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Arbitrator Rules that Heat Have to Pay Terry Rozier Despite Gambling Charges

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier will get paid his $26.6 million salary this year despite being arraigned on federal gambling charges and suspended from NBA play. Rozier won a legal battle over compensation which concluded today. As ESPN reports, citing sources familiar with the situation, an arbitrator ruled that, “players cannot be put on unpaid […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/2/26

Herald Anfernee Simons, Jaylen Brown lead Celtics to blowout of Bucks Celtics, Bucks celebrate history in inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic Globe Jaylen Brown has 30 points, 13 rebounds as Celtics coast to 107-79 win over Bucks Doc Rivers stands behind his comments denouncing ICE, declares what’s happening ‘not morally right’ LeBron James’s NBA All-Star streak […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 2/2/26

Herald A nfernee Simons, Jaylen Brown lead Celtics to blowout of Bucks Celtics, Bucks celebrate history in inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic Globe Jaylen Brown has 30 points, 13 rebounds as Celtics coast to 107-79 win over Bucks Doc Rivers stands behind his comments denouncing ICE, declares what’s happening ‘not morally right’ LeBron James’s NBA All-Star streak reaches 22 years, while handful of top talents make first squad Anfernee Simons stays hot, Jaylen Brown returns as Celtics shre...

Comments from the Other Side - Bucks 2/1/26

 Wow!  So much Doc Rivers hate.  I was never a big fan of his after he made a statement about only working on offense because the defense takes care of itself.  I agree with the comment that gives credit to KG for the Celtics championship under Doc. Bucks fans hate just about everyone on their team.  I also don't get all the Celtics fans wanting to trade for Myles Turner.  I like our current centers better.  I also love our coach.  My favorites are in bo...

Celtics win over the Bucks was much bigger than basketball

BOSTON — On paper, Sunday’s afternoon game between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks was just another NBA game between two Eastern Conference foes missing two star players. The Celtics walked away with a 107-79 win behind big-time games from Jaylen Brown (30 points, 13 rebounds) and Anfernee Simons (27 points), while the Bucks racked […]

YouTube Gold: The Genius Of Kevin McHale

There’s no question that Larry Bird was the beating heart of the 1980’s and early ‘90’s Boston Celtics, but no one wins championships by themselves and one of Bird’s greatest teammates was Kevin McHale. Hailing from Hibbing, Minnesota, McHale attended Minnesota before entering the NBA in 1980 when Red Auerbach pulled off a legendary trade: […]

10 Takeaways from the Celtics dismantling of the Bucks

1. Dominant Defensive Performance The Celtics held the Bucks to only 79 points, the lowest point total that a team has finished with against Boston this season. The previous low was 90 points against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 27th. After allowing 26 points in the first quarter, Boston only allowed 16 in the […]

Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers game preview

The Indiana Pacers have won three straight games at five of their last six at home. That includes wins over the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and New Orleans Pelicans (a team Houston has struggled with this season). Oh, and in the midst of all that they went into Oklahoma City and beat the Thunder. We’re […]

Bucks vs. Celtics Player Grades: Rollins, Kuzma can’t score enough

The Milwaukee Bucks evened the season series to the Boston Celtics by losing this one, 107-79. Ryan Rollins was the main bright spot for the Bucks; his 25 points were a larger share of the Bucks’ total than anyone would have liked. Kyle Kuzma chipped in with 16 and some defense. Meanwhile, 30 points for […]

Brown, Simons help Celtics dominate Bucks in Pioneers Classic, 107-79

In a late afternoon primetime matchup against Milwaukee, the hosting Celtics got revenge for an early season beatdown versus the Giannis-less Bucks in a 107-79 win on Sunday.  The game was the inaugural Pioneers Classic, a now annual game on February 1 that kicks off Black History Month by honoring the league’s first Black players: […]

Rapid Recap: Celtics 107, Bucks 79

Milwaukee Bucks lost handily to the Boston Celtics due to a non-existent offense, 107-79. Ryan Rollins led the visitors with 25 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, while Jaylen Brown heated up to the tune of 30 points and 13 boards. NBA.com Box Score Game Recap The Bucks started hot, scoring the first 12 points […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 2/1/26

Herald NBA trade rumors: East rival acquires reported Celtics trade target, ex-Boston guard Globe Bucks at Celtics preview: Boston’s busy week begins against one of the NBA’s worst teams NBA suspends 76ers’ Paul George 25 games for violating anti-drug policy These are attractive options for the Celtics as the NBA trade deadline nears CelticsBlog For three sisters living with thalassemia, Jayson Tatum’s surprise invite was “truly an amazing gift” NESN Jaylen Brown’s Prophetic Celtics ...

