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The Boston Celtics have had trade talks with the Houston Rockets centered around big man Clint Capela, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Rockets would prefer to trade Capela to an Eastern Conference team. They’re trying to acquire first-round picks for a deal to get a wing and a center to replace Capela: Sources: […]

It’s that time of the year again when NBA fans keep refreshing their social media feeds for the latest and hottest “Woj bombs” out there. We’re talking about the NBA trade deadline set this upcoming Thursday, February 6. NBA contenders will once again look to shore up their rosters in a bid for a strong […]

With the trade deadline just around the corner, teams have an opportunity to beef up their roster by swapping for that one piece that can bolster their title hopes. For the Boston Celtics, that missing piece to the puzzle may be big man Steven Adams. The Brad Stevens-led squad currently sport a 33-15 record for […]

The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching. Usually, this is the time where contending teams consider making moves to further bolster their chances of winning a championship in June. While some teams found success over the past years by making trades at the deadline (e.g. the Toronto Raptors last season when they traded for Marc […]

As in past years, this season’s All-Star selections have been nothing short of controversial. One player who many folks feel deserved a spot in the All-Star Game is Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown. The former third overall pick has been fantastic for the C’s all season long and has been playing the best basketball of […]

It was a great night for the Boston Celtics as they managed to snap their losing streak against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, there are concerns about the condition of key players Kemba Walker and Enes Kanter. Brad Stevens assured worried fans that there’s nothing to worry about when it comes to their star players. Both […]

Boston Celtics starting point guard Kemba Walker is dealing with a knee injury at the moment. Walker will miss a few games for the Celtics, but the explosive guard says he expects to play in the All-Star game in Chicago: Kemba Walker says he expects to play in the All Star game…"yeah, I'll be back. […]

Matched up against his former teammate in Al Horford, Boston Celtics All-Star forward Jayson Tatum showed no mercy. With a quick hesitation move, Tatum was able to drive past Ben Simmons only to find Horford guarding the paint midway through the first quarter of their game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 21-year-old star then went […]

With Enes Kanter out for the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, that can only mean one thing: It’s Tacko Time! That’s right, two-way rookie Tacko Fall has been activated for tonight Celtics game against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic. If he appears, which is likely, it will mark his fifth game […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker is expected to miss at least two games due to knee soreness, according to head coach Brad Stevens: Brad Stevens said Kemba’s knee soreness flared on Thursday. He will miss at least the next two games. Stevens said it’s not a long term concern but admitted it could be something […]

With the Feb. 6 trade deadline rapidly approaching, many are wondering what the Boston Celtics will do. They don’t exactly have a ton of wiggle room, as they are maxed out in terms of cap space and don’t have any big contracts to send back in trades. Well, unless you count Gordon Hayward, who, for […]

Former NBA center and ESPN personality Kendrick Perkins was feeling himself after sharing an anecdote about the late Kobe Bryant. After honoring the memory of the Los Angeles Lakers great, Perkins soon re-routed to basking in flowers, telling the story of how Bryant once stopped him at a club to tell him he’s one of […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was emotional after learning that he had been selected as a member of this season’s Eastern Conference All-Star team, according to a report from Jay King of The Athletic. Tatum, who’s now in his third season of service with the Celtics, admitted that he nearly cried after hearing that he […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown congratulated his ‘brothers’ Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker for making the NBA All-Star Game. Congrats to my brothers @jaytatum0 and @KembaWalker y’all boys go represent!! 💯 — Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) January 31, 2020 In his third year in the league, Tatum is averaging 21.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. Walker, […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is pleased with Jayson Tatum’s All-Star selection, noting that the swingman was rightfully ‘rewarded.’ Stevens on Jayson Tatum making ASG: “It’s fun to see guys rewarded.” — Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) January 31, 2020 The 21-year-old Tatum was selected as a reserve in the All-Star game. In his third year […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says Jaylen Brown handled not being selected to the All-Star team well. Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was named as a reserve on Thursday. Point guard Kemba Walker will be starting: Brad Stevens said he felt like Jaylen Brown handled not being selected to the All-Star team well. — Tom […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is going to the All-Star game this season and his son is proud of him. ⭐️ My Daddy’s An All-Star ⭐️ Deuce was ready to congratulate @jaytatum0 🥰 pic.twitter.com/Xg2LZDublJ — Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 31, 2020 Jaylen Brown and Tatum are playing like All-Stars this season and, while Brown won’t […]

Kemba Walker may be the best player on the Boston Celtics, but the All-Star says Boston is Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s team. Brown and Tatum are playing like All-Stars this season and it’s a sight everyone in Boston is thrilled to see: “They are two special players,” Walker says, via ESPN. “And this is […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum enjoyed the two seasons he was able to play with Kyrie Irving, a fellow Duke Blue Devil. Tatum has been on record saying Irving gets too much undeserved blame for what happened last season with the Celtics, who were picked to win the East before the season started, but […]

