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The goodbye between Marcus Smart and the Boston Celtics remains bitter. Wolverine is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies to join Ja Morant after the trade for Kristaps Porzingis. He made sure to leave Beantown with no hard feelings as he dispelled rumors of beef with Jaylen Brown. Marcus Smart has been the longest-tenured player for […]

It may have been brushed aside nationally amid the many shocking moves that have transpired this offseason, but the Boston Celtics trading Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies still feels surreal. After all, not only did Smart spend the first nine seasons of his career with the Celtics, but his passion — both for the […]

Franchise building blocks firmly in place, the Charlotte Hornets are looking to improve the supporting cast around the newly extended LaMelo Ball and No. 2 overall draft pick Brandon Miller. As the restricted free agent market opens up, Charlotte is considering making an offer to Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams, according to Michael Scotto of […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t make a huge splash on the first day of free agency. Instead, they took care of some housekeeping and got their money in order. First, they came through on that promised extension for newly acquired star Kristaps Porziņgis. Later on Friday night, they agreed to a minor deal with free agent […]

Before NBA free agency even began, the Boston Celtics made a huge roster move in shipping out fan favorite Marcus Smart in a three-team trade with the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards that saw Kristaps Porzingis join the Celtics. Amid a pending decision on Grant Williams, the Celtics began NBA free agency relatively quiet. They […]

On an always hectic first day of NBA free agency, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White did everything he could do to steal some headlines and put a smile on the faces of Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal Friday. The 28-year-old was pictured in an Instagram Story ahead of a wedding and was revealed to have […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum couldn’t be any happier with the start of NBA free agency. While the Celtics have yet to make a significant addition as free agency opened on Friday, Tatum shared his delight to see his peers get paid well. “Love seeing guys getting paid,” Tatum wrote on Twitter. NBA free agency […]

Kristaps Porzingis was involved in one of the first big moves of the 2023 offseason when he was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team deal. Now, Porzingis has landed a two-year, $45 million extension with his new team in the Celtics shortly after finding himself getting dealt […]

The Boston Celtics just lost a defense-first point guard in Marcus Smart, but they’re reportedly on the hunt for another one in free agency. Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley is set to be an unrestricted free agent, and according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, the C’s have some interest in the 34-year-old. “Amid interest to […]

NBA free agency frenzy is just around the corner. The wee hours before the clock strikes 6 PM ET on June 30 seem to be the calm before the storm before all hell breaks loose. With that said, let’s give some last-minute free agency predictions for the Boston Celtics, who are looking to bounce back […]

The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly didn’t end their pursuit of Malcolm Brogdon when their three-way trade for the Boston Celtics’ guard fell apart. The Clippers recently re-engaged the Celtics about a potential trade for Brogdon, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. It looked like the Clippers traded for Malcolm Brogdon on the day before the […]

Marcus Smart wasn’t the best player on the Boston Celtics for most of his nine-year tenure, but he was undoubtedly the heart and soul of the team. When the 29-year-old guard was dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade to bring Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, the basketball world was in shock. Smart had […]

Though the official start of NBA free agency has still yet to kick off, already the league’s news cycle has been set ablaze with the bevy of rumors and rumblings regarding players who could wind up being on the move and where they could potentially be going. Perhaps the biggest bit of information surfaced Thursday […]

After a shocking trade that brought Kristaps Porziņģis to Beantown, the 2018 All-Star was officially introduced by the Boston Celtics on Thursday. The Latvian big man is no stranger to new teams, but he seemed especially excited to get to play alongside stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. During his introductory press conference, Porziņģis made […]

Championship windows close quickly in the NBA, and the Boston Celtics seem to be aware of that this offseason. After a disappointing Eastern Conference Finals exit against the Miami Heat, Boston’s front office got to work. The Celtics formed a wild three-team trade for Kristaps Porziņģis and got the city its third star alongside Jayson […]

The Boston Celtics have already traded Javonte Green away, yet that doesn’t mean the Chicago Bulls wing wouldn’t want a potential reunion, as the latest NBA rumors indicate. Green has had a long journey to the NBA, as he bounced around multiple European leagues after going undrafted in 2015. Following an impressive showing in the […]

Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown may not have won a title yet, but they’ve accomplished a whole lot together. Since 2018, Tatum’s rookie year, the Celtics have made it to the Eastern Conference Finals four times, and they made the NBA Finals once back in 2022. Few NBA franchises have seen more […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is one of the most well-liked players around the NBA. He continues to show why, this time by helping out his former teammate from Duke University, Harry Giles, reports Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes.  “A new provision on two-way contracts in the new CBA will informally be dubbed the ‘Harry Giles […]

The Boston Celtics were quite busy before and during the 2023 NBA Draft. They ended up moving themselves into the first-round of the action as a result of their blockbuster Kristaps Porzingis trade, swapping the 35th overall pick for the 25th overall pick. Suddenly, the draft had a bit of intrigue for the Celtics and […]

The Boston Celtics may have built a Big 3 after trading for Kristaps Porzingis, but Grant Williams admits losing Marcus Smart in the process was quite the blow for the franchise. Williams, whose future with the team remains in question as he heads to free agency this offseason, shared that losing Smart “hurts” Boston not […]

