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Boston Celtics All-Star Kemba Walker is being listed as questionable for Friday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks due to flu-like symptoms. Walker, who joined the Celtics this past offseason, missed Thursday morning’s practice session due to the illness. Jaylen Brown, who has also been dealing with an illness, was able to participate in practice […]

The Boston Celtics are back on the right track after reeking of dysfunction for much of the 2018-19 campaign. They own one of the league’s best records at 22-8, and Celtics fans should thank the trio of Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown for that. Walker has acted as the antithesis of Kyrie Irving […]

Boston Celtics stars Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown became the first pair of teammates to each drill five 3-pointers on Christmas Day during Wednesday’s win over the Toronto Raptors: Jaylen Brown and Kemba Walker are the first teammates in NBA history to each make 5 threes on Christmas 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VdGcW1Qdw6 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 25, […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum notched his career-high in scoring in the team’s convincing 119-93 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday at the TD Garden. The 21-year-old Duke product sizzled with 39 points on 15-for-29 shooting (51.7 percent) from the field and 4-of-9 from three (44. percent) in 35 minutes of play. He also […]

Devonte’ Graham has been one of the pleasant surprises for a rebuilding Charlotte Hornets. The second-year guard is leading the team in scoring, taking the brief teachings he was able to soak in from Kemba Walker and Tony Parker — the two point guards ahead of him during his rookie season. Graham put up only […]

The Boston Celtics are always contending for a spot in the NBA playoffs, so it’s understandable that the pressure is high on them. However, it seems like Kemba Walker is not affected by the pressure surrounding the club. Semi Ojeleye, who has been with the team since 2017, is fascinated that Walker is positivity in […]

The Boston Celtics came up big on Tuesday, securing an impressive 109-103 victory against the Dallas Mavericks in their home floor. Following the game, Celtics superstar Kemba Walker could not help but praise all the Celtics fans that came through to show their support in the American Airlines Arena in Dallas. “I love Boston fans” […]

The development of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were key going into this season for the Boston Celtics. Prior to the team’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle mentioned Brown, Tatum along with point guard Kemba Walker as “All-Star caliber players.” Rick Carlisle calls Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, and […]

The Boston Celtics suffered their first home loss on Thursday, as they were unable to fend off the challenge of the the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers big man Joel Embiid made sure that his team would come away with the victory, with the All-Star center logging 38 points (12-of-21 from the field, 12-of-14 from the stripe), […]

Welcome to the league, Matisse Thybulle. No, Thybulle did not get dunked on. Instead, Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker practically sat on his back as he converted an absurd three-pointer plus the foul against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. 3️⃣ + 1️⃣ pic.twitter.com/RJ5KH81e1X — Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 13, 2019 Thybulle chased Walker off […]

Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics hit the road this evening to take on the Indiana Pacers. It was a big game between two potential contenders in the Eastern Conference and many felt like the Celtics would end up taking it, especially with Victor Oladipo still out for Indiana. As many have come to expect, […]

The Boston Celtics came into Bankers Life Fieldhouse as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference and in the midst of a four-game win streak. After outscoring the Indiana Pacers 37-23 in the third quarter and opening up 10-point leading going into the fourth, things weren’t looking great for the home team. The […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker has become known for his explosive offensive arsenal over the past handful of seasons and he put it on display once again Wednesday versus the Indiana Pacers, making a gorgeous dish to Jaylen Brown for two points with a touch of flare as he capped it off with a […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens believes that Kemba Walker’s work ethic and love of the game is what makes him special. Brad Stevens on what makes Kemba Walker special: "His work ethic and his love of basketball." — Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) December 10, 2019 Stevens gave a specific example of how Walker displayed this […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has missed several games through the early stages of this season due to a broken left hand. However, the former Butler Bulldog has recovered, and he’s expected to be available for Monday night’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Teammates, including Kemba Walker, are excited for the possibility of Hayward’s return […]

Boston Celtics star guard Kemba Walker has called Jaylen Brown the X-Factor of their team, per Jay King of The Athletic. “When Jaylen gets going I think he’s the X-factor for us. When he has it going he definitely gives us a lot more options — and he’s been playing well all year.” Kemba Walker […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens heaped praise on Kemba Walker, calling him “one of the best leaders” he has ever been around. "He's one of the best leaders I've been around. He brings the most out of the guys he's playing with." – #Celtics Brad Stevens when asked about Kemba Walker's leadership. — A. […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kemba Walker is already putting on a show against the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. Just a few minutes into the game, Walker finished a ridiculous reverse layup while appearing to take a bit of contact on the break: What a finish by Kemba Walker! […]

After an emotional game for the Boston Celtics at home against the Kyrie Irving-less Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, the Celtics re-matched with their Atlantic Division rival on Friday evening on the road, losing by five points. However, starting point guard Kemba Walker was not thrilled with a perceived poor non-call by the officials late in […]

The Boston Celtics replaced Kyrie Irving with Kemba Walker, who is loved in Boston already since he seems to be the anti-Irving type. Walker, who is good friends with Irving, is hoping Celtics fans will move on from their hatred of Irving since he’s on the Brooklyn Nets now: Kemba Walker on good friend Kyrie […]