Boston Celtics forwards Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are playing like All-Stars this season, and it’s a sight everyone in Boston is thrilled to see. Brown and Tatum are becoming a lethal dynamic duo for the Celtics. Tatum says he likes how his relationship with Brown “has grown this year.” “I really like how my […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward is playing some good basketball at the moment and some around the league believe Boston should look to trade the swingman and get some assets in return since Hayward usually doesn’t look this good when Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are in the lineup. However, according to one NBA […]

Before the 2018-19 season started, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics were picked to win the East easily. However, Boston was dysfunctional from start to finish and lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs in five games. Kyrie Irving got most of the blame from the Celtics fans and media, […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will return from a three-game absence after suffering a groin injury, but will play limited minutes when facing the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, according to the team. Tatum had strung together three 20-point games before he went down to injury, now averaging 21.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and […]

Boston Celtics third-year man Jayson Tatum is unquestionably one of the most promising youngsters in the league today with several players believing he is All-Star caliber. So much so, that even legendary San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich once spoke to the 6-foot-8 forward about what coach Pop believed to be Tatum’s untapped potential. […]

With a 31-15 record slightly past the season’s midpoint, it’s safe to say the Boston Celtics are doing better than most people expected. 27-year-old center Enes Kanter is a big reason for that. Obviously, the addition of All-Star point guard Kemba Walker, the health of Gordon Hayward, and the development of young stars such as […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says small forward Jayson Tatum is pretty close to being able to return from his groin injury. Tatum has missed three games in a row for the Celtics, but he could be back in the lineup by the weekend: Brad Stevens to @ZoandBertrand on Jayson Tatum's strained groin: "He's getting way better. […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker said he is pondering about a decision to change his jersey No.8 in honor of the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Bryant tragically passed away at 41 years old in a helicopter crash last Sunday, which also claimed the lives of his second eldest daughter Gianna and seven […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says small forward Jayson Tatum is pretty close to being able to return from his groin injury. Tatum has missed the previous two games for the Celtics and won’t play on Tuesday against the Miami Heat: Stevens says Tatum is pretty close to being able to return and is […]

Gordon Hayward ensured to set the record straight after many gave him praise for being willing to help the late Kobe Bryant ensure a 60-point farewell game. The Boston Celtics forward denied purposely trying to help Bryant get 60 points in his last NBA game after many fans sang him praise. “It just was kind […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum sent out a heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant after learning of his passing on Sunday. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles on Sunday morning. He was 41 years of age. Sadly, all of the passengers, including his daughter GiGi, also perished in the accident. According to […]

Sunday saw a massive loss to the sports world. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was tragically killed in a helicopter accident along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and a few others. The sports world has been reacting to this untimely passing all day long. And now, Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker has responded as […]

It’s been a tale of two weeks for the Boston Celtics. In the team’s last three games, the Celtics are a perfect 3-0. The week before that, however, the team went winless in three games. Despite the team’s struggles in the month of January (7-6 for the month so far), it seems like the Celtics […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday is probable to face the Boston Celtics despite left knee soreness. Jrue Holiday probable with left knee sorenesss tomorrow, Pelicans say. — Christian Clark (@cclark_13) January 25, 2020 The Pelicans are 17-29 on the season. They are in 12th place in the Western Conference standings. New Orleans has […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has landed in the team’s injury report due to a left hand sprain. Smart is listed as probable for Boston’s Sunday night game against the New Orleans Pelicans, which means his injury is not serious. However, it remains to be seen how it will affect his performance. #NEBHInjuryReport vs. New […]

The Boston Celtics are listing forwards Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as questionable to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Tatum is dealing with a groin injury, while Brown has a sprained ankle. Both players didn’t play on Friday during the Celtics’ win against the Orlando Magic. The Celtics say Jayson Tatum and Jaylen […]

We have another possibly entrant for the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest, with Boston Celtics rookie small forward Javonte Green going up high on the fast break to slam home—with the mid-air adjustment—a bucket on Friday night against the Orlando Magic (via Celtics). J A V O N T E ! ! ! pic.twitter.com/ffdrjZvgtT — Boston […]

Boston Celtics fans will be the first to tell you that they have a great basketball team that could potentially win in the Eastern Conference. However, a huge question mark looms as to whether they should get an upgrade if they want to build a championship roster. This is the question that has bugged a […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker was recently selected as a starter for the NBA All-Star Game. It’ll be the fifth straight year a Celtics starting point guard is selected to the NBA All-Star Game. Isaiah Thomas was selected to the All-Star game in 2016 and 2017. Kyrie Irving was also selected to the All-Star game […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum avoided a serious groin injury on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports. The Celtics are listing Tatum as questionable to play against the Orlando Magic on Friday: I’m told Jayson Tatum avoided serious injury last night Celtics still unsure about his availability tomorrow, […]