Boston Celtics Articles - Page 267

The NBA’s trade deadline frenzy has already begun with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks offering the first salvo in blockbuster deals. With one stroke, the Knicks and Mavs sent shock waves reverberating throughout the league as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke were sent packing from New York to […]

At the start of this season, Kyrie Irving stood before the crowd inside TD Garden and announced his devotion to the Celtics. Now, just a few months later, the former Duke Blue Devil has changed his tune. During Friday morning’s media availability, Irving made a surprising revelation, noting that he “doesn’t owe anyone sh**” with […]

All the talk in the NBA lately about who’s going to be traded where and what team each player will sign with in the offseason has left the league with no shortage of drama. All this noise in the league apparently has Kyrie Irving feeling himself. In talking with Cassidy Hubbarth prior to the Boston […]

Lakers fans went to bed last night happy following the team’s 123-120 overtime win against the Los Angeles Clippers led by a near triple double by LeBron James in his first game back since battling a groin injury. It seems like they have woken up to some great news, as well. The Athletic’s Shams Charania […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving recently came out with a statement reiterating his commitment to his team. According to the 26-year-old, he remains steadfast in his belief in what the Celtics are trying to achieve and how much they can offer in the future. Kyrie Irving said he still has confidence in the Celtics and […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving spoke with members of the media during Friday morning’s practice session. During his availability, the former Duke standout spoke highly of the New York Knicks, who traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday afternoon. Kyrie Irving acknowledged he sees the Knicks positioning themselves for this summer. Said […]

Many eyes around the NBA are already fully focused on what could happen in the coming offseason. There are many working parts up in the air, such as an inevitable Anthony Davis trade and multiple star free agents-to-be, including Kyrie Irving. After telling fans in Boston that he planned to re-sign prior to the start […]

New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis and his camp reportedly believe that Kyrie Irving might not re-sign with the Boston Celtics in the summer, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN. Kyrie Irving could become an unrestricted free agent once the season ends if he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Celtics, […]

What has been a wild week for the NBA leading up to the Feb. 7 trade deadline got a little wilder when one of the league’s young promising stars was moved on Thursday afternoon. A deal between the Dallas Mavericks and the New York Knicks saw Kristaps Porzingis switch teams. The fourth overall pick of the […]

The Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly had conversations in the past about a potential trade deal for Anthony Davis, but they have not yet discussed the possibility this week. Davis publicly announced his request for a trade earlier in the week, and that has set off an enormous amount of speculation as […]

Thursday started off with some big news – that New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis would treat a new team as a one-year pit-stop before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Little did basketball fans know that even bigger news was coming. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has been involved in trade rumors lately, especially when he reportedly called former teammate LeBron James to apologize for his actions that led to the break-up of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. His growing frustration with the Celtics’ up-and-down season could eventually lead to him walking away from Boston. […]

A few weeks ago, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving reportedly called former teammate LeBron James to apologize for his actions that ended their dynasty with the Cleveland Cavaliers. James, who is currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, is said to have accepted Irving’s apology, leading to speculation that the two might consider teaming up […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are working on a deal good enough to convince the New Orleans Pelicans to trade them Anthony Davis before the trade deadline. The have reportedly offered a package of Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac, and a first round pick with the hopes of getting a deal done before […]

The Boston Celtics are confident they will have what it takes to convince Anthony Davis of staying past 2020, when he’s bound to opt out of his current deal and become an unrestricted free agent. Yet one thing that has worried president Danny Ainge is a potential game-change if the New York Knicks wind up […]

The Boston Celtics will be forced to make promises to the New Orleans Pelicans soon if they hope for them to patiently wait until the summer to discuss a trade for their talisman player Anthony Davis. Jayson Tatum, rests as the singlemost wanted asset the Pelicans would want, and he’d likely have to be dangled […]

The Boston Celtics have been ensnared in trade rumors for the entire week after reports of an Anthony Davis trade request went viral. Danny Ainge, who has salivated over Davis for the better part of two seasons now, has reached out to his young players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to inform them of the […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge still feels there’s work to be done when it comes to his vital free agency this summer, still hoping to sell the city of Boston to his star player, Kyrie Irving, who will become an unrestricted free agent after he chooses to opt out of the last year of his […]

After missing the entire season just minutes into the 2017-18 season opener, Boston Celtics star Gordon Hayward has faced his share of struggles in getting back on to the court. He has seen plenty of action this season, but it obviously not the player he used to be, and definitely not the player Danny Ainge […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge remains confident about the team’s chances of re-signing Kyrie Irving next summer, despite rumors that the All-Star guard is having second thoughts about it. Q: "There have been reports Kyrie Irving is having second thoughts about re-signing with Boston. Have you talked to him lately?" Ainge: "I talk to him […]

