When last heard from, Atlanta was beating the Celtics by 16 points in a Jan. 28 game identified as a low point in a season of several. It was fitting that, if their winning streak extended far enough, the Hawks would appear on the C’s radar again. The Celtics, despite falling in an early hole,…
Celtics win eighth straight, 105-95, over Atlanta — Boston Herald
Improving their top five defense wasn’t thought to be a priority heading into Thursday’s NBA trade deadline – adding a shooter was the goal according to Brad Stevens – but here the Celtics are, even better in that end with a trade that has netted them combo guard Derrick White.
Celtics trade for Derrick White, bring back Daniel Theis, at trade deadline — Boston Herald
The Celtics reduced their payroll by trading Juancho Hernangomez for P.J. Dozier and Bol Bol.
Celtics escape luxury tax with Magic trade — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Jayson Tatum, maybe only half-joking, noted Friday that he should text NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to make a case for his All-Star snubbed teammate, Jaylen Brown. 814 more words
Celtics win fourth straight, 102-93, over Detroit — Boston Herald
Boston is asking a steep price in return.
Report: Timberwolves trying to trade for Marcus Smart from Celtics — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
As the fourth player among Eastern Conference frontcourt players in fan voting – and still a possibility as an all-star starter once the injured Kevin Durant does the expected and bows out of the festivities in Cleveland – Tatum’s inclusion was a given.
Jayson Tatum savors third straight all-star appearance — Boston Herald
The Celtics have never really had someone like Rob Williams. Even Robert Parish was more of a layup guy than a finisher of tip-dunks. 1,044 more words
Celtics Notebook: Loving the lob to Rob Williams — Boston Herald
Marcus Smart admits that considering the way he plays, injuries will always be part of the equation. But the six-game absence that ended with Smart’s return for Sunday’s 116-87 win over Washington was as tough to accept as any he’s been through. 792 more words
Celtics notebook: Marcus Smart returns with a calming hand — Boston Herald
“I don’t know. Maybe stuff like this happens every once in a while.”
Jayson Tatum’s shooting slump continues, he’s missed last 20 3-pointers — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Terry Rozier had just hit his second straight 3-pointer in the third quarter — he would hit a third 31 seconds later — and in the spirit of rubbing it in turned to the Celtics bench and stuck out his tongue while backpedaling down the floor. 901 more words
Terry Rozier, Hornets sink Celtics — Boston Herald
Boston gets closer to being under the luxury tax line.
Report: Three-team trade sends Forbes to Nuggets, Juancho Hernangomez to Spurs — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The view from left field 