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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 […]

The 2023-24 NBA season is about to begin, and with it comes questions about how everything will play out. In June, the Denver Nuggets captured their first championship in team history, but will they be able to make it back to the NBA Finals? Perhaps the better question pertaining to the Nuggets revolves around the […]

The Boston Celtics open up the 2023-24 regular season in less than a week, but there are still some roster adjustments to be made. On Friday morning, the C’s waived former Los Angeles Lakers center Wenyen Gabriel, per NBA insider Shams Charania. Gabriel was brought in just before training camp, yet he didn’t perform well […]

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is new to the city of Boston, yet he’s already shown respect to the Beantown legends who came before him. After getting traded to the Celtics this offseason, Holiday was in need of a new number. On the Milwaukee Bucks, he wore No. 21, but like many numbers in Boston’s […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown knows his team lost leaders this offseason. However, he believes he’s ready to step up in their absence. To start the summer, the Celtics shockingly traded guard Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. Smart, who spent nine seasons in Beantown, was previously the C’s longest-tenured player. That title now falls […]

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has become a key part of the franchise’s current core, yet frequent trade rumors didn’t always make him feel that way. However, this offseason Boston’s front office cleared up any confusion by offering Brown the richest contract in NBA history. The now longest-tenured Celtic is set to make a whopping […]

During the 2022-23 season, there were times when the Boston Celtics looked like the most dominant team in the league by virtue of their two-way excellence. But there were also games where the Celtics looked disjointed, where it seemed as though Jayson Tatum and company failed to prepare in an acceptable manner for a specific […]

On Tuesday evening, new Boston Celtics Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday shared the floor in Boston’s preseason game against the New York Knicks. The Celtics won the game 123-110, but the more important story was the continued camaraderie established between Porzingis, Holiday, and their new Celtics teammates. One perhaps overlooked area where Holiday and Porzingis […]

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 […]