Tag: Boston Celtics

Marcus Smart has suffered a torn oblique on left side and could be sidelined for the first two rounds of the playoffs, league source tells ESPN. Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter

With Boston and Indiana’s first-round match-up appearing likelier by the day, Matt John explains why a playoff series between those two should be fascinating to watch.

With March Madness in full swing, Drew Maresca speaks with current NBA players about their relationships with their college coaches and how they’ve been influenced by them.

Free agent center Greg Monroe has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Free agent center Greg Monroe has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 23, 2019 Source: Shams Charania on Twitter

#NEBHInjuryReport Aron Baynes has been diagnosed with a grade 2 ankle sprain, per Brad Stevens. #NEBHInjuryReport Aron Baynes has been diagnosed with a grade 2 ankle sprain, per Brad Stevens. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 21, 2019 Source: Boston Celtics on Twitter

It’s easy to conclude that a bench player should replace a starter in the lineup if the former is outplaying the latter, but Matt John explains why that may not be the best idea.

The Atlantic Division features some of the very best teams in basketball. But free agency is likely to wreak havoc on a division that features four of the leagues’ top seven teams.

[Terry] Rozier will also be a restricted free agent, with Phoenix considered by league sources as a team likely to make a strong push for the point guard. The Suns offered a protected first-round pick for Rozier before the season, but Boston demanded an unprotected first, per league sources. Were [Kyrie] Irving to leave, Rozier […]

The Celtics have had an up-and-down season. Shane Rhodes examines whether Boston can get back on track before the playoffs.