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Blake Griffin has officially announced his retirement from the NBA. The former high flyer was a free agent throughout the 2023-24 season, despite rumored overtures from the Boston Celtics about a potential return for the current season. As Boston was the last team Griffin represented, he is technically retiring as a Celtic. The veteran big man announced his decision via his … [Read more...] about Blake Griffin calls time on his career, retires a Celtic

Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday will represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. There was no room for Jaylen Brown. Tatum and Brown have both won Olympic Gold Medals before. It will be interesting to see how a deep playoff run with the Boston Celtics could affect their playing time for Steve Kerr during the summer. Nevertheless, the Celtics will likely feel like they’re being … [Read more...] about Celtics have two players named in USA Olympic Team

Legendary play-by-play broadcaster Mike Gorman is retiring this season after 43 years of calling games for the Boston Celtics. In that time, he built a lasting impact on his peers and admirers, and Celtics Wire has talked with the people who have gotten to know Gorman best over the years to share their memories and best wishes. In the fourth edition of the series, we spoke with … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Jeff Twiss, Taylor Snow reflect on legendary career of Mike Gorman

The Boston Celtics played their last game of the regular season vs. the Washngton Wizards last Sunday night (April 14), but the game itself as something of an afterthought. The star of the day was longtime Boston Celtics broadcaster Mike Gorman, who was being feted ahead of his retirement, capping off a 43-year career in the job. To honor Gorman and his long career of hallmark … [Read more...] about Mike Gorman’s career highlight tribute video

The NBA’s 2023-24 regular season has officially ended, and the Boston Celtics have finished it with not only the best record in the Eastern Conference, but also in the entire league. That will give them home court advantage for as long as they are still in title contention, but it also makes the Celtics wait a bit to learn who they will face in the first round of the … [Read more...] about Who might the Boston Celtics face in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs?

On the City of Boston’s “Mike Gorman Day” this past Sunday (April 12), fans of the Boston Celtics, members of the team, and a host of his media peers paid their homage to the 43-year career of Mike Gorman as the voice of the Celtics. Gorman gave a speech at halftime with his current broadcast partner for NBC Sports Boston, former Boston big man Brian Scalabrine. And it was as … [Read more...] about Mike Breen, Ian Eagle, NBA broadcasters’ video tribute to Mike Gorman

The Maine Celtics will take on the Oklahoma City Blue for the 2024 G League Championship on this Monday (April 13) night. It is the first-ever shot at a title for the Boston Celtics’ developmental affiliate, with the best-of-three series currently knotted up at one game each for Maine and the Oklahoma City Thunder G League squad. How did they get here? How good are they, and … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the Maine Celtics’ title run

On this day in Boston Celtics history, legendary forward John Havlicek stole the ball. In Game 7 of the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals, Hondo — as Havlicek was called — made one of the most iconic plays in NBA history.With just five seconds remaining and Boston holding a 110-109 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers, Havlicek tipped an inbound pass to Boston’s Sam Jones, who then … [Read more...] about On this day: Boston’s John Havlicek stole the ball vs. the 76ers

The NBA’s 2023-24 regular season is over, and the Boston Celtics have won an absurd amount of games! Come hang out after the Washington Wizards game and enjoy the calm before the storm that is the 2024 playoffs. Let’s reflect on a (literally) all-time Celtics season, and look-ahead to a potentially tumultuous playoff run. It’s going to get intense these next few weeks. Will … [Read more...] about The Boston Celtics’ 2023-24 regular season is over