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Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker could be cleared for limited minutes in Tuesday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets, according to a report from NBC Sports Boston. Kemba Walker may play on Tuesday, and if he does, Brad Stevens said his minutes will be limited. — A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) March 2, 2020 […]

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics squared off in a marquee matchup on Saturday night in a thrilling overtime contest that ultimately resulted in the Rockets earning their sixth straight win by a score of 111-110. Both teams still find themselves jockeying for playoff position in the final two months of the regular season. The […]

The Houston Rockets have been on a roll since they turned into the Pocket Rockets. They are now winners of six straight and 10 of their last 12 contests after squeezing past the similarly surging Boston Celtics with a 111-110 thriller on Saturday. Russell Westbrook led the charge with a monster 41 points on an […]

The Boston Celtics put up a strong fight against the Houston Rockets, but they eventually fell at home against the smallball force in the West. Jaylen Brown credited their loss to Russell Westbrook’s outstanding play in the overtime win. Brown spoke to the press after their narrow 111-110 defeat and talked about what cost them […]

Former Boston Celtics forward Antoine Walker made a bold statement about current rising star Jayson Tatum. Walker appeared on First Things First on Fox Sports 1 and claimed that Tatum has undoubtedly arrived as that “next Celtic,” going as far as comparing him to Larry Bird and Paul Pierce in terms of being the face […]

The match between the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets is one of the most exciting games to watch on Saturday night. However, poor officiating has seemingly affected the game, as Jayson Tatum got a flagrant foul out of nowhere. Tatum was trying to get a moving fadeaway shot during the start of the fourth quarter […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says Jayson Tatum’s “greatest strength” is his “emotional ability” to be great at any moment in the game. "Tatum's greatest strength to me, is his emotional ability to be great at any moment," said Celtics HC Brad Stevens. — A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) February 29, 2020 Tatum has appeared […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kemba Walker could make his return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Walker is still recovering from a knee injury and won’t play against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. #NEBHInjuryReport Kemba Walker (knee) worked out today and the plan is to have him play 3-on-3 tomorrow. If […]

WWE Smackdown was in Beantown for Friday night’s show, and for Boston Celtics big man Tacko Fall, this presented a great opportunity for him to catch the spectacle live. The rookie even had an opportunity to personally meet one of his idols, John Cena, in a backstage moment that was captured by the cameras of […]

Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum has played phenomenal in February, averaging 30.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 steals. The 21-year-old is also shooting 51.4 percent from the field and 77.9 percent from the line this month. In a recent interview with Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports, Celtics big man Enes Kanter spoke out on […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter has had the best seat in the house in terms of watching Jayson Tatum’s rise to stardom in the NBA. Kanter says Tatum, who made his first All-Star team this season, just keep getting better and better seemingly every month for the Celtics: "I’ve never seen a player improve […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker is aiming toward a return from a knee injury next week. He has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets, but head coach Brad Stevens says he’s set to ramp up his workload over the weekend, according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Walker could be […]

Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics take on James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Walker could return to the lineup after missing games this week due to his knee injury, although nothing has been confirmed yet. The Celtics’ floor general spoke to Rachel Nichols of ESPN about the challenge of facing […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kemba Walker was one of the players who decided to keep his No. 8 jersey in honor of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Walker says he wants to keep Bryant’s legacy going, even though he’s playing for the rival Celtics: “It’s definitely a very special number,” Walker told Rachel […]

The NBA has introduced plenty of game-changing statistics with the introduction of advanced analytics in the past few seasons. Yet this particular set of stats are as simple as the eye can see: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has greatly improved after getting his long sideburns to connect with his chin patch. Tatum was averaging 21.5 […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert had some stifling comments prior to facing the Boston Celtics on Thursday, claiming his team no longer looked like the defensive powerhouse it has been in years past. The Jazz recently resorted to yanking Joe Ingles out of the lineup after an initial mandate would have seen newcomer Mike Conley […]

The Boston Celtics took care of business on the road, getting a 114-103 win over the struggling Utah Jazz, despite being short-handed. Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart admitted this non-conference win was for teammate Gordon Hayward, who was met with loud boos from the home crowd despite having left Utah more than two years ago. […]

The Boston Celtics continue to aim for the East’s second-best record as the team took care of Utah, winning 114-103 on Wednesday night. Boston is now only a game behind the East’s current second, defending champions Toronto Raptors, thanks in large part to first-time All-Star Jayson Tatum. The young forward put up an efficient 33 […]

As a member of the 2008  NBA Finals-winning side, Kendrick Perkins may have a hot take or two on how the Boston Celtics are performing as of late. Most of them are positive due to the strong play they are showing, though he reserved his highest praise for Marcus Smart. The Celtics guard is a […]

The relationship between Gordon Hayward and the Utah Jazz won’t likely be repaired any time soon after he left them in 2017 for the Boston Celtics. With that said, Jazz fans made sure to remind Hayward they still haven’t forgiven him for what he did. Fans at the Vivint Smart Home Arena let Hayward know […]

