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Kristaps Porzingis 'Ramping Up' Toward NBA Finals Return

Reports of Kristaps Porzingis potentially returning for Game 4 against the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals sparked optimism that aged into concern when the seven-foot-three center got ruled out a day before tip-off.

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Stephen A. Smith issues bold Celtics championship prediction, but there’s a catch

On Monday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics broke through to their second NBA Finals appearance in three years with a narrow road win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / 3 hours ago

Jaylen Brown Opens Up About Leadership Growth in Marcus Smart’s Absence

The Boston Celtics are set to make their second NBA Finals appearance in three seasons. This time around, the Celtics will enter a championship series without guard Marcus Smart. Smart was a member of the Celtics for nine seasons before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies last summer.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Celtics 'not sure' if Kristaps Porzingis will be ready for Game 1

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis has "ramped it up" in workouts but coach Joe Mazzulla said Wednesday he's "not sure" if the 7-foot-2 forward will be ready for the NBA Finals opener.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / 6 hours ago

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis remains a question mark

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla offers update on Kristaps Porzingis ahead of NBA Finals

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis continues to rehab from a calf injury which has largely kept him out of postseason action while his team has romped through a soft Eastern Conference to reach the NBA Finals.

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Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / 2 minutes ago

Celtics Drafted Jaylen Brown And Jayson Tatum After The Lakers And 76ers Made Mistakes In Both The 2016 And 2017 NBA Drafts

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have now led the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals twice in three years. The two Jay's have been one of the best duos in the league for a while now, but they only ended up on the Celtics because of mistakes made by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 and 2017 NBA Drafts.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / 20 minutes ago

2023-24 Boston Celtics vs. 2007-08 Boston Celtics: Who Wins A Best-Of-7 Series?

The 2023-24 Boston Celtics have made the NBA Finals after sweeping the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have led the team to great success this season, finishing with a league-best 64-18 record and only losing two games in the playoffs so far.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / 2 hours ago

The only constant is change

The Celtics swept the Pacers and, in the process, notched three clutch wins against them after securing Game 4 against the Cavaliers in a clutch-time situation, too.

Tyrese Haliburton News / FirstSportz / 18 minutes ago

'Healthier team wins…' Tyrese Haliburton on Boston Celtics path to NBA finals

The Boston Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Playoff Finals and clinched the ECF title. Notably, the Pacers’ star man Tyrese Haliburton missed the whole of Game 4 due to injury and had to spend his time on the sidelines in his side’s poor defeat to the Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / 2 hours ago

The Celtics’ clutch time woes might be over

The often-peddled “Celtics aren’t clutch” narrative hasn’t been true this postseason, and there’s no indication that it will be anytime soon Turn on an

Rajon Rondo News / Fadeaway World / 21 minutes ago

Rajon Rondo Admits He Fought With Ray Allen Because Of Their Beef On Celtics

Rajon Rondo recently confirmed the long-rumored feud between him and Ray Allen, revealing that their rivalry escalated to a physical altercation during their time with the Boston Celtics.

Jaylen Brown News / Fastbreak on FanNation / 11 hours ago

NBA Legend Dominique Wilkins Reacts To Jaylen Brown's Instagram Post

On Monday evening, the Boston Celtics advanced to the NBA Finals when they defeated the Indiana Pacers by a score of 105-102 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / 6 hours ago

LeBron James’ Awesome Message For Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown After East Finals MVP Win

Jaylen Brown was recently named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP after the Boston Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers. This prompted several players to congratulate the All-Star for his accomplishment, including Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Celtics confident Kristaps Porzingis could play in Finals

For a player left in injury recovery limbo, a nine-day layoff before the start of the NBA Finals might be just what the doctor ordered. That's the position of the Boston Celtics with injured forward Kristaps Porzingis.

Boston Celtics News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Magic Johnson reacts to Jaylen Brown’s ECF MVP win, Celtics’ Finals berth

The Boston Celtics continued their dominant season with a 4-0 sweep of the Indiana Pacers to reach the NBA Finals. And Magic Johnson, a man who has played in the finals against Boston a time or two, is impressed.

Kevin Garnett News / Hardwood Heroics / 9 minutes ago

Why Kevin Garnett Believes It’s the Boston Celtics’ ‘Time’ Amid Championship Run

Thanks to an impressive run this season, various personalities are already claiming that the Boston Celtics’ time to win a ring is now. Among those who share this sentiment is former NBA champion and franchise legend Kevin Garnett.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Should The Boston Celtics be Concerned Heading Into The NBA Finals?

With the Boston Celtics winning last night’s game against the Indiana Pacers 105-102, they punched a ticket to the NBA Finals. A place the Celtics haven’t been since 2022 when they lost to the Golden State Warriors 4-2.

Boston Celtics News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Skip Bayless issues stern warning to Celtics despite playoff dominance

On Monday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics broke through to the NBA Finals for the second time in three years with a narrow road win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Finals series.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / 2 hours ago

Joe Mazzulla is youngest head coach to lead his team to NBA Finals since Bill Russell

When Red Auerbach retired from coaching he named Bill Russell as the Celtics next head coach. Russell was still playing as well and led Boston to an NBA championship in 1969 at the young age of 35 years old.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Why 2024 NBA Finals will define Jayson Tatum's career

The Celtics have advanced to the 2024 NBA Finals and seem primed to win the 18th championship in its illustrious history. But for Jayson Tatum, the series means a lot more.

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Derrick White makes unique history in Eastern Conference Finals

White's versatility helped him achieve some unique history in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Al Horford News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Celtics’ Al Horford reveals key difference between 2022, 2024 NBA Finals teams

Al Horford and the Boston Celtics just punched their second ticket to the NBA Finals over the last three seasons after completing a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

How the Celtics filled the void left by Marcus Smart

When the Celtics moved Marcus Smart last year, many felt the franchise traded away their heart and soul. And yet the team finds itself back in the NBA Finals. How did the Celtics overcome such a significant loss?

Key Celtics say this team is different from recent iterations that came up short

LeBron James shouts out Jaylen Brown after Celtics advance to NBA Finals

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Bill Walton News / Boston Sports Journal / 5 hours ago

Bill Walton, NBA legend and Celtics champion, dies at 71

INDIANAPOLIS — Bill Walton, Hall of Famer and two-time champion, including the 1986 title with the Celtics, has died. Walton, 71, had been in a prolonged battle with cancer. Walton will be remembered as not only one of the best big men to play the game but also as one of the NBA’s greatest personalities.