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The Boston Celtics came that close to acquiring Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. Holiday is headed to the Bucks after Milwaukee agreed to send Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and five draft picks to the Pelicans. It was a massive deal in terms of draft capital, especially because the picks include swaps that favor […]

Gordon Hayward and the Boston Celtics are working to extend the deadline on the small forward to decide on his $34.2 million player option for the 2020-21 season from Tuesday at 5 p.m. to Thursday afternoon, per Zach Lowe of ESPN. If Hayward declines his lucrative player option, he’ll become an unrestricted free agent and […]

Not so long ago, it seemed merely a formality Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward would pick up his $34.2 million option for the 2020-21 season. However, there is a growing possibly Hayward could decline the option in pursuit of a new, long-term deal. Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald  reported Hayward’s apparent indecisiveness could lead him […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were extremely active on Monday, as they pulled the trigger on two big trades that are expected to have a significant impact on the coming season. One of which was their coup on Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans — something that Boston Celtics fans are feeling strongly about. Prior to […]

With around a month left before the start of the 2020-21 NBA season, teams are beginning to release their City Edition jerseys on social media. The Boston Celtics have yet to officially release their jersey design for the upcoming campaign, but leaks have made their waves all over the internet. With the leaks coming out, […]

After another failed bid to reach the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics are eager to reload their weapons in preparation for another playoff run in the 2020-2021 NBA season. However, they are reportedly not putting their attention solely on upgrading the center position which has already linked them to acquiring notable big men in the […]

The Boston Celtics were only a few games away from making the NBA Finals in 2020, yet they have three first round picks in the 2020 NBA Draft. If the Cs decide to keep all of their picks, they’ll be picking at 14, 26 and 30. Just days away from the draft, the Celtics are […]

Since joining the Boston Celtics as an undrafted rookie last season, Tacko Fall has emerged as an absolute fan favorite. He may not exactly be the most important player on the squad, but he’s definitely well-loved by Boston fans all over. Just recently, Fall reaffirmed his loyalty to the Celtics, saying how he’d like to […]

The New York Knicks reportedly have trade interest in Gordon Hayward if the Boston Celtics decide to move him, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Hayward has a player option for the 2020-21 season worth $34,187,085. There have been rumors going around that the former Utah Jazz All-Star could decline it and enter unrestricted free […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter first revealed his “Mini Tremor” pets last month on Twitter, and the creatures appear to be growing quite quickly. Kanter shared a one-month update on Friday, with this “Tremor” pet looking a whole lot bigger: My baby is growing so fast ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TSfhZa7DYu — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) November 13, […]

The Boston Celtics might be in a position to trade for New Orleans Pelicans combo guard Jrue Holiday, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. O’Connor reports the Celtics are attempting to use their three first-round picks to move up in the 2020 NBA Draft and subsequently flip the higher pick in a package for Holiday: […]

Although everyone is excited about the 2020 NBA Draft next week, not everyone is thrilled about the talent in this year’s draft pool. Experts are suggesting that this year’s class is rather weak and that teams might be better off moving their pick elsewhere in exchange for someone who has already played and has proven […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker dealt with a nagging left knee injury for most of the 2019-20 season. President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge and the medical staff in Boston were very careful with Walker’s minutes since the franchise didn’t want to jeopardize the All-Star’s long-term health. Most Celtics fans assumed Walker would be […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are clearly looking to add some young talent via the upcoming draft, and they are reportedly in the market to add another lottery pick on top of the first overall pick that is already in their possession. The Timberwolves are rumored to be interested in trading for the Atlanta Hawks’ No. 6 […]

The basketball world lost a legend on Monday, following news of the passing of Boston Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn at the age of 86. Doc Rivers, who himself served as Boston’s head coach for nine seasons, recently paid tribute to Heinsohn by sharing his favorite story about the Hall of Famer. Heinsohn has been long […]

On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics lost one of their own with the passing of Tommy Heinsohn. Among all of the people to speak out on the news, Bill Belichick — the legendary coach of the New England Patriots — spoke highly of Heinsohn during his appearance on WEEI radio. Bill Belichick on passing of #Celtics […]

Bill Russell, Jaylen Brown and Magic Johnson took to Twitter to react to the sad news that Boston Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn passed away on Tuesday. Heinsohn is such an icon for the Celtics that he was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player and coach. RIP Tommy Heinsohn you were joy to […]

The NBA community lost a great soul on Tuesday, as Boston Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn passed away at the age of 86. The Celtics released a statement on the tragic news: “This is a devastating loss. Tommy was the ultimate Celtic. For the past 18 years, our ownership group has relied hugely on Tommy’s advice […]

Former Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas reacted to news of Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn dying at the age of 86 on Tuesday. Thomas noted it was Heinsohn who gave him the nickname “The Little Guy,” also applauding Heinsohn for his many contributions to Celtics Nation: Damn RIP Tommy Heinsohn!!! “The Little guy” that’s the nickname […]

