Even before the NBA’s 2024 trade deadline, the Boston Celtics were favorites to win the 2024 finals and hang the long-awaited Banner 18. But then the Celtics went after a pair of defensive specialists to help fortify their roster in case of injury. Adding former Memphis Grizzlies backup big man Xavier Tillman, Sr. and then Philadelphia 76ers reserve wing Jaden Springer fleshes … [Read more...] about Shams Charania on the Boston Celtics trade deadline moves
Celtics narrowly escape the Hospital Heat on the road 110-106
No Jimmy Butler playing for the Miami Heat? For the Boston Celtics, what is usually an advantage for a team has often proved to be a reason for the Celtics to take their foot off the gas in dangerous fashion. With Butler out for personal reasons, the Celtics could have taken the Heat lightly, but instead found themselves in a dog fight they managed to eke out a 110-106 win … [Read more...] about Celtics narrowly escape the Hospital Heat on the road 110-106
Jaylen Brown on his flagrant foul vs. Miami’s Duncan Robinson
The Boston Celtics’ 110-106 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon was, as such games between these two East rivals can be, a chippy affair. The ire on both sides erupted in a play that saw Heat wing Duncan Robinson lock up star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown‘s arm, only to see Brown throw Robinson to the court. Brown was assessed a flagrant foul for his efforts, and players … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown on his flagrant foul vs. Miami’s Duncan Robinson
Celtics team president Brad Stevens on why Boston added Xavier Tillman, Sr. and Jaden Springer
The Boston Celtics added a pair of defensive-minded players to the team’s roster at the NBA’s 2024 trade deadline, former Memphis Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman, Sr. and ex-Philadelphia 76ers wing Jaden Springer. After the adds, Celtics team president Brad Stevens went on record to explain why Boston elected to trade for those two players specifically. On Tillman, Stevens … [Read more...] about Celtics team president Brad Stevens on why Boston added Xavier Tillman, Sr. and Jaden Springer
On this day: Former Boston coach Jim O’Brien, big man Tony Battie born
On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Celtics head coach James “Jim” Francis Xavier O’Brien — son-in-law of Hall of Fame head coach Jack Ramsay — was born in 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. O’Brien, who joined the Celtics franchise along with his boss Rick Pitino, served as an assistant in Boston under the ex-Celtic president of basketball operations for … [Read more...] about On this day: Former Boston coach Jim O’Brien, big man Tony Battie born
Where does Jayson Tatum rank among the NBA’s elite?
At the start of the Boston Celtics’ 2023-24 campaign, star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was projected to be among the top candidates to win the league’s 2024 Most Valuable Player award, but has since fallen out of the top five. Does this reflect on his standing in the league’s hierarchy, or are we still considering the St. Louis native a top 10 player? Not everyone thinks he is … [Read more...] about Where does Jayson Tatum rank among the NBA’s elite?
Might a reunion with Danilo Gallinari be on the table for the Boston Celtics?
The Boston Celtics purposefully left a roster spot open for their 15-man regular season roster at the NBA’s 2024 trade deadline. Planning to survey the options available among players bought out this season, they also face some barriers there. Such candidates must have made less than the $12.4 million full midlevel exception to be eligible to sign with the Celtics, per the … [Read more...] about Might a reunion with Danilo Gallinari be on the table for the Boston Celtics?
Who are the best Boston Celtics buyout candidates for their open 15th roster spot?
The Boston Celtics have an open roster spot for their 15-man regular season roster after the NBA’s 2024 trade deadline that saw them deal for backup Memphis Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman, Sr. and Philadelphia 76ers reserve wing Jaden Springer. What should they do with it? The Celtics could elevate one of their two way players like Neemias Queta or JD Davison to a full roster … [Read more...] about Who are the best Boston Celtics buyout candidates for their open 15th roster spot?
Can this version for the Celtics win a championship?
The Boston Celtics added another win to their season total on Friday (Feb. 9) by defeating the Washington Wizards. They now hold a 40-12 record on the season, giving them a five-game lead over the second-placed Cleveland Cavaliers. As such, Boston is well positioned to be the first season in the Eastern Conference once the postseason begins. Nevertheless, the Celtics won’t have … [Read more...] about Can this version for the Celtics win a championship?