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Boston Celtics rookie Carsen Edwards just made headlines after putting two former MVPs on a poster. The 5-foot-11 first year guard out of Purdue breezed past 2017 MVP Russel Westbrook on the left wing and drove hard to the basket to meet 2018 MVP James Harden at the rim with a monstrous left-handed slam. Yes, […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum could be away from his young son, Jayson Tatum Jr.—better known as Deuce—for multiple months, depending how far his team goes in the Eastern Conference playoffs. But, that hasn’t stopped the new dad from spending quality time with his son. Tatum posted a video onto his Instagram story showing him […]

Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker is feeling good after making his bubble debut on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Since arriving in Orlando, Walker has been limited in practice due to a nagging left knee injury he suffered in February. However, in a video conference with media members on Sunday, he said he felt good […]

If Boston Celtics fans are feeling a bit anxious about the status of Kemba Walker’s knee, this should help ease some concerns. The All-Star point guard showed some signature burst in his first scrimmage with his teammates in the Orlando bubble on Sunday. After receiving a pass from Jaysom Tatum, Walker sizes us Phoenix Suns […]

Marcus Smart has always been a vocal leader and tone-setter for the Boston Celtics on the defensive end of the floor. Thus, it comes as little surprise Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said Smart’s ability to communicate will play a vital role in Boston’s success in the empty Orlando gyms. Brad Stevens said he told […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart may not look the part, but he is actually quite the acrobat. Some of his pregame routines include doing backflips and handstands. He even garnered attention for doing a kip-up during a game. With that said, while at Disney World, Smart decided to teach his teammate Jaylen Brown some of […]

Jaylen Brown and the rest of the Boston Celtics found themselves on the losing end of their first scrimmage, dropping a 98-84 match against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. The 6-foot-6 swingman admitted that rust played a big factor in their letdown. Jaylen Brown's on takeaways from scrimmage: "Our conditioning. We aren't in as […]

NBC Sports Boston is under fire on social media after the network cut off Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown during his Black Lives Matter segment. After the Celtics played the Oklahoma City Thunder in the team’s first scrimmage game on Friday, Brown did his usual postgame press conference. One of the Boston reporters asked […]

Yes, you heard it right. Former NBA player Nate Robinson plans to enter the boxing industry by fighting YouTuber Jake Paul as an undercard match in the Mike Tyson – Roy Jones Jr. fight. Former Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kendrick Perkins tweeted in support of his long-time friend Nate and said he’ll […]

Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker has provided us with a rather optimistic update on the condition of his knee. Walker has had trouble with his left knee throughout this season, forcing him to miss a handful of games in his debut campaign with the C’s. Nevertheless, Walker is adamant that his knee is okay, and […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kemba Walker is all in for the C’s this season. Teammate Enes Kanter revealed how Walker practically disrupted a recent team meeting to send out a very strong message for the rest of the squad. In the latest episode of The Enes Kanter Show, the 6-foot-10 big man narrated how […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter revealed his top five players in NBA history. Interestingly, he notably omitted Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The Celtics forward has Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird and Shaquille O’Neal on his list. What’s your All-Time Top 5 ? pic.twitter.com/AvFR3hxZc2 — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) July 22, 2020 […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens believes the 2020 All-Star Game changed Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown despite only the former playing in the February game in Chicago, Illinois. Tatum was named an All-Star for the first time in his career, but Brown got snubbed. Stevens said Tuesday that both Tatum and Brown went to […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris turned heads recently by demanding justice for Breonna Taylor instead of answering reporters’ questions during his media availability. On Tuesday, Boston Celtics veteran guard Marcus Smart followed in his footsteps. Taylor is an emergency Medical Technician who was shot in her sleep last March by Louisville police officers executing a […]

Bosotn Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown kept himself busy throughout the lock down period by participating — and even taking the lead — in a number of peaceful protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police back in May. As it turns out, however, Brown has not let […]

Despite rarely seeing the floor this season, Boston Celtics rookie Tacko Fall is undoubtedly one of the league’s most popular players in the 2019-20 NBA campaign. While casual fans glamorize him for his gigantic stature and affable demeanor, Fall has always emphasized that he wants to make a name for himself in other areas and […]

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 […]