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Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics star Jayson Tatum wants to join the 3-point contest in the future

Boston Celtics All-Star wing Jayson Tatum has openly expressed his desire to participate in the 3-point shootout. Jayson Tatum said he wants to do the 3-point shootout someday. — Marc D'Amico (@Marc_DAmico) February 16, 2020 The 21-year-old already took home the Skills Competition in 2019, but he failed to repeat the feat in 2020 and […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoJayson Tatum claims Bradley Beal should have been an All-Star

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum says Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal should be in Chicago for All-Star weekend. Tatum is just the latest NBA star who believes Beal was snubbed: Jayson Tatum was asked if there were any All-Star snubs this year. His answer: "Brad [Beal] is definitely one of them. He's averaging […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoBiggest questions for the Celtics at the All-Star break

The Boston Celtics are entering the All-Star break on one heck of a note, as they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in a double-overtime thriller on Thursday night behind 39 points from Jayson Tatum. The win put the Celtics at 38-16, one loss behind the Toronto Raptors for second place in the Eastern Conference. This […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoKevin Garnett never thought about getting jersey retired by Celtics

Kevin Garnett is getting his No. 5 jersey retired by the Boston Celtics. It’s something Garnett never thought about during his playing days with the Celtics, via John Karalis of Mass Live: His number five is going into the TD Garden rafters mere months after his induction into the Hall of Fame. It’s something he […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoL2M Report says 4-point play taken away from Lou Williams was correct call

The Boston Celtics came away with a thrilling 141-133 double-overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night, but not without some controversy. With the Celtics up by three with just over 27 seconds remaining in the first overtime period, Clippers guard Lou Williams was fouled by Gordon Hayward and then thrust up a […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics: 5 key observations heading into the All-Star break

The Boston Celtics came away with a thrilling 141-133 double-overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night in what may very well have been the best game the NBA has seen this season, and now, the Celtics can head into the All-Star break feeling pretty darn good about themselves at 38-16. While Boston […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoMarcus Smart admits Kevin Garnett jersey retirement video package got him 'fired up' vs. Clippers

Marcus Smart was one of the best players on the court on Thursday, as his Boston Celtics took down the Los Angeles Clippers in a thrilling double overtime encounter. Smart finished with 31 points (10-of-20 from the floor, 6-of-8 from the line), five 3-pointers, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals, as he helped his […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoJayson Tatum admits it's hard to keep a poker face because basketball is a game of emotions

The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers required two extra periods on Thursday to determine the winner of what was a truly tremendous affair. It was Boston that finally emerged with a 141-133 victory in the epic showdown, with Celtics rising All-Star forward Jayson Tatum leading the way for his squad with a game-high […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoJayson Tatum has officially arrived as a superstar

Young Boston Celtics talent Jayson Tatum was always projected to be someone with special abilities that would translate to the NBA, but during the Kyrie Irving era of flat Earth and galaxy-brain thinking, there appeared to be some regressing. One would think, with their third-eye of course (hey, Kyrie!), maybe Tatum was closer to the […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoBrad Stevens reveals Jayson Tatum 'plays his heart out' when against Kawhi Leonard

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens revealed that whenever Jayson Tatum goes up against LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, he always “plays his heart out.” Tatum dropped 39 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the Celtics’ double-overtime win over the Clippers on Thursday. After the game, Stevens revealed that Tatum always puts his best foot […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Kemba Walker hails Jayson Tatum's performance vs Clippers as his best 'thus far'

The Boston Celtics’ double-overtime triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers was one of the great games of the season. One of the biggest talking points for fans — and Kemba Walker — is the incredible scoring display by Jayson Tatum against one of the favorites to win the NBA Finals. Tatum finished with an incredible […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Brad Stevens has hilarious reaction to Montrezl Harrell's dunk on Grant Williams

The Boston Celtics and Brad Stevens breathed a sigh of relief after taking down the LA Clippers in a double-overtime classic. However, they had to endure some blunders on the way to the W, such as Montrezl Harrell’s powerful slam on Grant Williams during the last two minutes of the second OT. This particular highlight […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoVIDEO: Kemba Walker sends Landry Shamet flying with the nasty crossover

The Boston Celtics and LA Clippers duked it out on TNT on Thursday night, and the Celtics came away victorious in a thrilling double-overtime contest. While Landry Shamet of the Clippers drilled a clutch triple to send the game to its second overtime, Kemba Walker and the Celtics would have the last laugh as the […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoClippers' Landy Shamet nails game-tying 3-pointer vs. Celtics to send game into double OT

The game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics is the final NBA game before the much-anticipated All-Star Weekend. So needless to say, there were a lot of eyes on the game. Landry Shamet just caught the attention of the entire league when he turned an already epic game into a double-overtime thriller with […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoVIDEO: Celtics' Jayson Tatum puts JaMychal Green on a poster

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum is ending the first half of the season with a bang. He put Los Angeles Clippers big man JaMychal Green on a poster. ⚒️ TATUM ⚒️ 📺: @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/b9BypNq0cs — NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2020 Tatum, who is heading to his first All-Star game this season, is averaging 22.1 points, […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 5 jersey

During Thursday’s showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Boston Celtics announced they’re going to retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 5 jersey next season at TD Garden. The Celtics announced Kevin Garnett's No. 5 jersey will be retired. (via @NotoriousOHM) pic.twitter.com/80Nyo1S5rO — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 14, 2020 Garnett felt honored and thankful when […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoDoc Rivers speaks out on Kevin Garnett changing the culture for Celtics

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers spoke with the media ahead of his team’s Thursday night visit to Boston to face the Celtics. He commented on Kevin Garnett and his impact on the Celtics organization. Rivers credited KG for spearheading a much-needed culture change upon his arrival in the summer of 2007. Doc Rivers […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jaylen Brown out vs Clippers due to calf contusion

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown won’t play on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Brown has a left calf contusion. He suffered the injury on Tuesday versus the Houston Rockets: Jaylen Brown has been ruled out of tonight’s game per the Celtics. — Jay King (@ByJayKing) February 13, 2020 The Celtics are 37-16 on […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoReport: Celtics' Marcus Smart avoids fine for voicing frustrations about foul calls after loss to Rockets

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will not be fined after voicing his frustrations about foul calls after Boston’s loss to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. After the Celtics lost to the Rockets, Smart told Celtics reporters he wasn’t pleased how the Rockets got more calls than Boston […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics president Danny Ainge reacts to possibility of signing Isaiah Thomas

The Boston Celtics are one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but they could use more firepower. Former Celtics star Isaiah Thomas is available after he was waived by the Los Angeles Clippers following his trade from the Washington Wizards, but Celtics president Danny Ainge doesn’t seem too interested in bringing IT back […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoJaylen Brown responds to pre-draft criticism that he was 'too smart'

Jaylen Brown was one of the most mysterious high-level prospects to break into the NBA in the last five years. The Boston Celtics guard played for Cal Berkeley, a school that hasn’t made waves in the NBA since Jason Kidd, yet one of the most fascinating stories is about his intellect, rather than his play. […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics push back Feb. 24 flight to allow players to attend Kobe Bryant memorial

The Boston Celtics will play the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on Feb. 23, but it seems they will stick around for at least another day. Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reported the Celtics have pushed back their Feb. 24 flight so as to allow players and staff to attend Kobe Bryant’s […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Brad Stevens sometimes gets Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum's names mixed up

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens sometimes gets Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s names mixed up. At least that’s what Brown told Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report: Even Brad Stevens gets @FCHWPO's and @jaytatum0’s names mixed up 😂 Season premiere of “Take It There” with @TaylorRooks — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) February 12, 2020 No […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoRumor: Celtics want Gordon Hayward around for the long haul

The Boston Celtics have no plans of moving forward Gordon Hayward, instead looking to keep him as part of the team’s future. Hayward has a player option he can pick up at the end of this season. If he does, it could be an expensive 2020-21 season for the Celtics, who could be paying a […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoMarcus Smart believes Celtics should get 'superstar calls' given star-laden roster

The Boston Celtics fell to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday in what was an awesome encounter between two playoff-bound squads. It was the Rockets who emerged with the 116-105 victory, but the win was not without controversy. Celtics guard Marcus Smart spoke out after his team’s frustrating loss, taking aim at the game officials, who […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Marcus Smart ignores Kemba Walker's advice of venting on officiating: 'I don't care'

The Houston Rockets snapped the Boston Celtics’ seven-game win streak on Tuesday after a barrage of late-game free-throw shooting helped them to a 116-105 win. Marcus Smart was disgusted by the officiating, ignoring Kemba Walker’s advice to let it go. The refs allowed the Rockets to shoot 16 free throws in the final period, cashing […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jaylen Brown plays down concerns over calf injury

