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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla usually wears the same calm expression on his face throughout the C’s games, regardless of how they are playing. But that doesn’t mean he’s one to back down in a confrontation. Early in Boston’s 97-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors, Mazzulla seemed ready for all the smoke after Raptors […]

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams doesn’t take himself too seriously and it’s not uncommon to see him smiling on and off the court. However, following Tuesday night’s 103-101 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Williams was far from happy. In fact, he absolutely roasted the referees in a curse-filled rant after the crazy game. With less […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has come a long way since his rookie season, and he believes he wouldn’t be where he is today without some tough love. According to the two-time All-Star, getting “bullied” by NBA veteran Gerald Green helped him grow exponentially. In a recent interview with NBA insider Shams Charania, Brown discussed […]

The Boston Celtics benefit from having one of the best duos in the NBA, as the All-Star tandem of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum has set the league on fire. And despite numerous attempts to break the pair up, Brown believes they are still destined for great things. Brown shared his thoughts on what it’s […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III has missed over half the regular season due to various injuries, and as a result, his playing time has dropped a bit. Yet, the big man is more concerned about doing whatever it takes to win. “The role that I have to play is getting [my teammates] shots, rebounding, […]

The Boston Celtics did something last night against the Milwaukee Bucks that few teams have been able to do: they made Giannis Antetokounmpo look human. In what was nothing short of an absolute drubbing, the Celtics crushed the Bucks 140-99 on Thursday night. Boston’s offense was firing on all cylinders, as Jaylen Brown and Jayson […]

A fight nearly broke out between Boston Celtics veteran Blake Griffin and Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, however, a beatdown had already occurred during the game. The Celtics annihilated the Bucks in a 140-99 blowout, so when Griffin and Antetokounmpo went head-to-head in the fourth quarter the competition was in garbage time. Antetokounmpo took exception […]

The Boston Celtics have clinched a spot in the NBA playoffs for an eighth-straight season, and they’ll be on the hunt again for an elusive 18th championship. However, to get back to the NBA Finals, the Celtics will have to go through the gauntlet that is the Eastern Conference. After Tuesday night’s embarrassing 130-111 loss […]

The Boston Celtics likely squandered their chances at the top spot in the Eastern Conference after an ugly 130-111 loss to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. However, star forward Jayson Tatum doesn’t seem too concerned about Boston’s current rank. After being asked about how worried he was that the Milwaukee Bucks essentially locked up […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown sent the NBA world into a frenzy last week after giving a noncommittal answer as to where he wants to play in the future. But for now, Brown is focused on getting the Celtics back to where they want to be: the NBA Finals. In a January interview, the 26-year-old […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is a 26-year-old man making millions in the NBA, but that doesn’t mean he’s above motherly advice. Prior to Boston’s blowout win over the San Antonio Spurs last night, Brown was seen warming up and shooting around without his mask for his face injury. Brown has worn the facial guard […]

The Boston Celtics are looking like themselves again, and All-Star wing Jaylen Brown thinks a lot of the team’s recent success is connected to one person: center Robert Williams III. Following a dominant 120-95 win over the Indiana Pacers, Brown told the media that Williams is crucial to the Celtics’ winning formula. “Rob is fantastic,” […]

The Boston Celtics have dealt with multiple injuries this season, but none were as severe as Danilo Gallinari’s torn ACL. Yet, there’s reportedly a slight chance the 34-year-old forward suits up for the C’s in the playoffs. Just prior to the start of the 2022-23 NBA season, Gallinari tore his ACL while playing for Italy […]

Trade rumors can get out of hand in a hurry, and when NBA stars Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant were seen working out together last summer, Jaylen Brown feared the worst. The two-time All-Star for the Boston Celtics recently revealed that he thought his time in Beantown might’ve been over when he saw his teammate […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown did not have a friendly relationship with Kyrie Irving when they were both in Beantown, yet today they consider each other “brothers.” While Irving is now on the Dallas Mavericks and far removed from his time in Boston, Brown made it apparent during an interview with The Ringer that he […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has just one year left on his current contract, and when asked about his future in Beantown he didn’t give the answer most C’s fans are looking for. During a recent interview with The Ringer’s Logan Murdock, Brown discussed the potential of staying in Boston once his current deal expires. […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is known for what he does on the court, but he’s never been one to shy away from speaking his mind off it. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Brown discussed the duality of being an activist and an athlete and how he’s remained vocal about what’s […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce is never one to shy away from the truth, and his brutal honesty recently attracted the ire of former NBA player and ESPN personality Richard Jefferson. On an episode of “KG Certified: Ticket & The Truth,” which is co-hosted by Pierce’s Hall of Fame teammate Kevin Garnett, the topic of […]

The NBA playoffs are on the horizon, and the Boston Celtics are looking to make another deep run for a chance at an elusive 18th championship. The last Celtics Finals MVP, Paul Pierce, believes the C’s have what it takes to return to the promised land, although he envisions them running into a familiar foe. […]

The fight for Eastern Conference supremacy is fierce, and the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks are right in the thick of it. So when the Bucks were able to snag point guard Goran Dragic from the Chicago Bulls, the Celtics were understandably upset. Boston was reportedly “pissed” at Chicago for letting Milwaukee bring Dragic in, […]

