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Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast
These aren't just two white guys from Boston talking hoops. Legendary basketball scribe Bob Ryan teams up with nationally renowned hoops insider Jeff Goodman and polarizing Boston sports broadcaster, Gary Tanguay, to bring you The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast. Ryan, Goodman and Tanguay use over 100 years of combined experience on to provide you with an inside look at the world of NBA and NCAA basketball from two of the foremost experts and storytellers in the field. Basketball junkies can…
Episodes
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastWho Won The James Harden Ben Simmons Deal
Bob & Gary breakdown the James Harden & Ben Simmons deal between the 76ers and Nets, along with all of the other big NBA trades that went down ahead of…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastGrading Kyrie Irving & The Nets + Are The Suns Destined to win a Championship?
Bob & Gary discuss how scary the 2021-22 Suns are this year but can they win it all? Plus, we grade Kyrie Irving's return, talk about what it means for the…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastCeltics Lack Chemistry + Is Grayson Allen Dirty?
How will the Celtics address its roster concerns ahead of the NBA trade deadline? Also, did Grayson Allen deserve to be suspended? We discuss 0:30: Where was…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastPerk Calls Out KD & Harden + Can The Lakers Turn Their Season Around?
Is Kendrick Perkins' criticism towards Kevin Durant & James Harden valid? Also, could Frank Vogel's job be in jeopardy? The Lakers remain a .500 team and…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastThe Ja Morant Era + Are The Warriors Unbeatable?
Is this the beginning of the Ja Morant era & with Klay Thompson back, are the Warriors destined to capture another NBA title? 1:16: Is the Ja Morant Era…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastKyrie Irving is Back + Are the Bulls & Grizzlies Legit?
What will Kyrie Irving's comeback mean for the Nets, and are the Bulls & Grizzlies legitimate threats to their respective conferences? We discuss all of that…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastCOVID Ravaging The NBA + Ja Morant Rise to Stardom
How can the NBA do its best to recover from its players' missing games due to COVID-19 health & safety protocols? Also, Grizzlies' Ja Morant is on a tear…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastSteph Curry Legacy + Danny Ainge Joins Utah Jazz
Bob & Jeff react to Steph Curry breaking the NBA's career 3-point record, and Danny Ainge taking on a new role with the Utah Jazz 1:27: Reactions to Steph…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastFirst Time Bob Watched Larry Bird Play + Is Kevin Durant Top 5 All Time?
Bob shares an extraordinary Larry Bird story; we debate where Kevin Durant belongs on the NBA all-time list & how good will the Warriors be when Klay Thompson…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastWarriors & Suns Reign Over The West + Can Lakers Bounce Back?
Steph Curry has been electric while the Suns' winning streak continues, could this be the beginning of a new rivalry and will they still be the two favorites…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastThe Backlash of LeBron James Vs. Isaiah Stewart
In response to Lebron James & Isaiah Stewarts' respective suspension, we react to the NBA's punishment. Also, find out why a popular pornstar is calling…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastHere Come The Warriors + Are The Wizards Real?
Steph Curry & the Warriors are rolling but is anyone surprised? Also, how real are the Wizards in the east, and should the Nets be worried? 0:50: Steph Curry &…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastHard Pass On Ben Simmons to Boston? + Here Come Steph Curry & Warriors
What would it take to get Ben Simmons to the Celtics & should both sides be considering this move? Also, is it too early to call the Warriors a favorite to win…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastWhat Is Wrong With The Celtics?
After a 2-5 start, Celtics' Marcus Smart calls out Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown. How did they get here? Also, how good are the Bulls? & Jeff tell us his LaMelo…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastDoes Russell Westbrook Fit in LA? + NBA Top 75 List
Will Russell Westbrook fit in with the Lakers this season? We discuss, along with the NBA's Top 75 players list, an altercation between Anthony Davis & Dwight…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastBen Simmons + Sixers & The 2021-22 NBA Preview
Gary Tanguay joins Bob & Jeff as the three previews of the 2021-22 NBA season, including an update on the Ben Simmons situation in Philly. Also, our favorites…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastNBA & COVID Vaccine Policy + Eastern Conference Underdogs
Bob & Jeff discuss Andrew Wiggins' major decision; what it could mean for Kyrie Irving and the NBA and debate which underrated teams in the Eastern Conference…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastDoc Rivers + Ben Simmons' Future & What's Next For Kyrie Irving?
How will it all play out for Doc Rivers, Ben Simmons, and the 76ers? Bob & Jeff discuss. Also, will Kyrie Irving be forced to miss games this season? And Jason…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastHOF Reaction + College Basketball Ranks
Bob & Jeff discuss the 2021 Hall Of Fame Inductees, Also, John Wall's situation with the Rockets, Aaron Gordon's extension with the Nuggets, & the College…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastBest of Summer 2021: Giannis' Legacy, The 2021-22 Lakers & TJ McConnell
In our best of summer 2021 episode, we re-visit our best segments over the past few months, including our interview with TJ McConnell, Bob's take on Chris…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastIs The Marcus Smart Contract Best For 2022 Celtics?
