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Gordon Hayward’s recovery process has been the result of the never-ending support he’s received from his family, friends, and those in the NBA family that have showered him with advice on how to best tackle such a daunting process after suffering a freak injury. Among the most vital to reach out was Paul George, who […]

Jayson Tatum had perhaps his most-shining moment in a Boston Celtics uniform on Tuesday night, leading his team with a 23-point, 11-rebound double-double, including the game-winning pass that set up Marcus Morris for a clutch three to give the Celtics a razor-thin win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Forward Paul George noted the rookie out […]

It was a simple answer to a simple question but it created enough buzz in the basketball world that every media outlet had to get the story in—Isaiah Thomas opened the door for a Boston Celtics reunion this offseason. Thomas was asked by a fan if he would consider coming back to play for the […]

Marcus Morris made perhaps his most important contribution to the Boston Celtics since being traded by the Detroit Pistons in the offseason. The hybrid forward nailed a cold-blooded, game-winning 3-pointer over the outstretched arms of a running Steven Adams to give the Celtics a 100-99 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Marcus Morris game […]

Time is a flat circle, looping in on itself with the slightest of variations until, one day, LeBron James is looking across the court to an alternate dimension version of himself in 21-year-old Ben Simmons. The lineage of each can be traced back decades. The wonderment of 6-foot-9 Magic Johnson whipping the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The NCAA National Tournament is on pause, as it will resume this Thursday for the Sweet 16 round. That does not mean, however, that there would also be a scarcity in basketball madness this week because the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Boston Celtics just teamed up for one of the craziest finishes this season […]

Boston Celtics star guard Kyrie Irving was recently spotted with general manager Danny Ainge at Chipotle. In a tweet by user Jeremiah Poope, Irving can be seen with Ainge, who’s back is turned against the camera. https://twitter.com/bostonpoope/status/976168815519289346 There’s no clue what the two are talking about. One can only imagine. Several fans, however, had a […]

With playoff-bound teams looking to play their best basketball of the 2017-18 NBA season, there are major concerns surrounding Kyrie Irving for the Boston Celtics. After sitting out the past three games, the soreness in Irving’s left knee has not improved. As a result, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, the 25-year-old is getting […]

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris has been fined $15,000 by the league office for verbal abuse of an official during a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, according to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Morris was hit with a technical as the Celtics’ game turned into a blowout in the fourth quarter, […]

The last time the Boston Celtics faced a decision on an injured guard’s impending, potentially expensive free agency, Danny Ainge sold high on Isaiah Thomas. This summer, the Celtics face a similar financial decision with restricted free agent Marcus Smart. The torn ligament he suffered in the March 11 loss to the Indiana Pacers isn’t […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who is down with an injured thumb, is confident that he’ll be good to go come playoff time. As reported by Chris Forsberg, Boston Celtics reporter for ESPN: Marcus Smart, his hand heavily wrapped following last week’s surgery, at his bowling event in Boston tonight. Smart confident he will be […]

Last February, the Boston Celtics honored Paul Pierce by retiring his number 34 jersey. It was a ceremony about an hour long with many of his former Celtics teammates in attendance. Later, Pierce lifted his banner up to the rafters of the TD Garden to secure his place among the Celtics greats. As emotional as […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Boston Celtics’ boss Brad Stevens share plenty of similarities. Both young men in the coaching ranks with intelligence, wit, and a sprinkle or sarcasm from time to time. Both are also second in their respective conference, forced to lead their teams through the last stretch of the season […]

Despite being one of the top guards over the past few seasons, Isaiah Thomas has been labeled as a journeyman. He has jumped from team to team throughout the course of his career. He thought that he may have found a home with the Boston Celtics after leading them to a 53-29 record back in the […]

Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge may have raised eyebrows for his recent comments about Gordon Hayward and his injury. But Ainge was quick to clarify his statements to calm everyone down. As reported by Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald, Ainge was talking about Hayward and his road to recovery. Earlier, he said: “He […]

When Gordon Hayward announced his decision last summer not to re-sign with the Utah Jazz and take his talents to the Boston Celtics, it was a huge blow to the Salt Lake City team as they lost who’s arguably their best player. Their starting center, Rudy Gobert, had strong reactions following the development and even […]

In Ray Allen’s upcoming book “From The Outside: My Journey Through Life and the Game I Love,” he details several stories about his five seasons with the Boston Celtics. The two stories that made headlines were the Celtics wanting to trade Rajon Rondo for Chris Paul and Rondo telling him, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce […]

Despite a devastating injury at a crucial time, the Boston Celtics will be ready to match any offers that come for soon-to-be restricted free agent Marcus Smart this summer. Smart is expected to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, which he sustained while diving […]

Ever wondered what has happened to former NBA big man Glen Davis? Well, according to a report by Brian Kuebler of ABC2 WMAR Baltimore, the player also known as “Big Baby” has been arrested by authorities back in February when marijuana was discovered in his hotel room. According to court records, the hotel owner smelled […]

