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In the NBA, it is extremely rare for the top two teams in a conference to make a blockbuster trade. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and two draft picks to cap off an extremely entertaining offseason. With the two teams […]

After concerns regarding Isaiah Thomas’ physical, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers eventually completed their blockbuster trade centered around Kyrie Irving. With Irving looking to become the team’s first option, he now joins Gordon Hayward and Al Horford in Boston. At the introductory press conference, Irving and Hayward revealed another opportunity to play with each […]

After seven seasons with the Utah Jazz, Gordon Hayward signed with the Boston Celtics in free agency. Along with his prior relationship with head coach Brad Stevens at Butler, Isaiah Thomas heavily recruited him to Boston. With Thomas part of the trade package for Kyrie Irving, it is an awkward situation for Hayward who ultimately […]

Kyrie Irving shocked the basketball world when he requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers despite winning one championship in three consecutive NBA Finals appearances. After six years in the league, the 25-year-old wanted to take the next step in his development by becoming a team’s first option. While it took time, Irving was eventually […]

During his introductory press conference with the Boston Celtics, Kyrie Irving made on thing clear — leaving Cleveland wasn’t about basketball. “It was my time to do what was best for me… (Time) to be in an environment conducive to my potential,” Irving said, per Michael Singer of USA TODAY Sports. Irving’s trade took an […]

With the blockbuster trade sending Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, and others, now completed, some players of the Cleveland Cavaliers have said their goodbyes to their former teammate. The four-time All-Star returned the favor with a heartfelt message of his own on Instagram. He also made a special message to […]

It’s only 15 days before NBA 2K18 drops in most consoles and with the trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics finally under wraps, 2K Sports has released a look into what’s likely to be the new cover for the game. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/903311769225101314 As part of the “Run The Neighborhood” event held today, the […]

Philadelphia 76ers special advisor and former chairman of USA Basketball Jerry Colangelo gave his thoughts on the acquisition of Kyrie Irving, one of the premiere NBA talents that can join the Boston Celtics after today. Colangelo has been familiar with Irving since he was part of the Select Team, as part of USAB, and ultimately […]

The Boston Celtics are nearing a blockbuster trade to acquire All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers that could thrust the franchise in championship contention. However, the sudden standstill in the trade talks has opened the door to the Celtics going in another direction if the deal falls through. During ESPN’s First Take […]

This year’s offseason madness heavily centered on the big-names that changed addresses. Gordon Hayward and Jimmy Butler were among those that caught plenty of attention from teams, and both found their names involved with the Boston Celtics at different points with Hayward obviously ending up with the team. From day one, the Celtics were deemed […]

NBA 2k18 revealed All-Time teams for every franchise last week. These aren’t some created roster you can download and they are not filled with generic players. These are real NBA teams compiled with the best players from across different eras. What rosters will be the most fun to play with? Golden State Warriors If you […]

The Boston Celtics may seem to go almost all-in for Kyrie Irving, but the flashy Cleveland Cavaliers (he’s technically a Cavalier at this point) guard isn’t the last of Danny Ainge’s options when it comes to the superstar market. Boston has long been pummeled by the Cavs inside, resulting to playoff exits, but the team […]

There’s no doubt that Kyrie Irving is a great player, and no one would ever forget his clutch three-pointer in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals that gave Cleveland its first ever NBA title. He’s the first overall pick of the 2011 Draft, a Rookie of the Year recipient, a four-time All-Star, an All-Star Game […]

The NBA offseason has been nothing short of entertaining as multiple superstar free agents changed uniforms, altering the competitive landscape of the league. Paul George, Jimmy Butler, and Paul Millsap are just a few All-Star players who switched teams this offseason, opening the door for lower-tiered Eastern Conference teams. Despite the star-studded player movement, nothing […]

The last two winners of the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Russell Westbrook and back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry stand atop the best 10 rated point guards in NBA 2K18 with a rating of 94. Westbrook had a season for the ages. He was the first to have a triple-double season since all-time legend Oscar […]

Draymond Green and Paul George were among the sea of NBA players attending the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, and it wasn’t long before a Showtime microphone found a way to him prior to the bout. Green was soon asked about his thoughts on the Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade, one to which he […]

On the verge of becoming part of a new team and a new video game release bearing his likeness on the cover, Kyrie Irving also has a new pair of sneakers hitting the market this summer with Nike’s new Kyrie 3 “Mamba Mentality” edition, which pays homage to Bruce Lee and one of his basketball […]

Free agent guard/forward L.J. Peak has agreed to a partially-guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In addition to that, forward/center Thomas Robinson was seen working out at the facility in the midst of Isaiah Thomas’ pending physical, per Wojnarowski. The Celtics would have only one roster spot available if the trade […]

Following the series of tests Isaiah Thomas was asked to undergo by the Cleveland Cavaliers to check on the status of his hip injury, it has been reported that the team may ask for additional assets to finalize the deal. News also came out that the Cavs may ask for Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum, but […]

