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After a disappointing Game 2 loss for the second consecutive series, Jayson Tatum spoke about the expectations outsiders have placed on the Boston Celtics following their dominant regular season. "We get it," Tatum said after the Celtics were blown out in the second half by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2. "The world thinks we're never supposed to lose. We're supposed to win … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum: Narrative Says We’re A Superteam, But We Didn’t Get Rewarded Like We Are

Host Danny Leroux talks with Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton.bsky.social) about the NBA playoffs. They break down each of the four second-round series in terms of the key matchups, swing factors and much more plus other NBA discussion. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Kevin Pelton On The Second Round (Apr 2024)

During the Boston Celtics closeout Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat, there was some good news shared on Kristaps Porzingis. TNT sideline reporter Chris Haynes shared that Porzingis is hopeful to make a return in a couple of weeks. "He is likely out for next series, as well. The hope is that he can make a return if the Celtics were to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals," … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Return Targeted For Eastern Conference Finals

Brad Stevens has been named the 23-24 NBA Executive of the Year. Stevens received 16 out of 29 possible first place votes, six second place votes and three third place votes for a total of 101 points. Sam Presti finished second ahead of Tim Connelly, Leon Rose, Nico Harrison and Rafael Stone. During the past year, Stevens acquired Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday via trade … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens Named 23-24 NBA Executive Of The Year

Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out for Game 5 by the Boston Celtics with a right soleus strain. The soleus is part of the calf muscle. The injury is expected to keep Porzingis out of multiple games. According to Jeff Stotts, the average time missed for a soleus strain is 17 days. The injury is the same one that has kept Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the Milwaukee Bucks' first … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis To Miss Multiple Games With Right Soleus Strain

Kristaps Porzingis left Game 4 of the Boston Celtics' first round series against the Miami Heat with a non-contact injury. The Celtics publicly announced Porzingis was doubtful to return with right calf tightness. Sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the early indications are Porzingis did not sustain an injury to his Achilles. When a player tears his Achilles, it is … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Leaves Game 4 With Calf Tightness, Celtics Optimisic Achilles Wasn’t Injured

The Eastern Conference seeds are set following the end of regular season on Sunday. The first round begins on Saturday, April 20th. First Round Matchups • No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 8 (Sixers, Heat, Bulls or Hawks) • No. 2 New York Knicks vs. No. 7 (Sixers or Heat) • No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks vs. No. 6 Indiana Pacers • No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Orlando Magic Play-In • … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs 2024: Eastern Conference First Round Matchups

Host Danny Leroux talks Celtics with Jared Weiss and the NBA's closing stretch with Keith Smith of Spotrac. Weiss and Leroux break down the Celtics' phenomenal regular season and their playoff outlook while Leroux and Smith discuss Jrue Holiday's extension, calibrating player salaries in the new cap environment and much more. Sponsored by Factor Meals (code: realgm50) and … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss On The Celtics, Keith Smith On The Final Stretch (Apr 2024)

The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics made NBA history by combining for a record-low two free throw attempts in the entire game. The Celtics also are the first team in history to not shoot a single free throw throughout an entire game. Giannis Antetokounmpo shot the only two free throws in the game for the Bucks, who won 104-91. "I thought it was a physical game, and then they … [Read more...] about Celtics-Bucks Combine For Record-Low Two Free Throw Attempts