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 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 expectations for the 76ers this season and discuss with all the talent they currently have assembled will it work? Finally they wrap up by discussing Russell Westbrook retiring from the NBA after 18 seasons. 0:00 - Coming up on podcast! 0:10 - Welcome in! 1:01 - Jaylen Brown returns to TD Garden on January 21st, 2027 9:04 - Are the Boston Celtics a contender to win this season? 11:57 - Prizepicks 13:58 - Expectations for the Philadelphia 76ers this season 17:50 - Russell Westbrook Retires 25:02 - Wrapping up! Bob Ryan & 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 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Power by Jack Archer: Visit https://www.jackarcher.com/attack for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices