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Gordon Hayward has until 5 p.m. ET on Thursday to decide on whether or not he wants to opt-in with the Boston Celtics in 2020. While Hayward mulls over his options, Brad Stevens made it clear that he’s just a phone call away for the veteran forward. “I mean, he knows us, he knows me, […]

The Boston Celtics had no less than three first-round picks coming into Wednesday night’s draft, and they decided to use one of them on 6-foot-6 small forward Aaron Nesmith. The C’s used their 14th pick on Nesmith, and head coach Brad Stevens has spoken out about this recent development. Stevens expressed his confidence in Nesmith’s […]

According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Boston Celtics are contemplating using their three first-round draft selections (14, 26, and 30) to trade up in the 2020 NBA Draft. Memo to Danny Ainge, Brad Stevens, and the Boston Celtics: keep the picks. There are four players who are justifiable number-one picks in this draft class: Anthony […]

The Boston Celtics still have a bright future after losing to the Miami Heat in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals. While the Celtics were the more talented team on paper and missed a prime opportunity to reach the NBA Finals thanks to some late-game collapses, this core led by Kemba Walker and youngsters Jayson […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is departing the bubble with a chin up and another season of valuable experience under his wing. It’s been one heck of a ride for Stevens and his Celtics so far this year and the seven-year coach has nothing gratitude for his squad. “I really appreciated the way they […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has been under fire from his critics in the 2020 playoffs, especially during the Miami Heat series in the Eastern Conference Finals. In typical Stevens fashion, though, the Celtics’ tactician said he’s focusing on what he can control to get his team to the NBA Finals. “Everyone’s entitled to […]

After winning Game 3 in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics looked terrible to start Game 4. It’s hard to tell if they’re fatigued or shrinking in the big moment, but the Celtics are not stepping up in with the same intensity as the Miami Heat. The second quarter of Game 4 was particularly […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens couldn’t help but laugh when Jay King of The Athletic was having trouble with his Zoom call on Thursday. Take a look: Brad was loving every second of Jay’s struggles 😂 pic.twitter.com/Mh2kG0AgL4 — Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) September 24, 2020 King took it all in stride: Just a legendary Zoom […]

Tyler Herro was a headache for the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night as he propelled the Miami Heat to a huge 112-109 victory in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals series. The Heat rookie was virtually automatic the entire game, and Celtics head coach Brad Stevens had no choice but to applaud Herro on […]

The Boston Celtics have dug themselves into a deep 3-1 hole against the red-hot Miami Heat as they dropped another close game on Wednesday. Though the odds are stacked against their favor, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens knows that his team must channel their inner-Denver Nuggets and pull off another historic comeback in this year’s […]

The NBA community reacted with fury and outrage after Wednesday’s announcement that no active officers would face charges in the killing of Breonna Taylor. One former Louisville police officer, Brett Hankison, was indicted on three counts of wanton endangerment in the first degree for his actions on the night Taylor died, but he was not […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward and his wife, Robyn, welcomed their fourth child and first son into the world on Wednesday. Shortly before Gordon and the Celtics were set to tip-off Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat in the bubble, Robyn announced the birth of Gordon Theodore Hayward (Theo) on […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has finally opened up about that infamous locker room explosion following their Game 2 defeat to the Miami Heat. Smart was at the center of the verbal altercation, with the feisty guard reportedly involved in a heated exchange with Jaylen Brown, among others. Speaking to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Smart […]

During his conference call with reporters on Monday, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens spoke about the difficulty of guarding Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo. Adebayo, who blocked Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum’s game-winning dunk attempt in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, has been putting up superstar numbers thus far in the […]

The Boston Celtics saw much success during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals with the convenient return of Gordon Hayward. Monday, Celtics guard Marcus Smart gave his opinion on Hayward’s return from a Grade 3 ankle sprain: Marcus Smart on Gordon Hayward's return: "It just shows the type of team we can be. Gordon […]

Following the Boston Celtics’ 106-101 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, several players from the Celtics were heard shouting at one another in their locker room. It was a raucous scene, with some reports indicating that objects were thrown. Marcus Smart was at the center of it all, […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has nothing but high praises for Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro ahead of their teams’ Eastern Conference Finals matchup. There’s no question that Miami will not be where they are right now without the help of their impressive rookies. Kendrick Nunn has been huge for Miami all-season long, but […]

Ahead of his upcoming bout in the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens gave the Miami Heat quite the compliment by comparing their offensive style to the Golden State Warriors. Specifically, Stevens referenced the Heat’s prolific “cutting and shooting” capabilities: Celtics coach Brad Stevens said the Heat is “probably the closest team […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is nearing the four-week timetable the C’s medical staff earlier gave him with regards to his recovery from a grade III ankle sprain. Boston head coach Brad Stevens himself provided an update on Hayward’s status as the Celtics prepare for their matchup with the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference […]

Ahead of their duel with the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens shared his thoughts on why the Jae Crowder and Andre Iguodala acquisitions could go down as one of the best trade deadline moves ever. After the Celtics’ practice on Sunday, Stevens gave a breakdown of his […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens broke down his team’s opponent, the Miami Heat, ahead of their Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday. Stevens said the Heat are among the more well-coached teams in basketball, adding they have been one of the best teams in the NBA since the restart began: “Super well coached and organized […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was all praises for Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry following an epic Game 7 encounter between these two sides. It was the Celtics who emerged with the series-clinching victory in this one, and in the process eliminated the defending champs from playoff contention. After the game, Stevens had some […]

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 […]