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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