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Former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino is itching it get back into coaching again as he is ready to take the next steps in getting back onto the court. According to ESPN, Pitino wants to coach again, whether it’s in college or the NBA. The former head coach has hired agent Jordan Bazant and is […]

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown escaped a very serious injury on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves as he hit the back of his head and neck right on the floor. Brown initially was on the floor for a very long time as both teams stood quietly waiting for movement. A sigh of relief would […]

When Gordon Hayward went down with his nasty ankle injury on the opening night of the NBA season, most believed the injury would be season-ending, but most Boston Celtics fans are still holding out hope for a possibility that the former Butler Bulldog would return and help the team in the playoffs. Last week, head […]

Even before he entered the NBA, a lot of eyes were already set on Jayson Tatum for his solid play during his days with the Duke Blue Devils. It has led to him being one of the consensus top picks in last June’s draft, ultimately resulting in Tatum getting selected third overall by the Boston […]

Regardless of the heated competition that occurs almost every day in the NBA, many players across the league are friends. When players get injured, peers put their competitive ways aside to share their thoughts and prayers. At the beginning of the season, the Boston Celtics lost their new addition, Gordon Hayward to a leg injury […]

The game between the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday was a highly competitive one, as it was a battle between two teams that are expected to contend for this year’s title. However, late in the third quarter, the air was sucked out of Target Center, after seeing Jaylen Brown suffer a nasty fall, […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown has been one of the most promising young talents in the NBA. Since being drafted in 2016, Brown has performed wonderfully. He’s averaging 14.1 points and 5.2 rebounds in his sophomore season with the Celtics. Being a jack-of-all-trades kind of player, Brown is the glue to the Celtics’ championship formula. […]

There is no doubt that Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the best young centers in the NBA today. His rare combination of size, outside shooting and ability to finish strong on vicious dunks have made him a nightmare matchup for the Minnesota Timberwolves opponents. On Thursday against the Boston Celtics, Aron Baynes found out first […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, by no means, is an offensively talented backcourt piece. However, he makes up for it with his great athleticism and defense. Usually, point guards in this era of basketball are supposed to have a great shooting touch and the ability to score in a variety of ways. As a matter […]

A Boston Celtics player down on the floor. The entire arena silent. Players emotionally drained after seeing what had just happened. No, this isn’t a description of Gordon Hayward’s scene on opening night. Unfortunately, this is a whole new scenario and it involves Jaylen Brown. Brown was running the break and went up for a […]

Down three to the Portland Trail Blazers with the Los Angeles Lakers’ five-game win streak on the line, the ball found its way into the hands of Isaiah Thomas. For a moment, there was a sense Thomas might deliver in the clutch as he had so many times during his MVP-chant laden 2016-17 season. Still […]

Kyrie Irving is fresh to come back from knee soreness against the Minnesota Timberwolves — an injury that has plagued him for part of this season and one which he once used as a weapon to escape the grip of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office. The Boston Celtics star missed Monday’s game against the Chicago […]

Kyrie Irving left the Cleveland Cavaliers for a chance to carve his own path and be the leader he had hoped to become after becoming an NBA player. Upon his trade to the Boston Celtics, it didn’t take long for him to assess himself as a leader of men, as the only player with championship […]

Despite the constant rumors surrounding the Boston Celtics organization of a possible Gordon Hayward return, team president Danny Ainge doubled down on his stance of keeping the star forward away from any possible chance to re-injure himself. Plenty of videos showing Hayward’s improvement in his recovery have left Bostonians wondering if he would be fit […]

Back in the 2014-15 season, Kyrie Irving made his first playoff appearance for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite that being the case, he did not show any signs that he was nervous at all, and even played at a very high level, helping his former team win the first round en route to reaching the NBA […]

Just in case you missed the Boston Celtics’ 105-89 beatdown of the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, Celtics guard Marcus Smart did something out of the blue during the game that made the many people on the Internet go nuts. With the Celtics crushing the Bulls 78-44 late in the third quarter at United Center, […]

There isn’t much to say about Paul Pierce. After being drafted by the Celtics in 1998, Pierce had to work extremely hard to obtain his success. In Boston, Pierce played through one of the darkest years in Celtics history. After winning a championship in 1986, the Celtics failed to taste championship glory again in an […]

Kyrie Irving has built quite a lasting impression upon the NBA in his seven year NBA career. Irving, the incredible ball-handling wizard, has proved to be among the league’s best point guards. In fact, Irving hit the famous go-ahead 3-pointer in the 2016 NBA Finals. This season, Irving has played well for the Celtics, arguably […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $15,000 by league office for his public criticism of officiating after Celtics’ narrow loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The Celtics were ahead by three points entering the fourth quarter, but were overwhelmed by yet another offensive barrage […]

The Boston Celtics have done everything in their power to shut down any rumors of a Gordon Hayward heroic comeback at some point this season, yet the incessant rumors based on video updates of his recovery have run rampant, with commentators, journalists, and pundits suggesting he could see the court before the season ends. According […]

