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In today’s NBA, players will do just about anything to draw a foul. Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart is no different, but even he agrees flopping should be policed more by referees. Smart commented on the league’s proposal to penalize flopping with technical fouls during a Q&A with The Big Lead. In his opinion, as […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics are teams to monitor in a potential trade for Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, according to Suns insider Flex From Jersey. The Suns are set to be a second-apron team. They traded for Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal Sunday. Phoenix owes Beal, guard Devin Booker and forward Kevin Durant, […]

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard has been on the trade block for some time, yet a deal could finally occur during the 2023 NBA Draft. On Thursday night, the Celtics could stay put in the draft and use the No. 35 pick in the second round. Or, they could package their selection with Pritchard […]

With their decision to trade star guard Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, the Washington Wizards have all but committed themselves to a full-fledged franchise rebuild. However, what has sparked questions about this presumed trajectory is their acquisition of guard Chris Paul in exchange for their former centerpiece. At 38 years old, it’s evident that […]

With the NBA draft quickly approaching trade season is underway. We’ve already seen one blockbuster trade with Bradley Beal on the move, and there could be more to come, perhaps involving the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are reportedly involved in a bunch of trade talks some of which may include the 15th pick in the […]

The Boston Celtics reportedly do not intend to trade Jaylen Brown this offseason, and all signs point to the Celtics and Brown agreeing to a five-year, $295 million supermax extension, according to Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. Jaylen Brown became eligible for a supermax extension after making second-team all-NBA in the 2022-2023 season. Becoming eligible […]

The Boston Celtics have hired a former point guard to be an assistant coach. However, it’s not Rajon Rondo. Celtics fans have called for Rondo to be an assistant after the team hired another former player, Sam Cassell, to Joe Mazzulla’s staff. Boston did not hire Rondo but added another former player with the team […]

Now that they’ve landed Bradley Beal in a blockbuster trade deal with the Washington Wizards, most fans believe that the next logical step for the Phoenix Suns would be to try and move Deandre Ayton in exchange for more pieces. The Suns are going to be extremely top-heavy right now with Beal joining Kevin Durant […]

NBA free agency hasn’t officially started, but multiple teams around the league are reportedly interested in Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams. The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent this summer once the Celtics make him a $6.2 million qualifying offer. However, there’s no guarantee he’ll stay in Beantown. The Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers and […]

The Boston Celtics may not be involved in some of the bigger trade rumors early on in the 2023 NBA offseason, but they are still one of the most active teams on the trade market so far according to several reports. One player the team is shopping around is Malcolm Brogdon, and he’s been inadvertently […]

For legends such as Kevin Garnett, today’s NBA has more than a few holes in it. One of them is the issue of flopping, which apparently the Boston Celtics icon feels very strongly about. So much so, that KG wants to have a meeting with league commissioner Adam Silver to discuss a potential solution to […]

For NBA legend Bill Walton, there’s no doubt in his mind that Danny Ainge should be in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Ainge has been more popular over the past two decades or so as a shrewd exec who was the architect of the Boston Celtics’ 2008 championship team. However, many may have forgotten that […]

In the realm of basketball, the ever-changing landscape of team rosters often sparks speculation and excitement. The recent news that Malcolm Brogdon of the Boston Celtics is on the trading block has ignited a flurry of discussion among fans and pundits alike. As the Celtics contemplate a potential rebuild, we try to see the four […]

With Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown blossoming over the past few seasons, the Boston Celtics have been one of the more interesting teams to follow. Though there have been other leaders during their tenure — namely star guards Isaiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving — Brown and Tatum have managed to develop into the All-Star talents […]

The Boston Celtics are still reeling from their Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Miami Heat. Recently, forward Grant Williams revealed he still can’t believe his team lost. The Celtics may have enough firepower to win the East next season, if not an NBA title. Still, the team is actively looking to add help for […]

There is no bigger rivalry in basketball than that of the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2008, these two teams met on the grandest stage, with the Celtics emerging as the NBA champs that season after memorably taking down Kobe Bryant and the Lakers in Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals […]

Missing the entire 2022-23 NBA season as he recovered from an ACL injury, Boston Celtics veteran forward Danilo Gallinari has decided to opt into his $6.8 million player option for the 2023-24 season, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Gallinari, 34, initially signed a two-year, $13.2 million deal with the Celtics last summer after spending […]

There are always trade talks and rumors going on, yet most signs point to the 2023 offseason being busy for the Boston Celtics. Following a disappointing finish in the Eastern Conference Finals, the C’s are looking to retool their roster in order to get over the hump and capture an 18th championship. According to Kevin […]

The NBA offseason is finally here, and that means the sweepstakes for star players are in full swing. Yet, before Boston Celtics fans get too excited about acquiring another big name, say, three-time All-Star Bradley Beal, the front office might have other priorities. According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst, the C’s are not interested in […]

The Washington Wizards could finally move on from All-Star guard Bradley Beal. If the Wizards are to rebuild and trade him, there should be plenty of trade suitors, although his contract sure makes it a bit more difficult. The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers quickly emerged as potential options, and there will likely be more. […]

