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The Boston Celtics are currently going through an up and down campaign midway through the 2020-21 season. Apparently, it turned out that their ability to win games mainly hinges on the scoring production of point guard Kemba Walker. According to Stat Muse, the Celtics have garnered a 5-2 record whenever the four-time All-Star generates 20 […]

The Boston Celtics found themselves plummeting to the bottom half of the Eastern Conference standings due to their recent three-game losing skid. Despite producing disappointing efforts, point guard Jeff Teague claimed that the team grew closer when they had to go through their struggles as of late, via Jay King. "It's pretty amazing how losses […]

The Boston Celtics will always be associated with the color green. But as according to this intriguing statistic, looks like the Celtics are better off ditching their iconic green threads for a higher chance of winning more games in the 2020-21 campaign. NBCS Boston’s Chris Forsberg shared an interesting tidbit, noting that Boston has been […]

Kevin Durant’s hamstring strain has resulted in a number of changes to the upcoming 2021 NBA All-Star Game, with the latest being Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum’s insertion into the starting lineup. Marc Stein of the New York Times reported Tatum has been selected to replace Durant as an Eastern Conference starter. BOSTON'S Jayson Tatum is now […]

The Indiana Pacers will travel to Massachusetts to take on the Boston Celtics, who are riding a three-game losing streak. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a prediction and pick about the Pacers-Celtics game in what could possibly be a playoff preview. The Pacers are 15-15 and in fourth in the […]

Based on a source from John Zannis and the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast of CLNS Media Network, Boston Celtics wings Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown contribute to the team’s issues. This was said by an undisclosed player, who recently played against the Celtics.  “Tatum and Brown can’t be your superstars,” the anonymous player said. “They only […]

The Boston Celtics’ woes continued after suffering their third straight loss in a row on Wednesday night. The Atlanta Hawks held a comfortable lead throughout most of the game, putting the Celtics even further under the microscope. Due to the recent struggles happening in Boston, there have been rumors of Danny Ainge potentially making some […]

It wasn’t that long ago when the Dallas Mavericks bet all their cards on forming a European connection between Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis as cornerstones of the franchise. But looks like the Mavs no longer believe Porzingis is a suitable Robin for Luka’s Batman since they are quietly offering The Unicorn to other teams […]

Hall of Fame legend Kevin Garnett took an epic stroll down memory lane. In this excerpt from his recent penned work on Bleacher Report’s Kevin Garnett ‘Uncensored’, Garnett spoke on the 2010 NBA Finals matchup against the Celtics’ rival, the Los Angeles Lakers. Garnett would come up short of a championship, losing the series four […]

In a recent revelation, NBA icon Kevin Garnett shared how close he was to going to Los Angeles Lakers and teaming up with Kobe Bryant. But things didn’t pan out according to plan as Bryant “missed” Garnett’s phone call. In his new memoir, “From KG: A TO Z: An Uncensored Encyclopedia of Life, Basketball, and […]

It has been a rollercoaster season for the Boston Celtics. Combined with injuries, safety protocols, and bad rotations, the team has not had the opportunity to make a run in the Eastern Conference. Head coach Brad Stevens is currently on the hot seat for Boston’s struggles. The more his team struggles, the bigger chance Stevens […]

Kevin Garnett got his first and only title in 2008 by beating none other than the Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles Lakers. Perhaps the most famous clip after the Boston Celtics finally won is Garnett screaming his lungs out before calming himself down for a post-game interview. But in Garnett’s new memoir, the legendary big […]

With a 127-112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, the Boston Celtics have lost three straight and eight of their last 11 games. They fell to 15-17, putting them two games below .500 for the first time this season and into a tie with the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks for the eighth […]

Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics have been “close” to pulling the trigger on some trade deals that could help stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown help turn the Celtics around. How close you ask? Well, it’s still not known if and when the trades are going to go through, according to Brian Robb of […]

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics are in a bit of a rut recently, as they’re currently on a three-game losing streak. It’s been quite the roller coaster for this franchise this season, as last year they were one of the hottest teams in the league. Currently ranked ninth in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics have hit a rough patch recently, prompting many to believe that changes need to be made to the roster. Following Boston’s lopsided loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, Danny Ainge had a brutally honest rant about the Celtics’ recent collapse, via Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports. Danny Ainge on the Celtics […]

Jaylen Brown isn’t a happy camper right now for the Boston Celtics. The Cs lost another game on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks as they finish their road trip 0-3. Brown is clearly unhappy with his team’s current slump and firmly believes that Boston can do so much more. “As long as you got that […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce knew that forward Danilo Gallinari was in some sort of zone against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. But just to be sure, Pierce asked the Italian native if he can maintain his immaculate shooting stroke for long. And Gallinari responded with utmost confidence. After the game, Pierce shared their […]

There’s no love lost between the Boston Celtics and Kyrie Irving. Despite parting ways nearly two years ago, Cs managing partner, CEO, and Governor Wyc Grousbeck recently went on the record to say that it was Kyrie’s departure that led to the team’s recent struggles. In a recent interview with NBC Sports Boston Grousbeck explains […]

The NBA officially released the second half of the 2020-21 schedule on Wednesday. The second half officially begins with the Washington Wizards traveling to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies on Wednesday, March 10. The San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks also face off that evening. Thursday marks the first two nationally televised games of […]

The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks meet for the third time this season in a showdown in State Farm Arena . It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Hawks prediction and pick. The Celtics hold a record of 15-16 both overall and against the spread. Boston is coming off a heartbreaking loss […]

On Tuesday night, Luka Doncic hit the game-winner against the Boston Celtics in a thriller on TNT. The Dallas Mavericks’ 21-year-old phenom has been going off this year, averaging 28.9 points, 9.2 assists, and 8.6 rebounds per game. He’s one of the best player’s in the league and certainly caught the attention of fellow rising […]

Former NBA veteran Kendrick Perkins didn’t mince his words as he admitted that the current Boston Celtics team has underwhelmed as of late. With their ongoing slump, Perkins claimed that they may not even make it out of the first round amid the high expectations set around the team this season, via NBC Sports Boston. […]

Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are pleased to be named All-Stars this year. But they aren’t too excited about this milestone given their team’s subpar win-loss record. For the second time in his young career, Tatum was selected as an All-Star this season. It’s a monumental milestone for any NBA player. But […]

Luka Doncic stepped up big time for the Dallas Mavericks, banking the game-winning triple over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. With less than seven seconds left in the fourth quarter and the scores tied at 107, Luka took his time and let the clock dwindle before launching a triple from the left wing over two […]

The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics have been two of the more successful teams in the NBA in recent memory. As a result, each franchise continues to grow in popularity year after year, which has now culminated in a series of Subway sandwich commercials featuring Warriors power forward Draymond Green and Celtics forward Jayson […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has garnered the attention of players currently in the NBA and guys who were in the league years ago. In his latest newsletter, Marc Stein of the New York Times spoke to Cedric Maxwell, who said that the Mavs guard is the spitting image of Larry Bird. “This would be […]

The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are getting ready to face off against each other on Tuesday night in Dallas. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a prediction. The Celtics are 15-15 and sixth in the Eastern Conference in a disappointing start for Boston. As for the Mavericks, the same is […]

New Orleans Saints star Alvin Kamara wasn’t a fan of the officiating when he watched the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The game went to overtime and the Pelicans managed to squeeze out a win over the visiting Celtics. Even though NOLA came out with a slim win, Kamara blasted […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made history on Sunday night as they mounted the biggest comeback in franchise history against the Boston Celtics. The Pelicans escaped with a 120-115 overtime win against Boston after trailing by as many as 24 points in the third quarter. After the statement victory, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram were all […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown did not mince words about what his team needs to do to get out of the horrible funk they’ve had over the last few games. Shortly after the Celtics squandered a 24-point third-quarter lead that led to a 120-115 overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, a fed-up […]

The Boston Celtics suffered another disappointing loss on Sunday, falling to the New Orleans Pelicans, 120-155, in overtime. After the game, Cs head coach Brad Stevens was understandably upset with his squad’s performance, pinpointing one specific area he believes they must improve on. According to Stevens, Boston’s ability to close out games is something he […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Boston Celtics game is finally over after a back-and-forth ending on Sunday. Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram put the final nail in the coffin with a huge three-pointer with less than a minute left to secure the 120-115 victory for New Orleans. Ingram CLUTCH three for the lead 💦https://t.co/9vj2ywTXxG — ClutchPoints […]

Sunday’s high-octane matchup between the Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans went down the wire with neither team willing to give in an inch. The game needed an extra period to decide a winner as Jayson Tatum and Zion Williamson made sure that their respective teams were not going to lose in regulation. Zion […]

The Boston Celtics are making easy work of the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Jayson Tatum is leading all scorers and made some of the Pelicans defenders running in circles. Cheat code ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/Tm5msHhwSO — Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 21, 2021 The Celtics headed to the locker room at the half with a 16-point lead […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is unlikely to return to the court before the All-Star break due to a lingering left calf strain, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting. The Celtics guard sustained the injury in a match against the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 30. While he had recently begun traveling with the team again […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown is finally getting much-deserved recognition for his talent. However, the 24-year-old fell just short of his first-ever NBA All-Star Game start. Instead, former Celtics teammate Kyrie Irving, now with the Brooklyn Nets, is starting ahead of Brown. It should be noted that Brown will very likely still make the […]

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge recently said the team is looking to acquire “shooting with size” with the $28.5 million traded player exception (TPE) they own. The Celtics received the TPE in the sign-and-trade with the Charlotte Hornets after Gordon Hayward inked a four-year contract this offseason with his new club. Looking […]

In the 122-114 loss against the Atlanta Hawks, the Boston Celtics reflected on the foul calls that were given in Hawks guard Trae Young’s favor. The Celtics, who committed 27 personal fouls compared to the 18 of the Hawks, were frustrated by what many consider to be James Harden fouls that Young was able to […]