Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

On this episode, Gary Tanguay brings in the Athletic’s Jay King to fill in for Bob Ryan. Gary and Jay recap the Celtics’ 6-2 start to the season. What’s gone well? What hasn’t? Gary and Jay get into Jayson Tatum and Paul George’s impressive starts as well as the struggles of their supporting cast. Then they discuss whether this team is ready to compete for the title following their hot start to the season. Jay explains why Boston has a lot to prove following last season’s first-round exit to Philadelphia. 

After the break, the two debate whether the Celtics could have done a better job of keeping Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown together. Is the organization at fault for this rift? Later, they wrap up by looking at two teams who have started red hot this season: the Lakers and 76ers. Don’t miss another insightful Celtics breakdown!

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In this episode, Bob Ryan, Gary Tanguay, and Jeff Goodman recap the Celtics’ start to the season. They discuss what’s gone well so far, including Jayson Tatum’s hot start as he’s averaging 28 ppg so far. But is there too much on his shoulders? Do the Celtics need a big game from Tatum every night to win? The guys break down whether the way the Celtics are using him is sustainable.

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay are joined by SI’s Chris Mannix.

The guys discuss the Celtics early start to the season and what to make of it. Bob asks Chris if the Celtics potential got a future star on Hugo Gonzalez after he had a big game last night.

The guys also discuss the drama between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and Mannix explains why the beef between this two is real.

“I think there's genuine beef there between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum…Jayson kind of making that video where he said like, I didn't know what was happening…I think that Jaylen Brown A doesn't really believe that, obviously, and B believes that Tatum could have put himself in front of it. If Tatum wanted this team kept together, a star, the caliber of Tatum could have done that. And I think that's, well, at least specifically when it comes to Tatum, I think that's what bugs Jalen Brown the most.”

They also take a look at the latest happening around the NBA from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the 76ers and even the Knicks who have fallen to an 0-3 start.

0:00 - Coming up

1:20 - Welcome on guest

2:04 - Early Celtics takeaways so far this season

8:45 - Could Hugo Gonzalez become a star?

12:18 - Prizepicks

13:44 - Do Jayson Tatum and Jaylen have actual beef?

23:12 - Early Oklahoma City Thunder takeaways this season

27:34 - Early Philadelphia 76ers takeaways this season

32:11 - Is Nick Nurse right coach for 76ers?

35:32 - New York Knicks: 0-3 to start season

38:30 - Wrapping up!

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Kevin O’Connor joins Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay to break down the Celtics’ early-season outlook and whether Jayson Tatum can carry Boston all the way back to the NBA Finals. The guys discuss Tatum’s clutch performance against the Knicks, Boston’s depth at center, Joe Mazzulla’s coaching ceiling and whether the Celtics have become too reliant on the three-point shot. They also debate the NBA’s second-apron rules, how much influence a superstar should have over coaching decisions and whether Boston made the right call moving on from Jaylen Brown. Plus, Kevin weighs in on the defending champion Knicks, Philadelphia’s star-studded roster, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s start in Miami and the best coaches in the NBA before Bob remembers Cliff Hagan and Dale Brown.

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA podcast Bob and Gary Tanguay get you ready for this upcoming Boston Celtics season. The guys discuss the biggest topics of discussion entering this season from what to expect from Jayson Tatum and Paul George to the importance of Payton Pritchard this upcoming season.

0:00 - Coming up

0:41 - Welcome in

0:54 - Expectations for Jayson Tatum this season

1:56 - Paul George expectations this season

2:14 - What young players will step up?

2:37 - Can Derrick White snap out of it this season?

2:59 - Celtics big man rotation

4:44 - Will Celtics win the East this season?

5:45 - Importance of Payton Pritchard this season

7:23 - Prizepicks

8:58 - What to expect from Paul George this season

9:37 - What do Celtics need to improve roster

10:33 - Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown relationship

11:52 - Celtics new ownership group

12:50 - Expectations for Jalen Brunson this season

14:14 - Wrapping up!

