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The Boston Celtics went all out on returning their star players this summer, which didn’t leave much money for big splashes in free agency. Yet, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens worked his magic on a tight budget and landed former Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV on a one-year, Exhibit 10 contract, per […]

Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have formed one of the best duos in basketball, and an NBA championship in 2024 only further cemented that. Despite their shared success, a media narrative intent on comparing and dividing them still exists. Movie star and former New England resident Adam Sandler doesn’t subscribe to that […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has had a busy summer. In June he won NBA Finals MVP, in July he traveled around the world, and on Thursday he dropped a song with friend and Harlem rapper FERG. I’m having a great summer not gone lie — Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) August 22, 2024 The record, titled […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has put in work on the court this offseason in preparation for his team’s title defense. Brown has also put in work in the studio with FERG, a Harlem rapper best known for songs like “Work” and “Plain Jane.” On Thursday morning, a potential release date of a collaboration between […]

The Boston Celtics got a glimpse of what their potential path to the playoffs looks like on Thursday afternoon, as the NBA released the full schedules for the 2024-25 season. After winning it all during the 2023-24 campaign, the Green Team is on a mission to become the first squad to secure back-to-back titles since […]

The 2024-25 NBA schedules are out, and the Boston Celtics’ quest to become repeat champions officially begins on Tuesday, October 22. Since the C’s are fresh off a title and remain the team to beat, plenty of their opponents will have them circled on their calendars. That should make most games featuring the defending champs […]

Winning comes at a price, and the Boston Celtics learned that this offseason. However, if spending millions and eating luxury tax brings the C’s one step closer to back-to-back titles, they’re more than happy to open their wallets. After winning the 2023-24 NBA championship in dominant fashion, Boston got back to work this summer. The […]

Team USA’s talented roster might be the most accomplished group of basketball players ever assembled. And while Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday isn’t considered the best member of that star-studded squad, he achieved something during the 2024 Summer Olympics that none of his teammates have. After beating France 98-87 on Saturday, Holiday earned his second […]

The Boston Celtics will have plenty of representation in the gold medal match of the 2024 Summer Olympics, but it won’t just be from Team USA. France features forward Guerschon Yabusele, who was selected by the C’s in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft. Although Yabusele never made much of a name for himself […]

The Boston Celtics have nearly returned the entire team that won them a championship during the 2023-24 season. However, it’s looking like they could fall one player short of truly running it back, as free agent forward Oshae Brissett hinted at leaving Boston this summer. Brissett had a chance to reunite with the C’s earlier […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is finally a champion, but in the eyes of future Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, his winning ways aren’t enough to crown him as the next face of the league. The 10-time All-Star argued that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is the frontrunner for that title, via the 7PM in […]

Fresh off an NBA title, three players on the Boston Celtics joined another group with winning aspirations: Team USA. However, reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown didn’t make the stacked squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics, even after Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard left. Instead, Celtics guard Derrick White got the call, reuniting with teammates Jayson […]

The NBA is a business, so many players approach their time in the league like a job. The NBA is also an entertainment business, meaning the Association is far from a regular nine-to-five company. Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain is determined to find a balance between the work and play aspects of the league, and […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum play for two fierce rivals who arguably boast the most prolific feud in NBA history. However, there’s a lot the Sixers youngster could learn from his soon-to-be enemy. In fact, McCain and Tatum shared a similar path to the league. At 19 years old, […]

Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy knows a thing or two about winning. During his illustrious basketball career, he earned an NCAA title and six NBA championships and cemented himself as an all-time winner. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, he helped establish the first dynasty in Celtics history alongside esteemed center Bill Russell and […]

The Boston Celtics wrapped up their 2024 Summer League slate on Friday afternoon, finishing 2-2 in Las Vegas after falling 101-90 to the Dallas Mavericks. Previously, they lost to the Miami Heat, dominated the Los Angeles Lakers, and beat the Charlotte Hornets. Although this summer showcase included just four games for the C’s, they learned […]

The NBA offseason is a time for trades, splashy free agent signings, and heightened player movement. Yet, the Boston Celtics’ offseason has had almost none of that. Instead, the front office has prioritized bringing back the talented core that won the Celtics their first title in over 15 years. Boston star Jayson Tatum received a […]

Future Hall of Famer LeBron James has been in the NBA for so long that the game’s current superstars remember being in awe of him over a decade ago. Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was no exception, as the 26-year-old recalled one specific moment when he was on the hunt for James’ autograph. Tatum, a […]

Seven years ago, there were signs of good things to come for the Boston Celtics during NBA Summer League. Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were playing together and the acclaimed “7/11” duo showed flashes of excellence early in their careers. In 2024, that terrific tandem is now responsible for Boston’s 18th championship and loads […]

Whether or not Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum could score in bunches at the NBA level was never in question. However, when he was forced to become more of a playmaker than a scorer in the 2022 NBA Finals, he came up short. The five-time All-Star learned from those failures and created for others at […]

