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When NBA fans reminisce about six-time All-Star Blake Griffin in the future, they probably won’t think about when he was on the Boston Celtics. However, the now-retired forward revealed that he considered returning to the C’s for one last ride during the 2023-24 season. On Tuesday, Griffin announced that after spending more than a decade […]

The United States had a disappointing performance in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, so it looks like they’re coming back with a vengeance in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Future Hall of Famers like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry are reportedly joining Team USA, but there’s still a roster spot open, per ESPN insider […]

It’s easy to assume that NBA players and higher-ups block out all the incessant, online chatter. However, Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck revealed that even he surveys the Internet to find out what people are saying about his executive decisions. During the NBC Sports Boston broadcast of the Celtics’ 132-122 victory over the Washington Wizards […]

The 2023-24 Boston Celtics experienced a huge shakeup before the regular season started, with new faces coming in and franchise cornerstones getting shipped out. Yet, despite all the turnover, the Celtics developed a strong identity over the course of 82 games. On Sunday afternoon, Boston closed out the regular season the same way it started […]

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday believes in his teammates, so much so that he hopes to spend the rest of his career in Beantown. The two-time All-Star agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension with the C’s on Wednesday night, which could potentially keep him in green until he decides to retire. 🚨 BREAKING: […]

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is from Los Angeles, but he’s making himself at home in Beantown thanks to a four-year, $135 million contract extension. 🚨 BREAKING: Jrue Holiday has agreed on a 4-year, $135 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics, per @wojespn. Holiday is declining his $37.3 million player option for 2024-2025 to […]

The Boston Celtics have made plenty of history during the regular season. However, they made it for the wrong reasons on Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. During a 104-91 loss in Wisconsin, the Celtics attempted zero free throws. They are the first team in NBA history to have zero free throws made on zero […]

The Boston Celtics have had a roster vacancy for most of the 2023-24 season, but it’s finally been filled ahead of the playoffs. Center Neemias Queta earned the 15th and final spot with the C’s, as the team announced that they signed him to a contract on Monday. Queta was previously on a two-way deal, […]

The Boston Celtics have been the best team in the league week in and week out. In fact, they just became the first team ever to have four different guys earn NBA Player of the Week honors in the same season. After Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis was named the Player of the Week on Monday, […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been doubted throughout his career, but he’s never let that stand in his way. In fact, it’s only given him more motivation to get better and better. A great example of how far he’s come was on display during Boston’s 124-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Although the […]

The final push before the playoffs is here, but it’s not very dramatic for the Boston Celtics. In fact, they’ve already clinched the NBA’s best record with six games left on the schedule and established themselves as the team to beat. Since the Celtics are the betting favorite to bring home a championship, every other […]

The Boston Celtics have dominated throughout the 2023-24 regular season, and the numbers prove it. After destroying the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-100 on Wednesday night, the C’s earned their 16th win by 25 points or more. That was enough for the most 25-point wins in a single season in NBA history, according to NBC Sports […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum befriended forward Grant Williams when they became teammates in 2019. However, their friendly words get replaced with trash talk whenever they square off against one another. On Monday night, Tatum and company took on the Charlotte Hornets, Williams’ newest team. The ex-Celtic went to the Dallas Mavericks this past offseason, […]

March is arguably the best basketball month of the year, as the final push before the NBA Playoffs overlaps with March Madness. And although a large share of professional players don’t come from the NCAA anymore, there are plenty of eyes on college ball this season. Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has even watched a […]

The Boston Celtics suffered two brutal defeats to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday and Thursday, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t learn anything. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was experimenting in those losses and trying out new things ahead of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. On Monday, the C’s blew a massive 30-point lead and ended […]

The Boston Celtics have been the team to beat throughout the regular season. But like any team, they’re not perfect. In fact, they Celtics have looked especially vulnerable in recent days. The Atlanta Hawks erased a 30-point deficit to defeat the C’s 120-118 on Monday and then handed Boston another close loss on Thursday, this […]

Gambling has always been a part of sports, but the two worlds seem to be colliding more than usual. Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has noticed it, too. On Wednesday afternoon, the five-time All-Star revealed that he’s witnessed plenty of fans at games (and online) become more involved in sports gambling, per Jared Weiss of […]

The Boston Celtics are on a historic tear, and star Jayson Tatum wants NBA MVP voters to recognize that. Or, at the very least, he wishes the criteria for the award was more clear. At 57-14 overall, the Celtics have clinched the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference and already tied their win total […]

The Boston Celtics need to start thinking about the Play-In Tournament, but not because they’ll be in it. Rather, Boston’s first-round opponent in the playoffs will come from the relatively new seeding structure. Since the C’s are in first place in the Eastern Conference and can’t fall to anything worse than the No. 2 seed, […]

The Boston Celtics have enjoyed the luxury of first place. They’ve already clinched a spot in the playoffs and have been able to rest multiple starters in their last few games. However, Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has needed a break more than others, as he actually sustained an injury last Sunday. During Boston’s 130-104 blowout […]

