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Kyrie Irving knew that he and his teammates would need a heightened sense of intensity on the defensive end the floor in their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers. Irving led the charge for the Celtics in their 84-74 Game 1 victory. In 34 minutes of action, the former Duke Blue Devil racked up 20 […]

Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics pulled off a throwback gritty performance against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their first-round matchup, but it surely didn’t come without the C’s struggling to find a comfort zone without one of its key starters in Marcus Smart. Irving, who led the way with 20 points in […]

The Boston Celtics managed to pull out a win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 despite their poor performance on the offensive end. Regardless, it appears point guard Kyrie Irving was still pleased with his team’s effort. The Celtics were able to secure an 84-74 victory over the Pacers on Sunday. Irving feels Boston […]

Winter (and playoff basketball) is here!  It is only right that both of these events will be taking place within a day of the other, as not only do the NBA and Game of Thrones have two of the most serious and dedicated fanbases in the world, but they have been connected to one another […]

After a long, 82-game campaign (who are we kidding? The season flew by like it always does), the 2019 NBA Playoffs are finally here, and while pretty much everyone is expecting the Golden State Warriors to win their third straight championship, a lot needs to be settled. And no; I don’t just mean who is […]

The Boston Celtics have struggled all season, but they are still one of the best teams in the league and a lot of people still believe they can come out of the East and reach the NBA Finals. Celtics forward Gordon Hayward feels the same way, and that’s because of teammate Kyrie Irving. On his […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge still maintains the same priorities he had at the beginning of the season — to re-sign Kyrie Irving. Asked if he was looking to lock him up long-term, a simple “yes” did the trick. The Celtics have been marred by a cluster of mishaps, poor fits and mood swings, turning […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving has earned a reputation for making memorable highlights in the playoffs, and he’s expected to deliver once again as his team battles the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the postseason. According to The Athletic’s Jay King, Irving said he’s really excited for the playoffs because it’s more about […]

The 2018-19 regular season was a tumultuous one for Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics. There were constant questions about Irving’s future, injuries up and down the roster and maddening inconsistency that resulted in a rather lackluster 49-win total when most expected the Celtics to win 60 games or more. Now, the regular season is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in all sorts of uncertainty right now, especially after Magic Johnson stepped down as the franchise’s President of Basketball Operations. There are a lot of questions surrounding the Purple and Gold’s immediate future, and team owner Jeanie Buss and the rest of her staff will need to provide answers as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hellbent on bringing in another superstar to pair with four-time MVP LeBron James next season, and it seems they also have their eyes on Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving. The rumors of Irving possibly joining the Lakers began when he apologized to LeBron back in January for his actions that […]

NBA players believe Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving is on a whole another level when it comes to ball handling. It is a requirement for every player in the NBA, especially those who play as guards, to be a good ball handler. But players who possess elite ball-handling skills usually use it as a way […]

After missing the playoffs last season, Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving “can’t wait” to play in the 2019 postseason. Irving underwent season-ending knee surgery last season and wasn’t able to compete in the postseason. He watched his Celtics go to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, where they lost to LeBron James […]

The New York Knicks are in line to sign two superstar-caliber players this offseason after trades freed up the necessary cap room. In the crosshairs are Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, two max-level players who are reportedly debating who should sign first: “So sure are some executives and player agents of a Durant-Irving pairing in […]

The Boston Celtics took a one-game lead over the Indiana Pacers for the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference standings with their win over the Pacers on Friday night, and Brad Stevens says it is full steam ahead until the playoffs. Stevens told NBC Boston’s Chris Forsberg that there will be no limitations on any […]

The 2019 NBA Defensive Player of the Year couldn’t be any more wide open with at least five or so names all equally worthy of earning the award. One such player is the Indiana Pacers young big man Myles Turner who, on Friday night against the Boston Celtics, showed why he’s in contention by viciously […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving has fallen under harsh criticism for much of this season due to his questionable leadership abilities, but don’t tell that to head coach Brad Stevens, who raves about Irving. Ahead of the Celtics’ game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, Stevens lauded Irving’s attitude: “He’s a very smart guy, […]

More than a year after his gruesome leg injury, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is now playing with ‘more confidence’ according to teammate Kyrie Irving. Per Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe, Irving believes that Gordon is getting more comfortable on the court. He’s using his 6-foot-9 frame more and is not hesitant in driving […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has opened up about his improved relationship with his head coach, Brad Stevens. After their win over the Miami Heat, Irving talked to reporters about his relationship with Stevens and how it has grown over the past two years. “Our relationship has grown tremendously just in terms of our […]

A young Boston Celtics fan in Miami had a moment that she will definitely not forget for her entire life. Celtics superstar Kyrie Irving took time to make a young girl happy following their game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Irving approached the young girl wearing a replica of his Celtics jersey. Appreciating the […]

