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The Boston Celtics suffered what could be a major blow to their playoff chances, as they lost two starters to injuries during their 116-108 defeat against the Orlando Magic. The Celtics lost Jayson Tatum early in the first quarter due to a left shin contusion, then lost Marcus Smart midway through the third as he […]

With both the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers losing their respective games tonight, they are now officially going to face each other in the first round of the playoffs. We have our fist playoff series matchup locked in. The #4 seed Boston Celtics will play the #5 seed Indiana Pacers in the first round. […]

Jayson Tatum suffered what looked like a shin contusion in the first quarter of the Boston Celtics’ game against the Orlando Magic. It was then announced that he would not return into the game. The Celtics announced that Jayson Tatum is OUT for the remainder of the game tonight with a left shin contusion. — […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown and point guard Terry Rozier are expected to play in the team’s home game against the Orlando Magic, though they are reportedly both under minutes restriction. .@celtics coach Brad Stevens said F Jaylen Brown and PG Terry Rozier will play limited minutes tonight vs. @OrlandoMagic. — John Denton (@JohnDenton555) April […]

The Boston Celtics took a one-game lead over the Indiana Pacers for the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference standings with their win over the Pacers on Friday night, and Brad Stevens says it is full steam ahead until the playoffs. Stevens told NBC Boston’s Chris Forsberg that there will be no limitations on any […]

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown will likely miss his fourth consecutive game on Sunday, when his team faces the Orlando Magic. #NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs. Orlando: Jaylen Brown (low back spasms) – DOUBTFULAl Horford (left knee soreness) – PROBABLETerry Rozier (illness) – QUESTIONABLEGuerschon Yabusele (sore left foot) – QUESTIONABLE — Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 6, […]

Former Boston Celtics standout Paul Pierce received a great deal of hate from a lot of NBA fans following his recent comments about Dwyane Wade. The one-time NBA champion said that if he had the chance to play with some of Wade’s teammates, particularly LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Shaquille O’Neal, he would have won […]

Boston Celtics legend and future Hall of Famer Paul Pierce has been heavily criticized by fans for his recent comments, saying he would have had more championships than Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade if he had the opportunity to play with guys like LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Shaquille O’Neal. Wade won three championships with […]

After scoring 23 points while shooting a perfect 9-of-9 from the field on Friday against the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward told reporters his game and explosiveness is slowly returning. It’s been a tough season for Hayward as he makes his way back from the gruesome ankle injury he suffered last season on […]

Paul Pierce probably had no idea the firestorm he would set off on Friday evening before insisting that his career was better than Dwyane Wade’s during ESPN’s NBA Countdown.  Objectively, there’s almost nothing to back up the former Boston Celtics great’s claim. Wade has more championships, more All-NBA selections, three All-Defense honors to Pierce’s zero, and more […]

The Boston Celtics nailed down one of their most impressive wins of the season on Friday night, routing the Indiana Pacers by a score of 117-97 on the road to all but ensure themselves of home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Barring something weird like the Philadelphia 76ers losing out for the […]

Paul Pierce didn’t mince words when asked on NBA Countdown’s “Truth Serum” segment who had the better career between him or the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade as the Boston Celtics great picked himself without hesitation. The two players are nearly deadlocked on every category mentioned having both been Finals Most Valuable Players to which Pierce countered that […]

Before the beginning of last season, the Boston Celtics signed forward Gordon Hayward to a four-year deal, hoping that he would be able to replicate his stellar play when he was with the Utah Jazz. Unfortunately, Hayward suffered a season-ending injury five minutes into his debut, and the Celtics were caught off-guard. Hayward returned this […]

The 2019 NBA Defensive Player of the Year couldn’t be any more wide open with at least five or so names all equally worthy of earning the award. One such player is the Indiana Pacers young big man Myles Turner who, on Friday night against the Boston Celtics, showed why he’s in contention by viciously […]

The long wait is over. 86 year-old Bill Fitch, who spent almost three decades as an NBA coach, will finally be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. NBA sources: Former #Rockets, Celtics, Cavaliers, Nets and Clippers Coach Bill Fitch will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame — Mark […]

Kyrie Irving may be the biggest name on the Boston Celtics. Al Horford may be the team’s best all-around player. Jayson Tatum may be the best young talent. Marcus Smart may be the best defender. But the Celtics’ X-factor heading into the playoffs is Gordon Hayward. You know, the guy Boston signed to a massive […]

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris has missed time sporadically throughout the season due to a pesky knee issue that has bothered him throughout the 2018-19 campaign, and on Friday night, he will miss his second straight game in an important clash against the Indiana Pacers. With the playoffs starting in just over a week, one […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving has fallen under harsh criticism for much of this season due to his questionable leadership abilities, but don’t tell that to head coach Brad Stevens, who raves about Irving. Ahead of the Celtics’ game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, Stevens lauded Irving’s attitude: “He’s a very smart guy, […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown has been dealing with a bout of lower back spasms, which has forced him to miss the last two games. In light of his ongoing back soreness, the team has elected to hold him out of Friday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers, according to report from ESPN’s Tim […]

