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Even though Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is representing the United States at the upcoming Olympics, there’s still one team he’d take against this Team USA squad. In an interview on ESPN’s NBA Today on Tuesday, Tatum was asked to choose who would win in a winner-takes-all game between the 2024 Team USA Olympic squad […]

The Boston Celtics are practically running it back with their squad for the title defense. Jayson Tatum just became one of the highest-paid players in league history with Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, and Derrick White staying. While there are a lot of adjustments that Joe Mazzulla and Brad Stevens need to make, their […]

The NBA offseason is the perfect time for players and coaches to unwind after a lengthy season. The Boston Celtics undoubtedly deserve that time off, as they played all the way into the middle of June in order to capture their 18th title in franchise history. The taste of championship glory hasn’t satiated head coach […]

There were a lot of statements that Jayson Tatum launched against those who doubted the Boston Celtics throughout his whole tenure. After he and the rest of the Jaylen Brown-led squad dismantled these claims by winning the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, greener pastures were set for him like joining Team USA for the […]

The punitive new CBA rules have made it difficult for a few high-spending teams with contending aspirations to keep their core intact. The Boston Celtics, however, are showing that money is temporary, but flags fly forever. (Or in the case of the NBA, banners hang forever.) Despite the prohibitive luxury tax costs, the Celtics decided […]

Everybody who watches the NBA knows how much Jayson Tatum adores Kobe Bryant. He texted the Black Mamba before a postseason game. The superstar even wore a Purple and Gold arm band once despite playing for the Boston Celtics. It is not only in the league where the NBA Champion hopes to represent his idol. […]

After a two-year stint as the head coach at Fairmont State, Joe Mazzulla was hired away by the Boston Celtics to join Brad Stevens’ staff in the summer of 2019. From the second row of the bench, Mazzulla remained on the Celtics staff even after Boston hired Ime Udoka to be their head coach. Mazzulla […]

Last month, the Boston Celtics capped off one of the most remarkable seasons in NBA history, claiming their first title since 2008. Jrue Holiday’s tenacious defense against the Dallas Mavericks‘ stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in the Finals played a crucial role in their triumph, attracting the attention of Jack Black and Kyle Gass […]

The NBA season came to a close recently as the Boston Celtics cruised to a championship. Boston was as dominant as ever in the playoffs as they lost just three games throughout the entire course of the postseason, and they ended up taking down the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. The good news didn’t […]

Kendrick Perkins has taken a lot of criticism since transitioning away from the basketball court to his new career in sports media. However, during his playing days, Perkins served as a pivotal role player on the Boston Celtics, the team that drafted him in 2003 and with which he spent the first eight years of […]

Back in 2002, the Boston Celtics were purchased by Wyc Grousbeck, his billionaire father Irving, and a stable of other investors for $360 million. Now, nearly two and a half decades later, ownership of the team will change hands once again, as Wyc Grousbeck announced shortly after winning the 2024 NBA Title that he would […]

When it comes to the Eastern Conference, every team is looking up to the Boston Celtics. The reigning champs are set up to contend for titles for the next couple of years. But they were hit with unexpected news when it was announced the owner Wyc Grousbeck is looking to sell the team. The news […]

The Boston Celtics are coming off an impressive 2024 NBA Finals victory. However, the Celtics ownership group, led by Wyc Grousbeck, is making the franchise available for sale. New intriguing odds for the team’s next majority owner feature several big names including former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron […]

Recently, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics finally finished the job, hanging banner number 18 for the franchise with a resounding Game 5 win over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. While Tatum didn’t have a great series on the whole, he was brilliant in the Celtics’ clinching victory, dishing out 11 assists to […]

Banner 18 was more than historic and perfect. The Boston Celtics notched another title 16 years after they won with Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen. Their new stars Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown were all psyched after they beat the Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. The latter two […]

Jaylen Brown has been reunited with the customized ring that he lost during the Boston Celtics championship parade. And as he promised, he gave the two lucky fans who found the ring quite the reward. Celtics fans Luke and Adi found the ring at the parade and were able to get in contact with the […]

After being known for his insane clutch gene in college all the way to being an All-Star, Kemba Walker has finally retired from the game. There were a lot of things that he was known for like his stint with the Charlotte Hornets. However, he also played an instrumental part in the development of the […]

The idea of “running it back” in the NBA is easier said than done, especially under the new CBA and its various restrictions. However, the Boston Celtics have returned yet another member of their 2024 championship team, as center Xavier Tillman Sr. reportedly agreed to a two-year, minimum-salary deal to stay in Beantown, per Adam […]

Kemba Walker announced his retirement from professional basketball on Tuesday on social media, officially marking the end of the four-time All-Star’s 13-year professional career. Walker’s illustrious career included stops with the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks before playing his final season of pro basketball in Europe for AS Monaco. Walker […]

Wyc Grousbeck’s net worth in 2024 is $1 billion. Grousbeck is in the process of selling the 2024 NBA Champion Boston Celtics, but for now, he is still their governor. The news is a surprise, as Grousbeck could be one of the first owners in history to sell their team so soon after winning a […]

