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The Boston Celtics were not expecting a coaching controversy coming off their run to the NBA Finals, but Ime Udoka’s scandal left the Green Team desperate for another leader. Ultimately, they decided on interim coach Joe Mazzulla, who’s just 34 years old with no prior head coaching experience in the NBA. Despite his young age, […]

Christmas Day in the NBA has become synonymous with marquee matchups, making the showdown between the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks a perfect holiday game among the five on Sunday. Although the Celtics are 5-5 in their last 10 games, at 23-10 overall, they remain in first place in the Eastern Conference and a […]

After holding the league’s best record for much of the 2022-23 season, the Boston Celtics have dropped three straight games at home and are 4-6 in their last 10 games. While the C’s were bound to cool off after their red-hot start, they’ve suffered some rough losses as of late. On this current losing streak, […]

The year-long suspension of former Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka was a bombshell that shocked the NBA world and left the Green Team utterly bewildered. But despite the untimely chaos his punishment posed, the Celtics are 22-7 during their 2022-23 campaign, as they have the top seed in the Eastern Conference and the league’s best […]

The Boston Celtics squandered a 20-point lead against the rival Los Angeles Lakers in what was easily their wildest game of the season. However, Marcus Smart and the Celtics fought back and got the victory on the road, all while their starting point guard was on the verge of throwing up. During a crazy battle […]

Jayson Tatum proved last year that he can lead the Boston Celtics deep into the playoffs, and this year he’s trying to prove that he can help the Green Team win the whole thing. While the start of the playoffs are months away, the 24-year-old has played at an elite level during the 2022-23 campaign, […]

It has been 177 days since the Boston Celtics last faced the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. On Saturday, they’ll square off once again, but in very different positions. Currently, Boston sits atop the NBA with a league-best 21-5 record (and a 7-0 record versus the Western Conference). The reigning champs hold […]

It’s easy to laugh and joke when you’re winning, so it makes sense that the Boston Celtics are having plenty of fun as of late. During an absolute 125-98 rout of the Phoenix Suns, Celtics star Jayson Tatum mocked forward Grant Williams for stealing his “kiss of death” celebration. Usually reserved for clutch three-pointers, Tatum’s […]

It was a moment of defeat when Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics watched the Golden State Warriors celebrate their latest NBA championship at TD Garden after Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. However, it was also a moment of inspiration for Brown and company. According to the Celtics star, he was humbled by […]

The Boston Celtics are 25 games into their 2022-23 campaign, and what a fantastic start it has been. At 20-5, the Celtics sit atop the NBA standings with the league’s best record, and much of that is due to the stellar play of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But in addition to Boston’s burgeoning superstars, […]

At 36 years old, Boston Celtics veteran Al Horford is older than most NBA starters (and even older than head coach Joe Mazzulla). Yet, he has shown he still has an important role to play for the C’s, and the front office recognizes it. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the center agreed to a two-year, $20 million […]

After another win Wednesday night for the red-hot Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum made NBA history. During Boston’s 134-121 win over the Miami Heat, Tatum put up a whopping 49 points and became the youngest player in league history to make 900 3-pointers. Jayson Tatum just became the youngest player in NBA History to reach 900 […]

The Boston Celtics own the best record in the NBA at 17-4, and they’ve done it all without starting center Robert Williams III. Boston’s injured big man is inching towards a return, though, as he was even seen scrimmaging at practice earlier Wednesday. In what’s surely a welcome sight for Celtics fans, Williams was seen […]

The NBA is a star-powered league these days, but the Boston Celtics’ bench has been just as pivotal to the team’s hot start during the 2022-23 season. While Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have played phenomenally for the C’s, the guys coming off the pine are also putting up ridiculous numbers that have boosted Boston […]

The Boston Celtics did it all during their blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets. They racked up 140 points, had players set career highs, and tied an impressive league record. After a 45-point first quarter from the Celtics, the game was over before it started. The Green Team shot an incredible 59.1 percent from the […]

The Boston Celtics have plenty to be thankful for with their league-best 14-4 record, but they might be even more grateful around Christmas time. On Wednesday night, NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Celtics center Robert Williams III expects to return to play by Christmas. The Boston big had an important knee surgery in September […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is still in its infancy, but Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has emerged as an MVP frontrunner. Right behind him in the race for the coveted award is Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who has helped propel his team to a league-best 13-4 record. Tatum and Doncic square off Wednesday night […]

The injury bug has rarely been kind to the Boston Celtics, and it has reared its ugly head again. Before Boston’s third matchup of the season against the Chicago Bulls, point guard Marcus Smart revealed more information about his injured right ankle, via Adam Himmelsbach. This ankle inflammation has bothered Smart for a while, as […]

When the Boston Celtics signed Sam Hauser to a new contract this summer, it was hard to know what to expect from the sharp-shooting forward. Prior to this season, he played only 26 games in the NBA, averaging 6.1 minutes per game and 2.5 points in that limited time. Yet, through 14 games, Hauser has […]

The Boston Celtics are off to a red-hot start this regular season, as their impressive offense has them sitting atop the Eastern Conference at 11-3. While the C’s made defense the focal point of their play last year, offensive prowess has been the name of the game during the 2022-23 season. Boston’s offensive dominance is […]

