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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
Celtics Knight, a 6-foot-10 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. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news Sunday … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]