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The Boston Celtics are practically running it back with their squad for the title defense. Jayson Tatum just became one of the highest-paid players in league history with Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, and Derrick White staying. While there are a lot of adjustments that Joe Mazzulla and Brad Stevens need to make, their […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is still months away, but the Boston Celtics may have to begin their quest for back-to-back championships without center Kristaps Porzingis. The Latvian big man sustained a number of injuries during the Green Team’s run to the title, as he missed the entirety of the Eastern Conference Semifinals and Conference Finals […]

The Boston Celtics experienced a lot of turnover on their way to banner No. 18. Franchise cornerstones were traded, coaching changes were made, and rosters were overhauled all in the name of another championship. Despite the many shifts, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens was there for nearly all of it. He became the […]

The Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA championship slightly more than a week ago after dominating the NBA during the regular season and putting on one of the best performances in league postseason history. Celtics president Brad Stevens on the Pacers (via @PatMcAfeeShow): "The Pacers were really good. We could've come back to Boston down […]

The Boston Celtics just won the NBA Title and now rumors leading up to the championship are surfacing. From the sounds of it, general manager, Brad Stevens, turned down some massive names via trade that could have changed the course of Boston’s title run this season. Rumors indicate that Stevens turned down trades for five […]

Jaylen Brown is probably the subject of the most vitriol in the Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics system. This means that there was more reason for him to shut his haters up during this NBA Finals run. A lot of it has to do with the way that the team valued him, whether it was still […]

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens just dropped the mic on the critics of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown following his team’s victorious trip to the 2024 NBA Finals. During the course of the postseason, Tatum and Brown faced criticisms despite Boston dominating in each round. Celtics’ Brad Stevens calls out Jaylen Brown, […]

After falling in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 7, the Boston Celtics’ front office knew something had to change. Yet, few expected just how monumental Boston’s roster shake-up would be at the hands of president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. In June, Stevens tried to deal 2023 Sixth Man of the […]

Who would have thought that one of Coach John Calipari’s closest friends and a hot-handed shooter from Oakland would have ushered in a new era of Kentucky basketball? This move to start anew with Arkansas is shocking but not at all unexpected. After having an insanely talented squad with Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham, the […]

The Boston Celtics are the proud owner of the league’s best record, and yet they of all teams would know that there’s no such thing as having too much talent on the roster. Prior to the Celtics’ 125-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, Boston pulled off a trade to bolster the team’s frontcourt […]

The Boston Celtics are in fantastic shape right now. Jayson Tatum and company have the best record in the league at 37-11. They are in the top two in both offense and defense. All things considered, Boston looks poised to finally hoist up banner No. 18 come June. However, the Celtics don’t seem to be […]

After a disappointing finish to the 2022-23 season, the Boston Celtics made major changes. In late June, they completed a massive three-team trade that sent away team leader Marcus Smart and brought in star center Kristaps Porzingis. Although this big move shocked many Boston fans, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens had his eye […]

As the Boston Celtics approach the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline, the team with the best record in the NBA, doesn’t have massive needs, but it does have some. Additional big-men depth given Kristaps Porzingis’ health and Al Horford’s age, guard/wing depth come playoff time behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and another playmaking guard behind Jrue […]

The Boston Celtics have the best record in the league through their first 35 games. At 28-7, Boston is dominating opponents, including a perfect 17-0 record at home. That doesn’t mean Brad Stevens and the Celtics will stay put, though, at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Following a disappointing loss to the Miami Heat in […]

The Boston Celtics have one of the best rosters in the NBA, and a lot of the credit belongs to president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. The coach-turned-front office executive has constructed a talented squad around stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, leading to Boston’s league-best 26-6 record. But before the Stevens era, Danny Ainge […]

The Boston Celtics have one of the best starting lineups in the NBA, but that doesn’t mean they’re standing still ahead of the trade deadline on February 8. Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk, who spent the first four seasons of his career in Boston, is reportedly being monitored by the Celtics, per NBA insider Marc Stein. […]

The Boston Celtics are just days away from beginning their 2023-24 campaign for an NBA championship. Last season, the C’s were only a game away from the Finals after falling short in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. In the wake of the disappointing finish, Boston’s front office got to work this summer. Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics are about to tip off preseason play, but that doesn’t mean their offseason is over. On Sunday, point guard Payton Pritchard agreed to a four-year, $30 million contract extension with the Celtics. The 25-year-old has been with the Celtics since he was drafted in 2020, however, he has never played more than […]

Players don’t always have any say in what goes on in the front office, so you can never be sure how they’ll react to a big trade. However, it’s safe to say that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is a fan of the front office’s recent move for two-time All-Star Jrue Holiday. Although the massive […]

The Boston Celtics made some major moves this offseason, with their last one being an all-out effort to bring in two-time All-Star Jrue Holiday. While the former Milwaukee Buck has no previous ties to the C’s, Boston’s front office has apparently wanted him for some time. During Holiday’s introduction to the media on Wednesday, Celtics […]