Though he wasn’t with the team due to a shoulder injury, Boston Celtics fans hurled chants and boos in Kyrie Irving’s direction during Wednesday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets inside TD Garden. The two teams met again on Friday afternoon, and Nets fans wanted to return the favor to Kemba Walker. Walker was fouled […]

There has recently been a lot of talk about the possibility of the NBA deciding to shake things up by completely reshaping the league’s format. Commissioner Adam Silver has led the charge in this regard, which has been met by some mixed reactions within and around the NBA. One of the proposed changes is a […]

At this point in the season, it would be safe to say that Kemba Walker has successfully transitioned as the new cornerstone superstar of the Boston Celtics. The three-time All-Star has been killing it for the C’s of late, and Wednesday night was no exception, as he led his team to another victory against a […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is in awe of Kemba Walker’s first game after the scary neck injury. In their 121-110 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Walker dropped 39 points, six rebounds and four assists. After the game, Stevens commended Walker’s huge shots that allowed the Celtics to stay in the game. […]

Because of his neck injury, Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker didn’t play on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. As a result, Walker’s consecutive games streak was broken, and he’s still pissed about it: That one game would have been his 159th consecutive game. It’s a testament to his competitiveness that Walker was less than […]

Kemba Walker survived a scary-looking injury during the second quarter of Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets after being stretchered off the court. The Boston Celtics floor general admitted he had a bit of numbness in his fingers but “it went away pretty fast,” according to Jay King of The Athletic. “Thank God I’m OK […]

The atmosphere with the Boston Celtics this season has been different now that Kemba Walker is leading the group instead of Kyrie Irving. Walker just has a calmer and more positive presence than Irving, who is one of the most mercurial players we have in the NBA despite being an elite talent. Via Jay King […]

Kemba Walker’s infectious positivity and great interpersonal skills are already the talk of the town in the Boston Celtics’ locker room. Former Charlotte Hornets teammate Marvin Williams isn’t surprised by the least to see his longtime friend thriving on a new team: “Not surprised,” said Williams when asked about Boston’s hot start, according to ESPN’s […]

Danny Ainge was forced to make a quick pivot in free agency after Kyrie Irving made his intentions known of a likely return to his old stomping grounds and signing with the Brooklyn Nets. The Boston Celtics president of basketball operations replaced an All-Star point guard for another, but he’s noticed the infusion of joy […]

The basketball world froze and held its breath Friday night while Boston Celtics point guard was strapped to a stretcher following a scary collision with teammate Semi Ojeleye. Fortunately, Walker avoided a serious injury, but in a Twitter thread, Jay King, the Celtics’ reporter for The Athletic, explained how team doctor Tony Schena told him […]

As expected, Boston Celtics star point guard Kemba Walker won’t play on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. Walker suffered a neck injury last Friday night in a collision with Semi Ojeleye. He was diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms, then released from a Boston hospital on the same night. Kemba Walker and Daniel Theis will not play […]

Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker will thankfully be okay after what looked to be a very scary head/neck injury suffered on Friday night, which required him to be taken off the court on a stretcher. Walker is still listed as doubtful for Monday’s game against the Sacramento Kings as he recovers from a neck sprain, […]

Kemba Walker gave many a Boston Celtics fan a scare when he had to be taken off the floor on a stretcher. However, it seems like their worries will be put to rest as the team confirmed that he will not be taking time off the team. Head coach Brad Stevens gave a quick update […]

One of the scariest sights for parents is seeing their child get hurt, so when Andrea Walker saw how her son Kemba Walker lie motionless after colliding head first with teammate Semi Ojeleye in their game versus the Denver Nuggets Friday, she was scared. The Boston Celtics star was carted out on a stretcher after […]

The Boston Celtics were able to dodge a bullet with regards to Kemba Walker’s injury. Head coach Brad Stevens knows this and he says that the team is lucky that the All-Star guard wasn’t diagnosed with anything serious after he crashed headfirst into Semi Ojeleye in the second quarter of their loss to the Denver […]

Injuries in professional sports happen often, but it’s the scary ones that can make the average fan feel queasy. Seeing nasty falls, collisions or gravity-defying injuries easily puts sports in perspective. While the athletes we watch can perform superhuman acts, they are still human after all. An athlete can perform the spectacular today, and never […]

Boston Celtics fans were subjected to a scary scene on Friday night when Kemba Walker had to be stretchered off the floor after colliding with teammate Semi Ojeleye. Although subsequent tests were extremely encouraging — Walker was merely experiencing mild concussion-like symptoms — further tests have led to a “doubtful” designation for Boston’s game against […]

The Boston Celtics, their faithful fans, and the rest of the concerned NBA awaiting some good news on Kemba Walker’s status could breathe a collective sigh of relief for now. The All-Star point guard’s tests were earlier reported to be on the positive side but not only that, he has been cleared for release by […]

Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker looked like he suffered a terrible neck injury after crashing into Semi Ojeleye’s chest in their game against the Denver Nuggets. Fans then watched in horror as the 29-year-old was stretched off the floor. To make things worse, Marcus Smart revealed that Boston’s top summer acquisition had been dealing with […]