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Why the NBA Finals court reveal is a massive gut punch for Celtics fans
The Spurs revealed the Larry O'Brien trophy painted on the Frost Bank Center floor for the Finals and I'm sick all over again that the Celtics didn't come close to making it.
Latest Derrick White report drops major hint about his future with the Celtics
The Celtics' reported unwillingess to even negotiate a Derrick White trade with the Cavaliers back in February should indicate that he's relatively safe this summer.
Zion Williamson may be exactly what the Celtics are looking for in a potential trade
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson gets to the rim more than almost anybody -- the exact quality Brad Stevens seemed to want more of during his press conference last month.
Thunder made a championship realization the Celtics have known for decades
The Oklahoma City Thunder came up short in their hopes of repeating as NBA Champions. Obviously it's just a setback for them, but the Boston Celtics know perhaps better than anyone that winning consecutive titles is hard.
How the NCAA's NIL chaos is quietly ruining the Celtics' draft plans
The Celtics have dominated the middle of the draft in recent years, but that area is getting much weaker thanks to NIL money in college basketball.
Why the Celtics Would Be Absolutely Crazy to Accept This 4-Team Jaylen Brown Trade
Bleacher Report's latest Jaylen Brown mock trade makes some sense, but it just doesn't satisfy enough needs for the Celtics.
Celtics’ dream offseason target is the vet who just torched the Knicks
There's one free agent option this offseason who would check almost every single box for the Celtics, including some huge playoff moments against the Knicks.
Forget Vucevic: Why Kevin Love is the sensible big man the Celtics actually need
The Celtics still need another big man, but if they want a vet shooter, Kevin Love makes far more sense than Nikola Vucevic.
Rival NBA teams just handed the Celtics a massive coaching victory
Rival NBA teams keep making the same mistake, and it's giving the Boston Celtics a massive offseason victory.
Why an Anthony Davis trade would cost the Celtics too much to justify
Anthony Davis was once the missing piece to the Celtics' championship puzzle. Times have changed. It's clear that Boston should go in a different direction.
Thunder's Game 7 loss could crush Celtics' dream of a Trey Murphy III trade
The Thunder are in the Celtics' way on the court, and following their Game 7 exit, OKC could battle Boston for Pelicans star Trey Murphy III this offseason.
Luke Kornet sent Celtics harsh reminder of last year's pivotal playoff mistake
Luke Kornet has only continued his success since leaving the Boston Celtics. He and the San Antonio Spurs now have a shot at the title. More than that, Kornet's contributions prove the Celtics chose wrong with him last year.
Trading Jaylen Brown makes zero sense for Celtics - unless it's for Giannis
If Boston isn't getting back a superstar like Giannis, there's no reason for them to trade Jaylen Brown.
Bill Simmons links Trey Murphy III to Celtics ahead of 3-week trade window
According to Bill Simmons, the Boston Celtics could target Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III to bolster their core this offseason.
Celtics' seemingly dire homecourt issue has become a leaguewide plague
The Celtics have a TD Garden problem, but when taking a broader look around the league, they may not be alone.
Unlikely Celtics alum just made his surprising return to the NBA Finals
The Boston Celtics have had enough success over the past decade or so that it's not surprising that one or more of their former players have made it to the NBA Finals. However, no one would have thought one not too obscure Celtics alum would have made it.
OKC heartbreak a poignant lesson the Celtics must follow when rebuilding roster
There's a lesson to be learned from the failures of the Thunder that the Celtics must apply this summer and beyond.
Shaquille O'Neal sends clear warning to Celtics over potential Giannis trade
Shaquille O'Neal believes change is necessary, but that the Boston Celtics should move forward with franchise cornerstones Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
NBA Playoffs should offer surprising hope and optimism for young Celtics
It's hard to find optimism for Celtics fans, but weirdly, they should be hopeful about their young players based on how the playoffs have gone.
Thunder loss warps superstar trade landscape for Celtics this summer
If the Celtics want to trade for a superstar, that proposition may have just gotten a lot harder with the Thunder's West Finals loss to the Spurs.
Luigi Suigo, the 'Italian Wemby,' could give Celtics 1-2 center punch they need
Here's a scouting report on Luigi Suigo. The "Italian Wemby" is a skilled center who stands nearly 7-foot-3 and offers a promising foundation on both sides of the ball.
Celtics that need to be shown the door or the bench
The Boston Celtics must improve their roster after a first-round playoff exit, which means sending multiple players packing.
Celtics need to add forgotten missing element to frontcourt this offseason
All the buzz to start the summer is around the Celtics’ big men. Is Neemias Queta good enough? Is Luka Garza an NBA Backup? Do we need a stretch big? Do we need
How NBA's draft lottery reform impacts Celtics' traded future picks
Several years ago, the Celtics parted with some valuable future draft picks. Thanks to the NBA's new lottery reform, they could be giving up a pretty penny.
Dylan Harper's extraordinary performance giving Celtics fans Jayson Tatum flashbacks
Dylan Harper has looked quite good for a rookie getting his first taste of the NBA Playoffs. So much so that his play is very reminiscent of Jayson Tatum's rookie playoff run with the Boston Celtics in 2018.