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Derrick White continues to rise in prominence. He has become a key cog in the Boston Celtics rotation and found himself in All-Star discussions to begin the year. His stellar play has since earned him a call-up to the Team USA roster as a replacement for Kawhi Leonard. Since teaming up with Steve Kerr’s roster, White has become an important piece of Team USA’s puzzle. His … [Read more...] about Derrick White is ideal for Team USA

The Boston Celtics have reportedly retained the services of JPMorgan Chase and BDT and MSD to help facilitate the sale of the franchise. The Grousbeck family put the team up for sale shortly after the Celtics secured the 18th championship banner in franchise history. According to Sportico, the team is valued at $5.12 billion, making them the fourth-most expensive team in the … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics retain multiple companies to assist in franchise’s sale

If there was anyone on the Boston Celtics title team of the 2007-08 season who could check into a game and knock down shots with ice in their veins besides Ray Allen, it was definitely Eddie House. The dead-eye shooting guard was the textbook definition of a microwave scorer in his time with the Celtics, knocking down 41% of his attempts from beyond the arc in his days wearing … [Read more...] about Celtics champ Eddie House gives NBC Sports Boston’s Tom E. Curran some shooting tips

Things have not exactly been the most harmonious between star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown and US National Team managing director Grant Hill of late over Brown’s exclusion from Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Of course, Hill’s framing of the Georgia native’s response as a conspiracy theory did not help defuse the situation, either. But Hill appeared to offer an … [Read more...] about Team USA director Grant Hill appears to offer Celtics Jaylen Brown olive branch, promise for 2028 Olympics

Which player is the Boston Celtics best new weapon to use in the NBA’s 2024-25 season? The Celtics are a bit shorter than most teams around the league in this regard, given the fact that the team’s front office elected to run it back with largely the same roster as last season.  But the team did add Anton Watson to a two way spot to play for the Maine and Boston Celtics both, … [Read more...] about Which player is the Boston Celtics best new weapon to use in the NBA’s 2024-25 season?

On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Boston big man Rasheed Wallace signed with the team on a multi-season deal his body didn’t let him finish. Wallace, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, played his college ball at the University of North Carolina, from which he was drafted by the (then) Washington Bullets (now, Wizards) with the fourth overall pick of the 1995 … [Read more...] about On this day: ex-Boston big man Rasheed Wallace signs; Togo Palazzi born

Al Horford is entering his age-38 season with the Boston Celtics. The veteran big man will also be in the final year of his current contract. However, he is still expected to have a significant role within the Celtics rotation, both on the court and within the locker room. Horford is unquestionably one of the biggest leaders within Joe Mazzulla’s rotation. However, with his … [Read more...] about What role will Al Horford have next season?

Boston Celtics beat writer emeritus Bob Ryan has seen his fair share of US National Teams at the Olympics, but one in particular stands out, and he has stories galore from its glory. Join Ryan as he shares an unforgettable story from the Dream Team’s journey to the Olympics, focusing on a pivotal moment during the 1992 Tournament of the Americas in Portland, Oregon.  From the … [Read more...] about Bob Ryan on his favorite moments of the Dream Team at the 1992 Olympics

Whenever an NBA player is injured badly enough that they need to miss an entire season, it is an especially tough thing to come back from. With momentum and a precious year of training and development lost for the most part, it can be enough to take the wind out of the sails of any young player. Sometimes, enough to derail their career at the NBA level entirely. But this was … [Read more...] about Jay Scrubb credits the Boston Celtics for supporting him through his ACL rehab