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Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is grateful to the entire Toronto Raptors organization for bringing out the best in his team throughout their grueling seven-game East semis series. The Celtics emerged victorious in the winner-take-all Game 7 on Friday, outlasting the defending champs, 92-87, to advance to the next round. Following the hard-fought series […]

Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens had a perfect answer worthy of a politician when asked about the hoopla surrounding rival Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, who was standing eerily close to the court when a Jayson Tatum pass darted his way during Game 6. The Raptors coach received flak for being too close to the […]

In the Boston Celtics’ Game 6 loss to the Toronto Raptors, Kemba Walker struggled all game long. The C’s star guard ended the game with just five points. In the post-game presser, Walker and Brad Stevens shared their thoughts, noting that the Raptors’ defense made it a priority to get him out of rhythm. Per […]

Brad Stevens has been a huge proponent of coaches, assistants, and executives needing companionship in the NBA bubble, just like the rest of his Boston Celtics players have had after the first round of the playoffs. Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was by far the most outspoken about the matter, who raised awareness to […]

The Boston Celtics stopped Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of their second-round series on Monday. However, while they dominated the game, head coach Brad Stevens admitted it wasn’t easy. Stevens acknowledged how tremendous of a player Siakam is, and how the Celtics face a tough challenge night in and night out […]

The Boston Celtics got a huge boost from the news of forward Gordon Hayward returning to the bubble this weekend. But, the C’s might have to wait a little longer before they get their former All-Star back on the court. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens pumped the brakes and explained that things are still up […]

One of the pleasant surprises for the Boston Celtics during the NBA has been center Robert Williams, who has become a key staple in Brad Stevens’ rotations. However, Williams played just 15 minutes during Boston’s 100-93 loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal on Sunday. Stevens said he elected […]

Nate McMillan emerged as the latest casualty of this season’s playoffs after the Indiana Pacers decided to terminate the contract of the 56-year-old as the team’s head coach. Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle and Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics both shared their thoughts on this recent development, and let’s just say that they are […]

Marcus Smart has been giving it all for the Boston Celtics inside the bubble, and his head coach Brad Stevens has certainly taken notice. With Gordon Hayward again out of the lineup due to an ankle injury, the Celtics had to insert Smart to the starting line-up for the second straight game. The move once […]

Something that is oftentimes overlooked about the Boston Celtics is their height. As a matter of fact, head coach Brad Stevens recently claimed that Celtics star Jayson Tatum has already grown to 6-foot-10 right now. Tatum is officially listed at 6-foot-8, but given how it appears that he has not yet stopped growing (he is […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens did not exactly see eye to eye with game officials during Wednesday’s lopsided victory over the Philadlephia 76ers. At one point early in the contest, the 43-year-old shot-caller was caught on video complaining about Sixers superstar big man Joel Embiid’s incessant flopping. Here is the clip of Stevens arguing […]

The Boston Celtics posted a huge win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, as they improve to 2-0 in their first-round playoffs matchup. Following the game, C’s head coach Brad Stevens credited the pivotal contribution provided by the team’s second unit towards the lopsided victory. According to Stevens, he relied on his bench in this […]

Before the Boston Celtics’ first playoff game in the bubble, the team got a virtual pep talk from Massachusetts’ most accomplished professional head coach: New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The six-time Super Bowl champion addressed the Celtics over a video call on Sunday, a day before their Game 1 contest against the Philadelphia […]

The season-ending injury sustained by Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is just one reason why many believe the Sixers are going to be one-and-done in the playoffs. However, the Sixers’ first-round opponent in the Boston Celtics continue to be wary of the dangers of this side sans their All-Star point forward. Celtics head coach Brad […]

The Boston Celtics have signed head coach Brad Stevens to a contract extension, the team announced in a press release. Stevens has been with the Celtics since 2013. Several members of Celtics management made statements: “Brad Stevens is an accomplished coach and an outstanding person,” said Celtics Lead Owner and Governor Wyc Grousbeck. “We are […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was highly complimentary of center Daniel Theis as the Celtics prepare for their final seeding games. Stevens hailed Theis as the ultimate team player, saying he has assimilated well as a member of the starting lineup (via Jim Fenton of the Brockton Enterprise): “He has figured out how to get […]

The Boston Celtics pulled off a huge win on Friday, defeating the defending champs — the Toronto Raptors — in a 122-100 blowout. After the game, C’s head coach Brad Stevens was asked to comment about his team’s victory, and the 43-year-old credited his team’s mindset entering the game. According to Stevens, he’s delighted with […]

The Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, and although Boston came away with the win, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was effusive in his praise for Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, saying it is a “joke” how good Portland’s backcourt players are. Brad Stevens with the greatest praise in his arsenal […]

Kemba Walker logged just 19 minutes in the Boston Celtics’ opener on Friday against the league-best Milwaukee Bucks. There was some concern about Walker’s knee issue leading up to the game, and we now have an update on his status following Saturday’s practice session. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens himself provided the positive update on […]

Marcus Smart has always been a vocal leader and tone-setter for the Boston Celtics on the defensive end of the floor. Thus, it comes as little surprise Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said Smart’s ability to communicate will play a vital role in Boston’s success in the empty Orlando gyms. Brad Stevens said he told […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker has had nearly four months to rest and recuperate ahead of the NBA restart. Unfortunately, he still appears to be limited by the knee injury that has hampered him throughout the year. Despite suggesting he was feeling healthy, Walker was held out of practice this past Monday due to […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel would vote for Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens for NBA Coach of the Year. The NBA season is set to restart on July 30 in Orlando after a four-month hiatus, and Vogel will do his best to try to lead the Lakers yet another NBA title. However, […]

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 […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens wrote a powerful letter to his players amid the George Floyd protests taking place across America. Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown, shooting guard Marcus Smart and big man Enes Kanter have peacefully protested the death of Floyd. Stevens’ letter to his entire team following protests across the country is […]

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown was in the midst of a breakout year this season before the 2019-20 NBA campaign was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, but perhaps his biggest contribution has come off the court. This past weekend, Brown drove from Boston to Atlanta—near his hometown of Marietta, Ga.—to lead a peaceful march […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens broke his three-year Twitter silence to join Barack Obama and others in their fight against racial injustice. Stevens was one of the coaches who made a joint statement on the death of George Floyd, vowing to help change the longstanding wave of racism and conformism with the way African Americans […]

No one would have faulted Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart if he kept his coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnosis away from the public eye. Instead,  the 26-year-old defensive specialist boldly announced that he tested positive to raise public awareness about the highly-contagious respiratory illness. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens commended Smart for his brave act on Friday, […]

If the NBA ends up returning, it will be interesting to see how well the athletes and coaches are able to re-acclimate to basketball. Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is one of those who believes that that sort of re-acclimation will be necessary. Brad Stevens says "there's going to be a need for re-acclimation" […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens provided an update on his defensive ace Marcus Smart on Friday. The coach said Smart, who is one of the few NBA players to test positive for coronavirus, is in “great spirits, joking as always,” according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Stevens said the team had a […]

It doesn’t look like Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown will make his return to the lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens told reporters on Tuesday he “doubts” Brown’s hamstring injury will heal before Thursday’s big matchup versus Milwaukee. Brad Stevens says there’s no further update on Jaylen Brown’s […]

After going on a scoring rampage since the All-Star break, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has had a rather tame showing in the team’s last couple of games. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is not in any way alarmed by this mini-slump though, claiming that other teams’ defense have simply been more locked in on […]

The NBA is still grappling with how best to handle the coronavirus, acknowledging the possibility of games being played without fans in the arena. If that does prove to be a reality, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens hopes the league moves some of the game times up earlier in the day: Brad Stevens said […]

The Boston Celtics’ lineup got devastated by the injury bug in a big way over the last couple of days. The schedule hasn’t been kind to the Brad Stevens-mentored team either, as they must quickly pack their bags and travel to Ohio to face the Cleveland Cavaliers after surrendering a 129-120 verdict against the Brooklyn […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says Jayson Tatum’s “greatest strength” is his “emotional ability” to be great at any moment in the game. "Tatum's greatest strength to me, is his emotional ability to be great at any moment," said Celtics HC Brad Stevens. — A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) February 29, 2020 Tatum has appeared […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has moved into fourth place on the team’s all-time coaching wins list. After defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, Stevens now has 309 regular season wins as head coach of the Celtics. The #Celtics Brad Stevens moved past K. C. Jones into 4th place all-time in wins by a […]

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 […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens revealed that whenever Jayson Tatum goes up against LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, he always “plays his heart out.” Tatum dropped 39 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the Celtics’ double-overtime win over the Clippers on Thursday. After the game, Stevens revealed that Tatum always puts his best foot […]

The Boston Celtics and Brad Stevens breathed a sigh of relief after taking down the LA Clippers in a double-overtime classic. However, they had to endure some blunders on the way to the W, such as Montrezl Harrell’s powerful slam on Grant Williams during the last two minutes of the second OT. This particular highlight […]