Tag: Boston Celtics

NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell hauls down a rebound against Walt Bellamy of the New York Knicks in 1967. (Image: Getty)
Obituary

11-Time NBA Champion Bill Russell Passes Away at 88

Bill Russell, who was considered the GOAT before the acronym was ever created and who won 11 NBA championships with the Boston Celtics, passed away at 88. There’s a hackneyed phrase used in old newsrooms, “Print the legend.” In the case of Russell, his statistics speak for themselves. This is […]

Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets is defended by Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, but the two could become teammates next season. (Image: Getty)
NBA Trade Rumors

NBA Trade Rumors: Will Kevin Durant Play for the Boston Celtics?

After trade talks for Kevin Durant died down last week, the Boston Celtics are the latest team to inquire about a deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The Durant trade rumor sent ripples through the NBA futures market, and the Celtics are the consensus favorite to win the 2023 NBA Championship […]

Danilo Gallinari languished on the Atlanta Hawks bench last season, but he has a chance to help the Boston Celtics in their pursuit of a title. (Image: Getty)

Boston Celtics Bolster Bench, Sign Danilo Gallinari to 2-Year Deal

The Boston Celtics signed free agent Danilo Gallinari to a two-year deal worth $13.3 million, and the forward will provide the Celtics with a playmaker and 3-point shooter off the bench. The Atlanta Hawks traded Gallinari to the San Antonio Spurs in a deal where they acquired All-Star Dejounte Murray. […]

Steph Curry fondles the championship trophy while surrounded by teammates from the Golden State Warriors after they defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals at TD Garden. (Image: Bob DeChiara/USA Today Sports)
2022 NBA Finals

Golden State Warriors Win 2022 NBA Championship, Steph Curry Named MVP

The Golden State Warriors were underdogs heading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals, but they rallied back after falling behind by 12 points early in the first quarter before cruising to a 103-90 victory to win the championship. Steph Curry led the Warriors with 34 points in the title-clinching […]

Bill Simmons does not have faith that the Boston Celtics can overcome a 3-2 deficit in the NBA Finals to beat the Golden State Warriors for the championship. (Image: Vanity Fair)

Bill Simmons Podcast: Celtics Missed Shot at Winning Title

You can’t think of New England sports without mentioning Bill Simmons, so it’s a bit of a surprise to hear that the Boston Celtics superfan believes his favorite team blew their chance at winning the 2022 NBA Championship after they lost Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors to fall […]

Steph Curry from the Golden State Warriors has a wide-open layup against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Finals

Game 5 Betting Preview: Warriors Favored to Break 2-2 Tie at Home

The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors are deadlocked at 2-2 in the NBA Finals, with the Warriors returning home for Game 5. The Warriors opened as -3.5 favorites, but the point spread is currently -4. The Warriors won Game 4 to tie the series after an insane 43-point output […]

Jordan Poole from the Golden State Warriors celebrates drilling a half-court 3-point shot to end the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Finals

Warriors Smash Celtics in Game 2, Even Series with Huge 3Q Run

The Golden State Warriors are one of the best second-half teams in the NBA, which translates into epic comebacks in the third quarter. The Boston Celtics missed a chance to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the Warriors in Game 2 when they were outscored 35-14 in […]