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Celtics fall to Clippers after shooting 4-of-42 from 3-point range
The Boston Celtics fell to the Los Angeles Clippers on the road Wednesday night, 91-82, after shooting 4-for-42 from 3-point range. Boston was 1-of-18 from... → Read More
How the Celtics helped boost spirits of a 7-year-old boy who just lost his mom – The Athletic
Carson Lane's mom, Courtney, died of Cystic Fibrosis last year. Then the Celtics helped rally a community to lift him up amid the darkness. → Read More
King: Jayson Tatum looks like he's at home in the playoffs
In a far corner of the Celtics locker room, Jayson Tatum began dressing while cracking jokes with... → Read More
Jae Crowder's big game pushes Boston Celtics past Brooklyn Nets, 103-94
NEW YORK -- Jae Crowder caught the ball on the wing and decided not to waste a moment. Instead of waiting for the defense to catch up or launching a long shot, he turned his shoulder past his defender and... → Read More
Marcus Smart returns, Isaiah Thomas closes out Boston Celtics' 100-91 win against New York Knicks
Isaiah Thomas scored eight of his 21 points over the final four minutes Sunday night to help the Boston Celtics close out a 100-91 victory against the New York Knicks. → Read More
Avery Bradley's 17 points not enough, Boston Celtics outclassed by Cleveland Cavaliers, 89-77
BOSTON -- Any fans who wanted to see Jae Crowder grab J.R. Smith by the jersey, hold him against the basket stanchion and demand him to apologize were disappointed Tuesday night. Late in the second quarter, memories of last season's... → Read More
Isaiah Thomas sets career high in assists, Boston Celtics overcome Charlotte Hornets, 98-93
Isaiah Thomas scored 21 points to go with a career high with 13 assists, and Avery Bradley (23 points, 9-for-17 shooting) carried the Boston Celtics through a late stretch after they had blown a double-digit lead. → Read More
Isaiah Thomas' huge first half pushes Boston Celtics past New Orleans Pelicans, 111-93
Isaiah Thomas had 19 of his 22 points in the first half Monday night as the Boston Celtics rolled over the New Orleans Pelicans. → Read More
Isaiah Thomas, Kelly Olynyk lead four 20-point scorers as Boston Celtics down Sacramento Kings, 114-97
The Boston Celtics rolled the Sacramento Kings as Isaiah Thomas, Kelly Olynyk, Jae Crowder and Avery Bradley all scored at least 20 points. → Read More
Avery Bradley hot again, but Boston Celtics punished by Atlanta Hawks, 121-97
Despite another strong outing from Avery Bradley, the Boston Celtics were punished Tuesday night by the Atlanta Hawks, 121-97. → Read More
Kelly Olynyk, Boston Celtics bench charge 99-83 win against Milwaukee Bucks
For the second straight game, the Boston Celtics small-ball second units were fantastic, this time leading a 99-83 road victory Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. → Read More
Jared Sullinger, Kelly Olynyk great as Boston Celtics roll Washington Wizards, 118-98
Jared Sullinger and Kelly Olynyk both had big nights Friday night as the Boston Celtics rolled the Washington Wizards, 118-98. → Read More
David Lee trade: Analyzing the Boston Celtics' low-risk move
One season removed from averaging 18 points and nine rebounds, David Lee didn't play much in Golden State last season, but remains capable of giving an offense a jolt. → Read More
Phil Pressey joins Boston Celtics summer league team, feels concern about nonguaranteed contract
Amid concern about his nonguaranteed contract with the Boston Celtics, Phil Pressey has been named a late addition to the summer league squad. → Read More
2015 NBA Draft: Boston Celtics find price to move up 'way too high'
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge tried so hard to trade up in Thursday night's NBA Draft that he worried about the passion of his own pursuit. → Read More
Boston Celtics trade rumors 2015: Marcus Smart was reportedly offered to Philadelphia 76ers in Nerlens Noel talks
With the NBA Draft two days away, trade rumors are starting to dance. The DeMarcus Cousins situation is fascinating, but other talks are happening. As usual, the Boston Celtics are busy. → Read More
Chris Babb: Boston Celtics future 'not really in my hands'
Signed to a nonguaranteed deal, Boston Celtics wing Chris Babb understands the tentative nature of his roster spot. → Read More
Boston Celtics rumors 2015: Kevin Love 'holds no long-lasting ill will' toward Celtics, Kelly Olynyk
Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love may not want to pick up Kelly Olynyk's phone calls, but reportedly does not hold a grudge against the Boston Celtics big man. → Read More
The most creatively hateful tweets Kelly Olynyk has received after injuring Kevin Love
Kelly Olynyk has received plenty of death threats on Twitter, but other users have expressed their fury in more creative ways. → Read More
Cedric Maxwell: Cleveland Cavaliers players vowed to retaliate against Boston Celtics after Kevin Love's injury
Game 4 between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers turned ugly. Apparently, at least part of that was by design. → Read More