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Having won the title on no less than a record 17 separate occasions, the Boston Celtics are currently the most successful team in NBA history. Since the franchise’s inception in 1946, one of the main reasons why the Celtics have been able to remain as one of the top teams in the league is because […]

Rick Pitino used to coach the Boston Celtics. Most Celtics fans get angry at the mere mention of Kyrie Irving. His tumultuous two-year stint in Beantown was mired in confusion. His personality and leadership style didn’t click with he rest of the team’s young core. However, Iona head coach Rick Pitino thinks that the judgment […]

On the latest episode of the All The Smoke Podcast hosted by former NBA forwards Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Paul Pierce talked about the irony of being drafted by the Boston Celtics after growing up a Los Angeles Lakers fan. Pierce says he hated the Celtics growing up in Los Angeles, which made it all the more […]

Several players around the NBA landscape are coming up with creative ways to utilize their down time in light of the league’s coronavirus suspension. For Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, it’s TikTok — more specifically, his first TikTok. With his camera rolling, Tatum danced to “Get Loose” by Kblast & Huncha Da Rocksta — a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently went on Instagram Live to do an impromptu Q&A in the midst of the current NBA hiatus. Interestingly, one of the things he talked about was the epic Eastern Conference Finals between his Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics back in 2012. After taking a 2-0 series lead, […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart announced he has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, while other members of the Celtics organization are awaiting test results, according to Jay King of The Athletic. The Celtics are still waiting on some tests, according to sources. There’s still a possibility Marcus Smart isn’t the only person in the […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart took to Twitter to announce he tested positive for the coronavirus. I was tested 5 days ago and the results came back tonight, which were positive. Ive been self quarantined since the test, thank goodness. COVID-19 must be taken w the highest of seriousness. I know it’s a #1 priority […]

The coronavirus pandemic continues to have a profound impact on American life and culture, including in the world of sports. Just hours after a trio of persons affiliated with the Philadelphia 76ers tested positive for coronavirus, the Los Angeles Lakers revealed two players have tested positive. Now, the Boston Celtics have announced one of their […]

Boston Celtics icon Paul Pierce could have captured his second NBA title in 2010, but the Celtics lost to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7 at Staples Center. On the latest episode of the All The Smoke Podcast hosted by former NBA forwards Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Pierce said he still hasn’t watched […]

On the latest episode of the All The Smoke Podcast hosted by former NBA forwards Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce talked about his beef with former teammate Ray Allen. Allen won a championship and was a three-time All-Star as a member of the Celtics, but his departure to the Miami Heat as a free agent […]

On the latest episode of the All The Smoke Podcast hosted by former NBA forwards Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce talked about the night which changed his life forever. Pierce is referring to when he got stabbed at a Boston nightclub. The Celtics icon, who now works for ESPN as an analyst, says he got […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Marcus Smart is doing a three-part giveaway on Twitter. Smart is asking Celtics fans to choose which hairdo they love the most of his: Choose you fav hairdo. Reply A B C or D. The 136th response on my reply feed gets a autographed roll of toilet paper mailed to em. […]

The Boston Celtics have solidified themselves as a legitimate title contender in 2019-20 after enduring a tumultuous and underwhelming stint the season prior. Kemba Walker’s humble character and down to earth nature have allowed him to flourish as the C’s new vocal leader and floor general. Jaylen Brown has blossomed into a two-way star, and […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum needed three emojis to react to Tom Brady’s goodbye letter to New England Patriots fans. Brady announced on Tuesday he’s leaving the Patriots after a legendary run. Tatum, like everyone in the sports world, recognizes Brady as the GOAT: 🐐🐐🐐 https://t.co/eGy5zLvep9 — Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 17, 2020 Does […]

Although the 2019-20 season has bee suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus, reports reveal that the Boston Celtics will continue paying its team-employed game-night staff through the scheduled regular season, per John Karalis of MassLive. Game-night staff employees include performers, locker room attendants, ball boys, scorer’s table crew, and the statistics crew. According to a […]

As part of a recent interview with The Athletic’s Omari Sankofa II, former Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen lamented the fact that he didn’t get to spend as much time as he would’ve liked with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash just outside Los Angeles on Jan. 26. Sadly, all […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter continues his online trolling ways amid the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has been wreaking havoc across the world. The NBA has suspended its 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign shortly after Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for the virus. The entire league is currently on the lookout […]

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 […]