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Boston Celtics starting small forward Jaylen Brown won’t play Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the high-flyer thinks he might be able to play Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jaylen Brown is dealing with a lower right back injury. “I should be looking to get back on the court soon,” Jaylen Brown said […]

The Boston Celtics are still tweaking their roster as they try to find a rhythm during a sluggish start to the season, deciding to part ways with two-way guard Walter Lemon Jr.: We have waived guard Walt Lemon Jr. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 29, 2018 Lemon, now 26 years of age, signed his two-way […]

James Harden’s shooting prowess has taken a slight dip since his MVP season, but the Houston Rockets guard’s affinity for getting to the foul line is a talent hated by some and admired by others. Drawing contact is a part of the game, but a player like James Harden has turned it into an art […]

Before the season started, it was widely believed the Boston Celtics would be the team to rise to the top of the Eastern Conference following LeBron James leaving for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics took James and his Cavaliers to seven games in the Eastern Conference Finals, and managed to do so without two […]

When you miss a year of basketball like Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward did last season, you’re not just going to come back and immediately start playing well against the best players in the world. Hayward suffered a fractured left ankle in the Celtics’ season-opening loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 17, 2017 […]

The Boston Celtics take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday, and the team will be without center Al Horford and swingman Jaylen Brown. Brown is dealing with a lower right back injury, while the Celtics are just resting Horford. #NEBHInjuryReport tomorrow vs Cleveland: Jaylen Brown (right low back bruise) – OUTAl Horford (rest) – OUT — […]

Kyrie Irving gave his unfiltered thoughts on what the Boston Celtics need to start making a push for the Eastern Conference crown, recently calling out teammate Gordon Hayward and his passive approach coming back from injury. Hayward has been a shadow of himself since returning to the lineup, recently taking a role off the bench […]

At 34-year-old, former Boston Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins believes that he still has a little bit left in the tank. So much so, that he recently reached out to Celtics GM Danny Ainge, saying that he’s only one call away. “I did reach out to (Celtics president of basketball operations) Danny (Ainge),” Perkins said, […]

Boston Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge has confirmed rumors that he has sat down with former Celtics bruiser Kendrick Perkins. However, Ainge also says that Boston is unlikely to seek out a reunion with Perkins this season. Brian Robb of Boston Sports Journal tweeted out Ainge’s comments on the possibility of bringing in Perkins to […]

The Celtics are off to a shaky start this season. In fact, they’re currently holding an 11-10 overall record, which is good for the No. 3 spot in the Atlantic Division Standings. Despite their early struggles, former Celtics head coach Doc Rivers still believes the Eastern Conference championship will run through Boston. Prior to the […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says he is leaning toward keeping Marcus Smart in the team’s starting lineup. Smart started for Jaylen Brown on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans because Brown missed the game due to a back injury. Smart played 39 minutes and finished with eight points, two rebounds, five assists and […]

Terry Rozier became a revelation for the Boston Celtics when superstar point guard Kyrie Irving missed the latter part of the 2017-18 season and the entire post-season due to a knee surgery. “Scary Terry” became a thing as he filled in nicely for their injured star as the Celtics made a surprisingly deep playoff run […]

According to former Louisville coach Rick Pitino, he has to be given some credit for convincing Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge to take point guard Terry Rozier in the first round of the 2015 Draft. In his podcast titled “The Pitino Press,” the 66-year-old veteran coach shared the conversation he had with Ainge, wherein […]

The Boston Celtics have reached a point of clear concern, already a quarter of the way into the season and sporting a record merely one game over the .500 mark. Star point guard Kyrie Irving voiced his legitimate worry for this team’s direction, as they are barely clawing their way into the playoffs after snatching […]

Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics is the first player this season with at least 20 points, 10 assists, and five steals in a game: Kyrie Irving becomes the first NBA player this season to record 20+ points, 10+ assists and 5+ steals in the same game — Celtics Stats (@celtics_stats) November 27, 2018 Irving’s […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens intends to mix things up with his starting lineup. Per Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, Stevens shared his coaching philosophy, noting that he doesn’t have a set starting five: Brad Stevens: "We won't be settled on a starting lineup … until forever." — Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) November 27, 2018 […]

Nike, Concept, and Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving have joined together to create the new “Ikhet” Nike Kyrie 5, which draws heavily on Ancient Egyptian themes. Via slamoinline.com, Concepts Creative Director Deon Point described the influences behind the shoe. “I found out the mortar used remains a mystery to scientists — they still can’t figure […]

Many have tried to sum up a mind-boggling start of the season for the Boston Celtics, as they are just 10-10 through the first quarter of their 2018-19 campaign. The Celtics were thought to be the front-runners to take control of the East’s vacant throne after coming one game shy of unseating the LeBron James-led […]

Boston Celtics young budding star Jaylen Brown will not play versus the New Orleans Pelicans after suffering a hard fall during their recent loss at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. Despite his struggles on offense, Brown has been the Celtics’ starting shooting guard this season. Jaylen Brown now officially is listed as out tonight. […]

New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis has been dealing with a strained right hip, but it sounds like he’s on the fast track to recovery. In fact, according to a report from Andrew Lopez of The Times-Picayune, Davis is expected to play in Monday night’s game against the Boston Celtics. Anthony Davis says he expects […]

