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Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving has had a strange season, to say the least. While he has been incredibly productive on the court, his leadership has been called into question by media and fans alike. But now, Irving is making an effort to be a better locker room influence. In his quest to do that, […]

Last week, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he believes a lot of players in the NBA are unhappy. Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving agrees with Silver, pointing to how social media and increased attention off the court can have a negative impact at times. Nowadays, players don’t have any privacy. They’re treated like […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the biggest mysteries in the league this season. While they boast an impressive record of 41-26, they have been as helter-skelter as you can imagine, owning numerous huge wins while also laying claim to some puzzling losses. In the midst of the Celtics’ inconsistencies have been constant concerns […]

It looks like Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving is growing up right in front of our eyes. While Irving still doesn’t like how the media creates unnecessary drama at times, the All-Star guard admits he needs to handle things better so that the future stars of the league don’t mimic his actions. Kyrie has […]

Kyrie Irving is now experiencing what it’s like to have the burden of being the leader of a team, one that will go through highs and lows, inevitably struggling from time to time as they gear up for the playoffs. The Boston Celtics guard recently admitted that his handling of the local and national media […]

The Boston Celtics will be taking on the Los Angeles Clippers without young forward Jayson Tatum, who is dealing with shoulder soreness, the team announced. #NEBHInjuryReport Jayson Tatum has been downgraded to OUT. https://t.co/mxntQxr36d — Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 11, 2019 The Celtics have plenty of talent on their team to cover Tatum’s absence, so […]

Monday night will feature a matchup between two of the most rugged defenders in the NBA when Marcus Smart’s Boston Celtics take on Patrick Beverley’s Los Angeles Clippers. You would be hard-pressed to find two scrappier players in the league, so that beg questions the question: Just who is the scrappiest player in the NBA? […]

At 32, Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is currently showing no signs of slowing down. He has been having another remarkable year for the C’s, and he has played a pivotal role in the team’s drive for another extended postseason run. According to Horford, he expects to play for at least another eight years, […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving has toned down his use of social media in efforts to avoid the constant criticism and the hoopla surrounding his team. This chatter has gone hand-in-hand with his upcoming free agency, the relationship with his teammates, and other negatives that could frustrate his approach to this last stretch of the […]

Boston Celtics second-year man Jayson Tatum is listed as questionable against the LA Clippers on Monday. Per Jay King of The Athletic, Tatum is dealing with soreness on his right shoulder. Jayson Tatum (right shoulder soreness) is questionable for tomorrow against the Clippers, per the Celtics. — Jay King (@ByJayKing) March 11, 2019 In the […]

The Denver Nuggets will be playing the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on March 19, and guard Isaiah Thomas, who had the best seasons of his career as a Celtic in 2016-17, is excited to play against his former team, according to an interview he had with Boston Herald’s Steve Bulpett. “I can’t wait. […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is having a good sophomore campaign. He is averaging 16.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 31.1 minutes per game while shooting 45.2 percent from the floor, 36.8 percent from 3-point range and 87.0 percent from the free-throw line. Those are very solid numbers that any second-year player would […]

As the cliche goes, the NBA is one big family. There are special connections between different players, and that proves to be true more often than not. The most recent example is Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram giving Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier a signed jersey. This exchange was seen on Reddit. It is […]

Kyrie Irving has been — perhaps unfairly to a certain degree — on the receiving end of some heavy criticism for his role in the struggles of the Boston Celtics throughout the season. However, with the C’s appearing to have turned a corner of late (as evidenced by their 33-point thrashing of the defending champs, […]

The Boston Celtics were floundering before they left for California. Now that they’ve arrived, the team is in the midst of a three-game winning streak and there is optimism emanating from the organization for the first time in what feels like forever. What changed? Per Jay King of The Athletic, Boston bonded on the flight […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward has averaged 19 points per game over his last three contests, which have come as a part of Boston’s current West Coast swing. Hayward has shot 70.6 percent from the field overall in that span, but when asked about what’s been helping him click on all cylinders, he had […]

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris is giving credit where credit is due. After a tumultuous start to their post All-Star break campaign — one which saw them lose four straight games right after returning — the Celtics have won three straight and are now within striking distance of the fourth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers. The turnaround hasn’t […]

The Boston Celtics won their third straight road game, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 120-107 at Staples Center on Saturday night. After the game, All-Star guard Kyrie Irving said that the Celtics still need to limit some of the minor errors that they’re committing, but overall, he’s proud of what his teammates were able to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is set to possibly miss the playoffs for the first time in 14 seasons. Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving told reporters following their showdown at Staples Center on Saturday that he empathizes with his former teammate, adding that this must be hard for the future Hall of Famer. Hear […]

