Boston Celtics
Celtics’ Garnett: We Have to Find Pride
With two days off before Wednesday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, the Celtics are clueless as to their identity. “We’ve got to play better than that,” (Kevin) Garnett said. “We all gotta have some... »Read More
Rondo: Celtics’ Mentality Must Change
(Rajon) Rondo went on to indicate that he’s not panicking and that he’s confident things will improve. But he knows the issues and what will happen if they are not addressed by the players.... »Read More
Doc Rivers Safe in Boston?
Not even a month into the NBA season and the Los Angeles Lakers kicked Mike Brown – a former NBA coach of the Year in 2009 with a winning percentage better than 65 percent... »Read More
Fab Melo Embraces D-League
Despite comments from the Boston Celtics Head Coach Doc Rivers about Celtics’ rookie center Fab Melo not being ready for the NBA game, Melo is taking on a positive attitude to a new challenge. “I... »Read More
NBA PM: NBA Christmas Revelations
Christmas Day games revealed a lot about some key NBA teams ... The X-Factor for the Philadelphia 76ers ... Christmas Day ratings soar for the NBA ... »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Celtics Still Hungry Enough?
Are the Boston Celtics hungry enough to compete for a championship this season or has their title window completely closed shut? »Read More
Garnett Bemoans Wallace’s ‘Shenanigans’
After being fouled by Kevin Garnett on a putback at the 9:31 mark, (Gerald) Wallace grabbed hold of Garnett’s shorts near the waist and wouldn’t release them. “He just grabbed my shorts,” Garnett said.... »Read More
NBA PM: Trading DeMarcus Cousins?
The Kings appear to be close to trading their troubled big man DeMarcus Cousins ... Celtics would like a little more from Jeff Green ... Marcus Morris having his day in Houston »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Eight
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings by a fine margin over the surging L.A. Clippers. »Read More
Source: Jarvis Varnado to Sign with Celtics
Needing to fortify their depleted frontline depth, the Boston Celtics will sign the NBA Developmental League’s top shot-blocker, Jarvis Varnado, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Varnado, 24, arrived in Boston from the Sioux Falls... »Read More
Rivers: Fab Melo Not Ready for Big Stage
The Celtics will enter their critical four-game road trip beginning Tuesday with just 11 active players, as once again keeping their centers healthy remains difficult. (Fab) Melo set a league record with 14 blocked... »Read More
Celtics’ Chris Wilcox May Miss One Month
At practice Sunday, coach Doc Rivers revealed that Chris Wilcox will miss perhaps a month with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb, sustained in Tuesday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls. via... »Read More
Celtics’ Wilcox Out With Thumb Injury
Boston Celtics’ center Chris Wilcox suffered a ulnar collaternal sprain in his right thumb in the Celtics 100-89 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 18. Head Coach Doc Rivers believes Wilcox will be... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Bulls Lose Noah, Deng?
The Chicago Bulls got a huge win over the New York Knicks on Friday, but did it cost them Luol Deng and Joakim Noah?... Leandro Barbosa and MarShon Brooks are two players that could... »Read More
Jeff Green Injured in Celtics Loss
There was a sense of deja vu for the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter after Jeff Green caught an elbow to the face that left him on the floor for more than just... »Read More
Celtics’ Collins May Nab Starting Role
Jason Collins got the official word from head coach Doc Rivers about 50 minutes prior to tipoff on Wednesday: He would be starting for the first time as a Boston Celtic. With the C’s... »Read More
NBA PM: Celtics Still Believe They Can Contend
Despite their early struggles, the Boston Celtics remain confident ... Chicago Bulls exploring trade of Rip Hamilton? ... Dirk Nowitzki takes part in first practice »Read More
NBA AM: Carl Landry Seeks Long-Term Home
Carl Landry can become a free agent next summer, if he declines his player option, but the forward wants to be in Golden State long term »Read More
Celtics’ Rivers: ‘We’re not a good team’
What might be most inexcusable about Tuesday night’s disheartening loss to the Bulls was the Celtics had been in Chicago more than 48 hours before tipoff, well-rested and allegedly refocused on improving defensively. The... »Read More
Top 5 Disappointments of the NBA Season (So Far)
With less than two weeks until the new year, what have been the biggest disappointments so far this NBA season? »Read More
Boston Celtics Struggling to Build Chemistry
With a slew of veterans with varying levels of experience, the Boston Celtics have the appearance of a veteran team. But as Celtics coach Doc Rivers points out, there’s more to having a veteran... »Read More
NBA PM: Hawks Have A Lesson For Lakers?