The Boston Celtics are still recovering from their crushing Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Miami Heat, but they are going to have to do so on the fly now, because the NBA offseason is officially underway. With the 2023 NBA Draft just a week away, and free agency kicking off on June 30th, the […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins firmly believes Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal want to play with each other. In fact, he even calls it the “loudest secret ever” considering how often fans see them together and supporting each other. With that said, Perkins expressed his belief that the Boston Celtics should call the Washington […]

The Boston Celtics had a disappointing finish to their 2022-23 season, yet they could start the offseason with some excitement by working a deal for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal. Beal has been on the middling Wizards for his entire career, and despite 11 years of never making it past the second round, he signed […]

Were the Boston Celtics able to land Bill Russell all because of an ice-skating show? How did he even fall to number two in the 1956 NBA draft in the first place? Russell was one of the greatest basketball players in the 50s, and Red Auerbach knew it since he was in college. He led […]

The Denver Nuggets are NBA Champions for the very first time in their franchise existence. Before the season, nobody saw this coming … which is the entire reason for this article. As of now, the 2024 NBA Finals odds favor the Nuggets, according to FanDuel. The teams that follow the Nuggets are the Milwaukee Bucks, […]

Payton Pritchard wants to play somewhere else after seeing minimal time on the court for the Boston Celtics in the 2022-23 NBA season. However, finding a landing spot for the former Oregon Ducks star could be easier said than done. One NBA executive noted to Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com that there are legitimate doubts about […]

The Boston Celtics’ season has been over for multiple weeks, yet that doesn’t mean all their players have come to terms with it. Following a disappointing Game 7 performance against the underdog Miami Heat, the C’s were sent into the offseason in embarrassing fashion. Celtics forward Grant Williams still doesn’t fully understand how things went […]

The Boston Celtics continue to make impressive additions to their coaching staff, hiring former Milwaukee Bucks associate head coach Charles Lee (h/t ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski) just a week after adding former Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sam Cassell. A finalist for the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons head coaching positions before those franchises hired Darko Rajakovic […]

In what was a forgettable season for the Chicago Bulls, Coby White impressed during the 2022-23 campaign. In fact, White very well may be one of the guards of the future for Chicago. Despite dealing with trade rumors, White posted 9.7 points per game on 44.3 percent field goal and 37.2 percent three-point shooting. Although […]

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams underwent left hand surgery on Friday and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in September, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Williams, 24, is set to be a restricted free agent this offseason after not agreeing to terms on a contract extension with the Celtics before […]

The Portland Trail Blazers may end up trading Damian Lillard away this offseason. The Boston Celtics could opt to keep Jaylen Brown alongside Jayson Tatum and run it back during the 2023-24 season. However, if Boston opts to shake things up and make Brown available, and Portland ends up keeping Lillard, the Blazers would profile […]

The NBA rumor mill has been spinning uncontrollably after Damian Lillard appeared on a recent episode of Showtime’s The Last Stand with Brian Custer. Though there were many worthwhile talking points discussed during their nearly hour-long conversation, the one segment of the interview that caught the attention of fans and media pundits alike was when […]

The Boston Celtics were arguably the best team left in the 2023 NBA Playoffs after the early elimination of the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite their hurdles in the first two rounds, the Celtics were still able to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, but most of their weaknesses were exposed by the Miami Heat. Some of […]

As always, Damian Lillard’s summer has been characterized by trade rumors linking him to a move away from the Portland Trail Blazers. This is regardless of the fact that Dame has always maintained his loyalty to the team. If you think about it, though, all the trade buzz isn’t at all surprising considering how the […]

Damian Lillard hasn’t asked for a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers yet but at this point, it’s clear that All-Star guard is clearly keeping his options open. Going on record as saying that he wouldn’t mind being traded to the Miami Heat alongside Jimmy Butler or the Brooklyn Nets alongside Mikal Bridges, the situation in […]

The Boston Celtics ended their 2022-23 campaign with a whimper, as they fell just one game short of beating the Miami Heat and reaching the NBA Finals. After a lackluster performance in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics are left with more questions than answers. Will C’s star Jaylen Brown get an […]

Chris Paul’s playing future is very much in flux. Just because the Phoenix Suns are exploring all options regarding the future Hall-of-Famer before his contract for next season becomes fully guaranteed on June 28th, however  hardly means finding a workable trade for Paul will be easy. Don’t tell that Colin Cowherd, though. Chris Paul to […]

After putting forth a career-best campaign in 2022-23, Jaylen Brown nabbed not only his second All-Star selection but his first All-NBA nod as well. With this turnout, the seventh-year veteran heads into the offseason eligible to ink a new supermax contract extension with a worth of $295 million over five seasons. Though some may be […]

Jayson Tatum exited the NBA Playoffs quite early at the hands of Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Since then, the Boston Celtics star has had a lot of time off to focus on being a full-time father to Deuce Tatum. The father-son duo now gets more time to spend with each other. Their latest […]