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Winning back-to-back titles used to be commonplace in the NBA, but times have changed. No team has repeated in six years and no franchise has even made consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals in five years. In this era of unpredictability, the Boston Celtics strive for continued dominance, and general managers across the league think […]

Coming into the 2024-25 NFL season, the Denver Broncos weren’t receiving much attention. They play in a division dominated by the Kansas City Chiefs and don’t have high expectations given their unproven quarterback, rookie Bo Nix. However, the Broncos have shocked the football world through five weeks. After starting 0-2, they’ve rattled off three consecutive […]

The Boston Celtics dominated the 2023-24 season, yet they never notched a win against the Denver Nuggets. In fact, the Nuggets were the only team the C’s didn’t beat across the entire league. Boston exacted some revenge during preseason, going 2-0 against Denver as part of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games. On Friday, the Celtics […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has shown he can handle the heat of the NBA playoffs, but his resolve was tested by a different kind of warmth this offseason. The three-time All-Star went on “Hot Ones,” a talk show where notable guests answer questions while devouring increasingly spicy wings. Brown wasn’t too bothered by the […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown had an offseason to remember, and it’s only gotten better with his latest achievement. On Wednesday morning, it was announced that the three-time All-Star will grace the cover of Time, an honor no Celtic has received since Larry Bird in 1984. Jaylen Brown earned the incredible honor of making the […]

The Houston Rockets traded for forward AJ Griffin just a few days after the end of the 2023-24 NBA season, but it’s looking like he’ll never play for them. The 21-year-old agreed to a buyout with the Rockets and was then waived so he could pursue a different passion away from basketball. On Saturday, Griffin […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics’ offseason is nearing its end, as they’re already a few days into training camp and preparing for preseason games in Abu Dhabi. However, that doesn’t mean the chaotic player movement that comes with the offseason is over. On Friday night, the New York Knicks shocked the NBA world by trading […]

Heading into training camp fresh off a title has its perks, but not for the reigning champion Boston Celtics. Celtics star Jaylen Brown told reporters that the first two days of training camp, which began on Wednesday, have been demanding. Despite capturing their 18th ring in franchise history just a few months ago, the championship […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics Media Day arrived on Tuesday morning, and it felt like the first day of school. The excitement for the new season was palpable in the Auerbach Center, which isn’t surprising given how the 2023-24 campaign went. The reigning champions sounded eager to defend their title and prove that 18 championships aren’t […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics were on top of the basketball world last summer after looking nearly invincible en route to their 18th championship in franchise history. However, that didn’t protect Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown from offseason drama and disrespect. Brown was left off of the Olympic roster ahead of the Summer […]

The Boston Celtics dominated the NBA last year, and all that’s left for them to do is to do it again. Matching the excellence of the 2023-24 campaign will be difficult, but Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla believes his team can compete for another championship if they avoid complacency and focus on advancement. While some […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has never been one to take credit. In fact, the very first thing he did in front of the media after becoming the youngest head coach to win the NBA Finals in over 50 years was praise others. “You can’t lose sight of the people that came before us,” […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum did it all this summer. He won an NBA championship in June, graced the cover of NBA 2K25 in July, and took home a gold medal in August. In May though, there was one accolade he missed out on. During the 2024 Western Conference Semifinals, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić […]

The New York Giants remembered and honored the 100 greatest players in franchise history at halftime of their Week 1 showdown with the Minnesota Vikings, but it was a game to forget for quarterback Daniel Jones. The G-Men’s QB had a disastrous outing on Sunday, resulting in a 28-6 loss and plenty of boos from […]

Winning a championship was at the top of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s to-do list for years, but he was finally able to complete that nagging task last season. However, the five-time All-Star understands that the greatest players in NBA history didn’t lose their hunger for winning after one title. Tatum hasn’t either, which he […]

Coaches are meant to inspire their players, but former Boston Celtics assistant Evan Turner took a different approach in February of 2021. During a regular season matchup between the C’s and the Dallas Mavericks, he told ex-Celtic Jeff Teague that Mavs star Luka Doncic would beat them if the game came down to the wire. […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t a particularly chatty guy. But when he does open his mouth to the media, he’s worth listening to. The 36-year-old coach helped the C’s secure their first NBA championship in over 15 years last season, and he fully embraces the challenges that come with a title defense, via […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is coming off an ideal season. He became a three-time All-Star, an NBA Finals MVP, and most importantly, a champion. Yet, the 27-year-old is far from satisfied. In fact, he’s looking for revenge. On Saturday, Brown promoted his new song with A$AP Ferg, “Just Do It,” on Instagram. He responded […]

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 […]