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Boston CelticsEnes Kanter says Kemba Walker, Mark Wahlberg are biggest reasons he signed with Celtics

Enes Kanter says Kemba Walker is the biggest reason he signed with the Boston Celtics this summer, but his fandom for actor Mark Wahlberg played a role as well. Walker called Kanter from Celtics president Danny Ainge’s phone telling him to come to the Celtics. Once Kanter heard Walker’s pitch, he was set on signing […]

Boston CelticsCeltics' Enes Kanter says he would pick Kemba Walker over Kyrie Irving 'any day'

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter says he would pick Kemba Walker over Kyrie Irving “any day.” While Kanter says Irving is one of the best point guards in the NBA, he believes Walker will be a better leader for the Celtics. Walker is replacing Irving as Boston’s starting point guard next season, as Irving […]

Oklahoma City ThunderEnes Kanter says Russell Westbrook is the best player, teammate he has ever had

Enes Kanter says Russell Westbrook is the best player and teammate he has ever played with in his NBA career. The two were teammates for three seasons on the Oklahoma City Thunder: "Russell Westbrook was the best player I've played with. … He's not just the best player, the best teammate I've had off the […]

Boston CelticsEnes Kanter sensed 'a negative energy' with Celtics last season when he visited as member of Blazers

Boston Celtics newcomer Enes Kanter has always been known as an outspoken individual, and he didn’t hold back when asked recently about the team’s tumultuous situation last season. During his appearance on FS1’s “First Things First”, Kanter said he felt “a negative energy” around the Celtics when he played in Boston as a member of […]

Boston CelticsBoston Celtics: 5 Bold Predictions For The 2019 NBA Season

The Boston Celtics will enter the 2019-20 NBA season trying to figure how to get this right. Just two seasons and an injury removed from missing the NBA Finals, the team has done a major roster facelift. Gone is high-profile Kyrie Irving and replaced with ex-Charlotte Hornets’ Kemba Walker. Even their top 10 defense took […]

Boston CelticsCeltics' Enes Kanter details his extensive work on his 3-point shooting

When Enes Kanter decided to join the Boston Celtics, he never thought that he’d be shooting 3-pointers at this stage of his career. However, when general manager Danny Ainge told him that he will be transformed into a big man who can stretch the floor, he’s been working on becoming one. In an interview with […]

Boston CelticsCeltics' Enes Kanter says Gordon Hayward has gained confidence, isn't scared of anything

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter believes teammate Gordon Hayward is going to redeem himself in the upcoming NBA season. Hayward joined the Celtics as a free agent in 2017. Unfortunately, his first two seasons with the franchise have been severely underwhelming. He suffered a leg injury, which caused him to miss effectively the team’s entire […]

Boston CelticsDoc Rivers calls Kevin Garnett the ‘greatest superstar team-builder’

Doc Rivers still remains very appreciative of his Boston Celtics team that had a special championship run in 2008. In fact, Rivers would still pick his Big Three Celtics squad over his current Kawhi Leonard and Paul George-led LA Clippers, should those two heavyweights face off in an alternate universe. Recently, in a special with  […]

Boston CelticsDoc Rivers believes his 2008 Celtics would beat 2019-20 Clippers

Doc Rivers doesn’t see the 2019-20 Los Angeles Clippers beating his 2007-08 Boston Celtics that won the NBA championship. The Clippers made a huge splash this offseason, signing two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard in free agency and making a trade for ex-Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Paul George. The move elevated the Clips into legitimate championship […]

Boston CelticsCeltics make Team USA history with 4 players on national team

The Boston Celtics trio of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart are highly regarded as one of the best young cores in the NBA, and they will have the opportunity to earn that reputation once again as they will all look to help Team USA win the gold medal in the upcoming FIBA World […]

Boston CelticsJaylen Brown expects Myles Turner to make a ‘huge difference’ for Team USA in FIBA WC

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown expects Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner to make a ‘huge difference’ as Team USA’s defensive anchor in the FIBA World Cup. Brown believes that Turner will not only make an impact on defense, but he’ll also play a key role on the offensive end. The Celtics rising star thinks Turner’s […]

Boston CelticsCeltics' Marcus Smart on being a leader for Team USA – It ‘gives me more confidence’

Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics believes that his role as a leader for Team USA boosts his confidence. In an interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio, as transcribed by Yahoo Sports’ Keith Smith, Smart shared his thoughts on being seen as one of the leaders of the Team USA squad. Smart noted that he’s had […]

Boston CelticsKemba Walker reacts to Australia breaking Team USA's 78-game winning streak

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker says Team USA’s exhibition loss to Australia was “very humbling.” Even though the loss didn’t count since it was an exhibition game, Walker and the rest of his Team USA teammates took the defeat very seriously. “No question. It was very humbling. I think it just gave us a […]

Boston CelticsMarcus Smart entertained idea of dropping out from Team USA due to calf injury

