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The Toronto Raptors All-Defensive Second Team forward, OG Anunoby, could be a midseason trade target for the Boston Celtics according to MassLive’s Brian Robb — who said as much while answering a Celtics Mailbag reader’s question about potential tankers that could become sellers by the trade deadline. “When it comes to picking a team to […] All-Defensive Second Team F floated … [Read more...] about All-Defensive Second Team F floated as midseason Boston Celtics trade target

On Wednesday evening, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers would explore avenues for the sharpshooter to be traded. In response, Bleacher Report’s Tyler Conway listed a few teams, including the Boston Celtics as top landing spots for Hield. In order to land the former Oklahoma standout, the Cs would have to get the […] Boston Celtics … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics named amongst top landing spots for available shooter

With the whispers growing that Malcolm Brogdon is upset with the Boston Celtics for nearly trading him during the offseason, a deal that ultimately fell through, there is now a chance that he could be moved at some point this season if the discontent remains. Even though Brogdon is not considered a starter for the […] 5 Best landing spots for Malcolm Brogdon if Boston Celtics … [Read more...] about 5 Best landing spots for Malcolm Brogdon if Boston Celtics trade him

With the NBA preseason feeling like an eternity away, and the NBA regular season feeling even further again, here are 5 ways to get your Boston Celtics fix before the opening tip-off of the 2023-24 regular season. No. 1: Watch the 2008 Boston Celtics NBA Championship documentary With all the hype surrounding the Boston Celtics […] 5 Ways to get your Boston Celtics fix while … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to get your Boston Celtics fix while waiting for opening tip-off

The Boston Celtics can target veterans cut in training camp from rebuilding teams according to MassLive’s Brian Robb — who answered a question from a reader who specifically referenced recently-acquired expiring contracts on the San Antonio Spurs capsheet like Cedi Osman and Reggie Bullock. “I think that’s the most likely path at this point,” Robb […] Celtics can target … [Read more...] about Celtics can target veterans cut in training camp by rebuilding teams: Analyst

Basketball Network’s Julian Eschenbach isn’t shocked that six-time NBA Champion Bob Cousy had more faith in Rajon Rondo back when the latter was a young prospect with the organization than the Boston Celtics front office did — referring to their similar skillsets as to why the former believed in No. 9 as he did. Cousy […] ‘No wonder’ Boston Celtics legend supported … [Read more...] about ‘No wonder’ Boston Celtics legend supported similarly-accomplished Rajon Rondo

A year ago, around this time, Malcolm Brogdon symbolized the embarrassment of riches the Boston Celtics seemingly had in 2022. His resume included being a member of the ultra-exclusive 50-40-90 club, someone who not too far back averaged over 20 points per game, was very much in his prime, and, most stunningly of all, was […] Has Malcolm Brogdon become the most underrated … [Read more...] about Has Malcolm Brogdon become the most underrated Boston Celtics player?

In the 2017 NBA season and playoffs, Isaiah Thomas captured the hearts of Boston Celtics fans all over the world. Thomas became an MVP candidate, and he brought the Celtics on a magical run to the Eastern Conference Finals. We at the Houdini thought we would highlight the best game from his 2017 playoff run, […] Flashback to Isaiah Thomas capturing Boston Celtics fans’ hearts … [Read more...] about Flashback to Isaiah Thomas capturing Boston Celtics fans’ hearts with monster outing

As the 2023-24 season approaches, Celtics fans are eagerly anticipating the preseason as a way to fuel their excitement and get their Boston basketball fix. Let’s take a look at the Boston Celtics’ upcoming five preseason games and offer predictions as to how I think things might unfold. The preseason schedule is as follows: Boston […] 2023-24 Boston Celtics preseason preview: … [Read more...] about 2023-24 Boston Celtics preseason preview: Analysis and predictions