Brad Stevens Articles - Page 9

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been a crucial member of the Eastern Conference third-place team, with his tough defense more than helpful for Brad Stevens’ squad. Smart, 25, re-aggravated an oblique injury in Sunday’s road win over the New York Knicks, taking a shot to the abdomen. Per NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg, Stevens […]

Brad Stevens has not been pleased with the new rule allowing coach challenges. The Boston Celtics head coach appeared to get caught cursing on camera during Boston’s game against the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon: Brad Stevens is not happy with the results of the challenge. "I'm done with these fucking challenges. This is […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is impressed with New York Knicks rookie forward RJ Barrett. Stevens says Barrett “looks way above his age.” “The first time I saw him in person up close here was the third game of the season and his body, physicality, skill level, all ready for the NBA. I think […]

The NBA’s new challenge rule has been met with mixed reactions. Some are in favor of the idea, while others are not. Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens appears to be in the camp of those who are opposed. In the latter stages of Sunday night’s game against the Knicks, Stevens challenged a call. Grant […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart exited Sunday’s game after taking a direct shot to the abdomen after finishing with three rebounds in 20 scoreless minutes. The defensive ace did not return to the court, but head coach Brad Stevens offered some insight on his oblique injury, one he claims is not as bad as his […]

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 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. […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is frequently on the same page with shooting guard Marcus Smart. Stevens repeatedly praised Smart for his selfless demeanor and tireless work ethic, especially on the defensive side of the ball. He even lobbied for him to win the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year Award. In October, Smart […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says the level of scrutiny point guard Kyrie Irving has received from Boston fans is high because he’s such a talented player. Irving ended his two-year run with the Celtics this past summer by signing with the Brooklyn Nets, the team he grew up rooting for while living in […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has said multiple times that the team’s shortcomings in the 2018-19 season can’t be solely placed on Kyrie Irving’s shoulders. That’s why Stevens doesn’t like all the hate which Irving is receiving right now with the Brooklyn Nets in town to face the Celtics sans Kyrie, who is out with […]

Despite everything that happened between Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics, which eventually led to the All-Star guard’s departure from the team, head coach Brad Stevens says he enjoyed coaching the superstar. Brad Stevens: “I’ve said before, I enjoyed Kyrie.” Said Kyrie had a great two years in Boston. — Jay King (@ByJayKing) November 27, […]

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 […]

The NBA challenge system is up for debate once again. A few days ago, the Boston Celtics played against the Los Angeles Clippers when a debatable call about a Paul George push-off on Daniel Theis came into question. Jaylen Brown was called for a reach-in, while George appeared to get-by with the push-off on Theis. […]

Boston Celtics fans weren’t the only ones worried the moment Kemba Walker crashed into teammate Semi Ojoleye. The entire NBA community began praying for his safety as his collision was far from a pretty one. These same fans can now breathe with relief as Brad Stevens revealed that his star point guard may be able […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is optimistic about veteran forward Gordon Hayward returning from a left hand fracture soon, as the All-Star wing started shooting recently. Per Tom Westerholm of Masslive.com: “He’s shooting the ball, I don’t know how much else,” Stevens said. “He is able to run up and down the court and […]

The Boston Celtics lost a must-watch matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers this week wherein All-Star forward Paul George made his co-headlining debut alongside two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. The pair of All-Star forwards, sharing the court together for the first time, had some help, though, with Patrick Beverley hitting clutch 3-pointers in overtime to […]

Sitting at fifth place in the West, the Phoenix Suns have been off to a blazing hot start at 7-4. Led in part by offseason acquisition Aron Baynes, the center’s sniping from deep has been one of the most surprising feature’s of this year’s Phoenix team. The big New Zealander is knocking down 46.8 percent […]

Kemba Walker has been a great addition to the Celtics’ starting rotation. The former UConn standout led the C’s to a 140-133 victory in Wednesday night’s matchup against the Washington Wizards, despite a 44-point effort from Bradley Beal. As a result, Boston is now carrying a league-best 9-1 record through their first 10 games. Walker […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is unsure who will fill the scoring void of Gordon Hayward. However, Stevens knows he has some options, pointing out how Javonte Green, Semi Ojeleye, Carsen Edwards and Romeo Langford could all step up for Boston. How will Celtics fill Gordon Hayward’s void? Brad: “That could be a Javonte […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is “the best young player I’ve ever seen” in the pick-and-roll game. Doncic and the Mavs are 6-3 on the season. They will take on Stevens and his Celtics squad on Monday. Doncic, added Stevens, “is the best young player I’ve ever seen” […]

Just when Gordon Hayward’s splendid start is turning out to be one of the season’s top feel-good stories, things took a 180-degree turn when the Boston Celtics forward fractured his left hand against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Despite losing Hayward in this game, the Celtics went on to pummel the Spurs, 135-115, […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says Enes Kanter scrimmaged on Friday with some coaches and players and felt good. However, Stevens says Kanter is still not ready to play in a game. #NEBHInjuryReport Enes Kanter scrimmaged yesterday with some coaches and players and felt good, but is still not ready to play in a […]

