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Heat's struggles demonstrate why Celtics passed on Giannis
It's not that Giannis Antetokounmpo is a bad player. It's that what the Boston Celtics could have lost if they got him may not have been worth it. No one knows what Milwaukee demanded, but Boston evidently didn't want to cave.
Celtics' chaotic new defensive identity on full display in home-opener
Boston’s defense is forcing turnovers at an excellent pace. Here’s how the Celtics' chaotic shift is unlocking a massive game-by-game advantage.
The complications of putting Jordan Walsh in the Celtics starting lineup
Jordan Walsh has proven enough to deserve rotation minutes for the Boston Celtics, but putting him in the starting lineup was an interesting choice! It hasn't been bad to start, but there are some questions.
Neemias Queta’s surprising clutch 3-pointer could help solve big Celtics dilemma
Neemias Queta flashed a smooth corner three in Boston's win over the Knicks. Could the big man actually solve the Celtics' stretch-center dilemma?
Sam Hauser still appears to be the Celtics' preferred bench wing
Despite offseason trade rumors and a crowded wing rotation, Sam Hauser has emerged as Joe Mazzulla's trusted go-to option off the bench to start the season.
Payton Pritchard breakout season struggling to get off the ground
Through two games, Payton Pritchard’s expected offensive leap with the Boston Celtics has stalled. Why his quiet start needs to change immediately.
The hatchet is officially buried between Celtics and Ray Allen
There hasn't been animosity between the Boston Celtics and Ray Allen in some time, but now, the Celtics are going out of their way to shout him out! If they've let it go, then so should everyone else!
Shocker: Rumors of Jayson Tatum's demise were greatly exaggerated
Jayson Tatum quieted the noise on Friday night with 36 points and key clutch baskets to lead the Celtics past the Knicks.
Celtics still getting crushed in area that was supposed to be massive advantage
The Celtics pulled out a key win over the Knicks, but their ongoing rebounding struggles highlight an early-season red flag for Boston’s big-man rotation.
Devin Carter caught truly unlucky break after catching his best break
Devin Carter and the Boston Celtics were truly right to believe they would help each other out. It's just a shame things have started the way they have. Carter definitely deserves his shot, whenever that will be.
Two games in, Paul George has passed every test with flying colors for Celtics
The warts are sure to come, but two games in, Paul George's overall performance has been an A+ for the Boston Celtics, no questions asked. In both games, George has shown how dynamic he can be on both sides of the ball.
Jayson Tatum's comments on Jaylen Brown "beef" exposed a narrative gone wild
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were the most successful NBA partnership of their era. At some point, the duo that led the Celtics to Banner 18 should clear the air.
Once a Celtic, always a Celtic: Javonte Green still has love for his former team
Before swinging the game in the Pistons' 121-113 win over the Celtics, Javonte Green shared what he's grateful for from his time in Boston.
76ers' 29-point comeback win should ironically comfort Celtics after Pistons loss
It serves as more proof that no lead is safe when two Eastern Conference powerhouses match up with one another. So the Boston Celtics should feel good after how they lost to the Detroit Pistons... right?
Did Jayson Tatum know? Celtics star addresses rumors surrounding Jaylen Brown trade
Jayson Tatum breaks down the exact moment he learned Jaylen Brown was traded to the 76ers and addresses speculation over his involvement in the deal.
There's a clear problem with Payton Pritchard coming off the bench for Celtics
Why Payton Pritchard coming off the bench limits his playing time and prevents the Celtics from maximizing their best lineups.
Celtics' home opener will remind Knicks what they're missing
Friday, Mitchell Robinson faces the Knicks for the first time. He shared what he's focused on in the Celtics' home opener against his former team.
How Mitchell Robinson can bounce back for Celtics: 'You're at the nucleus'
A film study of Mitchell Robinson's performance in the Celtics' 121-113 loss to the Pistons captures what Boston needs more of from its new center.
Paul George's Kristaps Porzingis-like Celtics debut is good (and bad) omen
Like Kristaps Porzingis three years ago, Paul George proved he's a good fit for the Boston Celtics, but we mustn't forget how painful his absences will be. It was hard when Porzingis couldn't play, and it will be the same with George.
Celtics' wing depth may be a gift and a curse for Joe Mazzulla
The Boston Celtics have elite wing depth, but after opening night, Joe Mazzulla faces a tough crunch trying to keep everyone in a rhythm.
Heat just proved why Bucks wanted Giannis there instead of Celtics
Giannis Antetokounmpo looked as good as ever for the Miami Heat, but they still got routed at home, which confirms why the Boston Celtics didn't get him. The Milwaukee Bucks believe it's less likely for things to work out in Miami.
Toxic Jayson Tatum discourse after one game is absurd and off base
Talking heads are overreacting to Jayson Tatum's rough opening night against the Pistons. The hot takes are way out of line, and Celtics fans shouldn't panic.
Celtics' new plan for center position imploded in game one debacle
The Celtics' new center plan backfired on opening night as Mitchell Robinson and Neemias Queta were out-rebounded badly by Jalen Duren and the Pistons.
Inside Celtics' collapse vs. Pistons: 'Just enough room to give them life'
The Celtics never lost when leading by at least 20 last season. In this year's opener against the Pistons, Detroit's comeback made NBA history. Here's what went wrong for Boston.
Kristaps Porzingis-Warriors disaster makes his Celtics tenure more special
It really sucks that this might be it for Kristaps Porzingis. It should make everyone treasure his time with the Boston Celtics even more. Yes, he was absent a good chunk of the time, but he also proved why Boston went out and got him.
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