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• Will a loaded January schedule bring out the best in Celtics?

The Celtics face a schedule gauntlet to start the New Year, and that could be just what they need to snap out of their recent funk, writes Chris Forsberg....2025
• Which concerns are real for Celtics amid their first rough patch?

What's plaguing the Celtics amid their recent skid, and are those issues easily fixable? Chris Forsberg breaks out his "concern meter."...2024
• Four wild numbers from Jayson Tatum's big night in Chicago

Chris Forsberg goes beyond the high-level numbers to take a deep dive into Jayson Tatum's dominant night in the Celtics' win over the Bulls....2024
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• As NBA trade season begins, will Celtics make any roster changes?

What moves, if any, can the Celtics make before the NBA trade deadline? Chris Forsberg breaks it all down in his trade season primer for Boston....2024
• Buckle up: How Jaylen Brown has thrived defending NBA stars

Is this the season Jaylen Brown can earn an All-Defense nod? Chris Forsberg runs the numbers on the Celtics star's defensive prowess....2024
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• Sam Cassell details what makes Joe Mazzulla an ‘awesome coach'

Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell spoke to our Chris Forsberg about why Joe Mazzulla is the perfect head coach for the C's....2024
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• Return Of Kristaps Porzingis To Celtics Reportedly ‘Lurking’

The Celtics are reigning NBA champions and are off to a pretty good start already. And wouldn’t you know it, but more help may be on the way. That’s because forward Kristaps Porzingis may be nearing a return and his season debut, per Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Porzingis suffered a leg injury in […] The post Return Of Kristaps Porzingis To Celtics Reportedly ‘Lurki...2024
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• Joel Embiid stomped on Grant Williams’ head on accident, but both showed love afterward
This had to hurt. The Boston Celtics earned a hard-fought 114-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night in Game 3 of their second round matchup to take a 2-1 series lead. The win came with one major battle scar, though. Midway through the fourth quarter, NBA MVP Joel Embiid accidentally stomped on the head of Celtics forward Grant Williams during a battle for a loose ball. Somehow, W...2023
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• Tristan Thompson’s status after missing all of Celtics’ preseason with hamstring injury
Good news for the Boston Celtics: center Tristan Thompson is not listed on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. No Tristan Thompson on Celtics injury report for Wednesday’s opener. pic.twitter.com/bylpUpRxyB — Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) December 22, 2020 Thompson sat out both of the Celtics’ preseason games due to [&...2020
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• Robert Williams cleared to return for Celtics
Celtics center Robert Williams, who has been sidelined since Dec. 6 due to a hip injury, has been cleared to return to action, head coach Brad Stevens confirmed Friday (Twitter link via Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe). Williams, a first-round pick in 2018, was playing a part-time role for Boston earlier in the season before he went down with the hip ailment, averaging 3.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG, and 1.1 ...2020
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• Injuries have made it difficult to tell just how good Celtics can be
The recurrent injury bug that has dogged the Celtics has made it hard to decipher just what the team’s healthy ceiling can be, according to NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg. The bug is currently claiming All-Star point guard Kemba Walker and center Enes Kanter. There’s more out of Boston: Speaking of ailing Celtics, Walker is not worried about the knee soreness that has sidelined him for at leas...2020
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• Celtics point guard Kemba Walker excited for a full healthy roster
New Celtics point guard Kemba Walker is excited to see what his team is capable of when they achieve full health. Currently, injuries to Gordon Hayward, Marcus Smart, Robert Williams, and Vincent Poirier are precluding Walker — and fans — from bearing witness to what that could look like. “Man, we haven’t had our full roster yet. We just haven’t,” Walker lamented, according to NBC Sports Boston’s ...2019
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• Gordon Hayward could return to Celtics lineup as early as Monday
In a bit of surprising news, Celtics forward Gordon Hayward told reporters today that fourth metacarpal fracture in his left hand has healed, according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Hayward would not rule out a return to game action tomorrow night against the embattled Cavaliers. He did not partake in 5-on-5 scrimmaging with teammates in today’s practice. “Tomorrow’s a possibility,” Hayw...2019
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• Malcolm Brogdon, Marcus Smart out for start of Bucks-Celtics series
The Celtics and Bucks will each be without key guards when their second round series gets underway on Sunday, according to reports. For the Bucks, Malcolm Brogdon has been ruled out for the first two games of the series, with the team planning on re-assessing him before Game 3, per Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Brogdon, who put up a 50/40/90 shooting line for Milwaukee this sea...2019
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• Danny Ainge offers encouraging updates on Gordon Hayward, Aron Baynes
Making a radio appearance Thursday on Toucher & Rich in Boston, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge offered a pair of encouraging injury updates, as Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston details (via Twitter). According to Ainge, Gordon Hayward is expected to suit up for the Celtics this weekend, either against Charlotte on Saturday or vs. San Antonio on Sunday. Hayward has missed...2019
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• Despite being on trading block this season, Celtics still believe in Terry Rozier
Celtics guard Terry Rozier has built a strong bond with president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, even though Rozier has been on the trading block this season, writes Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Rozier played well while Kyrie Irving was sidelined with an injury during last year’s playoffs, but has struggled to fit into a back-up role this season. With restricted free agency looming...2019
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• NBA All-Star Rosters 2016: Voting Results, Player Comments and More
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• Summing Up Every NBA Team's Season so Far in a Tweet
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• Did a Chipotle employee convince Danny Ainge to trade for Isaiah Thomas?
Isaiah Thomas has made Danny Ainge look pretty good so far. But do Boston Celtics fans have someone else to thank for the team’s acquisition of the high-scoring point guard? Ainge, the Celtics’ president of basketball operations, recently participated in a Q&A session with ESPN’s Chris Forsberg. Near the end of the interview, Ainge admitted he sometimes watches Celtics games in sports bars or rest...2015
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• Paul Pierce's Incredible Credentials Show the Truth About His NBA Legacy
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2025
"The Celtics face a schedule gauntlet to start the New Year, and that could be just what they need to snap out of their recent funk, writes Chris Forsberg."

