Episodes

  • Celtics are play-in bound, John Wall retires, and Rick Carlisle gets paid

    Celtics are play-in bound, John Wall retires, and Rick Carlisle gets paid
    Aug 23 2025
    On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay discuss where the Celtics will land in the East this season, the biggest NBA surprises of all time, John Wall's retirement, Rick Carlisle's extension, and the most intimidating coaches they used to deal with. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:44 Fair to judge Jaylen Brown with this supporting cast? 3:02 Are the Celtics better than the play-in? 7:35 Biggest NBA surprises of all time 11:46 John Wall retires at 34 18:48 PrizePicks 20:24 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 20:43 Pacers sign Rick Carlisle to multiyear contract extension 26:43 Nuggets offseason 30:38 Are Boston sports lacking stars at the moment? 37:23 Who was the most intimidating coach to deal with? 39:44 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Is Jaylen Brown good enough to be the no. 1 option on a contender?

    Is Jaylen Brown good enough to be the no. 1 option on a contender?
    Aug 16 2025
    On this episode, Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman reveal their expectations for the Celtics this season and who Boston will compete with in the Eastern Conference. The also discuss whether Jaylen Brown can be the number 1 option on a contending team, the C’s new big man, Michael Porter Jr.’s comments on sports gambling, and much more! 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:45 Can Jaylen Brown be the number 1 option on a contending team? 5:55 One thing you’d like to see from this team 9:07 Is Chris Boucher the C’s starting center? 11:48 Who can the Celtics compete with in the East? 13:33 PrizePicks 15:17 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 15:36 Would you rather Celtics end up in back half of the lottery or first round of playoffs? 19:32 Michael Porter Jr.’s comments on sports betting 23:37 Lakers set to unveil statue of Pat Reilly in February 25:40 NBA Unveils TV Schedule For 2025-26 Spanning 3 Networks & 2 Streamers 31:59 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Bob Ryan’s Bizarre John Havliceck Injury Story

    Bob Ryan’s Bizarre John Havliceck Injury Story
    Aug 7 2025
    On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob tells a story of John Havliceck’s bizarre recovery from a foot injury in 1976. He and Gary Tanguay also discuss the best dressed Celtics off all time, the Charlie Scott trade, and how the C’s would have looked with Bird and Havliceck in the same lineup! 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:38 Bob’s 1976 John Havlicek story 8:14 PrizePicks 9:57 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 10:17 Is Satch Sanders the best dressed Celtic of all time? 11:34 Is the Charlie Scott trade underrated? 14:24 How would the Celtics have looked with Bird and Havliceck in the lineup? 16:43 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • CT Sun to Boston, Celtics Trade Niang, and NBA Power Rankings

    CT Sun to Boston, Celtics Trade Niang, and NBA Power Rankings
    Aug 6 2025
    On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss Steve Pagliuca’s bid to buy the Sun, the Celtics trading Georges Niang, and the top 8 teams in each conference! 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:48 Steve Pagliuca-led group makes $325 million bid to buy CT Sun and relocate to Boston 9:29 Celtics trade Georges Niang to Jazz for RJ Luis Jr. and sign Chris Boucher to one-year deal 13:02 Eastern Conference power rankings 15:48 Thibs vs Mike Brown 18:59 Western Conference power rankings 19:28 Has Anthony Edwards’ stock dropped? 20:19 PrizePicks 22:02 Subscribe to CLNS Media on YouTube! 22:23 How will things go in LA? 23:32 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Luka Gets in Shape, NBA Europe, and Under-the-Radar Deals

    Luka Gets in Shape, NBA Europe, and Under-the-Radar Deals
    Aug 2 2025
    Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss Luka Doncic's body transformation, the NBA hosting games in Europe, under-the-radar deals from the offseason, and the top 10 players in the East! 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:48 Luka’s body transformation 2:29 Bob remembers Larry Bird upgrading his fitness 4:16 Luka gets fit- why now?! 7:30 LeBron’s influence 9:12 Being the No. 1 guy in LA is DIFFERENT 10:17 PrizePicks 11:59 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 12:20 NBA will play games in Berlin and London during 2025/26 season 16:07 Does Bob prefer an Irish or English pub? 16:57 NBA.com’s 5 most under-the-radar moves from 2025 offseason 19:28 Top 10 players in the East 22:52 Is Mike Brown the right fit for the Knicks? 24:23 Where does Jay Wright rank? 27:29 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Could LeBron come East? Yes, Yes he could!

    Could LeBron come East? Yes, Yes he could!
    Jul 31 2025
    The Laker's new franchise Player, JJ okay for L.A.?, Who will be best player in 2030? (Bob has a crazyyyy wild card) ⏰️0:00 - EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 1:33 - Is Luka Doncic now the face of the Lakers? 8:24 - Thoughts on JJ Redick as Head Coach 10:26 - What happens with LeBron James and Lakers? 16:39 - Expectations for Charlotte Hornets next season? 18:42 - Prizepicks 20:25 - Who will be best player in NBA in 2030? 29:39 - Thoughts on Damian Lillard resigning with Blazers 31:51 - LeBron James to Boston? 35:15 - Wrapping up Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • A SECOND LIFE FOR CHRIS PAUL WITH THE CLIPPERS

    A SECOND LIFE FOR CHRIS PAUL WITH THE CLIPPERS
    Jul 24 2025
    THE PRESSURE IS ON MAZZULLA, THE ODD ROSTERED CLIPS, WHAT THE CACTUS PLANT IS GOING ON IN PHOENIX? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Bob's Heartfelt Breakup Smart's

    Bob's Heartfelt Breakup Smart's
    Jul 21 2025
    Smart reborn as a Laker? Plus, Celtics & Lakers players who sported both the green and purple. ⏰️0:00 - EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:34 - Marcus Smart to join Lakers after Wizards buyout 2:01 - Players who have played for both Celtics & Lakers 2:15 - Don Nelson 5:14 - Don Nelson as a Coach 6:38 - Prizepicks 7:53 - More on Players who have played for both Celtics & Lakers 8:02 - Rick Fox 9:13 - Rajon Rondo 9:35 - Brian Shaw 10:03 - Shaquille O’Neal 10:39 - Dennis Schröder 11:22 - Bob McAdoo 13:17 - Bill Sharman 15:59 - What are the Lakers getting in Marcus Smart 18:34 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins