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Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter has no shame in his game. As part of a tweet that he titled “#MondayMotivation,” the Turkish-born center revealed some of the bloopers from his Monday morning workout routine. At 6-11, Kanter should have no issue dunking, right? Well, “not so fast,” as Lee Corso would say. In the […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter had some one-on-one time with Miss California USA 2018 Kelley Johnson. We mean this in the literal sense, as the veteran big actually played one-on-one basketball with the beauty queen. Well, it did not turn out in the best of ways for Kanter, as Johnson appears to have done […]

New Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has always been an outspoken activist and critic of injustice, and the weekend’s pair of tragic mass shootings isn’t stopping the big man from Turkey from expressing his strong opinions. Kanter, who the Celtics signed to a two-year, $10 million deal over the summer in free agency, took to […]

The Boston Celtics basically lost their entire frontcourt this offseason, as they traded away Aron Baynes and saw Al Horford and Marcus Morris walk via free agency. What was once a prominent strength of the team has now become one of its biggest question marks, and while the Celtics did add some pieces this summer, […]

A lot of athletes have specific trainers that they like to work with in rehabilitation. Celtics big man Enes Kanter was no different, but you probably wouldn’t expect him to practice Yoga with WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Paige as part of his recovery. That’s right. As part of his rehab program, Kanter sought […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter is very excited to play with his new All-Star teammate Kemba Walker. Although Kanter never played with Walker before, he had a lot of great things to say about the veteran point guard. In an interview with HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, the Turkish big man lauded Kemba’s leadership and ability to […]

The New York Knicks drew plenty of flak for failing to sign a single star free agent this summer, but former Knicks frontcourt man Enes Kanter has nothing but love for his former team. Now with the Boston Celtics, Kanter–who played in 125 games for New York–told Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype that he thinks that […]

New center for the Boston Celtics Enes Kanter has a loaded history with the Turkish government and its president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Kanter, a 27-year-old citizen of Turkey, has been outspoken about human rights violations in his home country and alleges President Erdogan of being a dictator, even comparing him to Adolf Hitler. Kanter is […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter, newly signed as of this offseason, has been often criticized due to his game, which almost entirely consists of hugging the basket and staying in the paint. In a recent interview, however, Kanter says he’s changing that about his game. Via Alex Kennedy in HoopsHype: Now, the league has changed […]

New Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has some history with critics who have been skeptical about his impact in the most important games. Kanter, 27, has spent eight seasons in the NBA, playing most recently for the New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers this past season. Before that, Kanter spent three-plus years with the […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter is extremely high on his new teammates, the young wings Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. After speaking about signing with Boston because he believes they’re contenders suited to win next season, Kanter, 27, also brought up his new teammates and mentioned how they could be All-Stars next season. Via Alex […]

There’s one main reason former unrestricted free agent center Enes Kanter signed with the Boston Celtics in the offseason: to win an NBA title. In a Q&A with HoopsHype, Kanter, 27, hyped up his new team, claiming the Celtics are legitimate contenders in the NBA despite the loss of All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Al Horford. […]

The highly-publicized spat between Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter and the current administration of his home nation of Turkey seems to just keep getting more heated. Most recently, the Turkish government accused the outspoken Kanter of being a liar for his declarations pertaining to the administration’s involvement in the cancellation of Kanter’s youth camp. […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter had plans of hosting a free basketball camp at the Islamic Center of Long Island, but the Turkish government has apparently used its influence to have the clinic canceled. Kanter, who is a devout Muslim of Turkish descent, sent out an official statement with regards to the camp’s cancellation […]

New Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter met with Senators Ed Markey (D – Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D – Ore.) on Tuesday as he looks to solve his asylum status. Kanter, 27, has been feuding with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who he has publicly called as an authoritarian and “Hitler of our century.” […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder big man Enes Kanter sent his birthday wishes to ‘Stache Brother’ Steven Adams through a video compilation of some of their best moments as teammates. Happy birthday to the ugly looking Stache Brother 😂 @RealStevenAdams 👨🏻#KingOfNewZeland 🇳🇿 Love You Brother ♥️ pic.twitter.com/F2hP9YfX08 — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) July 20, 2019 It may […]

With his continuous political bout against his home nation of Turkey, Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter has felt some relief upon learning that there are a number of important people in the United States that have his back. One such personality is no less than U.S. Senator Ed Markey, who recently pledged that he […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has made a sequel to his prior cheat day video, and this time he brought along teammate Tacko Fall. Kanter’s original cheat meal went viral when he filmed himself eating about every cheat food you can think of. There was burgers, hot dogs, pizza, and sushi. Kanter proceeded to create […]

Former Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter sent out a heartwarming tweet to the team after spending the second half of the 2018-19 season with them. The Blazers were quick to respond with their thanks and well wishes: One of the best experiences in my career. 💯 What an amazing city, organization and fan base.Thanks for […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter is one of the funniest players in the league. He’s got a great personality and is always trying to make people laugh. Kanter knows his cheerful attitude is going to be important for the Celtics in 2019-20 after everything that happened last season in the Boston locker room. The […]

Enes Kanter seems to be having a lot of fun already as a member of the Boston Celtics. Shortly after his introductory press conference, Kanter decided to play a full-court five-on-five game with some kids. He even wore his complete Celtics uniform: Enes Kanter really out here in full jersey playing 5-on-5 with young campers […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter plans to meet with U.S. Senator Ed Markey to find a solution for traveling to Toronto next season so he can play against the Raptors in Canada when the Celtics go up there. Kanter’s passport is currently suspended by Turkey for his criticism of the government. Enes Kanter, whose […]

Before committing to the Boston Celtics in free agency, Enes Kanter called Evan Turner to ask about his experience playing for Brad Stevens. Turner played for Stevens for two seasons. Kanter and Turner were teammates this past year on the Portland Trail Blazers. Once Kanter heard positive things about Stevens from Turner, his decision to […]

Playing for the Boston Celtics has plenty of draws. It is a storied franchise with an excellent history, and it is centered in a state known for sports dominance. The Red Sox, the Bruins, and the Patriots are all powerhouses with serious star power. Now that center Enes Kanter is officially part of the Boston […]

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge says the team’s post-draft “plan A” this offseason was to sign point guard Kemba Walker and big man Enes Kanter. The Celtics accomplished their goal, as they acquired Walker in a sign-and-trade deal with the Charlotte Hornets and agreed to a free-agent deal with Kanter. Everyone inside […]

The Boston Celtics held an introductory press conference for Enes Kanter and Kemba Walker on Wednesday morning. During the event, Kanter revealed that Walker called him from Danny Ainge’s phone earlier this offseason in an effort to recruit his services. “He didn’t call me from his phone,” Kanter said during Wednesday’s introductory presser. “He called […]

Enes Kanter has been a fan favorite at every stop of his NBA career. During his introductory press conference with the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, the veteran big man made a pointed effort to endear himself to his new team’s fanbase, taking an implicit shot at the departed player many believe was the biggest source […]

Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge had high praises for one of the team’s newest players, Enes Kanter. Introducing the Turkish big man to the Celtics nation via a press release, Ainge lauded Kanter’s ability to rebound and score in the paint. The veteran executive also said that he believes Enes can improve one more […]

It looks like Kemba Walker recruited Enes Kanter to the Boston Celtics this summer. Kanter, who signed a two-year, $9.7 million deal with the Celtics, says he got a phone call from Walker on general manager Danny Ainge’s phone which sealed the deal for him to join Boston. “One of the reasons I picked Boston […]

The Boston Celtics’ newest player, Enes Kanter, recently posted a collection of photos from fans who made fun of Kyrie Irving’s jersey, replacing it with his surname at the back since he’s also going to wear No. 11 for Boston. Apparently, Jaylen Brown liked what he saw. Observe: https://twitter.com/HeartofNBA/status/1150107563465293824 Now, this could be taken as […]

Boston Celtics fans have found a way to recycle their old Kyrie Irving jerseys. Instead of tossing the jerseys, resourceful fans have simply converted them into Enes Kanter jerseys with a sharpie and a strip of tape. The funny move was not lost on Kanter, who posted all the remade jerseys on his Instagram account. […]

Enes Kanter surely knows how to make a fuss on social media. On Tuesday, the newest Boston Celtics big man gave fans a sneak peek on what he claims is the biggest #CheatDay he has ever had. The Turkish center had a lot on his plate for his enormous feast – a ton of pizzas, […]

The Boston Celtics’ starting center job is up for grabs. Al Horford manned the position for the majority of the past three seasons, but the 33-year-old defected to the rival Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. Horford sometimes started at the four when head coach Brad Stevens inserted Aron Baynes into the first unit, but the […]

New Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter was ready to clap back at Fox Sports 1 personality Nick Wright, who called him a “disaster” when analyzing the turnaround the Celtics had after the departures of Kyrie Irving, Al Horford, and Terry Rozier. “The Boston Celtics’ plan was Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Al Horford. That has turned […]

I’m not sure there has ever been an NBA free agency period that has come and gone as fast as this year’s. Most of the deals were agreed upon before the period even officially opened at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, and now, there are only a few loose ends left to tie. This summer […]

Damian Lillard refuted a previous text statement from former teammate Enes Kanter, who claimed he got six minutes to decide whether he’d be willing to re-sign with the Portland Trail Blazers or not. The Turkish big man claimed to feel pressured by the front office and not given time to reach out to his family […]

New Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter spoke about his decision to turn down a return to the Portland Trail Blazers after a rousing stint in the postseason that saw its end in the Western Conference Finals. The 6-foot-11 center told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated via text about his reasoning for leaving Rip City […]

The Boston Celtics have agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with free agent center Enes Kanter, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The deal will have a second-year player option. His acquisition will help make up for the loss of center Al Horford, who opted out of the $30.1 million remaining in the […]

Free agent big man Enes Kanter is set to have a discussion with multiple teams regarding his potential destination next season. According to sources, the Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics will be giving him a phone call once free agency begins. Blazers free agent center Enes Kanter is expected to have a phone […]