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The Boston Celtics’ impressive victory over the Washington Wizards in their play-in tournament matchup could be a costly one. Shooting guard Marcus Smart injured his right ankle after he got tangled up with Bradley Beal in the second quarter, and it could be a lingering issue as they advance in the NBA Playoffs. But after […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens’ status has been a pretty consistent topic of discussion in the midst of a frustrating season, but his job is safe. Adrian Wojnarowski discussed Stevens’ future with the Celtics on ESPN’s Get Up program Tuesday morning, saying Stevens will be back in Boston next season: “Brad Stevens … is going […]

It has been a miserable stretch for the Boston Celtics as the limp towards the finish line of the regular season. In their most recent contest, the Celtics lost to the underwhelming and otherwise awful Cleveland Cavaliers. The loss locked up a spot in the play-in tournament for Boston, something unimaginable at the start of […]

It’s no secret that the Boston Celtics have not been the best team in the NBA this season. As a matter of fact, some might even say that despite all that they have achieved in the past few years, this team has still failed to live up to the lofty expectations many had/have on them. […]

The naysayers were quick to count out the Boston Celtics after news of Jaylen Brown’s season-ending injury hit. If you ask Boston head coach Brad Stevens, however, the season is definitely far from over for his Celtics. Coach Steven acknowledged how significant Brown’s loss will be for the team, but was also quick to remind […]

The Boston Celtics’ season from hell continued when it was announced Monday that star Jaylen Brown would miss the rest of the season with a wrist injury. This was just the latest setback in a season full of them for a team that reached the Eastern Conference Finals last season and had high expectations coming […]

Earlier in the day, Boston Celtics fans were viciously booing their team as they headed into the locker room at halftime with a huge deficit against the San Antonio Spurs. After a horrid first-half performance, Boston took a complete u-turn in the second half with Jayson Tatum leading the charge for what turned out to […]

The Boston Celtics experienced a rough outing against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. The Celtics suffered a 125-104 loss and it was never particularly close. The Hornets ran the Celtics out of the gym with their speed and scoring, and their switchability gave the Celtics some trouble on defense. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens summed […]

Boston Celtics fans will be glad to know that Evan Fournier is finally set to make his much-awaited return to the team following a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The 28-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this April and has been under the league’s health and safety protocols. According to Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, […]

It was earlier revealed the Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens turned down a massive offer from Indiana University to take over as the head coach of the Hoosiers. The 44-year-old has since spoken out about the issue as he explained exactly why he said no to a $70 million deal. According to Stevens, he’s […]

It has been a rather rough couple of years for Jabari Parker, who has been on a number of different teams since he started his career with the Milwaukee Bucks. Parker started last season with the Atlanta Hawks before getting traded to the Sacramento Kings a month before the season was postponed due to COVID-19. […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is a pretty coveted name in the world of professional coaching right now. So much so, that the 44-year-old was reportedly offered a huge amount of money to take over the helm for the Indiana Hoosiers. As it turns out, however, Stevens is more than happy with his job […]

While teams are desperate to squeeze out the victories to secure a good seeding for the NBA Playoffs, Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens isn’t too concerned. For him, what’s more important is the health and wellness of his players. Per John Karalis of the Boston Sports Journal, Stevens admitted he’s not too worried about the […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has confirmed that new recruit Evan Fournier will be out of action for at least a couple of games as the 28-year-old enters the league’s health and safety protocols. Fournier joins a long list of Celtics players that have missed significant time this season due to COVID-19-related issues. Coach […]

Evan Fournier probably heard all the insults in the book after going scoreless in his Boston Celtics debut earlier this week. Brad Stevens knows this and knew the French shooter will look to bounce back sooner rather than later. True enough, Fournier proves his doubters wrong in Boston’s match-up against the Houston Rockets at TD […]

As the Boston Celtics suffered their 24th defeat, the team’s new addition Evan Fournier went scoreless in his Beantown debut. He shot 0-of-10 from the field, including 0-of-5 from the three-point line off the bench. Because of his poor performance, according to ESPN Statistics and Information, Fournier became only the fourth player in the shot […]

There’s a case to be made that the biggest surprise on trade deadline day came when the team that emerged as the partner with the Orlando Magic in the Nikola Vucevic trade was the Chicago Bulls. Vucevic’s name had been tossed around, but many thought the Magic wouldn’t actually go through with a trade for […]

The Boston Celtics nearly pulled off a miracle comeback against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, but they fell just short after Daniel Theis missed an open 3-pointer at the buzzer. The 121-119 loss dropped the Celtics to 21-23 heading into the trade deadline. The Bucks had it going from the opening tip, putting up 70 […]

