Boston Celtics
Celtics Interest in Greg Oden Waning?
Greg Oden is still on the Celtics’ radar, but the oft-injured free agent center doesn’t seem to be a high priority. There have been good reports lately on Oden, who met with the C’s... »Read More
NBA PM: The Andrew Bynum Dilemma
Sixers caught between a rock and a hard place with Andrew Bynum? ... Celtics keeping Rivers, trading Paul Pierce? »Read More
Rivers Back to Celtics for Tenth Season
After Doc Rivers left the door slightly ajar on the possibility of him stepping down as coach, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge promptly shut it Thursday afternoon, confirming that Rivers will return... »Read More
Paul Pierce Preparing for Relocation?
The Celtics have the 16th pick in the June 27 draft, their highest since the Big Three Era began. And there are two major questions entering the offseason: the status of Paul Pierce and... »Read More
Celtics’ Zarren Rejected Sixers GM Offer?
Celtic assistant general manager and team counsel Mike Zarren turned down an offer to become the GM of the 76ers, two league sources told the Herald today. The job eventually went to Sam Hinkie.... »Read More
Celtics’ Pierce Expects Buyout This Summer?
Those close to forward Paul Pierce believe he will not return to the Boston Celtics next season, according to CSNNE sideline reporter Greg Dickerson – and Pierce might think his days in green are... »Read More
Celtics’ Wilcox Hopes to Return Next Season
Chris Wilcox is a free agent for the second consecutive offseason, and he’d rather not change his basketball address. He would love to be a Celtic next season. Clearly Wilcox doesn’t want to leave... »Read More
Ainge Believes Garnett, Rivers Will Return
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said he has not spoken with the core members of his team about their future plans, but suggested Thursday that he anticipates that both head coach... »Read More
Celtics Should Wait Until 2014 to Reload
Should the Boston Celtics let it ride with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett and wait to reload until 2014? »Read More
Jason Terry: ‘I definitely don’t want to retire’
It was a disappointing season for Jason Terry. He isn’t done yet, though, especially because he has two years left on the deal that he signed in 2012 when the Celtics had him pegged... »Read More
Carmelo: ‘Shoulder Popped In and Out’
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony said that his left arm “popped in and out” of his troublesome left shoulder late in the Knicks’ Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics. “It’s a little... »Read More
What’s Next For The Boston Celtics?
The Boston Celtics bowed out in six games to the New York Knicks after a 41-40 season, so what's next for the Celtics? »Read More
NBA Saturday: Is This The End for Boston?
We may have seen the last stand of the Paul Pierce-Kevin Garnett era Boston Celtics... Big changes coming for L.A. Clippers, too?... LeBron James joins historic company »Read More
Garnett Played His Last Game for Doc Rivers?
Deep down, Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett understood this was goodbye. Deep down, they know it is over. “I love you,” Rivers told Garnett. “I love you,” Garnett told Rivers. Garnett had gone out... »Read More
Melo Relived to Advance to Second Round
Carmelo Anthony hadn’t carried the Knicks on his shoulders, not at all. For most of the night, in fact, the Knicks had carried him, unlikely heroes named Pablo Prigioni and Iman Shumpert. But then... »Read More
The Best Comebacks of NBA’s First Round
With a few exceptions, the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs has been all about big comebacks, but which has been most impressive? »Read More
Woodson Rips Knicks for All-Black Stunt
A fuming Mike Woodson said he’s upset his players wore all black to Wednesday night’s potential close-out game vs. the Celtics, reprimanding them before Thursday’s practice. Woodson said he didn’t realize it until he... »Read More
Carmelo Anthony Says Shoulder ‘Fine’
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony said his shoulder was OK after getting tangled with Kevin Garnett in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s 92-86 loss to the Celtics. “I guess he was trying to take my... »Read More
Melo Adjusts to Boston’s Physical Play
During Thursday morning’s practice, Carmelo Anthony received treatment for his left shoulder, which he hurt in the fourth quarter of Game 5 after getting tangled up with Kevin Garnett. Mike Woodson said he doesn’t... »Read More
Celtics’ Pierce Aims to Return Next Season
Boston Celtics captain Paul Pierce said Wednesday he wants to play at least one more season and he’ll examine his future from there. The question is whether he’ll be back in Boston for the... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition
Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More
Terry Critical in Extending Boston Series
There was no question, if this was Jason Terry’s final appearance at TD Garden as a Celtic, if the team decides to include him in an expected slew of offseason moves, he was going... »Read More
J.R. Smith Suspended for Game 4 for Elbow
New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith has been suspended for Game 4 of the Knicks-Celtics playoff series for throwing an elbow that struck the chin of Celtics guard Jason Terry in Game 3, the... »Read More
J.R. Smith’s Elbow Leaves Doc Rivers Fuming
