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Ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, NBA analysts are coming around on the Oklahoma City Thunder. You’d be hard-pressed to find any underestimating of the magnitude of their offseason moves coupled with their up-and-coming core. Led by 26-year-old superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who NBA GMs predict as MVP in 2025, the Thunder are coming off their first […]

The Washington Wizards have had one division title since 1980, which came in the 2017 season. Former Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal recollected that season, which saw the Wiz losing in seven games to the Boston Celtics. While on the Run Your Race Podcast, Beal talked about how his Wizards team would’ve proved to be […]

Winning back-to-back titles used to be commonplace in the NBA, but times have changed. No team has repeated in six years and no franchise has even made consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals in five years. In this era of unpredictability, the Boston Celtics strive for continued dominance, and general managers across the league think […]

In preparation for the preseason, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum received some criticism for the $2.8 million watch he wore during the Abu Dhabi Games. A reporter asked if his watch was a ‘kid’s watch’ despite the watch being priced at seven figures. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sideline Sources (@sidelinesources) […]

Last season, Joe Mazzulla made waves in the NBA after the Boston Celtics front office promoted him to fill in for the controversial Ime Udoka as head coach. Despite low expectations due to the disruption that rocked the team off the court, Mazzulla took matters into his own hands and managed to lead the Celtics […]

PHILADELPHIA — The next stop on Tacko Fall’s basketball journey is the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL, who will continue their tour of the United States with a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday. Fall, who last appeared in the NBA during the 2021-22 season with the Cleveland […]

The Boston Celtics dominated the 2023-24 season, yet they never notched a win against the Denver Nuggets. In fact, the Nuggets were the only team the C’s didn’t beat across the entire league. Boston exacted some revenge during preseason, going 2-0 against Denver as part of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games. On Friday, the Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics will be chasing their second championship in a row, but some people expect Jayson Tatum to be chasing another trophy this season as well. Jayson Tatum was asked after their preseason game against the Denver Nuggets about personal accolades, and he gave an insightful answer. “Everybody should have individual goals, and we’re […]

The Nuggets and the Celtics meet in Abu Dhabi for the second of two straight preseason games on Sunday morning! The Celtics have all of the momentum as the defending champions. The Nuggets enter the new NBA season hungry to bounce back after losing in the Conference Semifinals. We now continue our NBA odds series […]

The Boston Celtics may have won their 18th championship in June but for most of the players on the team, it was the first championship of their careers. That included Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, who recalls the specific moment the team cohesively rallied to reach the title. Brown said the team’s championship moment was born […]

Basketball fans widely recognize Cooper Flagg as the real deal, and former Boston Celtics superstar Kevin Garnett is among those who admire the Duke basketball freshman’s skills. In a recent episode of the “Ticket & The Truth” podcast, hosted by Garnett and fellow Celtics legend Paul Pierce, the former NBA MVP praised Flagg, calling him […]

Jaylen Brown claimed the Finals MVP award, largely due to his impressive defense on Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. His all-around performance played a key role in the Boston Celtics’ five-game dominance over the Dallas Mavericks. Brown appeared on the popular show Hot Ones with Sean Evans, where he offered an insightful comparison about guarding […]

This season, the Boston Celtics are hoping to become the first team since the 2017 and 2018 Golden State Warriors to repeat as NBA championships. But in order to do so, they have be focused with the right mentality. During a recent episode of the show, ‘Hot Ones’ from First We Feast, Celtics star Jaylen […]

Boston Celtics backup point guard Payton Pritchard was the star of the team’s preseason opener win against the Denver Nuggets. The 26-year-old, who is the primary backup to Jrue Holiday, finished 6-of-13 shooting, but every make was from three-point range. He finished with 21 points, six assists and four rebounds in 24 minutes. Pritchard scored […]

There’s no doubt that Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla loves basketball, prompting players to call him a “sicko” for how he goes about his job. Jaylen Brown was recently on the Hot Ones show, where he talked about Mazzulla and how they’re running an offense similar to that of a larger mammal. “One of […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has shown he can handle the heat of the NBA playoffs, but his resolve was tested by a different kind of warmth this offseason. The three-time All-Star went on “Hot Ones,” a talk show where notable guests answer questions while devouring increasingly spicy wings. Brown wasn’t too bothered by the […]

As the 2024-25 NBA season approaches, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving took a moment during Mavericks Media Day to reflect on his performance in the 2024 NBA Finals. In a conversation with Locked on Mavs, Irving acknowledged that his performance in the Finals was not a true representation of his capabilities, while giving significant credit […]

The basketball is round. That’s one of the few constants in the history of the NBA. There have been more than 12 million NBA games played, so there are plenty of unexpected things that have happened in so many opportunities. Some NBA teams have set records for the strangest reasons. Here’s a look at the […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown had an offseason to remember, and it’s only gotten better with his latest achievement. On Wednesday morning, it was announced that the three-time All-Star will grace the cover of Time, an honor no Celtic has received since Larry Bird in 1984. Jaylen Brown earned the incredible honor of making the […]