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was a playoff hero last year, but this week, he has been more of a scapegoat. After confidently stating that he’d hit two clutch free throws versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, Williams proceeded to miss both en route to a disappointing overtime loss. Many fans are wondering how has […]

The Boston Celtics are banged up and have blown major leads in two straight losses, yet head coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t fazed. After a heartbreaking double overtime defeat that saw the Celtics squander a 14-point lead to the shorthanded New York Knicks, Mazzulla was asked if he was worried about Boston’s recent struggles. He gave […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce devoted his life to basketball, but he’s now at the age where he wants to step away from the game he loves. During an exclusive ClutchPoints interview in late January, Pierce discussed his life after basketball and what it’s meant for him to be able to spend more time with […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been playing at an MVP level for most of the 2022-23 regular season, but Hall of Famer Paul Pierce thinks several players are in the running for the prestigious award. During an exclusive ClutchPoints interview with the Celtics legend in late January, Pierce revealed that the current race for […]

The 2022-23 NBA season has been filled with exciting moments, dazzling displays of scoring, and record-breaking feats, yet it has also been plagued by a persistent problem: load management. While the Boston Celtics don’t really engage in this practice, Hall of Famer and Celtics legend Paul Pierce sees it as a threat to the entire […]

Former Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens wasn’t in the team huddle prior to Jayson Tatum’s clutch shot to beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t a key part of the game-winning play. According to current Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, Stevens originally drew up the scheme that helped […]

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers have a long-lasting rivalry when it comes to sports, and while Celtics star Jaylen Brown can appreciate that, he didn’t have time for some of the harassment Sixers fans threw his way on Saturday night. Following the Celtics’ thrilling last-second victory over the 76ers, Brown revealed to NBC Sports Boston […]

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart doesn’t have to worry about being singled out every night by opposing offenses, but he realizes that some of his teammates aren’t as fortunate. After Boston’s narrow overtime win over the Indiana Pacers, Smart noted that sharpshooter Sam Hauser is often targeted by teams looking for an easy bucket. […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum wasn’t afraid to admit that he took a bad shot when trying to clinch the game against the Indiana Pacers. In fact, he wasn’t afraid to cuss about how terrible it was either. Following last night’s close win over Indiana, Tatum told reporters that his attempt to put the game […]

The Boston Celtics are back after the All-Star break, leaving just 23 more games until the end of the 2022-23 regular season. Ahead of this final stretch, the Cs sit atop the Eastern Conference at 42-17, with the surging Milwaukee Bucks just a half game behind them. With almost three-quarters of the regular season in […]

The All-Star break is just about over, meaning Boston Celtics basketball is finally back. It was a productive resting period for the C’s, as Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown dominated the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, Joe Mazzulla got a more permanent promotion, and forward Grant Williams became the First Vice-President of the NBA […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game might’ve been held in Utah, but it was all about Boston last night, as Celtics star Jayson Tatum took home the MVP award after a record-breaking performance. While Tatum dropped 55 points in a game that admittedly has little defense, winning the All-Star MVP trophy meant a lot to him. […]

Boston Celtics fans are used to seeing stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown play together, yet the 2023 NBA All-Star Game featured the dynamic duo facing off against one another. With the All-Star Game’s new draft format, Tatum and Brown were selected to separate teams. Tatum, who scored the most points in All-Star Game history […]

After leading the Boston Celtics to the NBA’s best record through 59 games, interim head coach Joe Mazzulla finally got his promotion, as he had the interim dropped from his title, and is officially the C’s newest head coach. Joe Mazzulla is officially the 19th Head Coach in franchise history 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/LMcTLS1u0m — Boston Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics couldn’t strike a deal last year with forward Grant Williams, and he may decide to up his price when contract talks resume. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Williams is looking for a new deal that could net him around $20 million annually. Stein compared this type of contract to Keldon Johnson’s, […]

The time for trades is over in the NBA, yet the Boston Celtics still have an open roster spot following an insanely active trade deadline. While the Celtics only made one move for big man Mike Muscala, there are plenty of potential buyout candidates around the league. With Muscala, Boston’s front office likely won’t target […]

With only a few hours left before the passing of a crazy 2023 NBA trade deadline, the Boston Celtics made a move for former Oklahoma City Thunder big man Mike Muscala. The C’s dealt forward Justin Jackson and two second-round picks in return for the 31-year-old. While the Thunder are expected to waive Jackson and […]

With the NBA trade deadline right around the corner, the Boston Celtics have yet to make a deal. Although there’s been plenty of rumors and reports detailing Boston’s interest in various players, the C’s could stand pat with their current roster. The Celtics are in first place in the Eastern Conference and hold a 38-16 […]

A potential trade sending Kevin Durant to the Boston Celtics has been rumored for years now, but it’ll likely remain a fantasy. Ahead of the February 9th trade deadline, there were reports of the reigning Eastern Conference champions showing interest in Durant, yet those talks have been dismissed by many. Boston was checking on Durant’s […]