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Kristaps Porzingis left Game 4 of the Boston Celtics' first round series against the Miami Heat with a non-contact injury. The Celtics publicly announced Porzingis was doubtful to return with right calf tightness. Sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the early indications are Porzingis did not sustain an injury to his Achilles. When a player tears his Achilles, it is … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Leaves Game 4 With Calf Tightness, Celtics Optimisic Achilles Wasn’t Injured

The Eastern Conference seeds are set following the end of regular season on Sunday. The first round begins on Saturday, April 20th. First Round Matchups • No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 8 (Sixers, Heat, Bulls or Hawks) • No. 2 New York Knicks vs. No. 7 (Sixers or Heat) • No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks vs. No. 6 Indiana Pacers • No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Orlando Magic Play-In • … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs 2024: Eastern Conference First Round Matchups

Host Danny Leroux talks Celtics with Jared Weiss and the NBA's closing stretch with Keith Smith of Spotrac. Weiss and Leroux break down the Celtics' phenomenal regular season and their playoff outlook while Leroux and Smith discuss Jrue Holiday's extension, calibrating player salaries in the new cap environment and much more. Sponsored by Factor Meals (code: realgm50) and … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss On The Celtics, Keith Smith On The Final Stretch (Apr 2024)

The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics made NBA history by combining for a record-low two free throw attempts in the entire game. The Celtics also are the first team in history to not shoot a single free throw throughout an entire game. Giannis Antetokounmpo shot the only two free throws in the game for the Bucks, who won 104-91. "I thought it was a physical game, and then they … [Read more...] about Celtics-Bucks Combine For Record-Low Two Free Throw Attempts

Jrue Holiday and the Boston Celtics have agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension. Holiday is declining his $37.3 million player option for 24-25 to sign a long-term deal that will take him through the 27-28 season. Holiday's extension saves the Celtics several million dollars on the cap next year Holiday was acquired by the Celtics before the start of training camp after … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday, Celtics Agree To Four-Year, $135M Extension

The Boston Celtics have signed center Neemias Queta to a standard NBA contract. Queta has appeared in 26 games with the Celtics since signing a two-way contract with the franchise on September 17, 2023. The 7-0 center is recording career-highs in his first season with Boston, averaging 4.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks in 11.4 minutes per game. Queta scored a career-high … [Read more...] about Celtics Convert Neemias Queta To Standard NBA Contract

Kyrie Irving and Kristaps Porzingis have been named the NBA's Players of Week 24. Irving averaged 31.8 points and 5.3 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks went 3-1. Porzingis averaged 19.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks as the Boston Celtics went 4-0. … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving, Kristaps Porzingis Named NBA Players Of Week 24

The Boston Celtics clinched the best record in the NBA after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-100 on Wednesday night. "We deserve it. I think it's possibly going to matter if we follow through with the vision we have for ourselves," said Kristaps Porzingis, who finished the game with 27 points and 12 rebounds. The Celtics improved their record to 60-16 on the season. It … [Read more...] about Celtics Clinch Best Record In NBA Following Win Over Thunder

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown is playing through a ligament injury in his left hand. Brown said he has some sort of sprain or strain that is causing him discomfort, but that he doesn't think it's a big deal. Brown said he doesn't believe the injury will cause him to miss any time. Brown is averaging 23.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. The three-time All-Star … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Playing Through Injury In Left Hand