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Celtics guard Derrick White hasn’t been in Boston for long, but he’s already made a name for himself. The 29-year-old was moved to the C’s ahead of the trade deadline in 2022, and since then, he’s made the NBA All-Defensive Second Team and firmly established himself as a two-way player. For his work, the front […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is coming off a stellar season. Yet, according to ESPN’s panel of experts, it wasn’t enough to make him one of the top 100 players in the NBA. During the 2022-23 campaign, White played all 82 games and averaged 12.4 points per outing. He also solidified himself as a legitimate […]

The way with which analysts evaluate an NBA player’s impact has changed over the years, and deservedly so. Gone are the days where inefficient volume scoring was valued in such an outsized manner. These days, players who nail the little things and do the dirty work that helps grease the wheels when it comes to […]

Team USA is going to be massively full of talent for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Stars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker have all expressed some level of interest in suiting up for the red, white, and blue. But, the team would need a two-way guard with immense talent in hounding opposing ballhandlers. […]

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have been bitter rivals for decades. Yet, that doesn’t mean they can’t learn from each other. Following a preseason matchup against the new-look Milwaukee Bucks, Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell told the media that he’s trying to emulate the game of Celtics guard Derrick White, via Spectrum SportsNet. “My […]

After a rather disappointing finish to their 2022-23 season, the Boston Celtics are gearing up for another shot at the title. A loss to the Miami Heat in the Conference Finals led to a retooling for Boston. Amidst the changes made within the team, one key role player remains: Derrick White. White, who was acquired […]

The Boston Celtics are all-in when it comes to their quest of winning the 2024 NBA Finals. Beyond the moves they have made to their roster, adding star pieces in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics have also revamped their coaching staff around Joe Mazzulla this offseason, and they are still bringing new folks […]

Jrue Holiday is one of the best guards in the NBA. He is a two-time All-Defensive Second team selection, a two-time All-Star, and an NBA champion. Given Holiday’s rise to prominence, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Jrue Holiday’s $1.7 million home in Metairie, […]

The Denver Nuggets are set to defend their NBA title this 2023-24 NBA season after Nikola Jokic and crew delivered the coveted NBA championship earlier this year. But while Jokic is expected to put up another MVP-worthy season, the Nuggets will have their hands full in trying to keep opposing contenders at bay. For this […]

It’s interesting when fans get to hear NBA players opinions’ regarding certain topics that almost always draw controversy in social media. One such topic is the topic of who the most skilled players in the league are. Perception of skill varies from person to person, but NBA players, such as Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, […]

The Boston Celtics are preparing for their upcoming campaign with some preseason contests currently, and so far, they’ve looked pretty solid, picking up a pair of wins over the Philadelphia 76ers, while losing to the New York Knicks. There’s always some good and bad to take away from the preseason, and it must be taken […]

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard recently signed a four-year, $30 million extension to return to the franchise. Although Pritchard hasn’t found consistent minutes since the 2021-22 season, he still provides Boston with some much needed guard depth, especially considering some of the transactions the Celtics made this summer. Now, Pritchard is breaking down the unique […]

The Boston Celtics have the best opportunity to win their 18th banner and break the tie with the Los Angeles Lakers this 2023-24 season. Brad Stevens ensured that they would surround Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown with star-caliber talent. Now, the team has the most-talented seven-man lineup with a couple of shooters and rebounders around […]

While most Philly fans were busy watching Bryce Harper beat the life out of the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia 76ers played the Boston Celtics in their second preseason game. The Sixers’ first contest in front of the Wells Fargo Center crowd this season resulted in a 112-101 loss. The Sixers started their preseason with a […]

Jaylen Brown is currently one of the rising stars in the NBA. The Boston Celtics small forward is a two-time All-Star, an All-Rookie team selection, and an All-NBA team player. Given his rising success in the NBA, have you ever wondered how a basketball star like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features […]

Every year, the NBA’s general managers vote on the best players in the league ahead of the upcoming season. Prior to the 2023-24 campaign, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum received lots of praise from basketball’s top decision-makers. The 25-year-old was named the best small forward in the NBA, earning 47% of the general managers’ votes. […]

The NBA’s general managers have spoken: the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics are title favorites ahead of the 2023-24 season. Each year, GMs across the league anonymously answer 50 questions about the new season. And before the 2023-24 campaign officially begins on Tuesday, October 24, the league’s most knowledgeable officials predicted that either the Nuggets […]

Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics look significantly different from what they were after their Eastern Conference Finals exit. The core got shaken up and it seems like Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are the only untouchable players in their current roster. Additions like Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Svi Mykhailiuk, Oshae Brissett, and Dalano Banton […]

The Boston Celtics added to an already stacked collection of talent this offseason with the acquisition of former Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis figures to add another dimension to what has been a potent Celtics offense in recent seasons, and he got his first taste of Boston basketball during their preseason win over the […]

Boston Celtics forward Kristaps Porzingis is loving his new team. On Sunday, Porzingis made his debut in a Celtics uniform during Boston’s preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers, which they won 114-106. Porzingis looked very comfortable in his new threads, scoring 17 points and pulling down five rebounds. After the game, Porzingis spoke on why […]

On Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics both opened up their respective preseasons with a game against one another at the TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics would ultimately end up winning the contest, but a funny moment from Sixers guard Patrick Beverley went viral on social media during the game. During the third […]

The Philadelphia 76ers kicked off their slate of 2023 preseason games with a road matchup against the Boston Celtics. With Joel Embiid and James Harden among the players sitting out, the Sixers lost to Boston by a score of 114-106. The absences of Embiid and Harden mean that there weren’t a ton of big-picture takeaways […]

The Boston Celtics made a huge move recently when they acquired star guard Jrue Holiday to play a key role in leading the Celtics offense. Apparently, the Celtics have company in their desire to have Holiday on their team. USA Basketball would also like to have Holiday join their effort, and that organization is aggressively […]

The Boston Celtics are about to tip off preseason play, but that doesn’t mean their offseason is over. On Sunday, point guard Payton Pritchard agreed to a four-year, $30 million contract extension with the Celtics. The 25-year-old has been with the Celtics since he was drafted in 2020, however, he has never played more than […]

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has agreed to a contract extension worth $30 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has agreed on a four-year, $30 million contract extension, agents Austin Brown, Max Saidman and Mitch Nathan of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN. Deal is fully guaranteed. pic.twitter.com/sD9LgpmHZx — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) […]

Players don’t always have any say in what goes on in the front office, so you can never be sure how they’ll react to a big trade. However, it’s safe to say that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is a fan of the front office’s recent move for two-time All-Star Jrue Holiday. Although the massive […]

The Boston Celtics won the Jrue Holiday sweepstakes, but it wasn’t without a price. For the former Milwaukee Buck, the C’s had to give up Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon and center Robert Williams III. With “Time Lord” gone and forward Grant Williams no longer in the picture, Boston’s big man depth took […]

Some great teams in NBA history excelled in the regular season but failed to get it done in the postseason. It doesn’t mean they aren’t worthy of being mentioned among the greats, but they won’t find their way onto our list. The following teams have all won NBA championships spectacularly, and most have had some […]

The Boston Celtics, like Paul Pierce said, have been hardened by the playoff heartbreak they’ve experienced in recent years. After all, as the old adage goes, there’s no better teacher than experience. And through their gut-wrenching defeats in the 2022 NBA Finals and 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have become more […]

The Boston Celtics made a big move last week by trading for All-Star guard Jrue Holiday. That move is one that may help the Celtics take the next step needed to gain their 18th NBA Championship and their first since 2008. However, while the addition of Holiday is a huge addition, the Celtics gave up […]

There’s a temptation to compare Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum to his Beantown predecessor in Paul Pierce. Both are lethal scoring forwards who can put the ball through the hoop from all three levels, both have incredible ball-handling for their size, and above all, their ability to get a shot up at any time makes […]

Damian Lillard’s surprise trade to the Milwaukee Bucks sent shockwaves through the NBA, but there is perhaps no team – Miami aside – who would have been less pleased to see the move than the Boston Celtics. The two are the clear favorites in the Eastern Conference, so the addition of one of the best […]

The Boston Celtics have made the playoffs in nine straight seasons, with star Jayson Tatum being on the team for six of them. Yet, the Celtics came up short in each of those postseason appearances and haven’t won a title in over a decade. Ahead of the 2023-24 season, Tatum and company will have another […]

Former NBA journeyman JJ Redick has made quite the post-playing career for himself. He’s an analyst for ESPN and runs a successful basketball podcast called “The Old Man and the Three.” But just how close was he to giving all that up to come and join the Boston Celtics coaching staff? There were rumblings of […]

The Boston Celtics have turned the NBA on their head once again, with their latest big move seeing them pull off a blockbuster trade for Jrue Holiday. The C’s latest move once again boosts their title chances in a competitive Eastern Conference, and gives them arguably the best six-player starting rotation in the entire league. […]

The Boston Celtics’ success banks a lot on their team chemistry. They mesh well with each other, hang out, and have their own inside jokes that fans get to enjoy every once in a while. But, the team had to endure a lot of departures this offseason because of the moves Brad Stevens made to […]

Former Milwaukee Bucks star Jrue Holiday has already turned the page toward helping the Boston Celtics win their first championship since 2008. As his family prepares to follow him to Boston, though, Holiday’s wife, Lauren, shared a heartfelt message on social media about the massive emotional toll player trades take on their kin and community. […]

Guard Jrue Holiday has had his fair share of battles against the Boston Celtics in front of the rambunctious TD Garden crowd. But after getting moved to the C’s on Sunday, the Boston faithful will now be on his side. During Holiday’s official introduction on Wednesday, Holiday spoke very highly of the loyal fans of […]

The Boston Celtics made some major moves this offseason, with their last one being an all-out effort to bring in two-time All-Star Jrue Holiday. While the former Milwaukee Buck has no previous ties to the C’s, Boston’s front office has apparently wanted him for some time. During Holiday’s introduction to the media on Wednesday, Celtics […]