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Shaquille O’Neal has one of the greatest resumes of any player in the Basketball Hall of Fame. The former Los Angeles Lakers center won four championships, 15 All-Star appearances, 14 All-NBA selections, and an MVP award in 2000. O’Neal reflected on what is needed to make it into the Basketball Hall of Fame these days […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading to the NBA Finals, and it doesn’t seem like a surprise by how they’ve been playing all season. Not only have they played at a high level, but they also have a star player in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who seems to be ready for the big moment. Gilgeous-Alexander won the […]

Injuries are terrible, but they’re part of the game. And when stakes are at its highest in the NBA playoffs, teams must be prepared to carry on, even if their best players are unable to. Basketball is a team sport after all. Throughout NBA history, there have been a number of playoff injuries that have […]

In the modern NBA, witnessing a three-peat has been nearly impossible. In fact, the last two times it happened, Michael Jordan was still playing and the Los Angeles Lakers still had Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. The closest teams to ever accomplish the feat were the Miami Heat from 2011 to 2012 and the Golden […]

Former NBA awards voter Michelle Beadle recently explained why she stepped away from casting ballots for end-of-season honors, citing Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum’s contract implications as a pivotal moment in her decision. Speaking on the latest episode of Run It Back on FanDuel TV, Beadle acknowledged the discomfort of being placed in a position […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard share many things. Both players have the same jersey number, both have represented the Celtics and Bucks in the All-Star Game, and both are quiet leaders for their team. Unfortunately, both stars have another thing in common. Both face ACL recoveries after getting […]

The Boston Celtics are in an unfamiliar place, watching the Eastern Conference Championship from home after the New York Knicks eliminated them in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Now they need help. With Jayson Tatum out indefinitely, here are the best trades the Celtics can make using the 28th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The […]

To become a Boston Celtics legend, there are two players one must emulate: Bill Russell and Larry Bird. While that’s much easier said than done, Celtics star Jayson Tatum is trying his best to follow in their footsteps, and his most recent All-NBA honor proves it. On Friday night, the eighth-year Celtic was officially named […]

With the Boston Celtics surrounded by trade rumors around the team’s star players, there’s no doubt that the names of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been speculated. As Tatum’s season-ending injury with the Celtics was the catalyst for the immense amount of rumors, the latest reporting from ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel cements how the team […]

When it comes to the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics always expect to be one of the final teams standing. This organization made it to six of the last eight Eastern Conference Finals entering the 2024-25 season, and they entered the postseason this season as a 61-win 2-seed and the defending NBA champions. Entering the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the league’s MVP in 2019 and 2020. Nikola Jokic won it in 2021, 2022, and 2024, with Joel Embiid claiming the award in 2023. Now, we can add Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the list after being named the 2024-25 NBA MVP. These are the last seven winners of the NBA MVP award and […]

Injuries are never a welcome sight. In the 2024-2025 NBA season, there has been a surprising spike in the number of players suffering from an Achilles-related injury. That growing list now includes Jayson Tatum. The Celtics star tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the second round of the playoffs versus the New […]

BOSTON — Ever since Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the reigning champs have been desperate for good news. Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens finally delivered some on Monday afternoon, revealing that the first steps of Tatum’s recovery went smoothly. Exactly a week […]

The Boston Celtics have recently come off a tough end to their season after falling to the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs. Before the series started, the Celtics were heavy favorites to advance on multiple sportsbooks. That did not happen. The Celtics blew two 20-point leads in the first two […]

With the Boston Celtics losing to the New York Knicks in the semifinals of the NBA Playoffs, the immediate future of the team is potentially worrisome for a lot of fans and people in the basketball world. While some within the Celtics like Jaylen Brown remain optimistic about the future, analyst Zach Lowe questions if […]

After Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in the playoffs, the Boston Celtics were left without their top superstar. As a result, Dwyane Wade feels for them. Despite the physical recovery, the mental part is one area that has Wade concerned. On his podcast, the future Hall of Famer elaborated more on the mental side. “We’re […]

The Boston Celtics had their hearts set on winning the 19th NBA championship in team history and bringing home the title for the second year in a row. There was no reason to believe that they were going to see that goal get flushed down the drain in their second-round matchup with the New York […]

After the Boston Celtics fell in Game 6 to the New York Knicks, eliminating them from the playoffs and ruining their chances at a repeat, some have debated if the team will trade some key pieces, especially due to Jayson Tatum’s serious Achilles injury. With people predicting who will get traded this summer from the […]

The Boston Celtics season unofficially ended when Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in the team’s Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference semifinals series. Now, the future is murky for both Tatum and the Celtics, as the team will have to retool their roster without knowing whether or not their […]

The Boston Celtics suffered a fatal blow to their season in their second-round series against the New York Knicks when Jayson Tatum went down with a torn ACL. After being eliminated, Jaylen Brown revealed that he played through the last part of the regular season and the entire playoffs with a partially torn meniscus. Brown […]