Bob & Jeff discuss Marcus Smart's contract extension and what it means for the Celtics' future. Also, Joel Embiid's supermax contract, and will the Sixers find…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastCeltics Sign Dennis Schroder + Tatum & Brown's Relationship
What does the Dennis Schroder signing mean for the Celtics and the rest of the Eastern Conference? Also, how much pressure is Ime Udoka heading into his first…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastCan Westbrook & The Lakers Win a Title & Are The 2021-22 Celtics Doomed?
Bob & Jeff recap NBA Free Agency's biggest signings & Russell Westbrook heading to the Lakers; what does it mean for the rest of the NBA? Also, what's next for…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast2021 NBA Draft: Is Cade Cunningham The Next Luka Doncic?
Bob & Jeff preview this week's 2021 NBA Draft, including top prospect Cade Cunningham; who's being compared to All-Star Luka Doncic. Also, Giannis…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastNBA Finals Predictions & What's Next For Ben Simmons?
Bob & Jeff discuss the NBA Finals, including Giannis Antetokounmpo's epic Game 4 performance, Devin Booker's impact, and predict who will win it all. Also…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastIme Udoka Expectations + Will Khris Middleton & Bucks Prevail?
Celtics' Ime Udoka's receiving the highest of praise for a rookie head coach; Bob & Jeff explain. Are the Bucks doomed without Giannis Antetokounmpo? What's…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastTJ McConnell Interview, Ayton's Impact & Are The Hawks Legit?
TJ McConnell joins Bob & Jeff to talk about his NBA career, upbringing, and his upcoming free agency process. Ryan & Goodman also break down the Western…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastThe Sixers Are In Trouble & Can Giannis Save the Bucks?
The Bucks & Sixers are both on the brink of elimination; which team will prevail in the East? Bob & Jeff discuss. Also, which NBA team has the most attractive…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastIs Kevin Durant The Greatest Scorer Ever? & Nikola Jokic Wins MVP
Bob & Jeff break down the second round of the NBA Playoffs, including Kevin Durant; is he the greatest scorer we've ever seen? Nikola Jokic wins the MVP award…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastBrad Stevens Replaces Danny Ainge + What's Next For Celtics?
Ryan & Goodman react to Danny Ainge and the Celtics' big announcement. As Brad Stevens transitions into the front office, will it make the Celtics better? And…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastCeltics Fans Vs. Kyrie Irving & Are The Nets Unstoppable?
Bob & Jeff respond to Kyrie Irving's "subtle racism" comments about Celtics fans at TD Garden & are the Nets an unstoppable force in the NBA Playoffs? 0:58…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastNBA Play-In Recap & Are The Lakers In Trouble?
Bob & Jeff recap the NBA's exciting Play-In Tournament that included an epic showdown between LeBron James & Steph Curry, and Jayson Tatum dropped 50 points…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastChris Forsberg Interview: What's Next For Brad Stevens & The Celtics?
NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg chimes in on what went wrong with the 2020-21 Celtics. Will Boston consider firing Brad Stevens or Danny Ainge? Chris joins…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastAre The Lakers in Trouble? + Russell Westbrook's Triple-Doubles
Will LeBron James and the Lakers partake in the NBA's Play-In Tournament & is Brad Stevens or Jaylen Brown leaving the Celtics a foregone conclusion? Jeff…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastAre Lakers Still The Favorites? & Kevin Love Has Checked Out
Should Los Angeles be concerned over LeBron James' health and are the Lakers still favorites to win the West? Also, Kevin Love's odd behavior in Cleveland…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastAre The Knicks Legit? & Brad Stevens Recommits To Boston
Bob & Jeff discuss New York's incredible winning streak and how Tom Thibodeau is an early candidate for Coach of the Year honors but can the Knicks win a…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastNCAA Transfer Rule Change & Are The Celtics Back?
Bob & Jeff discuss NCAA's game-changing transfer rule change and what it means for the future. Also, the Knicks are hanging around while Jayson Tatum and the…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastHow Baylor Beat Gonzaga In The NCAA Championship
Bob & Jeff break down Baylor upsetting Gonzaga, Roy Williams' replacement, and much more in this new episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastFinal Four Preview: Is Gonzaga Destined To Win It All?
