Boston.com Celtics News

Welcome to the NBA Finals (Live Updates from Miami)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:35:02 GMT

First quarter, 7:14, Tied at 14: Both teams are off to hot starts and aren't playing much defense. LeBron James hit canned a perimeter jumper for his first points of the game and we also had a 3-pointer from Mike...

Paul Pierce the forgotten man in Celtics trade talks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:25:32 GMT

How do you feel if you're Paul Pierce right about now, knowing that the focus of your team and your fan base is elsewhere?

Danny Ainge says Clippers-Celtics deal is 'dead'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:49:35 GMT

By Baxter Holmes, Globe Staff Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed to the Globe that the proposed Celtics-Clippers blockbuster deal that would have sent both Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett to the Clippers is, in fact, "dead." The...

Celtics, Clippers deal talks again reach stalemate

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:16:50 GMT

The standoff continues.

Celtics-Clippers talks hit roadblock -- again

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:16:01 GMT

While Doc Rivers still continues to ponder whether he wants to coach the Celtics or Clippers, the two teams reignited talks regarding the longtime coach and Kevin Garnett in a complicated deal that would include Los Angeles center DeAndre Jordan.

Celtics draft prospect profile: Cody Zeller

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:06:02 GMT

We're continuing our Celtics NBA Draft preview with a profile of Indiana center Cody Zeller.

Timing wasn’t right for Reggie Miller and Celtics

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:23:47 GMT

Three months. To hear Reggie Miller tell it, that was the difference between a comeback with the Celtics and a continuing career in broadcasting.

Celtics, Clippers talks remain at an impasse

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:23:02 GMT

Talks between the Celtics and Clippers about a blockbuster deal that would send Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett to Los Angeles remained at an impasse Sunday, a league source told the Globe.

Teams place big bets on older players

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:23:02 GMT

As older players stretch out their careers, teams must make tough decisions, especially when it comes to the kind of aging franchise icons that are prominent on the Boston sports scene. Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington talks about his “risk assessment” with David Ortiz. Celtics president Danny Ainge provides his thoughts on re-signing Kevin Garnett and on what lies ahead with Paul Pierce. Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli shares his thinking on Zdeno Chara. And general managers of successful older teams discuss why they prefer veterans. Some gambles are easier to take than others, and as knowledge and data about the effects of aging on athletes continue to improve and increase, teams will have even more tools at their disposal to make informed decisions.

Welcome to the NBA Finals (Live Updates from San Antonio)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:35:01 GMT

First quarter, 6:43, Spurs 15-12: The Spurs are off to another hot start but the question is whether they can sustain it. Manu Ginobili is in the starting lineup and already have 7 points, already his series average. Dwyane Wade...

Celtics’ asking price for coach Doc Rivers is rejected by Clippers

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:37:17 GMT

The initial price set by the Celtics to allow Doc Rivers to escape his contract to coach the Clippers and also, quite possibly, Kevin Garnett, was rejected by the Clippers, a league source told the Globe Saturday night.

Older athletes are playing longer, pushing boundaries

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:06:02 GMT

A brave new sports world is dawning, as more and more athletes prolong their careers into their late 30s and early 40s. Players are rethinking how they approach their careers, planning to compete longer. Owners, general managers, and coaches are reexamining what value older players can bring to teams.

Doc Rivers had his right to think about other possibilities but the Celtics may be the best choice

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:04:17 GMT

The indecisiveness of coach Doc Rivers has forced the Celtics to pursue other options for their short-term and long-term future.

Source: Celtics focus has moved to completing blockbuster Clippers deal

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:05:01 GMT

Though Doc Rivers is under contract for the next three seasons to coach the Boston Celtics, the team's focus has shifted, at the moment, from retaining Rivers to completing a deal in which he and Kevin Garnett would go to the Clippers, a league source tells the Globe.

Celtics draft prospect profile: Jamaal Franklin

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:32:32 GMT

We're continuing our Celtics NBA Draft preview with a profile of San Diego State guard Jamaal Franklin.

Sources: Doc Rivers and Clippers have mutual interest in each other

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:25:02 GMT

As speculation mounts surrounding the coaching future of Doc Rivers, so does the possibility that he may not return to coach the Boston Celtics next season.

Welcome to the NBA Finals (Live Updates from San Antonio)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:33:02 GMT

First quarter, 5:08, Spurs 17-11: It's Dwayne Wade, not LeBron James, going into beast mode with 8 points already as the Heat try to stat close. The Spurs have hit 7 of their first 10 shots but have scored only...

Celtics draft prospect profile: Gorgui Dieng

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:07:02 GMT

We're continuing our Celtics NBA Draft preview with a profile of Lousivlle center Gorgui Dieng.

Doc Rivers is considering not returning to Celtics

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:08:01 GMT

Late in the evening of May 3, after the Celtics’ season had just ended in a playoff series to the New York Knicks, Doc Rivers told reporters that he’d take some time to decompress before making a decision about whether to return for his 10th season as the team’s head coach.

Report: Doc Rivers believes it 'may be time for a change'

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:05:02 GMT

Doc Rivers has not yet committed to coaching the Celtics for the upcoming season, and the latest report concerning Rivers puts his status further into doubt.

Celtics draft prospect profile: Steven Adams

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:09:01 GMT

Center Steven Adams is a phsical presence who needs some work on the offensive end.

Welcome to the NBA Finals (Live Updates from San Antonio)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:25:47 GMT

Halftime, San Antonio 50-44:Sorry for the delay folks. Technical difficulties with the Internet here at AT&T Center have made things difficult. But let's get to the game: The Spurs score 6 points in the final 27 seconds after Miami tied...

Celtics to play Wolves during preseason in Canada

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:06:02 GMT

MONTREAL (AP) — The Boston Celtics will play a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Montreal next season as part of the NBA's Canadian series.

Draft prospect profile: Shane Larkin

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:09:17 GMT

Miami point guard Shane Larkin could be a backup to Rajon Rondo.

Rajon Rondo talks Doc Rivers, Connect Four, algebra and more

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:31:02 GMT

By Baxter Holmes, Globe Staff brightcove.createExperiences(); Celtics All-Star point guard has kept himself busy during this offseason, whether appearing on E! Fashion Police with Joan Rivers, reading mean tweets about himself on Jimmy Kimmel Live! or hanging out with the...