2024
"After Derrick White (again) proved his immense value to the Celtics on Monday, Chris Forsberg reflects on where the versatile guard stands among the league's best players."

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"com/578qMLhbf3— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) May 6, 2023 "That had to have hurt."

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"According to Chris Forsberg, the Celtics have listed Robert Williams as questionable for […] The post Celtics drop Robert Williams update for Game 6 vs."

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"Per NBC Sports Boston reporter Chris Forsberg, Al Horford will start alongside Robert Williams in the frontcourt."

2020
"The recurrent injury bug that has dogged the Celtics has made it hard to decipher just what the team’s healthy ceiling can be, according to NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg."

2019
"In a bit of surprising news, Celtics forward Gordon Hayward told reporters today that fourth metacarpal fracture in his left hand has healed, according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston."

2018
"Chris Forsberg of ESPN reported that Thomas, who will debut for the Cavs on Tuesday against Portland but will sit out on Wednesday against his ex-team, the Boston Celtics, requested not to have a tribute video shown by the Celtics."

2017
"As Chris Forsberg writes for ESPN, the Celtics say they'll need to control their emotions in this series and play the style of basketball that earned them the Number 1 seed in the Eastern Conference:"

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"com's Chris Forsberg wrote about Boston's desire to make a run at the 27-year-old superstar."

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2014
" The Celtics describe the former Oklahoma State star's injury: ESPN's Chris Forsberg passed along more details on the diagnosis: Forsberg also posted a photo of Smart being loaded onto a stretcher: The latest injury continues a rash of bad luck for the Celtics, who were previously without Rajon Rondo due to a hand injury in the preseason."

• As NBA trade season begins, will Celtics make any roster changes?
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• Jaden Springer's impact and more Celtics post-deadline thoughts

What are the Celtics getting in Jaden Springer, and which of their competitors got better? Chris Forsberg reacts to a busy NBA trade deadline....2024
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• Celtics trade targets: Big men C's could pursue ahead of deadline

Do the Celtics need another big man? Chris Forsberg breaks down three potential trade targets ahead of Thursday's deadlie....2024
• Should Celtics seek guard help at deadline? Four names to consider

Should the Celtics add a guard to the mix before the NBA trade deadline? Chris Forsberg identifies five guards who could be fits for Boston....2024
• ESPN's Bobby Marks breaks down Celtics' options at NBA trade deadline

What moves can the Celtics realistically make at the NBA trade deadline? ESPN's Bobby Marks joined Chris Forsberg on a new Celtics Talk podcast to discuss....2024
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• Which early-season concerns are real for stumbling Celtics?

