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Marcus Smart is an integral part of the Boston Celtics’ defense. He’s usually tasked to guard the best players from the opposing teams. His tenacious defense is one of the reasons why he accomplished something great during Boston’s 134-129 home win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Marcus Smart has passed John Havlicek and is No. […]

Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder had some advice for Gordon Hayward of the Boston Celtics regarding his struggles coming off a gruesome leg injury and as the latter battles through inconsistency this season. Midway into the season, Hayward is evidently not yet back to his old self before the horrific injury he suffered last […]

Boston Celtics president and general manager Danny Ainge has been building a team that can contend for a championship. He has done it through draft picks and blockbuster trades. While the Celtics look like a decent team at face value, an NBA agent believes that Ainge’s plan to build a championship team has failed. Mark […]

Despite his drama earlier in the year, Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics feels that his team is indomitable and that they can “beat anybody.” Smart on Celtics dropping 134 points against 2nd ranked Thunder D: “We can compete with anybody.” — Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) February 3, 2019 NBC Sports echoes Marcus Smart’s newfound confidence […]

The Boston Celtics defeated the highly talented Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon, with point guard Kyrie Irving leading the way for the surging Eastern Conference franchise. With Irving’s defense becoming the topic of discussion on Sunday, it was clear that Celtics head coach Brad Stevens took notice. “Kyrie’s in the right spot a lot,” […]

Prior to last year’s Super Bowl, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens wore a Bill Belichick-style hoodie in his postgame presser. Belichick’s New England Patriots then went on to lose to the Philadelphia Eagles later that night. This time around, Brad Stevens was not about to tempt fate, as he was not wearing the Bill […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has improved exponentially as a player this season, and one area in which he has improved the most is his perimeter shooting. Known primarily as a defensive stopper coming into this season, Smart has actually turned into a reliable 3-point shooter for the Celtics, entering Sunday’s action shooting 36.4 percent […]

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes will likely be out until the All-Star break with a foot contusion, the big man told A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston: Aron Baynes (foot) said he'll likely be out until the all-star break. — A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) February 3, 2019 Baynes, who was previously ruled out for Sunday’s […]

Boston Celtics legend Red Auerbach is considered one of the greatest coaches not just in the history of basketball, but in the history of sports, period. During his tenure as Celtics head coach back in the 1950s and ’60s, Auerbach led Boston to nine championships. He then won seven more as a Celtics executive. Current […]

Boston Celtics fans sweat buckets when superstar guard Kyrie Irving retracted on a previous commitment he made to stay with the historic franchise. Irving publicly said during the Celtics’ annual fan fest back in October that he intends to re-sign with the team next summer. However, in a press conference this past Friday, Irving once […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving recently buried the hatchet regarding their dispute that dates back all the way to their time together with the Cavs. James recently discussed the reported phone call, wherein Irving apologized to LeBron after seeing what it was like to be a leader himself for the Boston Celtics. […]

Boston Celtics big man Aron Baynes will miss his team’s game on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a left foot contusion, the team announced on Twitter. #NEBHInjuryReport Aron Baynes (left foot contusion) is OUT tomorrow vs OKC. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 2, 2019 This is an especially inopportune time for the Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics reportedly speak with All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving all the time about his future and still feel very comfortable that he will re-sign with the team in the summer, according to Chris Mannix of The Crossover. Kyrie Irving can become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends if he declines his […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving is a very, very strange athlete. Whether it’s claiming the world is flat or see-sawing back and forth between what he is going to do in free agency this summer, Irving tends to drive sports fans crazy. Celtics forward Marcus Morris says that because of who Irving is, the media […]

After Friday’s Boston Celtics game, their star point guard Kyrie Irving went out to the crowd to give his father his jersey. The Celtics beat the New York Knicks 113-99. After the game, Irving was asked about how he felt about Knicks fans chanting for him. Irving told Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston: “At […]

Kyrie Irving just can’t seem to stay out of his own way. The silver lining this time is that rather than pushing conspiracy theories under the guise of “free thought,” the Boston Celtics superstar is simply muddying the waters regarding his highly-anticipated foray into free agency this summer. Before the Celtics easily dispatched of a […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis’ father made headlines on Friday when he said he wouldn’t want his son to play for the Boston Celtics because of the way they treated point guard Isaiah Thomas. The Celtics traded Thomas in the summer of 2017 to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Kyrie Irving. It was a very […]

Post-game jersey swapping is all the rage in the NBA. Dwyane Wade, on his farewell tour toward retirement, seems to trade jerseys with an opposing player in almost every single game. LeBron James even gave Luka Doncic his jersey after the Los Angeles Lakers in a November win over the Dallas Mavericks, despite not receiving […]

Kyrie Irving’s future with the Boston Celtics is apparently more tenuous than anyone anticipated. The six-time All-Star made headlines Friday morning by walking back his previous remarks about intending to opt out of his contract this summer and sign a long-term deal with the green and gold. The timing and location of Irving’s comments only […]

The Boston Celtics remain focused on trading for New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis despite his father’s comments, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Anthony Davis’ father told ESPN on Friday he doesn’t want his son to play for the Celtics because they aren’t a loyal franchise. Davis Sr. was referring to how […]

Kyrie Irving definitely didn’t request a trade and didn’t even say anything to suggest the Boston Celtics aren’t the frontrunner to sign him in free agency this summer. In the wake of Kristaps Porzingis’ sudden departure from the New York Knicks and Anthony Davis’ stated desire to continue his career with a team other than […]

For some reason, what was once a steady relationship between the Boston Celtics and Kyrie Irving has now turned into a shaky one, as rumors now indicate that the All-Star guard is having second thoughts about staying with the franchise. However, the Celtics front office remains confident that they can keep Irving, who has also […]

Anthony Davis’ father doesn’t want his son to play for the Boston Celtics and it’s all because of how the franchise treated former point guard Isaiah Thomas. Anthony Davis, who has requested a trade from the Pelicans, has been linked to the Celtics. However, Anthony Davis Sr. says if it was up to him, he […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have officially received a trade request from superstar Anthony Davis. After seven years in The Big Easy, Davis wants out. Hosted by Clutchpoints’ Frank Smith, Clippers’ reporter Tomer Azarly, and Lakers’ reporter Ryan Ward, we circle the NBA discussing the week’s most intriguing storylines. This week’s topics are all about Anthony […]

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 […]