Celtics
Here’s how opposing NBA general managers view the Celtics
Celtics The NBA released its annual GM survey Tuesday. Here’s how they ranked the Celtics. Jayson Tatum received votes in a number of categories, including two MVPs: most valuable player and most versatile player. Mary Schwalm/AP Photo The Celtics will begin this season as the envy of the league, from fans to players to even […]
Payton Pritchard shines again, but Celtics reserves fall to Knicks: 7 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics rested their starters in their second preseason game on Monday. Celtics rookie Jordan Walsh made his preseason debut on Monday as the Celtics took on the Knicks. Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Celtics rested their top six players on Monday, and while Payton Pritchard and the reserves showed some fun flashes, […]
Kristaps Porzingis, Payton Pritchard shine as Celtics beat 76ers in preseason opener: 10 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics showed plenty of promise in their preseason opener. Kristaps Porzingis made his Celtics preseason debut Sunday against the 76ers. AP Photo/Mary Schwalm The new-look Celtics opened their preseason slate Sunday against the 76ers with a spirited 114-106 victory. Here are the takeaways. 1. Kristaps Porzingis was as advertised offensively — an intriguing […]
Report: Celtics sign Payton Pritchard to 4-year, $30 million extension
Celtics The reserve guard has a new deal. Payton Pritchard. One ESPN NBA analyst’s model predicts Celtics to win the most games in the regular season ‘You can’t just have a fastball’: What Joe Mazzulla said of the Celtics’ lineup, big man situations ahead of preseason opener Payton Pritchard has signed a 4-year, $30 million […]
One ESPN NBA analyst’s model predicts Celtics to win the most games in the regular season
Celtics It’s the second straight season Kevin Pelton’s stats-based win projection has picked the Celtics to lead the NBA in victories. One ESPN analyst’s model favors the Celtics by a significant margin this season. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) ‘You can’t just have a fastball’: What Joe Mazzulla said of the Celtics’ lineup, big man situations ahead […]
Jayson Tatum explains how he’s feeling more connected to Boston outside of the Celtics
Celtics “I’ve spent almost seven years of my life — I’m 25, that’s a big chunk of my life — in the city of Boston.” Jayson Tatum has spent most of his adult life in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Is Jrue Holiday the ‘missing piece’ for a Celtics championship? Paul Pierce thinks so. Why Wyc […]
Is Jrue Holiday the ‘missing piece’ for a Celtics championship? Paul Pierce thinks so.
Celtics “He’s a champion. He’s respected around the league. He’ll be respected here.” Paul Pierce photo by Matthew J Lee/Globe staff Why Wyc Grousbeck is feeling both ‘optimism’ and ‘annoyance’ with the Celtics this year Golden State Warriors granted WNBA expansion franchise set to begin play in 2025 After the Celtics lost in the Eastern […]
Why Wyc Grousbeck is feeling both ‘optimism’ and ‘annoyance’ with the Celtics this year
Celtics “I think out of annoyance, and regret comes: ‘What can we do to make it better?’ That’s the feeling I’m getting from the guys” Wyc Grousbeck. Jim Davis/Globe Staff) Why Jrue Holiday believes he’ll be embraced by ‘insane’ Celtics fans Celtics reportedly outbid Heat, Clippers in order to acquire Jrue Holiday in trade with […]
NBC Sports Boston names Drew Carter to be Mike Gorman’s successor on Celtics broadcasts
Media Carter is joining NBC Sports Boston’s team for the upcoming season. NBC Sports Boston plans special tributes to longtime play-by-play voice Mike Gorman this season. Jim Davis/The Boston Globe By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe October 4, 2023 NBC Sports Boston plans to honor Mike Gorman in various ways during the upcoming Celtics season, […]
Why Jrue Holiday believes he’ll be embraced by ‘insane’ Celtics fans
Celtics “I know this is a blue-collar town. They love people that work hard and they put their heart into it.” Jrue Holiday will look to put an already talented Celtics roster over the top in 2023-24. Jonathan Wiggs / The Boston Globe A lot has changed for Jrue Holiday in the span of a […]