The Boston Celtics have long been one of the most attractive destinations for free agents. Having won no less than 17 NBA titles throughout its storied history, many consider this team to be the most successful franchise in the entire league. This is undeniably one of the biggest reasons why more often than not, free […]

In the aftermath of the Boston Celtics’ trade for Kristaps Porziņģis, the departure of forward Grant Williams seemed like a foregone conclusion. However, the fourth-year Celtic hasn’t ruled out a return yet. In fact, he’d welcome one if there’s room on the roster, per Jay King of The Athletic. “Absolutely. It’s just a matter of […]

NBA free agency begins on Friday and the Chicago Bulls are looking to resign center Nikola Vucevic. If they fail to resign him, the Boston Celtics are the current favorites to land Nikola Vucevic in NBA free agency, via BetOnline. The Celtics currently sit at +300 to land Nikola Vucevic amid a long list of […]

The Boston Celtics are unquestionably one of the most storied franchises in the entire NBA. Having won 17 NBA titles, the C’s still hold the league’s record for the franchise with the most championships under their belt. The Celtics have history, and this very same legacy continues to this very day. Nevertheless, it might be […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t wait until the 2023 NBA Draft to make their big move, pulling off a shocking blockbuster trade for Kristaps Porzingis before the event got under way. In the process, the Celtics ended up moving up from the 35th overall selection to the 25th overall selection, while netting a first-round pick in […]

The Boston Celtics may have fallen short of their ultimate goal of claiming banner number 18 this past season, but it’s evident that they’re quickly trying to retool to better their odds of achieving such a task come 2023-24. Already they’ve made a major splash to kick off the NBA offseason by executing a blockbuster […]

The Boston Celtics have kicked off their offseason with a bang, completing a massive blockbuster trade for Washington Wizards big man Kristaps Porzingis and a pair of first-round draft picks. Of course, also of note in this deal is that Marcus Smart ended up getting dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies, which immediately put a very […]

The Boston Celtics trading 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart, to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the three-team trade that brought one-time All-Star Kristaps Porzingis to Boston rightly felt like the end of an era. Smart left this iteration of the Celtics as their longest-tenured player, having been with Boston since they […]

The Boston Celtics made a big move when the executed a trade that added Kristaps Porzingis to their roster and sent Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies, and Stephen A. Smith of ESPN is a big fan of the trade. “I think it makes (the Boston Celtics) title favorites,” Stephen A. Smith said on First […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are happy to have landed former Indiana guard Jalen Hood-Schifino with the No. 17 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, the job isn’t done yet for L.A., and there’s a move that opened up for them that they have to take advantage of, a trade for Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon, […]

The Boston Celtics made their biggest statement the night before the NBA Draft, when they engaged the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards in a three-team trade that saw the Celtics come away with big man Kristaps Porzingas and send guard Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies. That was the team’s primary and most shocking move heading […]

Count legendary local sports journalist Bob Ryan among those skeptical of the Boston Celtics’ stunning trade for Kristaps Porzingis. The 77-year-old former Boston Globe columnist slammed the Celtics’ new big man on the latest episode of his NBA podcast with Jeff Goodman, calling the towering Porzingis “7’3 going on 6’2 the way he plays basketball.” "I'm […]

The Boston Celtics ultimately agreed to a deal to acquire Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards. However, prior to the trade, another team was reportedly expected to make a run at adding Porzingis, per Marc Stein’s of The Stein Line. According to Stein, various teams expected the Utah Jazz to try to sign Porzingis if […]

The Boston Celtics are not messing around. On the eve of NBA Draft night, they dealt away longtime point guard Marcus Smart, who’s been with the team since 2014, for Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round picks. The trade signifies that the Celtics are going all-in on their current core, as a hefty luxury tax bill […]

It’s safe to say Kendrick Perkins is not happy with the Boston Celtics’ decision to trade Marcus Smart in order to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. To recall, the Celtics made the decision to part ways with Smart, sending him to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team deal that landed them Porzingis and a couple of first-round […]

Marcus Smart’s nine-year stint with the Boston Celtics is over. In a three-team trade that netted Kristaps Porzingis and draft picks, the Celtics traded their longest-tenured player and their emotional leader to the Memphis Grizzlies. After the trade was made official, Smart issued a long goodbye to the Celtics and stated his excitement to get […]

The Boston Celtics have been active this offseason, so much so that almost every one of their guards has been mentioned in trade talks. Ironically, point guard Marcus Smart, who was previously the longest-tenured Celtic, has been the only one to actually get dealt so far. Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon was […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is now in the rearview mirror as the first step of the 2024 season is now complete. Stay tuned for our NBA odds series for more on betting around The Association. Outside of the first three selections of the draft, there wasn’t much excitement. However, many teams improved their rosters over […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is in the books, which means it’s time to decide the winners and the losers of the annual event. And since we’ve already gone through the NBA draft winners, it’s time to discuss the losers. These players, teams, and fan bases had the toughest draft night and now have some work […]