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The Boston Celtics were emboldened to trade three-time All-Defensive First Team point guard Marcus Smart because of the presence of Derrick White in the backcourt, says CelticsBlog’s Wayne Spooney. “Derrick White proved he could function as the point guard of the Celtics,” Spooney prefaced before saying, “And those whispers became louder. Is Derrick White better […] Boston … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics near-star made trade of All-Defensive First Teamer possible: Analyst

For the second consecutive year, the Boston Celtics have taken an interest in scoring wing T.J. Warren, as The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the team plans to bring Warren in for a workout on August 22. Last year Jake Fischer reported that the Celtics were considering Warren, but they picked Danilo Gallinari over him. […] T.J. Warren’s underrated appeal to the Boston … [Read more...] about T.J. Warren’s underrated appeal to the Boston Celtics

Star Boston Celtics offseason acquisition Kristaps Porzingis sounded the alarm on his plantar fasciitis injury — claiming that the ailment is a result of a career of wear and tear and that things got worse while training for the FIBA World Cup. “The foot hurts after exercise, I feel almost nothing when walking, it’s a […] Star Boston Celtics offseason acquisition sounds alarm … [Read more...] about Star Boston Celtics offseason acquisition sounds alarm on injury

Since the very beginning of his tenure with the Boston Celtics, Sam Hauser has always let the city know that challenges don’t phase him. After starting out on a two-way contract, Hauser impressed the team to the point where they converted his two-way deal to a standard contract mid-season, then gave him a three-year deal […] More challenges await for Boston Celtics sharpshooter … [Read more...] about More challenges await for Boston Celtics sharpshooter Sam Hauser

Since the start of the superteam era in the NBA, the Boston Celtics are one of the few teams that have won a title right away. In 2008, the Cs won the title in the first season with the Big 3 of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. However, other superteams have struggled to […] Why Boston Celtics fans should not expect a title this season - Hardwood Houdini - Hardwood … [Read more...] about Why Boston Celtics fans should not expect a title this season

Jarrett Allen was pitched as a potential Robert Williams III replacement for the Boston Celtics — born out of the necessity to find a more durable frontcourt option amidst several seasons of the Time Lord missing at least 21 games — by NBA Analysis Network’s James Piercey; who claimed that Williams’ spot on the injury […] All-Star big on playoff team pitched as Boston Celtics … [Read more...] about All-Star big on playoff team pitched as Boston Celtics replacement for Robert Williams III

Jerami Grant, fresh off of signing a five-year, $160 million extension with the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2023 offseason, would land with the Boston Celtics in a blockbuster three-for-one mock trade proposal. Al Horford, Robert Williams III, and Payton Pritchard would be sent to the Rose City in NBA Analysis Network’s proposal. James Piercey […] Proposed trade sends … [Read more...] about Proposed trade sends Boston Celtics $160 million combo forward

Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen helped lead the Boston Celtics to their 17th NBA championship back in 2008. They went on to play another four seasons as a trio, with Pierce and Garnett playing an extra year in 2013, after Allen joined the Miami Heat the summer prior. Unfortunately, they were never able […] Ranking the 5 worst Boston Celtics starters of the new ‘Big 3’ … [Read more...] about Ranking the 5 worst Boston Celtics starters of the new ‘Big 3’ era

The Joel Embiid landing spot that “makes the most sense” — at least according to Sir Charles in Charge’s Michael Saenz — is a nightmarish scenario for Boston Celtics everywhere; that being the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat. “Both the Knicks and Rockets would make sense for Embiid,” Saenz prefaced before saying, “They’re both […] Joel Embiid landing spot that … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid landing spot that ‘makes most sense’ nightmarish for Boston Celtics fans