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In the last few seasons, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving has developed the reputation for being one of the best scorers in the NBA. Much of this has come in the way of creating his own shot off the dribble. However, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens stated on Saturday that he has been impressed by Irving’s […]

The Boston Celtics racked up their 20th win of the season on Saturday afternoon with a 116-110 win over the Phoenix Suns, making them the first team in the league to reach that mark. Following the game, All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving voiced that he wasn’t surprised in the least bit that the Celtics achieved […]

Duke University has produced more than its fair share of elite NBA talents over the past few years, with Boston Celtics teammates Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum two of its more high-profile products. This year, Marvin Bagley III is quickly shaping up to follow in their footsteps as the next Blue Devil to make it […]

Kyrie Irving’s limited edition Kyrie 3 “Mom” sneakers will finally be available for sale to the public on Saturday, per Nick Del Bene of Sneaker News. Irving previously debuted his new shoes last month against the Brooklyn Nets. He gave those game-worn shoes and jersey away to soldiers in attendance for military appreciation night. https://www.instagram.com/p/BbgBWxlF3zX/ […]

The Boston Celtics got back into the win column thanks to their 108-97 win over the upstart Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics were led once again by another stellar performance from superstar point guard Kyrie Irving, who finished with 36 points on an efficient 12-of-21 shooting. Irving and head coach Brad Stevens have largely received most […]

If there’s one thing Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving has proven in his NBA career, it’s his penchant for being a clutch performer. He is not afraid to take on the big shots, and plays better during fourth quarters, which leaves many wondering what his secret is to leading his team to a lot of […]

The blockbuster deal between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers prior to the 2017-18 NBA season seemed to have shocked everyone but a few of those directly involved. Not only were they the clear-cut best teams in the Eastern Conference, but they also each possessed its best point guards as well in Kyrie Irving and Isaiah […]

The Boston Celtics made plenty of changes coming into the 2017-18 NBA season. Among them was essentially the overhaul of their backcourt which was highlighted by the arrival of superstar Kyrie Irving. Meanwhile, the Celtics’ former pairing of Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley were dealt as Boston prepared for a new era of basketball. Although […]

Following the Boston Celtics’ 118-108 loss to the Detroit Pistons at TD Garden, superstar point guard Kyrie Irving met with the media after the game and gave his reaction to Monday night’s defeat. According to an article from Jay King of MassLive.com, Irving gave props to the Pistons but made it no secret that he’s […]

Have you had your dose of Kyrie Irving stuff today? If not, let us help you get yours. In his latest display of on-court chicanery, Irving toyed with Darren Collison’s defense in the first quarter of Saturday’s game between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers. Collison was hounding Irving as the latter was bringing […]

Although it is still early in the 2017-18 NBA season, Boston Celtics superstar point guard Kyrie Irving has already become the league’s premier clutch player. His exceptional play in the fourth quarter is largely the reason for the Celtics phenomenal NBA-best 17-3 record. However, it is not as if Irving is a stranger to helping his […]

It wasn’t that long ago when Portland Trail Blazers guard C. J. McCollum blew kisses to Orlando Magic small forward Evan Fournier. However, we don’t know if that’s more disrespectful to Fournier than the way Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving nearly blew his ankles out with a sleek and sick crossover move during Friday’s contest […]

While preparing for a post-Thanksgiving Day showdown with the Boston Celtics this Friday, Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel had some good things to say about Celtics big man Al Horford. Via Jay King of MassLive.com. Frank Vogel on Al Horford: "Probably the most underrated guy in the league, in my opinion." — Jay King […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season well underway, basketball fans recently got a little more bang for their buck with the recent start of the 2017-18 NCAA season as well. Unfortunately, one of its projected biggest stars in Missouri freshman Michael Porter Jr. has already been ruled out for the year after undergoing a season-ending back surgery. […]

The Celtics have set the league on fire after starting the season off 0-2. The C’s have won 15 straight games thanks to their stifling defense, the surprise contributions of young guns Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and the wizardry of head coach Brad Stevens. Despite the hot start, this team still has obstacles in its […]

The Boston Celtics had their league-best 16-game winning streak snapped facing the Miami Heat on Wednesday, once again trailing throughout the game. This deficit ultimately proved more that the Celtics could chew, as the Heat clamped down during the last stretches off the game to survive a plus-10 fourth quarter for Irving’s team-high 23 points. […]

Kyrie Irving was always going to have some sort of adjustment period after his move from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics. While he was allowed to run free and do his thing for the most part in the Cavs’ offense, the Celtics’ system is a bit more structured and would need some getting […]

It almost looked as if the Boston Celtics’ impressive 15-game win streak was going to come to an end versus the lowly Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. However, in typical Celtics fashion, they managed to pull out the victory in overtime thanks to the late-game heroics of superstar Kyrie Irving. Boston has made a habit […]

The Dallas Mavericks let a big win slip away against the Boston Celtics. Up by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter, the Mavs squandered their chance to score one of the biggest upsets of the season as they eventually lost to the Celtics in overtime. After the game, Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki […]

