Celtics Talk-logo

Celtics Talk

NBC Sports Boston

Insider Chris Forsberg hosts the Celtics Talk podcast from NBC Sports Boston. During the season, look for special postgame podcast following every game, with analysis from our shows, postgame press conferences, and exclusive interviews. Guests include players, coaches, management, and media members from around the NBA.

Location:

United States

Description:

Insider Chris Forsberg hosts the Celtics Talk podcast from NBC Sports Boston. During the season, look for special postgame podcast following every game, with analysis from our shows, postgame press conferences, and exclusive interviews. Guests include players, coaches, management, and media members from around the NBA.

Language:

English


Episodes
Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Reacting to the best of Celtics Media Day, plus Horford's gone and Tatum's improbable return?

9/29/2025
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton share their favorite moments from the Celtics' 2025 Media Day interviews and react to video of Jayson Tatum back on the court and Al Horford officially signing with the Warriors. 1:00- Chris and Kayla reflect on their favorite moments from Media Day 9:00- Kayla, Drew Carter and Mark D'Amico welcome in Jaylen Brown for an exclusive interview 24:50- Kayla, Drew and Mark welcome in Joe Mazzulla 38:55- Kayla, Drew and Mark welcome in Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard and Neemias Queta 49:45- Kayla, Drew and Mark welcome in Anfernee Simons, Chris Boucher and Hugo Gonzalez Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:59:46

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

From fan to owner of the Boston Celtics: The Bill Chisholm interview

9/25/2025
Chris Forsberg sits down with Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm to discuss how his dream of becoming the owner of the Boston Celtics became a reality. Bill talks about the process of buying the team, how he became a Celtics fan, and what the future holds for one of the most historic franchises in the NBA. 1:00-Bill Chisholm discusses how his dream of becoming the owner of the Celtics became a reality 5:30-Who are some of Bill’s favorite Celtics players of all time? 16:30-How the investment group came together to buy the Celtics 20:00-What are the goals of the new ownership group? 25:00-Will the Celtics look for their own arena? 26:00-What excited you most about this year’s team? 27:00-Best interaction with Joe Mazzulla so far WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:35:16

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Goodbye summer of Celtics change, time for Boston to turn over a new leaf

9/18/2025
John Karalis of the Boston Sports Journal joins Chris Forsberg to take one last look at an eventful offseason for the Celtics and look ahead to training camp and the upcoming NBA season. 3:15- How are we going to remember the summer of 2025 for the Celtics? 6:20- How quickly will this team get to the other side of this transition period? 10:50- Which newcomer are you most excited for? 16:10 - Which young player is most likely to make the leap and become a cornerstone on this roster? 24:45- What’s your opening night starting lineup? 27:15- What’s the return date on Jayson Tatum? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:33:07

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Jordan Walsh on ‘dog fight’ at Celtics offseason workouts and how the energy changes when Jayson Tatum is in the gym

9/4/2025
Chris Forsberg catches up with Jordan Walsh to discuss Celtics offseason workouts with Jayson Tatum. They also discuss his expectations on next season, and how he’s preparing to help the Celtics on the floor in 2025. 3:30-Jordan Walsh on his 2nd annual basketball camp in Dallas 5:30-Jordan on the 'dog fight’ at offseason workouts 9:30-Excitement for bigger role this season 10:30-Seeing Jayson Tatum back in the gym WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:15:45

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Jeff Twiss reflects on four decades in green before Hall of Fame honor

8/29/2025
Chris Forsberg talks with Jeff Twiss, VP Media services for the Boston Celtics, to discuss him being named the 2025 John Bunn Award winner, the Hall of Fame’s lifetime achievement honor. 5:00-Jeff Twiss on being named the 2025 John Bunn Award winner 8:50-Twiss on getting started with the Celtics in 1981 18:30-Favorite Red Auerbach moment WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:34:32

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

INSTANT REACTION: Scal & Drew break down the Celtics' 2025-26 regular season schedule

