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Kevin Durant has yet to be traded. Despite a previous trade request and a recent ultimatum, the superstar is still technically a member of the Brooklyn Nets. However, a deal is expected to occur. But the Nets have an unsurprisingly absurd asking price for KD which many teams have been unable to meet. The one […]

According to reports, Kevin Durant has identified the Boston Celtics as one of his potential destinations because of the fact that he wants to play with Marcus Smart. Both the Brooklyn Nets and the Celtics seem open to a potential deal, but at this point, it is clear that they are at an impasse. In […]

The NBA and Players Association announced on Thursday that Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey will be permanently retired in honor of the indelible legacy the 11-time champion and civil rights pioneer left on the league. The late, great Russell becomes the first player in history to have his number retired across the NBA. The NBA […]

The Boston Celtics have emerged as a legitimate trade suitor for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. Ever since Boston was rumored to have offered a package headlined by Jaylen Brown for Durant, the speculation has only intensified. Reports that Durant wants to play with Marcus Smart, which emerged Wednesday, had people wondering. How could the […]

The Brooklyn Nets are once again in crisis. In a meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai, unhappy superstar Kevin Durant issued an ultimatum. It’s either trade him or fire head coach Steve Nash and General Manager Sean Marks. Fans can blame Durant, Tsai, or Nash and Marks for this new Nets drama, but the real […]

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 […]

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets remain at a standstill with their trade talks and now appear to be facing an even greater impasse. While the former league MVP was certainly being shopped around the association, previous reports have hinted that it might have been more for show – with exorbitant asking prices meant to […]

There are reportedly three teams still left in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes: The Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and Toronto Raptors. The C’s even offered Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and picks to the Brooklyn Nets a couple of weeks ago, but they also wanted Marcus Smart. Shortly after that report came out, Brown hopped on social […]

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo recently signed a two-year extension to stay in South Beach as he looks to help the team make an NBA Finals run next season. Perhaps he’s also looking for a championship-like boost from Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum? Oladipo recently posted a hilarious TikTok eating a bag of Ruffles chips […]

There’s no denying that the Boston Celtics proved to be ultimately disappointing during their NBA Finals series against the Golden State Warriors. They were so close to bringing home the title for the first time in so many years, only to concede to Stephen Curry and the Dubs. Former Celtics All-Star Antoine Walker recently spoke […]

To say that Ben Simmons’ tenure with the Brooklyn Nets has been surrounded by controversy would be an understatement. This is besides the fact that the former Rookie of the Year hasn’t even played a single minute for his new team. One of the most contentious moments of Simmons’ time with the Nets transpired during […]

Leading up to Monday, there was a belief that Kevin Durant could ultimately stay with the Brooklyn Nets due to the lack of traction on the trade market. But, that whole storyline changed after he met with owner Joe Tsai over the weekend and said he needs to either choose him or Steve Nash and […]

Not only have the Golden State Warriors dominated the NBA over the past 8 seasons, they have also provided a number of teaching opportunities. Their greatness forces opponents to look in the mirror and reevaluate their game. And that is exactly what happened with Jayson Tatum following the Boston Celtics’ NBA Finals loss. “(I learned) […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are coming off an impressive NBA Finals run and although they fell short of their ultimate goal of winning a Larry O’Brien, the future certainly looks bright. But, that didn’t stop the organization from exploring the possibility of trading for Kevin Durant, even offering star guard Jaylen Brown as […]

The Boston Celtics had a tremendous 2021-22 campaign, even though they ended up coming up short in the 2022 NBA Finals. At the face of their historic turnaround was Jayson Tatum, who helped Boston go as far as they did in the 2022 NBA postseason. The Celtics loss to the Golden State Warriors in the […]

Paul Pierce is considered one of the all-time greats in Boston Celtics history. He was drafted 10th overall by the Celtics in the 1998 NBA Draft and did not disappoint. He has put his name alongside Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, Kevin McHale, John Havlicek, K.C. Jones, Robert Parish, the list could go on […]

It was in 1961 when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then a 14-year-old high school freshman, met the late, great Bill Russell. It wasn’t exactly the most endearing encounter between two of the greatest big men in the history of the game, but it still turned out to be one of the most important moments in Abdul-Jabbar’s career. […]

The Boston Celtics just fell short of winning an NBA title after losing to the Golden State Warriors in the Finals. Clearly, their roster is in good shape, but there have been trade rumors recently surrounding Jaylen Brown and Derrick White reportedly being offered to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant. It’s truly hard to […]

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 […]

