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Already scheduled to miss the services of Al Horford for the next two games, another player of the Boston Celtics has gone down due to injury. During the first half of their game Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls, forward Jae Crowder landed on the foot of Rajon Rondo and sprained his ankle. He was forced […]

With recent news of Ray Allen‘s formal retirement from the NBA, the sharpshooter is drawing praise from players around the league. One of them was his former teammate Rajon Rondo, whom he spent five seasons with as a member of the Boston Celtics. Rondo told Gary Washburne of the Boston Globe that he think the Celtics […]

Boston Celtics center Al Horford has been placed on the NBA’s concussion protocol after getting hit in the head during the team’s practice on Monday. He will miss the Celtics’ next two games against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. The Celtics just announced that Al Horford has been placed […]

Just when everyone thought that Kobe Bryant was the last player to retire from the fabled draft class of 1996, we are reminded that Ray Allen hasn’t officially called it quits yet. That was the case until today when the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers announced that he is officially retiring through a message he […]

The Boston Celtics will boast their full array of guards for the first time this season on Wednesday, when Marcus Smart comes back from a left ankle injury against the Chicago Bulls, according to the team’s Twitter account. Smart has had a history of injuries, dating back to his 2014 rookie season. He’s been plagued […]

Just as the Boston Celtics crawled back from 14 down in the fourth quarter to get within two points of the Chicago Bulls, hometown hero Dwyane Wade had the last say hitting the most important shot of the season-opener. After a miscue at the offensive end, the ball found Wade’s hands in the right corner, where […]

After attempting to take a charge, Jimmy Butler fell to the floor and was quick to lift his feet in disapproval of Jae Crowder lowering his shoulder, tangling his leg as Crowder attempted to run the floor. As play was stopped, Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo and Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas both […]

Gerald Green is back with the team which drafted him back in 2005 and played for his first two seasons in the NBA. The 30-year-old former Slam Dunk Champion signed a one-year contract last summer to play for the Boston Celtics this year. And on their season opener against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, he […]

When records are made, sometimes we think that it’ll be next to impossible to top them. The Portland Trail Blazers have been in the league since 1970, and over the past 16 years, have done something that no other team has done. In their season opener against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, the Blazers […]

R.J. Hunter was one of the unfortunate casualties Monday with teams looking to finalize their rosters before the start of the regular season. The Boston Celtics waived the former first round pick leaving Hunter in search of a new home. He may have found one already. R.J. Hunter is in serious discussions on a deal […]

After being drafted 17th overall in the 2014 draft, the expectations were high on Boston Celtics‘ swingman James Young. He impressed a lot of scouts who watched him play in his lone season with Kentucky after showcasing his ability to drive to the basket and outside shooting. But for the past two seasons, he has not […]

The Dallas Mavericks have their eyes set on the 2018 free agency class and they plan to start at the top with DeMarcus Cousins. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the Mavs will pursue Cousins as a top priority in the summer of 2018. For Mavs fans who might be wondering, DeMarcus Cousins is set to […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard James Young has made the 15-man roster, two days prior to their season-opener against the Brooklyn Nets, league sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Young, originally a 17th overall pick of the Celtics in 2014, has struggled to find playing time in head coach Brad Stevens‘ roster – one that […]

Halloween is just around the corner and with only a week left to the much-awaited holiday, artist David Rappoccio of UpRoxx has re-worked every NBA logo into a holiday-themed one. There’s also an extra nugget at the bottom of the list for those of you who are nostalgic fans of this league. Check them out and […]

A Celtics fan in the crowd during Wednesday night’s matchup of the Boston Celtics vs. the New York Knicks took a priceless opportunity to video bomb the ESPN broadcasters Hubie Brown and Dave Pasch by purposely spilling beer over himself. The fan likely caught a camera zooming into the pair calling the game and decided […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce is expected to miss the team’s season opener versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a sprained ankle. The Clippers’ starting forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute returned to practice Saturday from a knee injury, but his limitations aren’t fully known yet. That leaves the team thin at the small forward […]

A young Boston Celtics fan got his money’s worth during Wednesday night’s 121-96 loss to the New York Knicks at the TD Garden. The fan, who was wearing a Larry Bird shirt with his iconic number 33, went jab-for-jab with Knicks center Joakim Noah while he was on the bench – going as far as […]

His first season in the NBA hasn’t started yet, but Boston Celtics‘ rookie Jaylen Brown has already impressed his teammates and coach with his style of play. Veteran guard Avery Bradley had nothing but good words for the 19-year-old especially on the maturity that he has shown in the team’s first six preseason games. Per […]

The Boston Celtics have already added Al Horford this summer, but the team’s other All-Star, Isaiah Thomas, believes it won’t hurt them if they add another one to the roster. Rumors have continued to circulate that Thomas has been actively recruiting his former Sacramento Kings teammate DeMarcus Cousins ever since he placed a comment on his […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will miss a couple of weeks after a left ankle sprain suffered during Wednesday night’s 121-96 loss to the New York Knicks, according to a league source. Smart suffered the injury by landing on Justin Holiday‘s foot with 48 seconds to go in the first half. He limped out of the […]

