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Boston Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn has been hospitalized for the past few weeks after dealing with a blood-clotting issue, according to Chad Finn of the Boston Globe. Heinsohn, who has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player and coach, is the Celtics’ TV broadcaster for NBC Sports Boston. His […]

There are more than a few reasons why more than a few folks consider Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the greatest player of all time. He had a tremendous and memorable career in the NBA, and he will forever be remembered for his unparalleled skillset, unmatched competitiveness, and of course, his Mamba Mentality, […]

The NBA’s four-month hiatus has allowed plenty of teams to get back to full strength ahead of the restart in Orlando, including the Boston Celtics. Enes Kanter said teams should fear the C’s as they prepare for the resumption of play in just under two weeks (via John Karalis of MassLive.com): “Quarantine time was important […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker has had nearly four months to rest and recuperate ahead of the NBA restart. Unfortunately, he still appears to be limited by the knee injury that has hampered him throughout the year. Despite suggesting he was feeling healthy, Walker was held out of practice this past Monday due to […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler recently revealed he will wear a blank jersey in the NBA restart in Orlando. Now, it seems Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown might follow suit. Brown said on Sunday he is still struggling to decide what he will put on the back of his jersey. According to the Celtics youngster, […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter said on Sunday that if everyone follows the rules inside the NBA bubble in Orlando, then there won’t be any problems with the anonymous snitch hotline. Furthermore, Kanter told reporters that every player on the team has been following the protocols and all the rules the NBA has enforced inside the […]

The isolated nature of the NBA “bubble” in Orlando is forcing players to be creative in terms of how they spend free time. For the Boston Celtics, that means channeling the inner-Michael Phelps. Celtics big man Enes Kanter and Marcus Smart headed to the pool to race in a spectacle which was filled with trash […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter, an outspoken critic of the Turkish government, revealed that his political stances have made him a pariah amongst fellow Turkish NBA players. During an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast on Friday, Kanter spoke at length about the often dangerous and life-threatening persecution he and his family in Turkey have […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel would vote for Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens for NBA Coach of the Year. The NBA season is set to restart on July 30 in Orlando after a four-month hiatus, and Vogel will do his best to try to lead the Lakers yet another NBA title. However, […]

The Golden State Warriors had an absolutely horrendous 2019-20 campaign. So much so that they were perhaps one of the few teams that would have been more than happy if the season got cancelled altogether. The good news for the Warriors is that their suffering doesn’t look like it’s going to last more than a […]

Boston Celtics rising star Jayson Tatum is not letting any of the negative noise affect him on his journey to be one of the best players in the league. According to Tatum he does not really care what people think of him: “Whether it’s really good or whether they think (his hot streak) was a […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has used a famous Call of Duty gulag for a hilarious reference to the snitch hotline the NBA has implemented at Walt Disney World. That 2nd offense on that snitch line gets you sent here… pic.twitter.com/F2bZKjVTht — marcus smart (@smart_MS3) July 17, 2020 The snitch hotline has already been used […]

The NBA Finals is the biggest stage in basketball. Only select few ever get to this stage, and it has seen iconic moments of triumph, defeat, glory, anguish, and—most importantly—greatness. Today’s we’re going to take a look at the best NBA Finals ever, ranked for your pleasure. Some NBA Finals series are better remembered than […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum took the next step to stardom this season and he is confident that he’ll play even better once action resumes on June 30. The 6-foot-8 Duke alum continued to work on his game during the unprecedented hiatus and sent out a stern reminder to the rest of the league. Jayson […]

Knee soreness in January hampered the season of Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker. Despite the hiatus brought about by the pandemic, the guard has not fully recovered. However, the guard remains positive that his knee will fully heal soon. In a post-practice conference call with the media, Walker gave an update of his knee situation. […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is one of the most well-regarded defenders in the league due to his grit, constant hustle and commitment to making plays. That dog mentality isn’t born from nothing, and if it’s any indication, his AAU postgame ice baths in Walmart trash cans and parking lot fights would explain a lot […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter took a page right out of Green Bay Packers superstar Aaron Rodgers’ book, as the 6-foot-10 center provided a timely update on the health of All-Star point guard teammate Kemba Walker. According to Kanter, there’s no need for Celtics fans to worry about Walker’s health moving forward: “[Celtics fans] […]

To win the 2020 championship in Orlando, the Boston Celtics are going to need point guard Kemba Walker to play like a superstar. With that said, the Celtics are using a unique training approach to keep Walker healthy for the “bubble” games, which start on July 30. This plan involves not having Kemba participate in […]

