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Boston CelticsPerson in Boston organization says Kyrie Irving 'takes the air out of the locker room'

It didn’t take long after a string of four straight losses for a list of dirty laundry to show up at Kyrie Irving’s doorstep. The Boston Celtics guard had perhaps the worst four-game stretch of his playoff career, and his reputation as a player and teammate took perhaps an even bigger hit. It wasn’t long […]

Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee's Twitter account trolls Paul Pierce after dominating Celtics in 5 games

Former Celtics forward Paul Pierce was under the impression that Boston would handle the Milwaukee Bucks with relative ease in their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup. The Celtics won Game 1, and Pierce was already writing Milwaukee off. “Boston is just going to out-talent (Milwaukee),” Pierce said after Boston’s Game 1 victory. “I don’t know where […]

Boston CelticsGordon Hayward admits this season was 'frustrating and disappointing'

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is the latest to speak out about his disappointments this season. Following his team’s season-ending 116-91 Game 5 defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second-round of the playoffs, the 28-year-old admitted that this was not how he had envisioned the season playing out. Hayward on his year: "Certainly, a […]

Boston CelticsGrant Hill questions Kyrie Irving's leadership after Celtics' playoff exit

Hall of Famer Grant Hill is just one of the many who have called out Kyrie Irving for his role in the Boston Celtic’s disappointing season, which came to an end on Wednesday as they were eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Hill had some harsh words for […]

Boston CelticsTerry Rozier says Boston 'got no choice' but to hit reset button

Following Wednesday night’s season-ending defeat at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks, the Boston Celtics are now left with no choice but to start thinking about how they will bounce back next year. Celtics guard Terry Rozier was one of the first to propose a solution for this season’s disappointment, with the 24-year-old suggesting that […]

Boston CelticsAl Horford has message for Celtics fans after playoff exit

The Boston Celtics saw their 2018-19 season come to a disappointing end on Wednesday night, as they were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks in their second-round series by a tally of four games to one. And though this campaign didn’t go as planned, Al Horford wanted to thank Celtics fans for their continued support: Sorry […]

Boston CelticsKyrie Irving has more field goal attempts than points in East Semis

Kyrie Irving picked a terrible night to have an off game for the Boston Celtics, as his side suffered a season-ending Game 5 defeat at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Unfortunately for Irving, his lackluster performance in Game 5 was not a one-off. As pointed out by our friends at Bleacher Report, […]

Boston CelticsTerry Rozier after Celtics' elimination: 'I don't give a f*** what nobody say, I sacrificed the most out of anybody'

The Boston Celtics saw their season come to an unceremonious end on Wednesday night as they were eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. It wasn’t the best of endings for the Celtics, and following their 116-91 season-ending defeat, Boston guard Terry Rozier came out with a very strong […]

Boston CelticsCeltics' Kyrie Irving says his uncertain future didn't factor in Bucks series

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving insists his uncertain future with the team wasn’t a factor in its second-round playoff series loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. A reporter asked Irving this question during the Celtics’ postgame press conference on Wednesday. Irving shook his said and said, “No…no” before standing up and walking away from […]

Boston CelticsCeltics coach Brad Stevens praises Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown for handling the pressure of NBA spotlight

Amid their heartbreaking loss and the subsequent elimination in Game 5, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens praised Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for handling the pressure under the spotlight despite their youth. Per Jay King of The Athletic, Stevens admitted that he can’t imagine himself in Tatum and Brown’s shoes. If it was him, […]

Milwaukee BucksBrad Stevens shows respect to Bucks, says they were clearly better than Celtics

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens admits the Milwaukee Bucks are the better team. After Milwaukee ousted Boston in the playoffs, Stevens credited the Bucks for building a winning culture. He then went on to say that the top-seeded team completely outplayed them throughout the series. "They're better than we are." Brad Stevens shares his […]

Milwaukee BucksCeltics' Kyrie Irving concedes that Bucks 'outplayed us as a group'

Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics had no excuses after being booted out by the Milwaukee Bucks in five games. For the star guard, the Bucks were simply the better team. Per Tin Bontemps of ESPN, the Bucks played as one solid unit and outplayed them. “It really comes down to great team basketball, who […]

Milwaukee BucksVideo: Celtics' Jaylen Brown tries to posterize Giannis Antetokounmpo again, fails

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown posterized Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo twice in their second-round series. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to record a third. On Wednesday night, Brown’s Celtics squared off against the Bucks in Game 5. In the second half, Brown attempted to brutally yam atop the dome of Giannis, but things didn’t turn […]

Boston CelticsCeltics' Kyrie Irving ready to move on after playoffs exit, but says he won't forget embarrassing defeat

Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics fell in five games to the Milwaukee Bucks in the two teams’ Eastern Conference semifinal matchup. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the likely MVP of the league in 2018-19, was dominant – as was the Bucks’ depth – and the team cruised to a 4-1 series win after Paul Pierce, Celtics legend, […]

Boston CelticsBrad Stevens admits he 'did a bad job' after Celtics' second-round exit

After being eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in five games, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens laid the blame on himself. Per A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston, Stevens got ahead of the criticisms and admitted that he did a bad job. "I'll be the first to say as far as any other years… […]

Milwaukee BucksVideo: Bucks fans chant 'Paul Pierce sucks' in closing seconds of Game 5

Sadly for the Boston Celtics in the 2019 NBA Playoffs, “The Truth” was not the answer. After shellacking the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the two teams’ second-round series, Paul Pierce confidently and calmly proclaimed in the postgame festivities on NBA TV that the series between the two teams was “over.” Of course, both […]

Milwaukee BucksTony Snell earns his second $100,000 performance incentive after Bucks reaches Conference Finals

Tony Snell, the 27-year-old backup wing for the Milwaukee Bucks, was able to tack on some extra bucks via incentives thanks to the tremendous success that the Bucks have experienced so far in both the regular season and the playoffs. Bobby Marks, the NBA salary cap aficionado of ESPN, reported Snell’s bonuses after the Bucks’ […]

Milwaukee BucksRECAP: Bucks close out Celtics, reach first East Finals since 2001

The Milwaukee Bucks will now move on to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2001 after taking down the Boston Celtics in Game 5, 116-91. The Bucks, who only lost to the Celtics in Game 1, won four straight games to close out the series in five games. For the first time since 2001, […]

Milwaukee BucksVideo: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo stops Al Horford in the paint with big-time rejection

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo came in to Game 5 against the Boston Celtics like a man on a mission. Antetokounmpo, the likely MVP of the league this 2018-19 season, has been stupendous throughout the playoffs. His Bucks waltzed past the Detroit Pistons in the first round before getting matched up against the much tougher […]

Boston CelticsVideo: Celtics' Kyrie Irving shoots a bad looking airball that's way off the mark

In Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving shot an airball that was way off the mark. Peep Irving’s airball below per Legion Hoops. Though Khris Middleton’s contest looked good, we rarely see Irving toss up an airball this bad. https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/1126288128371675136 The Celtics All-Star entered the game shooting just 36.9 percent […]

Boston CelticsCeltics coach Brad Stevens says rusty Marcus Smart will play less than usual

There’s still a chance the presence of Marcus Smart could help shift the momentum of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Should that possibility come fruition, though, it will probably be due to his infectious competitive fire and zeal for defense than any sustained on-court impact. As Brad Stevens told The Athletic’s Jay King before his team’s […]

Boston CelticsKendrick Perkins says Boston has 'zero togetherness' and is 'frustrating to watch'

Kendrick Perkins rose to Boston Celtics lore with the “Ubuntu” title team of 2008, one of the most revered teams in NBA history in terms of unselfishness and an overall collective responsibility to the greater good. It should come as no surprise, then, that he’s dismayed by watching the current Celtics play with such a […]

Boston CelticsNBA GM thinks Celtics' Jayson Tatum can be a No. 1 option, but unsure if he can do that on a winner

An anonymous NBA general manager reportedly believes Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum can be the No. 1 offensive option on a team. However, the GM doesn’t think that team would win a lot of games if Tatum is the best player on the roster, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News: “Here’s the thing: […]

Boston CelticsSome within Celtics organization want to prioritize development of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown over chasing big names

There are reportedly some members of the Boston Celtics organization who want to prioritize the development of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown over chasing big names in free agency or trades, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. Once Kyrie Irving opts out of his 2019-20 player option with the Celtics this summer, Boston becomes […]

Boston CelticsNBA GM says Boston's Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown are 'closer than you'd think' when it comes to value

Coming into the 2018-19 season, much of the Boston Celtics’ expected dominance stemmed from the assumption that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown would continue on the path toward imminent stardom uninterrupted. Instead, beset by the presence of Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, both of whom missed last year’s playoffs, the Celtics’ young wings have mostly […]

Boston CelticsTerry Rozier agrees with Celtics coach Brad Stevens' assessment that he could be utilized better

Boston Celtics backup point guard Terry Rozier agrees with head coach Brad Stevens’ assessment that he could be utilized better on offense. Rozier is averaging just 5.5 points against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs while shooting a dismal 26.9 percent from the field and 14.3 percent from beyond the arc. […]

New York KnicksRumor: Knicks haven't been given any assurances Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant will sign with them

The New York Knicks reportedly haven’t been given any assurances Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant will sign with them in free agency this summer, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. Irving and Durant become unrestricted free agents on July 1. The Knicks have cap space to sign both stars and also been heavily linked […]