When you think about the best players in the Eastern Conference, the first two names that come to mind are probably Giannis Antetokounmpo and — health permitting — Joel Embiid. Antetokounmpo is clearly in a class of his own, and when Embiid is actually on the floor, he is a force. But who is No. […]

For most, the Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations this season. At 39-17, Boston sits in the third spot in the Eastern Conference and have the fourth-best winning percentage in the entire NBA. With the All-Star break now in the rearview mirror, the Celtics need to put the pedal to the metal and gear up for […]

Shortly after leading the Boston Celtics to a 118-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Jayson Tatum put on his fan hat and asked his childhood idol Carmelo Anthony for a jersey swap, per multiple reports. Carmelo Anthony and Jayson Tatum swapped jerseys after last night's game. — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) February 26, 2020 Carmelo […]

With the All-Star break in the rear-view mirror, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics now set their sights on the playoffs. At third place in the Eastern Conference, the Cs have cemented themselves as solid contenders. With a deep playoff run expected, Tatum challenged himself and the rest of the team to improve on certain […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker says it was killing him sitting on the bench on Sunday against LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. The Lakers and Celtics played in another classic on Sunday, with LA winning by just two points. Walker, who is out with a knee injury, […]

Kemba Walker said this past offseason one of the reasons he signed with the Boston Celtics in free agency was because of Jayson Tatum. Walker and Tatum hung out in Paris and talked about the possibility of playing together on the Celtics. Fast-forward to today and Walker has had the best seat in the house […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum hasn’t done much wrong this season. The talented small forward made his first All-Star team and is starting to turn into a superstar scorer for the Celtics right in front of our eyes. Before being drafted by the Celtics, Tatum played one season at Duke, one of the best […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown was among the many past and present NBA stars to attend Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s memorial service on Monday at Staples Center. The Celtics played the Lakers on Sunday and stayed in Los Angeles so players like Brown, Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum could attend the memorial: “It’s unfortunate that […]

Kemba Walker could come back to the court in the next few days, with an unlikely probability that he may return against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. However, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens will hope to take it slow with his star’s recovery, according to Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports. Walker has missed the […]

The career of 31-year-old swingman Evan Turner is in a state of limbo right now. Turner was recently traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the blockbuster four-team trade that centered around Clint Capela (now with the Atlanta Hawks) and Robert Covington (now with the Houston Rockets). Turner was one of the many pieces […]

As the Eastern Conference playoff picture rounds into form, two teams are emerging as legitimate threats to the Milwaukee Bucks: the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics. The Bucks are undoubtedly the team to beat in the East. With a league-leading 49-8 record, they’ve earned that accolade with a historic 2019-20 season led by reigning […]

Paul Pierce reminisced about his lone NBA championship win and how it came about. The Boston Celtics icon was born and raised in Inglewood and had the unique chance to steal hardware from his hometown upon taking down Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2008, while also taking home Finals MVP honors. On […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are going to finish with the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. It’s inevitable. They will also be the odds-on favorites to reach the finals once the playoffs begin. But with Kawhi Leonard no longer in the East, it’s debatable as to who the Bucks’ biggest threat is. Most people felt […]

On ESPN’s “Get Up,” former NBA player Kendrick Perkins expressed his belief that Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum belongs in the MVP conversation this season. “He is a superstar in the making, listen, Jayson Tatum overnight went from an All-Star to possibly being in the MVP conversation,” Kendrick Perkins said. “When you watch Jayson Tatum […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker won’t play on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. As every Celtics fan knows by now since it’s been very controversial, Walker has some knee pain after playing in the All-Star Game on an ailing knee: #NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs. Portland: Kemba Walker (sore left knee) – OUTRobert Williams (left hip […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just recently managed to edge the team’s longtime Eastern Conference rival in the Boston Celtics at Staples Center. However, Celtics legend Paul Pierce isn’t too concerned with Boston’s recent loss to Los Angeles as the Lakers wouldn’t stand a chance against the heralded Eastern Conference franchise come playoff time — so […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers were able to avenge their worst loss of the season on Sunday by getting the best of the archrival Boston Celtics. Anthony Davis played a major role in this victory with a team-high 32 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocks. The Lakers superstar helped clinch the victory from the […]

The Lakers and Celtics met for their second and final matchup of this regular season on Sunday night. The game went down to the wire, with both sides fighting hard. In the end, though, Los Angeles managed to walk away with a two-point victory, 114-112. Here are three takeaways from the game. 3. Rivals of […]

The Boston Celtics squandered a huge chance to send a big warning to the Western Conference, losing a narrow and highly-competitive tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. Gordon Hayward, who led the team in assists in a 114-112 loss on Sunday afternoon, was disappointed that he and his teammates couldn’t do more for Jayson Tatum’s […]