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The Boston Celtics made one of the greatest success stories in recent memory when they turned All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas from the last pick in the 2011 Draft to an MVP candidate during his brief tenure with the team. Veteran forward Al Horford knew how good IT was, and said he’s one of the reasons […]

Boston Celtics veteran Kyrie Irving and Brooklyn Nets All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell are the only players in the Eastern Conference who are averaging at least 20 points and 6.5 assists per game, according to Anthony Puccio of Nets Daily. For the Celtics, Irving is putting up 23.5 points and 7.1 assists. Meanwhile, for the […]

After the Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at home, Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving told reporters he enjoys seeing Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young prove the doubters wrong. Young got off to a slow start to the season and the critics started calling him a bust. However, Young didn’t let […]

Saturday afternoon against the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving became the first Celtics player to record 30+ points and 10+ rebounds in back-to-back games since Paul Pierce did it back in 2005. Irving finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds versus the Hawks, helping Boston win by a final score of 129-120. […]

The Boston Celtics are taking no chances with their most understated yet arguably most impactful player as the playoffs quickly approach. After his team held on to beat the pesky Atlanta Hawks 129-120 on Saturday at T.D. Garden, Celtics coach Brad Stevens noted that Al Horford will miss several more games throughout the remainder of […]

You really have to feel for Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward. Just when it looked like the former All-Star was finally re-discovering his groove, he suffered a neck strain during the Celtics’ game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday and was forced to leave the contest after just one minute of action: Hayward is OUT […]

The Boston Celtics are slowly but surely playing like a championship contender, and while they are still trying to fix some flaws in their system, it is obvious that they’re getting ready for playoff action. For Celtics guard Terry Rozier, the success of the team relies heavily on the shoulders of Kyrie Irving. “It’s easy […]

The Boston Celtics have announced that guard Terry Rozier and center Daniel Theis have been listed as questionable heading into their game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. #NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs. Atlanta: Terry Rozier (illness) – QUESTIONABLEDaniel Theis (illness) – QUESTIONABLE Guerschon Yabusele (illness) – QUESTIONABLE — Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 15, 2019 terry […]

Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas had his two best seasons in the NBA with the Boston Celtics. Then, he was traded away for Kyrie Irving. If you’re a fan of the Celtics, it’s easy to miss Thomas and all he accomplished with the team. However, it’s hard to complain about the return for him in […]

Kyrie Irving denounced the treatment of NBA players from belligerent fans at the wake of the incident between Russell Westbrook and a front-row fan in Utah. The Boston Celtics guard offered that no fan would talk “that s**t” to players at dinner or anywhere without police or anyone else to get between them. “The [Jazz] […]

Marcus Morris of the Boston Celtics believes his poor shooting is due to the longing he has for his son. It’s a legitimate reason. Given an arduous NBA schedule filled with long road trips, NBA players don’t get to see their families often. Per Tom Westerholm of MassLive, Marcus Morris admits that blaming his struggles […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving is glad Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Russell Westbrook is okay after what happened to the former MVP on Monday in Utah. A Jazz fan told Westbrook to “Get on your knees like you’re used to.” Westbrook went back at the fan with a profanity-laced rant and the […]

Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics has become the first player in franchise history since Rajon Rondo to record a 30-plus point triple-double. In their 126-120 win over the Sacramento Kings, Irving logged in 31 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds. Per Celtics Stats, he’s the first player to achieve a 30-plus point triple-double since […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving put on a show on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. The Celtics defeated the Kings by a final score of 126-120. Irving recorded a triple-double with 31 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists in 38 minutes of action. It was the second triple-double of Irving’s career and his […]

The Boston Celtics host the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. The team is listing shooting guard Marcus Smart as probable and backup point guard Terry Rozier as out. Both Smart and Rozier are dealing with illnesses. It looks like Rozier has the worst of it. The Boston Celtics announced that Jayson Tatum is available to play. […]

The Boston Celtics came one game shy of reaching the NBA Finals, going from being the wounded fawn without their stars Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, to the surprise Eastern Conference team that doled out plenty of headaches for their opponents. Hayward for one, thinks his team should have defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in a […]

Gordon Hayward acknowledged the transition the Boston Celtics have been forced to undergo this season after an injury-laden team was able to succeed despite the setbacks suffered last season. A part of it was the struggle to fit a healthy Hayward into this old starting role, but failing to get the desired results, which in […]

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III has been given the green light to suit up for Thursday night’s road game against the Boston Celtics: https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/1106218964668112896 Bagley, who’s celebrating his 20th birthday, has been dealing with a sprained left knee since Feb. 27. MRI scans taken at the time came back clean, and he was given […]

Amid all the rumors involving the Boston Celtics’ team chemistry, star guard Kyrie Irving has made it clear that he wants to continue playing with second-year man Jayson Tatum. Irving shared his relationship with the 21-year-old. Irving knows how great Tatum could become — and he’s willing to help him every step of the way. […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Marcus Smart is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Sacramento Kings after missing practice today due to illness. Marcus Smart was sick and did not participate in practice today — John Karalis 🇬🇷🇺🇦 (@John_Karalis) March 13, 2019 Jayson Tatum went through all of practice and has been upgraded to probable for […]

The big question since Zion Williamson tore his Nike shoe and got injured is if he should play the rest of the season. If he does and injury strikes again, his draft stock could plummet. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has a simple answer, however: play, if healthy. That is a statement brought to the […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum is expected to play against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday after missing the previous game. Tatum didn’t play versus the LA Clippers on Monday due to soreness in his right shoulder. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens told local reporters on Wednesday Tatum is fine. Jayson Tatum participated in practice […]

Kyrie Irving’s value to the Boston Celtics has been put in question several times this season, despite being the franchise’s best player. However, despite his defensive weaknesses being a lot less glaring since joining head coach Brad Stevens, the Celtics wind up being just as good, if not better, when he doesn’t play. David Thorpe […]

The Los Angeles Clippers thumped the Boston Celtics by a score of 140-115 on Monday night, marking their fifth straight win as they continue in their quest to claim a surprising playoff spot in the Western Conference. Doc Rivers has done an impressive job with the Clippers this season, and after the game, Celtics star […]

The Boston Celtics were forced to play the waiting game in their quest for the Anthony Davis sweepstakes, given the “Rose Rule” that would prevent Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis (both under a 30-percent cap hold) to be on the same team upon a trade. To do so, they had to first convince the New […]

Gordon Hayward has gone through a roller coaster of a comeback season after sustaining a freak injury and missing an entire NBA season to recover from it. While the Boston Celtics forward disappointed at first, he has begun to integrate himself in his last few games, stringing together much better efforts. Yet the Celtics have […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving has nothing but the highest of praise for the L.A. Clippers’ coaching staff’s hard work on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. #Celtics star Kyrie Irving on #Clippers' rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (1/2) – "Who would've known Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would be where he is now, being on a playoff team that's competing for […]

The Boston Celtics have been impressive so far, winning three of the four games in their California road trip. For coach Brad Stevens, a lot of the team’s success has something to do with Kyrie Irving’s leadership on the court and in the locker room. “We take a lot from Kyrie, but we owe a […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward has been playing better basketball as of late, but players around the league reportedly still feel he’s a liability for Boston. According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, players feel bad for Hayward because he’s a really nice guy, but know he’s really compromised right now. “They know he’s going […]

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 […]