Boston CelticsCeltics reportedly have no hesitation about offering Kyrie Irving a 5-year max deal

The Boston Celtics are one defeat away from being eliminated in the playoffs as they are down 3-1 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The outcome of the series might impact Kyrie Irving’s free agency decision this summer, and there is speculation about him not returning to Boston next year. However, according […]

Boston CelticsKendrick Perkins explains why he doesn't think Celtics star Kyrie Irving is a Batman

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins says Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving is no doubt a great player, but he doesn’t think Irving is a Batman type of guy or someone who can be the best player on a championship team. Perkins, who was part of the 2008 Celtics team which defeated Kobe […]

Milwaukee BucksCeltics coach Brad Stevens explains why he has so much respect for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Remember when it seemed like Al Horford and the Boston Celtics might have Giannis Antetokounmpo’s number? That was barely more than a week ago, after the Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks by 22 points in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Now, Milwaukee is on the verge of sending Boston home on Wednesday night […]

Boston CelticsMarcus Morris declares that Celtics aren't going on vacation for another month

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris is still pretty confident about his team’s chances of beating the Milwaukee Bucks despite being down in the Eastern Conference semi-finals series 3-1. Aside from saying that the Celtics are still a better team than the Bucks, Morris also told one of the team’s assistant coaches that the team won’t […]

Boston CelticsMarcus Morris insists Celtics are still better than the Bucks

The Boston Celtics are down 3-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks, but Marcus Morris still believes that they are the better team. Marcus Morris: “I still think we’re the better team.” — Jay King (@ByJayKing) May 8, 2019 It’s hard to believe that statement when the Celtics haven’t been able to […]

Boston CelticsMarcus Smart hoping to play longer stints in Celtics' Game 5 vs. Bucks

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart made his postseason debut in Monday night’s Game 4 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The former Oklahoma State standout had been suffering from an oblique injury, but he managed to recover enough to take the floor. Smart struggled to find a rhythm in Game 4. As a precautionary measure, his […]

Boston CelticsKyrie Irving's message to Boston before Game 5 — 'Just let it fly, man'

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving had one last message for his teammates before strapping up for a pivotal Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks, now facing impending elimination after the series turned to 3-1. “Just let it fly, man,” said Irving, according to Jay King of The Athletic. “Everything you’ve got.” Irving hasn’t exactly endeared […]

Boston CelticsCharles Barkley thinks Game 5 vs. Bucks will be Kyrie Irving's last in a Celtics uniform

TNT analyst Charles Barkley doesn’t have much faith in the Boston Celtics extending their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Milwaukee Bucks, rather confident Wednesday’s Game 5 will be Kyrie Irving’s last in Celtics green: “Hey Mike, let me stop you — we already unmade our reservations for Milwaukee and Toronto,” said a confident Barkley […]

Milwaukee BucksBucks' Malcolm Brogdon out for Game 5

The Milwaukee Bucks were able to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Boston Celtics. Unfortunately, it appears they will have to wait a bit longer for point guard Malcolm Brogdon to make his return. Brogdon has been nursing a foot injury since mid-March. According to ESPN’s Malika Andrews, he has been ruled out […]

Boston CelticsCeltics coach Brad Stevens says he's 'not doing a very good job' setting up Terry Rozier, Gordon Hayward for success

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says he’s “not doing a very good job” setting up backup point guard Terry Rozier and small Gordon Hayward for success in the team’s second round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics are down 1-3 and both Hayward and Rozier have been non-factors in the series. Brad Stevens […]

Boston CelticsKyrie Irving says Celtics must stop Bucks' bread-and-butter plays to overcome 3-1 hole

Kyrie Irving did his best to decipher what’s been going wrong in the past three games against the Milwaukee Bucks, as the Boston Celtics followed five straight postseason wins with utter disappointment in this series, now on the brink of elimination. Irving has quickly realized the full extent of the Bucks’ game plan, one forged […]

Milwaukee BucksEric Bledsoe says Milwaukee is out to prove skeptics wrong

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe has been playing like he has a chip on his shoulder. Recently, 29-year-old admitted that his and his team’s determination are driven by a desire to prove their doubters wrong. “People say a lot of things,” he told Zach Lowe of ESPN.com between Games 3 and 4 in Boston, the latter […]

Boston CelticsKyrie Irving explains difference between this 3-1 deficit, Cavs' 3-1 deficit in 2016

Being down 3-1 in any series is not a desirable scenario to be in, but it’s a feeling that Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving is familiar with. In 2016, Irving and the Cavs found themselves trailing the Golden State Warriors by the same tally. However, that matchup was for all of the marbles, as they say. […]

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