Derrick White’s net worth in 2024 is $10 million to $13 million. White is a starting guard for the Boston Celtics. He is an NBA champion, an All-Defensive Second Team player, and just agreed to a contract extension with the Celtics. Let’s take a closer look at Derrick White’s net worth in 2024. What is […]

On Monday, Jayson Tatum signed a new five-year, $314 million dollar extension with the Boston Celtics that will make him the highest paid player in NBA history, passing up his teammate Jaylen Brown, who earned a similar designation last offseason. The Celtics of course are coming off of the franchise’s first championship in 16 years […]

The Boston Celtics had extremely high expectations heading into the 2023-24 campaign, and they managed to live up to those expectations by going out and winning the 2024 NBA Finals. The C’s dominated in the regular season and in the playoffs, and it all culminated in plans for the raising of Banner 18 getting underway. […]

The Boston Celtics have prioritized winning championships over everything, and they’ve put their money where their mouth is to start the offseason. On Monday afternoon, guard Derrick White agreed to a four-year, $125.9 million contract extension with the Green Team. Just a few hours later, star Jayson Tatum finalized a five-year, $315 supermax extension with […]

It was a big day for the Boston Celtics faithful. Everything started off with Wyc Grousbeck along with the other owners selling shares of the team. Then, the NBA Free Agency craze hit everyone inside the organization. Derrick White was the first to get a massive deal. After that, it was Jayson Tatum’s turn to […]

After winning the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics have made a major move on one of their franchise cornerstones. Boston and star forward Jayson Tatum have agreed on a five-year, $315M supermax extension with a player option, the largest contract in NBA history, per Chris Haynes. Tatum has played a crucial role in Boston’s success […]

After climbing the NBA mountaintop for the 18th time in franchise history in the 2023-24 season, the Boston Celtics’ ownership group is making the franchise available for sale, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The current ownership group, known as the Boston Basketball Partners and led by Massachusetts native/lifelong Celtics fan Wyc Grousbeck, has owned […]

The Boston Celtics and All-Defensive guard Derrick White have agreed to a massive four-year, $125.9 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. On the eve of his 30th birthday, the Celtics have rewarded White for his contributions since joining the franchise during the 2021-22 season. In Boston, White has turned himself into one of […]

The Boston Celtics won the 2023-24 NBA championship in five games over the Dallas Mavericks, and the team appears fairly set heading into the upcoming season. Boston has an established core signed to long-term deals, as well as a number of role players that fit perfectly around their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen […]

The first reported deal of NBA free agency wasn’t for Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George or four-time champion Klay Thompson, but rather for Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet. The 28-year-old big man has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal to return to Beantown, per ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Kornet bounced around the league […]

The 2007-08 NBA season is one of the most famous campaigns in the rich history of the Boston Celtics. It saw the Green Team hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy just one year after finishing last in the Eastern Conference. That huge leap in the standings was courtesy of Boston’s new “Big 3,” comprised of […]

It’s no secret that a youth movement is slowly taking over the NBA. However, the Boston Celtics opted for older, more experienced picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. In the first round, the Green Team selected sharp-shooter Baylor Scheierman out of Creighton with the 30th overall pick. He turns 24 in September and is already […]

The Boston Celtics announced earlier this week that Kristaps Porzingis would need surgery for a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon suffered in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Celtics president Brad Stevens later revealed Porzingis would likely miss the start of the 2024-25 season due to this ankle injury. Sure enough, the latest […]

The Boston Celtics utilized the 3-pointer more than any other team last season, so it’s no surprise that they selected another shooter in the 2024 NBA Draft. With the 30th overall pick, the Celtics drafted 23-year-old Baylor Scheierman out of Creighton University. The 6-foot-7 shooter played five years of college ball, giving him more experience […]

The run in being the greatest franchise in the league does not stop with Banner 18. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum still have a lot to give to the Boston Celtics after winning the NBA Finals. Celebrations may still be ongoing while fans of other squads are staying mad but the NBA Draft is where […]

The 2024 NBA Draft first round is now in the books and 30 players heard their names called and now know what NBA city they are heading to. Over the course of three-plus hours on Wednesday, there were winners, there were losers, and there were players who went higher than expected. The most intriguing type […]

Prior to the 2023-24 season, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had checked off most of the boxes necessary to earn superstar status. However, he still wasn’t an NBA champion, and that might’ve been held against him in the 2024 MVP race. The five-time All-Star led the C’s in scoring while averaging 26.9 points per game […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is still months away, but the Boston Celtics may have to begin their quest for back-to-back championships without center Kristaps Porzingis. The Latvian big man sustained a number of injuries during the Green Team’s run to the title, as he missed the entirety of the Eastern Conference Semifinals and Conference Finals […]

Kyrie Irving is a polarizing player. Despite being one of the most talented players in NBA history in some aspects, Irving developed a poor reputation between his departures from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Brooklyn Nets. But one of his former Celtics teammates, Marcus Smart, explained that Irving is a “great teammate” while admitting […]