The NBA offseason is the perfect time for players and coaches to unwind after a lengthy season. The Boston Celtics undoubtedly deserve that time off, as they played all the way into the middle of June in order to capture their 18th title in franchise history. The taste of championship glory hasn’t satiated head coach […]

The idea of “running it back” in the NBA is easier said than done, especially under the new CBA and its various restrictions. However, the Boston Celtics have returned yet another member of their 2024 championship team, as center Xavier Tillman Sr. reportedly agreed to a two-year, minimum-salary deal to stay in Beantown, per Adam […]

The Boston Celtics have prioritized winning championships over everything, and they’ve put their money where their mouth is to start the offseason. On Monday afternoon, guard Derrick White agreed to a four-year, $125.9 million contract extension with the Green Team. Just a few hours later, star Jayson Tatum finalized a five-year, $315 supermax extension with […]

The first reported deal of NBA free agency wasn’t for Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George or four-time champion Klay Thompson, but rather for Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet. The 28-year-old big man has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal to return to Beantown, per ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Kornet bounced around the league […]

The 2007-08 NBA season is one of the most famous campaigns in the rich history of the Boston Celtics. It saw the Green Team hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy just one year after finishing last in the Eastern Conference. That huge leap in the standings was courtesy of Boston’s new “Big 3,” comprised of […]

It’s no secret that a youth movement is slowly taking over the NBA. However, the Boston Celtics opted for older, more experienced picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. In the first round, the Green Team selected sharp-shooter Baylor Scheierman out of Creighton with the 30th overall pick. He turns 24 in September and is already […]

The Boston Celtics utilized the 3-pointer more than any other team last season, so it’s no surprise that they selected another shooter in the 2024 NBA Draft. With the 30th overall pick, the Celtics drafted 23-year-old Baylor Scheierman out of Creighton University. The 6-foot-7 shooter played five years of college ball, giving him more experience […]

Prior to the 2023-24 season, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had checked off most of the boxes necessary to earn superstar status. However, he still wasn’t an NBA champion, and that might’ve been held against him in the 2024 MVP race. The five-time All-Star led the C’s in scoring while averaging 26.9 points per game […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is still months away, but the Boston Celtics may have to begin their quest for back-to-back championships without center Kristaps Porzingis. The Latvian big man sustained a number of injuries during the Green Team’s run to the title, as he missed the entirety of the Eastern Conference Semifinals and Conference Finals […]

The Boston Celtics experienced a lot of turnover on their way to banner No. 18. Franchise cornerstones were traded, coaching changes were made, and rosters were overhauled all in the name of another championship. Despite the many shifts, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens was there for nearly all of it. He became the […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reiterated throughout the 2023-24 season that it’s hard to tell how a game will pan out, and that his players should always manage expectations. “You can’t have any expectations as to how you think this game is going to go,” Mazzulla told his guys prior to a comeback victory […]

The Boston Celtics sit at the bottom of the first round in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, they stand atop the basketball world after winning their 18th title in franchise history last Monday, beating the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the NBA Finals. With the parade over and the rest of the championship festivities […]

The duck boats are parked and the parade cleanup is over, so it’s officially time for the Boston Celtics’ offseason to begin. And forward Oshae Brissett kicked things off by reportedly declining his player option on Sunday afternoon, per Keith Smith of Spotrac. Brissett signed with the C’s last July and was a part of […]

For a majority of the NBA, the offseason entails landing a new star player or upgrading through the draft. For the Boston Celtics, who are fresh off winning their 18th championship after prevailing over the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the 2024 NBA Finals, this summer is more about maintenance than splashy moves. Since […]

The Boston Celtics are world champions once more, and their 2024 title will have a lasting impact on the legacies of all those involved. After beating the Dallas Mavericks the 2024 NBA Finals over five games, stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis all earned their first ring. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, at […]

The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy has been all around the world, but it’s finally back in Beantown after the Boston Celtics captured their first title in over 16 years. One of Larry’s first stops was in the historic North End neighborhood in Boston. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was spotted carrying around the trophy in […]

BOSTON — Consistency is key. That’s not a new saying by any means, but it’s one the 2023-24 Boston Celtics lived by throughout the season. And as a result, they’re champions. The Celtics were accustomed to the spotlight, as they were on the precipice of greatness for several years. They have made the Eastern Conference […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have every right to want the spotlight and the glory for themselves. Yet, they decided to share it, and that encapsulates why the C’s are champions. On Monday night, the Celtics prevailed 106-88 over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. This […]

The 2022-23 season ended in heartbreak for the Boston Celtics. On their home court, Boston’s quest for a championship ended in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, where the Miami Heat won in seven games. Just one year later, the Celtics have hoisted the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy on the parquet, capturing their first title in […]