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Boston Celtics president and general manager Danny Ainge is concerned that the hype train surrounding Gordon Hayward’s offseason is going off the rails. Ainge told reporters–including Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston–that the Celtics are merely excited to have Hayward feeling and playing like himself again: Danny Ainge on the Gordon Hayward hype: "I think […]

Boston Celtics rookie center Tacko Fall has been working a lot this summer and noticed that he’s made a lot of adjustments to his game, per Clevis Murray of The Athletic. Tacko Fall on what he's learned on NBA game: "In college, I used to just stay in the paint most of the time. Here, […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter can never get peace of mind due to his strife with the Turkish government, especially with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Supporters of the dictator have apparently followed the Celtics center to Boston. On Friday, the Turkish big man was threatened by some of his countrymen, those of which he […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the favorites to make a run for the NBA Finals from the Eastern Conference. After all, they have an interesting array of talent that can play against the NBA’s best. One of those players may be Tacko Fall. The Senegalese big man is still far from securing his spot […]

The Boston Celtics will look very different at the center position without a versatile big that can stretch the floor. Upon trading backup Aron Baynes, the Celtics turned to Enes Kanter as their next signing, but the double-double threat isn’t known for his shooting ability as former center Al Horford has been throughout his career. […]

The Boston Celtics have a somewhat unpredictable roster when it comes to the big teams in the East, but things are shaping up for the Brad Stevens-led team. They also have an exciting young rookie in Tacko Fall. The big man is participating in Celtics training camp, trying to make a space for himself. What […]

After losing Al Horford and Kyrie Irving this offseason in free agency, the Boston Celtics added Kemba Walker, as well as a glut of interesting draft, picks in the 2019 NBA Draft. One of those draft picks was two-time SEC Player of the Year Grant Williams out of Tennessee. The C’s drafted Williams at No. […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown is finding motivation in the words of critics who claim that he has already reached his peak. During his media availability on Thursday, Brown made it clear that he hasn’t reached his ceiling yet: “I have no doubt in my mind that I can play basketball,” Brown said, via Chris Forsberg […]

Kemba Walker has missed out on enough postseasons during his eight years with the Charlotte Hornets, looking to finally turn the page with the Boston Celtics. The 6-foot-1 dynamo has idly watched other point guards compete in the playoffs, but he knows doing so again at the end of this 2019-20 season would be falling […]

Enes Kanter has never been shy about making bold proclamations. Now, as a member of the Boston Celtics, Kanter’s outsized personality has a foil in the striking physical attributes of 7-foot-7 center Tacko Fall after the Celtics signed the big man to an Exhibit 10 deal this offseason. Fall, who played his college ball at […]

Kemba Walker’s college coach, Jim Calhoun, says the All-Star guard is very hungry to win with the Boston Celtics. Calhoun visited the Celtics’ practice on Wednesday. He and Walker won a NCAA championship at UConn and spoke over the summer about Kemba’s free agency decision. Calhoun claims all Walker wants to do is win and […]

From now on, Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter is going to call Boston rookie Tacko Fall the “Senegalese Dirk.” Kanter says Fall, who is 7-foot-7, has a “pretty good” turnaround jump shot, à la Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki: Enes Kanter says he's dubbed Tacko Fall the "Senegalese Dirk," thanks to his turnaround jump […]

The Boston Celtics are coming off of a thoroughly disappointing 2018-19 NBA campaign in which they won just 49 games and lost in the second round of the playoffs, about 10-15 wins and a couple of more playoff rounds short of expectations. The Celtics’ roster then experienced a mass exodus this offsesaon, as Kyrie Irving, […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Marcus Smart was limited at this year’s FIBA tournament due to a calf strain. The former No. 6 overall pick says he’s healthy now, and his goal is to remain that way heading into the coming NBA season. According to a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, Smart has been arriving at […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter vouched for the full health of new teammate Gordon Hayward, who made his return to the court last season looking like a shell of his former self. Hayward played in 72 games last season after missing all but five minutes of the 2017-18 campaign after landing awkwardly during an […]

Boston Celtics stud Jaylen Brown appears to be closing in on a lucrative new deal with the C’s. Recently, the 22-year-old confirmed that he is already engaged in talks for an extension with the Celtics. According to Brown, though, he understands how Boston operates in terms of offering new deals to their players, which is […]

Enes Kanter will try to do undo his reputation as a poor defender in this new venture with the Boston Celtics, hoping he now has the right personnel and the right system alongside him to help him become a better one. The new addition noted it’ll take more than just his own effort to develop […]

NBA legend Brian Scalabrine believes that the way a team plays is a good indication of its chemistry. Scal says in his article for NBC Sports Boston that if the Boston Celtics are attacking the basket instead of settling for pull-up jumpers, then that’s a good sign that their chemistry is good. I don’t believe […]

Brian Scalabrine, an 11-year NBA veteran with the New Jersey Nets, Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls, now serves as the color commentator for the Celtics after becoming something of a cult figure in the NBA with a Kobe Bryant-esque nickname of “White Mamba.” Now, as a Celtics commentator, Scalabrine seems to be an expert on […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum suffered an ankle injury while playing in the FIBA World Cup for Team USA, but it appears he has fully recovered. Tatum said his ankle felt good in his first time back on the floor at Celtics practice on Tuesday. Tatum said his ankle felt good in his first […]

