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Former Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins had some choice words for current Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum after a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said he respects Perkins as a person, but added he hopes his players drown out the noise coming from the pundits and analysts: “I think Perk […]

The Boston Celtics’ season has been quite the roller-coaster ride. The team has been a massive disappointing, but they still sit in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 26-26 record. They’re in the mix for a playoff spot and the last thing this team needs is outside noise, but that is always hard […]

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson did not mince his words when he described his excruciating battle with COVID-19. The one-time NBA champion finally returned for the Cs against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, after a lengthy absence. In the wake of Boston’s 101-99 win at TD Garden, Thompson had a vulgar response about the […]

After delivering a big three-pointer over the New York Knicks on Wednesday, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart had a stern message to his haters. Smart knocked down a critical shot from long distance in the final minute of their intense duel with the Knicks. While it was not the game-winning shot, it was definitely key […]

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics held on to defeat the New York Knicks, 101-99, on Wednesday night. The triumph brings the team’s record to .500, marking their 26th win of the season. It also has some playoff seeding implications, as the ‘Bockers have been put one game back from Boston and the […]

Dwyane Wade gave his honest feedback on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics after they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Wade, a regular analyst for NBA on TNT, said that the 2020-21 Celtics lack team identity; hence why they’ve been struggling this season. The Beantown team is currently the eighth seed in the […]

Recently, former NBA player turned analyst, Paul Pierce, was fired from ESPN after sharing an Instagram Live partying with strippers. The news rocked the sporting world, as Pierce’s video came out of nowhere, as well as ESPN’s decision to part ways with the former Boston Celtic. It’s a rough situation for Paul Pierce. However, Los […]

The New York Knicks hit the road to take on the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Knicks-Celtics prediction and pick. This will be the second meeting between these two clubs in 2021. The Knicks won the first matchup of the series 105-75 back in […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid came up huge for the Sixers on Tuesday as they took down their rivals, the Boston Celtics, in the TD Garden, 106-96. Boston had no answer for Embiid all game long, and it resulted in another dominant display from the Sixers big man. He had such a good game that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took on the rivals Boston Celtics on Tuesday night with a big name back on the court: Joel Embiid is finally healthy after suffering a left knee bone bruise against the Washington Wizards. In the game against Boston, Embiid showed out with 35 points and six rebounds, but after the contest, he […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Ben Simmons showcased his hangtime early in the second quarter of action on Tuesday as the Sixers took on the Boston Celtics in the TD Garden. Simmons came up with an insane reverse layup that surprised even the 24-year-old himself (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter): How in the world did Ben Simmons get […]

If your glass is half-full: There’s no reason for the Los Angeles Lakers to be concerned about Anthony Davis’ prognosis. However, if you feel like you need to re-fill your beverage of choice as a Lakers fan, you might be a bit uneasy about the recent updates and corresponding buzz surrounding Davis that has emerged […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has confirmed that new recruit Evan Fournier will be out of action for at least a couple of games as the 28-year-old enters the league’s health and safety protocols. Fournier joins a long list of Celtics players that have missed significant time this season due to COVID-19-related issues. Coach […]

Boston Celtics legend and Hall of Fame finalist Paul Pierce was recently cut by ESPN. The firing came after he went to Instagram Live and streamed a video of him being in a room with exotic dancers. Despite what has happened in his life and career, the former NBA player and Celtics icon does not […]

Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, the Baylor Bears shocked the world of collegiate hoops when they throttled the prior-to undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs for the 2021 NCAA national championship. Gonzaga’s one-and-done star Jalen Suggs, with his incredible draft profile, ceiling, and recent performance is projected to go within the top five picks […]

The Philadelphia 76ers head to Boston to take on the Celtics for their third and final time this season. The East-leading 76ers have already taken the season series against the C’s, winning the first two games by a total of 22 points. Philly has had Boston’s number after winning the season series in 2019-20 as […]

Paul Pierce just got fired from his post as an ESPN analyst following his ill-advised decision to stream a live video of himself partying with a couple of strippers on Friday night. The Boston Celtics legend has since taken to Twitter to send out his immediate reaction to the development, and apparently, he’s smiling about […]

Boston Celtics All-Star swingman Jayson Tatum has been through plenty of ups and downs this season. But he made some history on Sunday night and earned a shoutout from his proud parents in the process. Tatum became the youngest player in franchise history to reach 5,000 career points after scoring 22 in a win over […]

It has been a while since the TD Garden has been treated with some good old low-post prowess courtesy of Hall of Famer Kevin McHale. Tacko Fall, meanwhile, tried his best to replicate the Boston Celtics legend on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. While Fall doesn’t exactly get the minutes and the touches that McHale […]

The Charlotte Hornets are quite familiar with Kemba Walker but were still completely deceived by their former player in this beautiful play. The Boston Celtics hosted the Hornets at TD Garden on Sunday, as Walker welcomed his ex-teammates by putting them in his highlight reel. The speedy guard turned on his boosters at the halfway […]