The Boston Celtics have held the best record in the NBA for most of the 2023-24 season, and after rattling off six consecutive double-digit wins, they were looking for a challenge on Wednesday night. They got one versus the Milwaukee Bucks, but it didn’t go exactly as planned. Instead of the Bucks being at full […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is all about his players. He’ll coach hard in garbage time for the sake of his bench guys and take the floor himself to defend opponents after the whistle. Unfortunately, not everyone in the NBA seems to be a fan of his approach. On Wednesday, Mazzulla revealed that he’s […]

The Boston Celtics have already clinched a playoff spot and are preparing for the 2024 postseason, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the 2024 NBA Draft. And with March Madness nearly here, now is the perfect time for the C’s to pay extra close attention to the upcoming draft class. At the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has high expectations, and it’s no secret. From NBA pundits saying he needs a ring to be a true MVP to Celtics fans hoping he’ll be the next face of the league, a lot is asked of him. Future Hall of Famer and rival Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James […]

The three-point shot revolutionized the NBA, and it’s been the Boston Celtics’ favorite weapon throughout the 2023-24 season. In fact, the C’s became the first team in league history to make 20 or more 3-pointers in four consecutive games following their 119-94 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, per Forbes NBA reporter Shane […]

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser was on the verge of NBA history on Sunday night. With 7:53 remaining in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards, he had a career-high 30 points via 10 triples. Unfortunately, his 3-point count would end there, as Hauser twisted his ankle near the Washington bench and never returned. The […]

The 2023-24 Boston Celtics have been historically great. The 2023-24 Washington Wizards have been historically bad. When these two squads met on St. Patrick’s Day, something crazy was bound to happen. Although they were down three starters on Sunday night, the C’s prevailed 130-104 in record-breaking fashion. Boston sharpshooter Sam Hauser hit a career-high 10 […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla expects a lot from his players, but he wouldn’t ask them to do anything he wouldn’t do himself. On Thursday night, during a primetime matchup between the Celtics and Phoenix Suns, forward Royce O’Neale went to shoot after a timeout late in the fourth quarter. Mazzulla didn’t let him […]

With the sun setting on the careers of several NBA greats, there’s been a lot of chatter about who the next face of the league will be. Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum believes he’ll be up next if he can win Banner No. 18 for Beantown, and he isn’t alone in that opinion. Phoenix Suns […]

With multiple players resting or injured heading into the second leg of a back-to-back, the Boston Celtics needed some extra help on Tuesday night versus the Utah Jazz. Guard Derrick White stepped up to the plate and delivered during Boston’s 123-107 win—and he even called his shot beforehand. Prior to Boston’s 51st win of the […]

The Boston Celtics visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night and had a lengthy injury report heading into the game. Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were both initially listed as questionable, as the former was listed with right ankle impingement while the latter has a rare sacroiliac strain. Both played on Saturday night […]

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet was all smiles after a Saturday night matchup with the Phoenix Suns, but it wasn’t just because his C’s prevailed, 117-107. Following the win, the 7-foot-1 big man talked to NBC Sports Boston sideline reporter Abby Chin, yet before he could answer anything, guard Derrick White swooped in to give […]

The Boston Celtics have been the team to beat all season. But that didn’t daunt the Denver Nuggets. On Thursday night, the C’s fell 115-109 to the reigning champions. This disappointing defeat is Boston’s second time coming up short against Denver this season, as the Green Team narrowly lost 102-100 in late January. In both […]

The NBA is always trying to share the game of basketball with a global audience, and the league is hoping to accomplish just that this fall with the help of the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets. These two contenders will square off in October for two preseason matchups in the United Arab Emirates as part […]

The Boston Celtics were on a roll, posting an 11-game winning streak and beating six teams in a row by 14 points or more. However, the talented C’s ran into a roadblock on Tuesday night, falling to the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers, 105-104. This narrow loss was Boston’s first defeat in over a month, but it […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has never really been known as a shooter throughout his basketball career. In college, he shot just 29.4% from deep and although he’s gotten close, he’s never shot better than 40% from 3-point land in the NBA. However, by no means should a team leave him wide open from beyond […]

The Boston Celtics remember the Golden State Warriors raising the Larry O’Brien Trophy on the TD Garden parquet. That’s just one reason why the C’s absolutely dominated on Sunday afternoon, destroying the Dubs 140-88. Although this game was heralded as a marquee matchup, it got out of hand fast. The Celtics took a 22-point lead […]

The Boston Celtics have played like a top-notch orchestra this season, working harmoniously to secure the NBA’s best record at 46-12. And if the Celtics’ stars are the musicians staying in tune, head coach Joe Mazzulla is the conductor keeping everything together. Mazzulla has taken that role to heart, too, as he’s reportedly played classical […]

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has had a seasoned basketball career, as he has an NBA championship, two All-Star nods, and an Olympic gold medal to his name. This summer, the 33-year-old could add to his Hall of Fame resume with a little trip to Paris. The 2024 Summer Olympics will be hosted in the […]