The Sixth Man Award didn’t prevent the referees from tossing J.R. Smith Friday night. Smith was ejected with 7:06 left of the Knicks 90-76 rout of the Celtics in Game 3 after getting Jason... »Read More
Biggest First Round Playoff Surprises
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at some of this season’s biggest first round playoff surprises »Read More
Knicks Preparing for Determined Celtics
Instead, the Knicks insisted their focus is only on Game 3 Friday night, and with good reason. With this best-of-seven first-round series moving 200 miles north up I-95, the Knicks expect to be greeted... »Read More
Doc Rivers Fined for Criticizing Referees
Doc Rivers fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating. Comments made in postgame press conference April 23. via Jessica Camerato via Twitter »Read More
2013 NBA Playoffs: Top 5 Studs and Duds
Which players have excelled and which players have missed the mark to begin the first round of the 2013 postseason? »Read More
Celtics’ Garnett Has Hip Pointer; Will Start
Boston Celtics Head Coach Doc Rivers said center Kevin Garnett suffered something similar to a hip pointer during Tuesday’s loss to the New York Knicks in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference first-round series... »Read More
Doc Rivers Calls Pablo Prigioni ‘Brilliant’
Pablo Prigioni, who did not play in Game 1, returned Tuesday night from a sprained right ankle and will start for the Knicks against the Celtics in Game 2. What does the return of... »Read More
NBA PM: Top Five Players Missing From Playoffs
The top five players we'll miss in the NBA playoffs ... Why Anthony Davis was the right #1 pick ... Mike Brown returning to Cleveland? »Read More
NBA AM: Frustrating Season in Philadelphia
The Sixers struggled through a forgettable and frustrating campaign. This will be a big summer to get things back on track for 2014 »Read More
5 “X-Factors” for Knicks’ Postseason Success
Examining five key factors the New York Knicks will need in order to beat the Boston Celtics and make a deep postseason run. »Read More
NBA AM: Grizzlies Better Without Rudy Gay?
The Memphis Grizzlies are excelling even without Rudy Gay… One-on-one with Ty Lawson... Steph Curry closing in on record-breaking season. »Read More
NBA Cancels Game Between Celtics, Pacers
#celtics-#pacers for Tuesday has been canceled, there will be no makeup game and both teams will finish with 81 games played via Gary Washburn via Twitter »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA AM: The Celtics The Dark Horse In The East?
Can anyone give the Miami HEAT a game in the playoffs? Boston thinks they can... Gator guard Kenny Boynton hopes to make an impression during the NBA Draft process... Is Doug Collins out in... »Read More
Knicks Clinch Second; Will Open Vs. Celtics
The Knicks got everything they wanted, and with a minimum of pain. With a suspense-free 90-80 victory, they clinched the second seed in the Eastern Conference and secured home-court advantage for the first two... »Read More
Ray Allen: Pierce’s Hurt Feelings Justified
Almost nine months have passed since Ray Allen joined the Miami Heat, and Paul Pierce still hasn’t talked to his former teammate. “It definitely hurt me,” Pierce said. “Say we playthe Lakers for the... »Read More
Celtics Claim Seventh Seed in East
Coach Doc Rivers knew if his club played the way it was capable, two things could be accomplished: Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce could get a sharp, injury-free workout, and the Celtics could clinch... »Read More
Grading the NBA Coaches: The East
Frank Vogel, Tom Thibodeau, Erik Spoelstra and Mike Woodson all had successful seasons on the bench, all things considered. But what grades did they earn from HOOPSWORLD? »Read More
Celtics’ Pierce, Garnett Out Against HEAT
The Boston Celtics announced Thursday that neither forward Paul Pierce nor center Kevin Garnett will play in Friday’s visit to the Miami HEAT. As expected, both players traveled with the team for a brief two-game... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 23
Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . . »Read More
If The NBA Playoffs Started Today: East
The eight teams in the Eastern Conference playoffs have been finalized, but the seedings are still fluid with only nine games left. »Read More
Kevin Garnett Returns to Practice for Celtics
Celtics center Kevin Garnett took part in a full-contact practice on Saturday for the first time in nearly two weeks, and the 36-year-old could return to action Sunday against Washington after missing eight consecutive... »Read More
Don’t Forget About The Boston Celtics
The Rondo-less Boston Celtics have clinched a playoff spot and future playoff opponents will overlook them at their own peril. »Read More
Celtics’ Sullinger Eyes Training Camp Return
Satch Sullinger has been in town for about a week, and on Friday he was more than ready to prepare one of his specialties – fried catfish – for his son, Boston Celtics forward... »Read More
Celtics Show Interest in Greek Prospect
In the latest installment of “Catch a Rising Star,” Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge traveled to Greece to get a first-hand look at Giannis Adetokunbo, the 6-foot-10 point guard who is moving up draft... »Read More
Terrence Williams Has Everything to Prove
(Terrence) Williams, who signed a multi-year deal with the team in early March, hopes to remain in Boston. He sees many similarities between Rivers and Pitino — “They are defensive-minded, whatever they say, that’s... »Read More
Celtics’ Kevin Garnett to Return Sunday?