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has made it to the 12-man line-up of Team USA for the FIBA World Cup in China; however, not so long ago, he thought about withdrawing from the national team because of his calf injury. Smart suffered a minor calf injury during Team USA’s mini-camp, forcing him to miss the […]

Los Angeles LakersJared Dudley had interest in playing for Celtics before signing with Lakers

Veteran small forward Jared Dudley reportedly had interest in playing for the Boston Celtics before he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. Dudley, who played with the Brooklyn Nets last season, signed a one-year deal with the Lakers this summer worth  $2.56 million. Dudley was interested in […]

Indiana PacersLarry Bird’s Indiana mural gets tattoos removed

Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird and his camp have gotten their wish granted with regards to the legend’s mural in downtown Indiana. A heavily tattooed mural of Bird was recently the center of some controversy following reports emerging that Bird himself did not take a particular liking to how he was depicted in the […]

Boston CelticsMarcus Smart says being underdogs, 'wounded coyotes' is good for Celtics

This has been a busy summer for the Boston Celtics, and following what has been a whirlwind of an offseason, they will be swimming in unfamiliar waters in the coming campaign. Incoming sixth-year combo guard Marcus Smart recently shared his thoughts on the type of mentality his team will need to possess for the new […]

Boston CelticsMarcus Smart talks Team USA, bonding with Celtics teammates

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart recently opened up about his wonderful experience as part of Team USA. Speaking to SiriusXM NBA Radio after Monday’s win over Canada, Smart shared how his stint with the national side has been a great learning experience for him (via NBA analyst Keith Smith): “It’s been great,” he said. “I’m […]

Boston CelticsVideo: Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell throw down massive dunks in Team USA's win over Canada

After a shocking loss to Australia, Team USA performed better in Monday’s exhibition tilt against Canada ahead of the FIBA World Cup. Boston Celtics youngster Jaylen Brown led the way with 19 points in an 84-68 victory, a game in the Americans’ control throughout. While Brown was terrific, there were several other highlight-reel plays, including […]

Boston CelticsJaylen Brown leads Team USA past Canada 84-68 in final tune-up before FIBA World Cup

Team USA rebounded from its stunning loss to the Australians to defeat Team Canada 84-68 in a final tune-up before the 2019 FIBA World Cup begins later this week in China. USA Basketball jumped all over Canada in the first quarter, running out to a 20-9 lead after the opening frame. The Canadians made a […]

Boston CelticsJayson Tatum expects Team USA's final tune-up vs. Canada to be a ‘tough game’

After losing to Australia, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum warns Team USA not to take their final tune-up game against Canada lightly. The match against Canada will be USA Basketball’s last exhibition match before heading to China for the FIBA World Cup. And with the final roster set, fans will finally get a glimpse of […]

Boston CelticsJaylen Brown says Team USA's mentality must change after loss to Australia

It only gets more difficult from here on out for Team USA. USA Basketball’s bid for the 2019 FIBA World Cup gold medal in China hit a speed bump as five-time NBA champion San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich’s patriotic squad split a pair of pre-World Cup exhibition games with Australia on the Boomers’ […]

New York KnicksEnes Kanter says guarding Carmelo Anthony like a 'nightmare,' believes Melo should be in NBA

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter recently hosted a basketball clinic in New York, where the cameras of Spectrum News were able to catch up with the 27-year-old. Kanter was asked about his thoughts on fellow former Knick Carmelo Anthony and the latter’s apparent inability to secure an offer from any team in the league […]

Boston CelticsTeam USA's Kemba Walker says the 'real thing' doesn't start until China after loss to Australia

Team Australia broke Team USA’s 78-game winning streak in major international competition with a 98-94 victory in their exhibition match on Saturday. The 52,019 fans who filled Marvel Stadium in Melbourne went bonkers throughout the last few minutes as Australia made a run to close out the Americans. Likewise, the Boomers were fired up after […]

Boston CelticsCeltics' Kemba Walker says 'the real thing starts in China' after loss to Australia

Team USA lost its first game in nearly 13 years on Friday night. In the aftermath of its hard-fought defeat at the hands of Australia, though, the Americans are keeping their big-picture goal of a third consecutive gold medal at the FIBA World Cup in focus. De facto Team USA captain Kemba Walker put his […]

Boston CelticsEnes Kanter feels Celtics 'can beat every team on every floor'

Enes Kanter thinks the Boston Celtics are going to be really special next season. Kanter, who signed a two-year deal with the Celtics this summer after playing for the New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers last season, believes Boston “can beat every team on every floor.” 🔊 @EnesKanter explains why the sky is the […]

Boston CelticsCeltics' Enes Kanter says he might add an American name when he becomes a U.S. citizen in 2 years

The cameras of TMZ Sports recently caught up with new Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter. As expected, the brief discussion centered around the big man’s current problems with his home nation of Turkey and how he has been dealing with them. Toward the end of the interview, though, Kanter provided all of us with a […]

Boston CelticsCeltics show how Tacko Fall's giant sneaker compares to the size of a small kid

