Celtics Talk

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Season preview with Michael Holley, plus exclusive interviews with Langford and Tatum Dec 21, 2020

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Michael Holley joins Chris Forsberg on the podcast as the Celtics gear up for the start of the regular season. They discuss their bold predictions for the season and which Celtic will be the biggest surprise. Michael also talks about his new book, The Big Three - Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and The Rebirth of the Boston Celtics.

2:45 What concerns you most about the Celtics heading into the start of the season

6:00 Michael and Chris make their bold predictions for the season

15:00 - Which Celtic is most likely to surprise us this season?

19:30 - Exclusive interview with Romeo Langford

26:00 - Are the Nets going to be a real problem this season?

31:00 - Michael Holley talks about his new book The Big Three and shares some of the stories he learned while writing it

41:00 - Exclusive interview with Jayson Tatum

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Overreactions to Celtics first preseason game, exclusive Aaron Nesmith 1-on-1 Dec 16, 2020

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Chris Forsberg and DJ Bean give their initial overreactions to the Celtics’ first preseason game against the 76ers. Aaron Nesmith opens up about his journey to the NBA.

1:00-Immediate overreaction to the Celtics first preseason game

3:30-What’s the ceiling for Nesmith and Pritchard?

8:30-Where is your Robert Williams confidence meter?

18:00-How does Giannis re-signing with the Bucks impact the future of the East?

36:00-Exclusive 1-on-1 with Aaron Nesmith

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Talking Celtics return with Mike Gorman and Abby Chin Dec 14, 2020

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As the Celtics get set to return to action, Abby Chin and Mike Gorman discuss their expectations for the upcoming season. Chris Forsberg also sits down for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Jeff Teague.

1:30-Abby Chin shares her expectations for the Celtics this season

4:30-Which young player will make the biggest leap this season?

14:00-Mike Gorman discusses entering his 40th season covering the Celtics

16:00-Gorman on why he is high on newest members of the Celtics

37:30-Exclusive 1-on-1 with Jeff Teague

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Exclusive 1-on-1 with Tristan Thompson Dec 11, 2020

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Chris Forsberg and NBC Sports Boston Celtics producer Max Lederman break down what value they expect Tristan Thompson to bring to the team, and react to ESPN's top 100 player rankings. Then the Celtics' newest big man joins Chris for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview.

1:05-What do you expect from Tristan Thompson in his first year with the Celtics?

3:05-How good can this team be on defense?

9:42-Should we expect more celebrity and Kardashian sightings in Boston now?

14:49-Breaking down where the Celtics star players landed on ESPN's top 100 player rankings

28:46-Exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Tristan Thompson

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Who is the most important Celtic beyond Jaylen and Jayson? Dec 08, 2020

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Celtics insider Chris Forsberg is joined by Max Lederman to discuss which Celtics player will play the biggest role this season behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. They also discuss the development of the young players and the reveal of the first half of the NBA schedule.

0:30 - Chris and Max debate which player, other than Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, will prove to be the most important to the Celtics' success this coming season.

6:32 - Which players have the most potential to break out? Has Time Lord's time finally come?

11:06 - A pair of Celtics sophomores could see an increased workload this season. Will Grant Williams and Carsen Edwards make the most of their opportunity?

19:36 - Chris and Max react to the release of the first half of the Celtics' schedule.

23:05 - Kyrie Irving has found his way back into NBA headlines. Chris and Max talk about Kyrie putting his foot in his mouth once again.

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Breaking out the Kemba Walker panic meter; the truth about why Gordon Hayward left Dec 01, 2020

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Chris Forsberg and NBC Sports Boston Celtics producer Max Lederman react to the news that Kemba Walker will be out until January. How worried should Celtics fans be about Kemba? Can he get back to where he was at the start of last season? Plus, the two break down Danny Ainge's comments about Gordon Hayward and discuss the real reasons Hayward left to sign with Charlotte.

1:00-Panic meter on Kemba Walker’s knee

5:35-Can Kemba come back and be as impactful as he was in the start of his Celtics’ career?

9:25-How much will the Celtics use their rookies at the start of the season?

20:05-Reaction to Danny Ainge’s comments regarding Gordon Hayward’s departure

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Here's how the Celtics can use the Gordon Hayward trade exception Nov 30, 2020

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Chris Forsberg is joined by Max Lederman to discuss how the Celtics can use the trade exception they received in return for Gordon Hayward as well as what the biggest void on the roster is as training camp looms.

0:53 - Should Celtics’ fans be happy with the return for Hayward? Max explains the nature of a trade exception and how it can be used.

10:40 - Which players could the Celtics target with trade exception? Chris and Max discuss who would fit on this roster for the right amount of money.

18:05 - Would Gary Harris or Aaron Gordon be a good fit for the Celtics?

28:00 -What’s the biggest void on the Celtics’ roster right now?

30:42 - With Evan Turner joining the Celtics as an assistant coach, Chris and Max remember their favorite Turner moments and talk about what he can bring to the organization.

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View from Charlotte: Waiting for the Hayward sign-and-trade and how much should we worry about Kemba's knee? Nov 25, 2020

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Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer joins Chris Forsberg and A. Sherrod Blakely to discuss what the Hornets look like after adding Gordon Hayward, which team has more leverage in a possible Celtics-Hornets sign-and-trade and why Danny Ainge needs to have a serious conversation with Kemba Walker about his knee

5:00 - What does the Celtics starting five look like if the roster stays as is?

10:45 - How concerned are you about Kemba Walker's knee?

13:00 - Rick Bonnel joins the podcast

15:00: Who has more leverage in a Celtics-Hornets sign-and-trade?

21:30 - Where do the Hornets stand in the East now that they have Hayward?

29:30 - Rick Bonnell explains why Kemba Walker is his "own worst enemy"

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Gordon Hayward’s departure, Tristan Thompson’s arrival, and the state of the Celtics Nov 22, 2020

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Brian Scalabrine joins Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg to react to Gordon Hayward signing a four-year, $120M deal with the Charlotte Hornets. They also react to the Celtics signing Tristan Thompson on a two-year, $19M deal.

1:00-Scal "dumbfounded" Charlotte paid Hayward that much

2:45-Should Ainge have taken the McDermott/Turner deal from Indiana?

9:00-Reaction to Celtics signing Tristan Thompson

11:00-Will Celtics have a ‘center by committee’ approach?

14:30-Where to the Celtics rank in the East right now?

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