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The Boston Celtics continue to attempt to regroup and band together to reverse what has been a disappointing season so far. Celtics beat writer Tom Westerholm reported that the team held yet another long meeting on Saturday as the team discussed how to bounce back from a three-game losing streak: Brad Stevens says the Celtics held […]

The Boston Celtics have announced that the team will be closer to full strength against the Charlotte Hornets Sunday as both forward Al Horford and Marcus Morris will return: #NEBHInjuryReport Brad Stevens says the latest word is that both Al Horford and Marcus Morris are available to play tonight, although Horford will be on a […]

If the New Orleans Pelicans decide to trade superstar Anthony Davis before next season, the word on the street is that he will end up with either the Los Angeles Lakers or Boston Celtics, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Per Pincus: If Davis indicates that he won’t extend, the Pelicans may find a […]

Last summer, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics seemed like they were the front-runners to land San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard. Of course, neither team got Leonard, as he was dealt to the Toronto Raptors. But now, an even bigger fish might surface on the trade market: New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony […]

After the Boston Celtics lost to the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Friday, the team had a players-only meeting, a congregation Celtics second-year small forward Jayson Tatum says is nobody’s business. The Bucks defeated the Celtics 120-107, handing Boston its third-straight loss. The Celtics didn’t open the postgame locker room for about 30 minutes after the […]

The Boston Celtics have lost three games in a row, but the team could be getting All-Star center Al Horford back into the lineup on Sunday. The Celtics take on the Charlotte Hornets at home, and the team has upgraded Al Horford to probable. Horford has missed the last seven games with left knee soreness. […]

Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics lost once again Friday evening, this time to the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 120-107. Following the contest, the Celtics had a very long team meeting in the locker room before speaking to the press. The Celtics have lost three games in a row. After the game, Irving […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving had no intentions of discussing the details of the team’s long postgame meeting after Friday night’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics were handed their third straight defeat in a 120-107 loss, with Giannis Antetokuonmpo doing his usual thing in scoring a game-high 30 points to lead Milwaukee. However, […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving feels like he can do anything he wants on a basketball court, yet he’s still able to find balance while making his teammates even better. Irving is currently averaging 22.9 points, 6.4 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game, and he’s certainly among the best in the NBA when it comes […]

Friday evening, the Boston Celtics lost their third game in a row, this time to the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 120-107. At one point in the contest, the Celtics trailed by as much as 26 points . After the game, the coaches and players had a meeting in the locker room before the […]

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown had no issues showcasing his flexing skills after a dunk on Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday night. Brown caught a pass on the wing late in the fourth quarter, and with the Celtics trailing pretty big, he figured he might as well go off the dribble and attack the […]

After missing the entire season last year recovering from a fractured left ankle, it’s taking Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward some time to get back to his old form and that was to be expected. Entering Friday, Gordon Hayward is averaging 10.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 41.4 percent […]

Boston Celtics second-year small forward Jayson Tatum wants to be the next Paul Pierce, in the sense that he wants to win a championship with the Celtics and be loved by the city of Boston. Paul Pierce is one of the best players in Celtics franchise history. Pierce is second on Boston’s all-time scoring list […]

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris has been ruled out of Friday night’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to a report from Tim Bontemps of ESPN. There was some hope that Morris would be able to suit up for Friday’s matchup, but it seems that isn’t the case. As it stands, he’ll be missing […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has earned himself an impressive fan base. The Greek Freak has become a much-coveted player in his short time on the court, so much so that Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens has taken notice, especially when it comes to his thunderous dunks: "I don't know if there's anybody in a […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has carved himself plenty of notoriety after a bright rookie season and a steady sophomore effort with the team in his second season, yet his personal life … is whole ‘nother deal. The 20-year-old took to Instagram to post a picture of his son, only to have his ex-girlfriend, Samie […]

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes suffered a broken hand during his team’s recent loss to the Phoenix Suns, which will put him out 4-6 weeks. But the silver lining is that surgery on the hand was successful, according to the Celtics’ official Twitter account, and Baynes could return to the team as early as mid-January. […]

The Boston Celtics are going to be relying on rookie big man Robert Williams more than they envisioned now that Aron Baynes is out for the foreseeable future and All-Star Al Horford is still out with knee soreness. In his two seasons at Texas A&M, Robert Williams was one of the best shot blockers in […]

The Orlando Magic are reportedly interested in signing Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier and Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell during the 2019 free agency period. Both Terry Rozier and D’Angelo Russell will become restricted free agents after this season ends, meaning if either player signs an offer sheet with another team, their respective team can […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis has been the focus of a rumor storm surrounding him, as his team has struggled to battle for playoff contention in a ruthless West. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are rumored to make a run at Davis at some point, with the former having the unique […]

