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On YouTubeNBA News / The SportsRush / July 12
'A Lot in the Tank': Cedric Maxwell Confident Damian Lillard Can Be a Great Signing for the Celtics After Achilles Tear
Damian Lillard’s NBA future is now wide open after the Milwaukee Bucks made the surprising decision to waive him. Lillard suffered an Achilles injury during the postseason, a major setback for a player known for his explosiveness and shot-making.
NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 9
Celtics Legend Makes Case for Former NBA All-Star to Take Knicks Job
The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau in a shocking move, completely changing the landscape of the NBA, and now a Celtics legend has chimed in on the Knicks' coaching search.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 7
Cedric Maxwell calls out ‘invisible’ Oklahoma City Thunder star for performance vs Indiana Pacers
Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers went in favor of the underdogs. Although the Thunder led for the majority of the game, Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner snatched the win for the Pacers.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 7
Cedric Maxwell would ‘love’ to see Boston Celtics assistant get job like New York Knicks, but he knows the problem
The New York Knicks are expected to stay busy in the offseason trying to find a new head coach who can lead them to an NBA Championship. Up until recently, Tom Thibodeau was the team’s head coach, but he was sacked following the Knicks’ humiliating Eastern Conference Finals defeat.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 21
Cedric Maxwell addresses who he blames for Boston Celtics losing playoff series to New York Knicks
The Boston Celtics’ quest for back-to-back NBA supremacy reached an unfortunate conclusion. After winning the NBA title in 2024, the franchise’s 18th, the Boston Celtics looked in good position to repeat, winning 61 regular season games.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 25
YouTube Gold: Cedric Maxwell And UNCC Battle Marquette In The 1977 Final Four 
An under appreciated gem of a game. Today we’re really used to the idea of Kinston as a great basketball town. Population 19,900, Kinston has produced an insane amount of talent.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / April 14
Celtics legend Larry Bird ‘was that dude,’ former teammate Cedric Maxwell says
Boston Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell was anxiously awaiting the arrival of rookie Larry Bird in 1979. And not because Maxwell thought Bird could change the trajectory of the franchise. Rather, Maxwell thought he could show the high-profile Bird what it actually took to play in the NBA.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 12
Celtics Legend Cedric Maxwell Doesn’t Hold Back on Kristaps Porzingis Missing Games
Since the Boston Celtics traded for Kristaps Porzingis, the big man has missed a lot of games. He played just 57 games last season in his first year in Boston.
NBA News / Basketball Network / December 25
Bernard King was unfazed by Cedric Maxwell's mind games before 1984 playoff matchup: 'They didn't get me thinking'
Mind games are a common tactic in sports, often used to unsettle opponents. A notable instance occurred before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 1984 when Cedric Maxwell, a forward for the Boston Celtics, boldly predicted that Bernard King of the New York Knicks wouldn't score 40 points against him.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 18, 2024
Cedric Maxwell Trolls Magic, Worthy, And Lakers After Celtics Win 18th Title
Cedric Maxwell, a Boston Celtics legend, couldn't resist taking a playful jab at the Los Angeles Lakers following the Celtics' 18th NBA title win. Speaking to Rachel Nichols after the game, Maxwell celebrated the achievement while aiming some pointed comments at the Celtics' historic rivals: "I am so proud of what these guys accomplished today.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / June 18, 2024
Celtics legend hilariously mocks Lakers after NBA title win
With NBA championship No. 18 officially in the books, the Celtics faithful have earned their bragging rights to mock the Lakers, and it's not just the fans getting into the act.
Boston Celtics News / ESPN / June 14, 2024
'If you see Cedric Maxwell, tell him I hate him': The Lakers-Celtics rivalry is thriving in the NBA Finals
With the Celtics one win from an NBA-record 18th title, Lakers past and present are rooting hard for a Mavs miracle in the Finals.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 5, 2024
Grant Williams Reveals NBA Finals Prediction
In a recent interview with Cedric Maxwell, Grant Williams discussed his NBA Finals predictions. Williams believes the Boston Celtics will advance to the championship round. As captured by Celtics on CLNS, Williams envisioned two possible scenarios for the Celtics.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / March 11, 2024
YouTube Gold: Cedric Maxwell Picks Two Players He Says Were Better Than Jordan
He has an argument Cedric “Cornbread” Maxwell had an interesting career. He's from Kinston - he was one of the earliest NBA players to emerge from there - and led UNCC to the 1977 Final Four at a time when that was essentially a miraculous accomplishment.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 14, 2023
20 NBA Players Who Had Exceptional Careers But Not Good Enough To Become Hall Of Famers
Whenever an NBA player decides it is time to walk away from the game they love, it is a tough pill for that player and fans alike to swallow. For some, this could mean the end of the road as far as their playing days are concerned while others continue to play overseas or in another exhibition league like the Big 3.
The top 25 Boston Celtics of all time
When you think of the NBA, the Boston Celtics are one of the first teams that will come to mind. They are one half of the greatest rivalry the sport has ever known, and they have been winning titles ever since the earliest days of the league.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Papa John's blames sales meltdown on NFL
Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week "NFL leadership has hurt Papa John's shareholders. This should have been nipped
The 'Most points scored in Boston Celtics franchise history' quiz
The Boston Celtics have a long and storied history, in which many a Hall of Famer have donned the green and white. How many of the C's 25 career leading scorers can you name in six minutes?
Best NBA players never to make an All-Star game
A look back at the 26 best NBA players to never make an All-Star game.
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