Boston Pro Sports Teams News

Boston Red Sox Baseball Team The Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox have a storied history, with many legendary players and moments. Some of the most notable players in the team’s history include Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, David Ortiz, and Pedro Martinez 1. The team’s current roster includes stars such as Rafael Devers and Chris Sale 234. The Red Sox play …

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Fan Notes from the Patriots’ loss to the Dolphins

Jim Rassol / USA TODAY NETWORK Notes, musings, and observations from the New England Patriots’ 31-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The last time the New England Patriots lost a game in Miami to the Dolphins, Joe Biden was the President of the United States. I guess the Pats were due for a loss down …

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Celtics signee ‘unlikely’ to see regular minutes

The Boston Celtics signed big man Nathan Knight to a two-way deal on October 22 per ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski; with the C’s pursuit of more size landing Knight in a crowded, but unproven frontcourt. In response to the news, Boston.com’s Trevor Hass stated that he doesn’t see Knight receiving regular minutes; a …

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Recently-waived wing can provide Celtics invaluable leadership

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that long-time NBA veteran Rudy Gay was waived by the Golden State Warriors, and while he was expecting to have a role on the 2022 champs, it seems that the franchise decided to go in a different direction. Gay has had a long 17-year NBA career and it should not come …

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Analyst sees Celtics big man addition defining this season

Notable NBA writer for The Ringer’s Michael Pina thinks Kristaps Porzingis’s importance to the Boston Celtics is “more essential than originally expected.” “Porzingis poses some fascinating and perhaps more meaningful basketball questions,” Pina prefaced before saying, “Where and how often will he get his touches? Who does he fit best next to? Boston’s success hinges …

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Celtics fill final two-way spot, sign ex-Kings favorite center

There are officially no more two-way spots for the Boston Celtics to fill this summer. On Saturday, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Boston had reached an agreement to sign former Sacramento Kings fan-favorite center Neemias Queta for their third-and-final slot. “Free agent 7-footer Neemias Queta is finalizing a two-way NBA contract with the Boston Celtics, sources …

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Proposed trade swaps Damian Lillard for Boston Celtics frontcourt, vet PG

A proposed Damian Lillard trade from NBA Analysis Network’s James Piercey would send the seven-time All-Star to the Boston Celtics in exchange for their entire frontcourt depth behind Kristaps Porzingis, a veteran point guard who needs time to “heal” after the organization’s attempt to trade him, and four draft picks. In total, the Portland Trail …

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Boston Celtics’ In-Season Tournament schedule

When the groups for the NBA’s In-Season Tournament were announced last month, it was apparent that the Boston Celtics had gotten a favorable draw. They’ll be battling the Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, and Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference’s Group C. On Tuesday afternoon, the NBA announced when those matchups would be happening. …

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‘Wasn’t a whole lot’ Boston Celtics F that rival stole in free agency showcased

Ex-Boston Celtics forward Justin Champagnie — who was just signed away by the Miami Heat to a training camp contract — didn’t have much to showcase during the 2022-23 season according to NESN’s Gio Rivera. “There wasn’t a whole lot Champagnie showcased amid Year 2 of NBA action, albeit limited to just five games and …

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76ers analyst has grim feeling about facing Boston Celtics in Game 7

Liberty Ballers’ Bryan Toporek has a grim outlook about the 76ers facing the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals’ No. 2-No. 3 matchup on May 12 — believing that a loss for Philadelphia could mean the end of the current era of Sixers basketball. “But if the Celtics beat the Sixers …

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Bet Celtics to win series vs. Sixers based on this Doc Rivers historic trend

The Boston Celtics squandered a key opportunity in Game 5 at home against the Philadelphia 76ers, falling behind 3-2 in the second round for the second time in as many seasons. That’s right, Boston was in this same spot in the 2021-22 season against the Milwaukee Bucks, but it came back to win Game 6 …

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Boston Celtics analyst has brutal message about Joe Mazzulla’s coaching

Heavy’s Adam Taylor had a brutal message regarding the coaching job Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has done during the 2023 postseason — rattling off a laundry list of things he has done or has failed to do during his first playoffs. Mazzulla’s offensive plan has sucked throughout the post-season. The team is 2nd-bottom …

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Celtics vs. Sixers prediction and odds for Game 6 (Can Boston force Game 7?)

