BOSTON — In the NBA, remaining still can be fatal. The best teams adjust, pivot, and seize unexpected openings. The Boston Celtics may now have that opportunity by pursuing Ja Morant in an unexpected swoop. Celtics’ Next Big Move? A Swoop For Ja Morant Nov 3, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) checks into the game during the second quarter … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Next Big Move? A Swoop For Ja Morant
Are The Boston Celtics Making a Mistake Starting Payton Pritchard?
The Boston Celtics turbulent start to the season has created questions surrounding the reigning Sixth Man of the Year: Payton Pritchard. Can he handle the burden of scoring for a Celtics team missing their best scorer? Will his size hold back the offense or create unfavorable mismatches on defense? Missing Jayson Tatum has proved to be difficult in the opening week of the … [Read more...] about Are The Boston Celtics Making a Mistake Starting Payton Pritchard?
3-Time All-Defensive First Team Selection Making NBA Comeback, 7 Potential Landing Spots
Serge Ibaka reportedly wants to return to the NBA. Will he garner any interest? Ibaka recently teased that he wants to return to the Association in a Twitter post of him working out at the University of Miami. Ibaka, now 36, sat out last season and last played in the league during the 2022-23 season. However, he definitely looked like he could give a team at least 10 quality … [Read more...] about 3-Time All-Defensive First Team Selection Making NBA Comeback, 7 Potential Landing Spots
Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (Halloween Edition)
Only a few days remain before the tip-off of the 2025-26 NCAA men’s basketball season. In preparation for one of the most highly anticipated seasons in NCAA history, Last Word on Sports has prepared a mock 2026 NBA Draft (lottery only). Important to note, though the 2025-26 NBA season has already begun, the order of this mock draft isn’t based on current standings. Instead, it … [Read more...] about Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (Halloween Edition)
3 Potential Solutions For Celtics Amid 0-3 Start
The Boston Celtics are dismal 0-3 to start the season and there’s not just one reason why. Their team defense is problematic, as evidenced by their defensive rating (116.6, 20th in the NBA). Their defensive rebounding has been atrocious, which is why they rank 26th in that category. On top of that, they can’t seem to put the ball through the net, averaging 108.0 points per game … [Read more...] about 3 Potential Solutions For Celtics Amid 0-3 Start
How Deep Was Former Celtics Star’s Role In Illegal Poker Games
This week, three members of the NBA fraternity –Portland Trail Blazers head coach and Hall of Fame guard Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier, and 11-year NBA veteran Damon Jones –were arrested as part of a wide-ranging investigation related to illegal gambling. Since the news first broke, each time a new report comes out, a new name makes the list. Los Angeles … [Read more...] about How Deep Was Former Celtics Star’s Role In Illegal Poker Games
Worst Moves Of NBA’s 2025-26 Waiver Deadline Weekend
The 2025 NBA Draft, which is always rife with anticipation, is over. The subsequent free agent bonanza has ended as well. As the 2025-26 season draws nearer, the final form of NBA rosters are taking shape, teams now having the opportunity to assess players through training camp and competitive exhibitions. However, not every move that teams have made in preparation for the … [Read more...] about Worst Moves Of NBA’s 2025-26 Waiver Deadline Weekend
Analyzing Celtics Veteran’s Increased Role Heading into 2025-26
The Boston Celtics have undergone plenty of changes in the 2025 offseason. The impetus behind multiple decisions was the knowledge that they’ll likely be without Jayson Tatum for the majority of the season, if not the full year. Even so, some of their moves involved trading away key pieces of the 2023-24 championship squad. Kristaps Porzingis was traded to the Atlanta Hawks to … [Read more...] about Analyzing Celtics Veteran’s Increased Role Heading into 2025-26
Jayson Tatum Should Avoid Repeating Idol’s Mistake
After Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, a lot of people in the league thought he would not be back until the 2026-27 NBA season. Yet, the latest videos and reports show that he’s back on the floor and might be ready to come back sometime during the upcoming season. The question is: should he do it? Are there any risks of coming … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Should Avoid Repeating Idol’s Mistake