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The Golden State Warriors have reached a fifth straight NBA Finals, despite a slew of injuries taking place through every series of this playoff run. Warriors TV analyst Jim Barnett thinks the feat is more impressive than what the Bill Russell-led Celtics accomplished back in the 1950s-60s, when they reached 10 straight: “It’s probably more […]

Boston Celtics combo guard Marcus Smart made the All-Defensive First Team this season and he’s very proud of that accomplishment. However, Smart says his ultimate goal is still to win a championship with the Celtics, a goal Boston fell short of this season. Love this and am honored and appreciate all the love and votes. […]

The NBA has announced the 2018-19 season’s All-Defensive teams, starring some of the most notable stalwarts in the game. #NBA All-Defensive First and Second Teams have been announced: pic.twitter.com/QOqj4hCj40 — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) May 22, 2019 The Milwaukee Bucks were the big winners and to no surprise, after posting the best defensive rating in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have resurfaced as yet another possible option for mercurial guard Kyrie Irving ahead of this looming offseason, and while they remain on the outside looking in, the Boston Celtics guard has become more open to joining the purple and gold, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “If you had asked me six […]

In many inside circles, there is a belief that Kyrie Irving will leave the Boston Celtics this offseason. Exactly which team he would like to join is still up for debate, but his high school coach seems to think the New York Knicks have the best shot at landing the All-Star point guard. Kevin Boyle […]

The 2019 NBA Draft promises to be one of the most intriguing in recent memory. From the hype surrounding the presumptive No. 1 pick, Zion Williamson, to the potential maneuvering of teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks, this draft will provide an opportunity for a number of organizations to improve their […]

Some NBA teams are reportedly concerned about luring Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving after the team’s struggles on and off the court this season. It wasn’t exactly the type of season that Celtics fans were expecting, as Irving and company could never find the consistency needed to be a true championship contender. And with Irving […]

The Boston Celtics had arguably the most disappointing campaign in the 2018-19 season. Their second round exit against the Milwaukee Bucks – and the way they were man-handled in the series – all the more supported that argument. With the impending free agency of All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving and some other key important pieces […]

An NBA scout who has followed Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving since his college days at Duke thinks Uncle Drew will ultimately re-sign with the Celtics this summer. Ever since Boston got eliminated in the second round of the playoffs in five games by the Milwaukee Bucks, there has been a lot of […]

An anonymous Eastern Conference general manager says Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving is “a different kind of guy” and doesn’t care about losing money if he leaves Boston in free agency this summer. The Celtics can offer Irving the most money in free agency, but there has been a lot of noise about Irving leaving […]

Worried about what the Boston Celtics might look like next season, Beantown? Have no fear: Bill Simmons is here. On The Ringer podcast, Simmons proposed a rather ridiculous way for the Celtics to reshape their roster for the 2019-20 campaign, and it involves Boston landing Anthony Davis (which might actually happen regardless) and Mike Conley. […]

The Boston Celtics own three first-round draft picks this season, and one of them is a lottery pick at No. 14 courtesy of the Sacramento Kings. But should the Celtics even use that draft pick? Or should they trade it? Boston had a very disappointing season, winning just 49 games and losing in the second […]

The NBA Draft Lottery concluded on Tuesday night setting the order for the upcoming NBA Draft on June 20th and it definitely did not disappoint. The New Orleans Pelicans took home the first overall selection for this year’s draft despite only having a 6.0% chance of doing so. Meanwhile, the three teams that shared the […]

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 […]