Believe it or not, it’s only been a year and a few months since Kyrie Irving was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics. It seems like he’s been there for quite awhile now, doesn’t it? In a few more months, Irving can opt out of his current contract with the Celtics and […]

Jaylen Brown and Luka Doncic are already acquainted with one another after the Boston Celtics took on the Dallas Mavericks Saturday. The two young studs collided during the game, and afterward Brown accused Doncic of flopping. Brown was called for a technical foul and tensions rose before the refs got things under control. Brown told […]

Before the season started, the Boston Celtics were the overwhelming favorite to win the Eastern Conference. After their first 20 games, the Celtics are only 10-10 and backup guard Marcus Smart says opposing teams don’t fear Boston anymore. Boston lost to the Dallas Mavericks Saturday night by a final score of 113-104. After the game, […]

Jaylen Brown is testing the Dallas Mavericks’ rookie sensation Luka Doncic. The Boston Celtics guard floored Doncic as he was coming down the floor following the Mavs rookie’s sweet drop-off dish to DeAndre Jordan, who finished with a huge slam. After his slick pass to his high-flying big man, Doncic came back down for defense […]

The Boston Celtics will be without Gordon Hayward on Saturday when they take on the Dallas Mavericks on the road, according to Jay King of The Athletic. King writes: “Gordon Hayward is out tonight with ankle soreness. Terry Rozier is questionable with knee soreness.” It’s no secret that Hayward is working his way back slowly […]

Clarity is one of the most important conversations to have for a team. In basketball, it’s important for the coach to establish roles throughout the team: transparency helps with short and long-term goals. For instance, the team must provide a blueprint for the team, with everyone understanding what they bring to the table. Who is […]

Sorry to burst your bubble, trade-hungry NBA fans. Due to the Rose Rule, the Boston Celtics cannot trade for New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis this season. Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports NBA finally put an end to the Pelicans-Celtics trade rumors through his official Twitter account. I don't know why we need to do this […]

Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics let out a nifty spin pass to set himself up for a classic long-distance bomb. In their game against the Atlanta Hawks, Irving added some English as he bounce-passed the ball to teammate Aron Baynes. He then went after the ball for a hand-off and swished a 3-pointer. Kyrie […]

If someone were to ask you who is the best player on the Boston Celtics, superstar point guard Kyrie Irving is probably the first name that comes to your mind. If someone asked you who is the most important player on the Celtics, backup guard Marcus Smart would easily be the name you think of. Friday night against […]

In a video posted on Twitter, Boston Celtics All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is shown imitating a familiar move popularized by Michael Jackson. This is the wildest thing I’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/RVx1qNOky3 — ⁸𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙚 (@33643pts) November 23, 2018 It is the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson’s “Anti-gravity lean” which he used in concerts and music videos. […]

The Celtics are scheduled to face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. However, it sounds like Boston is going to be without the services of Al Horford, who’s dealing with a sore left knee. #NEBHInjuryReport Al Horford has been downgraded to out tonight vs @ATLHawks — Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 23, 2018 Horford, now 32 […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving has established himself as one of the best point guards in today’s NBA, but it sounds like he’s already contemplating his retirement plan. Irving, now 26 years of age, recently told Celtics beat reporter Marc D’Amico that he would like to play into his mid-30’s. If he so chooses, he […]

The Boston Celtics are off to a less than ideal start to this season. They’re currently holding a 9-9 overall record and have one of the lowest-rated offenses in the NBA. Obviously, some members of the team aren’t playing up to their potential, and Marcus Morris sees a growing issue. Morris has played well through […]

It has been a rough season so far for the Boston Celtics, relatively speaking. Labeled as among the favorites to win the post-LeBron era Eastern Conference prior to the season, the Celtics are not only having a hard time finding consistency, but they are also seemingly getting tired by the losses they’ve been absorbing of […]

Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics sent an apology over his Thanksgiving comments made following the Celtics loss the New York Knicks. Via Twitter, Irving admitted that he spoke with frustration after their 109-117 loss on Wednesday night. He added that as a professional, he shouldn’t have uttered those words. https://twitter.com/KyrieIrving/status/1065614313208070144 Irving added that he […]

“He sacrificed his dream, so I could live mine.” These were the exact words of Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving in his latest Nike commercial that pays tribute to his father, Drederick Irving. Kyrie Irving never shied away from talking about the huge influence his father had on him when he was growing up. And in […]

It’s not a secret that one of Kyrie Irving’s reasons for demanding a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers last year was because he didn’t want to play under LeBron James’ shadow anymore. It appears that the Lakers star couldn’t care less about it as he says that it’s not his problem if Kyrie didn’t want […]

Boston Celtics All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is done waiting for the team to find itself, and an ugly loss to the lowly New York Knicks appears to have been the last straw: Kyrie: “We just can’t wait anymore, honestly. From myself, everybody else as a collective, to our coaching staff, we just don’t have time […]

The Boston Celtics are struggling. There is no denying the fact that they play differently from the way they did a season ago. In the 2017-18 season, the Celtics won 55 games and only trailed the Toronto Raptors by four games in the Atlantic Division. The case is different now. They have started the season […]