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Chris Gasper on what big changes are ahead for the Celtics May 13, 2021

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Chris Forsberg is joined by WCVB Channel 5's Chris Gasper to get his hottest takes on this roller coaster of a Celtics season. The two discuss what changes are absolutely necessary for the team to find future success and who is ultimately to blame for this season.

0:30 - Gasper explains how the Celtics have become ‘the procrastinators of the parquet.’ What does Danny Ainge plan to do to change their identity?

9:45 - How much is ‘bad luck’ to blame for Celtics woes?

16:40 - Danny Ainge backs Brad Stevens, but does Brad deserve more blame? Gasper and Forsberg discuss if a different coaches approach is necessary in Boston.

30:40 - Gasper explains why he's adamant about the Celtics trading Kemba Walker this offseason.

37:00 - How exactly will this season end and what do the Celtics have to look forward to?

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Assessing a murky future for the play-in bound Celtics May 10, 2021

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Chris Forsberg and Amina Smith search for positive signs after the Celtics lose to the Miami Heat. Are the Celtics headed towards the play-in tournament?

1:30-Biggest issues with Celtics’ loss to the Heat

5:30-Is it fair to want more from Jayson Tatum?

8:20-Breaking down the Celtics’ playoff scenarios

13:00-Should the Celtics make any drastic changes going into next season?

15:30-How much blame does Brad Stevens deserve?

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The $32 million question: Does Jayson Tatum make an All-NBA team? May 07, 2021

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Chris Mannix joins Chris Forsberg to discuss the Celtics’ odds of avoiding the play-in tournament and their current chances to make a deep playoff run against the top Eastern Conference teams. The two also debate how to fix this team going forward and whether Mannix thinks Jayson Tatum will make an All-NBA team this season.

2:30- How bullish are you that the Celtics can avoid the play-in tournament? What’s the best-case scenario for postseason seeding?

5:55- Can Boston “catch lightning in a bottle” and make a deep playoff run?

13:10- How does ‘GM Chris Mannix’ fix this team going forward?

20:00- What are the chances Tacko Fall has a long-term future as a rotation player in the NBA?

22:50- Will Tatum make an All-NBA Team? Is he currently on Mannix’s ballot?

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Former Celtics asst GM Ryan McDonough on the struggling green & making trades with Danny Ainge May 03, 2021

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Former Celtics Assistant GM Ryan McDonough joins Chris Forsberg to discuss the Celtics' inconsistencies this year, his favorite moment during his time with the team and why he pushed so hard for the C's to go after Rajon Rondo. Rajon Rondo. Amina Smith also joins the podcast to discuss Jayson Tatum's 60-point night, Marcus Smart's ejection vs the Trail Blazers and if she thinks the Celtics will end up in the play-in tournament.

1:00 How concerned are you about the Celtics' health heading into the postseason?

13:00 - How critical should we be of Marcus Smart after his ejection?

25:00 - Former Celtics Assistant GM Ryan McDonough on the likelihood that the Celtics can find consistency in the playoffs

33:00 - What did Ryan think of Jayson Tatum's 60-point game?

42:00 - What was Ryan's favorite moment during his time with the Celtics?

43:00 - How hard did Ryan push for the Celtics to draft Rajon Rondo?

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Comedian Gary Gulman isn't joking when he says he loves this year's Celtics Apr 29, 2021

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Comedian and Celtics fan Gary Gulman joins Chris Forsberg to discuss his thoughts on the 2020-2021 Celtics, his comedy beginnings and his time growing up in Massachusetts, rooting for the Celtics in the 80s. Amina Smith also drops by to talk about the Celtics' win over the Hornets, Marcus Smart's suspension, and the Celtics' rookies.

6:00 - Will the Celtics improve their playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference?

19:00 - Comedian Gary Gulman says he actually loves this Celtics team

25:45 - How Gary fell in love with basketball and the Celtics

35:15 - Which trade deadline acquisition has become Gary's favorite Celtic

54:00 - Is Gary ready to take the crown of "Best Celebrity Celtics Fan" away from the Wahlberg's?

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Venting about the Celtics and searching for positives to cling to Apr 26, 2021

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Chris Forsberg and Amina Smith vent about their biggest issues with the Celtics’ last two losses. Can the Celtics afford to give Jayson Tatum rest without hurting their playoff seeding?

2:00-Turnovers continue to be an issue; can it be fixed?

7:30-Brad Stevens on Celtics’ defensive issues vs Hornets

10:00-How much blame does Tatum deserve?

14:00-Can the Celtics afford to rest Tatum and not hurt their playoff seeding?

17:30-Biggest concerns about Evan Fournier’s return

25:00-Glass half full: Finding positive signs heading into end of regular season

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Breaking out confidence meters as playoffs approach for Celtics Apr 20, 2021

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Chris Forsberg and Amina Smith discuss the Celtics’ six-game winning streak being snapped by the Bulls. Did the Celtics prove they have what it takes to go on a run in the playoffs?

2:30-How confident are you in the Celtics being healthy come playoff time?

6:30-Any concern over Jayson Tatum’s shooting struggles against the Bulls?

10:00-Buy or Sell: Danny Ainge’s “Big Bird” nickname for Luke Kornet

18:30-Did the Celtics’ six-game win streak prove they have what it takes for a playoff run?

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What’s the key to the Celtics’ winning streak? Plus a 1-on-1 with Bill Walton Apr 16, 2021

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Chris Forsberg and Amina Smith debate what the biggest key has been to the Celtics’ winning streak. Plus, Brian Scalabrine chats with Bill Walton about the Celtics-Lakers rivalry.

2:00-What’s been the biggest key in Celtics’ winning streak?

6:00-How motivated was Jayson Tatum by Perk’s criticism?

8:30-Which team in the East do you not want in the first round?

14:00-Are you concerned by the Celtics almost blowing the lead against the Lakers?

24:00-Brian Scalabrine 1-on-1 with Bill Walton

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Enes Kanter’s view on Celtics season & his smack-filled texts to Jaylen Brown Apr 13, 2021

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Chris Forsberg breaks down the Celtics recent winning streak, have they turned a corner? Also, former Celtic and current Trail Blazer Enes Kanter joins to discuss how he keeps in touch with his former teammates.

1:00-Have the Celtics turned a corner?

4:00-How motivated has Jayson Tatum been by criticism?

10:30-Enes on coming up short in the bubble when on the Celtics

14:30-Does Enes still keep in touch with the Celtics players?

16:30-Enes is confident the Celtics will shock people in the playoffs

26:30-What’s the maddest Enes has ever seen Brad Stevens?

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Do Celtics need a Hail Mary to save the season? Tom Curran is talking hoops Apr 08, 2021

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Chris Forsberg is joined by Patriots Talk host Tom Curran for a crossover episode. The two discuss what frustrates them about the Celtics, the impact of players losing time to COVID and what the team should look like next season in order to be championship contenders.

1:40 - What's really grinding our gears about the Celtics recent play?

11:28 - Celtics players have missed more time this season due to COVID-19 than any other team in the league. Is there an answer for this? And what is the deeper impact?

16:36 - What should the core of this team look like next season? Who stays and who goes?

23:13 - Tom's take on the job Brad Stevens has done this season.

26:24 - Which player off the Celtics bench will have the biggest impact down the stretch?

30:02 - Tom explains how he became a huge hoops junkie at a young age and talks about some of his favorite basketball memories.

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