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Are we sure that LeBron James is not a cyborg? As if he is not busy enough with his multitude of extracurricular interests and business ventures, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has picked up another hobby this offseason: Golf. Truth be told, it is a little surprising that it is only now that James has […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a top-tier all-time basketball great, but he can be humbled in other sports. A video of the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player taking a few golf shots has recently gone viral, and not for flattering reasons. Clearly, golf isn’t James’ strong suit, and he will have to spend […]

In a league where blockbuster trades or All-Star signings often measure offseason wins, the Boston Celtics bucked convention. No dramatic free-agent poaching. No splashy move that lit up headlines. Instead, they executed something far more vital: a strategic financial retreat. Boston’s 2025 offseason was defined not by who they brought in or let go but […]

Perhaps no team has taken a step back further than the Boston Celtics this offseason, who parted ways with multiple key players this summer in an effort to duck the dreaded second apron. One key factor that helped motivate this firesale was the Achilles tear of Jayson Tatum, who is expected to miss all of […]

In theory, Boston Celtics fans should love forward Georges Niang. The 32-year-old hails from Massachusetts and grew up less than an hour away from TD Garden. He also plays selflessly and is all about team, explaining why he has the most regular season wins of any NBA player since 2020 (with Celtics star Jayson Tatum […]

Jayson Tatum is sometimes criticized for how he performs on the big stage. Though, as he was fighting to keep the Boston Celtics out of a precarious position during the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the superstar forward fully embraced the moment and his role as a franchise pillar. He was absolutely masterful in Game 4 versus […]

Even a wedding could not stop Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum from putting in the work. Tatum is widely known in the NBA as one of the hardest-working players. His life has always revolved around basketball. His passion has fueled him to become the Celtics’ cornerstone, leading them to the championship in 2024. But he […]

Throughout the history of the NBA, there have been several stars that have graced the league. Although some players were superstars at their own right, others needed to be in the right situation to succeed. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who wouldn’t have become stars had they been drafted elsewhere. Check out […]

The Boston Celtics have made the playoffs 11 seasons running, which is enough for the longest active streak in the NBA. Reaching the postseason has been an afterthought for them, yet that streak could be in jeopardy for the first time in over a decade. The 2025-26 Celtics are surrounded by question marks. Boston doesn’t […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers reunited with Damian Lillard, other young up-and-coming players are hoping to improve heading into next season. While fans are excited to see such players as Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen develop, another one who is ready to break out is Shaedon Sharpe, a player who got compared to Boston Celtics […]

Nearly a decade into his NBA career, Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum cracked Bleacher Report’s Top 100 NBA players of all time. While Tatum is in the early stages of recovering from a ruptured Achilles, forcing him to miss the majority of the 2025-26 campaign, he’s still managed to crack B/R’s list. The six-time All-Star and […]

There aren’t many people who imagine Las Vegas in the middle of July as a destination location. Between the scorching hot temperatures and dry climate, the city may not seem ideal for a vacation in the summer. Yet, every July for a couple of weeks, Sin City transitions into the ultimate location for NBA fans. […]

It has been an offseason fueled by change for the Boston Celtics, but one of the franchise’s mainstays will enter the new season with a unique fervor that has developed over his years with the team. With Jayson Tatum set to potentially miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign, fellow Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown will […]

The difference between retooling and rebuilding can be deceptive. After moves that may have indicated a full teardown in the eyes of some, the Boston Celtics might be a destination for one of the NBA’s most dangerous point guards. According to The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn, Jayson Tatum has been attempting to recruit former Milwaukee […]

With the Boston Celtics trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, it has led to some speculation that the team isn’t done making moves to give them more financial flexibility. While there have been rumors around the Celtics showing interest in Damian Lillard, another guard who has been talked about in the basketball world is […]

This summer could have looked much different for the Boston Celtics. But, new ownership, a ghastly injury to All-Star Jayson Tatum, and an early playoff exit have forced the front office to place financial responsibility ahead of potential basketball supremacy. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was honest when asked what the “best thing […]

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens revealed Tuesday that the organization reached out to the Indiana Pacers following Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending injury, offering support and assistance after the star guard suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Stevens, speaking during a press conference, acknowledged that Boston’s front office contacted the Pacers […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are going to be an interesting team to watch next season. With no Jayson Tatum and a new-look roster, can Brown lead the Celtics back to the postseason? The Cal Berkeley product has been one of the league’s biggest improvements since being drafted in 2016. The star forward is […]

With Kevin Durant joining the Houston Rockets after his stint with the Phoenix Suns, there’s no doubt that he has cemented himself as one of the players that a lot of people look up to. As the Kevin Durant trade has emerged into a seven-team deal, the star also provides some much-needed advice for such […]

Amid Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum recovering from a ruptured Achilles, he has had to send a handful of farewells to his former teammates, including one to backup center Luke Kornet. The moves undoubtedly highlight the Celtics’ new cap reality in the wake of Tatum’s devastating setback, as Kornet agreed to a four-year, $41 million […]

Jayson Tatum is finding small victories on the long road back. On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics star posted an Instagram story that showed him walking carefully in a therapy pool. Each step rippled through the water, a sign that progress can start with the simplest motions. Jayson Tatum posted a video of himself walking in […]

The Boston Celtics and Damian Lillard could be on a collision course. After being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks in a surprise salary-cap maneuver to make room for Myles Turner, Lillard is now an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. The Celtics, fresh off a massive roster reshuffling, are reportedly among […]

Winning the NBA Championship is a feeling like none other, commonly described as being on “Cloud 9” for quite some time after the pressure of an entire city has been lifted. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics know the feeling all too well and they’ll be looking to replicate their success from 2024. In honor […]

The big man market was active on Tuesday, but the Boston Celtics couldn’t afford to join in on the center scramble. Instead, they had to watch the Milwaukee Bucks land former Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner and witness the Toronto Raptors re-sign Austrian 7-footer Jakob Poeltl. It’s no secret that the Celtics need help at […]

Despite all of the moves the Boston Celtics have already made this offseason, many are still wondering about the fate of Jaylen Brown. Celtics legend Paul Pierce has made his stance abundantly clear. “You’re in the business of making money. Yeah, you want to win, but you want a cheaper version to try to win. […]

Just over six weeks after having surgery for a torn Achilles tendon, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is already back in the gym, tackling the early stages of a lengthy rehab journey. On Sunday, the forward posted a video of himself doing weighted crunches while still sporting a walking boot—proof that he’s staying active, even […]

The Boston Celtics are going to have a significantly different roster when they take the floor next season, and one of the players who may see significant action is G League Most Valuable Player JD Davison. The Celtics picked up the option on his $2.27 million contract prior to the 5 p.m. ET deadline Sunday. […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks, ending his season and putting the nail in the coffin in the Celtics’ repeat dreams.  It has also resulted in a huge shakeup for his team. With Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday already […]

Following the 2025 NBA Draft, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared a photo on Instagram with newly drafted Cooper Flagg, showcasing a meaningful connection between the NBA veteran and the league’s newest top pick, via Noa Dalzell. The photo, which shows Tatum in conversation with Flagg, comes after Flagg publicly named Tatum as his favorite […]

The Boston Celtics have a long road back to the NBA Finals if they want to make the most of their current championship window and they’ll need every bit of a healthy Jayson Tatum in the process. Recovering from a ruptured achilles tendon, the hope is that Tatum will return prior to the end of […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have dominated trade conversations since the end of the 2024-25 season. And because they recently moved center Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday, two key members of their 2024 championship core, numerous teams across the league have reportedly been calling about the availability of two other Cs: Jaylen Brown and […]

Following their elimination from the 2025 NBA playoffs at the hands of the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics had one goal in mind: get under the second tax apron. This became imperative after losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles injury, as it was rather impractical for the Celtics to foot a bill worth nearly […]

Cooper Flagg is soaking in being the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Mavericks. The standout talent from Duke is entering the pros with tremendous expectations.  As he takes it all in, Flagg takes time out to answer questions about who he is and what he’s all about. During the NBA Draft festivities on Wednesday […]

The Boston Celtics are hitting the reset button as they are set to be without star Jayson Tatum next season. After trading both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, Boston finds itself roughly $4.5 million below the second apron, but is not done making moves. The Celtics are eyeing Illinois guard Kasparas Jakicionis in a potential […]

Amid ongoing trade talks the Boston Celtics are receiving, the Toronto Raptors have emerged as a real suitor for Derrick White before the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, league sources told ClutchPoints. Toronto has signaled to teams around the league that they are looking to make a big splash in the trade market to […]

The Boston Celtics have already made two huge trades this offseason to break up their championship core after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury. Jrue Holiday is off to the Portland Trail Blazers, while Kristaps Porzingis is going to the Atlanta Hawks. Tatum took to Instagram with messages for his former championship teammates after the trades, via […]

Two summers ago, the Boston Celtics brought in center Kristaps Porzingis to solidify their status as a legitimate title contender. He accomplished that and more, as his pivotal performance in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals helped Boston hoist banner no. 18 into the rafters. Less than a year removed from that series-opening win, […]

The Boston Celtics only seem to be starting off with offseason moves after trading away both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Up next might be Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, despite consistent suggestions that Boston has no intention of letting go of either. The Celtics, aiming to reduce their luxury tax bill for next season, […]

The Boston Celtics started their rebuild late on Monday night when they traded away Jrue Holiday back to the Portland Trail Blazers. The return saw the Celtics get Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. Simons has real value and could be a sneaky future star in Boston if they plan to keep him long term. […]