It is no secret that the Boston Celtics have underperformed as a result of their 2018-19 regular season. However, the Celtics still have a legitimate shot at reaching the NBA Finals with second-year forward Jayson Tatum and veteran point guard Kyrie Irving still leading the way — and with current Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward […]

Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics was one of the many NBA players touched and devastated by the loss of Nipsey Hussle, the L.A.-based rapper that was shot and killed in front of his own clothing store on Sunday afternoon. Several players took to social media to express their grief and give their condolences. Others […]

Following the Boston Celtics’ 110-105 win against the Miami Heat, Kyrie Irving had nothing but praises for Dwyane Wade who is about to retire after this season. Irving said he wants everyone, including the media to remember what Wade has done for the league and let him retire as a hero. “He’s sacrificed a lot […]

Thanks to the hustle of Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward got a two-handed flush. Midway through the first quarter against the Miami Heat, Irving pulled off a hustle play when he jumped for the ball and saved it from going out of bounds. Jayson Tatum then connected with Hayward to pave the way for […]

The Boston Celtics should be at full strength when they face the Miami Heat on Monday night, as Kyrie Irving and Al Horford are expected to play. Both players rested last Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets, but the latest update from the reveal they will likely be ready for their showdown with the Heat. Only player […]

There are some people around the league who believe Kyrie Irving prefers to sign with the Brooklyn Nets over the New York Knicks should he decide not to re-sign with the Boston Celtics, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. Irving becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his […]

After a thrilling back-and-forth game against the Indiana Pacers last night, the Boston Celtics must recuperate quickly as they face off against the Brooklyn Nets tonight, who are fighting hard to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. That Celtics/Pacers tilt was an instant classic, and it took some late-game heroics by Kyrie Irving (who […]

With the NBA regular season starting to come to a close, the jockeying for playoff position continues to grow more intense. No matchup embodied that better than the Boston Celtics’ thriller against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. In a totally back-and-forth affair, Kyrie Irving made a driving layup with 0.5 seconds remaining to deliver […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens stuck to his lineup tweak for the second straight game against the Indiana Pacers, deploying Aussie center Aron Baynes to once again start alongside All-Star big man Al Horford. Per Jay King of The Athletic, Stevens is looking to develop this double-big lineup in the hopes that the Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics have occasionally lacked the edge this season that’s been a lasting hallmark of the green and gold ever since Brad Stevens was hired as head coach in 2013. But in a crucial matchup on Friday against the Indiana Pacers, the Celtics rebounded from surrendering a double-digit lead, outplaying their fellow Eastern Conference […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving called game against the Indiana Pacers. With the game tied at 112-all and with only seven second left on the clock, Irving drove through traffic and took advantage of a defensive lapse from the Pacers to hit the game-winning layup. KYRIE WINS IT FOR THE @CELTICS! Final at TD Garden:#CUsRise […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving looks to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant for advice on how to become a better player and leader. Irving is already one of the best players in the league, but Uncle Drew is still learning what it takes to become a leader of a team which has […]

Rumors surrounding Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, two of the most media-jocked players in the league, potentially playing together has been the tea most NBA fans have been sipping on throughout the course of the season. The newest gossip is that the Golden State Warriors forward has been actively communicating with the Boston Celtics star […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge didn’t take umbrage to Kyrie Irving’s postgame comments following a loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, when the self-appointed leader of the roster sounded nearly defeated, pointing the finger at the team’s lackluster defensive strategy to contain All-Star point guard Kemba Walker: “I did hear (Irving’s comments). It’s not […]

The Boston Celtics are 11-2 this season when star point guard Kyrie Irving doesn’t play. Celtics guard Marcus Smart says that record, though, “means nothing.” “You know, Kyrie is one of the greatest players to play this game, and I think if you ask anybody, they want Kyrie – especially when there’s games on the line, […]

The Boston Celtics have just provided an update on the status of veteran big man Al Horford and second-year wing Jayson Tatum. Both guys are dealing with respective injuries, but it appears that they might just be able to suit up on Tuesday as Boston take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. #NEBHInjuryReport update: Al Horford (left […]

With the playoffs drawing nearer and nearer, the Boston Celtics seem more focused on making sure their top guys are healthy more than anything else. That’s why Kyrie Irving will miss his team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night as a result of load management, according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. […]

The Boston Celtics have somehow survived a rollercoaster of highs and lows throughout a tumultuous season that has glued them to the fifth seed in the East. Kyrie Irving, the resident self-proclaimed leader of this team, has felt the brunt of the responsibility of what losses signify — something he hardly had to deal with […]

Kyrie Irving expressed the same frustration that the Boston Celtics’ locker room has showed during the past week after going winless in their last four games, capped by a sizable 115-96 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Celtics players met after this recent loss, and Irving was the first to admit the shaping […]