The L.A. Lakers may need some pointers from the Atlanta Hawks regarding "superstar" players ... The secret to Tim Duncan's resurgence? ... Thomas Robinson biding his time ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Seven
The Oklahoma City Thunder have rolled off 10-straight victories to climb to best in the NBA. The NBA Power Rankings at seven weeks in. »Read More
Grading the NBA’s Atlantic Division
The NBA's Atlantic Division is finally competitive again, which means the Boston Celtics will have a tougher time pulling off their usual late-season surge. »Read More
Jason Terry Happy to Be with Celtics
When NBA free agency started at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, the first telephone call then-Dallas Mvericks guard Jason Terry received was from Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers. Terry, though, was expecting that first... »Read More
Jeff Green Finding Role with Celtics
Jeff Green realizes that patience can be short in Boston, especially when every game is significant and he was considered the Celtics’ major free agent acquisition this season. While there was an understandable grace period... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Six
The San Antonio Spurs climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings, six weeks into the season. »Read More
Celtics’ Chris Wilcox Fined for Gesture
Boston Celtics forward-center Chris Wilcox has been fined $25,000 for making an obscene gesture directed toward fans during a game, it was announced today. via NBA.com/Celtics »Read More
Celtics’ Jeff Green Back to Normal?
On Saturday, Jeff Green dropped 16 points on the Sixers. On the surface, it was a good game. But beneath the surface, it was the continuation of a recent stretch in which Green has... »Read More
NBA PM: Who’s Next to 30,000 Points?
Only five players in the history of the NBA have scored 30K points. Who might be next? ... Andre Drummond finding his way with Detroit ... Derrick Wiliams' agent unhappy with T'Wolves ... »Read More
Avery Bradley Admits to Lying to Trainers
While Avery Bradley said he’s not big on timelines anymore, as he makes his way through his lengthy rehab for surgeries on both shoulders, there’s a chance the guard could see the floor in... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Five
The Memphis Grizzlies stay on top but the Eastern Conference has gained significantly on the West. »Read More
Celtics Send Kris Joseph to D-League
#Celtics assign Kris Joseph back to @maineredclaws via Jessica Camerato via Twitter »Read More
NBA PM: The Miracle Cure For Dallas
Derek Fisher is a nice addition, but won't cure what's ailing Dallas ... Don't give up on Derrick Williams just yet ... Are the Celtics suddenly "soft"? »Read More
League Suspends Rondo for Two Games
Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said on The Big Show Thursday that point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended for two games by the league for his actions in Wednesday night’s altercation... »Read More
Rivers Hopes Rondo Works on Self-Control
Doc Rivers, who said yesterday that he didn’t believe the infraction was worthy of a suspension, admitted Rondo has to work on his self-control. “I hope so, and he will,” the coach said. “The... »Read More
Suspension Coming for Rajon Rondo?
The aftermath of Wednesday night’s brawl with the Brooklyn Nets could be costly for the Celtics, who may lose Rajon Rondo for multiple games if the league office levies a suspension. Rondo and Brooklyn’s... »Read More
Terry: Humphries a Pretend-Tough Guy
Meanwhile, Celtics guard Jason Terry, who tried breaking up the fight before (Rajon) Rondo charged (Kris) Humphries and the two tumbled into the stands, had some choice words for the Nets forward, whom he... »Read More
Rivers to Celtics: Nets ‘think you’re soft’
So (Celtics coach Doc) Rivers tried to laugh after his Celtics compounded the sin with a 95-83 loss to Brooklyn that left him using the dreaded S-word — soft — to describe his team.... »Read More
NBA Fantasy Category MVPs
A month into the season, we look at which players are dominating the nine major fantasy hoops categories, and yes, there are some big surprises. »Read More
NBA AM: Still No Timetable For Eric Gordon
Hornets guard Eric Gordon is improving, but still no time table for his return... Jeff Green appreciates the loyalty Boston showed him... Drew Gooden and the Bucks... Brooklyn holding it down... NBA Chat at... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Four
The Memphis Grizzlies climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with a league-best 9-2 record. »Read More
NBA AM: Is There A Market For Pau Gasol?
