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Celtics-Suns Notebook: Kristaps Porzingis dominates, Jaylen Brown talks extended absence, Jayson Tatum injury update

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Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics blow out the Phoenix Suns — and are winning a whole lot of basketball games heading into the playoffs. PHOENIX — Apologies to Taylor Swift, but the greatest concert show going on right now is the Boston Celtics coming to your town. That was what radio play-by-play announcer Sean Grande had to say while the … [Read more...] about Celtics-Suns Notebook: Kristaps Porzingis dominates, Jaylen Brown talks extended absence, Jayson Tatum injury update

10 takeaways from a statement night in the desert against the Suns

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Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Celtics leaned on spacing, playmaking, and discipline to control the game on both ends. Jaylen Brown set the tone as a primary initiator, while the team’s defense kept Phoenix’s stars in check. A performance that quietly signaled how ready Boston is for the postseason. #1 - Jaylen Brown initiating 5-out offense With Jayson Tatum … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from a statement night in the desert against the Suns

Trading for Kevin Durant would be historically short-sighted

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Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images Nick Wright’s latest rumor has stirred the pot, but Boston knows it would be a disastrous repeat of Phoenix’s mistakes. Earlier this week, Nick Wright of Fox Sports stated that he had heard the Celtics could be interested in trading for Kevin Durant this summer. "Two totally unrelated people, both of whom have reputations for … [Read more...] about Trading for Kevin Durant would be historically short-sighted

Wyc Grousbeck confirms changes are coming to Celtics

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Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images “It’s not the luxury tax bill; it’s the basketball penalties.” Last Thursday morning, news broke that an offer to buy the Boston Celtics for a whopping $6.1 billion had been accepted, and is now awaiting approval from the NBA Board of Governors to set it in stone. The offer was led by William Chisholm, managing … [Read more...] about Wyc Grousbeck confirms changes are coming to Celtics

16 potential Celtics targets to watch in the Sweet 16

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If you like 6-foot-9-inch point guards who can create for both themselves and others, keep an eye on Egor Demin. | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images With the NBA Draft approaching, here are some names to know. If you’re a basketball fan, there’s a pretty good chance you know about Cooper Flagg. You also know it’s highly unlikely Flagg will join the Celtics next year, … [Read more...] about 16 potential Celtics targets to watch in the Sweet 16

Jaylen Brown Insists Celtics’ Playoff Run Hinges on Star Teammate

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The Cleveland Cavaliers might have held onto the East’s top seed throughout the season, but the Boston Celtics are widely considered the East’s best team and the league’s top-tier team. That’s no disrespect to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have essentially rampaged through the league since day one. Boston is simply a complete team all around. If the Thunder were to lose Shai … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Insists Celtics’ Playoff Run Hinges on Star Teammate