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Christmas Day Showdown Vs. Nets Will Help Unwrap New-Look Celtics
The Celtics had plenty to smile about after their season-opening win over the Bucks, but their Christmas showdown against the Nets should tell us much more about the new-look C’s, writes Chris Forsberg.
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Kyrie Irving Arrives to TD Garden Like Only Kyrie Can
While it’s only the preseason, Kyrie Irving’s return to TD Garden tonight is full of intrigue. His entrance alone only a short time ago is must-see TV.
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NBA Decides to Remain Silent for Rest of China Trip
The NBA will complete its trip to China in silence. Saturday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets to end this year’s NBA China Games series will be played as scheduled in Shenzhen, though there will be no news conferences for players or coaches before or after that contest. The NBA came to that conclusion after talking...
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Media Events Canceled in China for Nets-Lakers Preseason Game
In response to the NBA defending Daryl Morey’s freedom of speech, Chinese officials took it away from the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets. All of the usual media sessions surrounding the Lakers-Nets preseason game in Shanghai on Thursday — including a scheduled news conference from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and postgame news conferences with the teams — were canceled....
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Kemba Walker's First Message to Celtics Fans Hits All the Right Notes
Kemba Walker said all the right things Monday morning while introducing himself to Celtics fans in a Players’ Tribune article.
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Durant, Irving Make Nets the Talk of the Town in New York
Just three seasons ago, the Brooklyn Nets were the worst team in the NBA. On Sunday, they were the story of the league. They agreed to deals with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as part of a sensational start to free agency, giving the longtime No. 2 team in New York top billing in the Big Apple.
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Celtics Pick Romeo Langford at No. 14, Reportedly Trade Aron Baynes
The Boston Celtics selected Romeo Langford with the 14th pick in the NBA draft as they look to fortify a roster facing massive uncertainly with free agency looming. It was a busy draft night for Celtics President Danny Ainge, who also began the evening with the 20th, 22nd and 51st picks. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojinarowski, Boston traded the 20th...
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Who Is the Highest-Paid Athlete in Boston?
Six Boston sports figures are included on Forbes’ annual list of the 100 highest-paid athletes. Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving, who may leave as a free agent, was the highest-paid athlete in Boston. He came in at number 25, with a combined salary and endorsement total of $43.3 million. About one-third of that came from his endorsement deals.
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Kyrie Irving: ‘It's No Time to Be Disappointed'
Star Boston point guard, who shot 6-21 in his what may have been his final game with the Celtics, said it was “no time to be disappointed” after a 116-91 Game 5 loss to the Bucks eliminated them.
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Celtics Embarrassed, Eliminated by Bucks
The season is over for the Celtics after getting blown out by the Bucks in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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Celtics Lose Game 4 to Bucks, Trail Series 3-1
Giannis Antetokounmpo continued to steamroll the Boston Celtics, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 113-101 win and a 3-1 series lead on Monday night. The loss leaves the Celtics on the verge of elimination as they travel to Milwaukee for Game 5 on Wednesday night.
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Can Smart Rescue the Celtics From the Bucks Again?
Marcus Smart has missed four weeks since suffering a torn oblique against the Orlando Magic. He may soon return to the Boston Celtics’ backcourt and the team hopes he will provide a spark like he did in last year’s series against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Bucks Beat Celtics to Take Lead in Eastern Conference Semifinals
The Boston Celtics fell to the Milwaukee Bucks 123-116 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday night, as they struggled in the second half for the second straight game. The Bucks were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished with 32 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, along with three blocks and two steals. Veteran guard George Hill scored...
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Celtics Sweep Pacers, Advance in Postseason
The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers, 110-106, on Sunday afternoon to complete a first round series sweep and advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference postseason.
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Celtics Ahead 3-0 in Series After Beating Pacers 104-96
Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Kyrie Irving added 19 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 104-96 on Friday night for a 3-0 lead in the first-round series. The Celtics can close out the Eastern Conference series Sunday in Indianapolis.
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Celtics Take 2-0 Lead Over Pacers in 1st Round of Playoffs
Kyrie Irving scored 37 points and the Boston Celtics rallied late in the fourth quarter to beat the Indiana Pacers 99-91 on Wednesday night and take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven, first-round series Coming out of a timeout and with a chance to tie, the Pacers’ Wesley Matthews threw an inbounds pass into the bench on the other side...
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Irving, Morris Lead Celtics' Rally Past Pacers in Game 1
Kyrie Irving and Marcus Morris each had 20 points, and the Boston Celtics rallied in the second half to beat the Indiana Pacers 84-74 on Sunday to take a 1-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
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Stephen A. Smith Says Kyrie Irving Will Grant Lakers a Free Agent Interview
Kyrie Irving is going to be a free agent this offseason. While the Boston Celtics would like to retain him, other teams will try to interview him. And Stephen A. Smith is reporting that the Los Angeles Lakers will get an interview with him.
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KD and Kyrie in Boston? Here's How It Could Happen
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving choosing to unite on the Celtics instead of the Knicks may not be as crazy as you think.
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Celtics' Kyrie Irving Gifts Jersey, Sneakers to Young Fan After Game Vs. Heat
The Celtics earned a victory on Wednesday vs. the Heat, but the real winner of the night was a young fan in Miami.