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If NBA fans are bummed that they don’t have any basketball to see, they should feel comfortable by the fact that they’re also struggling to live their lives without basketball. A couple of the league’s most exciting players have come clean with their basketball withdrawal recently. The surprise admission began with a hapless question from […]

Professional basketball players have little to do these days in light of the recent work stoppage. The coronavirus pandemic forced the NBA to put the 2019-20 regular season on hold. With players and coaches being told to isolate as often as possible in order to help stop the spread. Naturally, the players are still trying […]

NBA players are doing all sorts of crazy stuff to cope up with the boredom after the league suspended its season due to the coronavirus outbreak. As for Tacko Fall, the Boston Celtics big man requested everyone not to mind him as he showcases his epic dance moves on TikTok. And man, were his ever […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has been repeatedly trying to find some levity amid the panic over the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 9, he posted this hilarious poem to remind folks to wash their hands. Roses are red,Violets are blue,Wash your hands!WASH YOUR HANDS! — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) March 9, 2020 Then, before what would […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is keeping an upbeat attitude amid the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The 26-year-old defensive lynchpin turned to humor to diffuse the dire situation that has ravaged the entire world. Smart, who is in self-quarantine like the rest of the league, posted on Twitter a rather hilarious take on having the […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum shared a message of hope and safety on the NBA’s official Twitter account on Friday, warning fans and viewers to be cautious about their health during the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). “These are tough times, but we’ll get through them together,” Tatum said in a video clip shared by the […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter tried to make some light out of the gruesome COVID-19 pandemic. Medical experts have instructed everyone to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds. Kanter has been abiding by their advice. According to him, he has washed his hands for 20 seconds 57 times in one day. Me […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown offered some words of mature advice to his hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Brown advised his fans that the next two weeks could be very different: These next two weeks could be very different prepare yourselves and handle with maturity — […]

At least five NBA teams are being told to self-quarantine as a fallout from the league’s decision to suspend the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps. The Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and the Cleveland Cavaliers all have one thing in common: […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown is now a public health official as he campaigned on social media on Wednesday evening for folks to take precautions to prevent the spread of pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19). The Celtics shooting guard/small forward took to Twitter in a series of tweets tell his followers the serious need for good personal […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers just tied one of the greatest basketball minds in league history, Red Auerbach, in terms of coaching wins on Tuesday. Rivers recorded his 938th career victory as a coach and tied the legendary Auerbach for 11th on the NBA’s all-time wins list. Rivers achieved the historic feat in […]

Jayson Tatum forged his name beside basketball legend Larry Bird en route to helping the Boston Celtics clinch a playoffs berth. In their 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, Tatum finished with 30 points, tying the Celtics’ franchise record of five straight road games with at least 30 points. Among the legendary players […]

The Boston Celtics are headed to the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season under head coach Brad Stevens. The Celtics clinched a playoff spot on Tuesday by defeating the Indiana Pacers. Celtics edge Pacers to clinch 6th consecutive playoff berth https://t.co/Yfw4FxOLK3 pic.twitter.com/MWqDgXUAmv — theScore NBA (@theScoreNBA) March 11, 2020 This year’s Celtics team could very […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has a simple message for viewers at home concerned about the spread of the coronavirus: wash your hands. The 6-foot-10 big man for the Eastern Conference club wrote “WASH HANDS” on the side of his kicks before Tuesday’s matchup between the Celtics and the Pacers in Indiana. Very important message!! […]

It doesn’t look like Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown will make his return to the lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens told reporters on Tuesday he “doubts” Brown’s hamstring injury will heal before Thursday’s big matchup versus Milwaukee. Brad Stevens says there’s no further update on Jaylen Brown’s […]

After going on a scoring rampage since the All-Star break, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has had a rather tame showing in the team’s last couple of games. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is not in any way alarmed by this mini-slump though, claiming that other teams’ defense have simply been more locked in on […]

Tacko Fall might be one of the most beloved players in the NBA, as fans at Boston Celtics home games frequently rally for an appearance for the 7-foot-5 big man in blowouts. Recently, Fall showcased his tremendous defensive talents in an exhibition event that featured some of the hardest players to guard in Fall’s career. […]

The Boston Celtics might need a little more than just some sheer shamrock luck to snap out of a recent funk. The Celtics have lost four straight games at home, interrupted only by a nonconvincing win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road. What do they all have in common? They’ve all resulted from blown […]

Kemba Walker’s late turnover on Sunday certainly cost the Boston Celtics the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But as far as the rest of his teammates are concerned, the blame should not be put on his shoulders alone. Per Jay King of The Athletic, Gordon Hayward — along with other Boston players — came […]

Kemba Walker was certainly frustrated after his late-game gaffe that cost the Boston Celtics the W against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Up one with the ball and just 13.8 seconds left, the game seemed fairly certain for the Celtics. Marcus Smart would then inbound the ball to Walker. However, rather than fouling, Thunder point guards […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics were engrossed in a tough battle that saw all of them play fantastic basketball for the TD Garden crowd. However, Chris Paul wasn’t able to fully focus on the game as he was heckled by a disrespectful teenager. A video by Celtics on NBC Sports Boston showed Paul […]