This, as it turned out, was a sign of better things to come. Doc Rivers was careful not to make a definitive statement, but the Celtics coach did allow that (Kevin) Garnett could possibly... »Read More
Celtics Still Searching for Playoff Rotation
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers makes it emphatically clear that the goal every night is to win. But with the regular season winding down, Rivers needs to start working towards establishing a playoff rotation,... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More
Rivers: Coaches-Sitting-Stars an Issue
As one of three NBA coaches on the league’s competition committee, (Doc) Rivers, who is joined by Dallas’s Rick Carlisle and Memphis’s Lionel Hollins, is asked to vote on potential rule changes and other... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Looking To 2013-14
As fantasy basketball leagues are nearing the end, the diehards are already looking ahead. Whose names should be circled for the 2013-14 season? »Read More
Doc Rivers Stands By Celtics Picking Sullinger
Rookie forward Jared Sullinger was worth the gamble, Boston coach Doc Rivers said. The former Ohio State star was drafted by the Celtics with the No. 21 pick in the 2012 draft despite doctors figuring he’d need back... »Read More
NBA AM: Celtics Aren’t Better Without Rondo
After reeling off a string of wins after Rajon Rondo went down to injury, the Boston Celtics are fading fast. The team is not better without Rondo »Read More
Rivers: Atlantic Division Win Not Important
The Knicks haven’t had much to be proud of over the past 19 years — save an NBA Finals appearance in the 1999 lockout-shortened season as the eighth seed — so a celebration for... »Read More
Martin Surprised Celtics Didn’t Sign Him
The New York roster will include one Kenyon Martin, who signed with the Knicks last month but was sure he’d be wearing Celtics green this season. “It was real close,” Martin told me before... »Read More
Celtics’ Garnett Out At Least 2 More Weeks
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said forward Kevin Garnett is battling inflammation in his injured left ankle and estimated the team will give him two weeks off to recover. Ainge believes... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . »Read More
Celtics’ Garnett, Lee Out Against Grizzlies
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett and guard Courtney Lee will both miss Saturday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of sprained left ankles, the team announced. Lee tweaked his left ankle late in... »Read More
Mavs Miss Jason Terry’s Offense?
Jason Terry wearing green Friday night offered a stark reminder of what he took from Dallas to Boston. His swagger. Who can forget his smack talk during the championship run in 2011 when he... »Read More
Mavs’ Marion Returns Tonight Against Celtics
Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion declared himself ready to return after missing the last eight games due to a strained left calf. Marion, who participated in the Mavs’ practice Thursday, will play in Friday... »Read More
Jason Terry: I Expect Cheers in Dallas Return
Boston Celtics Jason Terry, a featured member of the Dallas Mavericks’ two Finals teams, expects to hear a lot of cheers during his return to the American Airlines Center on Friday night. “Mainly because... »Read More
Shavlik Randolph Staying With Celtics
The Boston Celtics announced Thursday that they have signed forward Shavlik Randolph for the remainder of the season. via Chris Forsberg of ESPN Boston »Read More
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