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The Boston Celtics became the first team in the NBA to clinch a playoff spot following their 127-112 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Celtics, who are tied for the fourth-best net rating in NBA history at 11.3, are now 16 games ahead of the sixth seed. The Celtics are on pace for the franchise's first 60-win season since 2008-09 and have won 15 out of their last 17 … [Read more...] about Celtics Become First NBA Team To Clinch Playoff Spot

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis are now ineligible for NBA awards this season. Mitchell missed his 18th game for Cleveland on Monday night vs the Phoenix Suns. Porzingis missed his 18th game for Boston on Monday night at the Portland Trail Blazers. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, players can miss no more … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell, Kristaps Porzingis Join Growing Ineligible List For NBA Awards

Host Danny Leroux and Keith Smith of Spotrac discuss the NBA season so far. They discuss the Celtics' high-profile week, how the second apron will shape the next few seasons, teambuilding and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Keith Smith On The Season So Far (Mar 2024)

Thursday night's matchup between the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets averaged 1.25 million viewers on TNT. The number is down 1% from last year's Kings-Knicks game in the equivalent window. TNT's coverage was blacked out in Boston and exclusive in Denver. The Heat-Mavericks game earlier in the night averaged 1.15 million viewers, down 16% from last year's Warriors-Grizzlies … [Read more...] about Celtics-Nuggets Averages 1.25M Viewers On TNT

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Boston Celtics on Thursday by a final score of 115-109 in a possible Finals preview. While the Celtics are clear favorites in the Eastern Conference, the Nuggets are also favorites in a more crowded Western Conference. The Nuggets also defeated the Celtics by a final score of 102-100 in their previous meeting this season on January 19th. The … [Read more...] about History: Regular Season Results Of Eventual NBA Finals Teams Since 2012

The Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics will play two preseason games in Abu Dhabi, the NBA announced on Wednesday. The games will take place on October 4 and October 6. "There is incredible momentum around basketball in the UAE and across the Middle East, and we believe these games as well as our year-round grassroots development and fan engagement efforts will be a catalyst for … [Read more...] about Nuggets, Celtics To Play Two Preseason Games In Abu Dhabi

Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum were named Players of the Month for their respective conferences for the month of February. Doncic averaged 33.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 10.3 assists. Doncic's Dallas Mavericks went 8-3 in February. Tatum averaged 27.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists. Tatum's Boston Celtics went 9-1 in February. … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum Named Players Of The Month For February

LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have been named the NBA's Players of the Week. James averaged 30.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 8.7 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers went 2-1. Brown averaged 28.3 points and 5.3 rebounds as the Boston Celtics went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, LeBron James Named NBA’s Players Of Week 19

Team USA has ramped up the selection process for this summer's Olympics in Paris. There are 11 players that the United States are counting on playing or are in strong consideration for a roster spot. The initial 11 are: Bam Adebayo - Miami Heat Devin Booker - Phoenix Suns Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors Anthony Davis - Los Angeles Lakers Kevin Durant - Phoenix … [Read more...] about Most Olympics Roster Spots Already Targeted For Team USA