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Forgotten Eastern Conference champion could be Celtics' biggest threat
The Boston Celtics will have some stiff competition in the Eastern Conference this year. Many already know about the reigning NBA Champions, but many also forget about another team that is coming off a gap year and also expects to be good.
Why the Sixers landing Jaylen Brown should actually terrify Philadelphia
Everyone assumes that the 76ers won the Jaylen Brown/Paul George trade, but I think people are missing the forest for the trees.
Hugo Gonzalez may become an X-Factor for the Celtics in Year 2
Hugo Gonzalez looked promising his rookie season, and he's only looked better in Summer League. With how the Boston Celtics plan to manage the roster, don't be surprised if Gonzalez plays a major factor in their goals this season.
Celtics didn't pass on Giannis over money; Shams reveals what killed trade
The idea that Boston would attempt to trade for Giannis but not offer him a max extension never made any sense in the first place.
Media attempt to smear Celtics after Jaylen Brown trade is a complete joke
Marc Spears claims the Celtics disrespected Jaylen Brown, but a look at the actual facts tells a completely different story.
Celtics' wing just got the validation he needed in battle for 2-way deal
Amile Jefferson’s high praise of John Tonje speaks volumes about a player who's in a fight for a two-way roster spot with the Celtics.
Paul George deserves more credit for waiving his trade kicker for the Celtics
Paul George waived his trade kicker once the Boston Celtics traded for him. That was cool enough on its own because of how it helped Boston's cap sheet, but it's even more awesome when you know of how much money George previously lost.
Celtics' new guard is bringing a crucial lesson to his fight for roster spot
Milos Uzan exemplifies a Kelvin Sampson lesson that will help the former Houston guard maximize his training camp invite with the Celtics.
Celtics were just the first victim: Adam Silver shuts down complaints over 2nd apron
Despite some loud criticism, it sounds like the NBA's apron rules are here to stay, and they'll be breaking up more teams than just the Celtics.
Kemba Walker-Al Horford trade proves Paul George narrative wrong
Paul George would have been an exciting addition to the Boston Celtics five years ago. Now, it's a different story. George is aging and overpaid, but the re-acquisition of Al Horford shows that bringing George in might not be a bad idea.
Celtics are quietly thrilled about adding Paul George in Jaylen Brown trade
Despite clearly not being on the same level as Jaylen Brown anymore, the Celtics are still very excited about adding Paul George.
2 Giant reasons why Celtics' fight for 56 wins will be a daunting task
Even if the Celtics team is better next season, it's going to be very difficult to take a step forward in a now-loaded Eastern Conference.
Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez might be too good for Summer League
Hugo Gonzalez has looked fantastic in three appearances for the Celtics Summer League team in Las Vegas.
Joe Mazzulla is using a 'fighter's mentality' to give the Celtics a strategic edge
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla shares insights from the world of MMA that are helping him be his best self in and outside of his work domain.
Hugo Gonzalez keeps upping his stock with Celtics at Summer League
Hugo Gonzalez had a standout performance in the Celtics' summer league finale against the Kings.
Jayson Tatum breaks silence on Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade for the first time
Celtics star Jayson Tatum spoke on the team's decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for the first time.
Celtics may have one less threat to worry about in the East
The Boston Celtics will be healthier next season. They also should see better competition next season. However, due to an ongoing investigation, one team may not be the threat many thought they could be.
Discussed Jaylen Brown-Rudy Gobert swap would have transformed Celtics roster
The Boston Celtics set the bar pretty high for what they wanted in return for Jaylen Brown. Because they wanted a lot more than just Rudy Gobert, Minnesota said no. One can only wonder what would have been if they had relented on Boston's asking price.
Chris Cenac Jr. arrives with a message that will fire up Celtics fans
Get familiar with Chris Cenac Jr. The Celtics' first-round pick is oozing with potential. Hardwood Houdini spoke to him in an exclusive interview for a deep dive into who he is on and off the court.
Celtics spark training camp battle for final two-way spot with new signings
The Celtics signed two of their promising undrafted prospects from the summer league squad to Exhibit 10 contracts on Wednesday.
Moving Payton Pritchard to the starting lineup creates a new Celtics problem
The Celtics are flush with depth, but there could still be one major weakness in the roster.
Chris Cenac Jr.'s electric Summer League play may gain Celtics' well-timed trust
Chris Cenac Jr. has definitely won over a lot of the Boston Celtics fanbase in the Summer League. If this continues once the regular season starts, it could prove valuable.
Jaylen Brown trade threw a crushing wrench into LeBron sweepstakes for Celtics
It was hard to see Jaylen Brown go from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, but it could get even worse. Getting Brown has given the Sixers the confidence to chase LeBron James.
Chris Cenac Jr. already showcasing a swing skill that was rarely seen in college
Summer league can certainly be misleading, but the Celtics have to be thrilled with what they're seeing out of the 27th overall pick.
Celtics may have avoided disaster not trading Jaylen Brown for Kawhi Leonard
With the NBA launching a second investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, it may be best that the Celtics stayed away from trading Jaylen Brown for him.