Milwaukee Bucks (18-28) at Boston Celtics (30-18) Game #49 2/1/26

Milwaukee Bucks (18-28) at Boston Celtics (30-18)Sunday, February 1, 20263:30 PM ETTV: ESPN, NBCSB, FDSWIRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WTMJ 103.3 FM, Sirius XMRegular Season Game #49, Home Game #24TD Garden The Celtics host the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2nd of 4 games between them this season. They will play again in Milwaukee on March 2 […]

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics Preview & Game Thread: Inverted expectations

Prior to the season, we expected the Milwaukee Bucks to make the playoffs and maybe even win a round, while the Boston Celtics were anticipating a gap year following Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury—our friends over at Celtics Blog even said as much. How wrong we were. After another loss to the Washington Generals Wizards, the […]

Celtics vs. Bucks Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Milwaukee Bucks (18-28) will try to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Boston Celtics (30-18) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at TD Garden as big, 12.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSWI. The matchup has an over/under of 216.5 points. Before you make an informed wager on the contest, take a look at the best bets available in Sunday’s game based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Celtics vs. Bucks Pick the Bucks (+12.5) to...

How to Watch Celtics vs. Bucks: Live Stream or on TV

The Milwaukee Bucks (18-28) will be trying to halt a four-game losing skid when hitting the road against the Boston Celtics (30-18) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at TD Garden. It airs at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSWI. The Celtics are coming off of a 112-93 win against the Kings in their most recent outing on Friday. The Bucks are coming off of a 109-99 loss to the Wizards in their last game on Thursday. In the victory, Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 29 points. The Bucks got ...

Report: Celtics have ‘checked in’ on Kings guard Keon Ellis

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Celtics are one of many teams to check in on Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis. While the last 48 hours have certainly felt like Cleveland is in the driver’s seat for Keon Ellis, the Lakers, Spurs and Celtics are among other playoff teams still looking to add the […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 1/31/26

Herald Payton Pritchard’s red-hot first half powers Celtics to rout of Kings Joe Mazzulla shares positive Jayson Tatum update amid return questions Anfernee Simons reacts to trade rumors ahead of looming deadline Globe Payton Pritchard scores 29 points to lead Celtics to dominant 112-93 win over Kings Celtics reportedly unlikely to take ‘huge swings’ ahead […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 1/31/26

Herald Payton Pritchard’s red-hot first half powers Celtics to rout of Kings Joe Mazzulla shares positive Jayson Tatum update amid return questions Anfernee Simons reacts to trade rumors ahead of looming deadline Globe Payton Pritchard scores 29 points to lead Celtics to dominant 112-93 win over Kings Celtics reportedly unlikely to take ‘huge swings’ ahead of NBA trade deadline End days arrive in Milwaukee for the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, as NBA trade deadline draw near Payton Pr...

How Payton Pritchard thinks like a quarterback to master “dictating the game”

BOSTON — Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has spent years mastering the art of running an offense. The understanding of the role’s true importance didn’t come all at once for him, and it didn’t all come exclusively from basketball. At West Linn High School in Oregon, Pritchard was a multi-sport athlete. He was the starting point […]

Joe Mazzulla: No physical setback for Jayson Tatum in rehab

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum’s remarks on The Pivot Podcast and the Chris Haynes report that Tatum’s re-evaluating whether he’ll return from Achilles surgery this season did not stem from a physical setback, Joe Mazzulla said on 98.5 The Sports Hub earlier this week. Mazzulla also addressed the development on Friday before Celtics-Kings at TD Garden. […]

Payton Pritchard leads Boston as Celtics blast Kings, 112-93

The Celtics were coming off of a tough loss at the hands to the Atlanta Hawks and needed a bounce back. They found it on Friday night, with a wire to wire 112-93 win over the Kings. It was Payton Pritchard’s night as he scored 29 points while dishing out 8 assists. Jaylen Brown missed […]