How the Celtics Can Nail Picks No. 27 and No. 40 | 2026 NBA Draft

Chris Forsberg welcomes in Sports Illustrated’s Tom Haberstroh to discuss the shocking trade of Jaylen Brown to the rival 76ers. Why this deal? Was the return enough? Tom makes the case for the Celtics roster playing better in games without Brown last season and breaks down why Payton Pritchard stands to benefit the most from Brown’s departure.   00:00 - Tom shares his initial reaction to the trade 05:30 - Was it the right time to break up The Jays? 10:30 - Is the roster better without Brown? 15:30 - Does Pritchard benefit the most? 18:30 - Did the cap and draft lottery influence the deal? 21:00 - What are the plans for Paul George? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Well, it happened… in a shocking move, the Celtics are reportedly trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks. Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles try to make sense of the deal, what it means for Boston going forward, and react to the other moves the Celtics have made so far in free agency.   00:00- Instant reaction to the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown… what just happened?! 5:10- Was it a mistake not to go all-in trying to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo? 8:10- Why make this trade now? Was this really the best the Celtics could get for Jaylen Brown? 13:30- What do you expect from Paul George on this team? Is Boston still a serious contender in the East now? 19:50- Reflecting on Jaylen’s special connection to the Boston community and Celtics fans 25:40- The guys react to the Celtics adding Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley in free agency WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg, Tom Giles and Kevin O'Connor break down the latest on Jaylen Brown and why the rest of the league may be undervaluing the Celtics star. They discuss why Boston's decision to stand firm on a high asking price carries a risk, whether Brown could ultimately remain with the Celtics and what it all means for the team's future. Plus, they dive into the latest moves around the league, including LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers and the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg welcomes in MassLive’s Brian Robb to make sense of the latest Jaylen Brown trade rumors and break down other potential moves for the Celtics in free agency.   0:00- Where do we stand with a potential Jaylen Brown trade? 7:45- Brian shares which reported trade packages for Jaylen intrigue him 13:35- Are you surprised we haven’t heard from Jayson Tatum? 18:00- How much does the Celtics’ long-term salary cap restrictions play into the team’s thinking? 21:45- Obligatory Rob Williams talk! WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles share their instant reactions to the Celtics' second-round selection of Dillon Mitchell. Why does he fit the mold of a Brad Stevens pick and what could he bring to Boston's roster? Plus, they break down Brad's comments on Jaylen Brown's future and discuss whether the Celtics and Brown can repair their relationship moving forward. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA Draft Night 1 is officially in the books. Our Celtics crew reacts to Brad Stevens’ comments on Jaylen Brown’s future, breaks down Boston selecting Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 27 overall pick and discusses potential targets if the Celtics explore a Jaylen Brown trade.   00:00 - Brad Stevens onJaylen Brown's future with the Celtics 9:00 - Chris Mannix shares intel on potential Jaylen Brown trade 15:30 - Are the Celtics better off keeping the Jays together? 25:00 - Celtics select Chris Cenac Jr. with 27th overall pick WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg, Kevin O’Connor, and Isaac Trotter break down which prospects make the most sense for the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA Draft. With the draft just days away, how can Brad Stevens and the front office address the team's biggest depth needs using the No. 27 and No. 40 picks?  00:00 2026 NBA Draft preview  01:25 Which big man in the draft fits the Celtics? 09:05 Non-Big options for the Celtics  13:05 Celtics should consider trading up for ______ 19:55 Finding this year’s Hugo Gonzalez WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin O'Connor sits down with Chris Forsberg to talk Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Will the Celtics make a deal before draft day? Who is most likely to be included in a deal, and have the Celtics already damaged the relationship with Jaylen Brown? 00:00 - Breaking down the trade rumors  5:00 - Giannis is a bona fide superstar  10:00 - Would Jaylen Brown be included in a trade?  15:00 - What does the Celtics roster look like with Giannis? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are the Celtics too obsessed with the three? When the shots are falling, Joe Mazzulla's high-volume math strategy looks brilliant—but a bad shooting night can completely derail the offense. In this episode, we hear from Chris Forsberg, Tom Giles, Brad Stevens, Brian Scalabrine, Kevin O’Connor, and Chris Mannix 00:00 Have the Celtics relied too heavily on 3-point shooting? 07:50 Celtics looking for more balance on offense 12:50 Will Derrick White have a bounce back season? 18:35 Celtics can still shoot 3's but need to create better looks 22:00 Bolstering the Celtics’ depth WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles are back for another edition in our Celtics summer series. The guys are joined by Chris Mannix, Brian Scalabrine and Eddie House to debate whether or not the team needs to look at adding a “true” point guard to the starting lineup next season.   0:00- Do the Celtics need a “true” point guard? 05:00- Discussing Payton Pritchard’s role as a ‘shoot-first’ guard 08:20- Who could the Celtics target at point guard this offseason? 13:13- Scal explains why the Jays still need to dominate the team’s ball-handling WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.