A lot has occurred since the Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals. Paul George and Klay Thompson both switched their allegiances in free agency. Karl-Anthony Towns is heading to the New York Knicks. JJ Redick moved from ESPN to head honcho on the sidelines for the Los Angeles Lakers. And of course, every team […]

NBA 2K25 has been out for just under three weeks now, and that means fans are starting to get used to how their favorite players perform in the latest iteration of the storied franchise. Speaking of storied franchises, the Boston Celtics are expected to be one of the best teams in the league this year. […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is returning to the court for the first time since a patellar dislocation injury during the 2023-24 season. He had surgery shortly after and missed the entire year. Monday, he was cleared for training camp and is getting back on the court for the Blazers. Because of that […]

For those who thought Jaylen Brown’s highly publicized war with Nike was over now that his exclusion from the summer Olympics USA Basketball team has begun to fade from recent memory, think again. Brown just made the next chess move in the standoff between the superstar and sportswear conglomerate to the tune of $50 million. […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics’ offseason is nearing its end, as they’re already a few days into training camp and preparing for preseason games in Abu Dhabi. However, that doesn’t mean the chaotic player movement that comes with the offseason is over. On Friday night, the New York Knicks shocked the NBA world by trading […]

The Jordan Tatum 3 is the newest sneaker in the signature line of Boston Celtics’ All-Star Jayson Tatum. After recording one of the NBA’s best collective Regular Seasons of all time, Jayson Tatum has been advancing his brand off the court and using his global reach to promote his newest upcoming model. Adding to their […]

Heading into training camp fresh off a title has its perks, but not for the reigning champion Boston Celtics. Celtics star Jaylen Brown told reporters that the first two days of training camp, which began on Wednesday, have been demanding. Despite capturing their 18th ring in franchise history just a few months ago, the championship […]

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is not a typical star or NBA Finals MVP. If he was, then the 27-year-old would have probably been awarded a spot on the Team USA Olympics roster. He is not afraid to speak his mind, as his fans can attest. Brown is choosing his own path once again, this […]

Isaiah Thomas’ net worth in 2024 is $16 million. Thomas is a professional basketball player who is a free agent that most recently played for the Phoenix Suns. He is a two-time NBA All-Star, an All-NBA Second Team player, and an All-Rookie Second Team selection. Here’s a closer look at Isaiah Thomas’ net worth in […]

Earlier this week, the Boston Celtics were the first team to host media day for the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season, featuring the likes of several members of last year’s championship team including Jrue Holiday. Holiday was able to exercise some of his playoff demons en route to helping lead the Celtics to their NBA Finals […]

With the 2024-25 NBA regular season approaching, plenty of eyes will be on the Boston Celtics. Ahead of the Celtics opening night game against the New York Knicks on Oct. 22, we’ll be making our bold predictions for this year. Boston is coming off the 18th championship in franchise history and are looking to repeat. […]

For years, big threes were all of the rage in the NBA. During the 2000s-2010s, most championship teams had a trio of star talent that led them to victory, and the rest of the roster was usually filled out with role players and depth pieces. The Boston Celtics won a championship this way with Paul […]

On Tuesday, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics officially got the new NBA season underway by becoming the first team to host media day, fresh off of their 2024 championship victory. Tatum has had a busy summer, signing the most lucrative contract in league history and winning gold at the Olympics with Team USA, and […]

Boston Celtics champion superstar Jayson Tatum is pursuing greatness after capturing his first NBA championship, and let it be known at Celtics Media Day on Tuesday. Tatum revealed his shortcomings made coach Joe Mazzulla happy when he didn’t win the 2024 Finals MVP over Jaylen Brown before receiving the first healthy DNPs of his career […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics Media Day arrived on Tuesday morning, and it felt like the first day of school. The excitement for the new season was palpable in the Auerbach Center, which isn’t surprising given how the 2023-24 campaign went. The reigning champions sounded eager to defend their title and prove that 18 championships aren’t […]

Jaylen Brown is soon launching his sneaker brand called 741. After being crowned the NBA Finals MVP last season, many sneaker companies offered him endorsement deals. However, according to sources, Brown turned down over $50 million worth of deals to pursue starting his own shoe company. Brown shared his sentiments on why he decided to […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics were on top of the basketball world last summer after looking nearly invincible en route to their 18th championship in franchise history. However, that didn’t protect Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown from offseason drama and disrespect. Brown was left off of the Olympic roster ahead of the Summer […]

The Boston Celtics did not make many moves this offseason. However, one low-risk, high-reward move that the reigning champion Celtics did make is to bring in free agent Lonnie Walker IV. Walker addressed his role on the team in an interview with NBC Sports Boston during the Celtics’ media availability on Monday per Bobby Manning […]

Since joining the NBA in 2017, Jayson Tatum has amassed a list of accolades with which few 26-year-olds can compete. The Boston Celtics superstar is a five-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA first-team selection, NBA All-Star Game MVP and an NBA champion. Fresh off the Celtics’ first title in 16 years, Tatum signed a five-year, $314 million […]

Former Boston Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins doesn’t feel good about the chances of his old team winning another NBA championship this season. Perkins says that the Celtics won’t be winning another title, that easily. "No one in the NBA is scared right now of the Boston Celtics. I'm just letting you know this… Teams […]