Celtics
How Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard, and other Celtics are preparing for the season
Celtics “I can’t wait to get to Boston, man.” Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard both sharpened their skills over the summer. Erin Clark/Globe Staff The Boston Celtics will begin playing basketball in just a few short months. But many of their players have already started. Listed: At waterfront mansion with Celtics-themed sports court, surf and […]
Are there any early signals as to who may take over after Mike Gorman signs off from Celtics television broadcasts?
Celtics The 2023-24 season will be Mike Gorman’s last as the Celtics’ television play-by-play announcer. Jim Davis/Globe Staff By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe August 19, 2023 | 10:14 AM Mike Gorman’s recent reiteration that the 2023-24 season will be his last as the Celtics’ television play-by-play voice has led to two predictable reactions: An […]
The burning question: What will the Celtics look like when Marcus Smart returns in February?
Celtics Kristaps Porzingis’s early play with the Celtics will likely have an impact on the atmosphere when Marcus Smart returns to Boston on Feb. 4. Celtics fans will no doubt shower Marcus Smart, long regarded as the heartbeat of the team, with adulation when he returns for the first time to TD Garden on Feb. […]
Celtics 2023-24 schedule released: When does Marcus Smart return to Boston?
Celtics The Celtics will open their new season on the road against the Knicks on Oct. 25. Marcus Smart will return to the TD Garden with the Grizzlies on Feb. 4. Jim Davis/Globe Staff The Celtics’ schedule for the 2023-24 season is finally here. Just days after the NBA announced dates for its inaugural in-season tournament (held […]
Here is the Celtics’ schedule for the inaugural NBA in-season tournament
Celtics A champion for the in-season tournament will be awarded on Dec. 9 in Las Vegas. The Celtics will begin tournament play on Nov. 10 against the Nets. Jim Davis/Globe Staff For the first time in NBA history, a trophy will be up for grabs during the regular season. Last month, the NBA unveiled plans for […]
Jayson Tatum cited a specific issue Celtics need to address following loss vs. Timberwolves
Morning Sports Update “We can learn from it.” Jayson Tatum during the Celtics’ game against the Timberwolves on Nov. 6. AP Photo/Abbie Parr Jayson Tatum on the Celtics: Following the Celtics’ first loss of the season, Jayson Tatum acknowledged the root of the problem in Monday’s 114-109 defeat. “Just had too many turnovers. Way too […]
Celtics drop first loss of the season to Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves: 9 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics reverted to some old habits against a staunch Timberwolves defense. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Minneapolis. AP Photo/Abbie Parr The Celtics dropped their first […]
Watch: Celtics’ Jaylen Brown posterizes Rudy Gobert with thunderous dunk
Celtics Jaylen Brown knocked Gobert to the hardwood with his first-quarter poster dunk on Monday. Jaylen Brown added another dunk to his lengthy highlight reel on Monday. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco) Add Rudy Gobert to the long list of NBA big men and star talents who have been on the receiving end of a highlight-reel dunk […]
Report: Former Celtics big man Robert Williams facing potentially season-ending knee surgery
Celtics Robert Williams has been plagued by injuries over his last few seasons in the NBA. Robert Williams could miss significant time due to his knee injury. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Former Celtics big man Robert Williams has been bitten by the injury bug once again. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the current Trail Blazers center […]
Jayson Tatum hits career milestone as Celtics outlast Nets: 10 takeaways
Celtics Jrue Holiday was one rebound shy of a triple double and recorded his highest point total in a Celtics uniform. Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is guarded by Dorian Finney-Smith #28 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter of the game at Barclays Center on November 04, 2023 in New York […]