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Celtics Talk

Celtics Talk

NBC Sports Boston 968 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

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.

Episodes

Why Payton Pritchard may be the 'BIGGEST BENEFICIARY' of Jaylen Brown trade Jul 2, 2026 00:27:49 Chris Forsberg welcomes in Sports Illustrated’s Tom Haberstroh to discuss the shocking trade of Jaylen Brown to the rival 76ers. Why this deal? Was the return enough? Tom makes the case for the Celtics roster playing better in games without Brown last season and breaks down why Payton Pritchard stands to benefit the most from Brown’s departure.   00:00 - Tom shares his initial reaction to the trad
EMERGENCY POD: Trying to make sense of the SHOCKING Jaylen Brown trade to the Sixers Jul 2, 2026 00:33:01 Well, it happened… in a shocking move, the Celtics are reportedly trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks. Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles try to make sense of the deal, what it means for Boston going forward, and react to the other moves the Celtics have made so far in free agency.   00:00- Instant reaction to the Celtics tradi
Deep diving the RISKS of the Celtics standing firm on Jaylen Brown's price Jul 1, 2026 00:32:27 Chris Forsberg, Tom Giles and Kevin O'Connor break down the latest on Jaylen Brown and why the rest of the league may be undervaluing the Celtics star. They discuss why Boston's decision to stand firm on a high asking price carries a risk, whether Brown could ultimately remain with the Celtics and what it all means for the team's future. Plus, they dive into the latest moves around the league, inc
Deep-diving the latest JAYLEN BROWN TRADE RUMORS ahead of the start of free agency Jun 29, 2026 00:33:24 Chris Forsberg welcomes in MassLive’s Brian Robb to make sense of the latest Jaylen Brown trade rumors and break down other potential moves for the Celtics in free agency.   0:00- Where do we stand with a potential Jaylen Brown trade? 7:45- Brian shares which reported trade packages for Jaylen intrigue him 13:35- Are you surprised we haven’t heard from Jayson Tatum? 18:00- How much does the Celtic
Jaylen Brown questions loom as Celtics draft Dillon Mitchell Jun 25, 2026 00:29:39 Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles share their instant reactions to the Celtics' second-round selection of Dillon Mitchell. Why does he fit the mold of a Brad Stevens pick and what could he bring to Boston's roster? Plus, they break down Brad's comments on Jaylen Brown's future and discuss whether the Celtics and Brown can repair their relationship moving forward. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk
Brad Stevens addresses Jaylen Brown’s future as Celtics draft Chris Cenac Jr. Jun 24, 2026 00:34:33 NBA Draft Night 1 is officially in the books. Our Celtics crew reacts to Brad Stevens’ comments on Jaylen Brown’s future, breaks down Boston selecting Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 27 overall pick and discusses potential targets if the Celtics explore a Jaylen Brown trade.   00:00 - Brad Stevens onJaylen Brown's future with the Celtics 9:00 - Chris Mannix shares intel on potential Jaylen Brown trad
How the Celtics Can Nail Picks No. 27 and No. 40 | 2026 NBA Draft Jun 16, 2026 00:27:47 Chris Forsberg, Kevin O’Connor, and Isaac Trotter break down which prospects make the most sense for the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA Draft. With the draft just days away, how can Brad Stevens and the front office address the team's biggest depth needs using the No. 27 and No. 40 picks?  00:00 2026 NBA Draft preview  01:25 Which big man in the draft fits the Celtics? 09:05 Non-Big options for th
Could a Joe Mazzulla offense UNLOCK the best version of Giannis Antetokounmpo? Jun 16, 2026 00:20:40 Kevin O'Connor sits down with Chris Forsberg to talk Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Will the Celtics make a deal before draft day? Who is most likely to be included in a deal, and have the Celtics already damaged the relationship with Jaylen Brown? 00:00 - Breaking down the trade rumors  5:00 - Giannis is a bona fide superstar  10:00 - Would Jaylen Brown be included in a trade?  15:00 - What
Do the Celtics need to change their 3-point approach? Jun 11, 2026 00:24:02 Are the Celtics too obsessed with the three? When the shots are falling, Joe Mazzulla's high-volume math strategy looks brilliant—but a bad shooting night can completely derail the offense. In this episode, we hear from Chris Forsberg, Tom Giles, Brad Stevens, Brian Scalabrine, Kevin O’Connor, and Chris Mannix 00:00 Have the Celtics relied too heavily on 3-point shooting? 07:50 Celtics looking for
Is it time for the Celtics to bring in a "TRUE" POINT GUARD? Jun 9, 2026 00:20:10 Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles are back for another edition in our Celtics summer series. The guys are joined by Chris Mannix, Brian Scalabrine and Eddie House to debate whether or not the team needs to look at adding a “true” point guard to the starting lineup next season.   0:00- Do the Celtics need a “true” point guard? 05:00- Discussing Payton Pritchard’s role as a ‘shoot-first’ guard 08:20- Who
Celtics are 'PAYING THE PRICE' now for '24 title | Picking the C's path and crunching the cap numbers Jun 4, 2026 00:45:11 NBA cap expert Ryan Bernardoni, aka ‘Dangercart’, joins Chris Forsberg to break down the different paths Brad Stevens and the Celtics could take this offseason as they look to return to championship contenders in 2026 and beyond. 00:00 - Why Celtics are now paying the price for 2024 championship win 11:00 - How should Brad Stevens approach this offseason? 22:00 - Should Celtics explore a Derrick
Brad Stevens’ Challenging Offseason: Extensions, Trades, & Tax Aprons Jun 2, 2026 00:31:00 Chris Forsberg talks with ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks about the offseason challenges facing Brad Stevens and the Celtics. What would a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo look like, and who might be the odd man out if that happens? Who gets an extension and who gets moved? 00:00 – Bobby Marks on challenges facing Brad Stevens  06:50 - Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors  10:50 - NBA Tax Apron

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