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During this past offseason, All-Star forward Gordon Hayward made the tough decision to leave the Utah Jazz after seven seasons for the Boston Celtics in free agency. It was a thorough process that saw Jazz big man Rudy Gobert reach out to Hayward about the entire situation, but his text messages were not being answered by […]

The blockbuster deal between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers prior to the 2017-18 NBA season seemed to have shocked everyone but a few of those directly involved. Not only were they the clear-cut best teams in the Eastern Conference, but they also each possessed its best point guards as well in Kyrie Irving and Isaiah […]

With the Memphis Grizzlies firing head coach David Fizdale after losing eight consecutive games, Marc Gasol’s future remains uncertain. As the Grizzlies are currently 7-12 and Mike Conley not expected to return from his Achilles injury ‘anytime soon,’ they are at a crossroads. If the Grizzlies ultimately decide to embrace a full rebuilding process, the […]

It has been a long-standing theme in the NBA, that the Eastern Conference plays little brother to the Western Conference. For several seasons the West has been clearly superior to the East. The East’s distinction of being the weaker conference earned it a catchy nickname, the “Leastern Conference.” Through games played on Nov. 27, the […]

The Boston Celtics made plenty of changes coming into the 2017-18 NBA season. Among them was essentially the overhaul of their backcourt which was highlighted by the arrival of superstar Kyrie Irving. Meanwhile, the Celtics’ former pairing of Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley were dealt as Boston prepared for a new era of basketball. Although […]

Andre Drummond was absolutely unstoppable as he put up 26 points, 22 rebounds, six assists, and four steals to power the Detroit Pistons past the league-leading Boston Celtics, 118-108. Drummond’s amazing stat line is so rare that he became the first player since the great Charles Barkley in 1990 to come up with such ridiculous […]

Avery Bradley had a successful return to Boston as his Detroit Pistons beat the league-leading Celtics on the road, 118-108. After the game, though, Bradley realized just how much the Celtics had changed from the team he was a part of just last year. Sign of Celtics rebuild: Avery Bradley walks into C’s locker room, […]

Following the Boston Celtics’ 118-108 loss to the Detroit Pistons at TD Garden, superstar point guard Kyrie Irving met with the media after the game and gave his reaction to Monday night’s defeat. According to an article from Jay King of MassLive.com, Irving gave props to the Pistons but made it no secret that he’s […]

In a battle between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference on Monday night, the Detroit Pistons (13-6) picked up a huge 118-108 victory over the Boston Celtics (18-4) on the road. One of the Pistons’ players who made a return to TD Garden was guard Avery Bradley, who played his first seven […]

During his first three seasons in the league, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has made a name for himself mainly as a defensive specialist. However on Monday, he proved to be more of a scorer as he made six shots from beyond the arc, to the surprise of Stan Van Gundy and the Detroit Pistons. […]

The “#FreeJah” movement continues to make waves in the NBA, as talks about Jahlil Okafor possibly getting traded soon is gathering more steam by the day. There have also been some players who’ve given their support for him, including Devin Booker, who recently made it known that he also wants to see the Philadelphia 76ers […]

Projected to win between 27 and 30 games in the 2017-18 season it’s safe to say that the Brooklyn Nets are nothing special. The organization is still suffering from the egregious deal with the Celtics back in 2013. Today no one expects the Nets to pull off a miracle as they once again are in […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has not been made to look foolish too often during what has been an impressive rookie year to date. However, the young teenager did suffer a rare misstep off the court as he was caught looking at the wrong camera during a video shoot for a stats graphic on the […]

Unlike his former teammate Isaiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons shooting guard Avery Bradley isn’t resenting Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge for making deals in the offseason. Bradley was part of a swap for Marcus Morris, given the team’s improbability to sign him to a long-term contract after giving Gordon Hayward a whopping four-year, $128 million contract […]

Have you had your dose of Kyrie Irving stuff today? If not, let us help you get yours. In his latest display of on-court chicanery, Irving toyed with Darren Collison’s defense in the first quarter of Saturday’s game between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers. Collison was hounding Irving as the latter was bringing […]

Although it is still early in the 2017-18 NBA season, Boston Celtics superstar point guard Kyrie Irving has already become the league’s premier clutch player. His exceptional play in the fourth quarter is largely the reason for the Celtics phenomenal NBA-best 17-3 record. However, it is not as if Irving is a stranger to helping his […]

In what was supposed to be the biggest game of the 2017-18 NBA season for Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown instead turned into tragedy. That is because, in the hours leading up to the Celtics’ marquee showdown with the Golden State Warriors, Brown found out his best friend had passed away. Despite the heartache, the second-year […]

Earlier this week, rumors surfaced about the L.A. Clippers engaging in trade discussions surrounding DeAndre Jordan. It shouldn’t come as a surprise considering Jordan is the Clippers’ best asset. At age 29, Jordan is averaging 10.4 points and 13.8 rebounds. He has a $22.64 million deal for this year and a player option for next […]

It wasn’t that long ago when Portland Trail Blazers guard C. J. McCollum blew kisses to Orlando Magic small forward Evan Fournier. However, we don’t know if that’s more disrespectful to Fournier than the way Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving nearly blew his ankles out with a sleek and sick crossover move during Friday’s contest […]