Boston Celtics superstar Kemba Walker has just missed his second consecutive practice in the Disney World bubble. Multiple reports confirm that the 30-year-old continues to battle knee soreness, and that he was forced to sit out Monday’s practice. Here is the report from Celtics on CLNS, which also includes a link to head coach Brad […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has garnered a reputation as one of the most versatile defensive players in the NBA. Smart excels on the perimeter, but he has also proven himself capable of switching onto bigger opponents when necessary. Smart’s defensive abilities allows head coach Brad Stevens to run a slew of different rotations, making […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was hoping to put a different message on the back of his jersey ahead of the NBA restart. Smart said he would have had “I Matter” stitched across the back of his jersey, per A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston, but it was not one of the available choices. […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum is feeling confident about his team’s chances when the NBA resumes its season in Orlando later this July. Tatum told reporters on a Saturday conference call that he believes his Celtics — currently the Eastern Conference’s no. 3 seed at 43-21 — have a “realistic chance” to win the franchise’s […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kemba Walker will “most likely” resume his season in Orlando under minutes restriction, according to head coach Brad Stevens. Stevens said Walker’s minutes restriction will probably last at least through he team’s scrimmage games and the first week of seeding games. “The goal is to not be limited once the […]

Being one of the most successful franchises in the entire history of the league, the Boston Celtics have had their fair share of great players in their roster through the years. Ask anyone and they would be hard-pressed to name their Top 3 Celtics of all-time without having to hesitantly omit a legend or two. […]

The Golden State Warriors have fielded some of the best rosters in the entire history of the NBA. As a matter of fact, their infamous “Death Lineup” aka “Hamptons 5” of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala is arguably the greatest five-man lineup this league has ever seen. As a […]

The arrival of NBA players in the Orlando “bubble” site for the remainder of the 2019-20 season has brought mixed reviews to accommodations, including complaints about room and board. Boston Celtics fourth-year swingman Jaylen Brown, however, is feeling quite the contrast to the digs at the Walt Disney World resort. In an interview with reporters, […]

Before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March, Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker was dealing with some discomfort in his left knee. As a result, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said the club is going to ease Walker back into the swing of things before the seeding games and playoffs start at Walt Disney […]

Fourth-year swingman Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are about to embark on a new chapter in NBA history: the season restart in the Orlando “bubble.” That being said, the 23-year-old California product is preparing for the end of the regular season and start to the Eastern Conference playoffs by deactivating his Instagram account, calling […]

Apparently, no one takes sleep more seriously than Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown. The 6’6″ performer just brought his own portable hyperbaric sleep chamber to his hotel room in Orlando ahead of the NBA season restart. Let that sink in for a minute. New Blog: Jaylen Brown Brought His Own Goddamn Portable Hyperbaric Sleep Chamber […]

The greats always finish on a high note. Or at least that’s the ultimate goal for every single NBA player. Especially NBA legends. After all, who would want to end his career with a loss? Below we’ve rounded out some of the most memorable final game performances of some former NBA players with legendary status. […]

The resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season has left many players with palpable doubts about going to the bubble in Orlando. For some it’s just a way to cash the rest of their checks, for others like Boston Celtics wing Jayson Tatum, it could represent a massive risk ahead of their first big payday. “[There’s] […]

After contracting the coronavirus in March, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart reminisced on his experience and formulated some helpful advice for everyone, especially the younger players. Smart spoke to several reporters via video call on Tuesday, during which he advised younger players to take the coronavirus “seriously.” He pointed out that the asymptomatic cases are […]

Everyone makes mistakes. The NBA Draft history is full of the examples of tragic mishaps that general managers and NBA personnel have made over the history of the NBA. Of course, the NBA Draft has produced some of the NBA’s most brightest stars which include Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and so […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Marcus Smart believes the sky is the limit for small forward Jayson Tatum. During a conference call with Celtics reporters on Tuesday, Smart said Tatum is on his way to becoming one of the greatest players in NBA history. Marcus Smart on Jayson Tatum: “I think that he’s on the right […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was one of the notable NBA players who contracted the coronavirus. The rugged defender has fully recovered from COVID-19 and will continue to donate his blood plasma. During a conference call with Celtics reporters on Tuesday, Smart also talked about how scared he was when he first tested positive for […]

Many questions surrounding Jayson Tatum’s availability for the 2019-20 restart flooded the Boston Celtics amid talks of resuming the NBA season. The third-year forward, who was named an All-Star for the first time this season, noted why he was unsure and “not thrilled” about restarting play at Walt Disney World in Orlando: “I was very […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is one of the fastest rising stars in the NBA. As good as he already is, Tatum lets his game do the talking for the most part. Today, however, the Celtics news we’re going to talk about isn’t about Tatum’s basketball skills, but his ink game. The former No. 3 […]

One of the greatest players in NBA history, Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has a net worth around $10 million in 2020, per celebrity net worth. Russell was born on February 12, 1934 in Monroe, Louisiana. He played for the University of San Francisco basketball team, leading the school to two consecutive NCAA Championships. In […]

For the Boston Celtics to win the 2020 championship in Orlando, NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen knows exactly what needs to happen. Pippen, a six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, believes Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum — and not All-Star point guard Kemba Walker — has to be the main guy on offense […]