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Thursday night's matchup between the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets averaged 1.25 million viewers on TNT. The number is down 1% from last year's Kings-Knicks game in the equivalent window. TNT's coverage was blacked out in Boston and exclusive in Denver. The Heat-Mavericks game earlier in the night averaged 1.15 million viewers, down 16% from last year's Warriors-Grizzlies … [Read more...] about Celtics-Nuggets Averages 1.25M Viewers On TNT

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Boston Celtics on Thursday by a final score of 115-109 in a possible Finals preview. While the Celtics are clear favorites in the Eastern Conference, the Nuggets are also favorites in a more crowded Western Conference. The Nuggets also defeated the Celtics by a final score of 102-100 in their previous meeting this season on January 19th. The … [Read more...] about History: Regular Season Results Of Eventual NBA Finals Teams Since 2012

The Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics will play two preseason games in Abu Dhabi, the NBA announced on Wednesday. The games will take place on October 4 and October 6. "There is incredible momentum around basketball in the UAE and across the Middle East, and we believe these games as well as our year-round grassroots development and fan engagement efforts will be a catalyst for … [Read more...] about Nuggets, Celtics To Play Two Preseason Games In Abu Dhabi

Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum were named Players of the Month for their respective conferences for the month of February. Doncic averaged 33.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 10.3 assists. Doncic's Dallas Mavericks went 8-3 in February. Tatum averaged 27.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists. Tatum's Boston Celtics went 9-1 in February. … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum Named Players Of The Month For February

LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have been named the NBA's Players of the Week. James averaged 30.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 8.7 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers went 2-1. Brown averaged 28.3 points and 5.3 rebounds as the Boston Celtics went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, LeBron James Named NBA’s Players Of Week 19

Team USA has ramped up the selection process for this summer's Olympics in Paris. There are 11 players that the United States are counting on playing or are in strong consideration for a roster spot. The initial 11 are: Bam Adebayo - Miami Heat Devin Booker - Phoenix Suns Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors Anthony Davis - Los Angeles Lakers Kevin Durant - Phoenix … [Read more...] about Most Olympics Roster Spots Already Targeted For Team USA

Jrue Holiday is expected to be on Team USA's 12-man roster for the 2024 Olympics, sources tell Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. USA Basketball has been pursuing Holiday for much of the NBA season and it is believed he recently gave his commitment. Holiday was considered the second-most critical player on the 2021 team that won gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Holiday … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday To Be On Team USA’s Roster For 2024 Olympics

Jayson Tatum knows that every player isn't evaluated the same. Tatum also realizes a big part of his evaluation relies on leading the Boston Celtics to a championship. "I understand that, no matter what I do in the regular season, I'm at that point where people just judge me off whether I can win a championship," Tatum said. "I realize that, and it's like, all right, I just … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Realizes He’ll Be Judged On Winning A Title

Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio has become a serious trade target for the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns. Both teams are looking for affordable upgrades to their rotation ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Fontecchio's second NBA season has gone far better than his first. The 6-foot-8 forward has become Utah's starting small forward. Fontecchio has averaged 8.9 points and … [Read more...] about Celtics, Suns Targeting Simone Fontecchio