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Here we go. Lucky’s Chicken is prepared to be served. The parquet is itching to be used for some real basketball. Though the new-look Boston Celtics took the court for the first time, it will not feel real until a competitive contest occurs between the walls of TD Garden. In front of the bright lights […] 3 trends to monitor in Boston Celtics’ home opener against Miami Heat - … [Read more...] about 3 trends to monitor in Boston Celtics’ home opener against Miami Heat

MassLive’s Brian Robb was not sold on former Boston Celtics role player Grant Williams’ new team, the Dallas Mavericks, despite them dispatching of No. 1 overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on October 25. “Williams wanted a big payday and more minutes, which is exactly what he got from the Mavericks,” […] Analyst not sold on ex-Boston Celtics role … [Read more...] about Analyst not sold on ex-Boston Celtics role player’s new team despite win

Ahead of the Boston Celtics’ opening night game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, several intriguing news bites surrounding the team hit the news cycle. Jayson Tatum lauds veteran Boston Celtics leader for truly being team-first The biggest piece of news pertaining to the team on October 25 was that Al Horford […] Boston Celtics opening tipoff news: Tatum … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics opening tipoff news: Tatum lauds selfless vet, White wants to stay

There’s constant talk around the Boston Celtics organization about title No. 18. Ever since the late spring of 2008, the organization has begun its quest for the franchise’s 18th banner to be hung in the TD Garden rafters. In Boston, teams don’t play for mediocrity. They play for hardware. Over the past decade, the Celtics […] Joe Mazzulla revisiting Boston Celtics past to … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla revisiting Boston Celtics past to unlock current core’s potential

The Boston Celtics could be looking to make an “uneven trade” this season according to MassLive’s Brian Robb; explaining why the front office is keeping an open roster spot ahead of the 2023-24 regular season. “Barring a surprise name becoming available on the waiver wire later, the Celtics are also expected to begin the season […] Boston Celtics looking to make ‘uneven trade’ … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics looking to make ‘uneven trade’ this season

The Boston Celtics signed big man Nathan Knight to a two-way deal on October 22 per ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski; with the C’s pursuit of more size landing Knight in a crowded, but unproven frontcourt. In response to the news, Boston.com’s Trevor Hass stated that he doesn’t see Knight receiving regular minutes; a […] Recent Boston Celtics signee ‘unlikely’ to see … [Read more...] about Recent Boston Celtics signee ‘unlikely’ to see regular minutes

Jayson Tatum is a special player who has brought so much joy to Boston Celtics fans over the years. In the 2023 postseason, Tatum delivered a record-breaking 51-point performance in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers that fans will remember forever. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 112-88, sending Joel Embiid […] Jayson Tatum made history … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum made history to get the Boston Celtics past reigning MVP in 2023 playoffs

Boston Celtics playoff legend Rajon Rondo is beyond bullish on the marquee offseason addition of Jrue Holiday — a bit of a postseason legend himself having locked down Damian Lillard back in 2018 as part of the deepest playoff run in New Orleans franchise history regardless of the mascot –, revealing as much on October […] Boston Celtics playoff legend beyond bullish on marquee … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics playoff legend beyond bullish on marquee offseason addition

Former NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward was a key piece to the Boston Celtics during his time with the team, when healthy, from 2017-2020. That when healthy caveat is a key one, though, considering his entire 2017-18 debut season in Boston was cut short after a few minutes of floor-time. He did end up playing two […] Do Boston Celtics regret losing 2017 offseason … [Read more...] about Do Boston Celtics regret losing 2017 offseason splash-turned-what-if?