Celtics

After missing nearly 11 months of action due to knee and thumb injuries, Sixers guard Jared McCain has looked shaky in his first three games back. Playing just 31 total minutes across those three outings, McCain has gone scoreless on 0-of-9 shooting. In the hopes of getting McCain more comfortable on the court and getting him more full-speed reps, the 76ers assigned the … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: McCain, Barlow, Walsh, Minott, Ingram

No player is immune to shooting slumps. How Payton Pritchard handles them when they arrive captures why the Boston Celtics trust him. … [Read more...] about Payton Pritchard’s candid admission is at the core of why Celtics trust him

The Boston Celtics have an unlikely hero this season that has been proving the coaching genius of Joe Mazzulla. … [Read more...] about Celtics’ unlikely hero proving why Joe Mazzulla is one of NBA’s elite coaches

The Boston Celtics are showing their depth in the opening thirty days of basketball. Despite losing veterans like Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Jrue Holiday, the Celtics’ offseason signings are holding their own. Their three important signings are playing well for a team with playoff aspirations. Which Celtics Signing Stands Out After First Month Of Basketball? This past … [Read more...] about Which Celtics Signing Stands Out After First Month Of Basketball?

The Celtics held off a spirited push from James Harden and the Clippers in the fourth quarter for a hard-fought 121-118 victory.  The post Jaylen Brown, Celtics hold off James Harden, Clippers late to claim rare clutch win: 8 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Celtics hold off James Harden, Clippers late to claim rare clutch win: 8 takeaways

"He’s been there. He’s been like an extra coach, in a sense. So it’s been kind of cool to see.” The post Jayson Tatum continues to impact Celtics even while sidelined appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum continues to impact Celtics even while sidelined

“I thought he was very good, and I thought he made some winning plays throughout the entire game.” The post Jordan Walsh has found his role with the Celtics appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Jordan Walsh has found his role with the Celtics

The Celtics won their third straight game to improve to 8-7. The post Jaylen Brown, Celtics beat Nets 113-99; above .500 for first time this season appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Celtics beat Nets 113-99; above .500 for first time this season

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has gotten used to contending for championships, so he wasn’t exactly eager to have a roster filled with unproven players, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. His team may be overachieving somewhat with a 6-7 start, but Mazzulla calls it more of a “fulfillment” than an “enjoyment.” “I don’t enjoy being in the position that we’re in and I don’t … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Mazzulla, Queta, Gonzalez, Kalkbrenner