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According to New York Daily News, one of the more luminous talents of the 1990s is dealing with a challenge far greater than anything he faced in professional basketball. Former NBA star Kenny Anderson has been hospitalized with a stroke. Anderson had an illustrious 14-year career that included an All-Star Game appearance. Anderson had a […]

The Boston Celtics have made one thing clear to the New Orleans Pelicans in pre-trade conversations for talisman Anthony Davis — everyone in their roster will be made available to acquire the six-time All-Star, including promising young wing Jayson Tatum, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Jayson Tatum has been thrust into the spotlight […]

It is no secret that the Boston Celtics have dealt with their fair share of struggles in the 2018-19 NBA season. Fortunately, head coach Brad Stevens indicated that center Aron Baynes could be nearing a return to the court. Baynes suffered a foot injury prior to the all=star break. Stevens says he will be day-to-day […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum enjoyed a breakout rookie season, and he really stepped up in the absence of Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward during the team’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals. While the Celtics have had their share of issues this season, they still have a ton of talent and will be a […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum heard his name tossed about in trade talks ahead of this season’s deadline. Most reports indicated that the C’s were willing to offer the former No. 3 overall pick in a package deal for Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis — a plan that ultimately fell through. Some players might feel a […]

Jayson Tatum wasn’t scared to make yet another prediction after accurately forecasting his win at the Skills Challenge during All-Star Saturday, coming in clutch with a half-court bomb to upset a faster Trae Young. The Boston Celtics forward hasn’t made the leap many expected him to make after a rousing rookie season in 2017-18, yet […]

When the Boston Celtics selected Jayson Tatum with the third overall pick in the 2017 draft, they knew they’ll be getting a player ready for the NBA. As it turns out, though, even New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis saw great things from the second-year forward before he played in the league … well, even […]

During All-Star Weekend, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving shared several light moments with each other both on the court and off, prompting many to theorize that the two plan to team up in the offseason: https://twitter.com/BruhReport/status/1097403413115985921 It seems weird for any NBA great to leave behind the chance to four-peat, which the Golden State Warriors […]

It has been nine years since the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics took center stage in the NBA Finals. Many of the players who were involved in the 2010 Finals have either retired or are now nearing retirement. One player in particular, Rajon Rondo, who was only 23 years old at the time, is […]

It was a revenge game of sorts for the Chicago Bulls, as they were able to successfully avenge the historic defeat they suffered at the hands of the Boston Celtics a couple of months back. On Saturday, it was the Bulls that came out on top, 126-116, as they recorded their third consecutive win. Following […]

Nobody will ever question Marcus Smart’s toughness. After his team’s latest loss to an objectively-inferior opponent, though, the Boston Celtics guard did just that to his teammates. “Our toughness. Our will to fight. Our will to do everything,” Smart said, per Jay King of The Athletic. “It’s like we ain’t got the will to do […]

The Boston Celtics’ struggles following the All-Star break continued on Saturday, as the team suffered a disappointing 126-116 defeat at the hands of the 16-44 Chicago Bulls. It was a terrible effort from the entire team, save for Kyrie Irving who dropped a team-high 37 points. However, perhaps the most noteworthy statistic in this ugly […]

The Boston Celtics regular season struggles continued tonight after they fell to the Chicago Bulls 126-116. It seems like the Celtics have a long way to go in ironing out the rut they are currently in, and big man Al Horford believes that they should focus on addressing their woes right now, per A. Sherrod […]

After the Chicago Bulls beat the Boston Celtics 126-116 at United Center on Saturday night, Brad Stevens made sure to shoulder the blame for another vexing loss to an objectively inferior foe. “I’ve said this before: I’m disappointed in myself,” the fifth-year coach said, per ESPN’s Chris Forsberg. “I’ve got to do a lot better.” […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving is one confident guy. Despite losing to the lowly Chicago Bulls on Saturday at the United Center, Irving told reporters after the game he’s not worried at all and is confident no team will beat the Celtics once the playoffs start. Kyrie asked by reporters in Chicago if […]

A rough 2018-19 season for the Chicago Bulls might just be getting worse. During their Saturday night game against the Boston Celtics, they lost small forward Otto Porter Jr. to a leg strain. The Bulls confirmed the development on Twitter, confirming that Porter has been ruled out for the rest of the night. INJURY UPDATE: […]

Boston Celtis star Gordon Hayward will play Saturday against the Chicago Bulls, per a team report. #NEBHInjuryReport Gordon Hayward (ankle) will play tonight vs. Chicago, per Brad Stevens. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 23, 2019 The 28-year-old Hayward was sidelined with a right ankle injury in Thursday’s 98-97 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He likely could’ve […]

Everyone knows Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier wants to be a starting point guard in the NBA. He’s said publicly many times he doesn’t believe he’s a backup point guard in the NBA. But with Kyrie Irving back in the fold this season, Rozier is back in the backup role and it’s been an adjustment […]

Al Horford is finally starting to look like the player who led the injury-depleted Boston Celtics to within a single victory of the NBA Finals last spring. Why? The veteran center is now healthier than he’s been at any other point this season and Kyrie Irving is encouraging him to be aggressive. “I think health […]