Boston Celtics combo guard Marcus Smart left Wednesday’s preseason game against the New York Knicks with 48 seconds left in the second quarter with a left ankle sprain. Marcus Smart has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and will not return to tonight's game. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 20, 2016 The injury occurred when […]

When Jeremy Lin decided to sign with the Brooklyn Nets this summer following his ‘favorite season in the NBA’ with the Charlotte Hornets, many questioned his motives. Why would Lin want to join the lowly ranked franchise after a year of proving critics wrong by leading Charlotte’s second unit? Lin was able to average 11.7 […]

It may still be a week to go before the start of the new NBA season, but some players already appear to be in mid-season form. One of them is Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas. The 5-foot-9 Celtic started the game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday and led his team to victory. He finished […]

The Boston Celtics have a decision to make soon. They currently have 18 players on their preseason roster and have to cut two of them to meet the NBA’s maximum of 16 guaranteed contracts and 15 players on the roster. The three players believed to be in the cut-down conversation are rookie Demetrius Jackson and […]

Phil Jackson’s triangle offense is legendary. But it doesn’t work everywhere. Jackson won 11 NBA championships with the Bulls and Lakers thanks largely to his revolutionary offense. It’s led to many imitations, none of which have matched his success. Currently, the New York Knicks have been attempting to make the triangle relevant again with Jackson as […]

As the 2016-2017 NBA season draws closer, the New York Knicks find themselves without their starting point guard Derrick Rose. This makes it difficult to teach the offense to a fresh Knicks roster. During his civil trial, Rose cannot be with his team as they train. Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek has decided to stall […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Evan Turner is happy with his current team, but he wasn’t always like this and once thought about quitting the NBA. It was during the 2013-2014 season which was the worst of his career, and where he thought he might be done. He wondered if he was cut out for the league, and if he […]

Ever since Brad Stevens took over as coach of the Boston Celtics, Gordon Hayward’s name has been linked to the team. This isn’t surprising as Hayward played for Stevens back in college at Butler. As the talented swingman is expected to hit free agency next summer, the rumors on him potentially reuniting with his old […]

Paul Pierce started his incredible career in the NBA with the Boston Celtics and now plans on ending his career in the same place he started. The 38-year-old veteran currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers but revealed on SiriusXM NBA Radio, that he believes he owes it to the fans of Boston to return, […]

After signing a max contract last July to bring his talents to the Boston Celtics, center Al Horford began his transition of moving in to his new team and new city. With a lot of adjustments to make, things became easier with the help of his teammate, Amir Johnson. The 6-foot-9 forward eased Horford’s immersion […]

When Danny Ainge was hired as the Executive Director of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics back in 2003, nobody knew just how much he would excel in his new role, even his ex-teammates. In a recent interview with CSNNE, legendary Boston power forward Kevin McHale revealed that Ainge, who he won two of his three NBA championships […]

Last season, the Boston Celtics made a lot of noise in the Eastern Conference by finishing with a winning record and making it to the playoffs. They started the year without an established go-to-guy but were able to produce an all-star in point guard Isaiah Thomas. This offseason, the team was able to sign their prized free […]

A new NBA season will tip off less than three weeks from now on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and with it come the hopes and aspirations of every team in the league. From certain championship hopes out of teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, to the drive to claim the Eastern Conference crown […]

The Boston Celtics enjoyed a comfortable 107-92 win over the Charlotte Hornets Thursday. However, the game saw one sour patch for the C’s. Isaiah Thomas left the game in the third quarter with an injury after a collision with Roy Hibbert on a screen. Isaiah Thomas' night done either way, but he's dealing with a […]

There’s nothing easy about recovering from a shoulder injury, but Boston Celtics forward Kelly Olynyk vows to come back stronger than ever. And now, he has a deeper understanding of how his style of play can benefit his team. Speaking to Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald, the Gonzaga product answered the question if he’s looking […]

Jaylen Brown didn’t have his ideal welcome to the NBA, but the rookie showed plenty of promise during his preseason debut with the Boston Celtics against the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown was met at the rim by another rookie trying to make a great first impression on Joel Embiid, who denied his dunk attempt early in […]

During the singing of the National Anthem on Tuesday night before their preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the players of the Boston Celtics linked arms to show their unity as a squad. The scene was captured by the Fox Sports: Hoops‘ official Twitter account: Boston Celtics replicate 1960's unity demonstration during national anthem https://t.co/4QIy8ww62U […]

With the MLB season coming to an end Sunday, more stories of Boston Red Sox darling David Ortiz are coming to light. Boston Celtics new signing Al Horford recalled a particularly significant event that told him a lot about Ortiz’s persona. Here’s an excerpt from the story, as told by Sports Illustrated’s Andrew Sharp: It […]

The Boston Celtics last won a title eight years ago with their “Big Three” of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and recently-retired Kevin Garnett. After losing all portions of its three-headed monster, the franchise never duplicated their success in 2008. After turning a lot of heads last season by making a run in the playoffs when almost everyone didn’t […]