Boston Celtics legend and Hall of Fame big man Tommy Heinsohn passed away at the age of 86 on Tuesday, per John Powers of The Boston Globe. Heinsohn is one of the most revered players and figures in franchise history. The Celtics selected Heinsohn out of Holy Cross in the 1956 NBA Draft, and he promptly […]

NBA franchises fall into a few categories sorted by a number of characteristics: location, history, and current contender status. Those three topics can push a franchise from being a lottery team one year to becoming a championship contender the following year. Since the NBA graced the nation, few teams have found success in being able […]

Several teams including a handful of playoff squads continue to jockey for position with almost a week away from the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. The Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and the Dallas Mavericks look to give themselves a better opportunity to land the best prospects available by engaging in trade talks in hopes of ironing […]

Now more than ever, the NBA has placed an increased emphasis on being able to play defense. Through analytics and video breakdown technology, players are now under a microscope with very little wiggle room to excuse them from being below average defenders. Regardless of how skilled the players are on the offensive end, without solid […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter is the latest professional athlete to congratulate Joe Biden for winning the 2020 Presidential Election over Donald Trump. Kanter, who is banned from returning home to Tukey due to his public criticism of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, posted a heartfelt message on Twitter after Biden defeated Trump. […]

According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Boston Celtics are contemplating using their three first-round draft selections (14, 26, and 30) to trade up in the 2020 NBA Draft. Memo to Danny Ainge, Brad Stevens, and the Boston Celtics: keep the picks. There are four players who are justifiable number-one picks in this draft class: Anthony […]

The Boston Celtics hold three first-round picks in the 2020 NBA Draft, giving them an endless amount of possibilities on what they can do. After reports surfaced that the Celtics could trade up in the draft, ESPN’s Zach Lowe confirmed that Boston is looking into possible trades involving their picks. In the 2020 NBA Draft, […]

There have been rumors flying around that Gordon Hayward wants to leave the Boston Celtics to find another team. Hayward has been linked to the Indiana Pacers, and he even has a home in Indiana. On the daily Locked On Celtics Podcast, host John Karalis and Locked On Pacers host Tony East discussed ways the […]

In recent seasons, veteran swingman Gordon Hayward has at times looked like the odd one out amidst the youth movement on the Boston Celtics. As the Celtics look to feature their young wing studs more in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, could it lead to Hayward’s potential exodus from the team? Via Adam Wells of […]

Kevin Garnett is known as one of the best NBA players of his generation and was also a feared defender for most of his storied 21-year career. Aside from being a champion with the Boston Celtics and a former MVP with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Garnett was also a nine-time member of the All-Defensive First Team […]

The Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards may be looking to trade up in the 2020 NBA Draft. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reports in his updated draft guide that all three Eastern Conference teams could be looking to improve their positioning, though they are not necessarily looking towards the top of the lottery. “League […]

Players often know the exact moment when they feel like they belong in the NBA. For Boston Celtics young star Jaylen Brown, it came at a relatively early time in his career. The 24-year-old Celtics wing revealed that his “welcome to the NBA moment” came in his first career start, which was also his fifth […]

The Boston Celtics lost in the Eastern Conference Finals in three of the last four years. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are still developing, but their improvement might not be enough to get Boston over the hump. They may have to make a big move this offseason. This, somehow, brings us to Kemba Walker and […]

At 31, Evan Turner is still a standout ball-handler and playmaker in today’s NBA. From the time he spent with the Philadelphia 76ers after getting drafted, to improving his stock with the Boston Celtics, Turner has shown that while he may not be the No. 1 option on the wing anymore, he’s still a capable […]

With a 41.1 percent mark from the three-point line for his career, Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans has established himself as one of the best shooters in the NBA. As a result, he’s set to be one of the hottest commodities on the market for the impending free agency, but where might the Latvian marksman […]

Gordon Hayward has a really big decision in front of him. He has a player option on his contract for $34.2 million next season. That may seem like an easy decision, but Hayward has a lot of injury issues and may want to sign a long-term deal. According to Zach Lowe and Bobby Marks on […]

While we rarely saw him on the floor in the 2019-20 campaign, Tacko Fall has certainly become a fan favorite around the league. The Boston Celtics’ seldom-used backup center had a rather insignificant season in his rookie year, notching 3.3 points and 2.1 rebounds in seven regular-season games. Fall shot 78.6 percent from the field in […]

There’s no question that Boston Celtics icon Paul Pierce will go down in history as one of the best players from the 2000s. The 2008 NBA Champion and Finals MVP made a name for himself during his time in Boston as one of the toughest swingmen to ever play for the Cs. In a recent […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has seen his name thrown around in the rumor mill of late, and the Portland Trail Blazers have now emerged as one of the 30-year-old’s potential destinations this offeason. According to reports, Portland big man Zach Collins might play a key role in any trade deal between these two sides. […]

Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward has a $34.2 million player option for the 2020-21 NBA season, one he would seemingly accept given the financial state of the league and the uncertainty of free agency. However, ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports there is a possibility Hayward will opt out in search of another long-term deal in the […]