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Former Boston Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins continues to rip point guard Kyrie Irving after the Cs were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs in five games by the Milwaukee Bucks. Perkins, who has said Irving isn’t a Batman or a good leader, believes Uncle Drew didn’t embrace the situation and the history […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may have lucked into the No. 1 overall pick and the chance to draft Zion Williamson, but that does not necessarily mean that superstar forward Anthony Davis is ready to change his trade demands. The Boston Celtics are aware of this. With their franchise player still expressing discontent with the franchise, […]

Boston Celtics director of player personnel Austin Ainge says his father, Celtics general manager Danny Ainge, is doing “great” after suffering a mild heart attack in April. Danny suffered the heart attack before the Celtics took on the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs. He is not with the team in Chicago […]

The Boston Celtics saw their 2018-19 season come to an unfortunate end, as they were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite that fact, Celtics playcaller Brad Stevens is still looking for ways to bolster his coaching staff. In fact, Stevens held an interview with former Grizzlies head coach J.B. Bickerstaff […]

The Chicago Bulls have put Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier in their crosshairs as their search for a future floor general continues, according to Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. The front office has been noncommittal when it comes to starter Kris Dunn after his performance stagnated this season. Dunn showed some flashes in his […]

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, two of the greatest players in NBA history, will receive lifetime achievement awards at the NBA awards on June 24, per Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird will together receive the NBA Lifetime Achievement Award at the NBA Awards on June 24, TNT announces. #Celtics […]

When the 2018-19 NBA campaign began, the Boston Celtics were the odds-on favorite to win the Eastern Conference. Yet, the Eastern Conference Finals are beginning on Wednesday night, and the Celtics are somehow not participating. Just how did that happen? Expected to win 60 games by many people going into the year, Boston finished with […]

Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck admits it was tough to love the 2018-19 Celtics, who were one of the most dysfunctional teams in the NBA. The Celtics were the preseason favorites to win the Eastern Conference, but they never lived up to the hype and got eliminated in the second round of the playoffs in […]

As was the case at the February trade deadline, the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly remain uninterested in trading Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. The Lakers now have the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and could package that in a deal along with Kyle […]

The Boston Celtics will head into the offseason with several decisions to make; one of which is the future of All-Star guard Kyrie Irving. After the Celtics lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, there is a strong belief that Irving will not be returning to the team. Instead, the one-time champion is […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving will release a “Friends”-inspired shoe line. According to #SneakerScouts’ official Twitter account, Nike has dubbed Irving’s new shoe as “Kyrie 5 Friends.” A pair costs $130. It has a release date of May 16. Release Date: Nike Kyrie 5 'Friends' – May 16, 2019 |$130| #SneakerScouts @KyrieIrving https://t.co/hcv4l4nitt […]

The Boston Celtics got the 14th overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. However, they almost got the fourth pick, according to the team’s assistant general manager Mike Zarren. One tidbit from Celtics assistant GM Mike Zarren – the 14th pick came within one ping pong ball of landing at No. 4. — Mark Murphy […]

While praising the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo threw some shade at the Boston Celtics. Giannis and the Bucks went down 0-1 to the Celtics in the second round, but rebounded nicely by winning four straight to close out the series in five games. The Greek Freak says the Bucks […]

Boston Celtics restricted free agent Terry Rozier says he can see himself playing for the New York Knicks next season. As a restricted free agent, Rozier can sign an offer sheet with another team and then the Celtics would have 48 hours to match the offer or let Rozier walk: He also said he could […]

Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier says he’s looking to start next season and won’t settle for anything less. Rozier is a restricted free agent this summer, meaning the Celtics can match any offer sheet a team gives to Rozier: Terry Rozier on the Jalen & Jacoby show right now: "I'm looking to start (next […]

Brad Stevens might very well end up hearing some criticisms over the news few months. The Eastern Conference Finals are set to begin on Wednesday night, and somehow, the Boston Celtics won’t be participating. You know, the Celtics team that made it to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals a year ago and came […]

Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier recently sat down for an interview with the analysts of ESPN’s “First Take.” Amid their discussion, the former No. 16 overall pick was asked if he would like to return to Boston next season if the team were to keep the same roster. His reply was straight to the […]

Kyrie Irving will have a myriad of options as a free agent come July 1, but there is one in particular he should avoid at all costs — the Los Angeles Lakers. From lackluster leadership to feeble future opportunities, the Lakers have little to offer Irving besides the bright lights and off-court opportunities to grow […]

Terry Rozier admitted this roller-coaster ride for the Boston Celtics came as the indirect result of being forced to adjust to Kyrie Irving’s ball-dominant style and the coaching tweaks that came with it. Appearing on Tuesday’s iteration of ESPN’s “Get Up!,” Rozier noted how some of Brad Stevens’ rotations would fluctuate at the end of […]

