A foul called on Tristan Thompson at the very end of Wednesday’s season opener at TD Garden could have cost the Celtics the game. And apparently, it shouldn’t have been called at all. Boston was up 122-120 when Thompson was called for a loose ball foul, sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the line with a chance […]
Last-Second Tristan Thompson Foul Should Not Have Been Called Vs. Bucks, Per NBA — NESN.com
Sign In Tristan Thompson is progressing, and that’s obviously great news for the Boston Celtics with the start of the season just days away. Boston didn’t have its new big man for its pair of preseason losses this week due to a hamstring strain. That injury has limited him since the start of camp, leaving…
Tristan Thompson Injury: An Encouraging Update On Celtics Center — NESN.com
By Kyle Hightower AP Sports Writer BOSTON — The Celtics thought they were laying a foundation for seasons to come when they brought in All-Stars Al Horford, Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward in back-to-back summers in 2016 and 2017. Four years later all three are gone, the latest failed attempt by Boston to construct its first […]
Celtics believe youthful core can take next step — Lowell Sun
Sign In Do not disrespect Marcus Smart in front of Cedric Maxwell. Maxwell has long defended Smart’s talents, even when some have been quick to criticize his mistakes. But the former Boston Celtic took his assessment of Smart’s on-court abilities one step further Tuesday during his self-titled podcast. Not only does he think Smart is…
Why Cedric Maxwell Believes Marcus Smart Is Among Celtics’ Best Defenders Ever — NESN.com
If, in a few weeks, you believe Jayson Tatum looks a bitter taller than he has in previous seasons, your eyes won’t be deceiving you. The Celtics forward was listed at 6-foot-8 upon entering the NBA in 2017 and has remain listed as such in the years since. But while speaking to reporters Saturday, Boston […]
Brad Stevens Reveals Jayson Tatum Fact That Should Terrify Rest Of NBA — NESN.com
The Boston Celtics are taking their time in getting Kemba Walker game-ready. The minutes restriction the starting guard encountered as the NBA returned to action will go back into effect this season after Walker misses some early time getting his knee healthy. So as of right now, in the aftermath of Walker’s recent stem-cell injection, […]
Kemba Walker Injury: Celtics Guard Practicing Individually With Light Workload — NESN.com
Sign In Celtics fans might not see Tristan Thompson in action right away. The Boston newcomer strained his hamstring during an offseason workout, limiting him in practice as a result. Head coach Brad Stevens told reporters Saturday that Thompson has yet to participate in a team workout, though he has done some walkthroughs on both…
Tristan Thompson Injury: Center Might Not Be Prepared For Opening Night — NESN.com
Robert Williams’ voice, like his game, is growing. And when talking about his young center’s qualities Tuesday, it was Williams’ vocal confidence that came to mind for Brad Stevens. “I always tell the story of when Rob first got here — he had great people to learn from with Aron Baynes and (Al) Horford. Then…
Robert Williams finding his voice and his game — Boston Herald
Is this the season Robert Williams finally earns consistent, important minutes in Boston? That remains to be seen, but the third-year center is confident he’s ready to take the next step in his development. Largely due to injuries and defensive inconsistency, Williams has played sparingly since the Celtics selected him in the first round of […]
Why Robert Williams Thinks He’s Ready To Make ‘Great Jump’ With Celtics — NESN.com
Sign In The Boston Celtics have less than three weeks left to prepare for what’s sure to be an interesting season. The NBA has condensed its 2020-21 season slightly after COVID-19 lengthened the previous campaign by roughly four months. And like most teams, Boston’s schedule for the first half of the season isn’t exactly easy.…
Brad Stevens Knows Celtics Have Their ‘Hands Full’ With 2020-21 Schedule — NESN.com
Jeff Teague was the starting point guard on a 60-win Atlanta Hawks team in 2014-15 that, after getting swept in four games by Cleveland in the conference semifinals, was slowly dismantled over the next three seasons. Teague spent his first seven seasons with the Hawks, and has since bounced from Indiana, to Minnesota and, halfway…
Jeff Teague believes he’s in a rare situation with Celtics — Boston Herald
The Boston Celtics have signed-and-traded veteran forward Gordon Hayward to the Charlotte Hornets along with two second-round picks in exchange for a future second-rounder according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The move is the resolution of the drama sparked by the Butler product opting to decamp from the Celtics to the Hornets this offseason, and…
Celtics secure TPE for sign-and-trade of Hayward to Hornets, biggest ever — Celtics Wire
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