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In what could potentially be a preview of this year’s NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors battle it out Saturday night. And despite the Dubs having the advantage in terms of star power, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum isn’t showing any signs of intimidation, especially against Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Happening early […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry is arguably the best shooter the game of basketball has ever seen. Moreover, he spearheaded a significant change in how the game has been played over the past few of years. Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens knows how Curry revolutionized the game and acknowledged that ahead of their […]

The Boston Celtics are unlikely to make a move at the February trade deadline, according to Tom Haberstroh of NBCSports.com. After getting off to a slow start to the season, the Celtics are beginning to round into form. Boston enters Saturday with a record of 30-18, good for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The […]

The Golden State Warriors have long been singing the praises of the Boston Celtics, and on Saturday night, they will get to face off against them for the first time this season in what could be an NBA Finals preview. Prior to the game on Saturday, Warriors star Kevin Durant said that the Celtics are […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is one of his team’s — and arguably, one of the league’s — best defenders. As it turns out, though, Smart actually has a lot of other talents within him. One such skill is the ability to impersonate his teammates’ moves on the hardcourt. His latest victim was sophomore forward […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward is expected to be available on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors, according to A. Sherrod Blakeley of NBC Sports Boston. Hayward and his wife, Robyn, welcomed their third child Thursday. And I'm told the new papa will be available to play Saturday vs the #Warriors #daddyalwayshappy https://t.co/IQq90vo7b0 — A. […]

The Boston Celtics will meet the Golden State Warriors for the first time this season in what could be a preview of the NBA Finals, still four months away. Yet head coach Brad Stevens has noticed the two-time defending champions have been clicking on all cylinders as of late, perhaps playing as well as they […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving missed Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers due to flu-like symptoms, but it sounds like he’s recovered enough to suit up against the Warriors. Kyrie Irving (flu) will be ready to go for the #Celtics against the #Warriors tomorrow, per Brad Stevens — Josue Pavón (@Joe_Sway) January 25, 2019 The […]

The Golden State Warriors still consider the Boston Celtics their greatest threat to a three-peat this season, claiming their sheer quality of assets are what could make them so tough to beat. Backup point guard Shaun Livingston was only the latest of many to allude to president Danny Ainge’s brilliance/thievery in the NBA Draft, which […]

The Golden State Warriors considered the Boston Celtics as their biggest threat to their championship hopes, and they still do; largely in part to one key player — Kyrie Irving. Shaun Livingston, who has experienced three straight NBA Finals playing against him (2015-17) knows what a catalyst like Irving can do for a team, having […]

Before the 2018-19 season got underway, the Golden State Warriors viewed the Boston Celtics as the greatest threat to a potential third straight title and the fourth in a five-year span. Bound to meet for the first time past the halfway mark of the season, the two-time defending champions still feel the same, despite Boston […]

Boston Celtics forward Robert Williams has been sent to the G-League affiliate Maine Red Claws, the team announced Thursday. Rob Williams has been assigned to the @maineredclaws. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 24, 2019 The 21-year-old rookie should be in line for more work with the Red Claws than what he’s been given thus far […]

Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier made the most of a Kyrie Irving absence against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to flu-like symptoms, erupting for 22 of his game-high 26 points in the first half, making him the first Celtics player since Paul Pierce to log 20-plus points on a perfect shooting clip since Pierce’s 20-point, 7-of-7 […]

It was not long ago that Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics was tagged as one of the most promising young stars of the NBA. Today, he’s seen as a leader and mentor by Terry Rozier, and the guard shared what Irving does to prepare him mentally. When Irving is out, he still takes time […]

Boston Celtics second-year small forward Jayson Tatum has been invited to participate in the 2019 Taco Bell Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, according to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. The event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Spectrum Center. #Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been invited to participate in the Skills Challenge […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens completely agrees with Marcus Morris in regards to the 3-point contest during All-Star weekend in Charlotte. Marcus Morris recently said he wants to be in the 3-point contest this year, and Brad Stevens says his small forward deserves the opportunity to participate in the event. Brad Stevens on board […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will be held out of Wednesday’s game against the Cavs due to flu-like symptoms, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Kyrie Irving won’t play tonight against the Cavs because of flu-like symptoms. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) January 23, 2019 Irving, now 26 years of age, is coming […]

It is no secret that Boston Celtics stud Jayson Tatum is a big fan of Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. As a matter of fact, Tatum even had the honor of working out with Bryant last summer. Fast forward a few months later, and it appears that Tatum has fully imbibed the Mamba Mentality, especially […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics unquestionably have one of the biggest rivalries in the NBA. However, being the fiercest of rivals does not mean that there is no mutual respect between these two storied franchises. It’s quite the contrary, actually. Recently, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shared just how much admiration she has […]

The Boston Celtics frequently rest big man Al Horford during the regular season to preserve him for the playoffs. This is not a secret, as it is something the Celtics have done for quite some time. This year, Horford has battled some knee issues and has been given intermittent rest in an attempt to keep […]