While preparing for a post-Thanksgiving Day showdown with the Boston Celtics this Friday, Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel had some good things to say about Celtics big man Al Horford. Via Jay King of MassLive.com. Frank Vogel on Al Horford: "Probably the most underrated guy in the league, in my opinion." — Jay King […]

Boston Celtics power forward Marcus Morris is set to play and start tonight against the Orlando Magic, according to radio voice Sean Grande. Morris could likely sit during Saturday’s outing against the Indiana Pacers, as he has yet to be cleared fit to play in back-to-back games. The Celtics recently had their league-best 16-game win […]

Most around NBA circles wondered when a come-out-of-nowhere 16-game win streak for the Boston Celtics would end. It took place from the strangest storyline, losing their star signing Gordon Hayward in the opening minutes of the season-opener, losing that game and the next — then slowly piling up a win after the other, most recently […]

The Boston Celtics’ glorious 16-game win streak finally came to an end Wednesday night versus the Miami Heat. Despite the loss, it was an impressive stretch nonetheless as the Celtics have easily solidified themselves as one of the NBA’s elite teams. Boston will undoubtedly have a little extra in the tank as they try to get […]

The Miami Heat came into their matchup on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics as clear underdogs, especially with their opponents winning their last 16 games. However, they shocked the basketball world by winning on the night, and abruptly halted the Celtics’ winning streak. The Heat’s social media team also wanted to take part in the […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season well underway, basketball fans recently got a little more bang for their buck with the recent start of the 2017-18 NCAA season as well. Unfortunately, one of its projected biggest stars in Missouri freshman Michael Porter Jr. has already been ruled out for the year after undergoing a season-ending back surgery. […]

Even if the Boston Celtics saw their 16-game winning streak end on Wednesday versus the Miami Heat, they were already successful in turning a lot of heads with their very strong start to the season. Many were surprised to see the Celtics string that many wins together despite losing Gordon Hayward in their season opener, […]

The Celtics have set the league on fire after starting the season off 0-2. The C’s have won 15 straight games thanks to their stifling defense, the surprise contributions of young guns Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and the wizardry of head coach Brad Stevens. Despite the hot start, this team still has obstacles in its […]

Like a phoenix from the ashes, I rise again. Back from a three week hiatus, Willie G is here to bring the people what they want: Spicy NBA Power Rankings. Many things have changed since I entered my NBA cloister; I’ve grown a garbage excuse for a beard, my house has heating and plenty of […]

The Miami Heat were in a code red situation after losing three of their last four games prior to taking on the league-leading Celtics, who were riding a 16-game win streak. The team managed the unthinkable, taking down the Celtics in a critical 104-98 win on Thanksgiving’s eve. But it’s what preceded the win that […]

The Boston Celtics had their league-best 16-game winning streak snapped facing the Miami Heat on Wednesday, once again trailing throughout the game. This deficit ultimately proved more that the Celtics could chew, as the Heat clamped down during the last stretches off the game to survive a plus-10 fourth quarter for Irving’s team-high 23 points. […]

Kyrie Irving was always going to have some sort of adjustment period after his move from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics. While he was allowed to run free and do his thing for the most part in the Cavs’ offense, the Celtics’ system is a bit more structured and would need some getting […]

The Boston Celtics are the talk of the NBA world at the moment thanks to their 16-game winning streak. Winning 15 or more games in a row in the NBA is quite an achievement, and one that Celtics players should be all too excited to bring up any time they can. However, the Celtics have […]

It almost looked as if the Boston Celtics’ impressive 15-game win streak was going to come to an end versus the lowly Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. However, in typical Celtics fashion, they managed to pull out the victory in overtime thanks to the late-game heroics of superstar Kyrie Irving. Boston has made a habit […]

The Dallas Mavericks let a big win slip away against the Boston Celtics. Up by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter, the Mavs squandered their chance to score one of the biggest upsets of the season as they eventually lost to the Celtics in overtime. After the game, Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki […]

Kyrie Irving had an unbelievable showing in the Boston Celtics’ come-from-behind win over the Dallas Mavericks. He put up 47 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter and overtime, to almost singlehandedly carry the Celtics to their 16th straight win. Irving’s performance was so out-of-this-world that Celtics president Danny Ainge was ready to reconsider what […]

Kyrie Irving’s 47-point torching of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night stands as one of the most efficient nights in NBA history for any player scoring 47 or more points. The masked man managed to do so on only 22 shots, which has only happened in other 17 instances, including the playoffs, according to Tim […]

Monday night the Boston Celtics faced off against the Dallas Mavericks with their 15-game win streak on the line, and a motivated city against them coming into the matchup. Toward the end of the game, it seemed to inevitably be the night that they would lose, after trailing by 13, and late into the fourth […]

When it comes to game planning for Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving, you’re simply going to have your work cut out for you. Before the Celtics’ Monday night matchup against the lowly Dallas Mavericks, Irving received plenty of praise from Mavs longtime head coach Rick Carlisle. In a tweet posted by Earl K. Sneed […]

Since the Summer League, Dennis Smith Jr. has continued to turn a lot of heads with his solid play, and proving that he deserves all the hype that surrounded him even before he entered the league. Despite falling to the Dallas Mavericks with the 10th pick in last June’s draft, even if he was projected […]