Editor’s note: Heavy recently put together a blockbuster proposal centered around James Harden landing with the Miami Heat. But what if we looked at the same idea for the Cleveland Cavaliers? Here’s the Cavs’ version of that proposed deal. The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to engage in any major swing this offseason. They might […]
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Chris Berman has long been considered an ESPN legend, but now he will also forever be known as a Disney Legend. Disney announced Berman would be part of its newest class of “Legend” honorees in March. And Sunday afternoon, Berman officially received the honor meant to represent the “extraordinary breadth of talent and storytellers who…
New Boston Celtics forward Paul George just gave fans another reason to believe in the team's stunning Jaylen Brown trade.
Paul George is an exciting addition for the Boston Celtics because of how well he should fit under Mazzulla Ball. That should especially be the case on defense, as George ranks among the best defenders at his position.
Brad Stevens expanded his thoughts on making the Jaylen Brown trade this summer, having a new direction the Celtics will take next season.
The Lakers' record-breaking sale captures a hidden stability crisis for Luka Doncic. Celtics star Jayson Tatum's career path has afforded him the NBA's rarest luxury.
Mike Conley is fit for a great veteran leadership role with the Boston Celtics.
Earlier this summer, the Boston Celtics signed Mike Conley to a one-year veteran minimum contract. Conley was acquired to add depth to the Celtics’ point guard rotation.At 39-years-old, Conley will be entering his 20th season in the NBA. As such, Joe Mazzulla can’t expect the veteran guard to provide too many minutes on a nightly […]
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The Boston Celtics‘ decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft picks has proven to be highly controversial among the fanbase.George is older and more injury-prone than Brown. Furthermore, both players are on similarly sized contracts. However, there is an argument to be made that George’s style […]
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Ben Simmons is reportedly seeking a path back to the NBA, and the Boston Celtics could equal a smart partnership.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2026-27 schedule features several major games for Luka Doncic as he begins his first season leading the franchise without LeBron James. Los Angeles opens against Stephen Curry and the Warriors on Oct. 21. New center Walker Kessler then returns to Utah on Oct. 25 to face his former team. Doncic will […]
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During the CelticsBlog History Month, I ‘ve had the enjoyable assignment of writing about the 11 NBA championships won by Boston during Bill Russell’s career. The Celtics of 1957-69 achieved so much, set unbreakable records, and overcame obstacles time after time, yet they are often underappreciated by today’s basketball fans and observers. That sentiment came […]
The Boston Celtics are projected to target St. John’s standout Tounde Yessoufou in the first round of the 2027 NBA Draft.
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The 10-time champion Boston Celtics entered the 1968-69 season with very few expectations. They were an aging group, with five of their nine core players age 30 or older. Their rivals were younger and getting better. The Los Angeles Lakers had traded for Wilt Chamberlain to team with Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, three of […]
Rajon Rondo expects Jaylen Brown to enter his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers motivated by the criticism and perceived disrespect he has received since leaving Boston. Speaking on the Road Trippin’ Show, Rondo said Brown could use that feeling as fuel after a summer that included his blockbuster move from the Celtics to Philadelphia. […]
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The Celtics' new additions make their feelings known about playing in Boston after offseason moves.
In a recent post, The Athletic talked about who they believe is the most intriguing newcomer for all of the teams in the Power Four. Newcomer can mean any player that they picked up out of high school or the transfer portal, or any coach they nabbed on the carousel. While most Rutgers fans likely […]
Bobby Manning and Josue Pavon react to Doc Rivers’ speech live from Springfield at the Basketball Hall of Fame, look back at the Celtics’ offseason moves and preview what they expect the atmosphere to be like at Jaylen Brown’s first game back in Boston. 0:00-8:38 Doc Rivers inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame 8:38-9:18 Prizepicks [...]
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Listen now | Sam and I go over some more of the teams featuring star players that we wished had stayed together a little longer.
The Celtics didn’t trade Jaylen Brown because they suddenly decided he couldn’t play. They traded him because Brad Stevens wasn’t convinced staying the course was going to get Boston where it wanted to go. Stevens, the Celtics’ president of basketball operations, offered some additional insight into the blockbuster deal that sent Brown to the 76ers […]
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The Suns shored up their starting power forward spot when they traded Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a first-round pick for Miles Bridges, a lesser first-round pick, and a second-round pick last month. Reporting in the wake of that deal indicated that the Suns’ plan was to extend Bridges beyond his current contract, which will expire […]
Paul George's trade to the Boston Celtics may not be as perfect as the Philadelphia 76ers believed.
Former Chicago Bull Ben Gordon said last September that Derrick Rose was a teammate he wanted more years with in the backcourt. (via Westchester Talks): “Derrick, man. He impressed me a lot when I seen him go up against [Rajon] Rondo in the Boston series, and I was seeing him hold his own as a […]
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Newly-acquired Celtics big man says Boston is one of his favorite cities to explore.
The Boston Celtics made a bold decision to trade away Jaylen Brown, and it will result in plenty of regret.