Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay are joined by SI’s Chris Mannix. The guys discuss the Celtics early start to the season and what to make of it. Bob asks Chris if the Celtics potential got a future star on Hugo Gonzalez after he had a big game last night. The guys also discuss the drama between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and Mannix explains why the beef between this two is real. “I think there's genuine beef there between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum…Jayson kind of making that video where he said like, I didn't know what was happening…I think that Jaylen Brown A doesn't really believe that, obviously, and B believes that Tatum could have put himself in front of it. If Tatum wanted this team kept together, a star, the caliber of Tatum could have done that. And I think that's, well, at least specifically when it comes to Tatum, I think that's what bugs Jalen Brown the most.” They also take a look at the latest happening around the NBA from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the 76ers and even the Knicks who have fallen to an 0-3 start. 0:00 - Coming up 1:20 - Welcome on guest 2:04 - Early Celtics takeaways so far this season 8:45 - Could Hugo Gonzalez become a star? 12:18 - Prizepicks 13:44 - Do Jayson Tatum and Jaylen have actual beef? 23:12 - Early Oklahoma City Thunder takeaways this season 27:34 - Early Philadelphia 76ers takeaways this season 32:11 - Is Nick Nurse right coach for 76ers? 35:32 - New York Knicks: 0-3 to start season 38:30 - Wrapping up! Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin O’Connor joins Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay to break down the Celtics’ early-season outlook and whether Jayson Tatum can carry Boston all the way back to the NBA Finals. The guys discuss Tatum’s clutch performance against the Knicks, Boston’s depth at center, Joe Mazzulla’s coaching ceiling and whether the Celtics have become too reliant on the three-point shot. They also debate the NBA’s second-apron rules, how much influence a superstar should have over coaching decisions and whether Boston made the right call moving on from Jaylen Brown. Plus, Kevin weighs in on the defending champion Knicks, Philadelphia’s star-studded roster, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s start in Miami and the best coaches in the NBA before Bob remembers Cliff Hagan and Dale Brown. 0:00 Intro 1:14 Celtics Outlook & Jayson Tatum 2:33 Can Boston Reach the NBA Finals? 4:34 Celtics Center Rotation & Luka Garza 5:15 Joe Mazzulla’s Coaching Ceiling 8:36 Mazzulla’s Philosophy & the Three-Point Debate 11:56 PrizePicks 13:18 How Much Influence Should Tatum Have? 16:19 NBA Salary Cap & Celtics Roster Building 20:28 Can the Knicks Repeat? 23:41 Can the 76ers’ Stars Make It Work? 26:29 Nick Nurse & Managing Superstars 29:27 Who Are the NBA’s Best Coaches? 31:08 Giannis & Miami’s Rough Start 33:34 Timberwolves & Anthony Edwards 34:05 Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown Drama 38:11 Kevin O’Connor Talks Career With Bob Ryan 42:51 Remembering Cliff Hagan & Dale Brown 45:41 Final Thoughts & Outro The CLNS Media Network is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA podcast Bob and Gary Tanguay get you ready for this upcoming Boston Celtics season. The guys discuss the biggest topics of discussion entering this season from what to expect from Jayson Tatum and Paul George to the importance of Payton Pritchard this upcoming season. 0:00 - Coming up 0:41 - Welcome in 0:54 - Expectations for Jayson Tatum this season 1:56 - Paul George expectations this season 2:14 - What young players will step up? 2:37 - Can Derrick White snap out of it this season? 2:59 - Celtics big man rotation 4:44 - Will Celtics win the East this season? 5:45 - Importance of Payton Pritchard this season 7:23 - Prizepicks 8:58 - What to expect from Paul George this season 9:37 - What do Celtics need to improve roster 10:33 - Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown relationship 11:52 - Celtics new ownership group 12:50 - Expectations for Jalen Brunson this season 14:14 - Wrapping up! Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA podcast Bob and Gary Tanguay take a look at USA Today's Top 20 Players list for the 2026-27 NBA season to discussing the top 100 players in the league, Bob and Gary break down the rankings and share their perspectives on today's NBA landscape. With different generations of basketball experience and plenty of opinions, this episode brings thoughtful analysis and debate to some of the biggest questions facing the league. The conversation also dives into how basketball has changed over the years, including the impact of AAU culture on the game and what to expect from LeBron James heading into the upcoming season.  Plus, Bob Ryan reflects on the NBA career of John Havlicek, offering perspective on one of the most memorable players in Boston Celtics history. 0:00 - Coming up 0:57 - Reacting to USA Today’s Top 20 Players list for 2026-27 Season 4:48 - 76ers have 4 players in Top 100 6:05 - Cade Cunningham vs Jayson Tatum 7:03 - Top 5 Players all Non-Americans 9:10 - Prizepicks 10:45 - How the game of basketball has changed with AAU culture 14:12 - Where Cooper Flag ranks 14:37 - Where NBA legends currently rank on list 14:55 - Expectations for LeBron James this season 17:04 - Bob Ryan answers email on John Havlicek 20:08 - Wrapping up! Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay react to the early NBA preseason and break down what they’ve seen from the Celtics and 76ers. The guys discuss Boston’s young core, including Hugo Gonzalez, Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh, realistic expectations for the Celtics and the decision to move on from Jaylen Brown. They also debate Joe Mazzulla’s personality and growth as a head coach before turning to Philadelphia, where LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid headline a fascinating new-look roster. Later, Jeff breaks down why Darryn Peterson could develop into one of the NBA’s best players, the guys debate Jayson Tatum’s MVP chances and the league’s top candidates, and Bob weighs in on the NBA’s latest efforts to eliminate flopping and speed up games. 0:00 Intro 0:52 Celtics Young Players & Preseason Takeaways 5:17 Jaylen Brown Trade & Brad Stevens 7:51 Joe Mazzulla Under the Microscope 12:15 PrizePicks 15:22 LeBron, Jaylen Brown & the New-Look 76ers 22:19 Darren Peterson & the NBA Rookie Class 27:43 Jayson Tatum & the NBA MVP Race 32:23 NBA Flopping Rules & Officiating Changes 35:17 Final Thoughts & Outro Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices