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Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown has been dealing with a tailbone injury, but the former No. 3 overall pick says he’s expecting to play in Thursday night’s game against the Knicks. “I’m good,” Brown told reporters after Tuesday’s practice. “I’m ready to go. I’m feeling better every day. I’m just looking forward to being there […]

The Boston Celtics are currently sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 13-10. Needless to say, the Celtics have not met the high expectations they were given. Knowing how the team’s general manager Danny Ainge loves making blockbuster trades and franchise changing moves, here are five bold predictions for the rest of […]

Terry Rozier of the Boston Celtics is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit, as he was sued by a New York-based merchandise store. Per Michael McCann of Sports Illustrated, Rozier, taking advantage of his “Scary Terry” alias, has been selling merchandise featuring a variation of the mask worn by the “Ghost Face” killer from the 1996 […]

The Boston Celtics spent a large part of their poor start to the season lamenting Gordon Hayward’s slow return to action. Defensive ace Marcus Smart, also looking for answers to steer his team to a winning route, took matters into his own hands. As Tom Westerholm of MassLive describes it, the pesky defender got into […]

The Boston Celtics started off the year slow, losing to teams that they easily should have beaten. This season marked the first time that the Celtics full lineup was able to play together after injury struck Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving last season. The Celtics were supposed to be the powerhouse team in the Eastern Conference, […]

Boston Celtics stars Kyrie Irving and Marcus Smart made plenty of spectacular plays in their recent win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but one epic sequence takes the cake for them. During the third quarter of the matchup, the Celtics took advantage of a mad scramble to create one, if not the best highlight of the […]

Gordon Hayward finally got the monkey off his back on Saturday night. He had his first standout performance for the Boston Celtics and he put up 30 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. It was exactly the kind of performance Boston expected from Hayward when they inked him to a four-year, $128 million deal. But […]

Gordon Hayward’s return from his gruesome injury suffered in game one of last season was a major setback for the Boston Celtics. He missed his entire first season with the Celtics and his second season was off to a slow start. Brad Stevens admits the road back hasn’t been easy. “This has not been easy […]

The Boston Celtics have been on a tear ever since superstar Kyrie Irving made his Thanksgiving Rant. According to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston, the Celtics have won four of their last five contests and ranked in the top 10 in offensive rating, defensive rating, and net rating. Boston Celtics since Kyrie’s “F— Thanksgiving” […]

Gordon Hayward got his mojo back. In the process, he accomplished a feat that no other Boston Celtic has ever done. According to Celtics Stats on Twitter, the one-time All-Star became the first Boston reserve to notch 30-plus points, 9-plus rebounds, and 8-plus assists in a game. Gordon Hayward is the first Celtics player in […]

The Boston Celtics have to be fired up after Gordon Hayward’s breakout game. In fact, they couldn’t hide their excitement after dousing their teammate with some Gatorade as he was having his post-game interview, per NBC Sports Boston. 📹 @KyleDraperTV talked to @gordonhayward after the C's win and of course the team had to douse […]

Prior to the start of the season, the Boston Celtics were tagged as the biggest threat to supplant the defending champion Golden State Warriors off their thrones. However, a rough start to the campaign has raised many questions and concerns for the Celtics as they have struggled to get their chemistry on point. Nonetheless, this […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown is doubtful to play Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a back injury. Brown, who has missed the previous two games, tested out his back Saturday morning but apparently still has some discomfort in it. After testing his back out this morning, Jaylen Brown is listed as doubtful […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving believes teammate Gordon Hayward must assert himself in the game like he did when he was a star with the Utah Jazz. The Celtics were expected to be the new kings of the East after LeBron James crossed over to the West with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, that is not […]

It is a fun fact that two of the Boston Celtics’ current players share the same birthday. Those two players are none other than All-Stars Kyrie Irving at Gordon Hayward. Both were born on March 23rd, but Hayward is two years older as he was born in 1990 while Irving in 1992. There is no […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward refers to himself in the third person as “Old G.” According to Chris Forsberg of NBC Boston, the one-time All-Star is eager to get back his old form. I enjoy third-person references from Gordon Hayward #OldG "There was a play today where I went around and tried to shoot a […]

For kids, going to a sporting event can be one of the coolest experiences ever. They get to have an up-close look at their favorite players, and they get a chance to yell and scream in hopes of fueling your favorite team to victory. But something that always adds to the experience is when athletes […]

Alec Burks made his Cleveland Cavaliers debut Friday against an old friend, Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward. Burks and Hayward were teammates together with the Utah Jazz. Burks, who finished with 15 points in his first game with Cleveland, believes Hayward is going to return to All-Star form. Alec Burks on Hayward: "When I […]

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 […]