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Fans of the Boston Celtics are going to see some familiar faces on Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer with word breaking that barring any late surprises that veteran Celtics floor general Jrue Holiday will be joining the US National Team. Seen by some as a key part of the United States’ push to get back to a gold medal on the biggest stage that is not the NBA, … [Read more...] about On Celtics’ Jrue Holiday playing for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Joe Mazzulla took a trip to England during the All-Star break. He traveled to Manchester, where he attended a Manchester City Football Club practice session. He also met legendary European soccer coach Pep Guardiola. In a recent interview with The Athletic’s Jared Weiss, Mazzulla admitted that he views the City coach as one of the greatest sporting coaches in the world. He also … [Read more...] about Can we see elements of soccer in Joe Mazzulla’s Celtics system?

On this day in Boston Celtics history, just 10 games have ever been played by the storied ball club in the nearly eight decades of its existence. And while that might be a very weird fact in most days of the calendar, the reason why so few games have been played by the Celtics on this date over the years has little to do with scheduling issues. Or at least, ones we can control … [Read more...] about On this day: Celtics win nine of ten LeapYear Day games in Boston history

On Saturday (Feb. 24) the Boston Celtics produced a stellar performance as they defeated the New York Knicks for the fourth time this season. One of the more noticeable differences in Boston’s performance was how it shifted away from the three-point line to focus on pressuring the rim and attacking the paint. While the Knicks were shorthanded for the game, missing OG Anunoby, … [Read more...] about Was win over New York the Celtics best of the season?

Whether Jrue Holiday wins a title with the Boston Celtics this summer or not, it is sounding like the UCLA alum will not be getting much rest before the NBA’s 2024-25 season arrives. The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Joe Vardon report that Holiday “is expected to be among the 12 members of Team USA’s roster for the 2024 Olympics, barring unforeseen circumstances.” “USA … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Jrue Holiday expected to join Team USA for 2024 Paris Olympics

We may earn a fee if you make a purchase through one of the links in this article.  The USA Today Network newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. February is nearing its end and basketball is heating up with March Madness around the corner and the NBA in its playoffs stretch run. It is primetime for all kinds of NBA and college … [Read more...] about Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code SBWIRE1000 | $1K for Auburn-Tennessee, NCAAB Odds, NBA & More

While it might seem to some that the sudden surge of discourse around star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum being snubbed due to the strengths of his teammates and mistakes in the 2022 NBA Finals, he has at least one prominent critic in his corner in Draymond Green. And regarding his shortcomings on the league’s biggest stage, few can offer a more intimate perspective on … [Read more...] about Draymond Green thinks the MVP goalposts are moving for Boston’s Jayson Tatum

We may earn a fee if you make a purchase through one of the links in this article. The USA Today Network newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. The Lakers’ fight to stay in playoff contention continues Wednesday night against the Clippers in a Los Angeles rivalry game. It’s one of six games on the NBA schedule tonight. Bet on … [Read more...] about BetMGM Bonus Code SBWIRE | Grab $150 in Bonus Bets Instantly for Lakers-Clippers, NBA Odds

It’s never an easy thing for a younger NBA player to find themselves traded midseason, and having to get used to not only new teammates, coaches, and a new style of play. They also have to learn their new city and how the facilities work, as well as all their favorite places to eat out, have fun, or simply live. Thankfully for new Boston Celtics big man Xavier Tillman, Sr., … [Read more...] about Boston’s Xavier Tillman on being traded to the Celtics midseason