How a quieter summer could 'slingshot' Celtics toward future big moves

NBA cap expert Ryan Bernardoni, aka ‘Dangercart’, joins Chris Forsberg to break down the different paths Brad Stevens and the Celtics could take this offseason as they look to return to championship contenders in 2026 and beyond. 00:00 - Why Celtics are now paying the price for 2024 championship win 11:00 - How should Brad Stevens approach this offseason? 22:00 - Should Celtics explore a Derrick White trade? 42:00 - Gut feeling of what Brad Stevens will do this summer 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 talks with ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks about the offseason challenges facing Brad Stevens and the Celtics. What would a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo look like, and who might be the odd man out if that happens? Who gets an extension and who gets moved? 00:00 – Bobby Marks on challenges facing Brad Stevens  06:50 - Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors  10:50 - NBA Tax Apron Rules Explained  20:22 - Celtics' 4 Extension-Eligible Players  27:35 - RIP Spirit Airlines 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 discuss this off season's trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo. What would the Celtics have to give up in return? Would they split up Tatum and Brown to make it happen? Could all 3 together be a possibility?  00:00 - A potential Giannis trade 04:55 - Kevin O'Connor: Tatum and Giannis work well together? 11:33 - Brian Scalabrine: What would it cost the Celtics? 15:55 - Bobby Marks: Is there any world Celtics can have Giannis, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum? 20:25 - Jaylen Brown’s trade market  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.

Taking a look back at Joe Mazzulla’s season. Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles analyze the good and the bad from Joe Mazzulla from the 2025-26 season. They’re also joined by Noa Dalzell, Kevin O’Connor, Brian Scalabrine, and Chris Mannix who offer their unique takes on Mazzulla and what he might need to change in the future. 0:00 - Taking a look back at Joe Mazzulla’s season 4:27 - Noa Dalzell says Joe Mazzulla should be more adventurous in the playoffs 11:58 - Kevin O’Connor saying it’s a huge ‘prove it year’ for Joe Mazzulla in 2026-27 16:49 - Brian Scalabrine wants Joe Mazzulla to better accentuate Jayson Tatum’s and Jaylen Brown’s strengths 20:37 - Chris Mannix gives credit to Joe Mazzulla, but he thinks Mazzulla needs to make some changes 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, Michael Holley, Brian Scalabrine, Chris Mannix, Kevin O’Connor, and Bobby Marks weigh in on exactly how the Celtics can keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown together and win another championship. What changes need to be made to keep them at their best, and what position do the Celtics need to upgrade the most? 00:00 Keys for the Jays to win another title together  05:00 Do Celtics need to adjust their strategy? 10:20 Chris Mannix on the need to upgrade the front court 15:00 How Kevin O’Connor would build around the Jays 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.

Don't expect fireworks just yet. Chris Forsberg, Michael Holley, Brian Scalabrine, and Bobby Marks discuss why a quieter summer could actually 'slingshot' the Celtics into massive future moves—and how the Western Conference impacts their timeline. 00:00 The state of the Boston Celtics right now  02:00 Brian Scalabrine’s trust in Brad Stevens  05:00 Was trading for Nikola Vucevic a mistake?  08:00 Scal’s ‘slingshot’ theory  10:00 Impact of the Western Conference  15:00 Bobby Marks on benefits of avoiding repeater tax penalties 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 of Yahoo Sports joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss all things C's offseason. Kevin reveals whether or not he would split up the Jays to get Giannis and what asking price would be too high for him. Later, they discuss how aggressive Brad Stevens will be in the offseason and if it's possible to compete with the powerhouse teams in the West by only making tweaks to this roster. 00:45 “Foolish” not to look into acquiring  Giannis 03:00: How much is “too much” to give up for Giannis 3:46 His skill set is that good that I would split up the Jays 05:40 How aggressive will Brad Stevens be to make big changes? 11:30: You can’t become complacent in Boston sports, Brad Stevens needs to add 15:00 is there a path to being better than OKC and Spurs? 18:20 How a Mitchell Robinson addition would impact the Celtics 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 Kayla Burton react to the rumors linking the Celtics to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Should Boston make a move for Giannis? What would it mean for Jaylen Brown’s future? And what should be Brad Stevens’s top priority this summer? 00:00 - Reactions to the Giannis Antetokounmpo / Jaylen Brown rumors 10:00 - What should Brad Stevens prioritize this offseason? 17:00 - If the Jays are both back next season, do they need to change how they play together? 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 break down everything Brad Stevens had to say in his end-of-season press conference. They discuss the recent conversation surrounding Jaylen Brown, what moves Brad could make this offseason and whether he’ll keep the Jays together or make a push for Giannis.   00:00 - Breaking down Brad Stevens’ end-of-season press conference  6:00 - What’s the Celtics’ roadmap for improvement next season?  17:00 - Keep the Jays together or make a push for Giannis?  30:00 - Reacting to Brad Stevens’ praise of 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.

Kayla Burton joins Chris Forsberg two days after the Celtics were eliminated by the 76ers in the first round to discuss what went wrong in the series. They discuss Joe Mazzulla’s lineup decisions and other questionable choices. They address Jayson Tatum’s injury and how big of a hit his absence was in Game 7. They also talk about Jaylen Brown sounding off on officials on Twitch less than 24 hours after the Celtics' loss.   0:00 - Reaction to Celtics’ loss 48 hours removed from it 3:42 - Questionable Joe Mazzulla decisions in the series 8:34 - Celtics’ 3-point woes 14:35 - Looking at Tatum’s injury 18:45 - Jaylen Brown sounding off on officials 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.