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The Boston Celtics are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference, and center Kristaps Porzingis is a big reason why. However, the 2018 All-Star has a lengthy injury history, so Boston is being as careful as possible with his health. On Friday night, Porzingis was sidelined against the Orlando Magic because of left calf […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is a stoic guy most of the time. However, after star guard Jaylen Brown drilled a shot from deep in the fourth quarter during their 114-97 win over the Orlando Magic, he couldn’t help but show his excitement. Joe loves the JB show 😤 pic.twitter.com/Kvxk5ChCNZ — Boston Celtics (@celtics) […]

The Boston Celtics have been haunted by the Orlando Magic in recent years. But on Friday night, the C’s exposed their boogeyman in dominant fashion, prevailing 128-111. Prior to the big win, Orlando had triumphed over Boston in four straight contests. And to break the losing streak, Celtics star guard Jaylen Brown upped his team’s […]

The Boston Celtics have had great regular season success against most teams in recent years. But, not versus the Orlando Magic, who they host on Friday night at the TD Garden. The Magic have won four straight games over the C’s and gave them their worst loss of the 2023-24 season in late November, defeating […]

The Boston Celtics are back in action on Thursday night, facing a familiar foe in the Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston just played Cleveland on Tuesday, prevailing 120-113 despite trailing by as many as 15 points in the first quarter. During the Celtics’ 11th-straight home win, they even had a spotless injury report with no issues listed. […]

At 17-5, the Boston Celtics hold the best record in the NBA after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-113. And while the Celtics’ dominance has been one of the top storylines in the early season, so has another unfortunate trend: poor officiating by NBA refs. This trend got under the skin of Celtics head coach Joe […]

The Boston Celtics take on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the first time this season on Tuesday night. But ahead of the Eastern Conference showdown, Boston had some roster work to do. Forward Nathan Knight, who was on a two-way contract with the C’s, was waived on Tuesday afternoon. The 26-year-old never got to play in […]

The inaugural run of the NBA In-Season Tournament has come to a close, and the Boston Celtics weren’t able to capture the first NBA Cup despite being one of the betting favorites. While they made it out of group play after going 3-1, the C’s fell to the Indiana Pacers 122-112 in the quarterfinals. The […]

The Boston Celtics are more than six months removed from their disappointing loss in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Miami Heat. And despite that lengthy period of time, Celtics star Jaylen Brown hasn’t forgotten what it felt like to come up short with the chance to play for a championship on the line. In […]

Although head coach Ime Udoka is no longer with the Boston Celtics, it’s clear he made a profound impact on the best players in the team. Beantown star Jayson Tatum gave Udoka his props on the Point Forward podcast, saying he was integral to Boston’s run to the 2022 NBA Finals. While Udoka was suspended […]

It’s no secret that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum wasn’t always the biggest fan of Beantown. And while his reasoning usually centered around basketball and his love of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his initial dislike had to do with another sport as well. During an interview on the Point Forward podcast, hosted by […]

The age-old conversation of who’s the greatest basketball player of all time is debated nonstop by fans and players alike. And while it’s a very divisive question, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has his definitive answer. On the Point Forward podcast, hosted by NBA champion Andre Iguodala and former Celtic Evan Turner, Tatum gave his […]

The Boston Celtics were knocked out of the In-Season Tournament by the Indiana Pacers on Monday, but in the wake of their loss, they received some good news. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis took to Instagram to report that he should be healthy enough to play against the New York Knicks on Friday night. The Latvian […]

The Boston Celtics are 15-5 and atop the Eastern Conference standings, but that doesn’t mean they’re content. Although the NBA trade deadline in early February is still months away, the Celtics will reportedly be busy before then, per NBA insider Shams Charania: “[The Celtics] still have a few first-round picks. I expect them to be […]

Creating a playoff-like environment in early December is no easy feat, but the NBA is looking to do just that with the new In-Season Tournament. And since this is the inaugural run of the regular season competition, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics are hoping to be the very first team to hoist […]

On Tuesday, winning the In-Season Tournament seemed unlikely for the Boston Celtics. They were 2-1 in group play and needed to beat the Chicago Bulls by at least 23 points to even have a chance at advancing. They proceeded to wallop Chicago, 124-97, and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors, making Boston the winners […]

The Boston Celtics are 14-4 and sit atop the Eastern Conference standings, but that doesn’t mean they’re not paying attention to the trade market. While the trade deadline for the 2023-24 NBA season is in early February, the Celtics are reportedly eyeing bench players like Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard John Konchar, per Michael Scotto of […]

After a busy offseason, the Boston Celtics formed a talented, well-established starting five. And outside of injuries or the occasional rest day, there’s not much reason for the C’s to mix that group up. The Celtics are currently 14-4 with the best record in the league, meaning they’re not too eager to make significant playing […]

Coming into Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics weren’t in control of their In-Season Tournament destiny. However, following a 124-97 blowout win over the Chicago Bulls, the C’s moved one step closer to the quarterfinals of the competition. In order to advance, Boston needed to beat the Bulls by at least 23 points and have the […]