The Boston Celtics stood pat on their roster during the NBA trade deadline frenzy a couple of weeks ago. And it seems more than likely that team president Danny Ainge will keep his roster unchanged for the rest of the season. In fact, former player-turned-executive doesn’t believe that Boston needs to fill in any more […]

After deciding against getting its feet wet in the recently-concluded trade deadline frenzy, it appears that the Boston Celtics will continue to remain inactive in the buyout market. The statement came from team general manager Danny Ainge himself, who recently spoke with Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald. The high-level executive did admit that the […]

Marcus Smart is the most interesting man in the world. Well, at least that’s how he’s viewed in Boston. The most entertaining man in the @NBA – @smart_MS3 pic.twitter.com/E1bHPygHE1 — Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) February 22, 2019 Known as one of the most proactive players in the NBA, as it is evident in the video above, […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward experienced a minor setback after suffering an ankle injury in practice earlier this week. Fortunately, it does not appear to be too serious. Hayward was unable to take part in Boston’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. However, according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports, he could be ready […]

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 98-97 on Thursday night at Fiserv Forum, after Kyrie Irving’s tough, off-balance runner over the outstretched arms of multiple defenders failed to drop as time expired. The victory gave Milwaukee the season series over Boston, ensuring the team with the league’s best record would have home-court advantage over […]

Boston Celtics small forward Marcus Morris believes his brother, Markieff Morris, is a huge addition for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Marcus says the Thunder didn’t have a player like Markieff and claims his brother is going to help OKC battle it out with the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference playoffs. Marcus Morris loves that […]

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris is still upset at how Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks ended. The Celtics lost to the Bucks by a final score of 98-97 after star point guard Kyrie Irving missed the potential game-winning shot at the buzzer. Morris was cutting to the basket on the final play and thought […]

Despite voicing his desire to return to Boston last summer, Kyrie Irving has since been noncommittal on his intentions for his impending free agency. Danny Ainge has no shortage of confidence that a “marriage” between the two will occur. However, the rest of the league is eagerly awaiting Uncle Drew’s decision on whether he’ll commit […]

The Boston Celtics played their first post-All-Star break game without Gordon Hayward, losing 98-97 to the Milwaukee Bucks. However, they might not need to go much further without him: #NEBHInjuryReport Coach Stevens says Gordon Hayward (ankle) looked good during practice today and will be re-evaluated tomorrow. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 22, 2019 Hayward is […]

It’s just a fact: chase-down blocks are the best blocks. Giannis Antetokounmpo must know this because this is exactly what he delivered to fans in attendance to see the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Boston Celtics. As Jayson Tatum gunned down the court, thinking he was home safe on his fast-break bucket, Giannis interrupted with […]

Kyrie Irving knew that it was a long three days for fans who were patiently awaiting the return of NBA basketball following the All-Star weekend. In the Thursday night matchup between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, Uncle Drew rewarded fans for their patience by nailing an incredible turn-around fadeaway jump shot a little over […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward will not play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday due to a sprained right ankle. Hayward suffered the injury in practice while playing a game of one-on-one vs. power forward Semi Ojeleye. #NEBHInjuryReport Brad Stevens on Gordon Hayward (ankle): “He felt decent after he worked out today, but not […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is often praised for doing things that don’t show up in the stat sheet. For some, that may be frustrating to hear if he’s having a bad game – but it’s hard to deny at times. According to Mirin Fader of Bleacher Report, his teammate Marcus Morris has the perfect […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Marcus Smart is one of the toughest players in the NBA. The rugged defender is never afraid to mix it up with opposing players and is always the first to dive onto the floor for a loose ball. Smart has that old-school mentality, which is why he says he would fit […]

Duke standout Zion Williamson suffered what is believed to be a mild knee injury during the first quarter of Wednesday night’s matchup against the UNC Tarheels. Like most of the basketball-loving world, Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving was watching when Zion went down. Irving was also a star at Duke, and he knows a thing or […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is being listed as “doubtful” for Thursday night’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a mild ankle sprain, according to a report from Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports. The #Celtics Gordon Hayward (right ankle sprain) is doubtful tonight according to Brad Stevens. — A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) February […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving says the media and fans are blowing the video of him talking to Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant at All-Star weekend way out of proportion, and he’s not happy about it. Before the 2019 All-Star game started in Charlotte, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant were captured on video while […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving says the media has broken up NBA locker rooms before because of some of the stories written. Irving says contrary to popular belief, rumors surrounding players end up getting into the locker room and they become a huge distraction if the rumblings aren’t addressed the right way: “People […]

It appears the Milwaukee Bucks will be getting more help in the form of Nikola Mirotic on Thursday against the Boston Celtics: Nikola Mirotic, who stayed in Milwaukee during the break to work out, get a place to live and get treatment, says he’s planning on playing tomorrow. He’s been studying with the assistant coaches […]

Prior to the start of this season, most NBA experts and analysts viewed the Boston Celtics as a favorite to win the Eastern Conference. It was a deserving assumption, as their roster is loaded with talented young players, including All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. However, the C’s haven’t quite lived up to the hype — […]