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The 2022-23 NBA season starts in just four days for the Boston Celtics. Their October 18th matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers is the first game of the entire NBA regular season, so the world will be watching. But Boston’s opener would draw a lot of attention regardless of its time slot. Coming off a successful […]

The Boston Celtics are less than a week away from their 2022-23 season opener, yet they still have some business to attend to. Players from the 2019 NBA Draft can sign rookie scale extensions up until Oct. 17, and Celtics forward Grant Williams is a prime candidate for a new deal. Coming off a successful […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is no stranger to physicality, but even he thought Draymond Green took it too far when he struck Jordan Poole during a Golden State Warriors morning practice. The long-time Celtic was asked about the Golden State brawl and remarked that it wasn’t out of the ordinary. Tempers flare in the […]

The Boston Celtics’ 2022-23 NBA preseason campaign is almost over, and it has been a highly successful preview of the regular season so far. The Celtics stand at 2-1 and have one last preseason game against the Toronto Raptors. While Boston’s only loss was to the Raptors in overtime, the team largely dominated the game […]

Draymond Green has never been one to shy away from controversy or trash talk, but he also has no problem praising other players. In the latest episode of his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” the four-time NBA champ gave the highest compliment to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. Despite warring with him and the Celtics […]

After the Boston Celtics’ crazy offseason, the acquisition of Malcolm Brogdon went somewhat under the radar. But according to the recent NBA GM Survey, the league took notice. The annual survey results featured the Celtics multiple times, and the NBA’s general managers named the move for the former Indiana Pacer as the most underrated player […]

Jayson Tatum’s improvement over the years is undeniable, and the NBA higher-ups agree. In the annual NBA App GM Survey, general managers from around the league rank their favorite teams, name the best players at each position, and respond to a wide array of questions. Interestingly enough, the Boston Celtics popped up throughout the survey […]

Blake Griffin is officially a member of the Boston Celtics, and he had a lot to say about the team during his introductory press conference. Outside of the standard praise for the organization and the promises to work hard for a championship, the former Brooklyn Nets forward mentioned something that surprised him about the Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics finally brought in a veteran forward with an All-Star past ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season, but it’s not the player many expected. Boston just signed 6-time All-Star Blake Griffin to a one-year, fully guaranteed deal. The 33-year-old was formerly a free agent coming off a two-year stint with the Brooklyn Nets. If […]

The fierce NBA rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers will never die out, and LeBron James is here to make sure of it. During NBA Media Day 2022, James was asked if he had a favorite opposing city to play in. Rather than saying Cleveland, Miami, or another city he has direct […]

Celtics training camp is here, and what seemed like a straightforward preface to the regular season has been thrown into chaos. While there will still be the common occurrences of players battling it out for the final roster spots, Boston has bigger concerns at the moment. Of course, the priority is still to make it […]

Following an abysmal week, the Boston Celtics finally got some good news during Monday’s Media Day festivities. Celtics star Jayson Tatum has fully healed from a nagging shoulder injury that bothered him during the NBA Finals. After a tough NBA Finals performance, it was clear that fatigue and other external factors were impacting Tatum’s play. […]

The head coach position for the Boston Celtics has been fraught with controversy after the recent suspension of Ime Udoka. However, the interim coach filling in, 34-year-old Joe Mazzulla, has also had his fair share of trouble away from the court. In 2009, Mazzulla was arrested for domestic violence while playing at West Virginia. Unfortunately, […]

While Ime Udoka’s year-long suspension has dominated Boston Celtics headlines recently, another significant rumor circulated this offseason. For months, there was a fierce debate over whether or not to trade Jaylen Brown in a package that would land superstar Kevin Durant. Ultimately, nothing came of the trade talk. Durant rejoined the Brooklyn Nets and Brown […]

It has been a roller-coaster week for the Boston Celtics, and that ride doesn’t seem to be trending upwards anytime soon. Celtics head coach Ime Udoka receiving a season-long suspension for violating organizational policies and engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a female staff member. While the details of what happened between Udoka and this staffer […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is approaching fast, but new injury woes have popped up for the Boston Celtics. Earlier in the summer, Danilo Gallinari went down with a devastating ACL injury and yesterday it was announced that Robert Williams III is scheduled to have another knee procedure. With this concerning news coming to light, Boston […]

The Boston Celtics were nearly ready to begin the 2022-23 NBA season with a healthy starting lineup, but a recent procedure for Robert Williams III may put those hopes in jeopardy. According to NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics center will have a procedure — likened to a “cleanup” — on his left knee on […]

The Boston Celtics have most of their players under contract for the next few years, however, they still have an important decision to make regarding Grant Williams. Outside of Al Horford, Williams is the only key member of the Celtics who will become a free agent in 2023. According to Sean Deveny of Heavy.com, there’s […]

After the recent passing of NBA legend Bill Russell, the Boston Celtics unveiled how they plan to honor him on the court during the upcoming 2022-23 NBA season. For future home games, Russell’s No. 6 will grace the parquet. The Celtics revealed its new location and look on Twitter: Be on the lookout for a […]

