Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay break down some of the biggest questions around the NBA heading into the season, beginning with the Celtics and the pressure facing Jayson Tatum. The guys debate what should be considered a successful season for Boston, whether Tatum needs to take another step as a leader, and how the Celtics’ new-look roster fits together. They also discuss several intriguing moves around the league, including Minnesota’s addition of Jonathan Kuminga and Miami adding Klay Thompson. Plus, the crew examines Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers’ chances of bouncing back, before revisiting Kyrie Irving’s compli...

On this episode of the Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay podcast the guys reflect on the recent news around the NBA and take a look at the latest around the league reacting to Doc Rivers being inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame. The guys look back on his time with the Celtics as well as his legacy in the sport of basketball not just as a coach but as a player as well. 

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On this episode, Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman react the NBA Scheduling being released and react to Jaylen Brown’s return date to Boston and the TD Garden not being until January 21st, 2027. Jeff mentions how he was very surprised it wasn’t earlier in season & Bob agrees he was surprised at how late into the season his return will be.The conversation pivots to are the Celtics still a legit title contender in the East which both think right now they are in the second tier and right now are not true title contenders. They then discuss the expe...

On this special crossover episode of the Cedric Maxwell Podcast and Jeff Goodman & Bob Ryan NBA Podcast. CLNS Media’s Nick Gelso is joined by Cedric Maxwell and Gary Tanguay as the guys take a stroll down memory lane with Max looking back on his return to The Garden, and plenty more. They also discuss LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Max explains why he thinks he might the Greatest Basketball player of all time! All that and plenty more on this special crossover episode!

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Was Dave Cowens telling the truth about never seeing Larry Bird play? Bob Ryan settles it — and the answer goes back further than you’d think. Cowens never watched Wilt Chamberlain, Wes Unseld, or Willis Reed on tape before playing them either. This wasn’t about Bird. This was just who Dave Cowens was. Plus: what would the Celtics have looked like with Cowens, Bird, AND Havlicek together? 🍀 Watch the original clip that started the debate: https://youtu.be/F0gk_COfa1Y — Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: Dave Cowens and Larry Bird 0:48 - 1979 Interview with Dave Cowens 1:26 - Cowens' Unique Basketball...

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman react to LeBron James’ decision to go to the Philadelphia 76ers and how that move shakes up the Eastern Conference. Are the Sixers the new favorites in the East? Where does this leave Jaylen Brown? The guys also discuss what to expect from the Celtics this upcoming season and a potential free agent target for Boston.

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01:04 LeBron’s decision

06:39 What to expect from the Celtics

09:32 LeBron comparisions from other sports

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On this episode, Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay react to the LeBron James situation as the league awaits his decision, preview Jaylen Brown’s return to TD Garden in October, and discuss the impact of the 2nd apron on the league. 00:00 Intro 00:49 Where will LeBron James end up? 10:16 PrizePicks 12:00 Jaylen Brown set to return to TD Garden in preseason 18:36 2nd apron discussion + dynasties vs parody in the NBA 28:07 Thanks for watching!

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Jeff Goodman, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay final put in end to the Jaylen Brown trade and look at how Brown wit fit in Philadelphia with the 76ers and alongside the former league MVP Joel Embiid. They also look at the latest around the NBA where will LeBron play next year? Victor Wembanyama signs a cheaper extension to stay with Spurs and react to the Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro incident in Las Vegas.

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Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay break down the fallout from the Jaylen Brown trade — was it about money, fit, or ownership philosophy? Bob Ryan calls in from Maine to weigh in on the private equity concerns surrounding Bill Chisholm and whether the Celtics are headed toward a Red Sox-style "good enough to sell tickets" model. They also dig into Paul George's role with the new-look Celtics, what Mazzulla has to work with, and where LeBron might land next. 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Breaking Down the Jaylen Brown Trade Decision 3:26 - Was Paul George the Right Move? 5:00 - Private Equity Ownership & Fi...

On this episode, Bob, Jeff, and Gary react to the shocking news that Jaylen Brown is being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and four picks. They try to make sense of the trade, how we got here, and what's next for the Celtics.

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On this episode, Jeff and Bob react to the latest trades from around the league, including the Celtics' failed move for Giannis Antetokounmpo. They discuss the "uncertain" Jaylen Brown situation and where Boston and Brown go from here. Later, Jeff gives his thoughts on Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell and reacts to the draft as a whole.

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On this episode, Bob Ryan gives 2026 Finals MVP Jalen Brunson his flowers after leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973. He compares him to the other great small guards in NBA history, assesses where Brunson ranks amongst Knicks legends, and breaks down what makes him special.

