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The Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday to win their second straight game, but the victory may have come at a cost. Marcus Smart sustained an injury in the game and wasn’t able to return. Smart suffered a knee contusion early in the third quarter of the contest after hitting Zach Collins […]

Boston Celtics star Marcus Smart made history last season when he became the first point guard to win the Defensive Player of the Year award since Gary Payton achieved the same feat nearly three decades ago. It was an undeniably remarkable feat for Smart, but unsurprisingly, there are some who believe that the trophy should […]

If you saw the manner by which Marcus Smart was ejected during the Boston Celtics’ humiliating blowout loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, then you probably knew that he was going to get slapped with a hefty fine by the NBA. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year completely went off by […]

The NBA has announced that Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for a profanity-laced tirade toward an official during his team’s blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. “Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official, it was announced today by […]

Boston Celtics star Marcus Smart couldn’t hold back his frustration on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading to his second technical foul and ejection late in the third quarter. Making matters uglier, Smart had to be held back by Celtics interim coach Joe Mazzulla as he tried to confront referees following his technical foul. […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was among the many in attendance to watch the Oklahoma State Cowboys in Stillwater Monday against the visiting West Virginia Mountaineers. He also appeared to have helped his alma mater score a 67-60 win over Bob Huggins’ team, thanks to a technical foul assessed on West Virginia basketball star  Erik […]

With the NBA trade deadline looming in just over a month, rumors and potential packages have been swirling around the league. There was even rumored interest in Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, however these reports likely won’t come to fruition. The chances the C’s deal Pritchard before the Feb. 9 deadline are slim to none, according […]

Marcus Smart just had the best Christmas ever. Not only did the Boston Celtics trashed the Milwaukee Bucks, but he also got his ring on the same day. It’s not an NBA championship ring, of course. He and the Celtics are still working on that. What he got is even better, though, as he finally […]

Marcus Smart is always pivotal to the Boston Celtics’ success. But the reigning Defensive Player of the Year’s impact looms even larger against the Milwaukee Bucks, though, making his status for his team’s highly anticipated Christmas matchup with Giannis Antetokounmpo and company especially significant. Celtics fans got good news on that front shortly before tipoff […]

The Boston Celtics received a pair of injury report updates on Marcus Smart and Robert Williams ahead of their Friday night clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves, per CelticsBlog on Twitter. Smart is reportedly probable for the game, but Williams is questionable due to an illness. Smart had previously been dealing with an illness. But he […]

Al Horford will be available for the Boston Celtics’ Friday matchup with the Orlando Magic, per the Celtics Twitter account. However, the Celtics also report that Marcus Smart is questionable due to a non-COVID illness. The Celtics aren’t expected to face much trouble against the underwhelming Magic. Nevertheless, the Al Horford update is important for […]

The Boston Celtics squandered a 20-point lead against the rival Los Angeles Lakers in what was easily their wildest game of the season. However, Marcus Smart and the Celtics fought back and got the victory on the road, all while their starting point guard was on the verge of throwing up. During a crazy battle […]

The Boston Celtics are 25 games into their 2022-23 campaign, and what a fantastic start it has been. At 20-5, the Celtics sit atop the NBA standings with the league’s best record, and much of that is due to the stellar play of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But in addition to Boston’s burgeoning superstars, […]

The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics remain each other’s nemesis as the two were locked in yet another tight contest on Friday night. Despite Jaylen Brown’s best efforts, the Heat still came out on top in overtime, 120-116. The Heat almost won in regulation after Jimmy Butler, fresh off a return from injury, sank a […]

The Boston Celtics did it all during their blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets. They racked up 140 points, had players set career highs, and tied an impressive league record. After a 45-point first quarter from the Celtics, the game was over before it started. The Green Team shot an incredible 59.1 percent from the […]

The Boston Celtics have come out of the 2022-23 gates on fire, as they now own the current best record in the NBA at 14-4, with their latest effort being a 125-112 win over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, whom Doncic deemed as the best duo in the league, […]

The Boston Celtics are hosting the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night on ESPN. In what was expected to be a tight contest, the Celtics have blown the game open, dropping 70 points in the first half. They lead 70-49 at the break. The stars are showing out in this one, but even Celtics point guard Marcus […]

The injury bug has rarely been kind to the Boston Celtics, and it has reared its ugly head again. Before Boston’s third matchup of the season against the Chicago Bulls, point guard Marcus Smart revealed more information about his injured right ankle, via Adam Himmelsbach. This ankle inflammation has bothered Smart for a while, as […]

Blake Griffin never entered the game for the Boston Celtics on Monday night, yet was still critical in the team’s comeback win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His help didn’t come in the form of playing time, but rather a piece of advice he gave to Celtics point guard Marcus Smart. When Jayson Tatum was […]

The red-hot Boston Celtics just logged their seventh consecutive win on Monday night with a hard-fought 126-122 victory over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. After the game, interim head coach Joe Mazulla singled out one particular individual for the effort he’s put in for the squad throughout this torrid run. According to Mazulla, […]

A familiar face surprised Marcus Smart at his charity event on Thursday night, and it’s sure to make every fan of the Boston Celtics smile. Two-time All-Star and Celtics hero Isaiah Thomas returned to Boston for Smart’s annual bowling bash. Although several celebrities attend the event and help raise money for the reigning DPOY’s YounGameChanger […]

Ime Udoka is reportedly expected to replace Steve Nash as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, despite the Boston Celtics suspending Udoka for the season for an improper relationship with a team employee. Celtics guard Marcus Smart is particularly confused by this turn of events, and it’s clear that he’s unhappy with how things were […]

On Thursday, a video went viral online of a special needs kid at Arvin High School in California getting brutally bullied by his peers as they shaved his head and laughed at him. Shortly after the video surfaced, Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons reacted to the sickening act, asking fans to find the kids’ […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics have been rivals for decades and decades. From the battles between Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to the literal fight between Julius Erving and Larry Bird to now, the blood has always run hot between the Sixers and Celtics. For the past few years, Joel Embiid and Marcus Smart have […]

Joel Embiid and Marcus Smart’s brush-up during the Boston Celtics’ Opening Night win over the Philadelphia 76ers stole headlines. However, this wasn’t the first time Embiid and Smart went back-and-forth. Sixers’ staff writer Sean Barnard reports that Embiid’s first ever Instagram post was him dunking over Smart. And his caption certainly threw shade Smart’s way. […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid admits he himself was surprised to end up in a dust-up with both Boston Celtics stars Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown. For those who missed it, Embiid got involved in a heated altercation with the two Celtics early in the third quarter of their season opener. It all started […]

In what was a surprise to virtually no one, the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics matchup featured a fracas between a few of the features stars. Joel Embiid and Marcus Smart got tangled up underneath the paint and things got physical quickly. Check out the two fiery competitors get heated after going for a rebound: […]

Opening night between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics was not short in action. Emotions were running high as these two teams tried their best to make a statement on the first day of the new season. It was only a matter of time before tempers started to flare between the Sixers and the […]

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden really thought that he had a repeat of his Wesley Johnson moment against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart… until he didn’t. In their NBA Opening Night showdown on Wednesday, Harden gave himself all the space and time he needed for an easy 3-pointer after breaking the ankles of the reigning […]

The Boston Celtics got more bad news on Friday in what has already been a chaotic preseason finale against the Toronto Raptors. Marcus Smart had to leave the game early after a concerning incident on the court Smart accidentally slipped on a wet spot on the floor while the Celtic were on offense. According to […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is no stranger to physicality, but even he thought Draymond Green took it too far when he struck Jordan Poole during a Golden State Warriors morning practice. The long-time Celtic was asked about the Golden State brawl and remarked that it wasn’t out of the ordinary. Tempers flare in the […]

It’s no secret that Patrick Beverley feels slighted by the fact that he’s never won the Defensive Player of the Year award. The Los Angeles Lakers veteran firmly believes that he’s the best defender in the entire NBA, which is why he feels that it’s a travesty that he’s been snubbed for the DPOY title […]

Marcus Smart has never been one to shy away from saying how he feels and he continued that this weekend with his thoughts on the Boston Celtics addition of veteran forward Blake Griffin via Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. Marcus Smart on Blake Griffin: "Love it…He’s not above the rim anymore, but he still […]

The Boston Celtics were two wins away from the franchise’s 18th World Championship. However, the Golden State Warriors won the final three games of the NBA Finals to take home the title. It’s back to the drawing board for the Celtics and no one is more eager to do that than point guard Marcus Smart. […]

The Boston Celtics decision to suspend their head coach Ime Udoka for the entire 2022-23 season has shocked the entire NBA world, including the Celtics own players. While some folks are intent on making sure Udoka gets left in the past, Boston’s point guard Marcus Smart offered a different opinion on the matter that will […]

Boston Celtics star Marcus Smart is without a doubt one of the most intense individuals in the NBA. He’s had his fair share of on-court altercations against his opponents, and he’s not exactly the most well-loved player among opposing fans. Smart has had more than a few battles against the Celtics’ Eastern Conference rivals, the […]

The Boston Celtics were one of the last teams standing in 2021-22, making a run all the way to the NBA Finals but ultimately falling short against the Golden State Warriors. Many believe the C’s are a legitimate contender again heading into 2022-23 and one of the favorites to come out of the East, but […]

The Boston Celtics came so close to winning the franchise’s 18th title in the 2022 NBA Finals and even led the series 2-1, but Golden State Warriors franchise icon Stephen Curry dropped 43 points in a soul-crushing Game 4 defeat which the Celtics couldn’t really recover from, eventually losing in six games. And it was […]

Marcus Smart is not one bit bothered by trade rumors. In fact, the Boston Celtics guard sees it as a compliment when someone is mentioned in such talks. While others see being in trade rumors as being unwanted by their current team, Smart thinks differently. After all, on the opposite end is a franchise ready […]