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• Celtics Mailbag: How will Porzingis' return impact the rotation?

Who might see a downtick in minutes with Kristaps Porzingis back in the mix? Chris Forsberg answers your latest Celtics questions in a new mailbag....2024
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• Celtics ooze familiar machismo with Porzingis back on the court

Chris Forsberg explains how Kristaps Porzingis made an impact well beyond the box score in his Celtics return Monday night at TD Garden....2024
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• Clutch D-White: Celtics star saves his best ball for final frame

Once a fourth-quarter afterthought, Derrick White continues to establish himself as one of the Celtics' most clutch players, writes Chris Forsberg....2024
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• Three big numbers from Celtics' streak-busting win over Cavs

From Jayson Tatum's aggressiveness to Jaylen Brown and Al Horford's stellar defense, Chris Forsberg shares his Celtics-Cavs statistical takeaways....2024
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• Celtics Mailbag: Porzingis nearing return, scouting the Cavs and more

When could Kristaps Porzingis return to action? And are the Cavs the real deal? Chris Forsberg tackles your Celtics questions in a brand-new mailbag....2024
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• Could Porzingis return earlier than expected? Forsberg weighs in

Chris Forsberg reacts to the Celtics’ announcement that Kristaps Porzingis has moved to the next step in his recovery process from offseason surgery and explains why he thinks the big man could return by early December....2024
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• Could Porzingis return earlier than expected? Forsberg weighs in
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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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• Ramp to Camp: Which C's players need to step up without Porzingis?

Which Celtics need to elevate their game while Kristaps Porzingis is out due to injury? Our panel gave Chris Forsberg a wide range of answers....2024
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• Stevens details Porzingis' unlikely path to playing in Game 5

In an exclusive interview with Chris Forsberg, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens explained how Kristaps Porzingis played through his rare leg injury in Boston's championship clincher....2024
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• Atlantic Notes: Porzingis, Celtics, Knicks, Nets
Injured Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis is expected to undergo surgery on his left leg injury in the coming days, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link via Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston). Porzingis told ESPN after the NBA Finals ended last week that his injury – a torn retinaculum and […]...2024
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• Setting expectations for Porzingis' return in NBA Finals

Chris Forsberg and Phil Perry discuss their expectations for Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis in his return from injury....2024
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• What will Celtics do at center vs. Pacers in Porzingis' absence?

On a new Celtics Talk Podcast, Chris Forsberg and Brian Scalabrine talk about how the C's should handle Kristaps Porzingis' injury and much more....2024
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• Porzingis shares calf injury update, jokes about ‘historic' recovery

Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis shared an optimistic update on his calf injury at Boston's practice on Saturday. Chris Forsberg has the details....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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• 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
2015

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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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"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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" 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."

• Is Luke Kornet on one of the NBA's best value contracts?

For a team with big money committed to its stars, having a serviceable center like Luke Kornet on a bargain contract is very valuable for Celtics, writes Chris Forsberg....2024
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• Hauser deal continues Stevens' quest to extend Celtics' title window

Brad Stevens' priorities are clearer than ever after the Celtics boss handed out another contract extension to a core player, writes Chris Forsberg....2024
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• Can Jaden Springer show Celtics he's worth a long-term investment?

Jaden Springer was excellent in his NBA Summer League debut, but the Celtics still face an intriguing decision with the young guard, writes Chris Forsberg....2024
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• Bridges trade spotlights Brad Stevens' roster wizardry with Celtics

As the Knicks send a war chest of draft picks to the Nets for Mikal Bridges, Chris Forsberg reflects on Brad Stevens' different path to building a champion in Boston....2024
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• Porzingis offers cautious optimism as NBA Finals Game 1 nears

Will Kristaps Porzingis be 100 percent for Game 1 of the NBA Finals? Chris Forsberg relays everything the Celtics big man told reporters Tuesday....2024
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• Celtics have more to do, but this playoff run is worth savoring

Lost in the Celtics' lofty expectations is the fact that they've accomplished some truly remarkable feats to date, writes Chris Forsberg....2024
• Forsberg: Celtics need more ‘creativity' in late-game situations

Chris Forsberg shares his concerns with the Celtics' recent late-game struggles and offers ways in which they can improve....2024
• 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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• The case for Celtics making a big-splash move at NBA trade deadline

Do the Celtics have one more move in them? Chris Forsberg makes the argument for Brad Stevens pulling off a significant deal at the 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

• Will Neemias Queta's role with C's expand after big night in Indy?

