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Perhaps accidentally, Celtics big man Kelly Olynyk caused Wizards All-Star John Wall to land hard in the first quarter of Game 2 between Boston and Washington on Tuesday. Wall grimaced after landing on Olynyk and his wrist seemed to be in some pain. Here’s the play via SI’s Ben Golliver: Wizards' John Wall takes hard […]

Matched up against John Wall in Boston’s second-round series against Washington, Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas has the daunting task of trying to defend the Wizards‘ star guard. Thomas isn’t a great defender as well, so when searching for answers on how to slow down Wall, he turned to his young son. Thomas’ son gave his […]

Following an unfortunate injury to Markieff Morris in the second quarter of Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, center Marcin Gortat was forced to get his hands even dirtier in the low block, banging and bumping against big Al Horford in hopes of maintaining a lead that slowly started to evaporate. While Gortat put up […]

After hurting his ankle in Game 1 of their second round series against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris says Al Horford may have undercut him on purpose to try and injure him. The 27-year-old Kansas product made the bold claim via A. Sherrod Blakely of CSNNE. Morris then gave an update on his […]

Marcus Smart was notoriously absent in the fourth quarter of Boston‘s Game 1 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. But there is a good answer for that. After recording two quick turnovers and fouls, Smart just simply wasn’t happy with how he was playing, so he took himself out. From ESPN’s Chris Forsberg: “I […]

Through a relatively short two-and-a-third seasons with the Boston Celtics, point guard Isaiah Thomas has not only become a fan favorite in the blue-collar town, but also one of the most admired figures throughout the franchise. Celtics CEO/owner Wyc Grousbeck joined 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Toucher & Rich show on Monday morning and expressed his sincere […]

Following a disappointing first-round exit with the L.A. Clippers on Sunday, Paul Pierce said one final goodbye to the Staples Center and the NBA, but will be saying hello again to the TD Garden in the near future. Boston Celtics CEO Wyc Grousbeck confirmed during an appearance on the Toucher & Rich show that no one else […]

Having captured the top seed in the Eastern Conference and heading into the playoffs with a healthy roster, things took a sudden turn for Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas, who found out of the death of his sister, Chyna, on April 15 — a day before the start of the 2017 postseason. With a heavy […]

His last game in the NBA may not have had a storybook ending, but Paul Pierce will leave a legacy that can’t be measured based purely on statistics. Yes, he won a championship, is 15th on the all-time scoring list, and was a perennial All-Star during his prime, but the work ethic he showed everyday in […]

When the Boston Celtics went after Al Horford during last year’s free agency, they thought of him as their center for the future who could be the inside presence and rebounder they have always wanted. Although he has been doing a decent job in his first season in Beantown, his teammate noticed that he has […]

After previously making fun of his teammates’ missing teeth, Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas had to be prepared to take the flack he was bound to received after getting one of his front teeth knocked out by an accidental elbow during the first quarter of Game 1 against the Washington Wizards. “It just bothers […]

Despite playing with a heavy heart. Isaiah Thomas still found enough courage to compete in Game 1 of their second round series against the Washington Wizards. Only a few hours after the funeral of her sister, who passed away in a car accident, the 5-foot-9 guard made his way back to Boston to help his […]

Jimmy Butler has just about had it with Marcus Smart. After the Chicago Bulls suffered a second straight home loss at the hands of the No. 1-seeded Boston Celtics, the All-Star swingman claimed Smart wasn’t the tough guy he tries to be, claiming “he’s not about that life.” “He’s a great actor, acting tough, that’s what he […]

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas did not shy away from addressing Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg‘s claims of him being “impossible to guard” because of his routinely discontinued dribble. “That’s not the reason why I’m an impossible cover,” Thomas told ESPN’s Chris Forsberg with a smirk on his face. His two kids, James […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg put the officials on blast after providing a backhanded compliment to Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, claiming his greatness on the court while shining light on his constant traveling violations. “Let me say this, Isaiah Thomas is a hell of a player,” Hoiberg told ESPN’s Chris Forsberg. “An unbelievable competitor […]

The first round series between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls has lived up to expectations as all four matches have been hotly contested so far. During Game 4 on Sunday, it did not take a long time before tempers began to flare. After Isaiah Canaan stole the ball from Marcus Smart and scored on […]

The Celtics and Bulls may be engaged in an intense first-round matchup but don’t tell Robin Lopez about it. During the third quarter of Game 4, Lopez rather amusingly, noticed that Jae Crowder‘s shoe was untied, so the Bulls big man tied it for him: Robin Lopez with the assist? 👟#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/7XBiFXWTDW — NBA on […]

With his New York Knicks not in the postseason, Derrick Rose decided to take in some NBA playoff action by attending Game 4 between the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics on Sunday. "Simba, this entire court used to be my domain." pic.twitter.com/Wnn3yjnfLi — The Crossover (@TheCrossover) April 24, 2017 Rose also attended Saturday’s Game 4 […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo has been fined $25,000 for trying to trip Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder while sitting on the bench during Game 3 of their first-round series. Here is the play in question: https://twitter.com/SInow/status/855567869643558912 After the game, Rondo was asked about the incident and claimed that as someone who has torn […]

