Bleacher Report - Boston Celtics

Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Players in Contract Years Risking 'A Lot' at NBA Restart

Rob Goldberg — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:48:30 -0400

Jayson Tatum is eligible to sign a contract extension this offseason, which makes the Boston Celtics guard somewhat concerned about suffering an injury during the restarted NBA season...

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Bill Russell: Fans Called Me 'Baboon,' 'Coon,' N-Word During Celtics Games

Adam Wells — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:41:44 -0400

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has detailed the racist behavior he was subjected to throughout his basketball career, including from fans in his home arena...

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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: 'I Plan on Using My Voice' to Inspire During NBA Restart

Joseph Zucker — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 17:07:10 -0400

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown acknowledged he was concerned about participating in the NBA 's restart but that he came around on the idea after considering the platform he'll have while in Orlando , Florida...

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Celtics' Gordon Hayward Says Foot Injury Still Bothering Him Ahead of Restart

Mike Chiari — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 11:48:51 -0400

Boston Celtics star Gordon Hayward said Friday that he is still feeling the effects of a left foot injury that hampered him earlier in the season...

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Celtics' Gordon Hayward: 'Easy Decision' to Leave Bubble If Wife Goes into Labor

Tim Daniels — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 10:44:12 -0400

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward said Friday he'll leave the NBA bubble if wife Robyn Hayward, who's pregnant with a due date in September for the couple's fourth child, goes ...

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Celtics News: Kemba Walker Injury Latest, Brad Stevens on NBA Restart, More

Chris Roling — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

The Boston Celtics sport one of the most interesting dynamics of any NBA team heading into the league restart in Orlando , Florida. While the Celtics want to do whatever it takes to help Kemba Walker and Co...

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Kemba's Shot Has Finally Come

Yaron Weitzman — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:57:49 -0400

Kemba Walker wasn't the first NBA player to lose more games as a rookie than in his entire amateur basketball career, and he certainly wasn't the first lottery pick to spend his rookie season playing for a loser...

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Celtics Rumors: Latest Buzz on Max Contract for Jayson Tatum

David Kenyon — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:00:03 -0400

The first priority for the Boston Celtics is bringing home a unique NBA title, but the front office must be ready to address Jayson Tatum 's future as soon as possible...

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Celtics' Kemba Walker Says NBA's Break Was 'Super Important' to Heal Knee Injury

Tyler Conway — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:07:56 -0400

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker told reporters Wednesday that the NBA 's hiatus was a good thing for his ailing knee. "[The break was] super important for me. I really, really needed to get that break," Walker said...

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Celtics Rumors: Jayson Tatum Must Wait for 2021 to Sign Max Contract Amid Buzz

Elizabeth Finny — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:00:04 -0400

While it's a no-brainer that Boston will want to ink forward Jayson Tatum to a long-term deal, how much will it take? The Celtics star is reportedly "leaning towards" signing ...

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Celtics Rumors: Jayson Tatum 'Leaning' Toward Signing Max Contract Extension

Tim Daniels — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 07:18:10 -0400

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is reportedly "leaning" toward signing a max contract extension when he becomes eligible despite the potential for it to drop in value because of the coronavirus pandemic...

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Celtics' Jayson Tatum Reportedly Naming New Puppy 'Bean' in Honor of Kobe Bryant

Adam Wells — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:24:28 -0400

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is getting a new puppy and naming it Bean in honor of Kobe Bryant ...

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Celtics News: Latest on Gordon Hayward's Contract, Player Option Deadline

Elizabeth Finny — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:02 -0400

The 2019-20 NBA season has a tentative start date of July 30, with the Finals ending no later than Oct. 13. In the current timeline, Gordon Hayward will have four days following the end of the season to make a big decision...

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Celtics News: Danny Ainge Discusses Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown Injuries

David Kenyon — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:00:02 -0400

When the NBA returns to the court, the Boston Celtics will be viewed as a primary contender in the Eastern Conference. As long as their key players are healthy, that is...

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Celtics' Enes Kanter Says Father Mehmet Has Been Released from Turkish Prison

Mike Chiari — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:08:46 -0400

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter said Friday that his father has been released from prison in Turkey: Kanter said his father's release was " due to the pressure we ...

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