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA podcast Bob and Gary Tanguay take a look at USA Today's Top 20 Players list for the 2026-27 NBA season to discussing the top 100 players in the league, Bob and Gary break down the rankings and share their perspectives on today's NBA landscape. With different generations of basketball experience and plenty of opinions, this episode brings thoughtful analysis and debate to some of the biggest questions facing the league.

The conversation also dives into how basketball has changed over the years, including the impact of AAU culture on the game and what to expect from LeBron James heading into the upcoming season. 

Plus, Bob Ryan reflects on the NBA career of John Havlicek, offering perspective on one of the most memorable players in Boston Celtics history.

0:00 - Coming up

0:57 - Reacting to USA Today’s Top 20 Players list for 2026-27 Season

4:48 - 76ers have 4 players in Top 100

6:05 - Cade Cunningham vs Jayson Tatum

7:03 - Top 5 Players all Non-Americans

9:10 - Prizepicks

10:45 - How the game of basketball has changed with AAU culture

14:12 - Where Cooper Flag ranks

14:37 - Where NBA legends currently rank on list

14:55 - Expectations for LeBron James this season

17:04 - Bob Ryan answers email on John Havlicek

20:08 - Wrapping up!

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Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay react to the early NBA preseason and break down what they’ve seen from the Celtics and 76ers. The guys discuss Boston’s young core, including Hugo Gonzalez, Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh, realistic expectations for the Celtics and the decision to move on from Jaylen Brown. They also debate Joe Mazzulla’s personality and growth as a head coach before turning to Philadelphia, where LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid headline a fascinating new-look roster. Later, Jeff breaks down why Darryn Peterson could develop into one of the NBA’s best players, the guys debate Jayson Tatum’s MVP chances and the league’s top candidates, and Bob weighs in on the NBA’s latest efforts to eliminate flopping and speed up games.

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Glenn Ordway talks Larry Bird, Johnny Most & Much More!

Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay are joined by special guest Glenn Ordway as the guys take a dive down memory lane. The guys reminisce over the great Boston Celtics teams of the 1980’s and so much more.

Glenn mentions how so many people have forgotten about how great of a player Larry Bird was and they take a trip down memory lane and discuss how his game would translate in the modern basketball era.

Glenn and Bob also share memories and stories of former Celtics play by play announcer Johnny Most!

All that and plenty more on this special edition of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast!

0:00 - Coming up!

1:20 - Special Guest Glenn Ordway joins the show!

3:44 - Looking back on Celtics teams of the 80s

7:59 - People forget how great Larry Bird was

13:52 - Reflecting on what LeBron James is doing now

15:57 - Prizepicks

18:28 - Reflecting on career of John Havlicek

26:21 - What do you remember most from “Heat game” in 1984 NBA Finals

31:03 - Remembering Celtics Play-by-Play man Johnny Most

50:20 - Current state of the NBA

59:15 - Expectations for Philadelphia 76ers this season

1:03:04 - Expectations for Boston Celtics this season

1:05:06 - Wrapping up!

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Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay react to NBA Media Week and break down the biggest questions surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers entering the new season. The guys discuss how LeBron James fits alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, whether Philadelphia’s new-look roster can develop championship chemistry and how much pressure is on Embiid as he enters another crucial stage of his career. They also examine LeBron’s continued influence around the NBA, his relationship with his new teammates and what his arrival means for the Sixers’ championship window. Plus, Bob and Jeff share stories from decades covering NBA Media Day, debate how basketball journalism has changed in the social media era and, naturally, go on plenty of completely unrelated tangents along the way.

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Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay on Kevin McHale: a post scorer so unstoppable that getting him the ball meant the possession was already over. Part of the trade that also brought Robert Parish to Boston for the rights to Joe Barry Carroll — arguably the greatest trade in NBA history, and it delivered three championships.

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