Kelly Oubre Jr., the newest member of the Phoenix Suns, was well-motivated in their game against the Boston Celtics primarily because the latter’s fans don’t really like him. After their 111-103 victory over the Celtics, Oubre confessed that the booing made him produce more than usual. Per Boston.com, Oubre said: Kelly Oubre on his performance […]

The Boston Celtics lost to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday at home and star point guard Kyrie Irving says the amount of offensive rebounds the Suns got ultimately doomed Boston. The Suns had 21 offensive rebounds in this game. Kyrie Irving says too many opposing offensive boards "breaks people's spirit." The Suns had 21 OREB […]

Boston Celtics big man Aron Baynes suffered a broken left hand Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns at home and will undergo surgery, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Aron Baynes has been diagnosed with a left fourth metacarpal fracture and is out indefinitely, according to the Celtics. Aron Baynes has been […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving is known for his spectacular dribble moves and a smooth jumper. He’s also popular for speaking his mind out. With the Celtics losing Wednesday night to the Phoenix Suns by a score of 111-103, Irving had some critiques of his teammates’ play. Kyrie Irving said the Celtics need more cohesion: […]

Phoenix Suns swingman Kelly Oubre is not very popular among Boston Celtics fans. The dislike for Oubre in Beantown stems from the Celtics’ thrilling seven-game playoff series with the Washington Wizards back in 2017 when he got into a skirmish with then-Celtics big man Kelly Olynyk. Much time has passed since then. Olynyk is in […]

Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge has reportedly wanted New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis ever since he was playing college ball at the University of Kentucky. Anthony Davis was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. The Celtics had the 20th and 21st pick in that year’s draft, so they weren’t […]

The Boston Celtics will host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday without small forward Marcus Morris. Marcus Morris is dealing with a sore right knee which has plagued him since the preseason, so the Celtics are just trying to be cautious with the veteran swingman. With Marcus Morris out tonight, Brad Stevens will announce the starter […]

According to several reports, the Los Angeles Lakers are said to be interested in acquiring New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis. However, if the Lakers are indeed after Davis and the feeling is mutual, they may need to strike while the iron is hot, as there are several others teams in this hunt, including the […]

It’s no secret that every single NBA team would love to have New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis. While trade rumors continue to swirl frequently, especially involving the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, there’s nothing imminent involving Davis because he hasn’t shown any inkling of wanting to leave just yet. According to ESPN’s Brian […]

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown will return to action against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday after suffering a bruised right hand. The Celtics announce Jaylen Brown is available for tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns after he was listed as questionable yesterday. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 19, 2018 The Celtics have turned things around […]

Boston Celtics superstar point guard Kyrie Irving was asked by the media about disrespect on social media. Per Nicole Yang of The Boston Globe, Irving said: “We live in America, where people say shit all the time about one another — and it’s mean, bad, kids see it, like everyone gets a piece of it […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant passed Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird on the all-time scoring list during the Dubs’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. Naturally, Durant-Bird comparisons were a topic of discussion on Monday. Some feel Larry Bird is better. Some would side with Kevin Durant. As for former NBA guard […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry’s comments on the moon landing raised eyebrows and caught the attention of NASA along with major news outlets like CNN. Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics had some interesting thoughts about how Curry’s comments were perceived. “Everyone feels like they have a place in this world to […]

The Boston Celtics railed off a season-high eight straight wins before a recent road loss to the Detroit Pistons, yet at the early stages of the season, they were forced to survive a challenging stretch. Mired in a 10-10 start and clawing their way into the Eastern Conference playoff picture, the Celtics needed resilience, and […]

Kevin Durant passed Larry Bird on the NBA’s all-time scoring list on Monday. After his first nine points against the Memphis Grizzlies, Durant (21,792 career points) passed Bird (21,791) for 33rd place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. He finished the night with 23 points for the game and 21,806 for his career. Durant was, […]

Everyone in the league knows Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics are enamored with New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis, and ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski just reassured that this weekend. In an ESPN special with fellow insider Zach Lowe, Wojnarowski said the Celtics have been “hawking Anthony Davis for years.” “Boston has been hawking Anthony […]

Vince Carter is at the stage in his career when opposing fans are giving him a warm welcome. The Boston crowd gave Carter a warm welcome in TD Garden on Friday when his Atlanta Hawks took on the Celtics. “I’m grateful because I know on the other side there is a lot of boos playing […]

The Atlanta Hawks fell by 21 points to the Boston Celtics on Friday and Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce believes the team’s lack of urgency at the beginning of the game is to blame for the loss. “The hole that we put ourselves in was a big issue,” Atlanta coach Lloyd Pierce said to the […]

The Boston Celtics are starting to find their rhythm this year and Kyrie Irving believes his team is starting to embrace their identity on the defensive end. He also thinks that their defensive mentality leads to more opportunities on the offensive end. “We’re just pushing the pace,” Irving said to the Associated Press, who also had five […]