Danny Ainge isn’t worried about all the rumors surrounding the Boston Celtics, especially those that concern LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics are having an up-and-down season that eventually led to star guard Kyrie Irving publicly criticizing his younger teammates. Although the turmoil seemed to have died down, there are now rumors that Irving […]

In the midst of rumors surrounding New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis and the wave of circumstances involving his trade scenarios, having him go to the Boston Celtics as insurance for Kyrie Irving to stay has been one of the sneaky storylines that popped up in recent days. According to Steve Bulpett of The Boston […]

The crowd in the Boston Garden chanted ‘Beat LA’ against the Charlotte Hornets in the Celtics’ 126-94 victory on Wednesday night. It is likely that they are referring to that ginormous football game this Sunday between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams. But given the events that have transpired this week, however, one […]

Anthony Davis asked the New Orleans Pelicans for a trade earlier in the week, and one of the first teams lining up for his services are the Boston Celtics. However, the Celtics cannot trade for Davis before the Feb. 7 deadline due to the “Rose rule” applying to Boston because Kyrie Irving is on the […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is one of the best young players in the league, mainly known for his smooth offensive game. However, Tatum can also get up and throw it down. That was on full display during the Celtics’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, when Tatum caught what was a perfect […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving missed the team’s win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night due to a hip strain and was also sidelined for their game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday evening. However, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens expects to have his point guard back soon. “He’s feeling better,” Stevens said, via […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving was named the honorary coach for the USA in the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star Weekend, meaning he will actually get the chance to coach his teammate: Jayson Tatum. Jayson Tatum is in his second year in the league, so he is eligible to participate in the event, and because […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says All-Star big man Al Horford has taken his game to another level, and health may be the biggest reason why the 32-year-old is playing so well right now. Al Horford missed seven consecutive games in December due to a knee injury, but ever since he came back, he […]

Most people believe Jayson Tatum is one of the NBA’s most promising young players. Much less certain, especially in the wake of Anthony Davis requesting a trade earlier this week, is with what team he will develop into a star. Not that the Boston Celtics wing seems to mind, though. “It’s good to be wanted,” Jayson […]

The BIG3 will be getting even bigger this summer. The basketball world’s most notable 3-on-3 league announced Wednesday that former Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins will be joining the fun come June. Kendrick Perkins, who has yet to officially retire from the NBA, last played with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He signed with LeBron James’ former […]

If LeBron James were a betting man, it would be instructive regarding Anthony Davis’ trade request to know how much money the four-time MVP would be willing to wager that the Los Angeles Lakers ultimately end up with the NBA’s latest stranded superstar. But James isn’t, of course, at least concerning the NBA, and already […]

An Eastern Conference executive doesn’t think Anthony Davis wants to play for the Boston Celtics, according to Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports. The Celtics aren’t expected to trade for Anthony Davis this season since they would have to part ways with Kyrie Irving to acquire Davis. Boston is viewed by many around the league to have […]

After a surprisingly mediocre beginning to the 2018-19 season, the Boston Celtics have won six of their last seven games to come within striking distance of the top four teams in the Eastern Conference. Still, at 31-19, five and-a-half games back of the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks with only 32 games remaining on the regular-season schedule, […]

The Boston Celtics have one of the most talented rosters in the league. They can go eight players deep without any let up in quality of play. However, there is evidence that the Celts may be too talented for their own good which has caused some friction in the locker room and during games. With […]

The Boston Celtics will have to wait to do their bidding for Anthony Davis, as the New Orleans Pelicans star is out of reach due to the “Rose Rule” which disallows two players on contracts worth 30 percent of the salary cap to be in the same team. Yet ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski expects the Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics are likely to sit still and await the summer to make an offer for prized big man Anthony Davis, but they will hope valuable pieces like Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier bounce back from a slow start to the season and regain the value they had this past offseason, according to Tom […]

With massive news breaking on Monday that New Orleans Pelicans star  Anthony Davis has requested a trade and will eventually be playing for a new team, the rest of the league is waiting to see which team that will be. There is a significant belief that the Los Angeles Lakers could be the lucky team […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving is reportedly genuinely interested in reuniting with LeBron James in Los Angeles on the Lakers, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. Kyrie Irving can become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends if he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Celtics, something Irving is going […]

The Boston Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday and it looks like they are going to be without star point guard Kyrie Irving. Kyrie Irving is dealing with a left hip strain. The Celtics are listing him as doubtful to play against the Hornets. Celtics say Kyrie Irving is doubtful vs Charlotte with the […]