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Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman dig into the Giannis-to-Boston rumors once again — is it finally time to move on from the Tatum-Brown era, or is health the real risk with Antetokounmpo? They debate whose team it actually is right now, whether Joe Mazzulla can solve the touches problem the way Phil Jackson once did, and what a realistic package from Miami would even look like. Plus: a deep dive into the Knicks' historic championship run — crediting Leon Rose's roster-building, the decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau, and why Jalen Brunson's old-school mentality and work ethic might be more resp...

Bob Ryan goes deep on one of basketball's most underrated topics — Larry Bird's defense. Was he actually good? Bob makes the case that Bird was far better than his reputation suggests, breaking down his three straight All-Defensive Second Team selections, his ability to clamp down situationally late in games, and his most iconic defensive moments including the steal on Isaiah Thomas and a legendary 36-point, 21-rebound clinic against the Lakers. Plus — how Bird accomplished more statistically with the ball in his hands less than almost anyone in NBA history, and why there's still never been another player quite like him...

The Knicks are up 3-1 on the Spurs after one of the wildest comebacks in NBA Finals history — and Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman break it all down. How did San Antonio blow a 29-point lead? What does this mean for Wembanyama's legacy? And is Leon Rose the most underrated executive in basketball? 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Knicks Come Back from Down 29 — How'd It Happen? 1:23 - The Spurs Borrowed the Celtics Playbook 2:07 - Are the Knicks the Most Likable Team in Years? 4:45 - Leon Rose Deserves All the Credit 6:00 - Jalen Brunson: Average Draft Pick, All-Time Run 7:16 - Wembanyama's Image Has Take...

In the latest episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman podcast, Bob takes a trip down memory lane to talk about his stories with the all-time greats of the two current NBA Finals teams. Don't miss this in-depth look at Tim Duncan, Walt Frazier, George Gervin, and more! 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Walt Frazier 4:16 - Michael Ray Richardson 5:20 - Bernard King 8:54 - PrizePicks 10:57 - Willis Reed 12:08 - David Robinson 14:40 - Tim Duncan 17:19 - George Gervin 19:39 - Wrapping Up!

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In the latest episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA podcast, the guys discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. After falling short in Game 1, can Wemby and co. bounce back in Game 2?

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On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay reminisce about the legendary Wilt Chamberlain. Bob tells the story of Wilt's fallout with Lakers head coach Butch van Breda Kolff in 1969, which could have cost the Lakers a championship. He then recalls the famous series vs the Knicks in the 1970 Finals, where Willis Reed famously returned from injury for Game 7 and fired up the Madison Square Garden faithful who saw their team win the championship for the first time, thanks to an incredible performance from Walt Frazier. Finally, Bob and Gary remember Wilt as a person, including his relationship with...

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the Knicks' incredible playoff run as they await the Western Conference champion. Bob analyzes how New York was so dominant, why their coaching change paid off, and the two potential finals matchups. Then the guys discuss what they’ve seen from the Spurs and Thunder in the Western Conference Finals and evaluate what’s next for Jaylen Brown and the Celtics, featuring Bob’s reasoning for why he doesn’t want Giannis in Boston.

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On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay play a game of 'what if?' Bob theorizes how good Reggie Lewis and Len Bias would have been had they not tragically passed away.  Bias was an All-American star at the University of Maryland who died of a fatal cocaine overdose on June 19, 1986, just two days after being drafted to Boston. Reggie Lewis, the captain of the Celtics, tragically died of sudden cardiac death on July 27, 1993, during an off-season practice at Brandeis University.

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In this episode, Bob and Gary react to the first few games of the NBA Conference Finals, including the Knicks' comeback in Game 1 vs Cleveland and what we've seen from Victor Wembanyama vs the Thunder. They preview potential finals matchups, and Bob breaks down the new NBA lottery rules, discussing what it means for the league moving forward.

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Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest rumors surrounding the Boston Celtics and propose a legendary team-up that would shake up the entire NBA. They also discuss the current NBA playoff picture, and pay respect to Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke. 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Are the Knicks Ready to Win it All? 6:38 - Who Will Make the Finals? 13:15 - PrizePicks 14:17 - Lakers Get Swept 16:53 - Giannis and Lebron to Boston? 20:30 - Pistons vs Cavaliers 23:06 - Would Celtics Have Gotten Destroyed by Knicks? 24:34 - Remembering Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke 27:19 - Wrapping Up!

Bob Ryan takes a trip down memory lane to remember when Larry Bird and the Celtics lost their momentum against the 90s Knicks with the arrival of Patrick Ewing.

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Hosts Gary Tanguay and Bob Ryan discuss what went wrong for the Boston Celtics as they squandered their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers after holding a commanding 3-1 lead.

