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After a disastrous beginning to last season, the Boston Celtics rebounded in a major way. They posted the best record ever (51-31) for a team that was under .500 (20-21) halfway through the season and nearly won it all. While the C’s fell two games short of winning the NBA Finals, the 2022-23 NBA season […]

Deuce Tatum immediately became the darling of NBA Twitter during his dad Jayson’s playoff run. The son of the Boston Celtics star stole the show during post-game interviews and the hearts of NBA fans everywhere. However, this early into Deuce’s life, the elder Tatum is already making sure his son knows the harsh realities of […]

There’s going to be a lot of pressure for Jayson Tatum entering the new season. After a truly remarkable 2021-22 campaign, the Boston Celtics superstar pretty much evaporated during their NBA Finals series loss against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Tatum will be playing with a chip on his shoulder next season, no […]

With recent rumors about Kevin Durant being swapped for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, it appeared as if Boston’s front office was breaking up the band. However, at his basketball camp on July 3oth, Jayson Tatum seemingly put any potential departures to rest. When asked about whether or not he’s reached out to teammates and […]

The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of trade negotiations involving Kevin Durant. The superstar has not yet retracted his trade request and the Celtics are a “serious threat” to land him in a trade. Boston’s most realistic trade package for Durant would include Jaylen Brown and perhaps Marcus Smart in order […]

Sports fans around the world were hit with a gut punch when it was announced that NBA legend Bill Russell passed away. Russell, a long-time member of the Boston Celtics, is widely regarded as one of the best players in NBA history. His work on and off the field endeared him to many fans. He […]

The Boston Celtics are now the latest team to join the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. After a few weeks of relative silence, the men in green have reignited the discussion about the Brooklyn Nets star. Already, some fans are discussing how he’ll fit in with the core of the team if he gets traded there. It’s […]

Jayson Tatum is not a big fan of the Boston Celtics trying to trade for Kevin Durant, let alone including his running mate Jaylen Brown in their reported trade offer. The star forward, however, has doubts about the legitimacy of those reports. On Monday, the Celtics emerged as another potential landing spot for KD after […]

If you’re going to ask Jayson Tatum, he won’t change anything about the current Boston Celtics team. Not even Kevin Durant could change his mind. He loves the roster they have, especially after reaching the NBA Finals in the 2022 playoffs. The Celtics have been linked with a Durant trade recently, with the Beantown franchise […]

Kevin Durant was so close to becoming a member of the Boston Celtics. If only the C’s had a better offer than Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, then they could now be announcing KD’s arrival in Boston. This deal isn’t completely dead yet, though. FS1’s Nick Wright toyed with the idea of the Celtics possibly […]

The Boston Celtics grabbed headlines on Monday after it was revealed that they have entered themselves in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. Apparently, the Celtics made a trade offer to the Brooklyn Nets centered around Jaylen Brown, which the Nets, in turn, decided to reject. Renowned sports analyst Skip Bayless has shared his thoughts on this […]

The Boston Celtics have emerged as serious contenders in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. They reportedly offered a Jaylen Brown-led package for the Nets’ superstar. However, Brooklyn reportedly wants Marcus Smart included in a Jaylen Brown-led deal for KD. But what about Jayson Tatum? Is he someone the Celtics would consider moving to land Durant? No. […]

Jayson Tatum helped the Boston Celtics climb within two wins of an NBA Championship this season. Ultimately, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors ended that dream, winning in six. But the former Duke Blue Devils product still had a fantastic season, earning NBA First Team All-Pro honors. On Friday, Tatum must have been reminiscing […]

It’s no secret that Jayson Tatum did not play up to par in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. The three-time All-Star had one of his best campaigns during the regular season, all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. When it mattered the most, however, Tatum was a no-show for the Boston […]

The Boston Celtics had the tools to beat the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals, but inexperience cost them. Despite being among the best defensive teams in the league, youth was ultimately their demise as that lack of experience led to countless errors in the biggest games of their careers. If the Celtics […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is not sure if playing year-round basketball at an early age is a contributing factor to several young athletes becoming more injury prone when they enter the NBA. However he is certain that there is a need for better education when it comes to taking care of the body early […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum wants to be the best in the NBA, but to do that, he knows he needs to be the best in his position first. That is the reason why he loves playing against the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant. On Wednesday, Tatum held a short Twitter Q&A with […]

The Boston Celtics added a huge piece to their roster earlier this month, pulling off a blockbuster trade for Malcolm Brogdon. The former Indiana Pacers guard is undoubtedly excited to be on a championship contender and he’s even willing to make a major sacrifice in order to win his first ring. Brogdon hopped on The […]

Jayson Tatum was this close to etching his name in the history books. He had successfully helped the Boston Celtics make it back to the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years. Facing the Golden State Warriors, Tatum could’ve gone down as the guy who took down the Dubs’ dynasty for good. Instead, […]

The Boston Celtics were two games away from reaching basketball greatness. Up against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, they seemed destined to be the team that topples the returning dynasty. Unfortunately, their inexperience got the best of them, and they were bested in the Finals. Now, the Celtics are doing everything in […]

