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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 […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker makes his return to Spectrum Center on Thursday to face the Charlotte Hornets. Walker spent the first eight years of his career with the Hornets. The All-Star guard signed with the Celtics this summer in free agency as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving Terry Rozier. Walker doesn’t expect […]

After going through adversity in the past two seasons, Gordon Hayward finally had his best game as a member of the Boston Celtics. The 29-year-old forward had a magical night in the Celtics’ 119-113 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Hayward tied his career high with 39 points and set a career-best 17 made […]

On the same court where he suffered a gruesome ankle injury in 2017-18, Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward scored 39 points, his career-high as a member of the team. On Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Hayward’s 39 points helped the Celtics defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers by a final score of 119-113: Gordon Hayward's (39 […]

Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics are 4-1 on the young season. However, the Celtics are struggling to get off to fast starts and have had to climb out of deep holes frequently. Walker says the Celtics’ slow starts ultimately fall on his shoulders since he’s the floor general of the team: “I have to […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown could rejoin his teammates as soon as Wednesday or Thursday, when the team will travel for a matchup against Kemba Walker’s former team, the Charlotte Hornets, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Brown won’t initially travel for the team’s three-game road trip, as they’re set to face the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

With their 104-102 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night, the Boston Celtics improved to 4-1 in the early stages of the season, which, if you can believe it or not, is actually their best start since the 2010-11 campaign. The Celtics were a wild card coming into this season, as no one […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum says he was “surprised” the franchise didn’t reach out to veteran swingman Marcus Morris during the free agency period. Morris signed with the New York Knicks after backing out of an agreement with the San Antonio Spurs. He played two seasons with the Celtics: “I mean, I didn’t know […]

Jayson Tatum canned a game-winning jumper from the corner with just over a second remaining in the Boston Celtics’ 104-102 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night, and afterward, Kemba Walker was thrilled for his new teammate: “That kid is so talented,” Walker said, according to Tom Westerholm of MassLive.com. “I’m happy for […]

“Tatum drives down AND THROWS IT DOWN!” Mike Breen lost his mind when 19-year old rookie Jayson Tatum posterized the almighty LeBron James in the fourth quarter of Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals. He scored 24 points that game, leading the Celtics against The King, who, at the time, ruled the Eastern Conference […]

The New York Knicks suffered another defeat on Friday night, as they lost a close one to the Boston Celtics, 104-102. Following the razor-thin loss, Knicks rookie RJ Barrett was able to find some silver lining in an otherwise disappointing evening. According to the 6-foot-6 shooting guard, he is proud of his team’s effort and […]

Another game, another game-winner. The clutch shots keep on pouring at the start of the 2019-20 NBA regular season, as Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is the latest player to put on his cape and carry his team to victory. With the game between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks knotted at 102 apiece […]

With the Atlantic Division rival New York Knicks in town, the Boston Celtics need all the magic to embarrass their foes. Third-year wing Jayson Tatum surprised his opponents with a sick no-look pass to German big man Daniel Theis for a basket in the first quarter of the Friday night matchup. Jayson Tatum with the […]

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina had a LeBron James moment against the Boston Celtics on Friday night when he chased down Marcus Smart and pinned a block against the backboard on an early defensive highlight for the Frenchman. Frank Ntilikina with the chase-down block over Marcus Smart 👀 pic.twitter.com/4ZkuxUBm5F — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 1, […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens — not U.S. Democratic Party presidential candidate and South Bend, Ind., mayor lookalike Pete Buttigieg — said on Friday that he is not concerned with Robert Williams’ bursitis. The 6-foot-8 defensive-minded big man is dealing with inflammation around his hip. Brad Stevens says there’s no major reason for concern […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter is expected to return within the next two games after dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Celtics host the New York Knicks on Friday and then travel to Cleveland to play the Cavs on Tuesday. Kanter banged his […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens recently joined in on all the Halloween festivities, with the 43-year-old shot-caller opting to dress up as South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg. These two have an uncanny resemblance, and as a matter of fact, Buttigieg himself actually dressed as Stevens for his own Halloween costume. The Celtics’ coach […]

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris can’t find it in his heart to be upset at Boston Celtics big man Tacko Fall, who previously received plenty of chants from the Madison Square Garden faithful during the team’s visit to New York last week. Standing at a towering 7-foot-5, Fall has quickly garnered the reputation of […]

After logging 29 minutes on Wednesday in a 95-83 defeat against the Orlando Magic, Frank Ntilikina is reportedly going to be given the spot start on Friday, as the Knicks take on the Boston Celtics. This is via team insider Ian Begley. Frank Ntilikina’s starting tonight. — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) November 1, 2019 The Knicks […]

Boston Celtics president for basketball operations Danny Ainge has recently shed some more light on the nature of Kyrie Irving’s departure over the summer. Much has been made about Irving’s decision to jump ship after just two rather uneventful seasons with the C’s, and for his part, Ainge cleared the air. According to the high-ranking […]

It has only been a few months since the Kyrie Irving-led Boston Celtics were disbanded, but one of their former veteran leaders thinks the energy in the locker room seems to be much better. New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris, who was as vocal as any member of the Celtics last season, has quickly noticed […]

Marcus Morris still holds some animosity for the Boston Celtics after how things played out in free agency. The New York Knicks forward admits that since landing on his feet in the summer, he’s wanted nothing to do with his former team. “I just refuse to watch any Boston Celtics games,” Morris told Jay King […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo scoffed at any potential storylines stemming from his collision with Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, saying it was merely two players leaving it all out on the court. The Milwaukee Bucks star collided with Smart in the winding minutes of the fourth quarter, as his team trailed by 10. https://twitter.com/SavageBoston/status/1189724918751092736 “Two guys that […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as 6’11” while Marcus Smart is a whole eight inches shorter. However, that doesn’t mean that the Boston Celtics guard cannot battle the Milwaukee Bucks superstar for the rebound. The Celtics won over the Milwaukee Bucks in what was a statement game from a team that was initially thought out of […]

The Boston Celtics will be without small forward Jaylen Brown on Wednesday when they host the Milwaukee Bucks. Brown is dealing with an illness: Celtics say Jaylen Brown is out tonight due to illness. — Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) October 30, 2019 The Celtics are 2-1 on the young season, as are the Bucks. Brown is […]

Marcus Smart is hoping to ensure the Boston Celtics don’t repeat a miserable 2018-19 season. The defensive ace was outspoken about this issue then and he is outspoken about it now, hoping that the natural camaraderie between teammates is there from the jump. “Last year, for us, what was really big was the chemistry,” Smart […]

The Boston Celtics could look to upgrade their center position if they find themselves in the thick of an Eastern Conference playoff race by the trade deadline. Among the names in consideration are Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams and potentially Clint Capela, should the Houston Rockets make him available for talks once again, […]

Many Boston Celtics fans expected Kemba Walker to have similar defensive deficiencies as Kyrie Irving as a point guard for the Boston Celtics, yet that has simply not been the case. After shaking off a hideous 12-point debut, Walker has racked up four steals and two blocked shots in the last two games, all while […]

The Boston Celtics have one of the most interesting young cores in the entire NBA, yet all those young players still have to experience their fair share of hazing during their rookie seasons. The most recent victim—or beneficiary— was lottery pick Romeo Langford, who was taken at #14 overall by the team in the 2019 […]

Ahead of the Boston Celtics’ duel with the daunting Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Jaylen Brown revealed that Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of his favorite players in the league. Brown admitted that he really likes the mindset and work ethic of Antetokounmpo, who won the 2018-19 MVP award against strong competition from James Harden. “They’re a […]