Some familiar issues have cropped up for the Celtics lately, but are they worth worrying about? Chris Forsberg breaks out the concern meter on six hot topics....2023
• Can newcomer Svi Mykhailiuk crack the Celtics rotation?

The Celtics reportedly signed forward Svi Mykhailiuk to a one-year contract on Thursday. Our Chris Forsberg assesses the 26-year-old's talents....2023
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• The signing of Jaylen Brown’s historic supermax contract extension with the Boston Celtics felt like a celebration
During a conversation with NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg, Brown expressed his deep connection to Boston, calling it home....2023
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• Celtics have picks to take a swing … but when?
The Celtics have stocked up on draft assets this offseason, positioning themselves for one more big swing of the bat. As our Chris Forsberg writes, Brad Stevens must time that swing up....2023
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• Celtics Notes: Brogdon, G. Williams, Gallinari, Summer League
Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens reached out to Malcolm Brogdon after he was offered to the Clippers last week in a three-team trade for Kristaps Porzingis, writes Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. L.A. eventually pulled out of the deal because it didn’t have time to examine Brogdon — who suffered a right […]...2023
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• Crunching the numbers on Pritchard's bounce-back season with Celtics

As Payton Pritchard enjoys a career season for the Celtics, Chris Forsberg shares several stats that highlight his impact on Boston's second unit....2024
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• Hauser's eye-opening February stats reinforce his value to Celtics

Chris Forsberg runs the numbers on Sam Hauser's strong February and explains how the Celtics sharpshooter has carved out a significant role in Boston....2024
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• Celtics Notes: Porzingis, Tatum, Brown, Tournament
Kristaps Porzingis indicated on his Instagram account that he got encouraging results from an MRI today on his left calf, tweets Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Porzingis suffered a calf strain that forced him out of Friday’s game in Orlando, but he posted, “Good news this morning. Be back very soon.” Injuries have been […]...2023
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• Crunching the numbers on Jayson Tatum's strong start for Celtics

Jayson Tatum is putting his extra 12 pounds of muscle to work this season. Chris Forsberg shares five stats that highlight how the Celtics star has elevated his game....2023
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• Joel Embiid stomped on Grant Williams’ head on accident, but both showed love afterward
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• Doc Rivers praises Celtics' Jayson Tatum, then gets burned by him
Prior to Thursday night’s game against the Celtics, L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers raved about Jayson Tatum, suggesting Boston's young forward is already “one of the better players in the league,” adding that it will be “amazing” to see where he ends up after a few more years of development, reports Darren Hartewell of NBC Sports Boston. Although Rivers joked before the game that he didn’t ne...2020
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• MRI negative on Kemba Walker’s sore knee
An MRI on Kemba Walker‘s left knee came back negative, but the Celtics guard will sit out tonight’s game against the Suns, tweets Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. Coach Brad Stevens provided reporters with a pre-game medical update, saying Walker’s knee is still “very sore.” “Kemba got ahold of our doctors last night and said he had some knee soreness,” Stevens said. “Went and got an MRI toda...2020
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• Celtics point guard Kemba Walker excited for a full healthy roster
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• Celtics know Sixers center Joel Embiid poses big obstacle come playoff time
The Celtics are concerned about facing Sixers center Joel Embiid in a potential playoff series, and the trade market may not offer the help Boston needs, writes Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Embiid posted 38 points and 13 rebounds in Thursday’s win over Boston, giving Philadelphia a 2-0 record this season against its arch rival. Enes Kanter and Daniel Theis combined for 36 points and 14 re...2019
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• Watch: Kyrie Irving leaves game with knee injury
This is about the last thing the Boston Celtics needed. Kyrie Irving left Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers after tweaking his knee late in the second quarter. Reporter Chris Forsberg believes Irving hurt his knee on a play where he cut to try and contest a shot. The Celtics later announced that Irving suffered a sprained right knee and would be out the rest of the game. Irving had ...2019
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• Brad Stevens' lone ejection still memorable for those closest to him

What went into Brad Stevens' first and only ejection? Chris Forsberg relives a moment that the Celtics exec still gets reminded about to this day....2024
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• Our favorite Marcus Smart moments before his emotional return to Boston

Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin discuss some of their favorite Marcus Smart moments to get ready for his return to TD Garden on Sunday....2024
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• Joel Embiid stomped on Grant Williams’ head on accident, but both showed love afterward
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• Jayson Tatum says he has watched Kobe Bryant critique 25 times
Boston Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum knows he can improve, and when Kobe Bryant gives some pointers, he’s going to listen — repeatedly.In a video posted on ESPN+, Bryant analyzed some ways he feels Tatum can improve his game, with the Lakers legend pointing out minor things like footwork to show how the 20-year-old can get even better. Not only was Tatum appreciative, but he’s taking the advice to h...2018
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• Marcus Smart making impact after return from injury, mother's death
There was a point this year where it seemed that injuries and an off the court family issue could end Marcus Smart‘s season. However, he’s back now and helping the Celtics as they try to get past the Sixers and move in the playoffs. ESPN’s Chris Forsberg writes that Smart’s ability to help Boston in multiple facets of the game has been a help to their case.“I think it all starts with his competiti...2018
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• Gordon Hayward’s dog tore his ACL
The Boston Celtics’ injury bug has truly gotten out of hand.Gordon Hayward’s wife Robyn wrote in a post to her Instagram Story on Friday that Bubbies, the family dog, was in surgery after tearing his ACL.Chris Forsberg of ESPN relayed the news, and Twitter user Asher Feltman shared an image of Robyn Hayward’s post on the matter. Of course, this comes less than six months after the former All-Star ...2018
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• Thomas rips ‘dumba–’ sportswriter who accuses him of big ego
Isaiah Thomas is about to making his much-awaited Cleveland Cavaliers debut, and he is not here for the disrespect.Chris Forsberg of ESPN reported that Thomas, who will debut for the Cavs on Tuesday against Portland but will sit out on Wednesday against his ex-team, the Boston Celtics, requested not to have a tribute video shown by the Celtics. One sportswriter, Boston-based hockey reporter Jimmy ...2018
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• Brad Stevens shares cool story about Gordon Hayward’s recovery
As he begins to recover from the devastating leg injury that he suffered on opening night, Gordon Hayward is proving that ball is truly life.Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens shared a cool story on Monday about Hayward’s recovery, per Chris Forsberg of ESPN. Stevens asked Hayward if he needed anything while the team was on their recent road trip, and Hayward requested a basketball, which was ...2017
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• Kyrie Irving has no regrets about cursing at heckler who taunted him about LeBron
Kyrie Irving is sticking to his guns after cursing out a heckler on Friday night.After Irving and the Boston Celtics picked up a road win over the Philadelphia 76ers, a fan yelled a taunt about LeBron James at the All-Star guard as he exited the floor, and he responded by screaming a profanity back at the fan.Here is video of the incident, but beware of the foul language: On Saturday, Irving was a...2017
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• Celtics celebrated Game 3 win by Facetiming with Isaiah Thomas
While injured Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas couldn’t be in Cleveland on Sunday, he was with his team following its thrilling Game 3 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.“After Avery Bradley’s 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds left rattled home to lift Boston to a 111-108 triumph, Thomas texted all of his teammates with words of praise and support,” Chris Forsberg of ESPN wrote. “Gerald Green, one of Thom...2017
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• Kevin Durant Comments on City of Boston, Marcus Smart, More
2016

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• Jae Crowder Comments on Celtics' Recruitment of Kevin Durant
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• Isaiah Thomas Comments on Being Voted to 2016 NBA All-Star Game
2016

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• Celtics Reportedly Offered Hornets 6 Picks to Move Up in 2015 NBA Draft
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• Jae Crowder Wants Apology from J.R. Smith for Backhand That Caused ACL Injury
2015

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• Isaiah Thomas Reportedly Won't Be Suspended for Dennis Schroder Slap
2016

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• The Rajon Rondo Effect: How One Bad Trade Completely Changed 3 NBA Teams
2015

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• Isaiah Thomas Wants to Meet Tom Brady, Pick Brain 'About Winning Championships'
2016

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• Summing Up Every NBA Team's Season so Far in a Tweet
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• Are LA Lakers or Boston Celtics the Better Free-Agent Fit for Rajon Rondo?
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• Will a loaded January schedule bring out the best in Celtics?
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• Walsh relishing ‘amazing' opporuntity ahead of NBA, G League playoffs

