Before the season started, Kelly Olynyk's skill set reminded us a lot of Dirk Nowitzki: the size, the outside shot, and the flowing locks. But after a year in the NBA, it's possible a more accurate comparison is to another successful Euro, Marc Gasol. When your team isn't in the playoffs, you start daydreaming a little. You see players in the post season with similar skills and you think to yourself,...
Elsa/Getty ImagesBrooklyn Celtics? Boston Nets? Many Celtics fans are ready to root for New York.The idea of rooting for a New York team is enough to make your typical Boston sports fan ill. But for the next two weeks, that’s exactly what will happen for many Celtics fans. Hello Brooklyn. Yes, Celtics fans are piling on the bandwagon as the Nets prepare for Tuesday’s Game 1 of an Eastern...
Kris Humphries arrived in Boston labeled as a tabloid personality and an overpaid journeyman player. He gradually turned his reputation around with a hardworking, productive season. We should begin by establishing this: It would have been very easy for a man in Kris Humphries ' position not to care. Let's quickly recap Humphries' lifetime achievements leading up to his arrival in Boston via trade...
All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Nets win Game 7, move on to Miami Bigger stage, brighter spotlight for Wall, Lillard High-scoring Thunder, Clippers to meet Globe 76ers Guard Carter-Williams Wins Rookie of Year Watch: Paul Pierce Blocks Shot at Buzzer to Seal Game 7 Win, Setup Series vs. Miami Heat Celtics Blog Stein rumor: Houston likely to call Celtics about Rajon...
Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesIt's LeBron James vs. Paul Pierce, again.We've told this story before, but it seems appropriate again now ... In the aftermath of the Boston's 2007-08 championship season, the Celtics held a championship DVD viewing party at the Legends club inside TD Garden. While most players mingled, Paul Pierce sat at the bar, a glass of wine in hand, and shook his head watching highlights...
Fernando Medina/NBAE/Getty ImagesDanny Ainge and Brad Stevens are tasked with getting Boston back on track.With the Boston Celtics' 2013-14 campaign in the rearview mirror, we've busted out our red pens and assigned grades to each player based on their individual performances this season. Our annual reminder that players are graded based on expectations versus personal performance. This is the 15th...
Our annual after-the-season report card series wrapped up Monday. Thanks to everyone who read the daily assessments and voted in the polls. At the end of the marking period, we like to go back and map out the grades together to see the breakdown. Forgive us if we felt like Oprah and cars. "You get a B! You get a B! You get a B!" This year's marks were heavy on B grades. A look at the breakdown of...
Here we go again. Remember those Rajon Rondo to the Rockets rumors that surfaced around the trade deadline? Marc Stein is dusting them off and giving them another go, now that the Rockets have been eliminated and are looking to the offseason. Summer Scoop: Now what for Rockets? - Marc Stein Blog - ESPN It's inevitable that Rockets general manager Daryl Morey will likewise check in with his old boss...
Old friend Paul Pierce blocks the shot of Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry as time expires to help the Brooklyn Nets advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Now Pierce and Kevin Garnett will lead Brooklyn into a matchup against the Miami Heat. Pretty safe to say most Celtics fans will temporarily adopt the Nets. ...
All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Avery Bradley’s future with Celtics up in air Downfallen ex-Celtic Antoine Walker shares cautionary tale via documentary NBA to begin selling "We Are One" shirts Globe Donald Sterling Spoofed in SNL Open as Andrew Garfield Hosts - [Video] Donald Sterling scandal took Clippers coach Doc Rivers by surprise Creepin’ Kris Humphries Takes...
Brian Babineau/NBAE/Getty ImagesJordan Crawford helped Boston to some of its best basketball this season.With the Boston Celtics' 2013-14 campaign in the rearview mirror, we've busted out our red pens and assigned grades to each player based on their individual performances this season. Our annual reminder that players are graded based on expectations versus personal performance. This is the 14th...
All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Veteran Nets pour it on to rout Raptors and force Game 7 Column: Playoff drama sets up Heat for three-peat Globe Who Should Have Been Picked to be Celtics’ Draft Lottery Rep? Donald Sterling, V. Stiviano break their silence Steve Pagliuca will represent Celtics at draft lottery Celtics Green Celtics Make Lottery Decision CelticsBlog...
Danny Ainge has been scouting some talented big men in Spain. Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics are in the middle of a Euro trip , where they are scouting some of the top International prospects. With two 2014 first round picks and a bundle of assets, the Celtics are in a perfect position to move within the draft and select almost any player they want. That's why they're spending so much time overseas...
In assessing the Houston Rockets moving forward after a first-round exit from the playoffs, ESPN.com's Marc Stein says it's inevitable that general manager Daryl Morey will call Boston to gauge Rajon Rondo's availability: Carmelo Anthony has been billed as the biggest name Houston will chase hardest come July. It's inevitable that Rockets general manager Daryl Morey will likewise check in his with...
Jack Arent/NBAE via Getty ImagesAfter starting the season with Maine, Chris Babb got an NBA call-up.With the Boston Celtics' 2013-14 campaign in the rearview mirror, we've busted out our red pens and assigned grades to each player based on their individual performances this season. Our annual reminder that players are graded based on expectations versus personal performance. This is the 13th in a...
"They don't even know what it is to be a fan. Y'know? To truly love some silly little piece of music, or some band, so much that it hurts." - Sapphire from Almost Famous I get asked all the time for advice from new bloggers. So I wanted to turn this question out to the bloggers. What advice would you give to someone starting out in blogging? John Karalis - Red's Army Do it for the right reasons, and...
"Look at this: an entire generation of Cinderellas and there's no glass slipper." - Elaine Miller from Almost Famous Turning our blogger attention to the draft. A tough question: If the Celtics pick 5th, who would you like the Celtics to draft (and why)? This assumes no trade and Wiggins, Parker, Embiid, and Exum are off the board. John Karalis - Red's Army Ugh. Well, I'm not a fan of Julius Randle....
Brian Babineau/NBAE/Getty ImagesVitor Faverani started fast but hit speed bumps in his rookie campaign.With the Boston Celtics' 2013-14 campaign in the rearview mirror, we've busted out our red pens and assigned grades to each player based on their individual performances this season. Our annual reminder that players are graded based on expectations versus personal performance. This is the 12th in...
Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens joined The Mike Lupica Show on ESPN New York on Friday for a lengthy segment on Friday with plenty of Eastern Conference playoff chatter. The segment did open with Stevens reflecting on the 2013-14 season and enduring 57 losses. "[Losing] is really hard, there’s no doubt about it," said Stevens. "Our guys competed to the end, our guys prepared to the end, I...
Managing Partner & Alternate Governor Stephen Pagliuca will be representing the Celtics at the 2014 NBA Draft Lottery.— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 2, 2014 ...