Tag: Boston Celtics
Key Highlights: To be a title contender, you generally need to have an elite offense, elite defense, or be very balanced on both sides of the ball As of right now, ten NBA teams fall under at least one of those three categories The Boston Celtics look like the early frontrunner to win the NBA […]
User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. Boston Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla didn’t have a traditional start to his head coaching career – he was thrust under center after Ime Udoka’s suspension and later firing – but he did do well enough in year one to keep the job […]
User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. Rick Carlisle will forever be tied to that lovable underdog 2011 Dallas Mavericks team that bested the Goliath Miami Heat and helped Dirk Nowitzki win his first (and only) NBA title. Since then, Carlisle has found new success with Tyrese Haliburton and the up-and-coming Indiana Pacers. But how much money […]
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis was leading the NBA in efficiency on 70.5% true shooting, but he now ranks fourth overall. The 2023 All-Star center trails Charlotte’s Mark Williams (74.9%), Boston teammate Sam Hauser (73%), and Orlando’s Moritz Wagner (72.3%). Through 10 starts of the 2023-24 season, the 7-foot-3 big man is averaging 19.7 points, […]
As part of a three-team trade in June, the Boston Celtics acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards and dealt Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. Boston also sent its 35th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to Washington. The Wizards received Danilo Gallinari, Julian Phillips, and Mike Muscala from the Celtics. Through seven games […]
Barring any drastic changes in circumstances, it seems unlikely that eleven-year NBA guard Isaiah Thomas will make the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. However, he will be a part of a different hall of fame. In September, the University of Washington announced its Husky Hall of Fame Class of 2023, and headlining their eight inductees was none […]
On Monday, it was reported that Portland Trail Blazers big man Robert Williams III will require surgery on his right knee – a procedure that could keep him out for a significant period of time. Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will require right knee surgery, sources tell ESPN. Conversations with doctors and his […]
The Boston Celtics came within 20 points of trying their franchise record for most points scored in a game, in Wednesday night’s 155-104 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Celtics had 75 points at halftime for the second straight game. According to Basketball-Reference statistics, that’s a first for back-to-back games since at least the 1950-51 […]
On Thursday, the official NBA referees’ X account posted a message on the social media site, confessing a missed defensive foul call on Jayson Tatum while the four-time All-Star was guarding Jalen Brunson during the fourth quarter of the Boston Celtics’ 108-104 win over the New York Knicks. With under six minutes to go in […]
Key Highlights: Porzingis (30 points, five 3-pointers) made an impact on both ends of the floor in his Celtics debut Thanks to the added spacing provided by Porzingis’ shooting ability, Boston converted 25 of its 38 two-pointers (65.8 percent) and 20 of 25 (80 percent) attempts at the rim New York was 1-of-13 on shots […]
