Boston Celtics Articles - Page 134

Fresh off of a run to the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics aren’t just going to sit back and hope that continuity takes them to the same heights next season. Boston is looking to improve in a very specific way. According to the latest Celtics rumors from Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, Boston is eyeing these […]

Blake Griffin is coming off of his worst statistical season of his career. He averaged just 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds across 17 minutes per game, all career lows. Some of that has to do with the back up role he had with the Brooklyn Nets. But, some of it was simply because he’s not […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has already accepted their defeat in the NBA Finals, though he certainly wants the team to never forget the mistakes they made and learn from it instead. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday during his Young Game Changers basketball clinic, Smart opened up about his regrets about their NBA playoffs run […]

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart has had plenty of doubters throughout his playing career. But after leading the Celtics on a run to the NBA Finals, Smart is had a message for those who questioned his ability to be a leader on the team. Whether it was those doubting him as a “true point […]

While losing one of its top assistants comes with a bit of sting for the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum couldn’t be any happier for Will Hardy. On Tuesday, it was revealed that the Jazz have decided to hire Hardy and are now finalizing a contract that will make him their head coach in the next […]

The Utah Jazz were dealt a surprising blow when former head coach Quin Snyder stepped down after eight seasons at the helm. However, the organization has settled on Snyder’s successor. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that Alternate Governor and CEO Danny Ainge and the Jazz have hired former Boston Celtics assistant Will Hardy to […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green is used to the ‘villain treatment’ from opposing fans. Given his outspoken nature and aggressive playing style, Green has often drawn the ire of his opponents and their fans throughout his career. However, even Green had to be surprised when the entire TD Garden crowd was chanting ‘F*** […]

The New York Knicks’ seemingly dogged pursuit of Dallas Mavericks point guard Jalen Brunson could get a big kick. That’s if the Knicks could pull off a trade involving Alec Burks, who is already getting interest from at least the Boston Celtics, according to NBA insider Ian Begley. The Knicks can get to roughly $25 […]

Otto Porter Jr emerged as a key player for the Golden State Warriors during their NBA Finals run. His defensive versatility and contributions on offense gave Golden State an X-Factor. Porter Jr is set to hit free agency and should have plenty of interest on the open market. The Warriors could attempt to bring him […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics have been a match made in heaven thus far. The Celtics took a chance on Brown, selecting him third overall out of UC-Berkeley in 2016. Since then, Brown’s potential has been realized, earning All-Rookie and All-Star team selections and averaging 20+ points per game each of the last three […]

The Boston Celtics were extremely close to adding another NBA Finals victory to their storied franchise this past season. Despite losing to the Golden State Warriors, the 2021-2022 NBA campaign was an overall success for Boston. They labored through the first portion of the season and rumors began swirling about a potential rebuild. However, Jayson […]

The Boston Celtics came up just short of winning an NBA title last season. Could a move to pair Jayson Tatum with Kevin Durant be considered should he force his way out of the Brooklyn Nets? That’s at least what Celtics cult hero Brian Scalabrine thinks could go down. In a recent appearance on SiriusXM […]

The Boston Celtics do not have much cap space available for next season, which means that they are not expected to make a big splash in free agency this summer. Be that as it may, head coach Ime Udoka is adamant that the team could make use of this window to fortify their squad ahead […]

In Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr made a huge call that would have a significant impact not only on the outcame of that particular game, but in the series as well. With Warriors star Draymond Green struggling all night, coach […]

There’s no denying that the Boston Celtics’ championship-winning side from the 2007-08 season has gone down in history as one of the most memorable teams in franchise history. It also happens to be one of the most controversial Celtics squads ever, considering how much beef the players had with each other. Former Celtics big man […]

Draymond Green’s beef with the Boston Celtics fans was well-documented throughout the NBA Finals. The feud became so intense that at one point, the Boston home crowd started chanting “F–k you Draymond” chants toward the Golden State Warriors star. Dubs head coach Steve Kerr has now spoken out about that incident, and in his mind, […]

Jayson Tatum received a ton of criticism throughout the NBA Finals. He just didn’t look like the superstar that he is as the Golden State Warriors defeated his Boston Celtics in six games to claim the title. Celtics head coach Ime Udoka has now spoken out about what he told Tatum heading into the offseason. […]

The Boston Celtics made the 2022 NBA Finals this season. Despite falling to the Golden State Warriors, they are still a squad that bright hopes for the futur. Both of their franchise players are young, as Jaylen Brown is 25 and Jayson Tatum is 24. The rest of their core is good, if a bit […]

The Boston Celtics were two wins away from winning the franchise’s 18th NBA championship. Unfortunately, they were stifled by a Golden State Warriors team destined to reclaim their throne atop the NBA. The 2022 NBA Finals revealed that this Celtics squad isn’t quite there yet to etch itself into basketball immortality. Turnovers were the most […]

