Celtics Blog

Whom would you rather have: Bradley or Shumpert?

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:49:07 GMT

By Gary Dzen, Boston.com Staff Was working on an offseason feature today when a random question popped into my head: If I had to pick between Celtics guard Avery Bradley and Knicks guard Iman Shumpert, whom would I choose?...

Police: Celtics guard Terrence Williams arrested

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:37:27 GMT

Celtics guard Terrence Williams was arrested Sunday after allegedly making threats to the mother of his child while brandishing a gun, police said.

Ainge: Rivers will return next season

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:27:02 GMT

By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff CHICAGO -- After Doc Rivers left the door slightly ajar on the possibility of him stepping down as coach, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge promptly shut it Thursday afternoon, confirming that Rivers will...

Avery Bradley voted to NBA's All-Defensive second team

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:54:57 GMT

Celtics guard Avery Bradley was voted onto his first NBA All-Defensive team in this season in results announced Monday.

Carmelo Anthony thanks Globe writer for MVP vote

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:36:12 GMT

Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony thanked the Boston reporter who voted for Anthony for NBA MVP.

Phoenix Suns hire Celtics assistant GM Ryan McDonough as new GM

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:47:19 GMT

By Baxter Holmes, Globe Staff The Phoenix Suns hired Celtics assistant general manager Ryan McDonough, 33, as their new general manager Tuesday. McDonough spent a decade with the Celtics, first in the film room, then as a scout before rising...

Pierce, Garnett unsure of what next season will bring

Sat, 04 May 2013 04:02:13 GMT

Celtics forwards Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett both spoke about their uncertain futures following Boston's elimination from the playoffs Friday night.

Celtics playoffs live blog: Game 6

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:12:36 GMT

We'll be using a new format for live updates throughout the Celtics' playoff run. We've replaced traditional text-only updates with our new live blog system. This allows more voices, including yours (click the comment button in the window below), to...

Game 6: Knicks at Celtics preview

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:23:00 GMT

The Celtics are back at home, where they're 28-14 this season.

Jordan Crawford downplays trash talk

Thu, 02 May 2013 22:55:05 GMT

Celtics guard Jordan Crawford didn't play a minute in Game 5, but the topic of what he may or may not have said after the game was a focus of the New York tabloids Thursday.

Knicks still claim confidence

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:02:02 GMT

By Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- In the wake of two straight losses after going up, three games to none, the Knicks still seem confident that they can win a game and close out the Celtics, even...

Celtics have what it takes to beat the Knicks

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:19:18 GMT

With a win in the hostile environment of Madison Square Garden Wednesday night, the Celtics proved they handle anything the Knicks throw at them.

Carmelo Anthony says shoulder is fine, responds to Jordan Crawford

Thu, 02 May 2013 03:53:13 GMT

Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony said his shoulder was OK after getting tangled with Kevin Garnett in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 92-86 loss to the Celtics.

Paul Pierce says he has no plans to retire after season

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:56:40 GMT

By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff NEW YORK Paul Pierce realizes tonight could be his final game as a Celtic. His contract has a team option for next season, meaning the Celtics brass could pay him a $5 million buyout...

Game 5: Celtics at Knicks preview

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:19:53 GMT

Can the Celtics put a scare into the Knicks and take the series back to Boston with a win in Game 5?

J.R. Smith on Jason Terry: "Who?"

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:00:03 GMT

By Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff GREENBURGH, N.Y. There has been a lot of talk around Knicks camp about J.R. Smith's maturity, about how he has moved beyond some of the issues he had earlier in his career. At...

Tuesday's Celtics-Knicks watch: Mental focus the key

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:50:06 GMT

Down 3-1 in the series with an elimination game against the Knicks looming Wednesday night, mental focus was the key topic before the Celtics took the practice court Tuesday.

Celtics show support for Jason Collins

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:32:50 GMT

Celtics players and coach Doc Rivers spoke in support of Jason Collins Tuesday.

Celtics-Knicks Game 5 set for 7 p.m.

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:01:39 GMT

The NBA has set its schedule for Wednesday night's games, and the Celtics and Knicks will kick off the triple-header starting at 7 p.m.

Kenyon Martin tells Knicks to prepare for a funeral

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:41:36 GMT

Knicks power forward Kenyon Martin cranked up the trash talk following his team's 97-90 overtime loss to the Celtics Sunday afternoon.

Monday's Celtics-Knicks watch

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:23:30 GMT

Catching you up on where the series stands after Boston's win in Game 4 Sunday.

Celtics display veteran pride in win vs. Knicks

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:12:00 GMT

The Celtics have rarely been more prideful or stubborn than they were Sunday at TD Garden.

Celtics, Knicks react to Boston's win in Game 4

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:12:17 GMT

The Celtics and Knicks reacted after Boston forced the series back to New York for Game 5 Wednesday.

Celtics playoffs live blog: Game 4

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:12:36 GMT

Rondo says Celtics troubles are tough to watch

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:12:19 GMT

By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff Rajon Rondo was draining 3-pointers from the baseline before Sunday's Game 4 between the Celtics and Knicks. He looked as if he could play, but that nasty surgical scar on his right knee is an...