Stevens towed the luxury tax line to a tee down the stretch and still gave Joe Mazzulla a competitive roster this season. The post Celtics’ signing of Dalano Banton officially completes Brad Stevens’s GM masterclass appeared first on Boston.com.
Celtics clinch No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference playoffs with blowout win over Pelicans
Boston will compete in the NBA playoffs for the 12th consecutive season, the league’s longest active streak. The post Celtics clinch No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference playoffs with blowout win over Pelicans appeared first on Boston.com.
It’s been decades since a center won the NBA Most Improved Player award. Will Neemias Queta be next?
“He should seriously be considered because of where he was and where he is now,” Joe Mazzulla said. The post It’s been decades since a center won the NBA Most Improved Player award. Will Neemias Queta be next? appeared first on Boston.com.
Jayson Tatum won’t play in Celtics’ penultimate regular season matchup
Jaylen Brown was listed questionable as he manages his left Achilles tendinitis, but he will be available. The post Jayson Tatum won’t play in Celtics’ penultimate regular season matchup appeared first on Boston.com.
‘I appreciated that’: Jayson Tatum credited Knicks fans’ applause in MSG return
“This was a big moment for me.” The post ‘I appreciated that’: Jayson Tatum credited Knicks fans’ applause in MSG return appeared first on Boston.com.
Jayson Tatum returns to MSG, but Knicks hold off Celtics late: 7 takeaways
Jayson Tatum cleared the hurdle, but the Knicks defeated the Celtics for the third time in the regular season. The post Jayson Tatum returns to MSG, but Knicks hold off Celtics late: 7 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.
Knicks stay alive in race for No. 2 seed in East, beat Celtics in Tatum’s return to MSG
Tatum finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in his first game back on the Madison Square Garden court where he ruptured his Achilles tendon in last season’s playoffs. The post Knicks stay alive in race for No. 2 seed in East, beat Celtics in Tatum’s return to MSG appeared first on Boston.com.
Jaylen Brown has a candid answer when asked if he deserves NBA MVP this season
“The analytics don’t quantify who I am and [what] my spirit is.” The post Jaylen Brown has a candid answer when asked if he deserves NBA MVP this season appeared first on Boston.com.
Report: 76ers star Joel Embiid to undergo surgery for appendicitis
It’s unclear how long the 76ers star will be out. The post Report: 76ers star Joel Embiid to undergo surgery for appendicitis appeared first on Boston.com.
Report: Celtics are ‘known to be interested’ in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo
They are reportedly being discussed in league circles as ‘potential suitors’ The post Report: Celtics are ‘known to be interested’ in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Boston.com.
What Joe Mazzulla said about praise from Giannis Antetokounmpo
“He’s a great player, but I think my reaction is that you can’t do anything unless you have the players to be able to do it.” The post What Joe Mazzulla said about praise from Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Boston.com.
Jayson Tatum is ‘not thrilled’ about first trip to Madison Square Garden since injury
“Last time I played there, obviously it was a traumatic experience for me.” The post Jayson Tatum is ‘not thrilled’ about first trip to Madison Square Garden since injury appeared first on Boston.com.
Celtics’ Brad Stevens addresses ‘tiresome’ college basketball rumors
Stevens said he’s flattered by interest from college programs, but is not planning to leave the Celtics. The post Celtics’ Brad Stevens addresses ‘tiresome’ college basketball rumors appeared first on Boston.com.
Brown scores 35 points as the Celtics beat the Hornets 113-102 to claim the season series
With the win, the Celtics inched closer to locking up the No. 2 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. The post Brown scores 35 points as the Celtics beat the Hornets 113-102 to claim the season series appeared first on Boston.com.
Giannis Antetokounmpo paid high praise to Celtics’ coach Joe Mazzulla
“It’s about the mentality that you instilled in your place.” The post Giannis Antetokounmpo paid high praise to Celtics’ coach Joe Mazzulla appeared first on Boston.com.
Derrick White talks beer, being a Bostonian, and a promising Celtics playoff run
“When you put on that Celtic uniform, you’re kind of judged on one thing.” The post Derrick White talks beer, being a Bostonian, and a promising Celtics playoff run appeared first on Boston.com.
Cleveland radio host says Cavaliers are ‘scared’ of facing the Celtics in the playoffs
“They don’t want to play Boston in the second round because they’re scared.” The post Cleveland radio host says Cavaliers are ‘scared’ of facing the Celtics in the playoffs appeared first on Boston.com.
Tatum, Celtics pull away late to beat Raptors, move closer to 2-seed: 6 takeaways
Neemias Queta made a case for Most Improved as the Celtics pulled away from the Raptors on Sunday. The post Tatum, Celtics pull away late to beat Raptors, move closer to 2-seed: 6 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.
Jaylen Brown opens up about past criticisms of his left hand: ‘There was some truth to it’
“Basketball the game is ruthless, if teams know you have an injury they’re going to try to force you to that.” The post Jaylen Brown opens up about past criticisms of his left hand: ‘There was some truth to it’ appeared first on Boston.com.
Jaylen Brown opens up about past criticisms of his left hand: ‘There was some truth to it’
“Basketball the game is ruthless, if teams know you have an injury they’re going to try to force you to that.” The post Jaylen Brown opens up about past criticisms of his left hand: ‘There was some truth to it’ appeared first on Boston.com.