Hardwood Houdini

Beale Street Bears’ Mark Nilon, formerly of Hardwood Houdini, believes that the Boston Celtics’ decision to trade the draft pick who turned out to be Desmond Bane will always “make the skin crawl” of fans and members of the front office. “Missing out (Bane’s) production would make almost any team in the league upset, especially […] Missing on $207 million star will always ‘make … [Read more...] about Missing on $207 million star will always ‘make skin crawl’ for Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are coming off one of the best off-season talent injections in team history. The entire NBA media landscape has sung the C’s praises, and The Ringer is no different. The multi-media company recently released a ranking of the top 100 players in the league. It’s an aggregate of five of its top […] Fair, overrated, or underrated? Assessing Boston Celtics in … [Read more...] about Fair, overrated, or underrated? Assessing Boston Celtics in Ringer’s top 100 list

According to Boston.com’s Tom Westerholm, it’d be “unwise” for the Boston Celtics to rely on the hot stretches of Sam Hauser — who nearly just as often will suffer through cold stretches too, including during the C’s 126-107 win over the Washington Wizards on October 30 from the nation’s capital. “At this stage, it seems […] ‘Unwise’ for Boston Celtics to rely on role player’s … [Read more...] about ‘Unwise’ for Boston Celtics to rely on role player’s hot stretches

The Boston Celtics have an unbelievable starting five this season and are on a hot start to open the season — and to hang Banner 18 from the TD Garden in 2024 is a highly realistic possibility. With the acquisition of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, the Boston Celtics now have four players in their […] Boston Celtics could achieve first-time NBA All-Star Game feat - … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics could achieve first-time NBA All-Star Game feat

With the Grizzlies signing free agent Bismack Biyombo, the perfect free agent target for the Boston Celtics has been taken off the board. With every perfect plan, though, is a perfect backup plan. Enter Derrick Favors. Like Biyombo, Favors is sturdy and can fight at the rim for second opportunities and to curtail them for […] Perfect Boston Celtics’ plan B big man after … [Read more...] about Perfect Boston Celtics’ plan B big man after Grizzlies sign Bismack Biyombo

With his recent move to the bench, it looks like Boston Celtics veteran Al Horford is not too happy with his new role — resulting in uneven contributions thus far from the shockingly lethargic leader. Before this season, Horford started every game he appeared in for the Cs, so it’d be understandable if the move […] It may be time for Boston Celtics to break hearts, trade … [Read more...] about It may be time for Boston Celtics to break hearts, trade five-time All-Star vet

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