Celtics draft 18-year-old French pro Begarin in 2nd round
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics’ priorities this summer are to add some experience around their solid young core. So they didn’t enter Thursday night’s NBA draft eyeing a lot of fresh faces they’d have to find roster spots for. Instead, they chose a young prospect they won’t feel pressure to rush onto the court anytime […]
Bill Russell to auction most of his prized NBA memorabilia
BOSTON (AP) — The most decorated man in NBA history will be giving the public a chance to own some of the prized memorabilia from his Hall of Fame career. Bill Russell announced Thursday he is offering hundreds of items from his personal collection, including trophies, rings, basketballs, jerseys, letters, photos and other keepsakes. The […]
Celtics coach Udoka wants to ‘bring the dog out’ in stars
BOSTON (AP) — When Ime Udoka looks at the Boston Celtics’ roster, he sees a team with pieces to build around and endless potential. He also sees a chance — and has been given an invitation — to push the team’s youthful core harder than it was under his predecessor. The 43-year-old Udoka was introduced […]
How will Brad Stevens fair in his new job as Head of Basketball Operations
Has the Celtics luck ran out? Brad Stevens takes on the role of Head of Basketball Operations. Some say as coach he lost the locker room, it’s important that he finds another coach who doesn’t.
Stevens adjusting to new role with Celtics, mum on new coach
BOSTON (AP) — Brad Stevens is still getting used to his new job as the Celtics’ president of basketball operations. He’s also keeping tight-lipped about candidates in Boston’s head coaching search. But once he’s made that hire and is done tinkering with the roster this offseason, one thing he promises his successor in advance is […]
AP source: Celtics’ Walker, 16th pick to Thunder for Horford
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics traded point guard Kemba Walker to Oklahoma City for forward Al Horford, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. It is Brad Stevens’ first major move since he moved from the Boston bench to the front office. The Celtics will also send the No. […]
BVM Sports Chalk Talk: Episode 31
Which remaining NBA team is the best in the Western Conference? Who is your favorite available basketball coach that should fill one of the available HC vacancies? Will Aaron Rodgers play again for the Packers?
PODCAST: From Deep – Dame in Distress
BVM Sports’ Scott Procter and Lucas Semb react to the Boston Celtics’ front office news, Damian Lillard’s all-time playoff performance, preview the highly-anticipated Bucks/Nets second round matchup and more.
Stevens replacing Ainge as team president in Celtics shakeup
The Boston Celtics shook up their front office on Wednesday, a day after they were eliminated from the playoffs, with president of basketball operations Danny Ainge retiring and coach Brad Stevens moving up to the front office to replace him. The moves game about 12 hours after the 17-time NBA champions lost to the Brooklyn […]
Durant (42), Irving (39) quiet Boston crowd, win 141-126
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics opened up to full capacity just in time for the local fans to jeer and swear — and worse — at Kyrie Irving every time he touched the ball. It might have been their last chance. Irving had 39 points and 11 rebounds to quiet the first post-pandemic full […]