Bob & Jeff preview this week's NCAA Final Four games. Will Gonzaga advance and which underdog team should we look out for? Also, UCLA's upset and much more…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastNBA Trade Deadline Winners & NCAA Sweet 16
Bob & Jeff breakdown one of the biggest trade deadlines in NBA history but which team was the grandest winner of them all? They discuss and get you ready for…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastBrad Stevens' Future In Boston + NCAA March Madness
Is there a realistic chance we see a split between Brad Stevens and the Celtics? Bob & Jeff discuss. Also, they preview the NCAA Basketball tournament, comb…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastWhat Should Happen To Meyers Leonard? + The Fate Of Duke & NCAA Basketball
Bob & Jeff react to Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard for using an anti-Semitic slur, the Nets signing Blake Griffin, and the breaking news from Duke & NCAA…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastShould Celtics Look Into Trading Jaylen Brown?
Jeff explains why the Celtics should look into trading Jaylen Brown, his favorite options for Boston as the trade deadline approaches, and Bob makes an…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastThe Celtics Downfall: Who's Most At Fault? & NBA All Star Snubs
What's gone terribly wrong with the Celtics and is the season salvageable? Bob & Jeff Discuss. Also, NBA All-Star selections were announced; who was snubbed? &…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastJay King Interview: How Can The Celtics Rewrite The Ship Or Is It Too Late?
The Athletic's Jay King checks in to talk about the struggling Celtics, how Danny Ainge can repair the roster and how much blame does Brad Stevens truly…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastKenny Anderson Interview: The NBA Journey, Celtics Memories & Lessons Learned
New York basketball legend Kenny Anderson takes Bob & Jeff through the ups and downs of his NBA career. Kenny talks about what it took for him to reach the…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastPlans For The 2021 NBA All-Star Game + Remembering John Chaney
Are you excited about the NBA's tentative All-Star weekend plans for Atlanta? Bob & Jeff weigh in. Also, the Celtics topped the Warriors & the Nets topped the…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastMarc Stein Interview: Thoughts on Nets' Big 3 + Jaylen Brown's Ascension
Marc Stein joins Bob & Jeff to evaluate Brooklyn's new Big 3 of Kyrie Irving, James Harden & Kevin Durant. Can Steve Nash make this work? Also, how great is…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastKyrie Is Back + Nets' 'Big 3' & Is Joel Embiid On Pace For MVP?
Kyrie Irving is back to complete Brooklyn's new 'Big 3' but what does this mean for the Eastern Conference, including the Celtics? Also, Joel Embiid is having…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastJon Horst Interview: Giannis Antetokounmpo + Bucks' Evolution
Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst joins Bob & Jeff as he takes them through the before and after stages of Giannis Antetokounmpo re-signing with the Bucks. And how…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastRick Carlisle Interview: Luka Doncic, Celtics Memories + Mark Cuban
Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle joins Bob and Jeff to discuss Luka Doncic's superstar talent, fondest Celtics memories, and what working with Mark Cuban has…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastDavid Blatt Interview: Euro Legends + Coaching LeBron James & Kyrie Irving
Former Cavaliers head coach David Blatt joins Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman to discuss his coaching career, including his time in Europe and in Cleveland coaching…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastTommy Amaker Interview: College Days At Duke & Coaching At Harvard
Harvard's Men's Basketball coach joins Bob & Jeff to talk about his program and how it been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tommy also talks about his…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastGary Tanguay Interview: Bring James Harden To Boston
Gary Tanguay believes the Celtics need to trade for James Harden in order to be champion contenders. Bob strongly disagrees and Jeff chimes in on the debate…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastJames Harden To Nets? & No Kemba Walker Spells Danger For Celtics
James Harden's trade demand stands as the Houston Rockets have a decision to make, will they trade with Brooklyn? Bob & Jeff discuss how things could pan out…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastGrant Williams Interview: Celtics Growing Pains & Mentoring Rookies
Celtics forward Grant Williams joins Bob & Jeff as he recaps his rookie year in Boston. He talks about the biggest challenges, adapting to the NBA and how…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastBrad Stevens Interview: Jayson Tatum's Growth + 2020 Celtics Draft
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens looks ahead to the 2021 NBA season; what he expects from Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown as leaders and Kemba Walker's condition…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastKlay Thompson Injury + Who Won The2020 NBA Draft?
Bob & Jeff react to the 2020 NBA Draft and discuss which teams came up big, which trades will make the most impact and how will the Warriors respond to the…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastStephen Silas Interview: Rockets' Future + Managing Harden & Westbrook
Rockets head coach Stephen Silas joins Bob & Jeff to talk about how he landed the new coaching gig in Houston, what's next for the Rockets, and his approach to…
Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA PodcastHow Good Is LaMelo Ball? + Warriors' NBA Draft Decision
Bob & Jeff discuss LaMelo Ball's NBA ceiling, what the Golden State Warriors should do with the No. 2 pick in this year's NBA Draft & the start of the…