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The NBA wants its biggest stars on the court whenever possible, but load managing has often prevented that in recent years. However, before the 2023-24 season, commissioner Adam Silver and other higher-ups are trying to end load management with a strict player participation policy (PPP). These new pro-participation rules have already been approved, so how […]

Candace Parker is one of the best players in the WNBA. Parker is currently in her first year with the Las Vegas Aces after previously playing for the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky. Although she’s currently dealing with an injury, Parker still played a role in helping lead the Aces to the best record […]

John Wall deserves another shot at the NBA. Sure, Wall has dealt with an unfortunate string of injuries throughout his career that derailed his athleticism. But even if he is just a shell of what he once was, there is still enough talent in that 6-foot-3 frame of his that can still help a championship […]

Brandon Hunter’s passing came as a shock for most of his former NBA teammates. One of the first friends that he had made after getting drafted by the Boston Celtics was Antoine Walker. He gave his immediate reaction to the death of his colleague, who was a FIBA agent, an Orlando Magic player, and an […]

It’s been a tumultuous little off-season for Cameron Payne. After being traded by the Suns to the Spurs, he was waived earlier in the week. He’ll be looking for a new home for a result, but particularly after the last game in the NBA he played there will no doubt be a number of suitors. […]

Former NBA player Brandon Hunter, who played for both the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic in the early 2000s, has passed away at the age of 42. Hunter’s death was confirmed by Ohio men’s basketball coach Jeff Boals, who uploaded a photo of the Bobcats standout on Instagram with the caption, “RIP to a Bobcat […]

The United States has dominated basketball since the game was first invented, however, the rest of the world continues to catch up. In Team USA’s last two FIBA World Cups, they’ve posted multiple losses and failed to medal both times. The Americans still managed to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and it looks like […]

The creative team behind Season 2 of “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” compiled a companion guide outlining the historical accuracy of each episode, which they provided to ClutchPoints’ Lakers reporter. “We felt it important to show our work out of respect for the many living characters depicted,” the creators wrote. (Episodes begin with […]

Jayson Tatum is the current face of the Boston Celtics, and he has a real opportunity to be like Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki who stayed in just one franchise for the entirety of their legendary careers. While Tatum doesn’t want to look too far ahead since there are some things he can’t control about […]

It’s safe to say Jayson Tatum knows a thing or two about what it takes to thrive at the highest levels of basketball. The Boston Celtics franchise player won Gatorade National Player of the Year as a high school senior before taking his talents to Duke, where he made the ACC All-Freshman Team and established […]

Jayson Tatum is well aware that someone must account for the leadership that was lost when the Boston Celtics traded Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. The obvious player to fill that role is Jayson Tatum, the Celtics’ top star. Tatum will do so in his own way, but don’t expect the 25-year-old to wear […]

For the majority of their careers, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have arguably been the most important players on the Boston Celtics. So, when it came time to extend Brown or possibly risk losing him in free agency, Boston’s front office stepped up in a big way. The C’s gave Brown a five-year, $304 million […]

Like many NBA stars, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is known for his offensive prowess. However, that doesn’t mean the four-time All-Star is ignoring the other parts of his game. While plenty of players are aiming for the league’s MVP award or trying to make one of the three All-NBA teams, Tatum’s focus is on […]

Becoming a household name with a historic franchise like the Boston Celtics is no easy feat, yet Jayson Tatum is on track to do just that. The 25-year-old has plenty of personal accolades, including four All-Star selections, two All-NBA First Team nods, and even an Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy. However, he still lacks something he […]

17 championships do not come easily. A huge part of the Boston Celtics’ success starts off with their amazing college scouting and decisions during the NBA Draft. This storied tradition has been going on for more than half a century and it will continue to do so. From Red Auerbach’s ability to scout John Havlicek […]

The Boston Celtics have just one roster spot remaining, and they seemingly have the perfect candidate to fill that vacancy with Blake Griffin. Griffin, a six-time All-Star and seasoned NBA veteran, was a solid role player off the bench last season for the C’s. Although he’s no longer in his prime, he brings a lot […]

The Boston Celtics pulled off one of the more shocking moves of the NBA offseason when they acquired former All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies. As part of the deal to get Porzingis, the Celtics had to part ways with veteran point guard Marcus Smart, […]

Winning is in the DNA of the Boston Celtics organization. Their 17 NBA titles are tied for the most in league history and they have had just one losing season since 2007. Appearing in the Eastern Conference Finals in five of the last seven seasons has put Boston at the top of the league once more, […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the most proud and successful franchises in the history of the National Basketball Association. The Celtics once became the home franchise for Atlanta Hawks and NBA basketball legend Dominique Wilkins who described his time in Beantown recently on a famous online talk show. Wilkins was not a key player […]

The Boston Celtics are the most-storied franchise in NBA history. Bill Russell, Paul Pierce, Larry Bird, and other legends have paved the way for a team searching for their 18th banner led by Jayson Tatum. The credit does not only go to the star-studded names that are already in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of […]