Boston Celtics great Paul Pierce is clearly enjoying himself as he took the time off to share his wild adventures on social media. In an Instagram Live posted on Friday night, the former Celtics veteran was shown hanging out with several strippers who are touching him while the others are dancing in the background. https://twitter.com/big_business_/status/1378238329519489024 […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams had quite a special night in their 118-102 win over the Houston Rockets. Williams scored 20 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out eight assists, while shooting 9-of-9 from the field on Friday night. The 6-foot-8 lefty’s performance put him in the same breathe as Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams has already seen an increased role within the team, especially after former big man Daniel Theis was dealt at the trade deadline. Williams’ teammate in Jayson Tatum spoke about his continuous development and highlighted his passing skills as an underrated aspect of his game, per Jay King. Jayson Tatum said […]

Evan Fournier probably heard all the insults in the book after going scoreless in his Boston Celtics debut earlier this week. Brad Stevens knows this and knew the French shooter will look to bounce back sooner rather than later. True enough, Fournier proves his doubters wrong in Boston’s match-up against the Houston Rockets at TD […]

It took 29 games before Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart connected on his first dunk of the season, but boy was it sweet. In the midst of a blowout win against the Houston Rockets at TD Garden on Friday, the Celtics played around a bit and completed a gorgeous backdoor play for the Smart. With […]

While it has been a year of discovery and blossoming for Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics have been relatively underwhelming. Luckily enough for Brown and the Celtics, they are able to take out their frustrations in spectacular fashion. On Friday against the Houston Rockets, the 24-year-old slammed one hard that left all of Houston in […]

The COVID-19 vaccine has become one of the most polarizing issues not only in the United States but across the globe as well. As it turns out, not even NBA teams are immune from this hotly-debated topic, with recent reports emerging that some Boston Celtics players have refused to get vaccinated. Cs general manager and […]

Larry Bird is one of the greatest Boston Celtics players of all time, up there with the great Bill Russell. No matter who you pick as the greatest Celtic of all time, Larry Bird is certainly the greatest wing in Celtics history. There is, perhaps, a new challenger for this spot, however. Jayson Tatum has […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is apparently still catching flak for his “greatest defender in NBA history” comment, this time from a basketball titan in Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell. Russell hilariously subtweeted Green (at least we’d like to think so) by joking teams were calling him to come out of retirement and make his […]

The NBA playoffs are quickly approaching and the Boston Celtics are still finding ways to struggle. After suffering a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, the organization stands in a difficult situation. If the Celtics keep playing the way they are, it’ll be no surprise to see them bounced out early in the […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown usually has a diplomatic answer whenever he’s asked about his team’s struggles this season. But shortly after the Cs endured another painful 108-113 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at the TD Garden on Wednesday, the usually eloquent forward had nothing to say. A visibly disappointed Brown tried to find the […]

Since LeBron James’ infamous Decision back in the summer of 2010, player movement in the NBA has erupted, both as an action and a talking point among pundits and fans alike. Between that, Kevin Durant going to the Golden State Warriors, and now to this season’s Brooklyn Nets, the concept of the player-generated superteam has […]

The Boston Celtics’ newly-acquired guard in Evan Fournier had a disappointing debut with the team against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. After the Frenchman failed to meet expectations, his new teammate in Kemba Walker remains confident in his abilities and trusts that he can eventually find his footing within the team sooner than […]

As the Boston Celtics suffered their 24th defeat, the team’s new addition Evan Fournier went scoreless in his Beantown debut. He shot 0-of-10 from the field, including 0-of-5 from the three-point line off the bench. Because of his poor performance, according to ESPN Statistics and Information, Fournier became only the fourth player in the shot […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart took the saying “A-for-effort” and upped the ante in a big way on Monday evening against the New Orleans Pelicans. With less than one second remaining on the shot clock, Smart did what he could as there was a jump ball at half-court. There was only one issue, though. It […]

Former Orlando Magic swingman Evan Fournier is ready to make his debut for the Boston Celtics. Fournier will suit up for the Celtics Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans after Boston acquired him at the trade deadline, the team announced. The Frenchman was previously in the NBA’s health and safety protocols after getting traded. The […]

The Boston Celtics are expected to consider free agent DeMarcus Cousins after striking out on Andre Drummond, according to Hoop Analysts Networks’ Evan Massey. Cousins was previously playing for the Houston Rockets, where he agreed to buyout after a not-so-impressive start by the Rockets.  Cousins averaged 9.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t make any trades before the NBA trade deadline, but they still made a big acquisition, as the Boston Celtics are aware of. After the Cleveland Cavaliers bought out Andre Drummond’s contract, the Lakers swooped and brought him on board. Drummond joins a Lakers team aiming to win their second straight […]

The NBA’s Most Improved Player race is as tight as ever this year. Last year’s race was an incredibly close one as well, with Brandon Ingram, Luka Doncic, Bam Adebayo, and Devontae Graham all being deserving candidates. This year is very similar, with a solid top five who all have legitimate arguments to be the […]