The Boston Celtics will be facing off against the Indiana Pacers in what is touted to be a preview of a first-round playoffs matchup in the Eastern Conference. Both teams are currently tied for the fourth spot in the East with a 47-32 record, and Friday night’s contest might determine which team will have a […]

The Boston Celtics might be fighting for the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference, but their official Twitter account is already putting in work for the offseason. Upon celebrating their fans with a custom jersey wallpaper promotion, one fan couldn’t help but request an Anthony Davis jersey: Anthony Davis 23 icon jersey — Stone Fearing […]

The final week of the NBA regular season is upon us, which means the playoff matchups are close to being set. For the Golden State Warriors, a three-peat is on the table. It hasn’t been accomplished since the 2002 Lakers and 1998 Bulls. As the Warriors enter the postseason as the title favorite for the […]

The Boston Celtics have several key injuries for their pivotal matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, but Jaylen Brown leads the list. MassLive Boston Celtics beat reporter John Karalis tweeted an update on April 4. Celtics say Jaylen Brown is doubtful tomorrow with back spasms. Marcus Morris is out. Horford is probable — John […]

Jaylen Brown was hopeful that he could play in his team’s biggest game of the season despite suffering from significant pain. One day before the Boston Celtics’ crucial matchup with the Indiana Pacers, though, the third-year wing was listed as doubtful on the injury report, which should come as no surprise given the extent of […]

Danny Ainge has no regrets about trading Kendrick Perkins in 2011. Ainge, the Boston Celtics’ general manager and president of basketball operations, made the revelation to the “Toucher & Rich” podcast on Boston’s radio station 98.5 “The Sports Hub” on April 4 (via MassLive’s John Karalis). “I do not. Not at all. Perkins was hurt. […]

Wednesday night, Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade played what almost certainly was his final game against the Boston Celtics, ending one of the most intense rivalries the NBA has seen over the past decade. Wade faced the Celtics in three consecutive playoffs from 2010-12, with LeBron James participating in the latter two series after he […]

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is pleased his team is starting to play with more focus now that the NBA playoffs are just around the corner. After their win over the Miami Heat, Horford admitted that the Celtics’ recent resurgence has a different feel to it, something which is encouraging for him. Al Horford […]

More than a year after his gruesome leg injury, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is now playing with ‘more confidence’ according to teammate Kyrie Irving. Per Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe, Irving believes that Gordon is getting more comfortable on the court. He’s using his 6-foot-9 frame more and is not hesitant in driving […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has opened up about his improved relationship with his head coach, Brad Stevens. After their win over the Miami Heat, Irving talked to reporters about his relationship with Stevens and how it has grown over the past two years. “Our relationship has grown tremendously just in terms of our […]

A young Boston Celtics fan in Miami had a moment that she will definitely not forget for her entire life. Celtics superstar Kyrie Irving took time to make a young girl happy following their game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Irving approached the young girl wearing a replica of his Celtics jersey. Appreciating the […]

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown could make a return against the Indiana Pacers this Friday after dealing with back issues for the past week. Tom Westerholm of MassLive reports that Brown may not be as sprightly as what he’s leading on: More Jaylen: “I heal pretty fast. I don’t think it’ll keep me down for […]

Jaylen Brown’s back injury isn’t getting much better, but the Boston Celtics wing seems intent on trying to help his team down the stretch of the regular season regardless. Despite not playing in Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat, Brown is hopeful he’ll be able to take the floor for Friday’s crucial matchup with the […]

The Boston Celtics have reportedly decided against signing veteran big man Greg Monroe to a deal for the remainder of the season. With the C’s opting to go in another direction, Monroe will now be without a team after his 10-day contract with Boston expired on Tuesday night: Celtics have decided not to re-sign Greg […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum was very candid in his Tuesday Reddit AMA. The 21-year-old answered fan questions about his 2018 playoff performance, his offseason work with Kobe Bryant and more. In a fun hypothetical, Tatum was also asked about which former Celtic he would most like to play with. His response included a […]

Wednesday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat will be pivotal for both teams. The Heat is clinging to the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Celtics are tied with the Indiana Pacers for the fourth seed. Both teams desperately need a win to keep their current playoff position. […]

It is no secret that the Boston Celtics have underperformed as a result of their 2018-19 regular season. However, the Celtics still have a legitimate shot at reaching the NBA Finals with second-year forward Jayson Tatum and veteran point guard Kyrie Irving still leading the way — and with current Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward […]

On Tuesday, Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum conducted a Reddit AMA. During his time answering questions, he responded candidly about his time working out with Kobe Bryant over the summer, his playoff performance as a rookie and more. Tatum was also asked about one of his career highlights — his absurd 2018 dunk in […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum took the league by storm during his rookie season. However, it appears even he was surprised by the amount of success he enjoyed with the Beantown team last year. Not only was he one of the best rookies in his class, but he played an integral role in helping […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum worked out with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant last summer. Bryant was Tatum’s favorite player growing up. The second-year swingman says it “was a dream come true” to train with the Black Mamba while answering questions in a AMA on Reddit: What was it like to train with […]