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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 […]
Why Joe Mazzulla hopes Paul Pierce and other Celtics legends are regulars at practice this season
Celtics “The only past we have is the banners alone. The past should be the banners, but it should be the people.” Paul Pierce was a regular guest at Celtics games last season. Jim Davis / The Boston Globe The Celtics might be looking ahead to another promising season in 2023-24. But as Joe Mazzulla […]
Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum ready to confront championship expectations for new-look roster
Celtics “There’s a handful of teams each year that realistically can probably win the championship,” Tatum said. “And we’re in that mix. That’s what we’re aiming for. And that’s where we should be aiming.” Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum speaks at a news conference during the NBA basketball team’s media day. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo By KYLE […]
Celtics reportedly outbid Heat, Clippers in order to acquire Jrue Holiday in trade with Portland
Celtics “Other teams made offers but it was sort of a three-team, aggressive race at the end.” Jrue Holiday was a coveted player for multiple NBA contenders before landing in Boston. Lynne Sladky / AP The Celtics paid a steep price in order to bring in All-Star guard Jrue Holiday just ahead of training camp, dealing Malcolm […]
Jaylen Brown invites Deion Sanders to Celtics game, talks tailgating with Derrick White
Celtics “The vibes were high.” Colorado head coach Deion Sanders responds to questions during a news conference after the team’s NCAA college football practice at the university Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) AP Report: Blake Griffin is considering retirement Jaylen Brown said he had a good time hanging out with […]