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Injuries always seem to loom large for the Boston Celtics, but ahead of the 2023-24 season, there’s plenty of good news. According to Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens, the C’s should be fully healthy for next week’s training camp. That includes reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon, who suffered an elbow […]

The Boston Celtics will be back in action in less than a month, but they’re not the same team from last year. This past offseason, the C’s traded away veteran point guard Marcus Smart in a shocking move that brought them talented center Kristaps Porzingis. Boston also dealt fan-favorite Grant Williams to the Dallas Mavericks […]

Just before the 2022-23 NBA season began, the Boston Celtics were in complete disarray. Ime Udoka, the head coach who led the C’s to their first Finals appearance in over a decade, was suspended and Boston was searching for a new leader. But instead of panicking, Celtics star Jayson Tatum tried to unite the locker […]

The Boston Celtics have been filling out their roster all offseason, and adding former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens might be their final move. On Friday, Stevens agreed to a deal with the C’s just ahead of training camp next week. While the Philadelphia native will have to fight to remain on the team, he […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown said his goodbyes to former teammate Marcus Smart on Instagram. But not before a member of Smart’s new squad, the Memphis Grizzlies, rubbed the loss in Brown’s face. Grizzlies big Jaren Jackson Jr. commented on Brown’s farewell post by declaring that Smart is his teammate now. “My brotha now,” joked […]

The Boston Celtics don’t have a full roster yet, and a familiar name is hoping they’ll save him a spot. Former Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers is currently an unrestricted free agent, but at 31 years old he still has something to offer. Rivers, the son of coach Doc Rivers, is very familiar with the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been adding to his tattoo collection this offseason, and it got the attention of someone who’s even more famous than him. Tatum’s newest tat, which reads “Life,” references an assortment of movies including White Men Can’t Jump, John Q., The Incredibles, and Hitch. Renowned actor Will Smith happens to […]

The NBA loves to emphasize the offensive side of the ball, but Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is taking a different approach this season. Although the two-time All-Star is primarily known for his offense, he’s looking to become a more complete two-way player. On Instagram, Brown even left a comment declaring that he wants to […]

Marcus Smart was traded out of Boston, but that doesn’t mean his love for the Celtics is gone. And speaking of love, Smart tied the knot last weekend with Maisa Hallum, whom he proposed to while still on the C’s in December. The wedding was also a reunion of sorts as plenty of current and […]

In late June, the Celtics were hours away from sending Malcolm Brogdon across the country. The 2023 Sixth Man of the Year was going to be involved in a three-team deal that’d trade him to the Los Angeles Clippers and bring Kristaps Porzingis to Boston. However, Brogdon’s recent injury to his shooting arm halted the […]

The NBA wants its biggest stars on the court whenever possible, but load managing has often prevented that in recent years. However, before the 2023-24 season, commissioner Adam Silver and other higher-ups are trying to end load management with a strict player participation policy (PPP). These new pro-participation rules have already been approved, so how […]

The United States has dominated basketball since the game was first invented, however, the rest of the world continues to catch up. In Team USA’s last two FIBA World Cups, they’ve posted multiple losses and failed to medal both times. The Americans still managed to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and it looks like […]

For the majority of their careers, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have arguably been the most important players on the Boston Celtics. So, when it came time to extend Brown or possibly risk losing him in free agency, Boston’s front office stepped up in a big way. The C’s gave Brown a five-year, $304 million […]

Like many NBA stars, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is known for his offensive prowess. However, that doesn’t mean the four-time All-Star is ignoring the other parts of his game. While plenty of players are aiming for the league’s MVP award or trying to make one of the three All-NBA teams, Tatum’s focus is on […]

Becoming a household name with a historic franchise like the Boston Celtics is no easy feat, yet Jayson Tatum is on track to do just that. The 25-year-old has plenty of personal accolades, including four All-Star selections, two All-NBA First Team nods, and even an Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy. However, he still lacks something he […]

The Boston Celtics have just one roster spot remaining, and they seemingly have the perfect candidate to fill that vacancy with Blake Griffin. Griffin, a six-time All-Star and seasoned NBA veteran, was a solid role player off the bench last season for the C’s. Although he’s no longer in his prime, he brings a lot […]

The NBA offseason is winding down, yet the Boston Celtics still have a few things to address. The Celtics’ biggest concern is filling the last two vacancies on the roster, one of which may or may not be occupied by unrestricted free agent forward Blake Griffin. Griffin spent the 15th year of his long career […]

It’s no secret that Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants a trade. The seven-time All-Star is not looking for a rebuild, but rather a shot at an NBA championship, and he believes he can seriously contend with the Miami Heat. Although the Heat haven’t worked a deal for Lillard yet, it’s clear that they’re […]

Hearing the word “injury” in any sentence involving Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is cause for concern. The 2018 All-Star has been plagued by various injuries throughout his eight-year career, and he was most recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The Latvian big man was just dealt to the C’s earlier this summer, so many began […]

