough joins Bob and Jeff to talk about the Nets hiring Steve Nash, how good the Heat are right now and recap Game 7 between the Thunder & Rockets 2:22: Bob Ryan attended Ryan McDonough christening 5:15: What drew you to becoming an Executive? 9:13: Steve Nash announced as the new coach of the Brooklyn Nets 11:49: Nash, without any experience, beat out all other black head coaching candidates 14:20: Multiple teams have been interesting in Nash for head coaching jobs in the past 21:39: Thunder's late-game execution in Game 7 26:00: NBA playoff officiating 31:00: How good are the Heat? 36:48: The Heat & Clippers are on a collision course to the NBA Finals 38:41: Can the Celtics reach the NBA Finals without Gordon Hayward? 43:00: Tatum needs to stop whining to the officials Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Jeff review the NBA's past 24 hours, including the Bucks boycott, meetings between the players and the league, the Jacob Blake shooting and what's next for the NBA 1:10: Initial reaction to the Bucks boycotting Game 5 vs Magic 4:20: Doc Rivers' speech 6:30: Lakers & Clippers part in Wednesday night's meeting 9:20: Past memorable boycotts in sports 12:49: NBA players need to get on the same page. This boycott wasn't properly organized 16:24: Living in the Bubble doesn't help, NBA players miss their families, friends & lack of restrictions 19:04: What white parent has to give "the talk"? 21:10: NBA players know this isn't going to strike immediate change but it plants a seed 23:54: Bill Russell's voice on social media during these times 25:51: Kenny Smith walking off TNT's set 26:40: Goodman on the blow back he's received on Twitter surrounding these social injustice issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Goodman discuss if Jayson Tatum has reached top-10 status, Brett Brown's future in Philly and what's next for the Sixers? Also, who should the Timberwolves draft with the no. 1 pick? 1:10: Pat Connaughton & Duncan Robinson, friends of the show, both going off in the playoffs 5:00: Is the NBA's Eastern Conference now up for grabs between 4 teams? 8:00: Sixers head coach Brett Brown's fate in Philly 11:52: Danny Ainge was right about Al Horford 15:50: Anthony Davis & Lakers bounce back in Game 2 19:00: "The only way Dwight Howard ever gets a ring is if he plays with LeBron" -Goodman, 2010 20:34: Mavs vs Clippers is must-see TV 25:52: Injury bug bites Gordon Hayward & Celtics again 29:55: Is Jayson Tatum a top-10 player? 38:31: Timberwolves with the no. 1 pick/NBA Draft Lottery 41:26: Options at No. 1: LaMelo Ball or Anthony Edwards? 50:20: Bob Ryan reacts to new footage of Masai Ujiri's altercation with police officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How deep can the Celtics go in the NBA Playoffs? Also, we discuss potential Western Conference upsets in the west and recap the NBA's seeding games 1:32: Last time the Celtics had 3 players finish a regular season averaging 20+ points per game 3:15: Are the Celtics playoff-ready? 7:18: Brad Stevens’ contract extension 12:10: Celtics/Sixers series preview 17:03: Do the Celtics have a chance to win an NBA title? 23:52: Rockets/Thunder series preview 26:53: Heat/Pacers series preview 28:07: Nuggets/Jazz series preview 30:14: Clippers/Mavs series preview 36:32: The 8-0 Suns 41:57: Guests in the NBA Bubble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff recap the opening week of the NBA restart, including TJ Warren shocking the league. Also, is this the turning point for Michael Porter Jr.? And how bad can it get for the Celtics? All that and more in this brand new episode. 1:09: The Michael Porter Jr. fan club 7:40: Best Kevin Durant comparisons 10:05: Michael Porter Jr. & COVID-19 conspiracy theory 12:16: Bol Bol & the NBA’s history with extremely tall big men 15:30: The TJ Warren Era/Humble beginnings at Brewster Academy 18:46: Ben Simmons injury/dysfunctional Sixers 21:04: If you’re the Celtics, do you want to face the Pacers or Sixers in the opening playoff round? 24:00: Celtics second-unit concerns 28:22: Zion Williamson’s big game 31:10: A potential Lakers/Blazers first-round matchup 35:17: Big East & Big Ten discussing a possible bubble for NCAA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA is officially back. Bob & Jeff breakdown the league's Thursday night doubleheader and discuss the topic of players kneeling during the National Anthem plus much more! 1:06: How normal the NBA’s Thursday Night Return Felt 2:36: That time a referee overheard Bob Ryan complain about his call 5:15: Should Zion Williamson be on a minute’s restriction? 8:00: Brandon Ingram’s confidence 14:16: NBA players & coaches kneeling during the National Anthem 17:04: Charles Barkley’s comments 21:04: Jayson Tatum’s golf game 25:22: Lakers VS Clippers 29:38: Can Kawhi reach LeBron level if he wins another title? 33:35: Why Paul Pierce is the best individual offensive scoring machine in Celtics history 37:32: Kyrie Irving helping WNBA players 41:03: Why Celtics need a veteran shooter 43:36: Celtics/Bucks Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices