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The Milwaukee Bucks’ formidable two-way play and the Toronto Raptors defending their NBA championship are the prevailing talking points in the Eastern Conference, and rightfully so. But don’t sleep on the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are where they’ve been in each of the last four seasons: near the top of the East. Currently 43-21, the Celtics […]

As of right now, the 2019-20 NBA campaign is slated to resume in late July. Of course, there has been some pushback from some of the players, but for now, let’s operate under the assumption that the season will resume. Only 22 teams will be invited to Disney World for the resumption of the season, […]

Before the 2019-20 season got suspended in March, the Boston Celtics were in third place in the Eastern Conference standings with a stellar 43-21 record. Brad Stevens’ group looked primed to go on a deep playoff run after failing to meet expectations in 2018-19. The Celtics will be among the 22 teams competing in the […]

The Boston Celtics have won 17 championships in franchise history. That’s the result of the front office in Beantown making smart decisions on draft night, during trade season, and free agency. For this piece, we focused on the Celtics’ history with free agents. The organization has been around since 1946, so upon researching and reviewing […]

Kemba Walker will have earned $198,990,001 in NBA money once his current contract with the Boston Celtics expires in the summer of 2023, per Spotrac. Back in 2011, the Charlotte Bobcats (who are now the Charlotte Hornets) drafted Walker with the ninth overall pick in the 2011 draft. Kemba made $1,896,550 during his rookie season […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2011, Kemba Walker has made $90,941,401 through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The Charlotte Bobcats drafted Walker with the ninth overall pick in the 2011 draft out of UConn. The first NBA contract Kemba signed was his rookie deal with the Bobcats. Walker signed a two-year, $4.82 million deal. […]

Kyrie Irving may no longer be the starting point guard for the Boston Celtics, but the Nets star has issued the team’s new stud lead guard, Kemba Walker, a one-on-one challenge Irving and Walker have put on some great shows over the years. Notably, both players are from the New York/New Jersey area — a […]

The NBA season is still up in the air due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that doesn’t mean teams are not preparing for the possible resumption of the season. Prior to the suspension of the season, the Boston Celtics were among the top teams in the Eastern Conference. All-Stars Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum were […]

Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker celebrated his 30th birthday on Friday, and C’s teammate Marcus Smart made sure to give the All-Star guard quite a present to celebrate the big three-0. Smart knew he wouldn’t be able greet his teammate face-to-face due to the social distancing measures still in place, but he still found a […]

After Boston Celtics wingman Jayson Tatum finalized a deal with Jordan Brand last June, he said the fact that Michael Jordan reached out to him was a unique honor. “Nobody signs with Jordan without getting his approval so just having that honor of having him reaching out, wanting me to be a part of the […]

Michael Jordan was the one who drafted now-Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker back in 2011. The Charlotte Hornets (then the Bobcats) selected Walker with the ninth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft after he embarked on a historic run to the national title as a member of the UConn Huskies. Kemba spent his first […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker is the latest star athlete to donate headphones to help students and educators navigate the extended school closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Students and schools around the country have been forced to adopt e-learning measures on the fly, including online music classes. “It’s times like these where we need […]

CHARLOTTE- Kemba Walker may be a member of the Boston Celtics, but his moments in the purple and teal are unforgettable. Walker created a mystique that buzz city needed ever since players like Alonzo Morning, Larry Johnson, Dell Curry, and a few others left. Those three guys put the city of Charlotte on the map […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Kemba Walker says his left knee is “doing well.” After all, he has been getting plenty of rest since the NBA is on lockdown. However, in an interview with A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston, Walker did admit that not having anyone around to give him treatment has been “difficult.” “The knee […]

Before they get to the NBA, many of today’s superstars had a chance to show out in the annual NCAA Tournament. With this year’s tournament canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a good time to look back at some of the best March Madness performances that helped launch the careers of some of the […]

The Boston Celtics have solidified themselves as a legitimate title contender in 2019-20 after enduring a tumultuous and underwhelming stint the season prior. Kemba Walker’s humble character and down to earth nature have allowed him to flourish as the C’s new vocal leader and floor general. Jaylen Brown has blossomed into a two-way star, and […]

Kemba Walker’s late turnover on Sunday certainly cost the Boston Celtics the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But as far as the rest of his teammates are concerned, the blame should not be put on his shoulders alone. Per Jay King of The Athletic, Gordon Hayward — along with other Boston players — came […]

Kemba Walker was certainly frustrated after his late-game gaffe that cost the Boston Celtics the W against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Up one with the ball and just 13.8 seconds left, the game seemed fairly certain for the Celtics. Marcus Smart would then inbound the ball to Walker. However, rather than fouling, Thunder point guards […]

NBA games could look very different in the coming months. The NBA recently released a memo to all 30 teams stating that they should prepare contingency plans in the event that they need to play games in an empty arena due to the spread of the coronavirus. Boston Celtics All-Star Kemba Walker reacted to the […]

Nothing pairs with a basketball game quite like a nice glass of cold beer. However, on Tuesday night, Boston Celtics All-Star guard Kemba Walker inadvertently stopped a fan from enjoying his beverage. Accidentally, Kemba zipped a bullet pass beyond its intended target and hit a courtside fan instead. Unfortunately, the fan’s beer spilled all over […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kemba Walker says he might follow Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum’s lead when it comes to coronavirus precautions. McCollum wrote on Twitter on Saturday that he won’t be signing autographs for the time being. Walker says he might use his own pen when signing autographs for fans: Kemba […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker could be cleared for limited minutes in Tuesday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets, according to a report from NBC Sports Boston. Kemba Walker may play on Tuesday, and if he does, Brad Stevens said his minutes will be limited. — A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) March 2, 2020 […]

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics squared off in a marquee matchup on Saturday night in a thrilling overtime contest that ultimately resulted in the Rockets earning their sixth straight win by a score of 111-110. Both teams still find themselves jockeying for playoff position in the final two months of the regular season. The […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kemba Walker could make his return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Walker is still recovering from a knee injury and won’t play against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. #NEBHInjuryReport Kemba Walker (knee) worked out today and the plan is to have him play 3-on-3 tomorrow. If […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker is aiming toward a return from a knee injury next week. He has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets, but head coach Brad Stevens says he’s set to ramp up his workload over the weekend, according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Walker could be […]

Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics take on James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Walker could return to the lineup after missing games this week due to his knee injury, although nothing has been confirmed yet. The Celtics’ floor general spoke to Rachel Nichols of ESPN about the challenge of facing […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kemba Walker was one of the players who decided to keep his No. 8 jersey in honor of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Walker says he wants to keep Bryant’s legacy going, even though he’s playing for the rival Celtics: “It’s definitely a very special number,” Walker told Rachel […]

For most, the Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations this season. At 39-17, Boston sits in the third spot in the Eastern Conference and have the fourth-best winning percentage in the entire NBA. With the All-Star break now in the rearview mirror, the Celtics need to put the pedal to the metal and gear up for […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker says it was killing him sitting on the bench on Sunday against LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. The Lakers and Celtics played in another classic on Sunday, with LA winning by just two points. Walker, who is out with a knee injury, […]

Kemba Walker said this past offseason one of the reasons he signed with the Boston Celtics in free agency was because of Jayson Tatum. Walker and Tatum hung out in Paris and talked about the possibility of playing together on the Celtics. Fast-forward to today and Walker has had the best seat in the house […]

Kemba Walker could come back to the court in the next few days, with an unlikely probability that he may return against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. However, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens will hope to take it slow with his star’s recovery, according to Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports. Walker has missed the […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker won’t play on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. As every Celtics fan knows by now since it’s been very controversial, Walker has some knee pain after playing in the All-Star Game on an ailing knee: #NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs. Portland: Kemba Walker (sore left knee) – OUTRobert Williams (left hip […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker won’t play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. As every Celtics fan knows by now, Walker has some knee pain: The Celtics say Kemba Walker is out for tomorrow’s game against the Lakers with a sore knee. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) February 23, 2020 Walker […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kemba Walker is trying to play in Sunday’s showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. For that to happen, Walker has to see improvement in his ailing knee: Kemba Walker (knee) said he "is trying to get right" so that he can play vs the #Lakers on Sunday. — A. Sherrod […]

The NBA’s newly redesigned All-Star Game last Sunday in Chicago drew praise for the intensity and competitiveness between the league’s stars. However, one downside of the defensive-focused fourth quarter in pursuit of the “target score” was stars playing a high number of minutes, including Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker. Walker was an All-Star starter […]

Celtics point guard Kemba Walker logged 29 minutes at this season’s All-Star Game. That’s quite a hefty workload, considering the fact that he was on a minutes restriction earlier this month. Following the matchup, the former UConn standout had his knee drained and received an injection to reduce swelling, according to a report from Adam […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker won’t play on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a sore left knee, the team announced Thursday. Walker played 29 minutes in Sunday’s All-Star Game and claimed he played through a minutes restriction in the fourth quarter. This came after he was recently dealing with knee soreness: Kemba […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker played 29 minutes in Sunday’s All-Star Game, just a few weeks after he was dealing with knee soreness. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens isn’t concerned about it, though, so maybe Celtics fans shouldn’t be either: Brad Stevens wasn’t worried about Kemba’s minutes in the All-Star game, and he loved […]

Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker has yet to play a full season under head coach Brad Stevens, but the 43-year-old has already left quite an impression on him. The 29-year-old point guard recently shared an interesting take on Stevens, whom he claimed to be obsessed with all things basketball. Sitting down with Celtics legend Paul […]