Boston Celtics fans are hoping for a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals because that would mean that the team kept its season alive on Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Philly stole Game 1 and 5 in Boston to take a 3-2 series lead, but it finds itself as a short underdog in …

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Celtics vs. Hawks prediction and odds for Game 3 (Boston one step closer to sweep)

The Boston Celtics have dominated the Atlanta Hawks in their first-round series in the NBA playoffs, winning two straight games by double digits in Boston. Now, with the series shifting back to Atlanta, the Celtics are five-point road favorites in Game 3. That’s a surprising spread, as Boston was favored by 10.5 points in Game …

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Interest in former Boston Celtics HC ‘confirms’ Rockets goals

The Houston Rockets’ reported interest in suspended and fired former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka “confirms” the franchise’s goals this offseason — this at least according to the Houston Chronicle’s Michael Shapiro. “Former Celtics coach Ime Udoka is slated to meet with Houston’s brass on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, and his arrival further …

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It has been more about Hawks’ porous defense than Boston Celtics’ offense

Quin Snyder’s Hawks have been completely outmatched through the first two games of the series as the Boston Celtics continue to exploit Atlanta’s lack of defensive resistance Atlanta still has no answer. From the top to the bottom, the Hawks are simply not a sound basketball team. Landry Fields envisioned his ball club as an …

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Fired Boston Celtics head coach ‘tarnished’ image and reputation

According to NESN’s Greg Dudek, former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka — who was suspended last September and ultimately let go this past February — “tarnished” his image and reputation while in charge of the Cs. “Udoka’s image and reputation was tarnished as just a few months after leading the Celtics to an NBA Finals …

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SCIC proposes 2-for-1 Jaylen Brown swap between Boston Celtics and west contender

Sir Charles in Charge’s Michael Saenz believes the Boston Celtics could part ways with Jaylen Brown if Banner 18 isn’t raised from the rafters of the TD Garden at the beginning of the 2023-24 season. That led to Saenz coming up with five potential landing spots, but the Sir Charles in Charge writer only came …

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Best NBA prop bets today for Pacers vs. Celtics (Best bet for Jaylen Brown)

The Boston Celtics are massive favorites at home on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers, and it may not be the most comforting feeling to lay double-digit points just to bet on the C’s. So, why not bet on some props? The Celtics are fresh off a big road win over the Sacramento Kings, so …

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Marquee Boston Celtics free agent signing hopeful for postseason return

The marquee signing of the 2022 Boston Celtics offseason, Danilo Gallinari, is hoping to return to the team by the postseason — saying as much during a March 23 media session. Gallinari tore his ACL in August during FIBA play and has missed the entire 2022-23 season up to this point. The Italian forward has …

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Analyst says Boston Celtics have ‘obvious’ offseason trade candidate

According to MassLive’s Brian Robb, Payton Pritchard is an “obvious” offseason trade candidate for the Boston Celtics. Robb revealed as much in his latest Celtics Mailbag while answering a reader’s question about what kind of player Boston should target with their MLE this offseason. “For mid-level extension next year, I haven’t taken a long look …

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Why a former MVP is the reason Boston Celtics may retain key free agent

If/when the Boston Celtics retain impending restricted free agent Grant Williams, it will be because of the presence of former 2x MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo — this at least according to MassLive’s Brian Robb. During his latest Celtics Mailbag, Robb answered a reader’s question of whether or not Boston needs to retain Williams with the presence …

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Analyst: It’d be ‘an upset’ if these 2 Boston Celtics bigs saw postseason minutes

If either Luke Kornet or Blake Griffin saw playing time for the Boston Celtics in the postseason it’d be nothing short of an upset — this, at least, according to MassLive’s Brian Robb in his latest Celtics Mailbag. Kornet and Griffin have played in 54 and 27 games, respectively, of the 64 games the Celtics …

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Why 3x NBA champion chose Cavs over Boston Celtics after buyout

Danny Green chose to sign with the Cavaliers over the Boston Celtics following his buyout from the Rockets. Green’s buyout was inevitable after he was part of the three-team trade that returned Eric Gordon to the Clippers and added Luke Kennard to the Grizzlies, and the Cs, Cavs, and Lakers were the immediate contenders for …

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