Photo by Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Joe Mazzulla wants to “dominate the margins.” Using on/off data, we looked at which Celtics help their team win the possession battle, and how it translates to winning. Joe Mazzulla often talks about his willingness to “dominate the margins and dominate the possessions.” But how? The public often focuses on offensive … [Read more...] about Winning the margins: who drives Boston’s possession edge?
Derrick White is headed to Singapore next week for a very cool reason
Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images The Celtics guard will be coaching a Basketball Without Borders camp for some of the top youth basketball players in Asia. Sixty of the top youth basketball players in Asia will gather in Singapore for a four-day Basketball Without Borders Asia camp next weekend. And, Celtics guard Derrick White is making the trip to coach the young … [Read more...] about Derrick White is headed to Singapore next week for a very cool reason
Phil Pressey to be named Maine Celtics Head Coach
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The former Missouri guard gets his first head coaching opportunity According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Maine Celtics are expected to name Phil Pressey as the franchise’s next head coach. Pressey will become the 11th head coach in team history, taking over for Tyler Lashbrook, who was named head coach in 2024. Pressey, a … [Read more...] about Phil Pressey to be named Maine Celtics Head Coach
The big question: what’s next for Boston’s frontcourt
Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images With Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Kristaps Porzingis all facing uncertain futures, the Celtics must navigate a pivotal offseason to stabilize the center position. Outside of Jayson Tatum’s injury, the uncertainty of the big man situation is arguably the most noteworthy offseason topic to monitor. Boston’s top three centers … [Read more...] about The big question: what’s next for Boston’s frontcourt
Sam Hauser is available, what is his market?
Brad Penner-Imagn Images The Celtics have shown they are willing to deal Hauser in their efforts to get under the second apron. The Celtics are willing to listen on offers for sharp-shooting swingman Sam Hauser. “The primary focus for the Celtics has been Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis and Sam Hauser,” ESPN’s Shams Charania said on the Pat McAfee show Holiday and … [Read more...] about Sam Hauser is available, what is his market?
Do the NBA Finals seem “big?” (NBA Reacts)
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Sometimes small is big Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Boston Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The National Results are out on the latest NBA Reacts surveys. This week they … [Read more...] about Do the NBA Finals seem “big?” (NBA Reacts)
Jayson Tatum’s achilles is healing — thanks to the power of friendship
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Brad Stevens, please re-sign the guy who made Jayson Tatum laugh The worst part of the NBA offseason for Celtics fans has been the painful daily reminder that Jayson Tatum won’t be playing basketball for at least the next eight months. While it’s been a heavy burden to bear for Celtics fans, I’ve had concerns about how Jayson Tatum will manage … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum’s achilles is healing — thanks to the power of friendship
Jaylen Brown undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery, Celtics reveal recovery timeline
Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Celtics star played through a partially torn meniscus for the second half of the season. After undergoing knee surgery, he is expected to be ready for training camp. Jaylen Brown underwent a successful right knee arthroscopic debridement procedure, the Celtics announced on Wednesday. He is expected to … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery, Celtics reveal recovery timeline
Catch Pacers vs. Thunder Game 3 live on Playback
Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images The Thunder look to regain control of the series as the heavy favourites Thankfully, we have NBA Finals basketball to watch today. I can’t do another day of “reports” that the Celtics prefer to trade Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and would like to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. We know. For at least a day, we can … [Read more...] about Catch Pacers vs. Thunder Game 3 live on Playback