The Boston Celtics completely retooled on the fly during this offseason by acquiring Kemba Walker as well as a bevy of interesting young talents. Though their draft was led by selections in the first and second round of highly touted prospects such as Romeo Langford, Grant Williams, Carsen Edwards and Tremont Waters, the team nabbed […]

Boston CelticsMatt Barnes thinks Celtics' Gordon Hayward 'is gonna have a big season' in 2019-20

Former NBA forward Matt Barnes thinks Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward “is gonna have a big season” in 2019-20. Hayward struggled for the Celtics last season, as he was making his way back from that gruesome ankle injury he suffered in 2017-18 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on opening night. Matt Barnes says Hayward — two […]

Boston CelticsLegend Bob Cousy receives Medal of Freedom, calls Donald Trump 'the most extraordinary president in my lifetime'

President Donald Trump has hardly tried to hide the fact that he chooses many people to be in or recognized by his administration due to their personal approval of him. Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy knows that, and it’s exactly why he was one of several supporters of Trump who received the Presidential Medal of […]

Boston CelticsKemba Walker, Marcus Smart, Donovan Mitchell named Team USA captains

Team USA has named Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart and Donovan Mitchell as its captains. Walker and Mitchell have been starting together in the backcourt for Team USA, while Smart has yet to play after suffering a calf injury in training camp in Las Vegas. However, Gregg Popovich seems to like the leadership qualities Smart has. […]

Boston CelticsVideo: Celtics' Jayson Tatum connects with Jaylen Brown for alley-oop in Team USA win

Team USA had it going on on Thursday, as they handily defeated the Australian national side in a pre-FIBA World Cup exhibition, 102-86. One of the many highlights of the entertaining contest was the Boston Celtics connection between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, as the two youngsters combined to come up with a tremendous alley-oop […]

Boston CelticsDonovan Mitchell proud of Team USA's 2nd-half effort as Kemba Walker asserts leadership

Team USA moved up to 2-0 in exhibition games after racing past Australia on Thursday with a 102-86 win in Melbourne. Donovan Mitchell and Kemba Walker were able to see a wave of faces in the crowd, including actor Russell Crowe at a sold-out Marvel Stadium. Mitchell for one, was proud about how the Americans […]

Boston CelticsBrad Wanamaker ready to earn rotation spot with new-look Celtics

Last year, Brad Wanamaker of the Boston Celtics received little playing time and played just a few games. In the upcoming 2019-20 season, Wanamaker has his eyes locked on a regular spot in the rotation. Last season, the 30-year-old played averaged just 9.5 minutes per game in 36 contests. As a 6-foot-4 guard, Wanamaker was […]

Indiana PacersNBA legend Larry Bird, street artist agree to remove all but one of his tattoos on Indiana mural

Larry Bird, aka Larry Legend or The Hick from French Lick, is one of the greatest players in NBA history. He is also a legend in Indiana, and his college ball was played at Indiana State. A recent mural by street artist Jules Muck was recently erected in Fountain Square that paid tribute to Larry […]

Boston CelticsVideo: Marcus Smart sinks a 3-pointer with his back turned to the basket during Team USA practice

Marcus Smart, the beloved, scrappy point guard of the Boston Celtics, has not been well-known throughout his career for his outside shooting. But during warmups for Team USA, it looks as if Smart has debuted his newest shooting stroke. He’s back… @smart_MS3 over his head! #USABMNT #USAGotGame pic.twitter.com/sXuPFb5XO6 — NBA (@NBA) August 22, 2019 As […]

Boston CelticsKemba Walker says Team USA hungry after wave of doubters

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker has heard the noise surrounding around what’s expected to be a vulnerable Team USA heading into a looming 2019 FIBA World Cup. The 6-foot-1 floor general answered when USA Basketball came calling, despite being one of the many stars that changed teams over the offseason — a reason for […]

Boston CelticsCeltics' Jayson Tatum says Team USA has 'a chip on our shoulder'

The Team USA squad that will represent the nation in the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China is not exactly of the Dream Team caliber. However, despite the fact that there have been more than a few noteworthy names to withdraw from the squad over the past couple of months, this group still remains a […]

Indiana PacersLarry Bird not a fan of mural on Indiana building depicting him with tattoos

A Larry Bird mural in downtown Indiana has become quite controversial of late. The artwork portrays the NBA legend as a young and tattooed athlete, which Bird himself apparently did not take a liking to. Below is a snap of the mural in question, courtesy of Dana Hunsinger Benbow and David Lindquist of the Indianapolis Star: Larry […]

Boston CelticsCeltics owner Wyc Grousbeck says last year was so frustrating he'll 'never forget it'

A lot of Boston Celtics fans were left frustrated by the outcome of the team’s 2018-19 campaign. Apparently, even Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck was upset with how things ended, adding that the disappointing conclusion of the 2018-19 season is something that he will remember for the rest of his life, per Nick Friar of WEEI […]

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