The Boston Celtics hold the envy of every other team in terms of the tradeable assets in their possession. Stockpile of draft picks, young and talented players on friendly contracts, and a manageable cap situation is what General Manager dreams are made of. That’s why it didn’t come as a surprise when the Celtics were […]

Rajon Rondo responded to claims of him attempting to trip Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder as he ran back on defense during the Chicago Bulls 104-87 Game 3 loss on Friday night. https://twitter.com/SportsLeakers/status/855597852696821760 Rondo had been ruled out indefinitely Friday morning with a fractured right thumb, which will keep him out for at least a […]

Finally resembling the team that’s the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics easily defeated the Chicago Bulls 104-87 in Game 3 of their first-round series on Friday. The Celtics were able to win by playing like the team they’ve been all season. They played tough defense, moved the ball on offense […]

After two games in their first round series against the Chicago Bulls, the Boston Celtics have not looked like a celebrated number one seed. The urgency level inside the Celtics’ locker room probably hasn’t peaked this much with the thought of all their hard work from training camp up to this point, being threatened to […]

Sidelined due to an injured thumb, Rajon Rondo is out indefinitely for the Chicago Bulls. But while Rondo may not actually be able to play in Game 3 of Chicago’s first-round series against the Celtics, the Bulls guard appears to be doing what he can to help out from the bench. However, Rondo may not be […]

Amazingly still playing at a high level despite doing so with a heavy heart because of the tragic and sudden death of his younger sister, Isaiah Thomas left Game 2 of Boston‘s first-round series with the Bulls to spend time with his family in Tacoma, Washington. Thomas will rejoin his teammates for Game 3 on […]

Marcus Smart caused quite a stir during Game 2 of his team’s first round matchup against the Chicago Bulls. At the midway point of the fourth quarter, the Boston Celtics guard pointed flipped off a fan, raising his middle finger at him. His obscene gesture cost him a lot of money as the NBA slapped […]

After Marcus Smart appeared to have flashed his middle finger towards a fan in Game 2 of their first round series against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, the NBA made a thorough review of the incident. The league office determined that the Boston Celtics guard indeed made the obscene gesture to the fan, and […]

Despite the tragic news of his younger sister’s death, Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas has amazingly been competing and playing at a high level in the first-round of the NBA playoffs. Throughout this difficult time, Thomas has received a widespread amount of support from his teammates, coaches, fans and other NBA players. Wanting to properly acknowledge […]

In the first-round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs between the Celtics and Cavs, Kevin Love got injured in Game 4 while battling for a rebound with Kelly Olynyk. Love ended up missing the rest of the postseason with a shoulder injury and was quite angry with Olynyk, who had grabbed the Cavs forward’s arm and […]

Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley was not content with his team’s attitude during their Game 2 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday as their eighth-seeded rivals took a 2-0 lead in the series. “I looked around and a few times in the game guys were putting their heads down, I think getting down on […]

As Jimmy Butler continued to torch the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, the Boston faithful couldn’t help but wonder what could’ve been for their team if they pursued the Chicago Bulls star, and brought him into their fold before the trade deadline in February. After finishing Game 2 of their first round series with 22 […]

The series between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls was expected to be a hotly contested one, especially during the first game, when Isaiah Thomas played with a heavy heart following the death of his sister in a car crash. It did not take long for tempers to escalate, as the 5-foot-9 guard and Robin Lopez […]

Down 0-2 in their first-round series against the Chicago Bulls, the Boston Celtics don’t resemble the team that earned the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls have taken the Celtics out of their game and Chicago just looks like a bad matchup for Boston. But the Celtics aren’t eliminated just yet and […]

Finishing with 13 points, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks, Marcus Smart had a solid game in Boston‘s 111-97 Game 2 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. Smart did however, not shoot well from three-point range, going just 1-of-4 from behind the arc. And on top of that, Smart may have had a run in […]

At 35 years old, Dwyane Wade is no spring chicken. But while Wade may be old in NBA-terms, he is still playing at a high level. Take for example his performance against the Boston Celtics in Chicago’s 111-97 victory on Tuesday. Wade finished with 22 points, including three three-pointers, and added four rebounds and two […]

Despite playing for the Chicago Bulls now, Rajon Rondo is still well-loved in Boston, having played for the Celtics in his first eight seasons in the league. The former four-time All-Star point guard admitted that the people of the city are continuing to be nice to him, but he thinks that should not be the case […]

The evolution of the NBA game has seen many changes throughout the years, going from a hard-nosed, defensive-minded league in the 80s back into a scorer’s league in present day. The immersion of European players started in the 80s, with the chosen few as rare as four-leaf clovers, slowly expanding as the years went by. […]

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas put up a courageous performance in a 106-102 Game 1 loss in his first-round matchup against the Chicago Bulls, dropping 33 points, six assists, and five rebounds. The All-Star dynamo played despite the tragic news of the death of his sister Chyna, who died in a one-car crash on […]

Just as Twitter had a ruthless reaction to TNT analyst Charles Barkley saying he felt “uncomfortable” with Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas crying on the sidelines next to teammate Avery Bradley prior to the game, there were also others that took his side. Thomas lost his younger sister Chyna in a one-car crash early Saturday morning, dying at […]