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The Chicago Bulls have won six NBA championships in their history, all of which came when Michael Jordan graced the hardwood of the Chicago Stadium and the United Center in the ’90s. Along the way, the Bulls forged numerous heated rivalries that are still remembered today. Obviously, Chicago got the upper hand most of the […]

Boston Celtics boss man Danny Ainge shared a quick anecdote in light of the NBA’s hiatus. After taking a guess that the NBA Draft won’t be held on the scheduled June 25 date, he mentioned how the interviewing process played such a vital part in drafting players, including Rajon Rondo. Specifically, Ainge needed to meet […]

Few rivalries in professional sports have been able to stand the test of time like the one between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. Although the rivalry hasn’t been incredibly intense in recent years with the Lakers struggling and Boston remaining among the league’s best teams in the Eastern Conference, the bitter rivalry saw […]

When it comes to competitive sports, few others compare to the intensity of the NBA Playoffs. As such, this annual event has brought about some of the most memorable individual performances in the history of the sport. As they say, the best of them shine when the lights are the brightest. Below we take a […]

Let’s operate under the assumption that the 2019-20 NBA campaign is toast. I’m not saying it will be, but let’s pretend for now that the next step is the offseason. That will open up a world of possibilities for teams around the league. One interesting club to monitor this coming summer is the Boston Celtics. […]

The vicious clothesline that Boston Celtics forward Kevin McHale laid on Los Angeles Lakers big man Kurt Rambis during the 1984 NBA Finals is one of the most notorious plays in NBA history. It’s also a personal favorite play of Danny Ainge. On the “Locked In” Celtics podcast, the current Celtics general manager and president […]

The Boston Celtics are the winningest organization in NBA history. Upon researching and reviewing Celtics news, the franchise has collected 17 titles and made the playoffs a total of 57 times. To win 17 rings, you have to have Hall of Fame players to work with. However, having the right coach to lead the team […]

According to Jaylen Brown, title banner No. 18 is on the way for the Boston Celtics. While getting together with Tacko Fall for some guitar and dance lessons, Brown had an import message: the Celtics will win their 18th title. Here is the aforementioned exchange, via John Karalis of Mass Live: On Monday, Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown and […]

Michael Jordan’s competitive nature was abundantly clear even in the mildest of settings. As the docuseries “The Last Dance” detailed on Sunday, the Chicago Bulls legend once took Danny Ainge’s offer for golf, only to get a massive payback with a 63-point performance against the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. As Ainge narrated it, he […]

To be completely honest, rivalries today pale in comparison to that of many years ago. That may not exactly be a bad thing, but there’s no denying that the animosity between teams has somehow dwindled in the buddy-buddy world of today’s NBA. Even for the Heat. Nevertheless, this has not prevented us from reliving some […]

The Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown published an editorial in The Guardian reflecting on the coronavirus pandemic. Brown warned against misinformation, and encouraged citizens to support each other and be aware of how Covid-19 is exposing pre-existing inequities. “If you have the means, I urge you to extend a hand to a neighbor or friend who […]

Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal figure into this story: Just recently, the basketball world was taken by surprise after two of the top prospects of the upcoming NBA Draft opted to forgo their one year in college, and instead, sign with the NBA G-League. According to reports, Isaiah Todd and Jalen Green — two high […]

The 2019-20 NBA campaign was suspended last month due to COVID-19, and there is still no timetable for its return. While it hasn’t been an easy situation for anybody, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward sees a benefit in the situation: getting some rest. “That’s one positive from this whole thing is everybody’s been able to […]

The Boston Celtics were arguably Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat’s biggest rivals in the East during the so-called “Big Three” era from 2011 to 2014. D-Wade acknowledged that on Friday when asked by a fan during his AMA session with Bleacher Report. The three-time NBA champion bared that it was the Celtics that challenged […]

If he had an MVP vote for the 2019-20 season, Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum would give it to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Jayson Tatum Says LeBron is MVP 👀 The Celtics star also gives out other NBA awards and talks about the G League vs. the NCAA during an interview with […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has his teammate’s back. The third-year Celtics forward, a first-time All-Star in 2020, expressed his belief that veteran guard Marcus Smart is deserving of the 2019-20 NBA Defensive Player of the Year distinction while speaking to Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report. Rooks: If the season was over today, who would […]

A decade ago, the Los Angeles Lakers headed into an epic rematch in the NBA Finals with the arch-rival Boston Celtics. Kevin Garnett and company were able to take down Kobe Bryant’s squad two years prior as Los Angeles lost in six games, but in 2010, it was a different story for the purple and […]

In the second part of our 10th-anniversary series reflecting on the back-to-back titles won by the Los Angeles Lakers, Derek Fisher talks about the players on these championship teams that didn’t get the credit that they deserved for the roles they played in the team’s success. Although this team was stacked with talented players with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers possess the second-most championships in NBA history, which makes them a huge target for other franchises gunning for their own postseason success. While in the process of winning 16 titles, the Lakers made plenty of rivals along the way due to frequent conflicts in the playoffs and multiple Finals appearances against […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker is the latest star athlete to donate headphones to help students and educators navigate the extended school closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Students and schools around the country have been forced to adopt e-learning measures on the fly, including online music classes. “It’s times like these where we need […]