New Boston Celtics recruit Enes Kanter is back to his trolling ways yet again. This time around, the 6-foot-11 big man set his sights on former C’s All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, who Kanter recently referred to as “a guy who shall not be named.” Kanter went into the discussion when he was asked about […]

Team USA did not exactly have a good showing in the FIBA World Cup tournament this summer, failing to even earn a medal. However, that doesn’t mean the participants did not enjoy their stay. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, who suffered an ankle injury during the tournament earlier this month, says he had a good […]

Boston Celtics new point guard Kemba Walker was enthusiastic during Monday’s Media Day, quickly addressing what he’ll be bringing to Bean Town upon signing a four-year, $141 million deal with the team this summer. “Veteran leadership, enthusiasm, positive energy,” said Walker, according to Brian Robb of The Boston Herald. “I think I’m pretty easy to […]

Jaylen Brown has gotten through the first three years of his NBA career without the need to hire a sports agent to represent him, but in the wake of his upcoming contract negotiations with the Boston Celtics, he’s chosen to hire one to help him navigate this crucial part of his career. “Brown has made […]

Jaylen Brown is entering his fourth year in the league and awaiting a contract extension of his rookie deal from the Boston Celtics. It appears the organization won’t pull the trigger on a deal just yet, as Brown hasn’t made the statistical jump they had expected from him before doling out the big check. According […]

As part of Friday morning’s media availability, Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving admitted that he wasn’t always the leader he should have been while playing for the Boston Celtics. Kyrie: “In terms of being a leader in that environment (Boston), I failed.” — Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) September 27, 2019 Kyrie Irving on #Celtics: "I failed […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving explained the reason for his odd back-and-forth during his time with the Boston Celtics. Irving initially committed to remaining with Boston, only to backtrack a few weeks later and keeping everything under wraps, which sparked controversy within Bean Town and the rest of the NBA. As Irving explained in Friday’s […]

LeBron James isn’t just a basketball player. He’s also a student of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers forward has nothing but great things to say about Larry Bird’s game. He quote tweeted what was basically a Larry Legend mixtape and had nothing but praise for the former Boston Celtic: Man he was so COLD!!!!! […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas has some very poignant thoughts about former teammate Jaylen Brown’s recent haircut. Thomas tweeted on Thursday that it was about time that Brown got the “microphone” off of his head: Omg!!!!!!!! Finally!!!!!!! He took the microphone off his head lol https://t.co/D9zp4Zohe4 — Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) September 26, 2019 Thomas […]

If you can believe it, Jaylen Brown is already entering the final year of his rookie deal with the Boston Celtics. You’re not the only one if you’re thinking it feels like just yesterday that the Celtics drafted him. But, here we are, heading into the 2019-20 NBA campaign, and Brown is up for a […]

The Boston Celtics have until Oct. 21 to agree on a contract extension with fourth-year wing Jaylen Brown, yet the chance that he will “is pretty slim” in this coming month, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. Brown is one of the Celtics’ most talented players and one with plenty of upside after only three […]

The Boston Celtics will embark on a new era in the franchise with All-Star point guard Kemba Walker, acquired in the offseason’s free agency. But there is another summer addition promising highs for the Celtics fanbase: French center Vincent Poirier. Per Adam Himmelsbach in the Boston Globe: When Poirier, a strong rim-running big man, is […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward says “the reins are off” him now. In his latest blog post, Hayward reveals Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was cautious with him last year since he was making his return from that devastating ankle injury he suffered. After a full summer of healthy workouts, Hayward is ready to […]

In his latest blog post, Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward spoke glowingly of center Enes Kanter. Hayward is excited to play with Kanter again. The two were teammates on the Utah Jazz. Hayward says Kanter is “somebody that’s going to bring energy.” Same thing with Enes. I played with Enes for three years in […]

Gordon Hayward showed his appreciation to Boston Celtics fans for sticking with him and the team after what transpired last season. Hayward struggled in his return from that gruesome ankle injury he suffered in 2017-18, while the Celtics underwhelmed as a group. Boston lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2019 […]

In his latest blog post, Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward calls point guard Kemba Walker a “game-changer.” Walker is replacing Kyrie Irving as the point guard in Boston. Hayward is looking forward to playing with the three-time All-Star. Kemba is definitely a game-changer. The pace that he plays at, there’s not very many guys in […]

Gordon Hayward has had a roller coaster tenure with the Boston Celtics. First, after signing with his former college coach’s team and leaving the Utah Jazz, Hayward injured his leg and ankle in the season-opening matchup. Missing nearly the entire season took a toll on the 29-year-old, who spent the 2018-19 season getting re-adjusted to […]

Vincent Poirier and the Boston Celtics are a match made in basketball heaven. … Well, at least according to the Frenchman himself. In an interview with Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe, Poirier revealed that he sees plenty of similarities between the Celtics’ playing style and European basketball. In fact, he even went on to […]

Vincent Poirier will make his NBA debut in the 2019-20 season for the Boston Celtics. Fortunately for him, he already received some tips from fellow French man and Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert during the FIBA World Cup in China. The 25-year-old Poirier shared that Gobert gave him some key details about playing defense in […]