With 13 players under contract, the Boston Celtics had been eyeing several free agents who would be willing to play on a minimum contract. Glenn Robinson III had been mentioned as a player the Celtics were working out and both TJ Warren and Lamar Stevens have also been in consideration for a roster spot. On […]

The NBA offseason truly never ends, as there is always some sort of drama playing out right up to the start of the new season. Not only are James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers proving that this year is no different, but Damian Lillard’s situation with the Portland Trail Blazers continues to draw the attention […]

The NBA offseason is winding down, yet the Boston Celtics still have a few things to address. The Celtics’ biggest concern is filling the last two vacancies on the roster, one of which may or may not be occupied by unrestricted free agent forward Blake Griffin. Griffin spent the 15th year of his long career […]

It’s no secret that Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants a trade. The seven-time All-Star is not looking for a rebuild, but rather a shot at an NBA championship, and he believes he can seriously contend with the Miami Heat. Although the Heat haven’t worked a deal for Lillard yet, it’s clear that they’re […]

Hearing the word “injury” in any sentence involving Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is cause for concern. The 2018 All-Star has been plagued by various injuries throughout his eight-year career, and he was most recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The Latvian big man was just dealt to the C’s earlier this summer, so many began […]

Jayson Tatum is best known for his work as one of the best all-around superstars in the NBA. His ability to score on the offense and be an All-NBA-caliber player is a testament to his greatness. He further proves his journey on the court all the way from Chaminade High School up to the Duke […]

It’s long been known that former Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo is one of the smartest players to ever pick up a basketball. However, a recent interview shed even more light on just how nuanced Rondo’s thought process is when approaching the game. Rondo recently stopped by the Old Man and the Three podcast with […]

Former Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas is not giving up on a potential NBA comeback. Thomas recently took the court at Jamal Crawford’s The Crawsover Pro-Am league, and the former Celtic’s stat line is sure to blow fans away. Thomas dropped a whopping 51 points on the afternoon, adding in ten assists for good […]

Boston Celtics legendary forward Paul Pierce is not letting the haters talk down his accomplishments. Recently, Pierce responded to a Twitter troll who roasted the Celtics’ icon for only having one NBA championship to his name. Pierce responded by blaming this on some unfortunate bad luck that the Celtics encountered. Injuries bro https://t.co/qtT7DyKG66 — Paul […]

Age often snatches the legs of a player worse than any ankle breaker. Fan-favorite NBA players inevitably have to deal with slower movements and decreased agility. This prevents them from making explosive and emphatic plays that they were used to in their youth. However, some players’ styles of play do not have to change much […]

The Boston Celtics is one of the most legendary franchises in the NBA. With 17 rings to their name, the team is one of the most iconic as well. Being such a prominent team, they’ve seen their fair share of free agent acquisitions in their day. Boston did most of their roster improvement via the […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce is not ending his feud with Miami Heat fans anytime soon. Pierce has been part of an ongoing debate involving himself and Heat legend Dwyane Wade, with experts, analysts, and even the players themselves weighing in over the last few months on who had the better career. On Friday, Pierce […]

It’s been a busy summer for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. He started it off with a lucrative contract extension making him one of the highest paid players in the NBA this upcoming season. He followed that up with a big heartfelt gesture towards all of the media members who voted him in as an […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been putting in work this offseason. Following the Celtics’ crushing conclusion to last season, Tatum was recently seen in the gym getting in some strength training. As part of his regiment, Tatum deadlifted a whopping 495 pounds: Jayson Tatum makes lifting 495 pounds look easy 😳 (via nsang8/IG)pic.twitter.com/KmYNJIee3M — […]

The Boston Celtics star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown has at least one critic among their NBA counterparts. Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley, never one to be short on opinions, recently shared his thoughts on Brown and Tatum, and what he had to say might ruffle some Celtics feathers. Beverley was recently approached […]

The Boston Celtics still have two open roster spots, and they’ve recently gathered a handful of candidates to fill those vacancies. In fact, the C’s just worked out 2017 Slam Dunk Contest champion Glenn Robinson III, per New York Knicks reporter Ian Begley. Despite being just 29 years old, Robinson has played for six different […]

A big concern that has derailed the Boston Celtics’ championship hopes has always been injuries. This has been the issue Jayson Tatum faced in the deciding game against the Miami Heat. It has also prevented Joe Mazzulla from fielding Malcolm Brogdon as a playmaker in the latter games of their NBA playoff runs. This is […]

Like any great NBA player, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been working on his game over the summer. He even hit the gym this offseason with Celtics legend Paul Pierce. In a recent video posted to Tatum’s socials, the burgeoning star is seen watching film, working on his handle, and lifting weights alongside Pierce. […]

Six-time All-Star Blake Griffin is currently an unrestricted free agent, as his one-year contract with the Boston Celtics is officially up. Although the Celtics haven’t brought him back, a potential return is still possible with Boston’s two open roster spots. Griffin, who’s been in Beantown for less than a year, had nothing but great things […]