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This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest teams in NBA history, the 1986 Boston Celtics. Back in 2016, NBC Sports Boston produced a documentary on that season called "The '86 Celtics". We gathered interviews with members of that team, media, and others in the making of the documentary. Every Monday for the next few months, we'll re-release these long-form interviews on the Celtics Talk podcast feed.In episode three, Danny Ainge played a key role as part of the starting five for the ‘86 Celtics. Ainge complimented his Hall of Fame teammates on that team by being a great outside shooter, plus, his tenacious attitude on the floor fit well within what was a unique set of personalities. To start off our interview, Danny talks about his interesting path to becoming a Boston Celtics.WATCH THE FULL DOCUMENTARY ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hour 1 Bill Belichick will not be a First-Ballot Hall of Famer. Is this the right move by the voters? Utah Jazz CEO talks about some of the things he looks for during the NBA Trade Deadline and Free Agency. Hans is following up on his bet and has a new Avatar on X. Hour 2 Hans 911 call remembered Good, Bad & Ugly Hour 3 Jay Stevens Sports Roulette
Steiny & Guru believe the Warriors opponent, Utah Jazz are the right or wrong way to build a competitive team?
Bill Belichick will not be a First-Ballot Hall of Famer. Is this the right move by the voters? Utah Jazz CEO talks about some of the things he looks for during the NBA Trade Deadline and Free Agency. Hans is following up on his bet and has a new Avatar on X.
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge joined to talk about the Ins and Outs of the NBA Trade Deadline.
visit: https://www.ysguys.comThe January 26 edition of Y's Guys sets the stage for one of the biggest nights in BYU basketball history, airing just over an hour before No. 13 BYU hosts No. 1 Arizona at the Marriott Center. With Blaine Fowler on BYUtv pregame duty, Dave McCann is joined by Brian Logan for a news-packed show covering football, basketball, and nearly every BYU sport on campus. The hosts open with the 2026 BYU football schedule, game-by-game win projections, and a discussion of BYU finishing No. 11 in the final AP Top 25, its highest season-ending ranking since 2020.Dave and Brian dive deep into what finishing No. 11 could mean for BYU's 2026 preseason ranking, noting that many of the Cougars' greatest seasons began unranked. Early preseason projections already have BYU hovering between No. 8 and No. 13, fueling optimism that the Cougars could start the year nationally ranked for the first time in over a decade. The conversation also touches on major national storylines, including the College Football Playoff remaining at 12 teams, the Big 12 Championship moving to a prime-time Friday night slot, and the NCAA allowing commercial jersey patches starting August 1.Basketball dominates the middle of the show as BYU enters the night 17–2, fresh off a dominant rivalry win over Utah in which AJ Dybantsa scored a historic 43 points, breaking Danny Ainge's freshman scoring record and tying Jimmer Fredette for the most points ever scored at the Marriott Center. The hosts preview the Arizona matchup, break down the freshman phenom showdown between Dybantsa and Koa Peat, and reflect on BYU's rare history against No. 1 teams. Dybantsa's monster week earns him Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week, his fourth such honor, as Dave declares, “We are watching someone special.”The show closes with extensive Campus Notes across BYU athletics, including men's and women's basketball, volleyball, track and field, golf, gymnastics, softball, and baseball. A featured interview with Travis Kimball, co-founder of Quick Quack Car Wash, welcomes a new Y's Guys sponsor, while historic “On This Day” moments, birthdays, and a Kobe Bryant quote provide a fitting lead-in to tipoff. With momentum building across multiple sports and a sold-out Marriott Center buzzing, the January 26 episode captures BYU athletics at a peak moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No. 13 BYU basketball defeated rival Utah 91-78 on January 24, 2026, at the Marriott Center. AJ Dybantsa led the way with a 43-point performance in the win. ' It's a freshman record for a BYU basketball player, passing Danny Ainge's record performance. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts from the game at the Marriott Center as the Cougars now prepare to take on the Arizona Wildcats on Monday night. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.
Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Smith Snowden headed to Michigan Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge Hour 2 Altitude Sports radio host Mike Sanford Jr. Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 Alpha Recruits owner Will Snowden
Starting Lineup: Smith Snowden headed to Michigan Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Hour 1 Thoughts on Morgan Scalley's Introductory Press Conference Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge Kyle Whittingham poached Ali'i Niumatalolo from Utah State's Staff Hour 2 UW needs to hold Demond Williams Jr. to signed NIL deal Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 Former UW QB Seattle Sports radio host Brock Huard Sports Roulette Final thouhgts
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Thoughts on Morgan Scalley's Introductory Press Conference Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge Kyle Whittingham poached Ali'i Niumatalolo from Utah State's Staff
Need to honor Kyle Whittingham legacy no matter what Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Hour 1 Need to honor Kyle Whittingham legacy no matter what Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge Hour 2 BYU head coach Kalani Sitake Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 Las Vegas Bowl | Pop-Tarts Bowl Sports Roulette
Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Jake Scott talks CFP and Brett Yormark Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge Hour 2 KSR host Matt Jones Dr. Chris Hill REPLAY Hour 3 Patrick Kinahan Former Denver Broncos safety Nick Ferguson
Starting Lineup: Jake Scott talks CFP and Brett Yormark Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Hour 1 Alpha Recruits owner Will Snowden talks recruiting and national signing day Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge Cougar Preview Show Hour 1 BYU pxp Greg Wrubell BYU sideline reporter Mitch Juergens Hour 2 Texas Tech sideline reporter Chris Level BYU Vs Texas Tech breakdown Final thoughts
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Alpha Recruits owner Will Snowden talks recruiting and national signing day Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge What you may have missed
Hour 1 Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge What you may have missed Ute Preview Show Hour 1 Why did you Utah's defense struggle against Kansas State JHD loss Thanksgiving Hour 2 Utah's offese carried the team to win over Kansas St. How will Utah's defense respond Vs. Kansas St. Final thoughts
Hour 1 Utah Mammoth General Manager Bill Armstrong talks about the team amidst a tough stretch of overtime losses. Hear from Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge who joined to talk about the team and Lauri Markkanen's monster start to the season. The Jazz saw Luka & LeBron last night and will see SGA & the OKC Thunder in their next game. Cougar Preview Show Hour 1 A lot of people are focused ton the College Football Playoffs, but playing in the Big 12 Championship would be a big deal for the Cougars. BYU's Defensive Line has stepped up their play in a big way Is Cincinnati a tough place to play? Hour 2 BYU sideline reporter Mitch Juergens College Football playoff and more
Utah Mammoth General Manager Bill Armstrong talks about the team amidst a tough stretch of overtime losses. Hear from Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge who joined to talk about the team and Lauri Markkanen's monster start to the season. The Jazz saw Luka & LeBron last night and will see SGA & the OKC Thunder in their next game.
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge joined to talk about the team and Lauri Markkanen's hot start to the season.
Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Walker Kessler undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge weekly interview | Addresses Walker Kessler news What you may have missed Cougar Preview Show Hour 1 First college football playoff rankings were released BYU sideline reporter Mitch Juergens Texas Tech is really good at forcing fumbles Hour 2 Texas Tech sideline reporter Chris Level Bear Bachmeier knows importance of protecting football Final thoughts
Starting Lineup: Walker Kessler undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge weekly interview | Addresses Walker Kessler news What you may have missed
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Hour 1 Utah Mammoth extend Logan Cooley | Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge What you may have missed Cougar Preview Show: Hour 1 Recapped comeback win over Iowa State. LJ Martin status | bye week comes at a good time for BYU misc Hour 2 BYU insider Mitch Harper Cougars getting healthy Final thoughts
Utah Mammoth extend Logan Cooley | Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge What you may have missed
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Utah Mammoth stay hot against Colorado Avalanche Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge Cougar Preview Show Hour 1 BYU offensive and defensive standouts Iowa State beat writer Eugene Rapay more on BYU @ ISU Hour 2 BYU PxP Greg Wrubell Bear Bachmeier has made DC's look foolish final thoughts
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Starting Lineup: Utah Mammoth stay hot against Colorado Avalanche Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Hour 1 Former Utah DB Eric Weddle Utah Jazz basketball CEO Danny Ainge Mammoth home opener Cougar Preview Show Hour 1 Former BYU QB Max Hall BYU fan arrested for making online threats Players need to be smart Hour 2 Which team has the most weapons on offense? BYU sideline reporter Mitch Juergens
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
Former Utah DB Eric Weddle Utah Jazz basketball CEO Danny Ainge Mammoth home opener
Hour 1 Jazz Preseason begins tonight Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge USU Basketball Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun previews upcoming scrimmage ahead of season. Cougar Preview Show Hour 1 Noah Fifita and Arizona offense look much improved Arizona beat writer Michael Lev BYU needs a win against Arizona Hour 2 BYU's prep for Noah Fifita similar to Devon Dampier prep Arizona DC Danny Gonzales will be aggressive Vs BYU offense Final thoughts
Jazz Preseason begins tonight Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge USU Basketball Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun previews upcoming scrimmage ahead of season.
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge
The entirety of DJ & PK for October 6, 2025: HOUR ONE Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake Coach Danny Ainge, Utah Jazz CEO Kalani Sitake, Chase Roberts and Parker Kingston, BYU Football HOUR TWO What is Trending: NFL, BYU, CFB, MLB, Utah Mammoth Hot Takes or Toast: Concerns for BYU at 5-0? Could "Grizzly Bear" Bachmeier lift BYU? HOUR THREE Utah facing a must-win scenario Saturday night? Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State Football Coach Yawk wins leg one of the NFL Locks! HOUR FOUR Shehan Jeyarajah, CBS Sports Slacker Radio Headlines: Paul Finebaum vs. ESPN, NFL, CFB Feedback of the Day: Concerns for BYU despite 5-0 start?
Hour one of DJ & PK for October 6, 2025: Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake Coach Danny Ainge, Utah Jazz CEO Kalani Sitake, Chase Roberts and Parker Kingston, BYU Football
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge sat down with DJ & PK at Utah Jazz Media Day to talk about the franchise and how his role has changed with Austin Ainge joining the front office to lead things as president of basketball operations.
The entirety of DJ & PK for September 29, 2025: HOUR ONE Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake Utah State and Utah Football Postgame Press Conferences BYU Cougars Postgame Press Conferences HOUR TWO What is Trending and Austin Ainge, Utah Jazz President of Basketball Operations Utah Jazz Media Day HOUR THREE Ryan Smith and Austin Ainge at Utah Jazz Media Day Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State Football Ryan Smith, Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth Owner HOUR FOUR Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson, Utah Jazz Utah Jazz Media Day Danny Ainge, Utah Jazz CEO
Hour four of DJ & PK for September 29, 2025: Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson, Utah Jazz Utah Jazz Media Day Danny Ainge, Utah Jazz CEO
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker Aggie Madness and the USU men's basketball exhibition, a way to raise money for retention and recruiting. Jon Rothstein highlights Utah State men's basketball with a predicted starting line up and who has made the biggest off-season improvement. USU and other teams from Utah will play in Delta Center on the same night. Utah Jazz and Walker Kessler reportedly can't agree on rookie contract extension. Pick 6
Ben Maller opens this 'Best of' edition of the show discussing the Mavericks taking Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft! How excited should Flagg be with his landing spot? How good will he be? He also reacts to a questionable pro comparison Kendrick Perkins gave for the young star. Later, Ben gets into the Utah Jazz drafting Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft despite Bailey openly trying to avoid going there. What message did Danny Ainge send by drafting him anyway? Then, Ben poses the question: now that the first round of the NBA draft is in the books, what are the odds we see the Celtics trade Jaylen Brown in the coming days/weeks? Plus, more fun with brand new editions of 'Insta-Trivia', 'Maller to the 3rd Degree' and 'Ask Ben'!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.