Celtics training camp is right around the corner, and Boston has some thinking to do about which players are going to make up its starting rotation. After a successful offseason that saw the addition of former Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon, the Celtics starting lineup seems due for a change. Last year, Jaylen Brown, […]

The new NBA 2K is almost out, so that means players are back to taking issue with their ratings. Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is no exception. After seeing that he was given an 87 overall rating for NBA 2K23, Brown took to Twitter to voice his displeasure: @NBA2K stop playing with me — Jaylen […]

The Boston Celtics are returning stronger than ever for the 2022-23 NBA season. Outside of some early injury woes, the front office added enough depth to the lineup to make up for Boston’s shortcomings last year. With only two games separating the Celtics from an elusive 18th championship, they simply ran out of steam against […]

With an injured Danilo Gallinari sadly out for the year, there have been rumors of the Boston Celtics looking for a temporary replacement. According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe, the man for the job could be future Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony. The Celtics are interested in signing Carmelo Anthony, and there's reported […]

An updated injury status revealed that new Boston Celtics signee Danilo Gallinari suffered an ACL tear in his left knee. The Celtics should be scouring the market for replacements, and future Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony might just fit the bill for that spot. According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Bally Sports, the Celtics’ free […]

In an unfortunate turn of events, Danilo Gallinari’s injury status has changed for the worst. The new Boston Celtics signee has now been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee that will sideline him from anywhere between six to 12 months. The Celtics and Gallinari worked together this week on a complete, thorough […]

After signing with the Boston Celtics this offseason, Danilo Gallinari was ready and excited for his debut. Unfortunately, his start with the C’s will have to wait. During the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, Gallinari suffered a scary non-contact injury while playing for Italy. Although he avoided a disastrous blow to his ACL, the video of […]

After Jayson Tatum recently hinted that his wrist injury was more serious than originally thought, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens updated the injury timeline further. In an interview on the Boston sports radio show Merloni, Fauria, & Mego, Stevens revealed that the Celtics superstar experienced a non-displaced wrist fracture at some point close […]

After lots of drama, rumors and Twitter speculation about his potential trade to the Boston Celtics, the Kevin Durant trade saga has finally come to a close. The 12-time All-Star is right back where he’s been since summer 2019, with the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets will have to repair some awkward relationships and help a […]

During Boston’s deep playoff run last season, Celtics star Jayson Tatum revealed that the injury he played through may have been more serious than many thought. In a one-on-one interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, Tatum explained his injury in greater depth. “I had a non-displaced fracture in my wrist,” he said. “I chipped a […]

The NBA is back in just under two months, and the Boston Celtics will resume their hunt for Banner 18. After coming so close to winning it all last year, the Celtics were bound to have some highly touted games, and the release of the 2022-23 NBA schedule confirmed that in a major way. Our […]

A Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown swap has been rumored throughout the 2022 offseason, yet an anonymous NBA exec believes Brown is more than happy to stay put in Boston. Per Steve Bulpett of Heavy Sports, the source in question made it clear that Brown is “all-in on Boston.” “From everything I’ve been told, Jaylen’s […]

Kevin Durant has been on the lookout for a new team all summer, and the Boston Celtics are reportedly one of the top trade suitors as the offseason drags on. Now, SNY’s Ian Begley reports that “Durant sees Boston as a desired landing spot.” Begley adds that “Durant would also like to play with Boston’s Marcus Smart if he […]

After a disastrous beginning to last season, the Boston Celtics rebounded in a major way. They posted the best record ever (51-31) for a team that was under .500 (20-21) halfway through the season and nearly won it all. While the C’s fell two games short of winning the NBA Finals, the 2022-23 NBA season […]

With recent rumors about Kevin Durant being swapped for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, it appeared as if Boston’s front office was breaking up the band. However, at his basketball camp on July 3oth, Jayson Tatum seemingly put any potential departures to rest. When asked about whether or not he’s reached out to teammates and […]

Kevin Durant is controlling the NBA trade market in the 2022 NBA offseason, and the Boston Celtics are apparently now a major player in the KD sweepstakes, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania. While a deal is not close to being completed, Boston has shown interest in acquiring the future Hall […]

Grant Williams has been a lot of things for the Boston Celtics. He has been their goofy teammate off the bench who keeps it light in the locker room and insists on being called “Batman.” He has been a scrappy fighter diving for loose balls and getting into scuffles with big-name players like Draymond Green. […]

Coming into Boston’s 2022 free agency, there were plenty of rumors of the Celtics landing a big-time signing such as Bradley Beal. Ideally, this would keep their stars happy and help the C’s reach the Finals again, yet this time with enough scoring prowess to win it all. So far though, Boston has not signed […]

Although the wait has been shorter than usual, Celtics basketball is back again on Saturday afternoon when Boston begins its 2022 Las Vegas Summer League campaign. While few rostered players are participating, the Summer Celtics will offer fans a better look at some of their young talent and potential lineup additions who could bolster Boston’s […]

With NBA free agency officially beginning on Thursday, June 30, the Boston Celtics will hit the open market looking for new talent in order to stage a run back to the Finals. The Celtics strung together an impressive season in 2021-22, highlighted by their second-half run which culminated in an NBA Finals appearance. Now, they’ll […]