Terry Rozier went all in on his description of this rollercoaster season, especially detailing his star teammate Kyrie Irving and his approach to the game and the locker room. Rozier, who once led this Boston Celtics roster to one game away from the NBA Finals, noted Irving has a stark leadership style — one that […]

The New York Knicks reportedly have interest in point guard Terry Rozier and small forward Marcus Morris this summer, according to A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston. Rozier is a restricted free agent this offseason, while Morris is an unrestricted free agent. Multiple league sources tell NBC Sports Boston that the Knicks, a team […]

Gordon Hayward just finished a 2018-19 season which was full of growing pains and frustrations. In his first full year since suffering a broken leg during the first game of the 2017-18 season, Hayward averaged 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists as the sixth man for the Boston Celtics. Gordon Hayward grappled with being […]

The NBA Draft Lottery is set to unfold on Tuesday night, and the tanking gods will grace one of the league’s franchises with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. While this year’s draft may be pretty heavy at the top, there will be valuable players throughout most of the first round. This […]

Another failed season with Kyrie Irving is in the books, and it may have been his last dance in Beantown. The dribbling maestro can opt to test the waters of free agency this summer and spurn the Celtics, who have not been able to get to the Conference Finals with Irving at the helm. Now, […]

Al Horford reportedly wants to stay with the Boston Celtics despite the team failing to make it to the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals. According to Steve Bulpett of Boston Herald, Horford is leaning on re-signing with the team. In fact, he was reportedly willing to take a team-friendly deal to help Boston make the necessary […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown says his and Jayson Tatum’s “best days are yet to come.” Brown says he and Tatum are lucky. They were both high draft picks and came into a winning situation with the Celtics. So even though Boston underwhelmed this season, Brown knows the future is bright. “(Tatum’s) 21, I’m […]

Anthony Davis reportedly wouldn’t completely rule out staying with the Boston Celtics without Kyrie Irving, but the “odds of him re-upping in that scenario are significantly lower,” according to David Aldridge of The Athletic. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely hear from the Celtics this summer in regards to a Davis trade. Once Irving opts […]

After being eliminated from the playoffs by the Milwaukee Bucks, the Boston Celtics will quickly be adjusting their focus to the upcoming offseason. With seven players that aren’t locked in for next season, this summer will require the Celtics to keep their nose to the grindstone in order to keep their roster ready to compete […]

The general consensus right now is that Kyrie Irving has played his last game for the Boston Celtics. Especially with how things ended in Game 5 on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, this does seem to be where things are headed right now. It was clear in Irving’s face that he was extremely disappointed following […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers have watched the NBA Playoffs from home for the first time since 2013-2014, the Boston Celtics will now join them as spectators, after losing Game 5 of the second round to the Milwaukee Bucks 116-91. While the early postseason exit is disappointing enough for Boston, they have bigger things to worry […]

The Boston Celtics’ utterly disappointing 2019-20 season has finally come to an end, with a hugely impactful summer looming. These are three predictions for how one of the most significant offseasons in Celtics history will play out. 3. Kyrie Irving opts out, bails in free agency Though he’s said nothing concrete to suggest he’s leaving […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Jared Dudley says Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is somebody you’d want to have on your team. Dudley appeared on the May 9 edition of ESPN’s “Get Up” and spoke about Irving’s reputation among NBA players. As a teammate, he’s a different cat. That’s the word they use. They say […]

The Boston Celtics were on the ultimate high after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks by 22 points in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series, prompting former Celtics legend Paul Pierce to declare the series “over” and inspiring some confidence that the young and talented squad was finally peaking at just the right time. But […]

Boston Celtics combo guard Marcus Smart says the team wishes they could start the 2018-19 season all over again after falling short of their goal. Before the season started, the Celtics were the trendy pick to win the Eastern Conference. Boston went to Game 7 of the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals without Kyrie Irving and […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown doesn’t think the team was prepared for the circus that was this season. From the media coverage to the expectations from the fans, the Celtics had a lot going on this season and they were never able to get it together: Jaylen: “I don’t think anybody was prepared for this […]

Al Horford is slightly favored to not be with the Boston Celtics at the start of the 2019-20 season, per BetOnline.ag. The online betting site has Horford at a +100 to be with the Celtics next season and -140 to be somewhere else. Horford has a player option worth $30,123,014 for next season. If he […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving is now a free agent. Well, technically. With the Boston Celtics officially eliminated from the playoffs, Irving’s season is over. Now the next question is, will he stay in Boston? The most recent online betting odds show that Kyrie will most likely end up with either the New York Knicks […]

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart isn’t pointing the finger at anyone in particular for the way his team performed throughout the season, and especially in the postseason against the Milwaukee Bucks: “We all locked in, we were all on the same page and wanted to do it. We just couldn’t find a way to […]

Kyrie Irving’s reputation has taken a massive dive in the last few days, not only as one of the most clutch players in the NBA, but also as a leader and teammate. The Boston Celtics lost a fourth straight game to the Milwaukee Bucks and were eliminated from the playoffs, and it didn’t take long […]