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Al Horford has always been known as a solid player, but his latest achievement is a testament to his continued progression with the Celtics. Horford logged 29 minutes in Monday night’s 112-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field, 11 rebounds, five assists, a whopping six blocks and […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge is reportedly undeterred on making a trade for New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis, even without the assurance that he would agree to an extension with the team, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Ainge knows that if he is successful on his gambit, there is no possibility that Kyrie Irving […]

Gordon Hayward hasn’t had the best of seasons upon returning from a freak injury that caused him to miss his inaugural year with the Boston Celtics, While he’s had his flashes of brilliance, he’s also turned out some duds in a rollercoaster of a season that’s seen no end thus far. The 6-foot-8 forward detailed […]

The Boston Celtics managed to secure a late victory over the Brooklyn Nets thanks to an impressive showing from deep by guard Marcus Smart and center Aron Baynes. Head coach Brad Stevens even sarcastically labeled them as Boston’s version of the ‘Splash Brothers’ afterward. Smart and Baynes connected on six 3-pointers on the night. Stevens […]

The Boston Celtics on Monday faced off against the Brooklyn Nets at the TD Garden. At one point during the game, Marcus Smart threw a nasty no-look behind-the-back pass to Terry Rozier for an easy bucket. Smart isn’t necessarily known for his passing ability, but he’s a solid playmaker. Sometimes he even gets extra creative with […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving is set to make a big screen appearance yet again, as he will star in an upcoming film based on the Skirvin Hotel. The hotel, located in Oklahoma City and frequented by NBA players visiting the city to take on the Thunder, is widely considered haunted. In fact, some […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will be held out of Monday night’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets due to a hip strain, according to an official report fro the team. #NEBHInjuryReport Kyrie Irving (left hip strain) is OUT tonight vs Brooklyn. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 28, 2019 Irving missed Wednesday game against the […]

The Boston Celtics are reportedly not a top target for New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The Celtics would have to trade star point guard Kyrie Irving to acquire Anthony Davis because of the “Rose Rule,” which is named after Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose. […]

There’s a growing sense of uncertainty that superstar point guard Kyrie Irving will re-sign with the Boston Celtics in the summer, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. There’s a growing belief of uncertainty that Kyrie Irving will not re-sign with Boston, sources said, even though he vowed to do so at the beginning of […]

Arguably one of the best talented centers of the decade, it seems like New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis is still growing better every game. His versatile array of moves on offense and excellent instincts on defense have pegged him as an MVP candidate in the past couple of seasons. But during his seven-year stint […]

Big news came down the NBA pike on Monday morning. Anthony Davis and his agent, Rich Paul, informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he would like to be traded. Most teams would take a player of Davis’ caliber in a heartbeat, but the Pelicans seem to be interested in dealing with the Boston Celtics, according […]

Anthony Davis has recently declared his desire to be traded by the New Orleans Pelicans in efforts to be transparent with the organization and give them a chance to move him before the Feb. 7 deadline. However, the timing — giving the Pels only 11 days to find a suitable trade before the deadline hits […]

The Golden State Warriors had a collision course with the Boston Celtics last night — a game that brought playoff atmosphere with all the hype and the expectations before the game began. They did not disappoint. The Warriors outlasted the Celtics 115-111 in undoubtedly one of the best games of the season. It was a […]

An anonymous player on the Golden State Warriors believes small forward Gordon Hayward is “a liability on both ends of the court” for the Boston Celtics right now. The Warriors defeated the Celtics on Saturday at the TD Garden by a final score of 115-111. Gordon Hayward scored just two points off the bench and […]

The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors clashed yesterday in a game that could very well be a preview for the upcoming NBA Finals. According to Kyrie Irving, however, the outcome was a bit lucky. In a back and forth affair that ended with a 115-111 Warriors victory, fans were treated to a quality game […]

Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins came up big for the Dubs on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Following his team’s 115-111 win against the C’s, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr talked about the 6-foot-11 center’s performance. Kerr was eager to talk up the contributions of Cousins for the Warriors and how much he […]

On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics hosted the Golden State Warriors in what many believe could be a preview of this season’s NBA Finals. However, one person who does not appear ready to agree with this prediction is Warriors star Klay Thompson. Prior to the matchup, Thompson explained that right now, he is not yet […]

Andre Iguodala has seen plenty of Kyrie Irving in the last four years, but the Boston Celtics superstar’s moves still continue to baffle the Golden State Warriors veteran. That held true in one play during the matchup between the Celtics and Warriors Saturday night. Irving caught Iguodala on an island and proceeded to pull off […]

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 […]