Last Word On Pro Basketball

Through games played on January 17, every team has played between 38-43 games. Therefore, it is basically the midway point of the season. Let’s take a look at the midseason All-NBA teams for the 2024-25 season. Keep in mind that All-NBA teams are now positionless. This is not a prediction on how the All-NBA teams will turn out, it is just looking at what has occurred thus far … [Read more...] about Midseason All-NBA Teams For 2024-25 Season

As the reigning champions, many had high hopes for the Boston Celtics this season. And to begin the year, those expectations were met. They were 19-4 at one point and looked like the same dominant team from last year. However, the Celtics have come back down to earth in recent games. So much so that fans are starting to wonder if they are just in a slump or full-on regressing. … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Gets Brutally Honest About ‘No Spirit’ Celtics

With the NBA having a problem with their star players sitting out random games due to rest, the league implemented a new 65-game rule for the 2023-24 season. A player must have played in at least 65 games to be eligible for end-of-year awards and honors such as MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player as well as the All-NBA and All-Defensive Teams. Therefore, … [Read more...] about Notable NBA Players Who Will Not Reach The 65-Game Threshold

At the trade deadline last year, the Boston Celtics traded for Xavier Tillman from the Memphis Grizzlies. The Celtics acquired Tillman to bolster their big man depth and further solidify an already elite defense. Tillman had a smaller role in his half-season in Boston than he did in Memphis. This became especially evident in the playoffs when he only appeared in eight games. … [Read more...] about Celtics Champ Has ‘Zero Regrets’ About Major Offseason Decision

The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a troubling 7-6 stretch. One of the more interesting developments this season has been the starting lineup’s lack of efficiency. Through nine games and 138 minutes, the Celtics’ starting five of Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Kristaps Porzingis have a 107.9 offensive rating and a 116.8 defensive rating good … [Read more...] about Should the Celtics Change Their Starting Lineup?

Nearly two months ago, Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis returned from a leg injury he suffered during the 2024 NBA Finals. Immediately following his return, he made his presence felt. The Latvian native has brought a ton of value on the court at each level of the game for the Celtics. There is no denying his importance to the team in their quest to repeat as champions. … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis’ Comments Will Get Celtics Fans Pumped Up

As the February 6th trade deadline inches closer, rumors are heating up. The Boston Celtics aren’t expected to make a major trade. Nonetheless, a minor trade appears to be in the cards for the Celtics ahead of the deadline. Javonte Green is one player who has frequently been mentioned as a Celtics trade target. After a recent game against Green and the New Orleans Pelicans, … [Read more...] about Celtics Could Reunite With Former Wing at the Trade Deadline

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White has been crucial to the team’s success over the past few seasons. White is having a career season and has a legitimate All-Star case. Discussions around All-Star teams are heating up, especially with the second round of voting being released. In the second round of fan voting, White was left off the top 10 for Eastern Conference guards, in the … [Read more...] about The Definitive Guide to Derrick White’s All-Star Case

The 2025 NBA trade deadline is a little under a month away! That means these next few weeks will be some of the most important ones of the NBA season. When it comes to contending for NBA championships, the trade deadline is rarely when champions are made. That being said, minor adjustments to already great teams can make the difference between early playoff exits and a shot at … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Trade Deadline Targets Who Improve Contenders