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On Monday, the list of the most expensive tickets for next season’s games were revealed, and surprisingly, a regular season matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns in April was ranked second on it. However, it does make sense that fans are willing to pay extra to watch it live, as it could be […]

Despite already having a number of months to recover from a right hip injury that abruptly ended his season back in March, there’s still no certainty if Isaiah Thomas will be ready for the opening of the Boston Celtics training camp. However, there’s also a chance he’ll be available to prepare with his team by […]

The Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics just got an unexpected boost for this coming season. Not only are the two teams fresh off a 7-game series in the Eastern Conference Semifinals a year ago, but they will not have twins on either side when they square off. The Wizards have Markieff Morris and the Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics have reached an agreement with guard Daniel Dixon, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard out of the College of William and Mary. Boston Celtics have reached an agreement with guard Daniel Dixon (College of William & Mary), @BBallInsiders has learned. — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 19, 2017 Dixon played all four seasons at the […]

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas received the Best Clutch Performer award by the National Basketball Players Association during the Players’ Voice Awards. These awards are a direct result of voting by the players of the league, as the motto reads: “the only awards voted on BY the players, FOR the players.” Give us OT […]

Former Boston Celtics draft choice Jordan Mickey is finalizing a guaranteed $1.5 million minimum deal with the Miami Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. His contract would include a 2018-19 team-option. Mickey only logged 41 games and one start under Brad Stevens, making him a disposable asset for a loaded Celtics roster that […]

Gordon Hayward is nearing his debut in a Boston Celtics jersey this upcoming season, but he was ready to pose in his new Celtic green and white threads during yesterday’s photoshoot, only to get roasted by Lou Williams of the L.A. Clippers. Gordon Hayward in Celtic Green. 🍀 pic.twitter.com/F4wnUyOlYu — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 17, […]

Former Ole Miss Rebel and Boston Celtic Justin Reed is now in the most difficult phase of his life. In a tweet from SEC reporter Brad Logan, it was revealed that Reed has been diagnosed with spinal cancer. The former Ole Miss standout is set to undergo further treatment after going through one surgery according […]

After spending the first 15 seasons of his career with the Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce is retiring as a member of the 17-time champions after signing in free agency. Originally the 10th overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft, Pierce averaged 21.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca revealed Pierce’s No. […]

The Boston Celtics have become one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference over the last couple of seasons after the decision to scrap their former NBA title winning group of players. According to Chris Forsberg and Luke Knox of ESPN, this decision to go full rebuild mode has quickly paid huge dividends that have […]

Despite his support of those who have chosen to kneel, sit, or step out during the singing of the national anthem, Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas doesn’t plan to sit during it this upcoming season. “Stand for what you feel is right,” Thomas told TMZ Sports on Thursday. “I’m not going to do it, […]

Since announcing his decision to play for the Boston Celtics, not a lot has been heard or seen from Gordon Hayward. However, that changed recently when he took part in a photoshoot wearing the team’s famous Green and White jersey for the first time. After fans saw his first-look donning Boston’s uniform on NBA 2K18 […]

Boston Celtics general manager and president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was successful in beating the Utah Jazz in the Gordon Hayward free agency sweepstakes this summer. His son, however, wasn’t as lucky in his own venture in the state, as Tanner Ainge has decided to forfeit his primary election campaign for a congressional seat […]

After a couple of months off following a second title in three seasons, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was back on the grind alongside other NBA players as part of the newly-established Grindweek. “We’re out here at Holy Names… Grind Week, just getting some good work in,” Green told NBA.com. “We’re getting some guys […]

There is no doubt that one of toughest jobs in the NBA is to be the head coach of a team. From managing players’ egos, designing plays, to making sure everyone on the team understands the scouting report, it’s all on his plate night in and night out. Another task they have is watching film, […]

Danny Ainge, who is the GM and President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics, feels like the competition within the NBA is getting better than it ever was before. The style of the NBA has changed in recent times, differing from even as recently as the early 2000’s.  The NBA, for most of its […]

Former teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant are tied as the early favorites to win the Most Valuable Player award next season, according to SportsInsights. Despite having gone separate ways, each of them ended up as MVPs of their own this past season, as the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard managed to win his first […]

From the Celtics, to the Heat, to the Cavaliers, to the Warriors- super teams have dominated the NBA in recent history. Those four teams alone have combined to win seven of the last ten championships. With increasing television ratings and little complaint from commissioner Adam Silver, it appears as if super teams are here to […]

After the NBA announced this year’s Christmas Day games, the fan anticipation got a few notches higher, especially with rival teams once again facing each other. A Christmas matchup that is highly-anticipated is the one between the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics, which is also a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Semifinals that went […]

Training camp is just over a month away, with teams making final additions to their roster ahead of the next step of the offseason. In light of that, Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe is reporting that the Boston Celtics have agreed to a two-way deal with 2017 second-round pick Jabari Bird. The #Celtics have […]

Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania’s respective reigns over Twitter have ended. It’s now time for Ronnie 2K to trend all over the twitterverse. With the release date of the highly-anticipated NBA 2K18 video game nearing by the day, player ratings ang first-look photos are dropping from time to time akin to how the free agent […]

One of the Boston Celtics’ new Nike-designed jerseys for the 2017-18 season has been released to the public care of its greenhorns. Rookies Jayson Tatum, Semi Ojeleye, and Ante Zizic were all gathered for the annual Panini NBA Rookie photo shoot along with their fellow 2017 class members. The freshmen trio was seen sporting Beantown’s […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward may have moved on to a new team this offseason, but that doesn’t mean he has severed his connections in Utah. In fact, Hayward reconnected with a special person recently and it meant the world to him and his family. That would be little J.P. Gibson, a five-year-old Utah Jazz fan […]

Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks entertained trade offers for Kristaps Porzingis. After the second-year forward reportedly missed his exit meeting, former President Phil Jackson wanted to take the franchise in a different direction. On the HoopsHype Podcast, Peter Vecsey revealed Jackson was attempting to trade Porzingis for the first overall […]

The NBA’s deepest sports simulation video game just got a little bit deeper. NBA 2K’s yearly release of its NBA basketball simulation video game is perhaps the most realistic true to life series in the sports gaming genre. Pop in a disc from any prior year and you’re likely to see contract negotiations, team rebrands, […]

In recent years, the NBA has made a concerted effort in trying to expand the reach of the league outside the United States. A part of that has been playing regular season games in different countries to jump start more interest in the NBA worldwide. According to Keith Smith of RealGM, the Philadelphia 76ers are […]

Zion Williamson has been a highlight-reel machine since launching into the radar of high school, college, and even NBA scouts due to his size, strength and innate ability to keep the crowd on its feet. The No. 2-ranked senior high school prospect even amazed Houston Rockets guard James Harden, after posting a perfect 10-of-10 performance […]

After the Boston Celtics traded this year’s top overall pick and settled for the third selection instead, many wondered what made them decide on that, as Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball are very talented players. However, when Jayson Tatum made his debut for the C’s during the Summer League, he silenced a lot of the […]

Through his first 11 years in the league, Philadelphia 76ers guard J.J. Redick has played against countless opponents on the court. In a recent piece by Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype discussing the top current defensive players, the 33-year-old singled out both San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard and Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown as the […]

After unstable situations with the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns, Isaiah Thomas finally found a home with the Boston Celtics at the 2014-15 trade deadline. Against all odds, Thomas has established himself as one of the league’s best players after averaging 28.9 points and 5.9 assists this past season. Armed with a championship-caliber team and […]

Brian Scalabrine and Michael Rapaport may be best-known for how they resemble each other, but they are also good friends and basketball players as well. The current Boston Celtics analyst was a 12-year NBA veteran, and emerged as a fan-favorite wherever he played due to how he still gives his all even in limited minutes. […]

Even before this summer’s free agency started, the Boston Celtics already had their eyes set on Gordon Hayward. More than a month after they successfully signed him, the morale in Beantown remains at a high level with their hopes of finally breaking out of the East looking brighter than ever. To no surprise, Isaiah Thomas […]

A discussion of basketball culture wouldn’t be complete these days without touching on the subject of what players wear on the court. Uniforms have evolved from being a mere practical article to being a key selling point of the sport. It has also become a vehicle for teams to brag just how many NBA titles […]

Over the past two seasons, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers have been the favorites to win the Eastern Conference. That said, their front offices have been working hard in bringing in more talent to their roster in order to gain an advantage against their rivals. When asked if the moves they did this summer […]

With the 2017 NFL season starting soon, teams have been very busy in their training camps as they continue their build up for opening day. It also gives NBA players a chance to watch them practice live, especially now in their summer breaks. Isaiah Thomas was recently spotted as a spectator with his kids during […]

NBA rookies often find it a challenging transition to move into the professional ranks right after their playing days in college and struggle to get used to the demands of a long and tiring season. Fortunately for them, they usually have veteran teammates, who teach them a thing or two and help them throughout the […]

From the 60th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft to being one of the league’s shortest players, Isaiah Thomas has defied the odds through seven seasons. After unstable situations with the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns, Thomas has found a home with the Boston Celtics. This past season, Thomas averaged 28.9 points and 5.9 […]

While many guards in the league are in contract years, hoping to play out a great 2017-18 season to merit a hefty extension, Isaiah Thomas isn’t worried in the least. The 5-foot-9 dynamo is in fact “very confident” and he wasn’t afraid to show it during a Q&A session at his camp at Boston University, […]

The Boston Celtics, for the first time in five years, reached the Eastern Conference Finals last season but fell short against the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games. However, the Celtics made another move to bolster their roster by adding All-Star forward Gordon Hayward to the mix via free agency on a four-year, $128 million deal. […]