A conversation with Celtics fan and culture writer for the New York Times, Sopan Deb

In this week's episode of the "Celtics Talk" podcast, Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely talk with culture writer for the New York Times, comic, and big-time Celtics fan Sopan Deb ( Follow him on Twitter ). Plus, Brian Scalabrine sits down with Brad Stevens. SHOW NOTES: Celtics struggling since returning home, lack of a second scorer. Should the Celtics make a move. Is a trade more likely than using the DPE on a buyout? (10:00) New York Times culture writer Sopan Deb joins the Celtics Talk Podcast to talk about how he became a big fan, going back to the Antoine Walker/Paul Pierce years. (16:40) Deb talks about whether he feels the Celtics have over achieved this season, plus he weighs-in on whether the C’s should look to make a deal (20:20). Would he go all-in on Anthony Davis if he ever became available? (22:15) Speaking of New Orleans…we talk about how they could be a tough match-up in the playoffs for any team, including the Warriors. (26:40) Sopan discusses the drama and “fighting” the NBA went through this week. (29:40) Finally, as we do with all of our guests, will Gordon Hayward return this season? (31:25) Brian Scalabrine sits down with Head Coach Brad Stevens to discuss what he might do when his coaching career is over. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.