Purdue fans can breathe much easier now. Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has recently been featured on sports headlines speculating about rumors linking him to Indiana University. In response to the rumors, Brad Stevens responded: Stevens says he was trying to be polite in how he addressed this situation the other day, but firmly […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has said he will not return to the state of Indiana to coach the hometown Hoosiers men’s basketball team. Vegas doesn’t believe him. Stevens-to-Indiana has reportedly been removed as a betting prop: Vegas has taken Brad Stevens to Indiana off the board. #iubb — Kent Sterling (@KentSterling) March 19, […]

What a roller coaster ride this continues to be. Once Archie Miller’s departure and buyout was done with, the gears started turning on social media as to who the Indiana Hoosiers could bring in as their next head coach. Once considered a top-tier program in college basketball, Indiana has been in a lull for a […]

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics have had quite the tumultuous season thus far. Last year, the young and talented roster made a deep playoff run, all the way to the conference championship. The Cs were poised to make another leap forward this year and continue their ascent to the top of the Eastern Conference. […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens had quite a bit of success at Butler. Would he consider leaving the C’s to take the open gig at Indiana University? In short, no. Stevens said Tuesday he has no intention of returning to the state of Indiana to coach the Hoosiers after they fired Archie Miller on […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been on a minutes restriction since coming back from a calf injury. It’s a relatively new sight for fans, as they’re used to seeing the guard grind it out for almost the entirety of the game. According to head coach Brad Stevens, however, Smart’s minutes ultimately depends on his […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker was already gaining momentum as his team rode a four-game winning streak heading to the All-Star break. However, his rollercoaster season continues as he failed to be productive in their first game back against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. After absorbing a tough loss, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens […]

Many consider Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens as one of the best young coaches in the NBA. Some might even include the 43-year-old as one of the top shot-callers in the entire league regardless of age or stature. Bradley Kent Stevens was born on October 22, 1976 to Mark Stevens, an orthopedic surgeon and […]

The Boston Celtics’ woes continued after suffering their third straight loss in a row on Wednesday night. The Atlanta Hawks held a comfortable lead throughout most of the game, putting the Celtics even further under the microscope. Due to the recent struggles happening in Boston, there have been rumors of Danny Ainge potentially making some […]

It has been a rollercoaster season for the Boston Celtics. Combined with injuries, safety protocols, and bad rotations, the team has not had the opportunity to make a run in the Eastern Conference. Head coach Brad Stevens is currently on the hot seat for Boston’s struggles. The more his team struggles, the bigger chance Stevens […]

With a 127-112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, the Boston Celtics have lost three straight and eight of their last 11 games. They fell to 15-17, putting them two games below .500 for the first time this season and into a tie with the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks for the eighth […]

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics are in a bit of a rut recently, as they’re currently on a three-game losing streak. It’s been quite the roller coaster for this franchise this season, as last year they were one of the hottest teams in the league. Currently ranked ninth in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics suffered another disappointing loss on Sunday, falling to the New Orleans Pelicans, 120-155, in overtime. After the game, Cs head coach Brad Stevens was understandably upset with his squad’s performance, pinpointing one specific area he believes they must improve on. According to Stevens, Boston’s ability to close out games is something he […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens just let a huge secret slip out. The 44-year-old shot-caller just threw star point guard Kemba Walker under the bus by revealing Walker’s real height. Walker, who is officially listed at 6’0″, appears to be a tad shorter than that. Stevens was engaged in a serious conversation about Walker’s […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker had another performance to forget when his team battled against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. His woeful shooting from the field ultimately hindered his team from gaining any chance of getting back in the win column. Despite having a dismal outing, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens continues to put […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens admitted that he will always be wary each time he faces a team led by LeBron James. He made it clear on Saturday, prior to the Celtics’ hosting of the defending champions Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden. Per Tom Westerholm of Boston.com, Stevens compared The King to another […]

Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum will soon return to the starting lineup for the team, after being out for almost two weeks due to testing positive for COVID-19 and following safety protocols associated with containing the virus. The Celtics tweeted an update that reported promising news for the team: #NEBHInjuryReport update: Brad Stevens says of […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t have enough to defeat the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, and head coach Brad Stevens wasn’t the least bit happy. The Celtics lost 122-110 in Philly, and coach Stevens was upset specifically with regard to their effort on the defensive side of the floor. Brad Stevens said the Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics have been missing the services of superstar forward Jayson Tatum over the past couple of games, as the 22-year-old continues to remain out due to health and safety protocols. However, it appears that the All-Star wing will return to action sooner rather than later, with Cs coach Brad Stevens providing an optimistic […]

As it turns out, the highly-anticipated matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat on Wednesday was almost boycotted. Cs head coach Brad Stevens himself opened up about the tense moments leading up to the game, with the 44-year-old shot-caller admitting that he too was under the impression that the game was not going […]

The Boston Celtics are off to a surprisingly super slow start, as they are 3-3 to start the season. However, this start was to be expected, according to head coach Brad Stevens. Jay King of The Athletic captured Stevens thoughts on the Celtics’ performance so far in this tweet: Brad Stevens said the Celtics choppy […]