Celtics Talk

Chris Forsberg is joined by MassLive’s Brian Robb to discuss where the Celtics stand at the midway point of the season, how Ime Udoka has fared as head coach and how hands on Brad Stevens should be going forward. Then, Maine Celtics head coach Jarrell Christian joins Chris and Amina Smith to discuss the team’s success early in the season and adapting to constant player changes on his roster.

0:30 – What is the state of the Celtics at the midway point of the season?

2:25 – Grading Ime Udoka’s first half season as the team’s head coach; how much does Brad Stevens need to step in?

13:05 – Is the Celtics’ best path forward still building a team around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown?

20:00 - Looking for bright spots this season, including Rob Williams potentially developing into an All-Defensive team candidate

27:35 – Chris and Amina Smith welcome in Jarell Christian for an exclusive interview

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Chris Forsberg opens up the mailbag to answer your questions as the Celtics near the midpoint in the season, including whether the team should ever consider trading Jayson Tatum and which of the team’s young players factor into the long-term plan. Then Chris and Amina Smith welcome in Al Horford to discuss why he has faith this C’s team will figure things out, the development of Tatum and Brown, and his favorite breakfast cereals.

1:00 – Chris shares his thoughts on where the Celtics stand as they close in on the halfway point of the season

2:15 – Chris opens up the mailbag to answer your questions, including:

-Should the Celtics ever consider moving Jayson Tatum? (4:35)

-How should Brad Stevens handle trading Dennis Schroder? What type of deal should he be looking to make? (12:22)

-Which of the team’s young players are likeliest to be a part of the team's long-term plans? (15:20)

-Who’s most to blame for the Celtics’ struggles this season? (19:25)

25:30 – Chris and Amina Smith welcome in Al Horford for an exclusive interview

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After another brutal loss, this time to the Minnesota Timberwolves, NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to break it all down. They discuss why this team can't seem to figure out how to close out games and why bringing back Isaiah Thomas could be a good thing for the team and Celtics fans. Forsberg also looks back at some of his favorite Celtics moments of the last year.

1:00 - What is the most frustrating part of this Celtics team?

8:30 - Why does this team have such a hard time closing out games?

14:30 - Do you want Brad Stevens to take a big swing at the trade deadline?

20:30 - Should the Celtics bring back Isaiah Thomas?

27:30 - What are Forsberg's four favorite Celtics moments from 2021?

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ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg to discuss what the Celtics should do with their roster after a disappointing start to the NBA season.

• 3:50 Bobby Marks is out in Las Vegas at the G-League showcase, and talks about what' it's been like
• 6:10 Danny Ainge's return to the NBA in Utah
• 7:20 Looking at the state of the roster, and how it's been a rotating door of players being available
• 11:30 How tough it is for Brad Stevens to figure out what to do dealing with so many variables
• 16:30 A look at Stevens' moves so far as President of Basketball Ops.
• 18:20 Could there be a trade market for Al Horford
• 20:15 The decision to extend Marcus Smart, and whether or not he could be moved
• 22:15 Should the Celtics sell high on Dennis Schroder?
• 25:50 What missing piece would best compliment Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown?
• 27:30 Would Domantas Sabonis or Damian Lillard fit in Boston
• 30:30 Praising the decision to extend Robert Williams III

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Chris Forsberg is joined by ESPN NBA reporter Nick Friedell to talk about Steph Curry and the Warriors visit to Boston on Friday, a national view of the Celtics, and is it time to break up "The Jays"? Plus, Grant Williams spoke with Amina Smith and Chris on this week's "Celtics PostUp" on NBC Sports Boston.

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1:00 How Steph Curry and the Warriors have returned to their throne as a title contender

6:40 A national view of what's going on with the Celtics this season

10:00 Should Boston break up the Tatum & Brown duo?

14:00 Big picture look at the Eastern Conference - Who's legit? Who's a pretender?

17:00 The Warriors needing to take a step back the last few years...should the Celtics take the same approach?

