Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum recently shared that he believes that the people who vote for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award are still holding his late collapse in the 2022 NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors against him. Is the St. Louis native right about this? And if he is, is that out of line given the award is for how he is playing in this, the league’s … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Jayson Tatum says MVP voters hold Boston’s 2022 NBA Finals loss against him
Boston Celtics virtually impossible to stop playing their game in win vs. the New York Knicks
The New York Knicks made some major moves ahead of the NBA’s 2024 trade deadline, and had been burning up the standings since before injuries to OG Anunoby and Julius Randle knocked them back a peg. Their shakiness without those two key players was evident against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden this past Saturday night, falling 116-102. The contest was a close one … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics virtually impossible to stop playing their game in win vs. the New York Knicks
Jaden Springer can already see differences between Celtics and Sixers
Jaden Springer joined the Boston Celtics at the February 8 trade deadline. He came highly recommended by Sam Cassell, who is an assistant coach for the Celtics but was previously working under Doc Rivers with the Philadelphia 76ers. The defensive-minded guard made his debut on Thursday (Feb. 22) during the Celtic’s win over the Chicago Bulls. When speaking to the media … [Read more...] about Jaden Springer can already see differences between Celtics and Sixers
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith took issue with Jaylen Brown’s comments on the 65-game rule
There has been a lot of angst over the new rule that requires NBA players to play at least 65 regular season games in order to be eligible to win the most prestigious full-season awards like Most Valuable Player since injury to Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid took him out of the running for the honor. More recently, star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, a vice president … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith took issue with Jaylen Brown’s comments on the 65-game rule
New York can’t hang with Celtics, collapse in second half to lose 116-102 to Boston
The New York Knicks have been posited as the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics in the NBA’s Eastern Conference this season after a strong 2024 NBA trade deadline. But they didn’t really look like it at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, falling to Boston 116-102 after coming undone in the game’s second half. To be fair, New York is without two key players in Julius … [Read more...] about New York can’t hang with Celtics, collapse in second half to lose 116-102 to Boston
Celtics vs. Knicks: Prediction, preview, how to watch, stream, start
The New York Knicks looked like the NBA’s hottest team in the Eastern Conference after making some major moves at the league’s 2024 trade deadline. Only to see injury derail that success over a four-game skid the Knicks finally snapped with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Boston Celtics have the unusual superpower of playing down to opponents when they are dealing with … [Read more...] about Celtics vs. Knicks: Prediction, preview, how to watch, stream, start
The best of Boston Celtics icon Larry Bird at the All-Star Game
The NBA’s 2024 All-Star Week may now be behind us, but our memories of it — both good and bad — will stay with us forever. And when it comes to Hall of Fame Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird, there are some seriously impressive memories to look back on. With all the talk about the NBA All Star Game being another bust this season, plus Larry Bird resurfacing to meet Jayson Tatum, … [Read more...] about The best of Boston Celtics icon Larry Bird at the All-Star Game
Celtics fans need to stop saying Jayson Tatum isn’t clutch
The NBA All Star Game always have an over lining theme of nostalgia. The event is not only the greatest compilation of current NBA talent, but it also reunites more NBA legends, in one city for a long weekend. For many, it’s absolutely basketball bliss. CLNS Media sent two reporters and a camera crew to cover the star-studded event for 2024. Needless to say that when it was … [Read more...] about Celtics fans need to stop saying Jayson Tatum isn’t clutch
On this day: Walker, Perkins, Erden, Harangody trades; Becker born
On this day in Boston Celtics history, forward Antoine Devon Walker began playing for the team that drafted him in what would be his second stint with Boston after being dealt back to the Celtics by the Atlanta Hawks. Walker had been selected by the storied franchise out of the University of Kentucky with the sixth overall pick of the 1996 NBA draft. Now, he was reunited with … [Read more...] about On this day: Walker, Perkins, Erden, Harangody trades; Becker born