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are bitter rivals, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have respect for each other. Despite dueling for years in the NBA, Celtics legend Kevin Garnett was particularly close with Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Garnett spoke about his relationship with the late Bryant and shared how much he meant […]

After enjoying a few weeks of good health, the Boston Celtics got their biggest injury update of the season on Sunday. Center Kristaps Porzingis has a left calf strain and will miss at least a week while recovering, per Jared Weiss of The Athletic. “Joe Mazzulla said Kristaps Porzingis is expected to have his calf […]

The Boston Celtics are fresh off an impressive win over the new-look Milwaukee Bucks. But even though they boast the best record in the NBA at 12-3, the Celtics are about to be put to the test again. On Friday afternoon, the Celtics will travel down south to take on the Orlando Magic as part […]

The Boston Celtics’ new-look offense has received plenty of attention during the team’s hot start to the 2023-24 season. However, Celtics’ 12-3 record has just as much to do with its defense. In fact, the C’s have yet to allow a single player to score more than 30 points against them in a non-OT game […]

The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks will square off in Boston for one of the biggest regular-season games thus far on Wednesday night. While both teams seemed relatively healthy ahead of the showdown, Celtics star Jayson Tatum just found himself on the injury report, so now there’s a question on if he’s playing tonight vs. […]

The Boston Celtics have one of the best starting groups in the entire NBA. With the arrival of stars Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday this offseason, the C’s gained the luxury of having six potential starters. However, with only five starting spots available, somebody from last season’s starting group was now going to be coming […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce is never one to shy away from giving a hot take, and he’s also known to always support his former team when he can. So, when Pierce was discussing the best American players in the league right now, it’s not a surprise that he put Celtics star Jayson Tatum at […]

The Boston Celtics are 11-2 and currently own the best record in the NBA. On Monday night, the Celtics will look to extend their six-game winning streak when they take on the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina. After playing on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday and Boston’s game against Charlotte being the […]

The Boston Celtics are off to a scorching start this season, as they’re 10-2 with the best record in the entire league. A large part of that success has been due to the health of Boston’s brightest stars, which was practically impeccable through the team’s first 10 games. However, before a Sunday night showdown against […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was teammates with point guard Marcus Smart for seven seasons, and the two became great friends in that time span. However, they didn’t always get along. Smart, who was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason, was not Brown’s favorite teammate initially. Ahead of Boston’s Sunday night showdown against the […]

To start the Boston Celtics’ 2023-24 season, nobody was talking about forward Sam Hauser. It’s not hard to understand why given Boston’s exceptionally busy offseason. The C’s traded major players like Marcus Smart, acquired All-Stars in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and gave Jaylen Brown the richest contract in NBA history. When it came to […]

Rapper Drake is undoubtedly the most famous Toronto Raptors fan, as he’s often courtside or on air with the local broadcast. On Friday night against the Boston Celtics, Drake hopped on the mic again with Toronto Sports Network and had plenty of jokes for everyone. During the In-Season Tournament game in Canada, Drake commented on […]

The Boston Celtics are preparing for their second NBA In-Season Tournament game ever on Friday night against the Toronto Raptors. However, they might be missing some key players for the Group C matchup. Boston’s injury report featured Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown, and Al Horford. Porzingis and Brown sat out versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday […]

The Boston Celtics were without two All-Stars on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Yet, in an impressive demonstration of talent, Jayson Tatum and co. went on to defeat the Sixers on the road 117-107. Tatum unsurprisingly led the way with 29 points, as he had to overcome the absences of Jaylen Brown and Kristaps […]

Boston Celtics center Al Horford is 37 years old, making him one of the oldest guys in the NBA. However, you’re never too old to poke some fun at rivals, as Horford did just that during a 117-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics, who were without All-Stars Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, still […]

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics are facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers for sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference. However, they could both be missing key players during the rivalry matchup. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis was named to the injury report on Tuesday after suffering a right knee contusion during a […]

The Boston Celtics have been ravaged by the injury bug in the past, but the 2023-24 season has been kind to them so far. However, ahead of an important game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston could be without star guard Jaylen Brown. On Wednesday morning, the Celtics announced that Brown is questionable due to an […]

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser fits the stereotype of a player opposing teams would want to attack. He looks pretty unassuming, is known primarily for his offense, and is rarely the most athletic guy on the court given Boston’s talented roster. In fact, former Celtics point guard Marcus Smart even said last season that if […]

On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics trounced the Toronto Raptors during a 117-94 beatdown at TD Garden. While the scoreboard suggests that it was an uneventful contest, that was not the case late in the fourth quarter. With 3:27 left in the matchup, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla challenged a call on the floor while […]

Grant Williams had some productive years for the Boston Celtics, but when free agency rolled around, he figured his time in Beantown was up. Williams’ assumption was correct, as he never reached a deal with the C’s in the offseason. Instead, he was sent to the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade that included a new […]