Bradley Beal has reportedly “made up his mind” about his plans for free agency. What exactly those plans are remains to be seen. But it’s a somewhat ominous sign for Washington Wizards fans that it remains a mystery up to this point if he wasn’t so seriously considering jumping ship to another franchise. Bradley Beal […]

With the 53rd pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics selected Alabama point guard JD Davison. Even though this was the only pick for the Celtics this year, they used it to address a crucial need: a lack of point guard depth. While Marcus Smart typically started at point for them throughout the […]

Front offices around the league are going back and forth in trade negotiations right now with the 2022 NBA Draft just hours away. Rumors are the New York Knicks are heavily involved as the organization is attempting to make some big moves in free agency. For that reason, it sounds like they’re attempting to send […]

Fresh off of their heartbreaking NBA Finals defeat to the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics are reportedly looking to be active in Thursday’s 2022 NBA Draft. The Celtics currently have just one pick in the draft (No. 53 in the second round), and it looks like they’re interested in making a splash in the […]

The Boston Celtics fell just two wins short of a championship this season. With the NBA Draft coming up Thursday night, they will have an opportunity to build upon a strong roster that has already reached the NBA Finals. While Boston does not have a first-round pick or an early second-round pick (barring a potential […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is set to kick 0ff on Thursday, at 8 P.M. Eastern. It should be an evening full of drama as teams across the league are involved in numerous trade rumors. The Golden State Warriors have received interest from the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Orlando Magic in the 28th pick […]

News broke on Tuesday that Nicolas Batum is declining his $3.3 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers. Now a free agent, Batum garnered the attention of multiple different teams around the league. According to Yahoo! Sports, the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and Utah Jazz are interested in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics rivalry is one that will go down in NBA history forever. They met in three out of four years in the mid-1980s, with the Lakeshow beating Larry Bird and Co. in 1985 to win the title and it’s clear Kareem Abdul-Jabbar still flourishes in taking down Boston. The Lakers legend […]

Monday’s championship parade was quite eventful for the Golden State Warriors. There were more than a few memorable moments throughout the celebrations. For his part, it is clear that Draymond Green still has a bit of a hangover from the festivities. On Tuesday, the Warriors star took to Twitter to share a photo of himself […]

For Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics was the real turning point of the series. After all, it is the game when Stephen Curry unleashed his whole arsenal to help the Dubs tie things up at 2-2. Speaking on The TK Show with Tim […]

Brad Stevens already has a good idea of what improvements he needs to make on the Boston Celtics roster, and it looks like he is ready to go all-out to further strengthen the team. The Celtics came two wins short from the Larry O’Brien trophy, but they have definitely proven that they are a championship-caliber […]

In a bit of good news for the Boston Celtics after their NBA Finals heartbreak, no one in the team will need surgery, including center Robert Williams III. Team president Brad Stevens shared the update on Tuesday, noting that “those guys just need some rest.” To recall, Williams dealt with a bothersome left knee injury […]

After a disappointing NBA Finals performance from Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens gave the star some advice he should be glad to hear. “I just told him, ‘Go on vacation. Go get some rest,” Stevens said. This rest will be necessary following a regular season in which Tatum logged the […]

The Boston Celtics battled their way to the 2022 NBA Finals, only to fall two games shy of the title. They lost Game 6 to the Golden State Warriors. As a result, the Dubs celebrated with a parade in San Francisco, and the Celtics addressed the loss with the media. President of Basketball Operations Brad […]

Charles Barkley made a guest appearance in Game 3 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Fresh off of the NBA Finals coverage, Sir Charles decided to take a blatant shot at Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum as the Hall of Famer provided his […]

Draymond Green has been trolling the Boston Celtics and all the haters ever since the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals. With the Warriors’ official championship parade on Monday, it was easy to beat that Green would be at it again. Sure enough, Green’s trolling of the Celtics continued […]

During the NBA Finals, Draymond Green’s podcast was a major issue. Due to his poor play and the Golden State Warriors’ early struggles, there were questions whether the show was a distraction for him and how he might be giving out information to the Boston Celtics about their game plans. Both concerns have their merits. […]

While the NBA Finals is over and the Golden State Warriors have already won the 2021-22 championship, Draymond Green is not yet done firing back at Boston Celtics fans and poking fun at them. On Sunday, in celebration of Father’s Day, Green took to Twitter to ruin the moment for all dads who are Celtics […]

No one can deny that the Boston Celtics gave the Golden State Warriors a proper scare throughout their epic NBA Finals series. At certain points in the six-game series, it appeared that the tide had shifted in the favor of the Celtics and that the Dubs had their backs against the wall. Through all the […]

The Boston Celtics came really close to winning a championship this season. Unfortunately for them, it just wasn’t written in the stars. Despite the heartbreaking end to their season, however, Celtics head coach Ime Udoka firmly believes that there are still some important things to take away from this brutal loss. The 44-year-old shot-caller acknowledged […]