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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.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Celtics Talk pairs detailed postgame reasoning with first-person franchise history, keeping Boston basketball immediate without stripping away its memory.
Celtics Talk works from the final buzzer outward, turning a result into a conversation about rotations, officiating, shot selection, roster construction and trade consequences.
A Vucevic trade becomes a pronunciation debate, because your Celtics brain never clocks out.
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A wild win, a rookie spotlight, and a postgame room that never really cooled off.
Celtics Talk stays with Boston's wild finish in Brooklyn, with Ugo Gonzalez's late three carrying the main weight of the discussion. The hosts trace how Boston got there and why Joe Mazzulla trusted the corner look, while also noting how a 19-year-old managed to look useful once…
Boston's one-point loss in Detroit turns into a sharp, loose playoff-preview argument.
Boston's one-point loss in Detroit plays like a playoff preview with some bite. Jalen Brown's near-winner, the first-quarter flare-up with Beef Stew, the messy opening, and the steadier second half all get room to breathe.
A blunt postgame argument about consistency, frustration, and one loud whistle complaint.
The episode stays with the sting of a late loss, and that part lands. It keeps circling the same arguments that usually show up after a game like this: missed chances, frustration, and the question of whether the whistle really changed things.
A mailbag-heavy Celtics conversation that treats the deadline as a real roster problem, not a slogan.
Celtics Talk uses an off-day pod to work through the Celtics' center question and the trade chatter building toward a deadline that is less than a month away.
A Celtics postgame that turns Sam Hauser into a real roster question.
The Celtics' 119-104 win over the Pacers ends up being less about the final score than about Sam Hauser. The conversation keeps circling back to a simple roster question: if he already gives this team what it needs, what exactly would count as a worthwhile upgrade?
A lively Celtics postgame that turns Peyton Pritchard's big night into a deeper center-depth conversation.
Celtics Talk centers on Peyton Pritchard's big night and the wire-to-wire win over the Kings, then keeps going with a broader look at the rest of the rotation.
McHale revisits how Boston landed him and how the 1986 Celtics worked.
Celtics Talk uses the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Celtics as a clean archival frame for bringing Kevin McHale back to revisit how Boston landed him and how that group was wired.
A Celtics win recap that turns Simons' 39-point burst into a broader roster conversation.
Celtics Talk keeps the focus on a Celtics win and gives Anfernee Simons his credit: 39 points, with 18 in the fourth quarter, set the tone and finished the job.
Big Cat and PFT Commenter cover the NFL, March Madness, and NHL for laughs.
This episode celebrates the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Boston Celtics, featuring an interview with Danny Ainge.
The Celtics Talk podcast recaps a surprising Celtics win over the Rockets, highlighting Derek White's performance and Ron Harper Jr.'s defense on Kevin Durant.
The hosts analyze the Celtics' win over the Pacers, focusing on Sam Hauser's breakout performance with impressive shooting stats.
The Celtics lose a close, playoff-like game to the Spurs, highlighted by Victor Wembanyama's dominant performance.
Chris Forsberg and Kayla recap the Celtics' thrilling double-overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets, highlighted by Hugo Gonzalez's clutch three-pointer and Amari Williams' emergency call-up.
Kevin McHale reflects on the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Celtics, sharing stories about his draft day, team chemistry with Larry Bird and Robert Parrish, Bill Walton's impact, rivalries with the Lakers, and the team's historic dominance.
The episode covers breaking news about Jason Tatum potentially sitting out the 2025-26 season, analyzes the Celtics' loss to the Hawks, and discusses trade rumors and team dynamics.
The hosts recap the Celtics' dominant win over the Hawks, highlighting Sam Hauser's 10 three-pointers and Jaylen Brown's 41-point performance.
Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin recap the Celtics' comeback win over the Heat, focusing on Anfernee Simons' 39-point performance and his impact on the team.
The Celtics Talk podcast analyzes the Celtics' last-second loss to the Bulls, focusing on Jalen Brown's heroic performance, defensive breakdowns, and trade deadline implications.
This special episode celebrates the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Boston Celtics, featuring an extended interview with Hall of Famer Bill Walton.
The Celtics Talk podcast analyzes Boston's 102-96 win over Portland, focusing on the returns of Jrue Holiday and Rob Williams, bench contributions, and trade deadline speculation.
The Celtics Talk podcast analyzes the NBA trade deadline outlook for the Boston Celtics, focusing on roster decisions, big-man depth with Niamish Kata's development, and potential moves amid a 31-18 record.
The hosts analyze the Celtics' dominant win over the Kings without Jaylen Brown, highlighting Peyton Pritchard's standout performance and team chemistry.
The hosts recap the Celtics' narrow one-point loss to the Pistons, focusing on Jalen Brown's missed game-winning shot, Tobias Harris's clutch fourth-quarter performance, and key issues like turnovers and Derek White's shooting struggles.
Chris Forsberg hosts a Celtics Talk mailbag episode, diving into potential trade targets for big men ahead of the NBA deadline.
The Celtics Talk podcast analyzes Boston's win over Dallas, highlighting Peyton Pritchard's standout performance off the bench and discussing the recent trade for Nikola Vucevic.
The Celtics Talk podcast analyzes the Celtics' late loss to the Pacers, focusing on a controversial illegal screen that coach Joe Mazzulla repeatedly criticized postgame.
Postgame analysis of a Celtics playoff win over the 76ers, with host Chris Forsberg and guest Kayla discussing the game and team performance.
Hosts preview the Celtics' first-round playoff opponent, the Philadelphia 76ers, with analysis and banter.
Hosts discuss the Celtics' final regular season game and preview the upcoming playoffs.
Postgame analysis of the Boston Celtics' win over the New Orleans Pelicans, discussing team performance and playoff positioning.
Chris Forsberg and co-host discuss the Celtics' recent loss, Baylor Shireman's standout performance, and fan reactions.
Host Chris Forsberg interviews Tracy McGrady about the Ones Basketball League and discusses Celtics postseason prospects.
Celtics Talk podcast hosts discuss the Celtics' recent victory over the Charlotte Hornets, analyzing key moments and the team's championship mindset.
Chris Forsberg and Kayla discuss the Celtics' frustrating loss to the Jazz, including Jalen Brown's anger over a missed tripping call.
Chris Forsberg recaps the Celtics' 20-point win over the Cavaliers, discussing the team's performance and energy.
Interview with new Celtics owner Bill Chisholm about his journey to ownership and fandom.