Celtics
Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis impress in debut: 10 takeaways as Celtics beat Knicks
Celtics Porzingis set a Celtics record, while Tatum looks ready for another huge season. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics opened their season against the Knicks on Wednesday. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images COMMENTARY The Celtics played well early and late in their season opener against the Knicks on Wednesday, which was good enough to overcome a […]
What Celtics’ Jayson Tatum said about his relationship with Tom Brady
Celtics “He has every reason to be arrogant and all those things, but truly down to earth.” Jayson Tatum and Tom Brady took part in a Make-a-Wish event in New York on Tuesday night. Fanatics An established NBA superstar and top player on a stacked Celtics roster, Jayson Tatum currently holds court as the face […]
Watch: Bob Ryan predicts big things for the Celtics
The Celtics have the city’s best chance at a championship. Boston Globe Today sports host Chris Gasper and correspondent Bob Ryan preview the C’s upcoming season. The post Watch: Bob Ryan predicts big things for the Celtics appeared first on Boston.com.
Wyc Grousbeck offered some background on Celtics’ offseason changes
Celtics Grousbeck also discussed the decision to trade Marcus Smart. Wyc Grousbeck (center) with Jrue Holiday (right) and Steve Pagliuca (left) after Holiday’s Celtics’ introductory press conference. Jonathan Wiggs /Globe Staff The high-profile changes that the Celtics’ roster went through during the NBA offseason took root in the mind of team owner Wyc Grousbeck as […]
Marcus Smart takes a subtle dig at Celtics while reflecting on trade to Grizzlies
Celtics “Another team’s trash is another team’s gold.” Marcus Smart should be a perfect fit on a stingy Memphis roster. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) The Celtics’ blockbuster deal struck in June that saw Boston acquire Kristaps Porzingis and ship Marcus Smart to Memphis surprised plenty across the basketball world — including Smart. In the immediate aftermath […]
Why don’t we pronounce the Boston Celtics with a hard ‘C’?
Wickedpedia The Boston Celtics and Glasgow’s Celtic F.C. have similar pronunciations. Why is that? Mary Schwalm / AP, File Bostonians have a notorious track record of forging their own path when it comes to pronunciations and labels. The accent sure doesn’t do us any favors, most notably when adding R’s that shouldn’t be there onto […]
What Jaylen Brown said about having Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo at Celtics practices
Celtics “These guys could be doing something else, but, they choose to be here with this group. That says a lot about us and a lot about them.” Jaylen Brown AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Rajon Rondo visits Celtics at practice, hopes to play advising role similar to Paul Pierce Is Jrue Holiday the ‘missing piece’ for […]
Celtics are reportedly signing big Nathan Knight to 2-way deal
Celtics Knight, a 6-foot-8 forward/center, once torched the Celtics for 20 points and 11 rebounds. Nathan Knight goes to the basket during the second half of a preseason game against the Celtics. Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Celtics are signing big man Nathan Knight to a two-way deal, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski […]
Here’s what oddsmakers are projecting for the Celtics and their stars on eve of 2023-24 season
Celtics Oddsmakers list the Celtics and some of their stars as among the favorites to win some hardware this season. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are expected by oddsmakers to lead the Celtics to another strong season in 2023-24. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images The start of the 2023-24 NBA season is just days away, and the […]
‘It’s seeing how I can impact winning’: Al Horford willing to make sacrifice and play off the bench for Celtics
Celtics Horford played off the bench in the Celtics’ preseason game on Tuesday, something he hasn’t done in a regular-season or postseason game during his time in Boston. Al Horford could be playing off the bench more than he ever has before this season. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Al Horford has started all but 12 […]