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Going into the season, the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers were widely considered the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, but through the first couple of weeks of the season, neither has looked like the best squad. That title goes to the Boston Celtics, who have rattled off seven straight wins to improve to […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter has been cleared to return from his knee injury against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, according to Jay King of The Athletic. Kanter suffered the injury during the Celtics’ opening-night loss to the Philadelphia 76ers and has been sidelined ever since. Boston did not skip a beat in […]

The Boston Celtics are the NBA’s hottest team, having won seven games in a row to improve to an NBA-best 7-1, but they were dealt a significant blow during their win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, as Gordon Hayward suffered a broken hand. The Celtics are no strangers to injuries, but obviously, given […]

In a recent articled penned by Mike Monroe for The Athletic, new details were revealed pertaining to how San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker was actually almost selected by the Boston Celtics during the 2001 NBA Draft. As it turns out, the C’s were all but ready to draft Parker with their 21st overall pick. […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has received an official diagnosis on the hand injury he suffered during Saturday night’s victory over the San Antonio Spurs. A series of X-rays have revealed that Hayward suffered a fourth metacarpal fracture. He will still see a hand specialist in New York to determine whether or not he needs […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward collided with San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge on a screen and quickly grabbed his left hand as he writhed in pain. Following the game, the one-time All-Star was diagnosed with a fractured left hand. Celtics guard Kemba Walker couldn’t believe what happened and was utterly speechless when he […]

Basketball fans can always count on Enes Kanter to speak up on injustices that happen on and off the court. The opinionated Boston Celtics big man was quick to jump on the legal issues top prospect James Wiseman is facing. As expected, he fired off against the NCAA for ruining the young cager’s dream. The […]

Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward exited the second quarter of Saturday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs nursing his left hand. After the Celtics took care of business with a 135-115 win, Hayward was officially diagnosed with a broken hand. Some of Hayward’s teammates expressed their heartfelt to the unfortunate setback from their star forward. […]

Just when Gordon Hayward’s splendid start is turning out to be one of the season’s top feel-good stories, things took a 180-degree turn when the Boston Celtics forward fractured his left hand against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Despite losing Hayward in this game, the Celtics went on to pummel the Spurs, 135-115, […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward suffered a fractured left hand on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. Current and former NBA players took to Twitter to send their best wishes to Hayward: Man…@gordonhayward was really balling too!! Keep that momentum when you return. https://t.co/oHNRxeGye3 — Kevin Love (@kevinlove) November 9, 2019 Damn… this guy […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward will see a hand specialist on Monday to determine if he needs surgery to address his fractured left hand, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Hayward suffered the injury on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. Boston's Gordon Hayward will see a specialist on Monday to determine need for […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward suffered a fractured left hand on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. Oh man, Celtics say Gordon Hayward has a fractured hand. — Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) November 9, 2019 This is just terrible news for the Celtics and Gordon Hayward, who was starting to look like an All-Star again. […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says Enes Kanter scrimmaged on Friday with some coaches and players and felt good. However, Stevens says Kanter is still not ready to play in a game. #NEBHInjuryReport Enes Kanter scrimmaged yesterday with some coaches and players and felt good, but is still not ready to play in a […]

Over 30 years ago, Manute Bol and Muggsy Bogues posed for an iconic photo that still stands the test of time in the NBA history books. The Maine Red Claws recently decided to recreate the iconic snapshot with their own players, Tacko Fall and Romeo Langford (via Tomek Kordylewski on Twitter): THEY REALLY DID JUST […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle is using Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward’s struggles last year and success this season as an example of the process that Mavs star Kristaps Porzingis is going through. Porzingis missed all of last season recovering from his ACL tear, so naturally, the Mavs big man is struggling with his […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $15,000 for his criticism of officials. Smart, who got into it with Charlotte Hornets big man Miles Bridges, was critical of officials after the Celtics defeated the Hornets on Thursday. Marcus Smart has been fined $15,000 for his criticism of the officials in Charlotte Here are his […]

Back before the 2017 NBA Draft, there was some speculation that the New York Knicks could trade star big man Kristaps Porzingis. Well, apparently, that speculation was very real, as then-Knicks president Phil Jackson was taking offers on Porzingis. One team that came calling was the Boston Celtics, who were a rumored destination at the […]

The Boston Celtics are off to a red-hot start to open the new season. The C’s are now 6-1, tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the best record in the entire league. There’s no denying that the sample size is small and there’s still so much basketball to be played, but at this point, […]

Marcus Smart was not happy with his coach Brad Stevens after being called for a series of fouls in Thursday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Boston Celtics defensive ace was pulled to the bench after being shoved to the ground by second-year forward Miles Bridges in the fourth quarter, which caused the veteran to […]

Kemba Walker’s return to Charlotte was everything a player could expect after giving eight years of service to an NBA franchise. The new Boston Celtics guard struggled in the first half, failing to convert a field goal, but thrived in the second, helping the Celtics get the bragging rights over his former team, the Charlotte […]

