Celtics Talk

Taking a look back at Joe Mazzulla’s season. Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles analyze the good and the bad from Joe Mazzulla from the 2025-26 season. They’re also joined by Noa Dalzell, Kevin O’Connor, Brian Scalabrine, and Chris Mannix who offer their unique takes on Mazzulla and what he might need to change in the future.

0:00 - Taking a look back at Joe Mazzulla’s season

4:27 - Noa Dalzell says Joe Mazzulla should be more adventurous in the playoffs

11:58 - Kevin O’Connor saying it’s a huge ‘prove it year’ for Joe Mazzulla in 2026-27

16:49 - Brian Scalabrine wants Joe Mazzulla to better accentuate Jayson Tatum’s and Jaylen Brown’s strengths

20:37 - Chris Mannix gives credit to Joe Mazzulla, but he thinks Mazzulla needs to make some changes

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Chris Forsberg, Michael Holley, Brian Scalabrine, Chris Mannix, Kevin O’Connor, and Bobby Marks weigh in on exactly how the Celtics can keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown together and win another championship. What changes need to be made to keep them at their best, and what position do the Celtics need to upgrade the most?

00:00 Keys for the Jays to win another title together 

05:00 Do Celtics need to adjust their strategy?

10:20 Chris Mannix on the need to upgrade the front court

15:00 How Kevin O’Connor would build around the Jays

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Don't expect fireworks just yet. Chris Forsberg, Michael Holley, Brian Scalabrine, and Bobby Marks discuss why a quieter summer could actually 'slingshot' the Celtics into massive future moves—and how the Western Conference impacts their timeline.

00:00 The state of the Boston Celtics right now 

02:00 Brian Scalabrine’s trust in Brad Stevens 

05:00 Was trading for Nikola Vucevic a mistake? 

08:00 Scal’s ‘slingshot’ theory 

10:00 Impact of the Western Conference 

15:00 Bobby Marks on benefits of avoiding repeater tax penalties

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Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss all things C's offseason. Kevin reveals whether or not he would split up the Jays to get Giannis and what asking price would be too high for him. Later, they discuss how aggressive Brad Stevens will be in the offseason and if it's possible to compete with the powerhouse teams in the West by only making tweaks to this roster.

00:45 “Foolish” not to look into acquiring  Giannis

03:00: How much is “too much” to give up for Giannis

3:46 His skill set is that good that I would split up the Jays

05:40 How aggressive will Brad Stevens be to make big changes?

11:30: You can’t become complacent in Boston sports, Brad Stevens needs to add

15:00 is there a path to being better than OKC and Spurs?

18:20 How a Mitchell Robinson addition would impact the Celtics

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Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the rumors linking the Celtics to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Should Boston make a move for Giannis? What would it mean for Jaylen Brown’s future? And what should be Brad Stevens’s top priority this summer?

00:00 - Reactions to the Giannis Antetokounmpo / Jaylen Brown rumors

10:00 - What should Brad Stevens prioritize this offseason?

17:00 - If the Jays are both back next season, do they need to change how they play together?

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Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles break down everything Brad Stevens had to say in his end-of-season press conference. They discuss the recent conversation surrounding Jaylen Brown, what moves Brad could make this offseason and whether he’ll keep the Jays together or make a push for Giannis.

00:00 - Breaking down Brad Stevens’ end-of-season press conference 

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Kayla Burton joins Chris Forsberg two days after the Celtics were eliminated by the 76ers in the first round to discuss what went wrong in the series. They discuss Joe Mazzulla’s lineup decisions and other questionable choices. They address Jayson Tatum’s injury and how big of a hit his absence was in Game 7. They also talk about Jaylen Brown sounding off on officials on Twitch less than 24 hours after the Celtics' loss.

0:00 - Reaction to Celtics’ loss 48 hours removed from it

3:42 - Questionable Joe Mazzulla decisions in the series

8:34 - Celtics’ 3-point woes

14:35 - Looking at Tatum’s injury

18:45 - Jaylen Brown sounding off on officials

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Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin take their time to mourn the Celtics season after Boston fell to the 76ers 109-100 in Game 7. They talk about their biggest takeaways from the series, giving Philly and Joel Embiid credit. They also discuss what this offseason could look like after such a disappointing loss.

0:00 - Reacting to Game 7 loss

4:03 - Taking a look at how Joel Embiid turned this series upside down

6:35 - Overall takeaways from Celtics season

11:57 - What's next for the Celtics? 

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Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break down the Celtics’ 106-93 Game 6 loss to the Sixers, discussing what went wrong for Boston, why they want to see the bench get more minutes and what the team needs to do in Game 7 to save its season.

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Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down the Celtics’ 113-97 loss to the 76ers in Game 5. They take a look at the fourth quarter collapse and see what went into their offensive struggles. Abby gives her concern level after the loss, which heads back to Philadelphia on Thursday. They also take a look at Derrick White’s slump and wonder if he’ll bounce back.

0:00 - Reacting to Celtics’ collapse in the fourth quarter

6:14 - Abby Chin’s concern level

10:53 - Addressing Derrick White’s slump

13:44 - Giving Big-Shot Bob his moment

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