Will Neemias Queta's energetic effort vs. the Pacers result in more playing time? Chris Forsberg assesses the Celtics big man's role....2024
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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
2023

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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
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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• 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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• Celtics’ Ownership Group To Put Team Up For Sale

12:37pm: The Celtics confirmed in a press release that the majority ownership group plans to sell of its shares in the team (Twitter link via Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston). “The controlling family of the ownership group, after considerable thought and internal discussion, has decided to sell the team for estate and family planning […]...2024
• 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 five favorite moments from Marcus Smart's Celtics tenure

Ahead of Marcus Smart's first trip to Boston as a visitor, Chris Forsberg ranks the feisty guard's five best "winning plays" from his nine-year Celtics tenure....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
2023

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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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• Kevin Durant Comments on City of Boston, Marcus Smart, More
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• Jae Crowder Comments on Celtics' Recruitment of Kevin Durant
2016

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• Isaiah Thomas Comments on Being Voted to 2016 NBA All-Star Game
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• Celtics Reportedly Offered Hornets 6 Picks to Move Up in 2015 NBA Draft
2015

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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
2016

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• Are LA Lakers or Boston Celtics the Better Free-Agent Fit for Rajon Rondo?
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• What is Tatum's best revenge against Steve Kerr, Warriors?

It'd be nice to see Jayson Tatum succeed at Steve Kerr's expense in the Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors matchup, but the reigning champs have loftier goals, Chris Forsberg writes....2024
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• Ramp to Camp: What's the biggest Celtics storyline ahead of Day 1?

What storyline should Celtics fans be focused on when training camp begins later this month? Chris Forsberg got several different answers from our panel....2024
• Our five favorite deep tracks from the Celtics' 2024-25 schedule

You all know the big games to watch. But Chris Forsberg has his eyes on these five intriguing matchups from the Celtics' 2024-25 schedule....2024
• After painful detours, Celtics are primed to reach Finals destination

As the 2024 NBA Finals begin, Chris Forsberg reflects on the Celtics' winding road since the 2018 playoff and the satisfaction they can deliver with four more wins....2024
• Scalabrine shares expectations for Celtics-Mavs Finals matchup

Brian Scalabrine joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to preview the C's-Mavericks NBA Finals showdown....2024
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• How 38-year-old Al Horford is inspiring Celtics amid playoff run

As Al Horford celebrates his 38th birthday, Chris Forsberg reflects on the veteran's central role in another deep Celtics playoff run....2024
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• Celtics have more to do, but this playoff run is worth savoring
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• Will Jaylen Brown use All-NBA snub as further playoff motivation?

Jaylen Brown missed out on the individual accolade of All-NBA, but the Celtics star has plenty of motivation to help Boston reach its team goal, writes Chris Forsberg....2024
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• Expect Celtics to ‘tread cautiously' with Porzingis' return
What are the odds we see Kristaps Porzingis in the Eastern Conference Finals? Here's how Chris Forsberg believes the Celtics will handle their injured big man....2024
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• Knicks or Pacers? Scouting Celtics' potential East Finals opponents

Who's a better matchup for the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals? Chris Forsberg breaks down the Knicks and Pacers as Boston awaits its opponent....2024
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• Deep pockets or deep roots? Exploring the Celtics sale dilemma

Amid buzz that billionaire Jeff Bezos may have interest in buying the Celtics, Chris Forsberg poses a philosophical question to Boston fans....2024
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• "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
2017

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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
2016

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