The Paris Olympics brought back the excitement surrounding Team USA’s senior men’s basketball team. Superstars like Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry seemed to lose interest in the USA Basketball program and the team suffered because of it. In the 2019 and 2023 FIBA World Cups, Team USA … [Read more...] about Lakers’ LeBron James Names Team USA’s Next Starting Five?
Rockets Player Comp: A Finals MVP?
The Houston Rockets’ young core features a player with surprising similarities to a Finals MVP. Can they live up to that kind of potential? The 2024–25 season will be only an early step along the road towards finding out. Rest assured, though, that fans will be paying very close attention to any signs of progress. Rockets Player Comp: A Finals MVP? Rockets and Finals MVPs Of … [Read more...] about Rockets Player Comp: A Finals MVP?
2024-25 NBA MVP Odds: Jayson Tatum Unlikely To Win MVP
Sometimes, the MVP award goes to the best player on the best team. Last season, Jayson Tatum was just that. The Boston Celtics were by far the league’s best team, and Tatum was their best player. Despite that, Tatum was only sixth in MVP voting this last season. He followed up his great regular season with a somewhat disappointing playoff and Olympic performance, potentially … [Read more...] about 2024-25 NBA MVP Odds: Jayson Tatum Unlikely To Win MVP
Photographer Reveals Bill Russell Doesn’t Have 11 Rings
Any NBA fan knows the legendary photo of Bill Russell holding 11 championship rings. But did you know that not all of the rings in the photo are his? Yes, the Boston Celtics won 11 NBA titles with Russell as the anchor of the team. As it turns out, the players didn’t receive rings for all the titles they won. Let’s take a look at why Russell didn’t actually have 11 NBA … [Read more...] about Photographer Reveals Bill Russell Doesn’t Have 11 Rings
Lonnie Walker IV Speaks About Role With Celtics
Late in August, the Boston Celtics signed shooting guard Lonnie Walker IV to an Exhibit 10 contract. This was a bit of a shock as Walker, a former first-round pick, was considered one of the top guards in this year’s free agency class. Many believe Walker is simply too good to play on a training camp deal. Regardless, at this year’s media day for the Celtics, Walker spoke about … [Read more...] about Lonnie Walker IV Speaks About Role With Celtics
Pistons Look to Prove Themselves After Jaylen Brown Jab
With the NBA season fast approaching, anticipation is building. But before any games tip-off, the defending champions, Boston Celtics, have already sparked some trash talk. On Tuesday, the Celtics held their media day, and the mood was optimistic. Players and coaches reflected on their 2023-24 championship run and expressed their desire to become the first Celtics team to … [Read more...] about Pistons Look to Prove Themselves After Jaylen Brown Jab
Kristaps Porzingis Reveals When He Expects to Return From Injury
In Game 2 of this year’s NBA Finals, Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis suffered a rare leg injury. This injury kept him out for Games 3 and 4 of the series. Although he was limited, Porzingis played through the injury in the series-clinching Game 5. However, it became clear immediately he was going to need surgery, which he underwent late in June. Last month, Celtics GM … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Reveals When He Expects to Return From Injury
Top 25 NBA Players 2024-25: No. 13 – Jaylen Brown
Moving forward with our top 25 list, we arrive at Jaylen Brown. The Boston Celtics wing is a two-way star and gifted shot-creator. Fresh off winning an NBA Championship, and Finals MVP Brown is finally getting the praise he deserves. Let’s examine Brown’s game and spot on this list. Top 25 NBA Players 2024-25: No. 13 – Jaylen Brown One of the League’s Best Two-Way Stars Brown … [Read more...] about Top 25 NBA Players 2024-25: No. 13 – Jaylen Brown
Celtics’ 2-Time MVP Winner Reveals What He’s ‘Grateful’ For
The Boston Celtics have plenty of what the kids like to call aura. Their mystique is driven by the franchise lore, which includes a league-leading 18 NBA championships. Yet, the players that don the leprechaun green jerseys are the real pot of gold. Bill Russell, an 11-time NBA champion and five-time MVP selection. Larry Bird, a three-time NBA champion and three-time MVP … [Read more...] about Celtics’ 2-Time MVP Winner Reveals What He’s ‘Grateful’ For