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Jayson Tatum is obviously a larger-than-life individual. He has been given the opportunity to make millions of dollars playing basketball for the Boston Celtics, and he is really good at it. Currently, Tatum is averaging 13.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 45 percent from the 3-point line. Tatum is truly an […]

The 2017-18 Boston Celtics are one of the best teams in the NBA, leading the Eastern Conference with a 35-14 win-loss card. That record is also good for third-best in the league. Not surprisingly, 23 of those 35 wins have come by way of outrebounding their opponents in historic fashion. These Celtics are not only […]

Jayson Tatum, the new rookie of the Boston Celtics, is having an excellent year. He is currently averaging 13.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists for the Celtics, while shooting 45 percent from deep. Tatum isn’t an explosive rookie, at least not yet. However, his poise and his penchant for high percentage 3-point shooting has […]

Despite half a season having gone by since the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics per his request, details from his unforeseen displeasure with the organization still emerge. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, Irving threatened to sit out the season and have surgery on his knee if owner Dan Gilbert didn’t acquiesce […]

The Boston Celtics had been mired in an unusual four-game losing streak prior to their win versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite the 113-102 victory, there is still concern regarding the team’s losses to the lowly Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic. Fortunately, star forward Gordon Hayward provided yet another faint glimmer of hope of […]

Despite the at-large success of the Boston Celtics more than halfway through the season, a four-game skid was enough reason to iron out the issues causing the slump. According to the team’s franchise player; Kyrie Irving, the recent “team meeting” called prior to a 113-102 win over the L.A. Clippers was a time to re-calibrate […]

Already on a four-game losing streak, the task on hand for the Boston Celtics to end their skid on Wednesday against the L.A. Clippers became even tougher when it was announced that Al Horford and Marcus Smart will both not see action for coach Brad Stevens’ squad on the night. While the All-Star big man may […]

The Boston Celtics will be minus guard Marcus Smart and power forward Al Horford for Wednesday night’s road game against the L.A. Clippers. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, Smart is nursing a hand injury he sustained back at the team’s hotel in Los Angeles. Apart from the fact that Smart’s hand required stitches, there […]

Once upon a time, Doc Rivers was the head coach for the Boston Celtics. Under his leadership, Rivers led the Celtics to their sole NBA championship in 2008. Rivers was famous for his plucky defensive schemes and his utilization of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett. When the Celtics dismantled their core to rebuild […]

Boston Celtics star Gordon Hayward continues to be on the mend, which is good news for the team and for Celtics fans everywhere. And while there have been many exciting developments in his rehab — the most recent being a video that surfaced of Hayward shooting while standing up — the team has been staunchly […]

Maintaining a number one seed in the NBA is never without sudden obstacles – even in the up-and-down Eastern Conference – and the Boston Celtics are experiencing it now. They are continuing to hit bumps on their path, as they have lost three in a row, all against teams who are below or just a […]

Kyrie Irving hasn’t been a Boston Celtic for a long time, but he has already managed to make a rare statistical accomplishment for the team. With the Celtics guard’s 40-point performance in a 103-95 home loss on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Irving has become only the second player in a Celtics uniform to have […]

The NBA trade deadline is one of the most exciting times of the season. Trades happen every year that determine the contenders and the pretenders. Some teams pack it in by trading for cap room and picks. Other teams use the trade deadline to get the extra piece that puts them into the playoffs and […]

Are we sure Boston Celtics star Gordon Hayward isn’t making a return this season? After suffering a gruesome leg injury on the first day of the season and subsequently having surgery, Hayward has been rehabbing for months. He’s made progress, and there have been several posts on social media slyly hinting at a possible return. […]

Following their disappointing 103-95 loss to the lowly Orlando Magic at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics are now riding their longest losing streak of the year with a three-game slide. Celtics center Al Horford thinks that Boston really needs to start playing with a lot more urgency going forward in order to get out of this recent […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the most inspiring success stories of the NBA’s regular season. After losing Gordon Hayward to a leg injury for the rest of the season, the Celtics have stormed to the best record in the Eastern Conference, led by Kyrie Irving and Al Horford, appearing to be legitimate championship […]

Paul Pierce, the 40-year old Boston Celtics legend, is perhaps known best for his complete repertoire of NBA moves. He could post up defenders without discrimination. He could shoot the three-pointer like a free throw, and he was a quality passer and rebounder for his position. Being the franchise star for the Celtics during their […]

After years of exhibition games that featured no defense and a ton of flashy plays, it was time for a change. Kyrie Irving is one of the players who is all-in on holding more competitive All-Star games. Boston MassLive’s Jay King quoted Irving, commenting on the competitiveness of the game two days after being named […]

The NBA officially announced that Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry are the captains for the All-Star Game, but Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown has a different opinion. Brown thinks that his teammate Kyrie Irving should have been captain. “That’s given. It’s rightfully so,” Brown said of his teammate’s selection as an All-Star […]

When you look back in history at teams who will be remembered forever due to their unbelievable achievements, one team that will always get a mention is the 1960s Boston Celtics team. They dominated basketball during that era, break records, winning championship titles and setting the bar for the rest to try and match. Few […]

