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The Boston Celtics reportedly made a draft promise to Washington Huskies guard Matisse Thybulle, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. The Celtics have the 14th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, which is on June 20. They also have the 20th and 51st overall picks. I was told after the Combine that Thybulle's […]

Boston Celtics big man Aron Baynes just completed his second season in Beantown, but the Aussie has a player option for next season. While Baynes could opt out of the $5.45 million option, he wants to remain in Boston: “I love Boston. Boston’s been great to me. My family is comfortable here,” Baynes said on […]

The Boston Celtics had a disappointing season after entering the 2018-19 campaign with sky-high expectations. The Celtics went 49-33 after some were expecting 60 wins, and they were hammered by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs. One decent consolation prize is the Celtics have three first-round picks in the 2019 NBA […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum’s trade stock “took a hit” this season, according to an Eastern Conference scout who spoke with Ben Standig of NBC Sports. The Celtics are widely expected to try and trade for New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis this summer. To acquire Davis, the Celtics would likely have […]

While the Boston Celtics are not going to have an opportunity to pick up a top 10 prospect in the upcoming draft, they still remain to be in quite an envious position. The C’s have one of the most impressive track records when it comes to their success rate in trade deals, and this will […]

The Boston Celtics had perhaps the most frustrating season of any team in the NBA. After coming within a single game of reaching the 2018 NBA Finals, the Celtics were preseason favorites to win the Eastern Conference with a healthy Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward returning to the mix. Instead, Irving seemed to struggle in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James and Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving reportedly hung out in Los Angeles last Saturday, according to Jordan Schultz of ESPN. Irving becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Celtics. There has been talk Irving may be […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge congratulated Kyrie Irving after being selected in the All-NBA second team. https://twitter.com/danielrainge/status/1131650864819691520 Despite all the rumors of the All-Star guard leaving the Celtics this summer, Ainge still found a way to give credit where credit is due. After all, Irving was one of the main reasons why they made […]

The two Most Valuable Player frontrunners in Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the 15-man shortlist of the 2018-19 All-NBA selections: The All-NBA Teams: pic.twitter.com/ZdTEWdDEAo — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 23, 2019 Both Antetokounmpo and Harden, two of the three finalists fro the MVP award were named unanimous selections, […]

FOX Sports 1 analyst Cris Carter is expecting NBA teams to have a few reservations about signing Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving during a much-awaited offseason. According to “a prominent NBA executive,” questions about Irving’s overall health and aging body at the ripe age of 27 have become real concerns for front offices, despite him […]

The future of the Boston Celtics is in flux with Kyrie Irving at the center of their murky summer outlook. Whatever the Celtics decide to do with Irving, who is expected to opt out of his current contract to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, will affect the core of the team including […]

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 […]