Jordan Walsh joined Chris Forsberg to talk Maine Celtics, Jrue Holiday's defense and much more on a new Celtics Talk Podcast....2024
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• If Celtics have title hopes, then late-game process needs improvement

After a final possession gone sideways in Cleveland, Chris Forsberg spotlights the biggest issue the Celtics need to clean up entering the playoffs....2024
• Checking the hype meter on Celtics' upcoming marquee matchups

As the Celtics embark on a five-game schedule gauntlet, Chris Forsberg breaks down which of the marquee matchups might mean a little extra....2024
• Celtics Notes: Porzingis, White, Holiday, Van Gundy, Queta
In an interview with Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston (video link), new Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis said he’s excited to be with a team that has a chance to win a title. Porzingis has only been to the playoffs twice in his eight NBA seasons, and his team lost in the first round […]...2023
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• Joel Embiid stomped on Grant Williams’ head on accident, but both showed love afterward
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• Only one team can stop these Celtics in the 2023 NBA playoffs
The Celtics' path to the NBA Finals looks enticing entering what should be a favorable matchup against the Sixers. But Chris Forsberg knows better than to believe that Boston will take the easy path....2023
• Celtics playoff preview: Is Joe Mazzulla's group equipped to avenge Finals loss?
For all the adversity they faced late last summer, the 2022-23 Celtics are right where they need to be. But as Chris Forsberg writes, Joe Mazzulla and his squad have plenty to prove as they gear up for another postseason run....2023
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• Can Celtics continue trend of locking in against NBA elite come playoff time?
The Celtics have been maddeningly inconsistent against bad teams this season, but they've also played their best basketball against their best opponents. As Chris Forsberg writes, Boston needs to continue the latter trend --starting tonight in Milwaukee....2023
• Late-season Celtics swoon is becoming harder to comprehend -- and watch
The Celtics coughed up another double-digit lead Saturday night in Utah and watched their All-Star Game MVP go scoreless in the fourth quarter. Our Chris Forsberg attempts to explain the root of the team's struggles with their playoff seeding sinking....2023

• "What the f---?" Scenes from Miami after Derrick White saved Celtics' season
"What the f---?" Chris Forsberg was on scene in Miami for one of the wildest finishes in NBA postseason history and shares how the Celtics reacted to Derrick White's iconic Game 6 buzzer-beater....2023
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• Joel Embiid stomped on Grant Williams’ head on accident, but both showed love afterward
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• Marcus Morris: This season 'hasn't been fun' in Boston
Marcus Morris provided some insight into the Celtics’ locker room situation after Saturday’s loss to the Clippers, relays Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. His comments came at the end of a miserable night for the team, which squandered a 28-point lead and saw Kyrie Irving leave in the second quarter with a sprained right knee. Reeling from back-to-back losses to both L.A. teams, Morris said th...2019
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• Gordon Hayward still won't rule out 2017/18 return
Despite Celtics head coach Brad Stevens having recently and adamantly claimed that Gordon Hayward won’t suit up this season, the 27-year-old forward will not formally rule himself out for the remainder of 2017/18, ESPN’s Chris Forsberg writes.Hayward sounded far from confident that he would end up back on the court for a second game in Celtics green before the end of the season but nonetheless rem...2018
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• Brad Stevens has shocking comment about Celtics’ winning streak
The Boston Celtics are the hottest team in basketball right now and have the best record in the NBA, but head coach Brad Stevens is still far from satisfied.With the Celtics winners of their last 14 consecutive games after starting the season 0-2, Stevens downplayed the streak at morning shootaround Saturday.“We haven’t played well enough to consider this win streak to be valid in my opinion,” sai...2017
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• Isaiah Thomas says he and Markelle Fultz can play together
Isaiah Thomas remains confident that he and Markelle Fultz could play together if they end up on the same team.Fultz is a candidate to be selected No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft, and Thomas’ Boston Celtics own the top pick. Thomas and Fultz play the same position — point guard. Thomas is set to be an unrestricted free agent after next season, which theoretically would be after Fultz’s rookie year....2017
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• Jae Crowder Comments on Celtics Fans Cheering Gordon Hayward Before Game
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid Continues March Toward Rookie of the Year
2017

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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Spurs Missing Their Chance to Seize Superpower Status
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• Don't Laugh: Boston Celtics Are NBA's Next Title Contender in Waiting
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