There has been talk of the Lakers trading Pau Gasol for almost two years, is there a deal to be made?... Courtney Lee trying to adapt to being a Celtic... Marcin Gortat passes on... »Read More
Doc Rivers Unphased by ‘Red Flag’
“I had a red flag, and I didn’t know what it was,” Rivers said of falling to the 31st pick in the 1983 draft. “Michael Finley had a red flag. He was a great... »Read More
Team-by-Team Payroll Breakdown
The L.A. Lakers easily have the biggest payroll in the NBA. How do the remaining 29 teams compare? »Read More
Boston Celtics Waive Darko Milicic
Celtics waive Darko Milicic. via Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports/Twitter »Read More
NBA AM: Contract Year Struggles
It’s still early in the season, but there are players who are struggling mightily in their contract years headed into free agency. »Read More
NBA AM: Another NBA Power Ranking
Eric Pincus filed his NBA Power Rankings yesterday, now here are Steve Kyler's... Wade still nursing a bruised foot... Is Kenyon Martin in the Celtics future?... NBA Chats at 10am and 4pm EST »Read More
K-Mart Could Help Thin Celtics Frontcourt
Meanwhile, an NBA source acknowledged that Darko Milicic may miss an undetermined amount of time because his mother is ill, and he may not return to the team. The Celtics are being very sensitive... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
Rivers Helping Rondo Set Assists Record
Rajon Rondo managed to extend his consecutive streak of 10 or more assists to 34 games. Perhaps down the road it won’t matter that Rondo needed until 51 seconds left Sunday at the Palace... »Read More
Can the Celtics Rebound; Does it Matter?
The Boston Celtics' rebounding numbers are bad, but their struggles on the boards haven't really contributed to their four losses this year. »Read More
Rajon Rondo: ‘MVP is in the picture’
After missing Thursday’s game in Brooklyn with a sprained right ankle, Rajon Rondo returned to action Saturday and picked up right where he left off, handing out a whopping 20 assists in Boston’s 107-89... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: November 15th
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-13 MVP race after the second week of the NBA season. »Read More
Celtics Assign Melo, Joseph to D-League
As expected, Celtics assign Fab Melo and Kris Joseph to D-League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. via Sharrod Blakely of CSNNE/Twitter »Read More
Jeff Green High On Paul Pierce
“When you got a guy like that attacking the way he can, it opens the floor up for myself and others,” Green said. “It opens up the floor when he’s scoring the way he... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
Garnett: Sullinger Reminds Me of Perkins
Jared Sullinger has not summoned up memories of Kendrick Perkins, except for the one Celtic who would know better than any other. When Kevin Garnett plays and practices next to Sullinger, something about the... »Read More
Rajon Rondo Getting Too Many Minutes?
“I’m concerned, not as far as him getting tired,” Rivers said. “But him to save himself on the floor.” After three games, Rondo is averaging a team-high 41.5 minutes per game. Only Oklahoma City’s... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
Coach: System the Problem for Lakers?
The season is upon us, and Coach Macri is back! The Lakers are 0-2, but is the Princeton Offense to blame? He takes a look at that and more... »Read More
Ray Allen Considered Joining Clippers
“I believe they thought I was using them as leverage,” Allen said. “But I spoke with (coach) Vinny (Del Negro) and their people before I came down (to Miami). I said we’ll set up... »Read More
NBA AM: Price Not Pressured To Replace Wall
The Wizards are still eyeing the playoffs despite the loss of John Wall. His replacement, A.J. Price, isn’t feeling any pressure. »Read More
Wade Declares Rondo Made ‘Punk Play’
Not even Kevin Garnett’s frustration, when he feels it, will burn as bright as the spark inside Rajon Rondo. And in terms of demerits, the Celtics point guard got off to a fast start... »Read More
Ray Allen Brushes Off Garnett’s Snub
For (Ray) Allen, who played five seasons in Boston, the game was full of awkward moments. It started with him being absent when the Heat took the floor for their championship-ring ceremony before the... »Read More
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