With 17 championships in franchise history and a total of 57 playoff appearances, the Boston Celtics are the winningest organization in NBA history. Upon researching and reviewing Celtics news, the C’s won their first championship back in 1957 under the leadership of Boston icon Red Auerbach. The franchise won eight titles in a row at […]

Throughout his 19-year NBA career, Paul Pierce rubbed a whole lot of people the wrong way. He was brash and cocky, and the fact that he regularly ripped the hearts out of opponents with clutch shots didn’t exactly help his standing, either. Just ask Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, who recently explained how he was not […]

The Boston Celtics plan on retiring Kevin Garnett’s No. 5 next season, but Ray Allen hasn’t decided whether he’ll be in attendance for that or for KG’s induction into the Hall of Fame. On Cedric Maxwell’s podcast, Allen discussed his frayed relationship with his ex-teammates and said “it would take Kevin and I to have […]

Before Kevin Garnett was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics during the summer of 2007, he almost went to the Los Angeles Lakers. Remember: at the time, Garnett basically held all of the cards. He didn’t want to leave the Timberwolves, but because Minnesota wanted to trade him, he essentially got to […]

The Toronto Raptors have only been an NBA franchise since 1995, but over that time, they have accrued quite a few rivals. No, there are no Lakers-Celtics or Knicks-Heat types of rivalries here, but the Raptors do have some teams that they have clashed with quite a bit. By now, we also know that Toronto […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum does not mind using the nickname “The Problem,” which was inadvertently given to him by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Fans or in-game announcers are usually the ones who christen players with monickers, but it was “The King” who described Tatum as “a problem” for the rest of the […]

In just three years in the league, Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum has already broken the ankles of Paul George and dunked all over LeBron James. Speaking with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, the 22-year-old walked fans through two of the best highlights of his young career thus far. On breaking George’s ankles, Tatum recalled that […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum joined ESPN’s The Jump Monday, and—among other things—reiterated his recent comments on Instagram Live that he disagreed with the outcome of the 2018-19 regular-season MVP award. The outcome saw the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo best the Houston Rockets’ James Harden. On IG, Tatum said Harden “definitely should have won back […]

The Boston Celtics were one of the top teams in the East before the season had to be suspended due to the coronavirus. Nowadays, the team faces a different kind of opponent as the league is still shut down due to the coronavirus. With the imposed community quarantine, it’s becoming more difficult to keep morale […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward says there’s one positive thing which has come out of the NBA hiatus. Hayward, who has an extensive injury history now, says players getting to rest their bodies could be very beneficial if the season starts up again in the summer: “Yeah, I think that’s one positive from this […]

WWE fans in the Boston area may be in for a treat someday in the future. On his podcast, Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter gave an answer to the question no one knew they wanted: Who would in a WWE match between himself and former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. "That would […]

One idea for the 2019-20 NBA season to start up again after its coronavirus-forced hiatus last month is to isolate the players from the normally seated fans in arenas, with some even suggesting relocating franchises to play out the remaining schedule in neutral locations away from COVID-19. However, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has trouble […]

The New York Knicks may be the laughingstock of the NBA right now, and I understand that has been the case for the better part of the last two decades. But there was a time when the Knicks were legitimately good. New York only has a couple of championships to its name and has not […]

The NBA has seen several rivalries over the years. In days of old, Magic Johnson’s Lakers squared off against Larry Bird and the Celtics. In later years, Michael Jordan and the Bulls were pitted against Isiah Thomas and his “Bad Boy” Pistons. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, however, the term “rivalry” is a bit fresh. The […]

CHARLOTTE- Kemba Walker may be a member of the Boston Celtics, but his moments in the purple and teal are unforgettable. Walker created a mystique that buzz city needed ever since players like Alonzo Morning, Larry Johnson, Dell Curry, and a few others left. Those three guys put the city of Charlotte on the map […]

The Boston Celtics‘ all-time depth chart is more known for their centers and forwards than their shooting guards, but that doesn’t mean a whole lot of good to great two-guards have not come through Beantown. As a matter of fact, the Celtics have some Hall-of-Famers at this position. So, here are the five best shooting […]

A whole lot of good point guards have come and go through the Boston Celtics‘ depth chart, many of which played a significant role in helping the Celtics raise 17 championship banners. But who are the best floor generals to ever grace Beantown? Here are the top five point guards in Celtics history: 5. Nate […]

The Boston Celtics were the first ever NBA franchise to 17 championships. And it’s no wonder that they have had a lot of great talent come through their doors. But for now, let’s just focus on the power forward position of their numerous storied depth charts. Here are the top five power forwards in Celtics […]

Jayson Tatum was asked about his top-three players in the NBA during an Instagram Live conversation with basketball skills coach Pep Stanciel. The Celtics forward’s response was interesting at the least, putting LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard next to Kevin Durant, who has yet to play since Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals: “LeBron, […]