Paul Pierce sees a lot of his game in Luka Doncic … for some reason. The NBA viewing public has grown accustomed to former greats becoming TV broadcasters and talking heads, which usually leads to them saying some unruly, outrageous things from time to time. Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and now Paul Pierce are usually
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Spurs immortal Tim Duncan almost ended up with the Boston Celtics in the 1997 Draft. Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs were the beneficiaries of some ungodly luck when they ended up with the No. 1 pick in the 1997 NBA Draft, giving them the privilege of selecting Tim Duncan over the Celtics despite
Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports First Week Finals separates the NBA’s contenders from the pretenders after the first week of every month of the season. Yes, technically it is not the first week after the first month of the 2020-21 NBA campaign, but it’s never too early to jump into the predictive time machine to see
The Boston Celtics walked off the court in response to the riots at the United States Capitol on Wednesday. January 6, 2020 will go down as a blemish on United States history. In Washington D.C., supporters of Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol as Congress was set to certify the election results, giving President-elect
(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Ryan Tannehill has taken step towards the NFL’s elite by Nicholas McGee WWE NXT Results: Adam Cole defeats Velveteen Dream in main event by Raphael Garcia Jayson Tatum brought the Boston Celtics a season-opening win with an amazing shot to put his team ahead late. The Boston Celtics and
There aren’t many areas in which Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown is elite, but in having no real weaknesses, he reaches an equally rare class of players. In the current age of position-less, star-centric basketball, there may be no player type more coveted than a skilled, physically imposing wing who can create efficient offense for
Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets. (Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Keyontae Johnson gives us a positive update on his recovery (Video) by John Buhler Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving had some Boston Celtics demons to exorcise Friday. Kyrie Irving burned some sage ahead of the Brooklyn Nets‘ road game vs. the Boston Celtics. I
Jayson Tatum has taken the league by storm in his first three seasons. Now, the Boston Celtics will rely on him even more. Coming up in basketball, Jayson Tatum was always the headliner of each team he played for. By the time he made it to Duke, it was clear that he would one day
The Celtics head into this season with elite talent, but can Brad Stevens turn Boston into a legitimate NBA title contender? Losing Gordon Hayward in free agency is a blow to the Celtics, but it won’t change the expectations in Boston for the 2020-21 season. Fans in Beantown still expect Brad Stevens to fashion this
The Boston Celtics negotiated a sign-and-trade with the Charlotte Hornets to open up a massive trade exception. What can the Celtics do with that space? The Charlotte Hornets officially have their man and the Boston Celtics suddenly find themselves in a prime position to add another star after the two teams successfully completed a sign-and-trade
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The Boston Celtics haven’t had a perfect offseason, but Tristan Thompson is an ideal fit for the interior. The Boston Celtics are long past their days of being a miserable rebounding team, but Tristan Thompson represents the interior upgrade they’ve needed since before, during and after Al Horford’s tenure in Beantown. As Yahoo! Sports’ Chris
Boston Celtics trade rumors are swirling, and the Indiana Pacers’ offer for Gordon Hayward stands out. Gordon Hayward will opt out of the remaining $34.2 million on his contract to test the free agency market, and that decision could have ripple effects on multiple teams. Of course, with the possibility of a sign-and-trade still looming,
Hassan Whiteside might be on the move this offseason after one year in Portland. In an age where back to the basket centers are going the way of the dinosaur, Hassan Whiteside remains as one of the last of a dying breed. While he can be a bit of a headcase at times, Whiteside was
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Michigan State-Maryland canceled due to ongoing COVID issues with Terps by Braulio Perez Reports this week continue to state both Boston Celtics stars Kemba Walker and Gordon Hayward could end up being traded before the new season begins next month. Now that the NBA Draft has come and gone, hoops
Is Kemba Walker on his way to the Chicago Bulls? The Chicago Bulls are clearly fed up with their substandard play over the last few years, and moves like hiring Billy Donovan as the next head coach prove that they are serious about competing for a postseason spot in the wide-open Eastern Conference. While Coby
Danny Ainge is up to his usual shenanigans leading up to the NBA Draft With the 2020 NBA Draft lacking the usual star power, more teams are trying to move down or completely out of the first round in exchange for proven talent. However, there’s still plenty of value and potential depth pieces to be
Rajon Rondo proved his playoff mettle by helping the Los Angeles Lakers win a title. In this projection, he goes full mercenary jumping to postseason hotspots, bolstering his basketball legacy along the way. Rajon Rondo takes up his central position and scans the battlefield. He’s surveying the options as his comrades fan out, eager and
Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images Shawn Kemp is the NBA’s newest cannabis entrepeuneur by Mike Luciano Both Gordon Hayward and Victor Oladipo are on the trade market. The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics are both looking to shake things up after playoff exits last season, and Victor Oladipo’s inability to totally squash trade rumors has
In this week’s NBA Power Rankings, we look at which teams have the assets, intrigue and impetus to rule this offseason. Our new look NBA Power Rankings are back, a non-traditional structure for a non-traditional era of professional basketball. The world is no longer just about wins and losses and teams are no longer the
Would Rajon Rondo be a Hall-of-Famer with a second NBA championship? The Los Angeles Lakers have two Hall of Fame locks on their team in LeBron James and Dwight Howard, as well as a guy who is on track to end up in Springfield in Anthony Davis. If the Lakers are able to pull out
Boston Celtics’ Kevin Garnett tries to block LeBron James (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) Eagles lose DeSean Jackson, Dallas Goedert to injury by Rucker Haringey Should the Red Sox bring back Alex Cora as manager? by Brad Berreman Kevin Garnett isn’t as impressed with LeBron James’ career as most KG and Paul Pierce are enjoying
Heat vs. Celtics is the Eastern Conference Finals matchup no one expected. These are the lineup, matchup and strategic issues that will decide a winner. The Eastern Conference Finals are finally set, and the matchup is a familiar one: Celtics vs. Heat. These two franchises met in the playoffs in 2010, 2011, and 2012, though
Jaylen Brown isn’t the best player on a Boston Celtics team featuring two All-Stars in Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker, but he may be the most important. The Boston Celtics advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals should come as no surprise, even within the volatile bubble that saw favorites like the Clippers and Bucks bow
Toronto Raptors win Game 3 (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) Deshaun Watson offers to pay rent of elderly woman struggling due to COVID-19 pandemic by Amy Kaplan OG Anunoby hits improbable buzzer-beater to save Raptors from 3-0 deficit (Video) by John Buhler OG Anunoby won Game 3 for the Toronto Raptors and saved their
Many great players never get the chance to be great as part of a great team. Watching Kemba Walker get that opportunity has been a delight. There was a story in the Wall Street Journal on April 13 about Stephon Marbury and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. The unlikely duo was at the center of basketball’s
With Game 1 on the line, Bam Adebayo stuffed Jayson Tatum at the rim. Where does one even begin in retelling the epic slugfest that was Game 1 of the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals? Well, you’d probably have to start with Bam Adebayo’s legendary, game-saving block on Jayson Tatum’s dunk attempt in the waning seconds
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The Boston Celtics have only been outscored by the Miami Heat by a total of eight points so far in the Eastern Conference Finals, but that narrow margin
Game 1 between the Celtics and Heat was an instant classic. With Game 2 looming tonight, what questions do each team need to answer? The Miami Heat escaped Game 1 with a three-point overtime win, thanks to the last-second defensive heroics of Bam Adebayo. It was a crucial win but at least a dozen 50-50
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