Deuce Tatum immediately became the darling of NBA Twitter during his dad Jayson’s playoff run. The son of the Boston Celtics star stole the show during post-game interviews and the hearts of NBA fans everywhere. However, this early into Deuce’s life, the elder Tatum is already making sure his son knows the harsh realities of […]

There’s going to be a lot of pressure for Jayson Tatum entering the new season. After a truly remarkable 2021-22 campaign, the Boston Celtics superstar pretty much evaporated during their NBA Finals series loss against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Tatum will be playing with a chip on his shoulder next season, no […]

It’s been rather quiet on the Kevin Durant trade front lately, with the Brooklyn Nets seemingly struggling to find any team that will offer them the desired package for their superstar. At this point, it definitely feels like KD might stay with the team into training camp and potentially beyond. The latest rumblings from a […]

The basketball world lost a real good one on Sunday after it was announced that Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell had peacefully passed away at the age of 88. The Hall of Fame big man was not exactly in stellar health, but it was a shock nonetheless to hear of his passing. Tributes have come […]

It was earlier reported on Monday that the Boston Celtics had agreed to a deal with former first-round pick Bruno Caboclo as the team looks to shore up their frontcourt. Apparently, the Celtics weren’t done. ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski has now reported that apart from Caboclo, the Celtics have decided to bring on former […]

Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell is widely considered one of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball. However, what may not be common knowledge for some is the fact that he was also one of the most savage trash talkers this game has ever seen. So much so, that even the great Michael […]

FOXBOROUGH — Bill Russell’s impact reached further than the basketball world. The Boston Celtics legend, who passed away at 88, was an inspiration to athletes and activists around the world, including New England Patriots veterans Devin McCourty and Matthew Slater. Following Monday’s Patriots training camp practice, the two veterans shared how the Boston sports icon […]

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 […]

The Boston Celtics are taking the challenge of developing former first-round NBA Draft pick Bruno Caboclo into the player Fran Fraschilla of ESPN thought he would become. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Celtics and Caboclo have agreed to a training camp deal, which doesn’t guarantee the player a sure spot on the […]

Bill Russell had more than a few memorable moments during his 88 years of existence. In fact, I would definitely struggle in trying to create a Top 10 or Top 20 list of the Boston Celtics legend’s most iconic moments on and off the court. One particular occasion, however, has to be on that list. […]

Bill Russell, a former Boston Celtics player who led a squad to 11 NBA titles and was the league’s first black coach, passed away on Sunday at the age of 88. He was one of the greatest champions and models in the history of sports. According to a statement issued on his official Twitter account, […]

The tributes continue to pour in for Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who sadly passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday. United States president Joe Biden released a statement to honor the icon and celebrate the incredible life he had on and off the basketball court. President Biden highlighted Russell’s journey to becoming […]

The basketball world was met with some tragic news on Sunday after it was announced that Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell had passed away. The Hall of Fame big man was 88 and he reportedly “passed away peacefully.” Tributes have been pouring in for the fallen icon, and one of the personalities that have sent […]

Bill Russell changed a lot of lives and inspired countless athletes during his time as an NBA player and ambassador of the game. Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is one of those players greatly impacted by the NBA icon. And so when news of Russell’s saddening passing was revealed on Sunday, Wade couldn’t help but […]

The Golden State Warriors paid tribute to the late, great Bill Russell on Sunday, calling the graduate of Oakland’s McClymonds High School and University of San Francisco a “true giant in the game of basketball, and more importantly, in the game of life.” Bill Russell, who spent many of his formative years in the Bay […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics have one of the most intense rivalries in all of sports. There are very few things that can unite the loyal supporters of these storied franchises. One of them is the passing of the late, great Bill Russell. Lakers team owner Jeanie Buss has taken to Twitter […]

GOAT recognize GOAT. Six-time NBA champion and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan paid tribute to the late Bill Russell on Sunday, calling the Boston Celtics and civil rights icon a “pioneer” and “legend” who “paved the way and set an example for every Black player who came into the league after him, including me.” A […]

There will never be another Bill Russell. The Boston Celtics acknowledged that reality in an emotional remembrance of the 11-time NBA champion and revered civil right activist, calling the late Russell the “greatest champion” in basketball while inviting mourners to “celebrate his enormous legacy.” Bill was a champion unlike any other in the history of […]

Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind one of the best legacies from any athlete in history. Former President Barack Obama was one of the many voices to pay their respects to Russell, the legendary Boston Celtics center. In a three-tweet thread, Obama said that losing Russell means losing “a giant” […]

The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of trade negotiations involving Kevin Durant. The superstar has not yet retracted his trade request and the Celtics are a “serious threat” to land him in a trade. Boston’s most realistic trade package for Durant would include Jaylen Brown and perhaps Marcus Smart in order […]