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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 […]

The Miami Heat are currently banged up as they look to finish their season strong. Every win counts as the team clings to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. They need to get healthy as soon as they can. On Tuesday, the team received some mixed news on the injury front. One significant piece […]

The Boston Celtics are listing small forward Jaylen Brown as doubtful and center Al Horford as probable for Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat in South Beach. Brown is dealing with lower back spasms and didn’t play on Monday versus the Heat in Boston. Horford has left knee soreness but will most likely play. He […]

The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat by a score of 110-105 on Monday night behind a 19-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple double from Al Horford, his first such feat as a member of the Celtics (which is somewhat surprising). Sure, Kyrie Irving dropped 25 points and Jayson Tatum had a nice game, but it was […]

Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics was one of the many NBA players touched and devastated by the loss of Nipsey Hussle, the L.A.-based rapper that was shot and killed in front of his own clothing store on Sunday afternoon. Several players took to social media to express their grief and give their condolences. Others […]

The Miami Heat fell to the Boston Celtics by a score of 110-105 at TD Garden on Monday night, marking the final time Dwyane Wade will have ever played a game in Boston, barring an unlikely meeting in the playoffs. After the game, Wade said that all of his years of playing against the Celtics […]

Al Horford admitted to having a special motivation to notch the first triple-double of his 2018-19 season before trotting out a 19-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist night in the Boston Celtics’ 1101-05 win against the Miami Heat on Monday night. Horford admitted to looking at his wife, Anna, on the sidelines and getting the final nod from […]

Following the Boston Celtics’ 110-105 win against the Miami Heat, Kyrie Irving had nothing but praises for Dwyane Wade who is about to retire after this season. Irving said he wants everyone, including the media to remember what Wade has done for the league and let him retire as a hero. “He’s sacrificed a lot […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Marcus Smart has yet to make an All-Star team or pick up any notable awards from the league. However, he is well-respected in Boston, and on Monday, he picked up a piece of hardware as a result. The 25-year-old was named the recipient of the 2019 Red Auerbach award. The award, […]

It is crunch time in Miami. With just five games remaining in the season, the Heat are desperately clinging to the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. They can use Derrick Jones Jr. Their playoff hopes might have taken a hit on Monday night. Jones was replaced late in the second quarter of the […]

Thanks to the hustle of Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward got a two-handed flush. Midway through the first quarter against the Miami Heat, Irving pulled off a hustle play when he jumped for the ball and saved it from going out of bounds. Jayson Tatum then connected with Hayward to pave the way for […]

Before Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade played his final game at the TD Garden, the home floor of the Boston Celtics, the C’s general manager Danny Ainge presented the three-time champion with a gift. Ainge presented Wade a plaque that has a piece of Boston’s 2008 parquet floor in it. Celtics president Danny Ainge gifted […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens hopes his team values every possession as the 2018-19 NBA regular season nears its conclusion. The Celtics mentor used baseball analogy to drive his point home, saying that the team is hitting some home runs and singles instead of staying consistent throughout. Brad Stevens: “I think we have some […]

With five games left in the regular season, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens emphasized the importance of resting players, particularly Al Horford who has been pivotal for the team this season. Speaking to reporters during shootaround, Stevens pointed out that letting Horford rest in some of their few remaining games will be crucial for […]

The Boston Celtics will be without swingman Jaylen Brown for Monday’s meeting with the Miami Heat as he deals with back spasms. Head coach Brad Stevens announced the injury before the game, which should allow Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier to potentially see larger roles with the second unit. Jaylen Brown is out with back […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is glad longtime conference staple Dwyane Wade is choosing to retire after this season, knowing the series of headaches he’s brought his team after several years of competition against the Miami Heat and the soon-to-be Hall of Famer. Stevens stressed outmost respect for his career, noting he’s looking as […]

When the Miami Heat square off with the Boston Celtics on Monday night, there’s a chance they’ll be doing so without the help of forward Derrick Jones Jr. Jones has been listed as questionable for the game, with the team citing personal reasons for potentially missing the important game. Heat listing Derrick Jones Jr., as […]

The Boston Celtics should be at full strength when they face the Miami Heat on Monday night, as Kyrie Irving and Al Horford are expected to play. Both players rested last Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets, but the latest update from the reveal they will likely be ready for their showdown with the Heat. Only player […]

The playoffs are just two weeks away, and we still have no idea who the Boston Celtics really are. Are they the team that routed the Golden State Warriors by 33 points at Oracle Arena earlier this month? Or are they the team that has lost home games to the Phoenix Suns and New York […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has spent the 2018-19 season on the comeback trail. While his numbers are curious for a former All-Star on the surface, his road back from his harrowing leg injury that ended his 2017-18 year just as it began appears to be hitting its apex. Hayward said that he is feeling […]

Two of the brightest young talents in the NBA’s Eastern Conference went at each other Saturday night. D’Angelo Russell and Jaylen Brown both scored personal victories. The game between Russell’s Brooklyn Nets and Brown’s Boston Celtics contained a battle within the larger competition. Russell and Brown displayed the skill and cleverness which have marked them […]

After surviving the Indiana Pacers last night, the Boston Celtics didn’t seem to have enough gas in the tank to fight the gritty Brooklyn Nets, as they ended up getting blown out at the Barclays Center 110-96. The Celtics’ roller-coaster season continues, and it is pretty obvious with the way head coach Brad Stevens describes […]

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen has been the king of denying people at the rim this season. His latest victim is Boston Celtics rookie Robert Williams. “Time Lord” appeared to have a clean look at a dunk after Terry Rozier found him cutting to the basket. Allen came out of nowhere to block the dunk […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is expected to play tonight against the Brooklyn Nets, but he will be under a minutes restriction due to illness, according to head coach Brad Stevens. Brad Stevens indicates it is likely Jayson Tatum will play tonight, but says he will be out there in shorter stints than usual. — […]