When a talent like Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes available, it’s organizational malpractice not to at least discuss a way to bring him in. Rumors about the Milwaukee Bucks superstar wanting out have circulated for years. After Milwaukee missed the playoffs in 2026 and as Antetokounmpo continues to drop hints about where he’d like to play, the […]
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Pelicans forward Zion Williamson gets to the rim more than almost anybody -- the exact quality Brad Stevens seemed to want more of during his press conference last month.
The Celtics might’ve missed the final opportunity in NBA history to tank. Less than one year ago, the debate raged within the fanbase and between analysts ahead of a roster tear-down and season where Jayson Tatum mostly would not play. Boston didn’t express an interest in losing, but left its front court bare in terms of NBA [...]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder came up short in their hopes of repeating as NBA Champions. Obviously it's just a setback for them, but the Boston Celtics know perhaps better than anyone that winning consecutive titles is hard.
There's a real chance that by the end of this postseason, Dyson Daniels will have easily done the best job defending Jalen Brunson.
The Boston Celtics have one of the best cores in the NBA. A Celtics insider gives his take on whether the Celtics should trade Jaylen Brown.
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The Celtics have dominated the middle of the draft in recent years, but that area is getting much weaker thanks to NIL money in college basketball.
The Boston Celtics have reached a crossroads. Just two years removed from hanging banner No. 18, the franchise is now facing difficult questions. Recent speculation from Bill Simmons linking the New Orleans Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III to potential trade discussions has only intensified those conversations. Sure, Murphy remains one of the Pelicans’ most valuable young […]
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Bleacher Report's latest Jaylen Brown mock trade makes some sense, but it just doesn't satisfy enough needs for the Celtics.
O’Shaquie Foster spent some time talking to the media after his successful title defense against Raymond Ford over the weekend in Houston. Here Foster talks a bit about the fight and what transpired, and looks towards a showdown with rival Shakur Stevenson after breaking down the bad blood between them. Here’s some of what he […]
There's one free agent option this offseason who would check almost every single box for the Celtics, including some huge playoff moments against the Knicks.
The Celtics still need another big man, but if they want a vet shooter, Kevin Love makes far more sense than Nikola Vucevic.
Trey Murphy has emerged as the latest NBA talent to be linked with trade interest from the Boston Celtics. The New Orleans Pelicans forward has been operating at a borderline All-Star level for the past few seasons. It’s fair to believe that moving to a contending-level roster could take his game to the next level. […]
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Max Shulga’s season is tricky to give a definitive grade. He spent the vast bulk of the season with Maine and appeared in just 11 NBA games, playing a minuscule 3.3 minutes per outing. The 6-4 Ukranian guard was selected with pick number 57 by Boston and signed a two-way contract with the Maine Celtics. […]
Throughout the regular season, previously unproven players stepped up in the absence of Jayson Tatum and the rest of the departed championship core. It was Neemias Queta stepping into the starting lineup for Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Garza being a nightly Tommy Award candidate. It was Jordan Walsh becoming a bona fide […]
Rival NBA teams keep making the same mistake, and it's giving the Boston Celtics a massive offseason victory.
Anthony Davis was once the missing piece to the Celtics' championship puzzle. Times have changed. It's clear that Boston should go in a different direction.
The Thunder are in the Celtics' way on the court, and following their Game 7 exit, OKC could battle Boston for Pelicans star Trey Murphy III this offseason.
Luke Kornet has only continued his success since leaving the Boston Celtics. He and the San Antonio Spurs now have a shot at the title. More than that, Kornet's contributions prove the Celtics chose wrong with him last year.
If Boston isn't getting back a superstar like Giannis, there's no reason for them to trade Jaylen Brown.
Cameron Boozer is one of the most NBA-ready players in the Draft. At 18, he has the build and height of Karl Malone, standing 6’9” in his gym socks and weighing in at an imposing 253 lbs. He averaged 22.7 points and 10.1 rebounds a game in a grueling ACC and March Madness schedule, starting […]
One prominent NBA voice believes the Celtics could emerge as a landing spot for surprising player in a developing offseason storyline.
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According to Bill Simmons, the Boston Celtics could target Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III to bolster their core this offseason.
The Celtics have a TD Garden problem, but when taking a broader look around the league, they may not be alone.
The Boston Celtics have had enough success over the past decade or so that it's not surprising that one or more of their former players have made it to the NBA Finals. However, no one would have thought one not too obscure Celtics alum would have made it.