Grant Williams interview

30:35 On his great start to the season shooting 3-pointers

32:30 A breakdown of what happened on Monday with his altercation with Bobby Portis

33:30 The trash-talking he engaged Lebron James in Los Angeles last week that had the bench cracking up

35:00 What is on his Christmas list

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Following two tough losses in Los Angeles, Chris Forsberg is trying to stay optimistic and look for solutions in this episode of the Celtics Talk podcast. He's joined by Brian Scalabrine - who has some ideas on how to turn things around, and former Director of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge.

1:30 - Scal joins Chris to discuss how he'd like to see more of the young players (Aaron Nesmith, Payton Pritchard, and Romeo Langford) play more minutes and inset energy into the lineup

10:00 - Overall, Scal and Chris agree that the team just needs to play harder more consistently

16:15 - Chris and Scal talk about what gives them hope after the first 26 games into the season

18:20 What a Jaylen Brown return to the lineup will mean, and which Jaylen will return when hee's healthy?

24:00 While he's been a force blocking shots, Robert Williams has not played as well in other ways on defense

30:00 Should Brad Stevens look at the forthcoming firesales in Portland and Indiana for a big roster shake-up?

31:30 Why Scal wouldn't trade Marcus Smart

33:00 The terribly inconsistent spacing the Celtics offense has shown

35:30 What Scal would tell the team if he was in locker room, and stress to them they need to play harder

40:00 Is there a viable path for Dennis Schroder to sign long-term?

Forsberg talks with Danny Ainge exclusively

45:45 Danny's thoughts on the season so far

46:00 What he's been doing in retirement in Utah

47:00 His future in the NBA

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Chris Forsberg and Chris Gasper break down what they have seen from the Celtics so far this season. Do the Celtics need to shake things up to win more consistently?

1:00-Gasper explains what has frustrated him the most about this Celtics team

9:00-Breaking down the positive signs we have seen from the Celtics

12:00-Should Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard be getting more playing time?

15:30-What grades would you give Tatum and Brown for the start of the season?

23:00-Giving the Celtics bench the credit they deserve

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Dan Shaughnessy joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss his new book, Wish it Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics. Dan talks about what inspired him to write the book and reflects on some of his favorite Larry Bird stories. He also discusses how access to NBA players and the locker room has changed in recent years and shares his thoughts on the 2021-22 Celtics team.

5:45 - What inspired Dan to write the book?

12:00 - Dan reflects on those teams and shares some of his favorite Larry Bird stories

22:00 - How has access to NBA players changed in recent years?

27:00 - What does Dan think about this 2021-22 Celtics?

31:00 - What were the "newspaper wars" like in the 80s?

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Comedian Gary Gulman joins Chris Forsberg to discuss why he’s optimistic about this year’s Celtics team, the time Chris was escorted out of the Sonic Drive-In headquarters and Gary’s upcoming appearance at the Wilbur Theatre.

1:00 – The two celebrate a big week for Gary after he performed at Carnegie Hall for the first time

6:05 – Gary discusses his basketball-watching habits when on tour, and which of the New York Post’s “Five Things to Know about Gary Gulman…” were actually true

8:25 – Why Gary believes the Celtics are turning the corner after a tough start to the season, and why Robert Williams is the most important Celtic, outside of Jaylen and Jayson, on this year’s team

15:05 – How Oklahoma City rejuvenated Al Horford and Forsberg shares the story of the time he was escorted out of the Sonic Drive-In headquarters while trying to buy a t-shirt

18:50 – Gary is appearing at the Wilbur Theatre this Friday, and life living in New York City as a Boston sports fan

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John Tomase joins Chris Forsberg to discuss all the latest off-the-court drama around the Celtics, including the reports that the Celtics are interested in trading for Ben Simmons. Should the C's consider trading Jaylen Brown for Simmons? Plus, the two vent about Marcus Smart and give Al Horford his ‘flowers’ for his performance this season.

0:50 – Tomase and Forsberg share their thoughts on Ben Simmons and if he’d fit on the Celtics

5:00 – Would you trade Jaylen Brown for Ben Simmons? Which player has the higher upside going forward?

14:45 – Why don’t Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown seem to compliment each other on the floor? Will they figure it out?

17:10 – Tomase vents about Marcus Smart’s performance on and off the court this year

27:35 – What player, or type of player, does Boston need to add to make this team a title contender?

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