Udoka, though, enjoys chipping in to the front office conversation, with his longtime background as an assistant coach giving Udoka great insight to talent across the league.
Celtics Notebook: Ime Udoka gears up for trade season — Boston Herald
With Marcus Smart (health and safety protocol) and Rob Williams (personal reasons) both on ice during the Celtics’ 104-92 win over New Orleans on Monday, when the coach searched for a way to shake up his lineup down the stretch, he turned to the second-year wing.
Celtics Notebook: Nesmith seizes his opportunity — Boston Herald
Speculation has swirled about the possibility of the Boston Celtics having to break up the combination of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum due to the fact the two stars, as many have expressed, “can’t play together.” It’s caused Brown to be included in internet trades with the Atlanta Hawks, the Philadelphia 76ers and a number […]
Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown Development Good News For (Some) Celtics Fans — NESN.com
If the Celtics and Knicks stared into their respective mirrors, they’d still see each other. Both are mediocre, hovering on the edge or just outside of qualification for a berth in the dreaded play-in tournament. And though, as Ime Udoka noted Saturday night, all it takes right now is a modest winning streak to move…
Jaylen Brown’s first triple-double keys 99-75 Celtics win over Knicks — Boston Herald
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown understands that everyone has the right to their own opinion when it comes to the cohesiveness of Jayson Tatum and Brown, but he remains of the mindset that a continued partnership will benefit the Boston Celtics. “I think we can play together. We have played together well for the majority of […]
How Jaylen Brown Feels About Long-Term Potential With Jayson Tatum — NESN.com
The Celtics – who’d already blown three 19-point leads this season – one-upped themselves by blowing a 25-point lead to the Knicks yesterday.
Boston coach Ime Udoka: Celtics lack leadership, mental toughness — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
If the Celtics deserve credit for anything this season, it’s that they’re finding new and innovative ways to lose games.
Celtics Continue To Find The Most Frustrating Ways To Lose Basketball Games — CBS Boston
As poorly as they’ve played — as mediocre as they have been — the Celtics are part of a large underachieving glut in the middle of the Eastern Conference. Atlanta and the Knicks — two teams the Celtics were expected to chase this season — are mining the same middle ground. Indiana has fallen off…
Brad Stevens hopes for a clearer picture — Boston Herald
The make/miss gods had some mercy on the Celtics on Friday. Their confidence intact despite a historically bad 4-for-42 3-point shooting performance during Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers, the Celtics rebounded with a 123-108 win over Phoenix, snapping a three-game losing streak. 823 more words
Celtics end year on high note, knock off Suns, 123-108 — Boston Herald
Marcus Smart said Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown (and Jayson Tatum) “don’t want to pass the ball.”
Jaylen Brown ties modern record with 36 shots, 0 assists — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Celtics, by all accounts, hung up on the 76ers last month — figuratively, if not literally — when Philadelphia reportedly reached out about trading Ben Simmons to Boston for Jaylen Brown. Well, maybe the Sixers should call back. Because while there’s a strong argument to be made against such a deal, from Boston’s perspective, […]
Time For Celtics To Actually Consider Jaylen Brown-Ben Simmons Trade? — NESN.com
The Celtics have fallen on the wrong side of too many close games this season. Boston’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas Day was just the latest example. Sure, take the loss with a grain of salt, considering Boston was incredibly shorthanded against the reigning NBA champs. But in games decided by five points […]
Celtics Wing Jayson Tatum Leads NBA In Fourth Quarter Scoring — NESN.com
The view from left field 