Avery Bradley on Game 2 Loss: ‘I’m Embarrassed’

The Cavaliers took their work in Wednesday’s Game 1 and doubled down with their dominance last night, handing the Celtics the second worst playoff loss in franchise history, 130-86. (Avery) Bradley, one of the few Celtics to talk in the rapidly-emptying locker room, had a stunned look about him, though he disagreed with the observation. “Stunned? […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavs’ Thompson on Game 1 Incident: ‘In the Past’

Perhaps the most competitive moment Wednesday between the Cavaliers and Celtics came during a confrontation between Tristan Thompson and Marcus Smart late in the third quarter. The dispute was a blast from the past on a night in which the Cavs never trailed and led by as many as 28 points in a 117-104, Game […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Celts’ Isaiah Thomas: ‘Not Scared’ of Cleveland

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas said his team cannot overreact to Wednesday’s lopsided loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. “We can’t panic. It’s only one game,” Thomas said after Boston’s off-day workout Thursday. “One game. They took care of business, and we just gotta take care of […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas Speaks to Markelle Fultz

Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas said he’s talked with potential No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz since Boston landed the top spot in Tuesday’s draft lottery, adding that he thinks the two could thrive together. Thomas wouldn’t divulge the full nature of their conversations but said Fultz is excited for the possibility of being the top […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Game 2 Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics

Buddy Grizzard breaks down the Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Cavaliers and Celtics, and picks Game 2.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: The Celtics Have A Lot Of Options

The Celtics may not last long against the Cavs, but they have plenty of options to weigh going forward.

Alan Draper  •  11 Oct 2023
Pierce: Celtics Should Trade No.1 Pick

Paul Pierce said his “fingerprints” are on Boston’s No. 1 pick + believes the Celtics should trade it for a star. Source: Chris Forsberg of ESPN on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Celtics Hold All Of The Leverage

Conference Finals. Number 1 pick. The Celtics have plenty of options.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Celtics, Lakers Land Top Two Picks in Draft

The NBA’s two most storied franchises were big winners on Tuesday night, as the Boston Celtics won the NBA draft lottery and the top overall pick, with the Los Angeles Lakers landing the second pick. Less than 24 hours after outlasting the Washington Wizards in Game 7 to reach the Eastern Conference finals, the Celtics […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021