8/14/2025
In a special edition of Celtics Talk, Drew Carter and Brian Scalabrine offer instant reaction and break down the Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 regular season schedule. The guys debate the biggest games for Boston and what to expect from the team coming off a disappointing finish to last year. 1:00- Celtics start the season with divisional matchups against the Sixers and Knicks 6:45- When do former Celtics players make their returns to TD Garden? 16:40- Cooper Flagg’s debut in Boston could be the toughest ticket of the year 19:20- Celtics vs. Lakers – is LA a real title contender? 24:30- Breaking down the NBA Cup matchups 27:00- Other notable matchups for the Celtics 34:00- What to expect from Tatum, Jaylen, and the team this season WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:45:32

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Payton Pritchard on Celtics’ summer changes, NBA’s new heave rule and Kyrie wanting to swing on him

8/4/2025
Payton Pritchard sits down with Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to talk about roster changes, Tatum’s injury and what Kyrie Irving said about his half-court shot WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:13:41

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Smart, Simmons, and Summer League Overreactions

7/21/2025
Chris Forsberg welcomes in MassLive's Brian Robb to react to all the latest news surrounding the Boston Celtics, including Marcus Smart signing with the Lakers and the team being reportedly interested in signing... Ben Simmons? 4:50- Chris and Brian react to Marcus Smart signing with the Lakers 9:45- Should the Celtics really be considering signing Ben Simmons? 15:50- Brian shares his Summer League overreactions, including: Baylor Scheierman's defense and ball-handling and Hugo Gonzalez's all-around effort 25:00- When does the next shoe drop for Boston? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:28:27

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Derrick White tackles trade rumors, a new-look Celtics roster and excitement to prove doubters wrong

7/9/2025
Derrick White joins Chris Forsberg to address trade rumors, share his perspective on the Celtics' revamped roster, and discuss Jayson Tatum’s recovery WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:12:34

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Horford's return unlikely, the Jays’ INCREDIBLE rehab, and more from C's summer state of the union

7/8/2025
Chris Forsberg shares his major takeaways from Brad Stevens’ summer state of the union press conference as the team looks ahead to next season and beyond. 1:00- Forsberg shares his main takeaways from Brad Stevens press conference 3:40- Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum progressing at ‘incredible rates’ in rehab work, by all indications 11:30- Stevens shares that getting under the luxury tax is not the main priority 17:25- Energy around Celtics ‘hopeful’ about the future 19:35- Brad Stevens full press conference WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:43:50

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

"The Off C'Season": Where do the Celtics stand after roster reset to start the new league year?

7/7/2025
In the final edition of our “The Off C’Season” summer series, Chris Forsberg and Kevin O’Connor join Drew Carter to react to Celtics officially announcing the Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis trades, the still-undetermined future of Al Horford, and whether Boston should be considered winners or losers so far this offseason. 1:00- The guys react to Brad Stevens’ official statement on the Holiday and Porzingis trades and what to expect from Anfernee Simons 18:40- What are the odds Boston is done making moves this offseason? How different will the roster look before opening night? 23:20- What’s the latest on Al Horford’s future? 32:10- Should the Celtics have serious interest in Damian Lillard? Bradley Beal? 38:00- How promising is it that we’re already seeing videos of Jayson Tatum rehabbing? 45:25- Bold predictions for the Celtics in 2025-26 WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:56:15

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

"The Off C'Season": Exploring ALL the options for the new-look Celtics with NBA free agency officially underway

7/2/2025
In another edition of our “The Off C’Season” summer series, Chris Forsberg, Kevin O’Connor and Chris Mannix join Drew Carter to react to the start of NBA free agency for the Celtics and around the league. 1:00- Drew, Forsberg and KOC react to the Celtics’ busy start to free agency and grade how Brad Stevens has done so far as he looks to reset Boston’s roster 11:00- What’s the 'endgame’ for the Celtics over the next season? 16:40- Should the Celtics be in on Damian Lillard? 20:50- How is Joe Mazzulla going to handle coaching a team that’s not expected to compete for a title? 30:50- Reacting to the biggest news and rumors around the NBA WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:58:21