The Boston Celtics still have two open roster spots, and they’ve recently gathered a handful of candidates to fill those vacancies. In fact, the C’s just worked out 2017 Slam Dunk Contest champion Glenn Robinson III, per New York Knicks reporter Ian Begley. Despite being just 29 years old, Robinson has played for six different […]

Like any great NBA player, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been working on his game over the summer. He even hit the gym this offseason with Celtics legend Paul Pierce. In a recent video posted to Tatum’s socials, the burgeoning star is seen watching film, working on his handle, and lifting weights alongside Pierce. […]

Six-time All-Star Blake Griffin is currently an unrestricted free agent, as his one-year contract with the Boston Celtics is officially up. Although the Celtics haven’t brought him back, a potential return is still possible with Boston’s two open roster spots. Griffin, who’s been in Beantown for less than a year, had nothing but great things […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is enjoying his time off this summer. Like many other stars, he opted not to join Team USA in the FIBA World Cup. However, that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been watching the young American squad play. After Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dropped 34 points en route to a 99-91 […]

Creating a perfectly balanced NBA schedule is pretty much impossible, so some teams are going to get more rest than others. And in the upcoming 2023-24 season, it seems the Boston Celtics got a lucky break. Over the course of 82 contests, the Celtics have 16 games in which they’ll play after an off day […]

The start of the NBA season is just a few months away, and that means the Boston Celtics’ 2023-24 schedule is finally here. As always, Celtics fans will have a lot to look forward to. The 2023-24 regular season schedule will reignite rivalries, build upon newer ones, and see the C’s squaring off with a […]

The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament will begin this fall, as all 30 teams will battle to be the first winner of the regular-season championship. And while the group stage of the tournament won’t start until November, the Boston Celtics are already being discussed as favorites in the new competition. Celtics Betting Trends at @DKSportsbook (7/13) […]

The NBA is trying something new this year, as it’s featuring an In-Season Tournament set to begin in November. While this regular season competition is the first of its kind in league history, the Boston Celtics will look to set the standard and become the first time to win the brand-new NBA Cup. In order […]

Latvia isn’t known for its basketball prowess, yet the Eastern European nation is set to make its debut in the 2023 FIBA World Cup in less than two weeks. However, they’ll have to do it without their best player Kristaps Porzingis, the newest star of the Boston Celtics. The 7-foot-3 center is reportedly taking time […]

On Saturday, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum supported Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade during his 2023 Hall of Fame enshrinement. But that doesn’t mean the young Celtic has any interest in heading to South Beach. While walking into Wade’s induction ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts, Tatum was showered with cheers and comments from fans. One person […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to the future to do something that they haven’t done in more than 50 years. Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck recently confirmed that he’s going all in to bring the NBA All-Star Game to Boston in 2026, per Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. Beantown hasn’t hosted the star-studded event since […]

The Boston Celtics ended their 2022-23 campaign with a whimper, but they’ll get a chance to redeem themselves early on next season. The Celtics will take on their rival Miami Heat on Friday, October 27th in Boston, via Shams Charania of The Athletic. While the full schedule for the 2023-24 season isn’t released yet, the […]

The official start of the FIBA World Cup is just weeks away. However, it doesn’t look like Kristaps Porzingis, the Boston Celtics’ newest star, is going to be participating for his home country of Latvia. Boston’s newly acquired big man was set to suit up for Latvia, but he might end up sitting on the […]

Most NBA coaches have several years to prepare for a head coach position, but not Joe Mazzulla. The Boston Celtics boss had to immediately fill in after Ime Udoka was suspended and while it meant that he could take over a talented squad, it also placed tons of pressure on the young coach. Under Mazzulla, […]

The Boston Celtics have had a lot of success in recent years, yet they still have no championship to show for it. They’ve made the postseason nine straight times and had great opportunities to win their 18th title over the last two seasons. In the 2022 NBA Finals, the C’s fell just short against the […]

The Boston Celtics have had a busy offseason, yet there are still two open spots on their roster. With the C’s not as financially flexible as they were before signing star Jaylen Brown to a massive extension, they might have to look for a bargain before the summer ends. Six-time All-Star Blake Griffin is a […]

The Boston Celtics have been active this offseason, and they recently checked off the biggest item on their to-do list by signing All-Star Jaylen Brown to a massive contract extension. However, that doesn’t mean Boston is finished making moves just yet. In order to avoid paying $50,000 as part of a partially-guaranteed contract, the Celtics […]

Danilo Gallinari was a member of the Boston Celtics during the 2022-23 season, yet he never played one game due to an ACL injury he suffered last summer. Before he got the chance to make his debut, Gallinari was traded to the Washington Wizards this offseason in a three-team deal that brought Kristaps Porzingis to […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is undoubtedly the new face of his franchise, and he recently received high praise from another player who quickly became synonymous with his respective organization. Miami Heat legend Dwayne Wade has been retired for multiple years now, but the future Hall of Famer is still very involved with today’s game. […]

During the NBA offseason, a lot of players relax on the beaches of Cancún or somewhere else tropical. But that’s not Jaylen Brown. In fact, when the Boston  Celtics star learned that his $304 million supermax extension was finalized, he was in a classroom at MIT. The 26-year-old takes pride in what he does off […]