Boston Celtics superstar Kyrie Irving is a magician with the basketball. His insane handles were on full display in this razzle-dazzle behind-the-back move in transition midway through the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers. Watch the highlight below courtesy of the official Celtics Twitter page. 😍😍😍 https://t.co/Ke2fzfs5yA — Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 10, 2019 […]

Well … this certainly won’t do anything to quite the rumors that LeBron James and Kyrie Irving have talked about a reunion. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics met for a match-up on Saturday, pinning James and Irving against each other once again. The Celtics went on to win by a final score of […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart isn’t known for his shooting abilities. In fact, he is often considered someone who is valuable because of what he can do outside of scoring. That said, it doesn’t mean he can’t pull something out of his bag of tricks every now and then. Marcus Smart with an impressive trick shot […]

Over the past couple of years, the Boston Celtics have played the Golden State Warriors very well. This season, Boston went 1-1 against Golden State. They lost at home by only four points and then blew out the Dubs at Oracle Arena this past Thursday by a whopping 33 points. So why do the Celtics […]

Adding fuel to the fire for a possible Tinseltown reunion for former teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, a recent piece by Joe Vardon of The Athletic sheds some light on Irving’s thoughts on the recent Lakers slump as well as how he feels about what James has been going through this season. “I feel […]

More details have now surfaced regarding the apparent season-defining plane ride that the Boston Celtics went on prior to their 33-point demolition job on the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors, on Tuesday. Celtics veteran big man Al Horford shed some light on what went down during the cross-country flight, and as it turns out, […]

The Boston Celtics will reportedly pursue New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis this coming offseason, and latest speculations say they are willing to trade literally everybody from their roster. The Pelicans will, of course, take advantage of that opportunity by trying to hoard as many assets from the Celtics as possible. Two players they will […]

The Boston Celtics are in the middle of a four-game California road trip that saw them earn a convincing 128-95 win against the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors and a 111-109 against the Sacramento Kings. They are now in Los Angeles to face the Lakers on Saturday and the Clippers on Monday. All-Star guard […]

For the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, the 2018-19 season has been something to be forgotten. While the Celtics are currently in line for the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference, many believed Boston to be the single biggest threat to the Golden State Warriors heading into the season. Instead, the C’s have underwhelmed. […]

The Boston Celtics have been able to form a championship contending team with a mixture of young, promising players and hardworking veterans. Although they have struggled to play together for most of the season, their victories against the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings is an indication that they can be one of the […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving says it’s “always fun” playing against former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate and now Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The Celtics take on the Lakers on Saturday at Staples Center. Irving and James were teammates for three seasons with the Cavs and went to three-straight NBA Finals. Cleveland won […]

The Boston Celtics struck gold when they selected Jaylen Brown using the third pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. He’s become an integral part of the team, and the 22-year-old is expected to play a major role as the team prepares to make a deep run in the playoffs. However, five years ago before he […]

The Boston Celtics are on a two-game winning streak and veteran small forward Marcus Morris says the team can’t let up on the momentum they have right now. The Celtics are coming off wins against the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Morris says “it’s prime time for us to […]

All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is expected to play when the Boston Celtics take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, according to head coach Brad Stevens. Irving missed the Celtics’ previous game against the Sacramento Kings due to a left thigh contusion. It was the second game of a back-to-back for Boston, who defeated […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey says the Boston Celtics should have tanked during the 2003-04 season. Morey worked for the Celtics before he joined the Rockets in 2007. During the 2003-04 season, Boston finished with a regular season record of just 36-46, but made the playoffs as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Boston […]

A 128-95 beatdown on the Golden State Warriors, at the Oracle Arena no less, reminded the basketball world how good the Boston Celtics can be. For most of this 2018-19 NBA season, Gang Green has been anything but a legit title contender. They hardly looked like a playoff contender before their trip out west due […]

Boston Celtics stud Jayson Tatum and Sacramento Kings big man Harry Giles shared an endearing moment on the court as they performed the traditional jersey swap following their teams’ on-court battle. These two memorably shared a season as members of the Duke Blue Devils back in the 2016-17 NCAA season, and as it turns out, […]

While his overall performance may not have been of the same nature of his 30-point effort against the defending champs, the Golden State Warriors, on Tuesday, Boston Celtics wing Gordon Hayward had another memorable evening on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Hayward beat the Kings with a baseline jumper with just two seconds left on […]

Gordon Hayward’s season for the Boston Celtics has been a paradox to say the least. On one hand, he’s been frustrating. He’s only averaging 11 points per game and accumulated many game nights where he has been a non-factor. On the other hand, he has shown glimpses of the form that made him a star […]

Gordon Hayward saved the day for the Boston Celtics after converting on a baseline jumper to give them the lead, 111-109, with two seconds remaining in the game against the Sacramento Kings. Hayward took matters into his own hand against Buddy Hield, making his way to the basket and eventually settling for a fadeaway near […]