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During the Boston Celtics’ 118-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Christmas, Jaylen Brown played a critical role in their efforts. By the end of the game, Brown managed to total 30 points, six rebounds and four assists while shooting an impressive 10-of-13 (76.9 percent) from the field, 5-of-7 (71.4 percent) from deep and 5-of-6 […]

PLAYA VISTA – One of the best rivalries from 2008 to 2014 was LeBron James’ teams taking on Kevin Garnett’s teams. Whether James was playing the Cleveland Cavaliers or Miami Heat or Garnett was playing for the Boston Celtics or Brooklyn Nets, the two did not like each other at tipoff. Current LA Clippers head […]

Boston Celtics stars Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown became the first pair of teammates to each drill five 3-pointers on Christmas Day during Wednesday’s win over the Toronto Raptors: Jaylen Brown and Kemba Walker are the first teammates in NBA history to each make 5 threes on Christmas 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VdGcW1Qdw6 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 25, […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum gifted Toronto Raptors big man Chris Boucher with a poster for Christmas. Tatum threw down a nasty jam over Boucher during Boston’s 118-102 win over the Raptors on Wednesday (via SportsCenter). TATUM COMING DOWN THE CHIMNEY! 👻 pic.twitter.com/EMYIcHfvHj — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 25, 2019 Talk about a rack attack. Of […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown probably understands that ice skating is popular around this time of year. He just wanted to let Raptors wing Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in on the fun. Brown put Hollis-Jefferson on skates with a vicious double crossover during a Christmas Day matchup between the Celtics and Raptors on Wednesday (via Bleacher Report). […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter had not played a game outside of the United States since November of 2018. That is, until he took the floor Scotiabank Arena on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Kanter has been outwardly critical of Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who just last January issued an international arrest warrant […]

The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics were the first contenders in the NBA’s slate of Christmas Day games, and Serge Ibaka had presents for fans early in the first quarter. With just over five minutes remaining in the first frame and his team holding a one-point advantage, Ibaka received a pass in the paint and […]

NBA players have often been forced to navigate exhausting storms to recover from injuries, but Marcus Smart could easily have the cake after dealing with a double eye infection for the past couple of weeks. The Boston Celtics defensive ace explained the excruciating pain he’s felt since hitting the sidelines with this setback, one he […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was in a merry mood ahead of a Christmas Day matchup against the Toronto Raptors and point guard Kyle Lowry. The coach admitted the Raptors have had their share of setbacks, but are still a team to be reckoned with, only to segue to praising their veteran point man […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter has spoken up once again about his highly-publicized spat with his (former) home nation of Turkey. According to the 27-year-old, he strongly believes that his feud with the Turkish government has put his life at serious risk. “I don’t have a home right now,” Kanter told CBC News Network’s […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has missed the last three weeks due to a serious eye infection. Smart recently made his way back to practice, but coach Brad Stevens sees that Smart is still feeling the effects of his ailment, per Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Brad on Marcus Smart: “You can still see […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said Gordon Hayward will get the nod to start during a Christmas Day matchup against the Toronto Raptors, the first of five games in the holiday slate. Brad Stevens says Gordon Hayward is “good to go.” — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 25, 2019 Hayward has been dealing with soreness […]

Ever since the New York Knicks beat the Providence Steamrollers in 1947, the public has been enamored with basketball on Christmas day. Other than a lockout-shortened 1988 season, the NBA’s Christmas slate has featured some of the best players and teams in the league. As a result, throughout its history, we’ve gotten a myriad of […]

The injury bug has continued to bite Gordon Hayward, and it has made the Boston Celtics swingman “super frustrated.” Hayward is currently battling a foot injury, which he suffered shortly after recovering from a broken hand. While he doesn’t show his frustration and disappointment to the public, Hayward conceded that his unending battle with injuries […]

After battling adversities in his first two seasons with the Boston Celtics, Gordon Hayward finally looked like his old self at the beginning of the 2019-20 NBA regular season. The one-time All-Star was a big reason for the Celtics’ hot start to the season, as he averaged 17.5 points on 55.6 shooting from the field […]

The Boston Celtics are listing small forward Gordon Hayward as probable to face the Toronto Raptors on Christmas. Hayward has missed the last three games because of a left foot issue. The Celtics swingman has no doubt the nerve pain in his left foot is related to his original leg injury: Hayward probable for tomorrow. […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isiah Thomas was issued a two-game suspension on Sunday for going into the stands at the Wells Fargo Center to interact with a Celtics fan who was shouting obscenities in his direction. In light of this act, former Wizards star Gilbert Arenas decided to share his own story of a heckling […]