After a report stating that Koby Altman and Danny Ainge are restarting negotiations regarding the Irving/Thomas trade, it can be assumed that Thomas’ hip injury has instilled less confidence for the Cavs following his physical.  One key component of a trade revolves around the idea that both teams need to perform physical evaluations of the […]

In an offseason full of drama, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers recently completed a blockbuster trade involving Isaiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving. While the trade was made official the same day, there have been more discussions between the two teams following Thomas’ physical. Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, there are only four players […]

There has been a new wrinkle to arise in the blockbuster Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers as there are concerns centered around Thomas’ health. This has created a window for the Cavaliers to potentially seek more assets from the Celtics to complete the trade prior to the Aug. 30 […]

Although Kyrie Irving’s addition to the Boston Celtics is not yet finalized, as there’s a possibility that the Cleveland Cavaliers may still ask for additional assets, a lot of the team’s fans are already looking forward to seeing him represent the storied franchise. They have also started thinking ahead on how much success they can […]

The NBA is ultimately a business, but after the Boston Celtics traded Isaiah Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers, many players expressed sympathy for the point guard. After being traded to the Celtics during the 2014-15 NBA season, Thomas led them to three consecutive playoff appearances. In last year’s playoffs, Thomas lost his younger sister in […]

With 30 teams preparing for the 2017-18 NBA season, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers recently completed a blockbuster trade involving Isaiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving. While the trade was made official the same day, it took a turn following Thomas’ physical. According to Sam Amico of Amico Hoops, the Celtics reportedly do not believe […]

Earlier this week, there was a complete shock that the Boston Celtics traded All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas as part of a package to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, the move was viewed by several other players in the league as being unfair […]

Following the franchise’s first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals in five years, the Boston Celtics have undergone major changes to their roster this offseason. It has seen them move four out of the five starters from last season with the only remaining player in the lineup being big man Al Horford. With that in […]

The Boston Celtics moved All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this week in a trade that netted them fellow All-Star point Kyrie Irving in return. During a recent question-and-answer session at the Basketball Hall of Fame, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens voiced a tremendous amount of praise toward the 28-year-old, according […]

The Boston Celtics have spent much of the offseason reshaping their roster to better compete for an NBA title this upcoming season. In light of that, Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe is reporting that the Celtics have reached out to veteran big man Andrew Bogut about working out a possible deal. It’s hard to […]

For some strange reason, the recently-traded Isaiah Thomas got the jersey-burning treatment from some Celtics fans. This despite him basically not having any say in him getting traded out of Boston. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have been quick to come to Thomas’ defense and condemn those incidents of people burning Thomas’ jersey on social […]

Former Boston Celtics shooting guard Ray Allen took on the chance to double down on fellow retired player Caron Butler, who had a bone to pick with those fans who burned Isaiah Thomas’ jersey following his trade, yet mindlessly want to blame players from leaving a team at one point in their careers. “Much love, […]

Following the acquisition of Kyrie Irving earlier this week, the Boston Celtics have remained active in looking to revamp roster further ahead of this upcoming season. One of the rumors that had emerged on Thursday was that the Celtics had held preliminary trade talks with the Golden State Warriors concerning All-Star guard Klay Thompson. However, […]

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford isn’t about to just forget the times he’s shared on the parquetted floor of TD Garden with former teammates Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder, who were traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers last Tuesday. Horford put up an appreciation post on his Instagram account, expressing his gratitude for Thomas and […]

The Boston Celtics finally made a blockbuster trade earlier this week. The team acquired Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers in a deal that sent Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and a first-round draft pick to the defending Eastern Conference champions. Immediately after news of the trade surfaced, some Celtics fans set fire to […]

Kevin Durant showed a token of admiration for fellow star Kyrie Irving in the aftermath of his trade to the Boston Celtics, expressing admiration for his willingness to request a trade to his front office and follow his heart in regards to his career. “He did what he was supposed to do in Cleveland,” Durant […]

After three consecutive NBA Finals appearances with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving shocked the basketball world by requesting a trade. Despite all the reports about the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, Irving was ultimately traded to the Boston Celtics for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and 2018 Brooklyn Nets first round draft pick. […]

Despite earlier reports of Isaiah Thomas having an alleged conflictive egotistical personality by Fox Sports 1’s Chris Broussard, former teammate Evan Turner shrugged all those claims, having known Thomas since he was a young kid in high school. “I met IT in high school, we always been tight,” Turner told Jared Weiss of CelticsBlog after […]

After a month of conflicting reports, the Cleveland Cavaliers ultimately traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and 2018 Brooklyn Nets first round draft pick. With any signing or trade, basketball fans react differently to the news. Despite being traded, some Celtics fans decided to burn […]

Originally the 60th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Isaiah Thomas established himself as one of the best players in the league. In his third season with the Boston Celtics, he averaged 28.9 points and 5.9 assists while leading them to the top of the Eastern Conference. Heading into the 2017 NBA playoffs, there […]