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Breaking up is never easy, but former Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart wishes he’d had a bit more warning that he was to be dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies in the summer of 2023. “I understand business and I understand this business, and I tell people to this day if it was me, I would make the same business decision as well,” said Smart to the media in his first return to … [Read more...] about Marcus Smart reiterates wish he’d been warned before trade to the Memphis Grizzlies

The NBA’s 2024 trade deadline now perhaps better measured in hours than in days. And knowing what the range of possibilities that exists for the Boston Celtics to choose from to make moves to bolster their roster for a push to the 2024 NBA Finals is a good place to start. What can the Celtics do to get better? Which moves are more likely, and which make little sense? Who are … [Read more...] about Celtics Lab 239: Previewing Boston’s 2024 NBA trade deadline possibilities with Jack Simone

You almost had to be reminded that there was a game going on when former Boston Celtics floor general Marcus Smart received a tribute video for the near-decade he spent playing for the Celtics. Now with the Memphis Grizzlies but sitting on the sideline with an injured finger, the Flower Mound native was very clearly moved by his tribute from the Celtics organization. But it was … [Read more...] about Marcus Smart showed love by Boston Celtics fans after his tribute video

Even though he will not be along for the ride for the first time in his career, Marcus Smart will be cheering on the Boston Celtics. Traded to the Memphis Grizzlies after failing to help Boston get over the hump and back to the NBA finals, one would not blame the Flower Mound native if he held a grudge towards his former team. But speaking to the media after his first return to … [Read more...] about Why Marcus Smart will be cheering on the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA postseason

A pair of former Boston Celtics players are making minor waves ahead of the NBA’s 2024 trade deadline. The “Stein Line’s” Marc Stein reports that former Boston big man Grant Williams may soon be on the move — and that Malcolm Brogdon would prefer to not be. Per Stein, the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks “have held exploratory discussions on a trade that would swap … [Read more...] about Two former Boston Celtics in trade deadline rumbles: Grant Williams and Malcolm Brogdon

Memphis Grizzlies veteran point guard Marcus Smart, after nine seasons with the Boston Celtics and being the focal point of a pivotal trade that brought star big man Kristaps Porzingis to Boston from the Washington Wizards, was celebrated during his return to TD Garden this past Sunday. In the tilt’s second quarter, he received the “Hero Among Us” award for his charitable work … [Read more...] about Reacting to Marcus Smart’s Boston Celtics tribute

While Marcus Smart likely would have preferred to get the win in his first return to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies, knowing his competitive nature. But even though the Griz lost in a 40-point blowout, it was as much of a love fest having the Flower Mound native back in the building. The Celtics played a tribute video that had the … [Read more...] about Marcus Smart returns to Boston, Celtics dominate Grizzlies 131-91

There are few players in the NBA under more pressure this season than star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. Hovering on the cusp of superstardom with a stacked roster that can’t seem to get it together for the biggest challenges of the regular season or the playoffs, Tatum needs to take a step forward to finally break through. That could be a title, or playing like the … [Read more...] about The one thing that Jayson Tatum needs to fix for the Boston Celtics to win it all

It might have taken him a bit longer than he probably expected, but Boston Celtics rookie forward Jordan Walsh finally scored his first points at the NBA level with the Celtics. Looking much more comfortable and in control, Walsh exploded to the basket for an emphatic dunk to put the first two points of his career in the Association on the board. Speaking to the media postgame, … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla on Celtics rookie Jordan Walsh’s first bucket for Boston