Posts Tagged ‘Boston Celtics’
NBA Quarter-finals: Bulls stun Celtics in Game 2
The NBA quarter-finals are in full swing and fans are being treated to some amazing basketball. Six teams took to the hardwood on Tuesday to play Game 2 of their respective series. The trio of games brought some exciting action as well as an intriguing stunner as the Chicago Bulls surged to a 2-0 advantage…
Read MorePaul Pierce and his last game at The Garden
Los Angeles Clippers forward, Paul Pierce is on his farewell tour as he is set to retire from the NBA after the 2016-17 season. The Los Angeles Clippers visited the Boston Celtics on Sunday night and it would be the last time that the 18-year veteran would play at the Boston Garden (a.k.a. The Garden).…
Read MoreKevin Garnett Retires After 21 Years in NBA
One of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Kevin Garnett, bid farewell to the NBA after 21 seasons. This marks the end of an era in the NBA as KG joins Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan in retirement. KG was picked fifth overall by Minnesota in 1995 NBA Draft.…
Read MorePhiladelphia 76ers Win 2016 NBA Draft Lottery
NBA – With a 26.9 percent chance of getting it, the Philadelphia 76ers have won the 2016 NBA Draft Lottery. The Los Angeles Lakers will have the second pick in the draft. The Boston Celtics, via a pick from the Brooklyn Nets, round out the Top 3. After two consecutive years of getting the third…
Read MoreOkafor Looks Good in Summer League Debut
Philadelphia 76ers fans got a first-look at third-overall draft pick, Jahlil Okafor as the big man took to the floor in an Orlando Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs. Philly squeezed out the win, 76-74. The Duke standout looked tentative at first, but soon found his groove and was able to kick his…
Read MoreVitor Faverani leaves Boston Celtics
Vitor Faverani (211 cm) has left the Boston Celtics after being cut by the NBA franchise after injury cut short his stay. The Brazilian player signed a new $2 million deal with the Celtics this summer but was injured during the pre-season. He played for the franchise during the 2013/2014 season and from 37 games…
Read MoreRajon Rondo out for two months
The Boston Celtics have suffered a setback in their pre-season preparations with the news that Rajon Rondo underwent surgery on Friday for a broken left finger. The four time All-Star picked up the injury after falling at home on Thursday night, but the Celtics did not elaborate on the cause and nature of the break.…
Read MoreNBA 2013-14 salary cap at $58.679 million
The National Basketball Association announced today that the Salary Cap for the 2013-14 season will be
Read MoreBrad Stevens named Celtics head coach
Brad Stevens has been named as the new head coach of the Boston Celtics (National Basketball Association) at the age of just 36-years old. The American comes to Boston from Butler (NCAA) where he was head coach since 2007, twice guiding the team to Championship games against Duke and Connecticut. He also became the youngest…
Read MoreGarnett, Pierce traded to Nets
In the midst of the surprises, twists and turns that took place during the 2013 NBA draft, the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics were busy brokering a blockbuster deal. A deal which cannot be made official until July 10th, has been agreed upon on principle by all parties concerned. Kevin Garnett (211 cm), Paul Pierce…
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