At 7-5, Boston Celtics big man Tacko Fall is one of the tallest humans on Earth. This size is useful on the basketball court, but can it be used in other settings? Say… as a conductor, perhaps? Fall, who’s on a two-way contract with Boston’s G League team, the Maine Red Claws, was honored as […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter will get to play in the Celtics’ Christmas Day game against the Toronto Raptors up in Canada. Kanter’s passport was suspended by Turkey for his criticism of the government: I’m Free 🇨🇦 — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) December 23, 2019 Kanter signed a two-year, $9.7 million deal with Boston. The […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown sent out a reminiscent tweet on Monday afternoon, recalling his days of watching LeBron James and Kobe Bryant playing on Christmas Day. Brown, who’s now in his fourth season of service in the NBA, says he remembers watching the two stars on the television at his grandmother’s house: “I always […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has received clearance to play in Canada for the upcoming Christmas Day matchup against the Toronto Raptors, according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Kanter has been forced to skip out on games played outside of the United States in recent years due to the highly stressful and tenuous […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams got a first glance look of the future on Sunday, as he witnessed Boston Celtics’ young star Jayson Tatum erupt for a career-best 39 points to torch his team, 93-119, at the TD Garden. Williams, who defended Tatum in some stretches, had nothing but praise for the 21-year-old player who […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum notched his career-high in scoring in the team’s convincing 119-93 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday at the TD Garden. The 21-year-old Duke product sizzled with 39 points on 15-for-29 shooting (51.7 percent) from the field and 4-of-9 from three (44. percent) in 35 minutes of play. He also […]

Boston Celtics fans want more Tacko Fall goodness whenever they get the chance. So one can only imagine how thrilled the fans were when they saw their man get ready to play during the Celtics’ 93-119 win over the Charlotte Hornets. And you can only surmise how electrifying the stadium was when he managed to […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will miss his seventh straight game on Sunday afternoon against the Charlotte Hornets, but Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said that Smart is making progress after dealing with infections in both of his eyes: Brad Stevens on Marcus Smart: "Marcus Smart is doing better. He was … going to the […]

Boston Celtics wing Gordon Hayward is expected to return on Christmas Day against the Toronto Raptors after logging a “strong” workout this morning, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN: Brad Stevens says Gordon Hayward had a strong workout this morning. Won’t play today but says he expects him to be probable after today – meaning […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Terry Rozier will return to the TD Garden in Boston on Sunday for the first regular season game since he was a member of the Celtics during the 2018-19 season. Rozier told Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer that he is excited for the energy in the building after getting a warm reception […]

Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams did not get the message. Williams hilariously stated that his favorite holiday movie was “any Michael Myers movie” during a Celtics promotional clip. He caught the fade from teammate Jaylen Brown: https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1208191168112148481 Yo this is hilarious 😂 @rob_williamsIII https://t.co/oj0qmtibAK — Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) December 21, 2019 Of course, the […]

The Boston Celtics are listing small forward Gordon Hayward as questionable to face the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. Hayward is dealing with a left foot issue: Celtics again list Gordon Hayward as questionable for Sunday vs Charlotte. Marcus Smart and Robert Williams remain out. — Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) December 21, 2019 The left foot is […]

Boston Celtics rookie Tacko Fall made just his second appearance of the season on Friday, as he logged a career-high four and a half minutes of play in a 114-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons. In his brief cameo, the 7-foot-5 big man was able to score five points (also a career-high), while also adding […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the most intriguing teams to watch in the Eastern Conference so far this season. At this point in the year, Boston has compiled a 19-7 record. Both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been a big part of the success, along with star point guard Kemba Walker to […]

Enes Kanter’s immigration troubles didn’t end when he signed with the Boston Celtics as the center remains reluctant traveling to Canada in fear of being deported — which is bad news for the C’s as they are set to collide with the defending champions, the Toronto Raptors, soon. The Turkish big man is not giving […]

Earning much bigger roles on offense this season, the Boston Celtics duo of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have flourished at the start of the 2019-20 NBA campaign and are a big reason behind the team’s 19-7 hot start. The up-and-coming studs etched their names in the franchise’s rich history on Friday, becoming the first […]

For most of the second half of a blowout win against the Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics wanted one thing and one thing only: Tacko Fall. The 7-foot-7 undrafted rookie out of Central Florida is an obvious fan favorite due to his size. After being called up last week from the Maine Red Claws of the […]

The Boston Celtics marched to their 18th win of the season after their 114-93 rout of the Detroit Pistons. Fans at the TD Garden also left happily as they got the chance to see Tacko Fall play. With the game pretty much out of reach, fans started to chant “We Want Tacko!” Celtics head coach […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says doctors have called Marcus Smart’s eye infection one of the worst they’ve ever seen. Smart has missed the last four games for Boston. Celtics president Danny Ainge says Smart has been “quarantined at home” due to his eye infection: Smarts eye infection is still not great. Stevens said […]

The Detroit Pistons will be without Blake Griffin on Friday when they take on the Boston Celtics. Griffin has left knee soreness. The Pistons All-Star had left knee surgery after the 2019 playoffs ended and is still feeling the aftereffects of his procedure: Blake Griffin (knee soreness) is out for tonight's game between the #Pistons and the #Celtics. […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has been dealing with a left foot injury for over a month. The former Butler Bulldog has undergone two MRI’s, the most recent of which showed no structural damage, according to a report from Jay King of The Athletic. Brad Stevens said Gordon Hayward’s MRI revealed nothing structural. His issue […]

The Boston Celtics are always contending for a spot in the NBA playoffs, so it’s understandable that the pressure is high on them. However, it seems like Kemba Walker is not affected by the pressure surrounding the club. Semi Ojeleye, who has been with the team since 2017, is fascinated that Walker is positivity in […]