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Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown had quite a start to his night against the Washington Wizards on Monday. Brown was feeling it right away in that game, as he torched Jordan Poole and the Wizards for 27 points in the first half alone. The bucket was seemingly as big as the Atlantic Ocean for […]

The NBA is spicing up the 2023-24 regular season with the addition of an in-season tournament. But, that’s not the only thing that’s changing this year. The league just announced that each team will play on a brand new court that’s been uniquely designed for in-season tournament matches. The Boston Celtics, who’ve played on their […]

We’re back with yet another prediction and pick for Monday’s slate of NBA action. We head over to the Eastern Conference for this tight matchup as the Boston Celtics (2-0) visit the Washington Wizards (1-1). Check out our NBA odds series for our Celtics-Wizards prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics are undefeated on the season after beating the […]

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith heard the chatter when he was traded. The former Celtic was involved in a deal for reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon last year, and certain outlets claimed the Celtics pulled off an absolute steal without giving much up. Nesmith never forgot those opinions, as he took time […]

The Boston Celtics know just how important a piece Derrick White is to their ambitions of winning the franchise’s 18th championship. After all, White is a terrific point-of-attack defender, a willing mover of the basketball, and a heady cutter. But at the end of the day, White just does what the Celtics need to win. […]

When the Boston Celtics acquired Jrue Holiday in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers, the prevailing thought from fans and media alike was that the Celtics had an incredible defensive duo at guard with Holiday and Derrick White. Holiday wasted no time showing his defensive chops on opening night against the New York Knicks. […]

Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics opened up their season with a narrow road win in Madison Square Garden over the New York Knicks. The game marked the Latvian big man’s Celtics debut as he was acquired from the Washington Wizards this summer, and Porzingis was more than impressive in the victory, scoring 30 points […]

Establishing who the top players are is key to a team’s identity, and for the Boston Celtics, there isn’t much room for debate. Stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jrue Holiday should lead the way for the Celtics this season. Guard Derrick White and veteran center Al Horford will also serve as potential […]

The NBA season is officially underway and opening week carries on with an out-of-conference matchup between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. Our NBA odds series continues with a Heat-Celtics prediction and pick. The Miami Heat enter this game after escaping an upset at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. The Heat led by as […]

The Boston Celtics are one of those organizations that are always looking to make moves in order to better their championship outlook. Even after making the NBA Finals in 2022 and coming up one game shy of making it back to the Finals last season, the Celtics saw a need for change. As a result, […]

The addition of Jrue Holiday this past offseason made the Boston Celtics one of the favorites, if not the frontrunner, to win the 2024 NBA championship. After all, Holiday, in addition to bringing some much-needed championship experience to the team, essentially serves as the upgraded version of Marcus Smart. However, on the surface, it seems […]

In the arena where he used to be the most beloved player, Kristaps Porzingis shined. He helped lead his Boston Celtics to a close win over the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden, 108-104. Porzingis has gotten booed relentlessly since requesting a trade from the Knicks, who he last played for in 2018. Now […]

The Boston Celtics kicked off their 2023-24 campaign with a hard-fought 108-104 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, and while the road to victory was bumpy at times, at the end of the day, a win is a win. And without one of their two new stars in Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics […]

The Big Apple boasts the loudest and most loyal fanbase on the planet which helps Jalen Brunson on a nightly basis. There is a reason why Madison Square Garden is considered the Mecca of basketball. It is because of the fans. But, these members of the New York Knicks faithful, as much as they would […]

The New York Knicks kicked off their season with a loss to the rival Boston Celtics. Knicks forward Julius Randle identified one significant reason why his team fell 108-104 at home, and it’s nothing something he sees as something that needs tweaking. “We just missed shots. The basket had a lid on it. But those […]

The Boston Celtics made it clear when they traded away core members of their 2022-23 squad that they were going all-in on competing for a championship in 2024. And in the aftermath of the Celtics’ 108-104 season-opening victory against the New York Knicks, it seems as though Kristaps Porzingis has made relinquishing depth worth the […]

It was far from pretty, but the Boston Celtics opened up their season with a gritty 108-104 road win over the New York Knicks. The C’s largely controlled the game, however, the Knicks never went away and were rewarded for it when they took their first lead in the fourth quarter. Thanks to stars Jayson […]

Based on Kristaps Porzingis’ first game alone, the Boston Celtics did the right thing in trading for him this past summer. Porzingis produced an impressive stat line in the Celtics’ 108-104 opening night win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday. He had 30 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks. Porzingis also made five of […]

Easily lost amid the understandable hysteria surrounding Jrue Holiday’s blockbuster trade to the Boston Celtics a few weeks ago is the two-time All-Star’s age and longevity in the NBA. Holiday is 33 years old, entering his 14th season in the league after the Philadelphia 76ers drafted him with the No. 17 overall pick of the […]

