Joe Mazzulla requires surgery for a torn meniscus. The Boston Celtics championship-winning head coach has been suffering with the injury since March. Still, he didn’t let the injury or the pain deter him from leading his team to an NBA Finals victory over the Dallas Mavericks, where they secured a championship in five games. On Wednesday (June 19) Mazzulla appeared on the … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla details impact of his meniscus injury during playoffs
Key information for the Boston Celtics championship parade
The Boston Celtics will celebrate their 2024 NBA Championship with a parade on Friday (June 21). The event will begin at 11 a.m. local time and is expected to draw more than 1 million people into the city. The Celtics are currently celebrating their success with a short trip to Miami. Due to a heatwave, the Celtics have been forced to wait for their championship celebration, … [Read more...] about Key information for the Boston Celtics championship parade
The Celtics tried to trade for Donovan Mitchell in 2017
The Boston Celtics selected Jayson Tatum with the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. The move came one year after selecting Jaylen Brown with the same pick. The duo have developed into two of the most talented forwards in the NBA, and helped guide the Celtics to a championship this season. However, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Celtics roster almost took a different … [Read more...] about The Celtics tried to trade for Donovan Mitchell in 2017
Should the City of Boston rename Logan Airport after Bill Russell?
Bill Russell is an icon in the City of Boston. He’s a Boston Celtics legend. He’s a civil rights pioneer. He was the first black head coach in the NBA. And he was among the most talented players of his generation, as proven by his 11 championship rings. Russell’s legacy will be felt within Boston for centuries. As such, The Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich believes the City of Boston … [Read more...] about Should the City of Boston rename Logan Airport after Bill Russell?
Lakers could add two former Celtics champions to JJ Redick’s staff
JJ Redick is the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Boston Celtics guard won a championship with both franchises during his playing career. He is also seen as a highly intelligent basketball mind. Redick likely views Rondo’s basketball IQ and former status as an elite ball-handler as the perfect addition to a coaching staff that must connect with the Lakers … [Read more...] about Lakers could add two former Celtics champions to JJ Redick’s staff
The Boston Celtics accepting the NBA’s 2024 Larry O’Brien Championship trophy
Fans of the Boston Celtics will be looking back at the 2024 NBA Championship their favorite ball club won this week for years, if not decades. And it was among the best documented of Boston’s league-record 18 banners, with hours of footage recorded for posterity of the players celebrating along with their families, team staff, and fans. Our friends over at the “Celtics All … [Read more...] about The Boston Celtics accepting the NBA’s 2024 Larry O’Brien Championship trophy
On this date: Robert Williams III drafted; Eric Montross, George Kaftan traded
On this day in Boston Celtics history, the team selected one player of note in the 2018 NBA draft, held in New York City, New York. To the surprise of virtually everyone, raw but promising Texas A&M big man Robert Williams III, a rim-running, shot-blocking prospect, slid to the Celtics at No. 27. Timelord — as Williams came to be called — is in his third season with Boston. … [Read more...] about On this date: Robert Williams III drafted; Eric Montross, George Kaftan traded
Celtics Lab 269: After Banner 18, what’s next on Boston’s agenda with Jack Simone
After five trips to the Eastern Conference finals over the previous six seasons, the Boston Celtics have finally hung Banner 18. And while winning Banner 19 is the logical next step for the Celtics, if the path to Boston’s current title has taught us anything, it’s that there are a lot of moves required to push a team over the top. To that end, the hosts of the CLNS Media … [Read more...] about Celtics Lab 269: After Banner 18, what’s next on Boston’s agenda with Jack Simone
Al Horford hopes winning title with Celtics will inspire Dominican community in Boston and beyond
The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals on a Monday, and by Thursday, Boston big man Al Horford was back to work. The veteran stopped by a Raising Cane’s restaurant in Boston’s Back Bay to talk to the media, sign some autographs, and even get behind the counter to help take customers’ orders.Fans showed up by the hundreds, braving a brutal heat wave for a chance to meet … [Read more...] about Al Horford hopes winning title with Celtics will inspire Dominican community in Boston and beyond