Celtics wing Jaylen Brown and Nuggets guard Jamal Murray have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week, the league announced on Monday (via Twitter). Brown won for the Eastern Conference, while Murray claimed the award in the Western Conference. Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP, led Boston to an unblemished 3-0 record in games he played from December 1-7. He sat out the Dec. 4 … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Jamal Murray Named Players Of The Week
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Jaylen Brown is dominating in a way Celtics fans thought was dead
The Boston Celtics are enjoying a resurgence, and Jaylen Brown has been dominating in a way that few saw coming. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown is dominating in a way Celtics fans thought was dead
Jamal Murray, Jaylen Brown Named NBA’s Players Of The Week
Jamal Murray and Jaylen Brown have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 7. Murray averaged 29.8 points and 7.5 assists as the Denver Nuggets went 3-1. Brown averaged 34.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists as the Boston Celtics went 4-0. … [Read more...] about Jamal Murray, Jaylen Brown Named NBA’s Players Of The Week
Celtics Poised To Double Down To Solve Big Problem
BOSTON — Front offices drive the NBA’s rhythm, and this season’s early moves reveal urgency. Teams expected to contend now face harsh midseason truths. Several are already pivoting toward asset sales. The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers headline the market. Both sit far below expectations and now assess whether partial teardowns can salvage long-term flexibility. The … [Read more...] about Celtics Poised To Double Down To Solve Big Problem
NBA Notebook: Marcus Smart talks move to the Lakers in return to Boston
Marcus Smart walked around the sideline at TD Garden taking photos with fans, holding court with old friends, staff members and teammates. This marked his fourth return to Boston since the trade that altered his career and the course of Celtics history. … [Read more...] about NBA Notebook: Marcus Smart talks move to the Lakers in return to Boston
Derrick White, Celtics knock off Raptors for fifth straight win: 8 takeaways
White is now shooting 39.2 percent from deep in his last 10 games, averaging 20 points per game. The post Derrick White, Celtics knock off Raptors for fifth straight win: 8 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Derrick White, Celtics knock off Raptors for fifth straight win: 8 takeaways
MLB Notebook: Red Sox enter Winter Meetings with momentum — and eyes on Ketel Marte
Sunday marks the unofficial start of Major League Baseball’s annual Winter Meetings, where everything from blockbuster trades to hallway “accidental” agent–reporter run-ins tends to unfold. For the Red Sox, it’s the most pivotal week of their offseason — and they arrive in Orlando with substantial momentum and even more work ahead. … [Read more...] about MLB Notebook: Red Sox enter Winter Meetings with momentum — and eyes on Ketel Marte
Karalis: Celtics rise in the standings doesn’t matter yet, but it shows how much is going right
This eight game gauntlet, especially the five games in eight nights they just finished, was supposed to be a little more humbling than it was. They went 7-1, beating teams currently first, second, third, fourth, sixth, and eighth in their conferences (and also the Wizards). They have the fifth-best point differential and net rating in the league. Their offense is the NBA’s … [Read more...] about Karalis: Celtics rise in the standings doesn’t matter yet, but it shows how much is going right
Celtics’ weak point came back to haunt them in near disaster
The Boston Celtics almost lost to the Toronto Raptors' incessant transition attack on Sunday night. … [Read more...] about Celtics’ weak point came back to haunt them in near disaster