Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay break down some of the biggest questions around the NBA heading into the season, beginning with the Celtics and the pressure facing Jayson Tatum. The guys debate what should be considered a successful season for Boston, whether Tatum needs to take another step as a leader, and how the Celtics’ new-look roster fits together.

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay podcast the guys reflect on the recent news around the NBA and take a look at the latest around the league reacting to Doc Rivers being inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame. The guys look back on his time with the Celtics as well as his legacy in the sport of basketball not just as a coach but as a player as well. 

0:00 - Coming up!

0:24 - Welcome in!

2:09 - Which 76ers player can not get hurt next season?

5:08 - Doc Rivers inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame last weekend

11:55 - Prizepicks

14:12 - Dennis Schroder traded to Hornets

17:01 - Los Angeles Lakers Sold for $12.5 Billion

23:59 - Mark Few inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame last weekend

28:00 - Wrapping up!

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On this episode, Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman react the NBA Scheduling being released and react to Jaylen Brown’s return date to Boston and the TD Garden not being until January 21st, 2027. Jeff mentions how he was very surprised it wasn’t earlier in season & Bob agrees he was surprised at how late into the season his return will be.The conversation pivots to are the Celtics still a legit title contender in the East which both think right now they are in the second tier and right now are not true title contenders. They then discuss the expectations for the 76ers this season and discuss with all the talent they currently have assembled will it work? Finally they wrap up by discussing Russell Westbrook retiring from the NBA after 18 seasons.

0:00 - Coming up on podcast!

0:10 - Welcome in!

1:01 - Jaylen Brown returns to TD Garden on January 21st, 2027

9:04 - Are the Boston Celtics a contender to win this season?

11:57 - Prizepicks

13:58 - Expectations for the Philadelphia 76ers this season

17:50 - Russell Westbrook Retires

25:02 - Wrapping up!

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On this special crossover episode of the Cedric Maxwell Podcast and Jeff Goodman & Bob Ryan NBA Podcast. CLNS Media’s Nick Gelso is joined by Cedric Maxwell and Gary Tanguay as the guys take a stroll down memory lane with Max looking back on his return to The Garden, and plenty more. They also discuss LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Max explains why he thinks he might the Greatest Basketball player of all time! All that and plenty more on this special crossover episode!

0:00 - Welcome in!

1:34 - Is LeBron James the greatest basketball player of all time?

4:31 - Reaction to LeBron James signing with the 76ers

8:26 - Could their be potential chemistry issues with 76ers?

13:47 - If 76ers win a title should LeBron James retire after the season?

17:31 - Knicks winning NBA Championship was good for the league

19:01 - Prizepicks

20:56 - Is Jalen Brunson greatest free agent addition of all-time?

22:24 - How roster building has changed in the NBA

29:26 - Max Returns to TD Garden on closing night

31:05 - Cedric Maxwell being one of the most beloved Boston athletes of All-time

35:29 - Cedric reacts to Larry Bird’s comments

41:30 - Looking back on Celtics players protecting their teammates

43:22 - Did Dave Cowens really go see Larry Bird play in college?

44:57 - Cedric shares some insight on Dave Cowens

48:54 - Wrapping up!

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Was Dave Cowens telling the truth about never seeing Larry Bird play? Bob Ryan settles it — and the answer goes back further than you’d think.

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On this episode, Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman react to LeBron James’ decision to go to the Philadelphia 76ers and how that move shakes up the Eastern Conference. Are the Sixers the new favorites in the East? Where does this leave Jaylen Brown? The guys also discuss what to expect from the Celtics this upcoming season and a potential free agent target for Boston.

00:00 Intro

01:04 LeBron’s decision

06:39 What to expect from the Celtics

09:32 LeBron comparisions from other sports

15:31 PrizePicks

17:12 Favorites to win the East + Mike Gansey’s story

19:30 Where does this leave Jaylen Brown?

20:38 Biggest losers from LeBron signing with Philly

21:35 What’s next for Steph Curry?

24:59 Weak free agent class + Beal to Boston?

26:36 Thanks for watching!

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On this episode, Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay react to the LeBron James situation as the league awaits his decision, preview Jaylen Brown’s return to TD Garden in October, and discuss the impact of the 2nd apron on the league.

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Jeff Goodman, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay final put in end to the Jaylen Brown trade and look at how Brown wit fit in Philadelphia with the 76ers and alongside the former league MVP Joel Embiid. They also look at the latest around the NBA where will LeBron play next year? Victor Wembanyama signs a cheaper extension to stay with Spurs and react to the Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro incident in Las Vegas.

0:00 - Welcome in

0:54 - How will Jaylen Brown fit in with Philadelphia 76ers?

8:48 - Where will LeBron James play next season?

14:03 - Prizepicks

15:43 - Victor Wembanyama signs extension with Spurs

20:10 - Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro get into fight in Las Vegas

23:06 - Will LeBron James announce this will be his last season?

26:27 - Wrapping up!

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Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay break down the fallout from the Jaylen Brown trade — was it about money, fit, or ownership philosophy? Bob Ryan calls in from Maine to weigh in on the private equity concerns surrounding Bill Chisholm and whether the Celtics are headed toward a Red Sox-style "good enough to sell tickets" model. They also dig into Paul George's role with the new-look Celtics, what Mazzulla has to work with, and where LeBron might land next.

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On this episode, Bob, Jeff, and Gary react to the shocking news that Jaylen Brown is being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and four picks. They try to make sense of the trade, how we got here, and what's next for the Celtics.

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