Tag: boston celtics
Jayson Tatum says return will be emotional as Celtics star could debut Friday
The wait may finally be ending.
Jayson Tatum could make his season debut Friday when the Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden.
According...
Hoops Wire Power Rankings: Spurs stay on top, Cavs rising fast
The latest Hoops Wire power rankings, through games on March 3 ...
1. San Antonio Spurs (44-17)Eleven-game winning streak ended? No problem. The Spurs answered...
Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return, roll past Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo was back. The Boston Celtics barely blinked.
Boston handled the Milwaukee Bucks, 108-81, on Monday night, overshadowing Antetokounmpo’s return from a right calf...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jazz, Keyonte George, Celtics
Thunder
The Thunder welcomed back Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Friday, but with limits.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points with nine assists in 34 minutes after missing nine games...
Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic: I’m still getting used to new offense, teammates
The Celtics are thinking long term, even while stacking wins.
Boston is focused on internal improvement and integrating trade-deadline addition Nikola Vucevic as it prepares...
NBA Moves: Celtics, John Tonje, Timberwolves, Zyon Pullin, Mavericks
Celtics
The Celtics re-signed guard John Tonje to a two-way contract after his 10-day deal expired, the team announced.
Tonje, acquired from the Jazz at the...
Celtics erupt for historic shooting night, await Jayson Tatum return
The Celtics are rolling again. And this time, they did it with one of the most efficient offensive performances the league has seen in...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Nets, Noah Clowney
76ers
Joel Embiid finally got a late game runway again. It just did not end in a win.
Embiid returned for the final 7 minutes and...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Nuggets, Celtics, Hugo Gonzalez
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves received a bit of good news regarding Anthony Edwards. His MRI confirmed a right hamstring strain, but the team said he’ll be...
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown: NBA not doing enough to protect players from sports betting fallout
Celtics star Jaylen Brown says the NBA needs to do a better job protecting its players from the growing influence of sports betting.
Speaking to...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Brad Stevens, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, cap situations
Celtics
Even before Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in the second round of last year’s playoffs, the Celtics were planning a reset.
President of basketball operations...
Rumor: Celtics Continue To Invite Trade Discussion Involving Anfernee Simons
The Boston Celtics continue to invite trade discussion involving Anfernee Simons, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
The Celtics acquired Simons from...
Celtics Legend Bob Cousy Doesn’t Think Jaylen Brown Is ‘At The Superstar Level That Jayson Tatum Is At’
Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy, a six-time NBA champion, doesn't think Jaylen Brown is "at the superstar level that Jayson Tatum is at."
Cousy believes...
Jayson Tatum Making Visible Progress, But Celtics Still Expect Season-Long Absence
NBA star Jayson Tatum was walking without a boot and moving comfortably at New England Patriots practice. It’s a positive sign for the Boston...
Rumor: Ben Simmons Expected To Sign With Celtics Or Knicks
Ben Simmons is expected to sign with the Boston Celtics or New York Knicks, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Siegel thinks Simmons...
NBA Trade Idea: Celtics Acquire Walker Kessler, Jazz Acquire Terry Rozier, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Heat Acquire Anfernee Simons
NBA writer Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report created a three-team trade idea between the Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz and Miami Heat.
Here are the details...