When the Boston Celtics failed to outlast the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals this past May, some changes were expected, nay demanded. But fans will be rooting for a vastly different team when the new season tips off in a few weeks, courtesy of the wheeling and dealing Brad Stevens. The latest fireworks […]

The Boston Celtics are hoping to improve upon last season’s performance with another trip to the NBA Finals. With that said, former coach and current general manager Brad Stevens recently offered an update on the team’s interest in legendary, high-flying forward Blake Griffin. It was revealed by Stevens that the Celtics have interest in bringing […]

Injuries always seem to loom large for the Boston Celtics, but ahead of the 2023-24 season, there’s plenty of good news. According to Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens, the C’s should be fully healthy for next week’s training camp. That includes reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon, who suffered an elbow […]

The Boston Celtics don’t have a full roster yet, and a familiar name is hoping they’ll save him a spot. Former Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers is currently an unrestricted free agent, but at 31 years old he still has something to offer. Rivers, the son of coach Doc Rivers, is very familiar with the […]

The NBA offseason is winding down, yet the Boston Celtics still have a few things to address. The Celtics’ biggest concern is filling the last two vacancies on the roster, one of which may or may not be occupied by unrestricted free agent forward Blake Griffin. Griffin spent the 15th year of his long career […]

Hearing the word “injury” in any sentence involving Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is cause for concern. The 2018 All-Star has been plagued by various injuries throughout his eight-year career, and he was most recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The Latvian big man was just dealt to the C’s earlier this summer, so many began […]

In recent years, the Boston Celtics have gotten the best opportunities to win an NBA championship. Continuity was always their strategy with Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Brad Stevens. Although, that has not worked out for them and they switched things up. They acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards in exchange for […]

Three-point shooting and good screens are what define the Joe Mazzulla-led Boston Celtics system. It is no surprise that this team is obsessed with big men who can shoot from all three levels of scoring. The addition of Kristaps Porzingis to the stacked duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown all but proved this. Although, […]

Cap space tends to be a problem for teams who want to put themselves in a win-now situation. Franchises often give a lot to maintain a core out of loyalty. Although, doing otherwise may act as a disservice to the players they developed for a long time. A lot of Boston Celtics fans feel this […]

After numerous delays, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has finally made history by agreeing to the richest NBA deal ever. The 26-year-old is now set to make $304 million over five years with his new supermax contract extension, per NBA insider Shams Charania. It’s also worth noting that all that money is fully guaranteed and […]

Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin provided a veteran presence off the bench last year, yet there’s no guarantee he’ll be back in Beantown this season. According to Brian Robb of MassLive, there’s been little talk of a new deal for the unrestricted free agent. Instead, the six-time All-Star could be headed to another team in […]

A potential contract extension for Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been delayed numerous times this summer. At last though, negotiations are reportedly set to resume next week. According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe, Brown has returned from an NBPA retreat in Spain and is ready to discuss his future as a Celtic. ‘With […]

One of the biggest questions of the Boston Celtics’ offseason has been whether or not two-time All-Star Jaylen Brown is getting a massive contract extension. While that significant issue hasn’t been answered yet, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens seems to think everything is on track. During Boston’s 2023 Summer League play in Las […]

The Boston Celtics came up short once again last season in their quest to raise Banner 18 at the TD Garden, sending general manager Brad Stevens back to the drawing board. And after two strong offseasons to start his tenure in charge of the teams’ front office, Stevens has once again made some solid moves […]

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been competing in the Eastern Conference finals for far too long. The Boston Celtics have only earned one NBA Finals berth throughout the stints of their young core. It can only take so long for Brad Stevens to shake the roster up in order to increase their chances of […]

The Boston Celtics have been active this offseason, yet they still haven’t crossed the biggest item off their summer to-do list: Extending Jaylen Brown. After making an All-NBA team last season, the two-time All-Star is eligible for a huge payday. With the supermax contract in play, Brown could make up to $295 million over five […]

Championship windows close quickly in the NBA, and the Boston Celtics seem to be aware of that this offseason. After a disappointing Eastern Conference Finals exit against the Miami Heat, Boston’s front office got to work. The Celtics formed a wild three-team trade for Kristaps Porziņģis and got the city its third star alongside Jayson […]

The Boston Celtics have already traded Javonte Green away, yet that doesn’t mean the Chicago Bulls wing wouldn’t want a potential reunion, as the latest NBA rumors indicate. Green has had a long journey to the NBA, as he bounced around multiple European leagues after going undrafted in 2015. Following an impressive showing in the […]

The Boston Celtics have been active this offseason, so much so that almost every one of their guards has been mentioned in trade talks. Ironically, point guard Marcus Smart, who was previously the longest-tenured Celtic, has been the only one to actually get dealt so far. Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon was […]