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On this day in Boston Celtics history, the Celtics beat their historic rivals in a squeaker on the road, the Celtics defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 92-90 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, L.A.’s home arena in those years. The win was secured by Hall of Fame Boston big man Bill Russell, who put up an astounding 14 points, 23 rebounds, and 7 assists he managed while … [Read more...] about On this day: Russell gets 14 points, 23 boards, 7 assists vs. Lakers; Bird logs 22 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists vs. LA

“They have to do some soul-searching,” said one of the hosts of the YES Network’s postgame show after the Brooklyn Nets found themselves on the wrong end of a 50-point blowout delivered to them by the Boston Celtics. Ever wonder what the opposing team’s media has to say about a truly brutal beatdown? Well, hosts Frank Isola and Bob Lorenz recently weighed in on the Nets’ 136-86 … [Read more...] about Boston’s 136-86 blowout of the Nets from the Brooklyn media perspective

Fans of the Boston Celtics will be happy to hear that there is a major documentary in the works about their favorite ball club. It came to light in a recent interview with lead Celtics Governor Wyc Grousbeck on WEEI’s “Greg Hill” show that the team is working on a multi-episode film covering the recent history of the storied franchise similar to “The Last Dance“. Per Grousbeck, … [Read more...] about Wyc Grousbeck reveals a major documentary covering the Boston Celtics is in the works

It seems that one of the more popular hypothetical trade ideas for the Boston Celtics could have come to fruition, but the Celtics would ultimately decide to go in another direction at the NBA’s 2024 trade deadline instead. According to new reporting from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Chicago Bulls veteran big man Andre Drummond “also drew trade interest” from Boston before the … [Read more...] about Report: Boston Celtics among several teams that made serious offers for Andre Drummond

Ahead of the NBA’s 2023-24 season, many an NBA analyst predicted that star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum would be among the finalists for the league’s 2024 Most Valuable Player award. But after adding a pair of All-Star caliber players to the team’s roster in Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday while having another All-Star (Jaylen Brown) and a borderline All-Star guard … [Read more...] about Is Boston’s Jayson Tatum being unfairly ignored in the NBA’s 2024 MVP race?

Over the course of the last few seasons, the Boston Celtics have been one of the most consistently good teams in the NBA, and this season, they are a far better version of themselves both on paper and on the ball court. While they have yet to win it all and hang the long-coveted Banner 18, they look as poised to do so as they have in recent memory. With new additions Kristaps … [Read more...] about Why the Boston Celtics will win it all this season

Nate Robinson wants All-Star Week’s Dunk Contest to rise again, and as a former winner of it, he knows what sort of formula it should take to bring it back to its former glory. A lack of star power and some middling contests has diminished the former marquee event of the league’s annual All-Star Week festivities. However, Nate Rob believes he can help restore its place in the … [Read more...] about Nate Robinson wants All-Star Week’s Dunk Contest to rise again

By now, you may have caught wind of star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum‘s plan to partner with SoFi to help working-class families into homes in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. You may even have heard about how he made an appearance on CBS News’ “CBS Mornings” show to talk about how his foundation will partner with SoFi on the project. But if you have not seen the … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and SoFi launch initiative to boost financial literacy, home ownership

Former Boston Celtics big man Danilo Gallinari has elected to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to new reporting from The Athletic’s Shams Charania. “Gallinari is finalizing a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks,” writes The Athletic reporter. “Gallinari’s agent, Michael Tellem, has been discussing options with several title contenders this week.” “Gallinari seriously … [Read more...] about Former Boston Celtics big man Danilo Gallinari signs with Milwaukee Bucks