Jayson Tatum came to play. The Boston Celtics star forward had a fantastic first half versus the Knicks at the Madison Square Garden Wednesday night, having already poured 19 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field in only the game’s first two quarters. One of his best buckets in the contest thus far came late […]

Kristaps Porzingis is making a tremendous impact right away on the Boston Celtics, and he’s doing it against his former team at Madison Square Garden. Porzingis and the Celtics are opening their 2023 NBA season in the Big Apple on Wednesday night, and so far, the Latvian unicorn has been nothing short of amazing on […]

The Boston Celtics season opener will be the baseline for the team’s success. Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla have carefully handpicked new players like Kristaps Porzingis, Lamar Stevens, Jrue Holiday, and Svi Mykhailiuk among others to aid in this squad’s search for their 18th banner. Jaylen Brown is also getting better along with Al Horford […]

The Boston Celtics are almost back in action, as they’ll tip off their 2023-24 season on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. The Green Team is expected to contend for a championship again, but it’s not because they’re returning the same roster. In fact, multiple key players from past seasons like Marcus Smart, Grant […]

Basketball season is almost here! In preparation for the opening night of the season on Tuesday, which current head coaches have the best odds to take home Coach of the Year honors? Without further ado, it is about time to take a look at our NBA odds series where our 2023-2024 Coach of the Year winner […]

The Boston Celtics revamped their entire roster this offseason, so it makes sense that the starting lineup will be different heading into the 2023-24 NBA season. Center Al Horford, who’s started every regular season game he’s played in over the last three years, will come off the bench for Boston’s season opener, per ESPN writer […]

The Boston Celtics had an eventful offseason, which is a bit of a surprise for a team that fell one game short of the NBA Finals. After going down 3-0 against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics stormed back to even up the series. However, they put up a lackluster performance […]

The Boston Celtics will open their season at Madison Square Garden as they face the New York Knicks. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Celtics-Knicks prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Celtics will look to start the season on the right note as they head to the […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are looking to take the NBA by storm in 2023-24. The Celtics added two All-Star caliber players this offseason in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to help supplement the supporting cast surrounding Tatum, which has led some pundits to believe the Celtics should be championship favorites as things get […]

Start the countdown, folks! The 2023-2024 NBA season is quickly approaching and it’s time to buckle down for another entertaining race for the Bob Cousy Trophy which is given to the annual Eastern Conference champions. Let’s check out our NBA odds series where our Eastern Conference winner prediction and pick will be revealed. Last season saw […]

Marcus Smart had been one of the faces of the Boston Celtics franchise due to his longevity with the team. Originally drafted sixth overall by the C’s in 2014, Smart helped guide the team to the 2022 NBA Finals and became just the second player in team history to win the Defensive Player of the […]

Just over four months ago, the Denver Nuggets hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy into the air, celebrating their first NBA championship in team history. Now, they begin their quest to win another title, as the other 29 teams around the league look to prove they have what it takes to dethrone the champs. The 2023-24 […]

There is a lot of vitriol between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. This hatred has outlasted lives and has gone on for generations. It will probably stay that way but a lot of players leave it to their performance on the court to speak for themselves. But, regardless of enemy lines and countless […]

The Boston Celtics are just days away from beginning their 2023-24 campaign for an NBA championship. Last season, the C’s were only a game away from the Finals after falling short in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. In the wake of the disappointing finish, Boston’s front office got to work this summer. Celtics […]

This is a crucial upcoming NBA season for Jayson Tatum. Many believe he underachieved last postseason with the Boston Celtics, succumbing to turnover problems and struggling from 3-point range against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. But there are plenty of people who appreciate what the 25-year-old has already accomplished, including an NFL […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway, Jr.’s choice for America’s basketball team won’t please LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers or Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors. The Mavs’ Tim Hardaway, Jr. proclaimed Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics as America’s basketball team on the Tidal League Podcast this weekend. "[America's basketball team] is definitely not the Warriors… I think […]

The Boston Celtics vaulted themselves into one of the favorites to win the NBA championship this season when they acquired All-Star point guard Jrue Holiday in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers. With their earlier sign and trade with the Washington Wizards for Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics have as formidable a starting five as […]

The NBA season is here, and plenty of teams hope for an NBA championship. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a 2023-24 NBA Finals winner prediction, and pick while detailing these teams. The Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. Now, they will hope to repeat. But the […]

The NBA season is upon us, and we are excited about the Atlantic Division. We’re here to share our NBA odds series while making a 2023-24 Atlantic Division winner prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics won the Atlantic Division after sporting a 57-25 record last season. Ultimately, they held off some competition from the Philadelphia […]

After announcing his retirement, former Golden State Warriors star Andre Iguodala dropped a bold Jrue Holiday take on ESPN First Take. Iguodala said that Holiday, who is now with the Boston Celtics, is “the most underrated player of this generation.” “[Jrue Holiday] is the most underrated player of this generation,” Iguodala responded after being asked […]