Blake Griffin never entered the game for the Boston Celtics on Monday night, yet was still critical in the team’s comeback win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His help didn’t come in the form of playing time, but rather a piece of advice he gave to Celtics point guard Marcus Smart. When Jayson Tatum was […]

Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett knows what it takes to play at an elite level, as he took home MVP in 2004 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020. So when he claims that Jayson Tatum is looking like the MVP this season, the league should take notice. On Saturday, the 2008 […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t pay Grant Williams this summer, and it could come back to haunt them. After a 2021-22 campaign that saw the former first-round pick excel in an important 3-and-D role, Williams was hoping to lock up a new contract extension with the C’s. Unfortunately, the deal never came to fruition and he […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum had a lot of time in the offseason to think about his struggles in the NBA Finals and the image of Golden State celebrating their fourth championship in eight years on his home court. He said prior to the new season that the Finals disappointment fueled him to get better […]

A familiar face surprised Marcus Smart at his charity event on Thursday night, and it’s sure to make every fan of the Boston Celtics smile. Two-time All-Star and Celtics hero Isaiah Thomas returned to Boston for Smart’s annual bowling bash. Although several celebrities attend the event and help raise money for the reigning DPOY’s YounGameChanger […]

After a chaotic offseason filled with drama and suspensions, it seemed as if controversy would cloud the Boston Celtics’ entire 2022-23 season. On the court, though, the Celtics have ignored the turmoil, holding an impressive 8-3 record. So far, the Celtics have avoided the dreaded NBA Finals hangover. While their defense could use some work, […]

Danilo Gallinari’s untimely injury robbed the Boston Celtics of added bench depth, but the NBA handed them some cash Monday for their troubles. According to NBA Insider Shams Charania, the Celtics will receive a $3.23 million Disabled Player Exception (DPE) for the injured NBA veteran. Gallinari inked a new contract with the C’s prior to […]

Ime Udoka is reportedly expected to replace Steve Nash as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, despite the Boston Celtics suspending Udoka for the season for an improper relationship with a team employee. Celtics guard Marcus Smart is particularly confused by this turn of events, and it’s clear that he’s unhappy with how things were […]

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams wasn’t able to score a new extension with Boston this offseason, yet he still sees opportunity in his misfortune. During an interview with NBA Insider Shams Charania, Williams discussed how he felt about missing out on a payday: Celtics forward and NBPA VP Grant Williams sits down with @Stadium: “(No […]

This past offseason the Boston Celtics chose not to pay Grant Williams, and other teams are reportedly on the hunt for the forward. The 22nd draft pick of the 2019 class had the opportunity to ink a new contract last month, yet his agent and the Celtics failed to come together on a rookie extension […]

The Boston Celtics were on the hunt for a rental big man during the offseason, and they eventually brought in six-time All-Star Blake Griffin. Another once perennial All-Star, Dwight Howard, believes he should’ve been the man for the job. Following the untimely injury of Robert Williams III, the Celtics needed another center who could fill […]

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon might seem unassuming, but he’s definitely not somebody to be messed with on the court. During a 112-94 victory over the Washington Wizards, the new Celtic showed who he is and posted a season-best 23 points in only 23 minutes. Following the win, former Boston guard Eddie House sounded off […]

The Boston Celtics’ perfect record was finally blemished Monday night versus the Chicago Bulls. After a red-hot first quarter from the C’s that saw them up 19 at one point, the Bulls ran wild and beat Boston 120-102. The Green Team now sits at 3-1, which should be thought of as a success considering their […]

The Boston Celtics are off to a hot start in the 2022-23 NBA season, as they sit atop the Eastern Conference with a perfect record. Led by the potent duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics seem to have forgotten the chaotic offseason after looking in sync during the first week of regular […]

The absence of center Robert Williams III looms large for the Boston Celtics, but at least it won’t be as long as recently reported. On the Boston sports radio show Toucher and Rich, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens set the record straight about the timeline for Williams’ return. After a troubling report from […]

The Boston Celtics may have defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in Tuesday night’s season opener, but Philly won the battle over big man Montrezl Harrell in free agency. The two Eastern Conference foes were fighting for Harrell during free agency, yet the former Sixth Man of the Year eventually decided to join the Sixers. In an […]

The 2022-23 NBA Opening Night showdown between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers had hot shooting, scuffles, and controversial calls. But when it came down to it, the game was about star power, and the Celtics had more stardom in their 126-117 home win over the Sixers. It was a tight contest for the most […]

Several players from the 2019 NBA Draft are cashing in on big contract extensions ahead of the 2022-23 season, yet Celtics forward Grant Williams isn’t one of them. The 22nd draft pick in the 2019 class missed out on a new contract, however, his dedication to Boston has remained the same. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski announced […]

After a tumultuous offseason, the 2022-23 NBA season is finally here, and the Boston Celtics are opening up league play against the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston will take on their rival at home in what’s sure to be an exciting start to the regular season. Despite summer drama and the suspension of head coach Ime Udoka, […]