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The New York Knicks were thought to be chasing a star point guard this offseason. But with Chris Paul going to the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets seemingly content to retain Russell Westbrook (for now), the Knicks might miss out on their chance to acquire a star point guard. That does not, however, mean […]

Many Boston Celtics fans are wondering why Danny Ainge hasn’t tried to trade for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden, who is reportedly unhappy in Clutch City. As it turns out, the Celtics actually did some research on a possible Harden trade and were told to stay away from the 2018 MVP, per Steve Bulpett of […]

If Gordon Hayward picks up his 2020-21 player option with the Boston Celtics, he could get traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Andre Drummond, per Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Hayward’s player option is worth $34.2 million. Drummond has already exercised his player option for the 2020-21 season. “Something I’ve been hearing across the league […]

The 2020 NBA Draft came and went on Wednesday evening, with some of the more polarizing teams receiving grades for the unfolding events. While the draft had plenty of buildup as one of the most uncertain classes prepared to hear their names called on Wednesday, weeks of trade chatter and the possibility of multiple teams […]

Gordon Hayward has until 5 p.m. ET on Thursday to decide on whether or not he wants to opt-in with the Boston Celtics in 2020. While Hayward mulls over his options, Brad Stevens made it clear that he’s just a phone call away for the veteran forward. “I mean, he knows us, he knows me, […]

The Boston Celtics had no less than three first-round picks coming into Wednesday night’s draft, and they decided to use one of them on 6-foot-6 small forward Aaron Nesmith. The C’s used their 14th pick on Nesmith, and head coach Brad Stevens has spoken out about this recent development. Stevens expressed his confidence in Nesmith’s […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have pulled the trigger on a draft day trade that allowed them to acquire the services of TCU senior Desmond Bane. In exchange, Memphis have sent a future draft pick to the Boston Celtics. This report comes via NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic: Sources: Memphis via Boston is selecting Desmond […]

Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics have been quite involved in trade talks ahead of Wednesday night’s NBA Draft. The Celtics reportedly offered Gordon Hayward and all of their first-round picks to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Jrue Holiday before the Pelicans sent Holiday to the Milwaukee Bucks. Wednesday, it was reported that […]

The Boston Celtics continue their efforts to move up in the 2020 NBA Draft. According to a report from Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Celtics are trying to get into the top three. As it stands now, Boston has three first-round picks (14th, 26th and 30th). It’s not clear what sort of […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has apparently joined the Boston Celtics — at least according to his Wikipedia page. Hackers decided to take aim at the 24-year-old’s Wiki profile, and as expected, hilarity ensued. Even Turner himself seemed to have been amused by the not-so-minor tweaks on his bio. The Hackers started things off […]

Before actually being drafted, some prospects already have a good idea which team will pick them. Since months before the draft, some of these players are invited by NBA teams for workouts and interviews. For Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, he thought that he’d get picked by the Boston Celtics. In a recent Instagram Live […]

James Harden seems to be available for trade as the Houston Rockets enter a new era. Multiple teams have been discussed as possible landing spots. Despite the Boston Celtics not being listed as a destination, the Celtics have no interest in acquiring Harden, per the Boston Herald’s Mark Murphy. Per league source on the Celtics' […]

Boston Celtics veteran swingman Gordon Hayward had his $32.4 million player option deadline on Tuesday extended, sparking a debate over a potential deal. Now the upstart Atlanta Hawks have emerged as a possible destination. Per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Hawks are “in play” for the 30-year-old Hayward. Yahoo Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are […]

The Chicago Bulls desperately need a point guard next to shooting guard Zach LaVine, which is why the team reportedly reached out to the Boston Celtics about a Kemba Walker trade, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Walker signed a four-year, $140.8 million maximum contract with the Celtics in the summer of 2019 as part […]

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 […]