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Celtics-Heat Notebook: Jaylen Brown discusses knee injury management, Luke Kornet a bright spot in loss

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Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Plus, JD Davison takes the podium after winning G League MVP. BOSTON — The Celtics returned from a six-game road trip to face the streaking Miami Heat, who won five straight by an average of nearly 22 points heading into Wednesday’s match-up. And, as has been customary for the Celtics after long road trips, they came out flat in this … [Read more...] about Celtics-Heat Notebook: Jaylen Brown discusses knee injury management, Luke Kornet a bright spot in loss

10 takeaways from the Heat outpacing and outshooting the Celtics

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Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Miami found its rhythm through smart pick-and-roll play, relentless energy, and elite shot-making. Boston had bright spots, but couldn’t keep pace physically or defensively without its key veterans. #1 - Boston drop coverage The first eight points from the Miami Heat were generated from pick-and-roll actions involving Luke Kornet. His defensive … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from the Heat outpacing and outshooting the Celtics

Jaylen Brown might be handling his knee injury in the best way, even if we’re all begging him to sit these games out.

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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown What do we know? If I had to power rank the worst times of the season to be injured, “right before the playoffs start” would be second behind “during the playoffs.” Unfortunately, we have reached the former, and Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is still battling the lingering knee injury that has plagued him for a large part of this … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown might be handling his knee injury in the best way, even if we’re all begging him to sit these games out.

Payton Pritchard inks shoe deal with Converse 

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Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images The Celtics’ guard is the first to have an endorsement deal with the Boston-based company since Larry Bird/ Payton Pritchard has signed a shoe deal with Converse, the brand announced Thursday. “As a player, I’m always looking for ways to push the boundaries of what’s possible, and Converse shares that same mindset,” Pritchard said in a press … [Read more...] about Payton Pritchard inks shoe deal with Converse 

Maine Celtics Notebook: JD Davison dazzles in blowout win, Jordan Walsh appreciates 3am G League assignment, Miles Norris catches fire

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The Maine Celtics made history with a playoff franchise record of 20 three-pointers, blowing out the Capital City Go-Go to advance to the next round of the G League playoffs. PORTLAND, Maine. — The Maine Celtics beat the Capital City Go-Go, 115-95, to begin their pursuit of a franchise-first G League title after falling short in the Finals last season. But there were no … [Read more...] about Maine Celtics Notebook: JD Davison dazzles in blowout win, Jordan Walsh appreciates 3am G League assignment, Miles Norris catches fire

What if the Celtics never lose again?

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Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images In the cabinet of cursed takes, I’m uncorking the mother of them all. On a 9-game win streak, what if Boston is just invincible and never loses again? The Boston Celtics probably won’t sweep their remaining seven regular season games, go 16-0 in the playoffs and finish the season on a 32-game winning streak and go down as the greatest … [Read more...] about What if the Celtics never lose again?

JD Davison wins G League MVP after dominant season with Maine Celtics

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The two-way Celtics guard had a career year in Maine. Now, he’s been awarded the league’s highest individual honor. Maine Celtics guard JD Davison has been officially named the 2024-25 Kia NBA G League Most Valuable Player, the NBA announced Wednesday morning. In his third season as a two-way player with the Celtics, Davison averaged 25.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.7 assists, … [Read more...] about JD Davison wins G League MVP after dominant season with Maine Celtics