Joel Embiid has never been shy about expressing his confidence in himself and in the Philadelphia 76ers. When asked by Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports about the Sixers’ potential first round match-ups, Embiid had a typical response. The Sixers goal is to make the playoffs and their last two opponents, the Celtics and Raptors, could […]

Not many people, including players and members of the Boston Celtics organization, thought the Celtics would be where they are right now. After acquiring Kyrie Irving in a trade, signing Gordon Hayward, and drafting prospect Jayson Tatum, one could expect the offense to improve. After trading away Jae Crowder and Avery Bradley, two of the […]

According to a report from Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports, the Boston Celtics are signing Jarell Eddie of the G League’s Windy City Bulls (Chicago affiliate) to a 10-day contract, filling their one remaining roster spot. Sources: The Boston Celtics plan to sign forward Jarell Eddie of G League Windy City to a 10-day contract. […]

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has taken to Twitter to troll Kevin Hart, one of the mainstays in the NBA All-Star Game the past few years. After the All-Star starters were announced today along with the celebrity hosts, Russell made sure to call out the comedic actor on Twitter. Hey @KevinHart4real how is this for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics took the court Thursday night, with the Sixers winning the game and scoring a knockout, 89-80. The knockout came from center Joel Embiid, who inadvertently hit Jaylen Brown on the face while celebrating a made basket. The 6-foot-7 Brown was down on the floor after the contact with the […]

The Celtics are the best team in the Eastern Conference. Kyrie Irving has led the Celtics to the East’s best record after requesting a trade from the Cavaliers in the offseason. After being named an Eastern Conference starter, Brad Stevens expressed his congratulations for his point guard and his desire for Al Horford to join […]

The Boston Celtics will be without their star player Kyrie Irving tonight when they face the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN’s Chris Forsberg. Irving had been nursing some shoulder soreness and his coach, Brad Stevens, is hopeful to have him back the next day, though he did not give a timeline for his return to […]

Paul Pierce certainly made headlines when he declared he was not sharing his Feb. 11 jersey retirement ceremony with anybody. That was a shot of Isaiah Thomas, whom the Celtics planned to recognize with a tribute video on the same night. According to ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan and Chris Forsberg, Pierce said: “Danny tried to sell […]

When it comes to New Orleans Pelicans superstar power forward Anthony Davis, there continue to be rumors lately swirling around the team actually trading him to the Boston Celtics. One person who is not buying that for a second is ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, as he joined The Dan Le Batard Show today […]

There have been spiraling rumors about Anthony Davis’ future in New Orleans. Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry had an interesting take on if his star power forward was for sale, particularly to the Celtics, according to Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald. “I know there’s been rumors about Boston trying to trade for him or […]

When All-Star Gordon Hayward was injured within the first five minutes of the NBA season, everybody counted out the Boston Celtics. But Hayward’s injury only made the Celtics play like they are on a mission to prove everyone wrong. In this mission, Jayson Tatum, the team’s No. 3 overall pick in the last draft, had […]

After Ray Allen turned down a contract offer from the Boston Celtics at the end of the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season and left to the LeBron James-led Miami Heat, some of his former Celtics teammates, like Rajon Rondo, cut ties with him. It was not only the fact that Allen left the organization with which he […]

If the rivalry between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers doesn’t seem the same after two regular season matchups in less than one month, it’s likely because it isn’t. Not only have viewers, reporters, and analysts noticed a different air in this three-plus-year epic battle between these two teams, but also the players […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge couldn’t hold his excitement as his second-year forward Jaylen Brown drove to the basket and scored over DeMarcus Cousins, all while getting contact and the foul call for a 3-point opportunity. Ainge couldn’t stop laughing as Brown flexed his bicep on Cousins, even though Brown smiled at the end to show […]

Rajon Rondo is no stranger to controversy so he doesn’t mince words when he has to speak his mind. In a statement he gave to certain media in attendance, the New Orleans Pelicans guard was quite offended that the Boston Celtics were going to honor Isaiah Thomas with a tribute video. According to Bill Doyle […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star point guard Isaiah Thomas finally addressed the video tribute saga by announcing he will not have it on the same night as Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce’s jersey retirement ceremony. Thomas reportedly told Boston’s head of basketball operations Danny Ainge that he had no intention of spoiling Pierce’s night after “The Truth” admitted […]

For several months since Kyrie Irving demanded a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, many assumed that LeBron James was the one who wanted his point guard traded. But according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, James was against the prospect of seeing his then-teammate in another uniform. This is in contrast to reports swirling at the time […]

Throughout his pro career, DeMarcus Cousins has shown that he has one of the most volatile temperaments in the whole of the NBA. He has received fines and even suspensions for his outbursts and he is not the best person to taunt during games. However, Jaylen Brown did just that on Tuesday night during the […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has a particular set of skills. These are skills that make him a nightmare for opposing defenders just like what he was for New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis Tuesday night, when he used his quickness and elite ball-handling skills to find the basket, kill the Pelicans’ two-point […]