The NBA is still grappling with how best to handle the coronavirus, acknowledging the possibility of games being played without fans in the arena. If that does prove to be a reality, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens hopes the league moves some of the game times up earlier in the day: Brad Stevens said […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart received a glaring recommendation from NBA superstar-turned-analyst Dwyane Wade last week. “The Flash” commended the gritty guard for his fearless tenacity on the defensive side of the basketball and claimed he should be named Defensive Player of the Year this 2019-20 season. Smart acknowledged Wade’s kind words in a Twitter […]

Red Auerbach must be smiling. The Boston Celtics are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, and Marcus Smart has built a convincing case as one of the team’s most important pillars. Former Celtic and 2008 NBA champion Kendrick Perkins recognizes his importance in the team. The former Celtic, who now works as […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has always been intelligent. The fourth-year pro took graduate classes during his freshman year at Cal Berkeley, has taught courses at both Harvard and MIT and is a chess master. However, Brown’s biggest focus will always be basketball and the Celtics swingman has opinions on how other players in the […]

The Boston Celtics have upgraded small forward Gordon Hayward to probable for Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hayward has missed the last two games for the Celtics because of a knee contusion: The Celtics say Jaylen Brown will remain out tomorrow against Oklahoma City, while Gordon Hayward is probable to play after missing […]

In 2008, the Boston Celtics won their first NBA championship Larry Bird led the team in 1986. Facing off against their bitter rivals in the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston won in six games to clinch the title. In that pivotal game six matchup in Boston, Celtics CEO Wyc Grousbeck detailed his interaction with New England […]

NBA games could look very different in the coming months. The NBA recently released a memo to all 30 teams stating that they should prepare contingency plans in the event that they need to play games in an empty arena due to the spread of the coronavirus. Boston Celtics All-Star Kemba Walker reacted to the […]

The Boston Celtics are banged up right now, with both Jaylen Brown and Gordon Hayward sidelined with injuries. But there seems to be good notes on that front. Hayward, who has been dealing with a knee bruised and has missed the last couple of games as a result, could return as soon as Sunday when […]

Faced with a depleted roster that was notably missing stars Jaylen Brown and Gordon Hayward, you’d expect a heavy burden to be put on Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum to carry the load as the team matched up with the Utah Jazz on Friday. However, despite the game being within single digits for most of […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is best known as one of the most fearsome lockdown defenders in the league today. On Friday night against the Utah Jazz, the 26-year-old showcased some nice moves from his offensive repertoire. At the 9:39 mark of the third quarter of the Celtics-Jazz match-up at the TD Garden, Smart figured […]

The New England Patriots are hoping to convince Tom Brady to stay in 2020. Julian Edelman is definitely doing his part. Nearly two weeks until free agency begins, Edelman sent the Boston Celtics t-shirts, campaigning for Brady to stay in New England. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9aJ9t3Akpx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Last weekend, Edelman was seen with Brady at a men’s basketball game […]

Boston Celtics general manager and President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge admitted that he wanted to make some trade moves at the February trade deadline. While Ainge did not drop specific details, he revealed that the players he desired were still wanted by the other team. As such, they would want a ‘home run’ of […]

It doesn’t sound like Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge is going to sign Jamal Crawford or anyone on the open market. In an interview with Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald, Ainge talked about staying away from the players who are on the free agent market: Clearly, however, Danny Ainge is of […]

The Boston Celtics will be without Jaylen Brown and Gordon Hayward on Friday against the Utah Jazz. Brown is out for a week due to a hamstring injury, while Hayward is considered day-to-day with a knee contusion: Gordon Hayward and Jaylen Brown are officially out tomorrow vs. Utah — John Karalis 🇬🇷🇺🇦 (@John_Karalis) March 5, […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 by the league office after going after the officials in Tuesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Smart notably was held back by his team after getting very heated from a call made by the referees. The defensive ace had to be […]

Boston Celtics swingman Semi Ojeleye typically does not get a ton of opportunities. Ojeleye entered Wednesday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers averaging just over 14 minutes per game, and he has more of a reputation as a defensive grinder than a stopper. But given the Celtics were without both Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown and Gordon […]

Boston Celtics swingman and February’s Eastern Conference Player of the Month Jayson Tatum has spoken at length about his admiration for the late Kobe Bryant in recent years. Tatum has said he sought to apply the “Mamba Mentality” to his own game and, apparently, he wanted to be like “Bean” from a very young age. […]

The Boston Celtics are listing small forward Gordon Hayward as day-to-day. Hayward suffered a right knee contusion on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. He won’t play on Wednesday when the Celtics take on the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers: #NEBHInjuryReport update: Jayson Tatum will play tonight. Jaylen Brown (right hamstring strain) will likely be reassessed in a […]