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

EMERGENCY POD: Out with Luke, in with Luka... Luke Kornet signs with the Spurs

6/30/2025
Chris Forsberg offers instant reaction and analysis following the news that Luke Kornet is reportedly signing a 4-year, $41M contract with the San Antonio Spurs. Then, Forsberg reacts to the Celtics signing free agent center Luka Garza to a two-year deal and what it means for Boston. 1:00- Reacting to the loss of Luke Kornet 10:20- Luka Garza signing reaction WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:12:36

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Instant Reaction: Celtics draft Hugo Gonzalez with 28th overall pick in NBA Draft

6/26/2025
Instant reaction from NBC Sports Boston’s live NBA Draft Special. Our entire draft crew offer instant reaction and analysis following the Celtics’ selection of Hugo Gonzalez from Real Madrid with the 28th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Then, Brad Stevens speaks and shares his thoughts on the pick and everything else around the team so far this offseason. 1:00- Chris Forsberg, Brian Scalabrine and Isaac Trotter join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction 5:40- Coach Tim Welsh joins Kayla Burton to share the coach’s perspective on the pick 11:55- Drew Carter joins live from the draft in Brooklyn 14:05-Brad Stevens press conference WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:37:39

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Emergency Pod, Part 2: Celtics trade Kristaps Porzingis, and which domino falls next?

6/24/2025
Kristaps Porzingis is on his way to Atlanta as part of a three-team trade. Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton share their immediate reactions and explore what moves might come next. 1:00 - Instant reaction to the Porzingis trade 10:30 - What can we expect from the Celtics on Draft night? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:25:28

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Jrue Holiday TRADED?! Celtics instant reaction & what's next!

6/24/2025
Chris Forsberg reacts to the Celtics trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, and discusses what’s next for the team. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:12:21

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

"The Off C'Season": NBA Draft Week Special - Unpacking the Celtics' best draft options

6/23/2025
In our latest edition of “The Off C’Season”, Jeff Goodman joins Chris Forsberg, Kevin O’Connor and Tom Giles to react to all the weekend’s biggest NBA news before going deep on what the Celtics should do in this week’s NBA Draft. 1:00- The guys react to Game 7 of the NBA Finals before discussing Tyrese Haliburton's injury and the Kevin Durant trade 12:30- Jeff Goodman shares what he thinks Boston should do in this year’s draft 21:40- The guys answer your questions! WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:55:57

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Solving the Celtics' Salary Cap: A Contender's Blueprint

6/17/2025
Drew Carter, Chris Forsberg, and Yahoo NBA Insider Kevin O'Connor discuss have a deep discussion about how the Celtics deal with the salary issues they have moving forward as a second apron team. Cap guru and former NBA GM Bobby Marks joins us to give his thoughts on what the Celtics should do this offseason. Also, we look at how new ownership could effect the situation. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:49:21

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Where do the Celtics rank in the Eastern Conference next year?

6/12/2025
Drew Carter, Chris Forsberg, Brian Scalabrine, and Yahoo NBA Insider Kevin O'Connor discuss what next season could look like in the Eastern Conference for the Boston Celtics with the expected moves this offseason, plus Jayson Tatum's injury. Can Boston still be in the mix? What will the other leading contenders do this offseason? 1:30-Reaction to Jaylen Brown having arthroscopic surgery on his right knee 7:00-Celtics listening to offers for everyone besides Jayson Tatum 17:00-Is there any way to keep Al Horford and Luke Kornet? 23:00-Brian Scalabrine on that state of the East WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:53:04

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

NBA & Celtics Trade Rumors! Offseason Buzz & Potential Moves!

6/4/2025
Chris Forsberg and Drew Carter welcome in Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports and Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated for another edition of “The Off C’Season” to discuss potential trades the Celtics and teams around the NBA could make this summer. 2:30- The guys each share their favorite ‘fake’ trades for this summer 18:30- Chris Mannix shares what he’s hearing out in OKC about the latest news around the NBA 29:45- Mannix reveals what the rest of the league thinks the Celtics will do this summer 34:45- The guys answer your questions! WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:50:44