After missing four straight games with an ankle sprain, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis returned to the court on Friday night against the Houston Rockets. Porzingis recorded 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocks en route to a 109-86 win. After the game, Porzingis discussed the challenge of returning from his injury. Notably, Porzingis missed the first … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Big Man Gets Honest About Returning From Injury
How the Celtics Indirectly Forced Jimmy Butler’s Trade Request
After weeks of conflicting reports, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has officially made it clear by requesting a trade. Butler joined the Heat in 2019. Since then, he led Miami to two NBA Finals appearances and was an MVP candidate. Though he helped usher in a new era of Heat basketball, it seems that his days in Miami are numbered. There have been separate reports suggesting what … [Read more...] about How the Celtics Indirectly Forced Jimmy Butler’s Trade Request
Boston Celtics Star’s Status Could Be Cause for Concern
Ahead of their first game of the new year, the reigning champion Boston Celtics are 24-9 and own the No. 2 seed in the East. Ranked as a top-10 team on both sides of the ball, the Celtics look primed for another deep playoff run. Though the Celtics recently had a cold streak, they were able to right the ship before the end of 2024 with a 125-71 victory over the Toronto Raptors. … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Star’s Status Could Be Cause for Concern
Celtics Rookie Baylor Scheierman is Shining in the G League
The Boston Celtics drafted Baylor Scheierman with the 30th overall pick in the 2024 draft. While the rookie wing has only appeared in five games with Boston this season, Scheierman has been highly impressive in the G League, and he could be ready for an NBA opportunity sooner rather than later. Through 14 games, Scheierman is averaging 18.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.7 … [Read more...] about Celtics Rookie Baylor Scheierman is Shining in the G League
Three Bold NBA Predictions For The Year 2025
2024 has come to an end, but the NBA season is just starting to pick up. The season has been a mix of both the expected and unexpected. The Cavaliers are the league’s best team, which not many would have predicted. In the Western Conference, the Thunder have been dominant, which many thought was likely, but the Rockets and Grizzlies being the next two teams behind them is a bit … [Read more...] about Three Bold NBA Predictions For The Year 2025
Boston Celtics Stars Receive Promising Injury Updates
For the past few games, the Boston Celtics have been without Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday due to an ankle and shoulder injury, respectively. Given Porzingis’ injury history and Holiday’s age, there are reasons to be concerned for the Celtics. However, it seems that everything is okay in Boston. According to CLNS’ Bobby Manning, the injuries to Porzingis and Holiday … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Stars Receive Promising Injury Updates
Serbian Teams Have Higher Attendance Rates Than NBA Teams
Serbia is one of the biggest basketball countries in the world. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, they lost to the US in the semi-finals and then won the Bronze medal. For years, Serbia has produced amazing basketball players, headlined by the current best player in the world, Nikola Jokic. In Serbia, basketball is more than a sport, and the latest attendance rates show they can … [Read more...] about Serbian Teams Have Higher Attendance Rates Than NBA Teams
How Concerning is the Celtics’ Recent Stretch?
With a 23-9 record, the defending champion Boston Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference. At face value, this sounds pretty good. However, the Celtics have a 7-6 record in December and are 5-5 in their last 10 games. Moreover, this is the worst month since December 2022, and the Celtics have lost three out of their last four games. Let’s dive into some issues … [Read more...] about How Concerning is the Celtics’ Recent Stretch?
Curry and LeBron a Blessing and a Curse for the NBA
This year, Steph Curry and LeBron James delivered a magnificent game on Christmas day. The ratings showed it, with the game reaching an average of 7.76 million viewers and a peak of 8.32 million viewers. While many around the league would say those numbers are great, the problem with NBA ratings and viewership is deeper. The Curry and LeBron rivalry got the NBA back on track, … [Read more...] about Curry and LeBron a Blessing and a Curse for the NBA