Tag: Celtics
The NBA is officially retiring Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey. The 11-time NBA champion and Boston Celtics legend passed away at the age of 88 last month. Russell wore No. 6 throughout his entire 13-year career from 1956–69. However, active players are still allowed to wear the number until they retire. That means four-time MVP […]
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens is keeping Robert Williams off-limits in trade talks with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant, according to a report. According to Kurt Helin, the Celtics consider Robert Williams ‘unavailable’ in any trade talks regarding Kevin Durant with the Brooklyn Nets, amid reports owner GM Sean Marks is […]
The Boston Celtics have signed Denzel Valentine to a one-year deal. This is a non-guaranteed contract. The fifth-year player was selected 14th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2016 NBA Draft. The 6’4″ guard played with the Bulls from 2016–21. In the 2017-18 season, while with Chicago, Valentine averaged career-highs 10.2 points, 5.1 rebounds […]
Guess which professional basketball stars are the most influential NBA players in the history of the league. It seems pretty obvious. Names that come to mind include Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, LeBron James and Stephen Curry. While Jordan is clearly the greatest basketball player of all time, […]
NBA outlet HoopsHype have released their top 10 small forwards in the NBA entering next season and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum tops the list at number one. The list has gained significant traction since being released and has over 2,000 retweets after being quoted by popular Twitter account @TheNBACentral as fans took to the […]
In a recent interview, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has said he is one of the best players in the NBA at just 24-years-old with much more still to offer. Tatum told The Athletic’s Jared Weiss earlier this week: “I learned that I’m 24 and one of the best players in the world and that […]
Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai has tweeted saying the front office and coaching staff have his full support which could mark the end of Kevin Durant in New York. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Kevin Durant told Nets owner Joe Tsai that in order for him to retract his trade demand, Tsai must […]
Former Boston Celtics champion and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has invested in the French Bulldog business. Though, the sports analyst had help along the way. Brother-in-law Thomas Alpough convinced Perkins to invest his money and formalize a partnership in a company called Big League Exotics (BLE). Using his Instagram account, Perkins was asked by Alpough […]
Watch as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum rejects Deuce’s shot at basketball camp. On Thursday, Chaminade College Preparatory School hosted ProCamps for youth basketball players. The school is located in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Tatum’s 4-year-old son, Deuce, started walking toward the hoop with the ball. With the three-time All-Star guarding his son, Deuce attempted his […]
Jayson Tatum has said he believes the current Boston Celtics roster is capable of winning an NBA championship next season under coach Ime Udoka. When asked if he feels his team as currently constructed can win an NBA title, he responded: “What kind of competitor would I be if I said no?” Tatum told NBC […]