Kyrie Irving had an unbelievable showing in the Boston Celtics’ come-from-behind win over the Dallas Mavericks. He put up 47 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter and overtime, to almost singlehandedly carry the Celtics to their 16th straight win. Irving’s performance was so out-of-this-world that Celtics president Danny Ainge was ready to reconsider what […]

Kyrie Irving’s 47-point torching of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night stands as one of the most efficient nights in NBA history for any player scoring 47 or more points. The masked man managed to do so on only 22 shots, which has only happened in other 17 instances, including the playoffs, according to Tim […]

Monday night the Boston Celtics faced off against the Dallas Mavericks with their 15-game win streak on the line, and a motivated city against them coming into the matchup. Toward the end of the game, it seemed to inevitably be the night that they would lose, after trailing by 13, and late into the fourth […]

When it comes to game planning for Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving, you’re simply going to have your work cut out for you. Before the Celtics’ Monday night matchup against the lowly Dallas Mavericks, Irving received plenty of praise from Mavs longtime head coach Rick Carlisle. In a tweet posted by Earl K. Sneed […]

The Boston Celtics came into this season with a lot of hype following a busy offseason headlined by the arrivals of Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. They are currently exceeding those high expectations placed on them with a 15-2 start even with Hayward’s absence. And on a personal level, Irving says his experience of playing […]

The Boston Celtics have been nothing short of spectacular to start the 2017-18 NBA season. Not only has newly-acquired superstar Kyrie Irving fit in seamlessly, but the surrounding pieces have played exceptionally well throughout their 15-game win streak. It also seems Irving has carried over the clutch gene that made him so deadly in the […]

To say the Boston Celtics have been playing great basketball is an understatement. The Celtics have now won 14-straight after an impressive 92-88 victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Boston was expected to be a strong contender in the Eastern Conference prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, however, their sustained high level of […]

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown knows a thing or two about Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving. Brown coached Irving one season in Cleveland, and also went up against Irving in The Finals in each of the last two seasons. Brown, who is known for his fortitude on defense, contends that Irving is one […]

During the highly-anticipated match between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors Thursday night, a video was shown on the jumbotron at TD Garden as Celtics players show to those in attendance who they’ve been mistaken for in the past. Terry Rozier had Dwyane Wade, Al Horford had Grant Hill, Kyrie Irving had O.J. Mayo, […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving’s request for a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers after making a third straight NBA Finals baffled the masses. It stirred tons of speculation and points for talking heads to debate over for days without knowing the full details of why he would want out. It wasn’t just fans and media […]

He knocked down 3-pointers, played hard-nosed defense, and threw down electrifying dunks. That was Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown who played ferociously against the defending champion Golden State Warriors Thursday night at TD Garden. Brown had scored 22 points in 34 minutes to help the Celtics defeat the Warriors, 92-88. It was ironic that moments […]

The game between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors on Thursday was a highly anticipated one, being the first matchup between two title favorites this season. However, it did not turn out to be the shootout many thought it would be, as Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry struggled to knock down their shots from […]

Mike Brown gave Kyrie Irving a lot of credit for the strides he’s shown in locating his open teammates on the floor. The Golden State Warriors assistant coach believes that making plays for others is no longer an issue for the Boston Celtics All-Star. Brown recently said that watching a lot of film has made […]

Kyrie Irving’s trade request and consequent departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers has drawn comparison to another shocking event of recent memory — Kevin Durant’s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors in the summer of 2016. While one was a trade and the other a free agent signing, the two manifest a huge hole […]

Kyrie Irving’s hot start to the season has not gone unnoticed, as he is receiving a lot of high praise for leading the Boston Celtics to the league’s best record of 13-2, including 13 straight wins. Despite all the headlines he was part of regarding his request from the Cleveland Cavaliers to be traded in […]

Right after the Boston Celtics won against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, Kyrie Irving immediately took off his game-worn jersey and sneakers. However, it wasn’t inside their locker room. Irving then made his way to a group of soldiers at courtside and handed his stuff over to them. Beautiful moment in Brooklyn as @KyrieIrving gives […]

Boston Celtics superstar point guard Kyrie Irving did not miss a beat in his return Tuesday night versus the Brooklyn Nets. Although his status was still up in the air leading into the game, Irving looked like his usual spectacular self after a 25-point performance on 8-of-20 shooting. However, the Celtics’ four-time All-Star rocked a […]

Athletes have one of the greatest jobs in the world. They get the opportunity to play the game they love and get paid for it. That isn’t the exact case for every athlete but for the majority, they live and breathe the sport they play. In the same breath, those players have different motivations for […]

Just last week, Kyrie Irving toyed around with three Los Angeles Lakers players, before finishing impressively with an uncontested layup. He proved that was not a fluke on Tuesday night, as he once again showed that three defenders are not enough to stop him. While running a fastbreak, Irving blew by two Brooklyn Nets players […]

As the Boston Celtics (12-2) look for their 13th victory in a row Tuesday night against the Brooklyn Nets (5-8) at Barclays Center, the team got good news earlier today when star point guard Kyrie Irving returned to the starting lineup. The All-Star point guard suffered a facial fracture in the first quarter against the […]