The Boston Celtics season came to a chaotic close at Madison Square Garden, where the New York Knicks not only secured a dominant Game 6 win, but also received an energetic postgame assist from their fans. Following the 119-81 blowout win over the C’s, Knicks fans surrounded and delayed the Boston team’s bus departure outside […]

The Boston Celtics suffered a shock to their system when superstar forward Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the defending NBA champions’ series against the New York Knicks. The Celtics lost that game and fell into a 3-1 hole shortly after the injury. "I'm told that the expectation around [Jayson] […]

With the season-ending injury to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, there’s no doubt a feeling of sadness among the fans who were hoping to see him lead the team to a second straight championship. As Jaylen Brown now leads the Celtics into Game 6 against the New York Knicks, the team will look to shock […]

Jayson Tatum may not be on the court, but he will still find ways to support the Boston Celtics. Tatum has been absent from the hardwood after suffering a torn Achilles in the fourth quarter of Game 4 on May 12. The injury will keep him out for the remainder of the postseason and at […]

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks will be facing off in Game 6, and there are major implications for both teams. For the Celtics, they’ll be looking to extend the series to a Game 7 as they continue the postseason without Jayson Tatum. On the Knicks’ side, they can advance to the Eastern Conference […]

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine continued in Chicago on Thursday, with the second day of scrimmages taking place. Between measurements and drills, personnel from all 30 teams in attendance are diving into biggest headlines surrounding this year’s draft. More specifically, everyone is still in awe that the Dallas Mavericks won Monday’s draft lottery. That has […]

The Boston Celtics were able to keep their season alive after defeating the New York Knicks in Game 5, and they’ll have to continue to do so without Jayson Tatum. It’s obvious that the Celtics still have enough talent on the team to win games, but without their best player, things will be different. Some […]

The Boston Celtics appeared to be down and out after they threw away yet another double-digit lead against the New York Knicks in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Monday night. Not only were they suddenly trailing 3-1 in the series, but they also saw their best player, Jayson Tatum, tear his […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown isn’t always the center of attention in Beantown, but all eyes were on him on Wednesday night during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Instead of succumbing to the pressure, which was amplified by the absence of fellow star Jayson Tatum, Brown shined against the New York […]

The New York Knicks took Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Monday night, and Jayson Tatum went down with an injury in the process. He tore his Achilles, and he will miss the rest of the postseason. The Knicks took a 3-1 lead in the series with that win, and without Tatum, it seemed […]

When the Boston Celtics lost Jayson Tatum to a torn ACL in Game 4 of their second-round series against the New York Knicks, fans thought it was all over. However, Luke Kornet and Derrick White came to play in a do-or-die Game 5 at home. They helped Boston build a 20-point lead in the second […]

The Boston Celtics are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, as the team needs a win in Game 5 to bring the series against the New York Knicks to 3-2. A loss means elimination, and it appears that guard Derrick White is doing everything in his power to keep them in it. Especially with […]

Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury sent shockwaves through the NBA. Not only will he not return in this year’s playoffs, but he’s likely to miss the entirety of next season as well. Leading up to the Game 5 matchup, New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau sent a heartfelt message to the Boston Celtics star. During […]

The Boston Celtics are in a tough spot heading into Game 5, as they’re down 3-1 in the series to the New York Knicks. What’s even worse is that star forward Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles injury that forced him to get immediate surgery. On Wednesday, head coach Joe Mazzulla shared an update regarding Tatum’s […]

The Boston Celtics watched devastation unfold Monday night involving Jayson Tatum. The star forward Tatum left with a painful leg injury. Tatum sent a message to his father after the NBA Playoffs injury, leaked officially Wednesday. Insider Marc J. Spears of ESPN/Andscape revealed the context of this heart-wrenching message. “I talked to his father this […]

With the season-ending injury to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, there’s no denying that it will be up to Jaylen Brown to lead the team as they’re down 3-1 to the New York Knicks. Before the Celtics prepare for Game 5, looking to extend the series, former NBA player Kendrick Perkins has a request for […]

Ace Bailey is considered one of the top prospects entering the 2025 NBA Draft in what is being called a deep class. With the draft around the corner, the former Rutgers Scarlet Knights star compared himself to some notable NBA stars. During a press conference, the 18-year-old guard/forward was asked about his comparisons. Bailey confidently […]

After Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery to repair his torn Achilles, the forward has broken his silence on how he’s doing after the unfortunate incident. Tatum left the Celtics’ Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks late in the game, but fast forward to Wednesday, fans will be happy to see he’s […]

The New York Knicks are up 3-1 in their series against the Boston Celtics, and they have a chance to advance to the next round with a win on the road. Things will look different for their opponent, as Jayson Tatum will be out for the remainder of the series after tearing his Achilles in […]