Jayson Tatum may be one of the younger superstars in the league, but he’s still a bona fide veteran. Tatum has been through numerous playoff runs with the Boston Celtics, with their most recent one bitterly ending in an NBA Finals loss to the Golden State Warriors. As a veteran on his team as well […]

The Boston Celtics can still make a big splash in 2022 NBA free agency. Bigger than just Danilo Gallinari at least. Remember that in the city of Boston, the threshold for success is rather high. That is why, following the Celtics’ finest season in more than a decade, the topic of discussion has now shifted […]

Amid the crazy start of free agency, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum made sure to bring attention to a player he believes deserves a second chance in the NBA: Harry Giles III. Giles recently tweeted how he’s holding up as he awaits that call to play in the NBA again. He spent the whole 2021-22 […]

The Boston Celtics signed veteran three-point threat Danilo Gallinari to a 2-year, $13 million dollar contract on Friday, per David Chinellato. Gallinari was originally traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the San Antonio Spurs in the Dejounte Murray deal. However, the Spurs planned on releasing Gallinari following the trade. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported Gallinari […]

NBA free agency opened up Thursday evening, with teams and players signing deals across the league. The Washington Wizards and Bradley Beal made one of the biggest splashes of the day. Beal signed a five-year, $251 million super max contract extension with the Wizards. That is reportedly the largest contract in the history of the […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has already accepted their defeat in the NBA Finals, though he certainly wants the team to never forget the mistakes they made and learn from it instead. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday during his Young Game Changers basketball clinic, Smart opened up about his regrets about their NBA playoffs run […]

While losing one of its top assistants comes with a bit of sting for the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum couldn’t be any happier for Will Hardy. On Tuesday, it was revealed that the Jazz have decided to hire Hardy and are now finalizing a contract that will make him their head coach in the next […]

The Boston Celtics came up just short of winning an NBA title last season. Could a move to pair Jayson Tatum with Kevin Durant be considered should he force his way out of the Brooklyn Nets? That’s at least what Celtics cult hero Brian Scalabrine thinks could go down. In a recent appearance on SiriusXM […]

Jayson Tatum received a ton of criticism throughout the NBA Finals. He just didn’t look like the superstar that he is as the Golden State Warriors defeated his Boston Celtics in six games to claim the title. Celtics head coach Ime Udoka has now spoken out about what he told Tatum heading into the offseason. […]

Brad Stevens already has a good idea of what improvements he needs to make on the Boston Celtics roster, and it looks like he is ready to go all-out to further strengthen the team. The Celtics came two wins short from the Larry O’Brien trophy, but they have definitely proven that they are a championship-caliber […]

After a disappointing NBA Finals performance from Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens gave the star some advice he should be glad to hear. “I just told him, ‘Go on vacation. Go get some rest,” Stevens said. This rest will be necessary following a regular season in which Tatum logged the […]

Charles Barkley made a guest appearance in Game 3 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Fresh off of the NBA Finals coverage, Sir Charles decided to take a blatant shot at Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum as the Hall of Famer provided his […]

The Boston Celtics came really close to winning a championship this season. Unfortunately for them, it just wasn’t written in the stars. Despite the heartbreaking end to their season, however, Celtics head coach Ime Udoka firmly believes that there are still some important things to take away from this brutal loss. The 44-year-old shot-caller acknowledged […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 6, becoming the 2022 NBA Finals champions. Everyone cheering for the Celtics at TD Garden that night was undoubtedly disappointed, but nobody was more upset than Jayson Tatum. The forward led his team through the entire regular season and three full rounds of the playoffs, […]

The Boston Celtics fell short of their ultimate goal, losing to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Unfortunately, Jayson Tatum played a huge part in their inability to get by the Dubs, struggling all series long and failing to live up to the expectations as the organization’s franchise superstar. Nevertheless, there is still […]

The Boston Celtics enjoyed a resurgent 2022 season. Following talk of a rebuild in December, the Celtics completely turned things around and went on to win the Eastern Conference. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum proved that they are one of the best star-studded duos in the NBA. Marcus Smart is an excellent third option. Al […]

Draymond Green has been in a very jovial mood since Thursday’s Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics. The Golden State Warriors star is now a four-time NBA champ, and he’s had no problem screaming this out to the world. Green has been quite active on Twitter since helping the Warriors win their fourth title […]

The Boston Celtics fell just short of the 2022 NBA Finals title, losing to the Golden State Warriors Thursday night. While the Warriors had an outstanding performance on the road, the Celtics underperformed, assisting in the Dubs’ win. One of the biggest underperformers for Boston in Game 6 was Jayson Tatum. The forward only managed […]

The first pick seems like an easy decision on paper. Regardless of criteria, whether best player available or best fit, a team granted with the top selection can get literally whoever they want. In reality, it isn’t so easy. The Orlando Magic have possibly come face-to-face with this brutal truth. Rumors are circulating that the […]