Another fine might be coming Marcus Smart’s way as the Boston Celtics’ guard recently claimed that NBA officials treat him differently than other players. The 25-year-old Oklahoma State product has built quite a reputation over the years with his defensive tenacity and sometimes overly physical play. “It’s like they’re on to me. It’s like they’re […]

The 2019-20 Charlotte Hornets have been surprisingly feisty to start the season, but they have a far different feel from teams of years past – mostly due to the fact that longtime point guard Kemba Walker is no longer on the team. Walker — who played eight seasons with the Hornets and was even drafted […]

The Boston Celtics ran away with a 108-87 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in Kemba Walker’s first game against his former team on Thursday. Prior to tip-off, Charlotte honored their franchise’s leading scorer with a touching video tribute that showed his best highlights during his eight-year tenure in the Queen City. Walker talked about what […]

The Charlotte Hornets have not had much to hang their hat on in their matchup with the Boston Celtics. Fortunately, small forward Cody Martin was able to provide the home crowd with something to cheer about. Martin was able to throw down a half-court lob from point guard Malik Monk to somewhat end the third […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker had gotten off to a slow start against the Charlotte Hornets. Fortunately, he has finally managed to find his footing against his old team. Walker provided fans at the Spectrum Center with a familiar sight by hitting a stepback three-pointer over forward PJ Washington, via NBA Twitter: 👏 Kemba […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker is in the midst of quite the homecoming against the Charlotte Hornets. He was finally able to provide fans at the Spectrum Center with a familiar sight. Following a slow start to the game, Walker managed to score his first field goal against the Hornets early in the third […]

Most players get showered by boos when they face their former team for the first time, but Kemba Walker certainly felt the love when he returned to “The Hive” on Thursday. The 29-year-old guard Boston Celtics guard was back at the Spectrum Center as he faced the Charlotte Hornets – the team he called home […]

The Charlotte Hornets honored their former star Kemba Walker with a tribute video prior to their matchup with the Boston Celtics. #BuzzCity will always have love for @KembaWalker. ✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/sEVk71iFQP — Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 8, 2019 While the Hornets never managed to make it out of the first round during the Walker era, it […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has regained some of the form that made him an All-Star with the Utah Jazz in 2017, averaging 20.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists for a Celtics team currently at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. Hayward spoke about his attacking mindset ahead of Thursday night’s matchup with […]

Some thought Enes Kanter would make his return to the Boston Celtics’ lineup on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets. However, it won’t happen: Enes Kanter will not play again tonight for the Celtics. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) November 7, 2019 Kanter banged his knee in the second half of the Celtics’ opening night loss to […]

Kemba Walker says he watches every Charlotte Hornets game when his Boston Celtics aren’t playing. Walker returns to Charlotte on Thursday to face the Hornets, the franchise he played eight years for. “I watch every game, whenever we are not playing at the same time,” Walker said, via ESPN. “It’s exciting, actually, to see their […]

Multiple Charlotte Hornets officials had a hunch that Kemba Walker would be leaving after he was named to the All-NBA team, according to a report from Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports. The Hornets were interested in keeping Walker aboard, but their offer was reportedly not up to par. Ultimately, the former No. 9 overall pick […]

Kemba Walker suited up in a Hornets uniform for eight seasons, winning the hearts of fans along the way. However, the former No. 9 overall pick made the decision to join the Boston Celtics this summer, agreeing to the terms of a four-year, $141 million deal. On Thursday, he’ll face off against his former team […]

Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown has been sidelined for a week due to an abscess that required multiple trips to the hospital for drainage, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Brown says he’s feeling much better and doesn’t expect to have any restrictions for Thursday night’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets: Jaylen Brown […]

Kemba Walker’s awaited first game back in The Queen City will take place Thursday on national television, as the new Boston Celtics point guard returns to face the Charlotte Hornets, the team for which he played for the first eight years of his career. Walker admitted “it’s weird” being back in Charlotte, but hopes for […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Kemba Walker became a fan favorite in the city of Charlotte, as he spent the first eight seasons of his career there. And though he’s no longer with the Hornets, he tries to watch as many of their games as he can. “It’s exciting to see their growth,” Walker said via ESPN’s […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge admitted he offered Marcus Morris a three-year extension before the start of the 2018-19 season, one he swiftly turned down, hoping to play the last year of his contract, according to The Toucher & Rich Show (via Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston). Morris, now with the New York Knicks, […]

For the first time in his career, Kemba Walker will be facing the Charlotte Hornets — the team which drafted him and where he spent his first eight years in the NBA. The new Boston Celtics guard expects the encounter to be emotional. However, the mission still stands: get that victory. “It’s coming quicker than […]

The Boston Celtics are expecting to have Jaylen Brown back in the lineup for Kemba Walker’s return to face the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Brown has missed the last three games due to an illness and an infection. The Celtics may also get Enes Kanter back in the lineup. Kanter has played just one […]