For much of the 2019-20 season, the Boston Celtics have looked like an elite NBA team with a solid mixture of veteran leadership, young talent and good coaching. Critics and fans alike have pointed to the hole at the center position as an area that needs to be addressed by Boston’s front office – and …
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On Sunday afternoon, multiple outlets confirmed the passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant as first reported by TMZ. There has been a lot of confusion surrounding who had accompanied Bryant on the fatal helicopter ride. The latest update comes from the LA County Sheriff who has stated that there were 9 passengers on the helicopter, not 5 …
Back in October, Jaylen Brown inked a 4-year, $115 million contract extension with the Celtics just before the deadline for rookie’s to re-sign with their teams. At the time, the deal was paraded in NBA circles as a bit of an overpay, but Brown’s breakout season has silenced those criticizing the Celtics for the move. Brown would’ve …
Jaylen Brown Says the Celtics Made Him an Offer He Couldn’t Refuse Read More »
In a guest appearance on Adrian Wojnarowski’s podcast that aired this past Monday, Jaylen Brown was asked what he feels can “tear a team apart”. Brown’s answer? The media. In his response, Brown expressed some level of regret over one of his comments in the past. In talking about the dangers of how certain comments can be …
With just 15 days until the NBA’s trade deadline, brace yourselves for two weeks of nonstop rumors and unnamed sources. If you’re a Celtics fan, you’re probably already well accustomed to the trade hysteria, as it’s been a natural part of pretty much every season (and offseason) since acquiring all of those assets from Brooklyn. …
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The idea that the Celtics need to make a move by the trade deadline has been something I’ve disagreed with since the start of the season. Now, after watching the Celtics get practically embarrassed in three-straight losses (Washington, San Antonio, and sadly… Philly), I am starting to lean into the idea of making some type …
Everyone Wants a Big Man, but What the Celtics Need Is a Bench Scorer Read More »
When teammates jokingly called Enes Kanter “stop sign” after a 6 block performance against Charlotte on New Years Eve, it was funny and almost seemed like they were aware of his reputation on that end of the floor. However, that performance seems to have fueled a narrative that Kanter has not only improved on the defensive end …
The Boston Celtics suffered an inexcusable loss at the hands of an undermanned Washington Wizards squad last night, ending the team’s brief three-game winning streak. While wide-open misses played a big part in the loss as a whole, a game against a historically awful defensive team like the Wizards is a must-win if Boston wants …
Four Positives to Take Away from the Celtics Loss to Washington Read More »
By now, Celtics GM Danny Ainge has largely put the “doesn’t know how to draft” narrative to bed – for every James Young and Fab Melo, there’s a Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. And it’s not just “Fire and Ice” – just this decade, Ainge drafted Avery Bradley in 2010, Marcus Smart in 2014, Terry Rozier in 2016, and Robert Williams in 2018, all of whom ended up in …
Making the Case; Jaylen Brown a 2020 NBA All-Star Read More »
While Boston’s picks obtained from the Brooklyn Nets ended up netting them Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and later helped bolster a deal for Kyrie Irving, their luck hasn’t been nearly as good so far with Sacramento and Memphis’ picks. If the season ended today, the Sacramento Kings would be tied for the 8th worst …
Like Last Year’s Kings, the Grizzlies Aren’t Doing the Celtics Any Draft Pick Favors Read More »
