Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

Tatum is back, George is great and Luka lights it up

On this episode, Gary Tanguay brings in the Athletic’s Jay King to fill in for Bob Ryan. Gary and Jay recap the Celtics’ 6-2 start to the season. What’s gone well? What h

Jaylen not letting go, Scal steps in, and Houston is a problem

In this episode, Bob Ryan, Gary Tanguay, and Jeff Goodman recap the Celtics’ start to the season. They discuss what’s gone well so far, including Jayson Tatum’s hot start

Chris Mannix on Why Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum Beef is REAL

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

Can Jayson Tatum Carry This Celtics Team to the NBA Finals?

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 Final

Why Payton Pritchard is KEY to Celtics Success

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 topi

Bob Ryan Reacts to NBA's Top 20 Players List

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

Can Jayson Tatum Win MVP Without Jaylen Brown?

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

Glenn Ordway talks Larry Bird, Johnny Most & Much More!

Glenn Ordway talks Larry Bird, Johnny Most & Much More! Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay are joined by special guest Glenn Ordway as the guys take a dive down memory lane. The

Can LeBron James & Joel Embiid Win It All in Philly?

Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay react to NBA Media Week and break down the biggest questions surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers entering the new season. The guys

Jeff Goodman on Kevin McHale: "We Will NEVER See Anyone Like Him Again!"

Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay on Kevin McHale: a post scorer so unstoppable that getting him the ball meant the possession was already over. Part of the trade that also b

Jeff Goodman: Paul George Will Fit Well w/ Jayson Tatum; "Optimistic" about Celtics

Paul George and Mike Conley were introduced as Boston Celtics players for the first time at a press conference on Tuesday. On this episode, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay

How Good Can Cooper Flagg Become?

Gary Tanguay joins Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman for a wide-ranging NBA conversation led by one of the league’s brightest young stars: Cooper Flagg. The guys debate where Fla

Bob Ryan compares and contrasts Larry Bird and John Havlicek

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay take a look at two Celtic greats: Larry Bird and John 'Hondo' Havlicek. Bob explains why Havlicek doesn't get the respect he de

Is Jayson Tatum READY to Be a Leader?

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast, Gary Tanguay, Bob Ryan, and Jeff Goodman break down the biggest NBA stories of the week, beginning with the Clip

Can Jayson Tatum HANDLE the Pressure Coming This Season?

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 faci

Bob Ryan Reflects on Doc Rivers Being Inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

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

Are Celtics Still Title Contenders? + Jaylen Brown Return Date to TD Garden Announced

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 Jan

Cedric Maxwell on Larry Bird, LeBron James, Dave Cowens & Plenty More!

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 Tang

Was Dave Cowens Lying About Larry Bird? Bob Ryan Responds

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

Where do the Celtics rank in Eastern Conference right now?

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 Six