Marcus Smart was not happy with his coach Brad Stevens after being called for a series of fouls in Thursday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Boston Celtics defensive ace was pulled to the bench after being shoved to the ground by second-year forward Miles Bridges in the fourth quarter, which caused the veteran to […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens — not U.S. Democratic Party presidential candidate and South Bend, Ind., mayor lookalike Pete Buttigieg — said on Friday that he is not concerned with Robert Williams’ bursitis. The 6-foot-8 defensive-minded big man is dealing with inflammation around his hip. Brad Stevens says there’s no major reason for concern […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens recently joined in on all the Halloween festivities, with the 43-year-old shot-caller opting to dress up as South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg. These two have an uncanny resemblance, and as a matter of fact, Buttigieg himself actually dressed as Stevens for his own Halloween costume. The Celtics’ coach […]

ESPN published a story this week about sleep deprivation within the NBA. Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says it’s something that’s just part of the life of an athlete. Players often get into a city around 1 a.m. By the time they get into their hotel rooms, it’s already around two in the morning. […]

The Boston Celtics are going to be extremely shorthanded for Tuesday night’s preseason matchup against the Cavs. In fact, several Celtics players didn’t make the trip to Cleveland at all, as Brad Stevens has given them the night off. According to a report from Spencer Davies of BBallInsiders, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Enes […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens doesn’t appear to be too concerned with soon-to-be rookie guard Romeo Langford and his continued injury troubles. With Langford recently leaving a preseason game after spraining his right knee, Stevens commented on the former Indiana Hoosiers superstar’s latest setback and appeared frustrated yet a bit optimistic about the severity […]

Boston Celtics center Tacko Fall has become all the rage in Beantown. After going undrafted this summer, Fall landed a spot in Boston’s Summer League team in Las Vegas, eventually earning a non-guaranteed contract with the Celtics. And just on Sunday, Boston converted Fall to a two-way contract, which means he will spend the majority […]

Gordon Hayward took an entire year to recover from the gruesome injury he suffered in the 2017-18 season. However, it seems like the wait was worth it as Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens believes that the small forward they signed to a lucrative contract has finally returned to form. Keith Smith took a bit of […]

The NBA is currently embroiled in a tough diplomatic situation as China is looking to ban the league and the Houston Rockets for a tweet by Daryl Morey calling for Hong Kong’s independence. The league maintained that they are fighting for freedom of expression, and a couple of voices in the association expressed their appreciation […]

Tacko Fall is one of the feel-good stories of this year. After becoming a sensation during the 2019 NCAA Tournament, Fall went undrafted this summer. The Boston Celtics signed the former UCF star to participate in the NBA Summer League, and Fall capitalized on his opportunity, earning a non-guaranteed contract with the Celtics. Fall–who towers […]

Brad Stevens was an unproven commodity when Danny Ainge hired him to man the Boston Celtics bench in 2013. The former Butler University coach had proven that he could win at the collegiate level, but league personnel wondered whether or not the success would translate in the NBA. While the Celtics struggled in his first […]

The Boston Celtics had a mass exodus in their frontcourt this offseason, as they saw Al Horford and Marcus Morris walk via free agency and traded Aron Baynes. To address their ailing frontcourt, the Celtics re-signed Daniel Theis and signed Vincent Poirier, adding them to an incredibly young and inexperienced group that also included second-year […]

After losing Al Horford and Kyrie Irving this offseason in free agency, the Boston Celtics added Kemba Walker, as well as a glut of interesting draft, picks in the 2019 NBA Draft. One of those draft picks was two-time SEC Player of the Year Grant Williams out of Tennessee. The C’s drafted Williams at No. […]

For the upcoming 2019-20 season, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens wants his team to “play with great effort and togetherness.” Stevens will be entering his seventh year as Celtics head coach. This time around, however, he seems to have identified the real key to success in the NBA. He’ll now place a premium on […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens expects Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart to be healthy and ready once training camp begins. Walker, Tatum, Smart along with Jaylen Brown represented Team USA in the recently concluded FIBA World Cup in China. While some expected that the four will take their time and rest first […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens anticipates no issues for small forward Jayson Tatum when training camp starts next week. Tatum sprained his ankle for Team USA during the FIBA World Cup, a tournament the Americans placed seventh in after winning it the past two times: Brad Stevens anticipates no issues for Jayson Tatum (ankle) […]

The NBA has been among the most progressive leagues in terms of hiring women, each year populating their benches and front offices with more diverse talent. The Boston Celtics have added former WNBA star Kara Lawson as an assistant coach and Allison Feaster as their director of player personnel. President of basketball operations Danny Ainge […]