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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

In 2019, the Miami Heat selected Tyler Herro with the No. 13 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Since then, he has become a valuable part of the team. In 2020, he played an instrumental role in the team’s NBA Finals run. Additionally, took home the Sixth Man of the Year award in 2022 and is currently in the midst of a career year. The Milwaukee native signed a four-year, $120 million … [Read more...] about Tyler Herro Reveals Rival Team Promised to Draft Him in 2019

NBA trade season is underway, and the February 6th trade deadline is quickly approaching. The reigning champion Boston Celtics are unlikely to make a major trade. Despite Boston’s recent struggles this roster is just about perfect and very capable of winning back-to-back championships. Regardless, there are still a few Celtics trade rumors, and a minor move is somewhat … [Read more...] about 3 Celtics Players Who Could be Traded Before the Deadline

The Oklahoma City Thunder limited the Boston Celtics to 27 points in the second half. Again, the Thunder rode its defensive principle to a win. If we look at the stats on the season from the defensive side, we can see how dominant the OKC Thunder defense is. Crazy Stat Shows OKC Thunder’s Dominant Defense Following the game against the Boston Celtics, Thunder coach Mark … [Read more...] about Crazy Stat Shows OKC Thunder’s Dominant Defense