The Boston Celtics are currently holding down the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-20, but looking to improve as a team down the stretch run of the season. Not only are they high in the standings, but have been consistently solid all season long, and are looking to take the […]

It goes without saying that Brad Stevens is one of the most intelligent coaches in the NBA. After an extraordinary coaching career at Butler, Stevens has successfully transitioned to the NBA, leading the Celtics through their rebuilding phase. Stevens has seen many players come and go, which include Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Avery Bradley. […]

Kyrie Irving, the ball-handling wizard and phenomenal clutch shooter, has been having an incredible season for the Boston Celtics. After hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer to give the Cavaliers a Game 7 victory over the 73-win Golden State Warriors, Irving cemented himself in league history as one of the dynamic players to ever play on the […]

The Boston Celtics will start point guard Shane Larkin in place of the injured Kyrie Irving against the Chicago Bulls tonight, according to ESPN’s Nick Friedell. Irving is dealing with knee soreness, and the medical staff has chosen to play it safe for the time being through this latter stretch of the season. Irving did […]

Jayson Tatum isn’t even old enough to drink yet, and he has taken the NBA world by storm. Blessed to see 20🙏🏽 — Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 3, 2018 He celebrated his 20th birthday on Saturday night and although the Boston Celtics ended up losing to the Houston Rockets, head coach Brad Stevens has still […]

The Boston Celtics will be without star point guard Kyrie Irving tonight against the Chicago Bulls due to left knee soreness, according to Brian Robb of The Boston Sports Journal. According to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, if wouldn’t be out of the question if Irving missed the following game against the Minnesota Timberwolves […]

Basketball fans got to enjoy one heck of a game on Saturday night between two teams who could potentially meet in the NBA Finals in June. At Toyota Center, the Houston Rockets rallied past the Boston Celtics and managed to hold on for a thrilling 123-120 win, Houston’s 15th victory in a row. Rockets small […]

The entire basketball world knows how good of a player James Harden is. He has the ability to score in a variety of ways, making him a nightmare matchup for anyone assigned to cover the Houston Rockets bearded superstar — even if he is defended by some of the best in the league on the […]

When the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets faced off on Saturday night, it was a close game that came all the way down to the final minute. In the final minute, Kyrie Irving had the same task twice, trying to intentionally miss a free throw and hope his team could get the offensive rebound. With […]

Kyrie Irving is known for a variety of things. The skilled offensive dynamo can simply obliterate defenders with his excellent dribbling prowess. The is also a terrific shooter and is arguably the best finisher in the NBA. That’s not to mention that Irving is a clutch scorer, hitting one of the most memorable shots in playoffs […]

After a video teaser was posted by The Players Tribune on Friday that showed Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward rehabbing from his gruesome ankle injury suffered in the season opener, many people anticipated there would be a very slight chance he returns this season at some point. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens reacted to […]

During Saturday morning’s practice session, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens gave an update on Gordon Hayward, who’s been in rehabilitation since October due to a broken leg. Though there have been whispers indicating that he might return this season, coach Stevens stated that Hayward is “still a super long way from even being in […]

There has been a lot of conversation about the NCAA and if that is the best route for players to take as they try to make their NBA dream come true. A lot of players have come out and said how unfair the NCAA system is and that another system needs to be worked out. […]

Following a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers last month, newly-acquired Utah Jazz forward Jae Crowder has fit in quite nicely with his new team. He has really taken a liking to Jazz head coach Quin Snyder, who Crowder says reminds him of Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens. According to a couple of tweets today […]

It’s a full slate of basketball across the NBA on Saturday but the biggest game takes place in primetime on ABC. Two of the best teams go at it when the Boston Celtics make the trip to Houston to take on James Harden and the Rockets. It’s a huge game for both teams as they […]

When Gordon Hayward went down with his nasty ankle injury on the opening night of NBA season, most believed the injury would be season-ending, but most Boston Celtics fans are still holding out hope for a possibility that the former Butler Bulldog would return and help the team in the playoffs. But with each passing […]

The beef between Paul Pierce and Draymond Green extends back a few years. It’s mostly one of trash talk, sometimes good-natured, sometimes savage. But at all times, their back-and-forth comments are always funny and entertaining for the fans and media alike. On Wednesday, Green added more fuel to the duel, commenting on the fact that […]

Following his initial cries for justice after seeing Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia questionably fall over Russell Westbrook’s legs during Saturday’s tilt, Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving doubled down on his stance, noting it was not only him feeling like Pachulia had dirty intentions in that particular play. “I think everybody kind of […]

With multiple teams making moves recently, buying out some players and signing free agents, the Boston Celtics may not follow suit and just stand pat instead. That was confirmed by Brad Stevens during a Q&A with reporters, letting everyone know that he does not expect the team to make any additions anymore this season. The […]