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In this episode, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay react to Jaylen Brown’s controversial comments on Twitch this week. They explore the possibility of trading Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo and why the Celtics need changes to compete for another title. The guys also discuss Brad Stevens’ end-of-season press conference and what to make of Jayson Tatum’s injury from Game 6.

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In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay relive the heated rivalry between two NBA titans: the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. Larry Bird and Julius Erving were the main characters of this feud in the 1980s, but Bob and Gary remember and recognize some of the forgotten faces of the rivalry, including Bobby Jones and Maurice Cheeks. They also tell the iconic tale of Larry Bird’s preseason fight with Marc Iavaroni.

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Gary Tanguay, Jeff Goodman, and Bob Ryan recap the latest playoff action. Should the Celtics be worried after dropping Game 2 at home? How serious are the Lakers?

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With the 2026 Celtics Playoffs just about to tip off, Bob Ryan takes a trip down memory lane with Gary Tanguay to remember his all-time favorite Celtics playoff runs. Hear unique stories on 1986, 2008, and more! 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - 1986 9:15 - 2008 10:11 - PrizePicks 12:35 - 1976 20:00 - 1966 22:00 - 1969 24:30 - Bob's Writing 28:30 - Wrapping Up!

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On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay dive into a full NBA playoff preview. They discuss the Celtics’ first-round matchup vs the 76ers, Boston’s potential path to the finals, and the biggest challengers in both conferences, breaking down each first-round matchup. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:

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Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay give their thoughts on the Celtics heading into the playoffs. They discuss Baylor Scheierman’s impact off the bench, Tatum and Brown’s chemistry, why Brown should be First Team All-NBA, and what will cost the Celtics if they don’t make the finals?

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Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay react to the Celtics' loss to the Knicks and what it means for Boston heading into the postseason. The guys give thoughts on how Jayson Tatum is looking and how they feel about the Celtics' playoff chances. Later, they discuss the latest in the college game, including the NCAA tournament, UNC hiring Michael Malone, the future of Dusty May, and the transfer portal.

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In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the news of Doc Rivers being inducted into the Nasmith Basketball Hall of Fame. Bob explains why he’s so excited for the former Celtics Coach and why the Hall of Fame did the right thing by putting Doc in. They also look back on Doc’s time with the Celtics and his impact on the team and the city as well.

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In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the crazy UConn-Duke Elite Eight matchup. They then take a look at the latest around the NBA looking, they discuss Celtics play of late which leads Bob to say everything that has happened is great but only thing that matters is what they do in playoffs, they also look at how the Pistons have performed without Cade, the Lakers run Wizards out of the building and are the Spurs real contenders?

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In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the breakout season for the 2nd year Celtics Forward Baylor Scheierman.

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In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the Celtics big win over OKC, discuss how Tatum and Brown have gelled so far, revisit the MVP conversation, and preview the Sweet 16!

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Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest storylines surrounding the Celtics. Does Joe Mazzulla deserve to win Coach of the Year? Jaylen Brown enters the Celtics' top 10 all-time scoring list. Will he and Jayson Tatum finish their careers in Boston? They also discuss the latest reports on expansion teams potentially joining the NBA.

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Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the first round of the Men's March Madness tournament, including a stellar performance from Chase Johnston of High Point University. Later, they get into the resurgence of the Lakers. 0:00-0:41: Intro 0:41-9:08: March Madness First Round 9:08-11:54: Eastern Conference Contenders 11:54-12:49: Lakers Hot Streak 12:49-13:48: PrizePicks 13:48-18:26: The Lakers Being Good is GOOD 18:26-19:22: Miami of Ohio 19:22-20:50: WNBA CBA

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Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss Jayson Tatum's first week back in NBA action and why the Celtics should be considered a top contender in the East. They also touch on the Vucevic injury and how it should impact the Celtics. 0:00-1:26: Intro 1:26-10:35: Tatum's Return 10:35-14:29: Vucevic Injury 14:29-16:05: PrizePicks 16:05-23:25: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 23:25-24:57: Payton Pritchard's Role 24:57-28:20: Shaq Snubs Scheierman 28:30-29:12: Wrap Up!

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Bob Ryan, joined by Gary Tanguay, tells the tale of the highest scoring Celtics game EVER. In 1959, the Bob Cousy-led Celtics took down the Minneapolis Lakers 173-139. Tune in for a conversation about one of the most bizarre basketball games of all time!

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Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay react to the Celtics’ win over the 76ers, the new 65-game mandate to be eligible for All-NBA awards, who deserves to win MVP, and Robert Parish’s new book!

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