Over the past few weeks, an NBA beast has been awakened. Anthony Davis has single-handedly terrorized the league, keeping the New Orleans Pelicans in the playoff race despite a lack of high-quality NBA personnel. It speaks to the singular power a superstar can have. And it speaks to our imaginations as we try to consider […]

Boston Celtics hybrid guard Marcus Smart will undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his injured right thumb today, likely to miss the rest of the regular season with some hope he’s able to return during the playoffs, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Celtics were looking for a second opinion on his injury […]

Markieff and Marcus Morris are the NBA identical twins you never knew you needed. The twins play for different teams now after starting their careers off together on the Phoenix Suns. Marcus plays for the Boston Celtics, while Markieff suits up for the Washington Wizards. The Wizards and Celtics faced off Wednesday night, and Washington […]

Revisionist history is always fun in the NBA when discussing stars like Paul Pierce and Chris Paul. The two have had very different careers. Pierce is considered one of the greatest players in Boston Celtics history and has a championship under this belt. Paul, however, is universally known as a great player who cannot win […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge won’t share Gordon Hayward’s optimism when it comes to his return from a brutal freak injury. For the sake of the fans, he won’t. Ainge recently spoke about how Hayward was “progressing a little too fast,” which cause him to have a minor setback in his recovery for a couple […]

Some of the most lethal 3-point shooters have been able to make the hairs in people’s neck stands when they have the ball on their hands in the clutch. Jodie Meeks of the Washington Wizards isn’t one of the most known, but is just as lethal when left open, which cause Boston Celtics center Greg […]

As championship contenders are looking to play their best basketball of the season, the injuries are quickly piling up for the Boston Celtics. With President of Basketball Operations and general manager Danny Ainge acknowledging Kyrie Irving could need surgery on his left knee in the future, there are currently major concerns about Marcus Smart. After […]

The Boston Celtics played severely shorthanded on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. Kyrie Irving, Al Horford, Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, and Daniel Theis were all out on the night, but the Celtics are reportedly expecting to have their starting center back on Friday when they take on the Orlando Magic. The development was reported by Scott […]

The #Haywatch saga is in full effect, after many rumors of Gordon Hayward’s potential comeback after being seen progressing through his rehabilitation from a dislocated ankle and a broken tibia — a gruesome injury suffered after only the first five minutes of playing time with his new Boston Celtics team. According to Boston Celtics president […]

Amid the slew of injuries that have taken place within the roster, the Boston Celtics cornerstone, Kyrie Irving, might need “maintenance surgery” on his bothersome left knee during the next few years, according to president Danny Ainge per Jared Weiss of CelticsWire. Irving has missed several games this season to tend to his sore knee, […]

Over the past couple of seasons, the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards have created their own rivalry, figuring in a number of hotly-contested matchups. It has even been extra special this year for twin brothers Marcus and Markieff Morris, as they play for both of the aforementioned teams. On Wednesday, they had the opportunity to […]

The Boston Celtics have shown this season so far that they are indeed serious title contenders. They are in second place in the Eastern Conference, with their stars living up to expectations and bringing a lot of success to them. Proof of this is how they’ve been dominant during games, leading by huge margins consistently. […]

Jodie Meeks turned a lot of heads during the last few seconds of regulation in the game between the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics on Wednesday. With his team trailing by three points with 5.5 seconds left, he found himself wide open for a 3-pointer that eventually sent the game to overtime. Before he received the ball, […]

The Washington Wizards turned to an unlikely hero on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics to send the game into overtime. While Bradley Beal has been taking the bulk of the scoring load for them with John Wall still injured, Jodie Meeks showed that he can also be a clutch performer for the team. With the […]

Boston Celtics fans have noticed it. Rookie Jayson Tatum, too, is beginning to notice that the ball keeps slipping off his hand on a consistent basis. As reported by Jay King of Mass Live, Tatum noticed that the ball suddenly slips off his hand when he’s about to finish a drive. “Bad luck, I guess,” […]

The Boston Celtics have been undergoing some major changes in their lineup. After injuries to Jaylen Brown, Kyrie Irving, and Marcus Smart, the Celtics definitely have some spots to fill if they are going to close out the regular season on a good note. On Thursday, the Celtics decided to make some changes to their […]

As the Boston Celtics continue to deal with a number of injuries to their key players, Brad Stevens is left to come up with creative ways on how to maximize the usage of his available players and mix up his rotations. That said, he made it known that there could be times that he will […]

The Boston Celtics are currently the second best team in the Eastern Conference. It’s clear now that the Celtics are gearing up for the postseason to pursue their 18th NBA championship. Though, contending for a championship will be a difficult task for the Celtics if they can’t stay healthy. In fact, if the core players […]

It’s clear that Marcus Smart is one of the most important members of the Boston Celtics. His athleticism, defense, and knack for drawing fouls are all indispensable qualities that have contributed to the Celtics’ success this year. As the Celtics begin to head into the postseason this year, they will need their entire team to […]

The fallout between Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and former teammate Gordon Hayward, now of the Boston Celtics, revolved around the communication (or lack thereof) between the two stars. Gobert is still hurt by the way Hayward handled his move to Boston, first announcing it through a heartfelt piece on The Players’ Tribune, but mostly not […]