On Monday night, Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving finished with 26 points, 10 assists, three rebounds and eight steals in a 107-99 win over the Miami Heat. It was just the latest spectacular all-around performance for the point guard, who has taken his game to new heights this year after coming off of a knee […]

The Boston Celtics currently own a record of 29-18 and have gone 19-8 over their last 27 games after a miserable 10-10 start. This is a team that many expected to win 60 games coming into the season, so their play over the last month-and-a-half is much more indicative of what we all anticipated. Still, […]

With the NBA trading deadline just over two weeks away, the Boston Celtics find themselves in an odd position. While the Celtics are 28-18 and have gone 18-8 since a 10-10 start, Boston has a couple of decisions to make regarding two key rotation players: Marcus Morris and 2018 playoff hero Terry Rozier. We’ll get […]

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford had nothing but praise for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after the future Hall of Famer pulled off a thrilling come-from-behind victory against the Kansas City Chiefs to secure yet another Super Bowl berth. Horford told A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston: “There’s no debate of who […]

Dion Waiters of the Miami Heat gave his team a much-needed spark against the Boston Celtics. After the game, however, he downplayed his efforts and said that it was simply part of his job. Per the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Waiters, who just played his seventh game back from a left ankle injury, believes that his […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge had a fun exchange that centered on Pat Riley. Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Spoelstra and Ainge slipped in a playful exchange upon shaking hands. Spoelstra shakes hands with Danny Ainge and quips, “Don’t send a picture of that […]

Dwyane Wade is in his last season in the NBA, and the superstar is exchanging jerseys with one player from every team. On Monday night, Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris was selected to swap jerseys with the Miami Heat star. We caught up with Marcus Morris just moments after another Celtics win and swapping his jersey […]

The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat on Monday at the TD Garden, and Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving had an extraordinary game, etching his name next to Hall of Famer and Boston legend Larry Bird. In 34 minutes against the Heat, Irving finished with 26 points, 10 assists and eight steals, becoming the […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving reminded everyone on Monday why he is called Uncle Drew. During the third quarter against the Miami Heat at the TD Garden, Kyrie Irving dished a spectacular no-look, between-the-legs pass to shooting guard Marcus Smart in the right corner, drawing oohs and aahs from the Boston crowd. Smart finished […]

The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat on Monday and small forward Gordon Hayward is available to play. Gordon Hayward didn’t play in the Celtics’ previous game against the Atlanta Hawks. He was away from the team for a personal reason. Gordon Hayward is back and available to play tonight against Miami. — Boston Celtics […]

A legitimate argument can be made that the rivalry between Paul Pierce and LeBron James is the greatest one we have seen in recent years. The two stars battled in the playoffs five times and clearly had a dislike for one another on the court while rarely even acknowledging one another off of the floor. […]

One thing Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been working on is his 3-point shot. With a recent evident improvement in his shooting from beyond the arc, the 6-foot-4 combo guard shared his delight in how his hard work has been paying dividends: “I’ve been putting in the work and eventually it was going to […]

Though he isn’t facing suspension, Boston Celtics Marcus Smart will be fined $35,000 for his on-court altercation with Hawks swingman DeAndre Bembry during Saturday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to a report from Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. Marcus Smart has been fined 35k for the Hawks altercation. No suspension. — Adam […]

On Saturday night, Boston Celtics fiery guard Marcus Smart got into it with Atlanta Hawks third-year swingman DeAndre’ Bembry. The on-court altercation led to Smart’s ejection, which appeared to give Cleveland Cavaliers veteran J.R. Smith a good laugh. As detailed by Nick Friar of Celtics Wire, SportsCenter shared the video of the action on its Instagram, […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is, most of the time, known to say and do the right things, and he didn’t have anything to say to back-up his guard Marcus Smart on his ejection earlier today in their game against the Atlanta Hawks. Stevens actually went on to say that he “obviously deserved” the […]

Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics was ejected late in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Smart received his second technical foul on the night after he and Hawks swingman DeAndre’ Bembry got into a heated exchange of words during a jump ball situation. Watch the entire sequence […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward will miss his team’s game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night due to personal reasons, according to the team. Hayward had a rough start to the season after recovering from a gruesome broken leg injury on opening night last year, but in the month of January, Hayward has shown […]

After another huge performance for the Boston Celtics on Friday, Kyrie Irving has matched a franchise record that is currently held by the great Larry Bird. Following his 38-point, 11-assist performance in Friday night’s 122-116 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, Irving is the first Celtic in more than three decades to notch at least 27 […]

Boston Celtics superstar Kyrie Irving confronted Memphis Grizzlies guard Shelvin Mack during the third period of their match on Friday night at the TD Garden in Boston. Irving was obviously irked, as he was seen having some words for Mack, which led to technical fouls for both players. The one-time NBA champion guard revealed after […]