The Boston Celtics experienced quite a scare on Tuesday night when their budding star Jaylen Brown had to abruptly leave their match against the Houston Rockets due to a left calf contusion. With Boston having just one more remaining game before the All-Star break this weekend, the team has some leeway to give the 23-year-old […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jaylen Brown suffers calf contusion in loss to Rockets

Things didn’t go well late in the game for the Boston Celtics. Not only did they fail to capitalize after cutting the Houston Rockets lead down to two in the fourth quarter (ultimately succumbing to a 116-105 defeat), but they also now need to worry about the health of star shooting guard Jaylen Brown. If […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoKendrick Perkins blasts Nets' Kyrie Irving on Celtics stint

Former Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins has never been shy about letting his opinions be known. That hasn’t changed recently as he provided some commentary for Tuesday’s matchup between the Celtics and the Houston Rockets. During the broadcast, Perkins shared his opinion on former Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving, (via NBC Sports Boston). .@KendrickPerkins: "Kyrie […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoBrad Stevens addresses Rockets' style, small-ball lineup

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens might have his work cut out for him as his team faces off against a small-ball Houston Rockets squad on Tuesday. “They’ve done that a lot ..The uniqueness of it is they’re going to be doing it for 48 min a game.They’re special at switching..When teams start staring at […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoJaylen Brown speaks out on re-aggravating his ankles seemingly every game

It seems like Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown is re-aggravating his ankles every other game. Brown, who plans to play through the soreness, says the NBA schedule doesn’t help him with his recovery: Brown on playing despite two sore ankles: "We got a game every other day. You can't really get the rest you […]

Denver Nuggets · 5 years agoCeltics' Jayson Tatum, Nuggets' Nikola Jokic named NBA Players of the Week

Nikola Jokic and Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week. Jokic averaged 27.3 points, 14.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists as the Denver Nuggets went 3-0. Tatum, meanwhile, put up 29.8 points and 7.5 rebounds as the Boston Celtics went 4-0: NBA Players of the Week for Week 16. West: Nikola Jokic […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoJaylen Brown not expected to miss time after injuring both ankles

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is dealing with injuries to both ankles, but he is not expected to miss any time, according to Marc D’Amico of the Celtics’ team website. D’Amico notes that it sounds like Brown will play in the team’s matchup with the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night and that the Celtics do […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jayson Tatum is blossoming into a superstar

Last season, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was expected by many to take a big leap. Instead, he ended up being one of the more disappointing players in the NBA during the 2018-19 campaign. He wasn’t bad by any means, but he showed little to no progression from his rookie campaign, and some of the […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoKemba Walker admits he wanted Marvin Williams to sign with Celtics

Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker was thrilled with the possibility of reuniting with his former Charlotte Hornets teammate Marvin Williams. The 33-year-old forward was waived by the Hornets on Friday. But even before the Celtics could snag Williams off the free agency pool, they were beaten to the punch by the Milwaukee Bucks, who waived Dragan […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics star Kemba Walker claims Marcus Smart is ‘no question’ the defensive player of the year

The Boston Celtics managed to win a close one over the Oklahoma City Thunder, thanks to a concerted team effort. Marcus Smart held up the fort on defense, making a key steal to help the Cs win. Kemba Walker was more than thankful that Smart was there to help the team win on defense. He’s […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics G Jaylen Brown injures both ankles, severity unknown

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has been in and out of the rotation as of late, but he might be down for the count after injuring both his ankles on Sunday. Brown returned to the lineup against the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. However, he revealed he rolled his […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoVIDEO: Marcus Smart seals 1-point Celtics win vs. Thunder with clutch steal

Marcus Smart will probably never be the guy to be a threat to drop a triple-double on a nightly basis, but what the Boston Celtics guard lacks in statistical production, he more than makes up for in hustle and perimeter defense. Facing a nine-point deficit at half time, Smart helped lead a Celtics comeback that […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoMarcus Smart more concerned with cancer survivor than anything else after tumble

The Boston Celtics might as well be the “walking wounded” given the amount of injuries the roster has sustained as of late. Guard Marcus Smart avoided any such issue despite crashing into the Atlanta Hawks bench on Friday night, though he was more concerned about who he crashed into when he flew into the crowd. […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoJayson Tatum becomes youngest Celtics player with 8 straight 20-point games

The Boston Celtics have a lot to be proud of this season, including having two All-Star representatives in Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum. The latter notably continues to impress, including making history as the youngest Celtic with eight-straight 20-point games. Tatum achieved the rare feat during Friday’s close win over the Atlanta Hawks at TD […]

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