• November 22, 2024

NBA champion Celtics still too much for Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell drops to the floor after colliding with Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) BOSTON — This one wasn’t about their perfect season or a 15-game winning streak or even the…

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Cavaliers’ perfect start on line vs champion Celtics

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen (31) is greeted by Donovan Mitchell, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov 17, 2024. Mitchell did not play in the game. (AP Photo/Phil Long) CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers will put their perfect start on the line in the perfect…

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Hawks catch Celtics in closing seconds for win

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) and forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) defend against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the second half of an NBA Cup game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images Jalen Johnson had 18 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals to lead the visiting Atlanta Hawks…

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Celtics fans boo Steve Kerr over Tatum’s Olympic playing time

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts during the first half against of an NBA game the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images BOSTON — Golden State coach Steve Kerr was reminded Wednesday during pregame introductions that Boston’s fans didn’t like his playing time for Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum at…

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Stephen Curry puts up 27 as red-hot Warriors dump Celtics

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts during the second half of an NBA game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images Stephen Curry amassed 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to help the visiting Golden State Warriors stretch their winning streak to five games with a 118-112…

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New-look Knicks blown out by defending champion Celtics

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) heads back to the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) BOSTON — The new-look New York Knicks were no match in their first test against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.…

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Celtics prepare for banner night, opener vs rival Knicks

FILE – Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, holds up the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with the team after they won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, FIle) BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are giving themselves…

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Celtics to waive guard Lonnie Walker

Lonnie Walker IV #12 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball against the Toronto Raptors during a preseason game at TD Garden on October 13, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. China Wong/Getty Images/AFP NBA schedule released: Celtics-Knicks, Lakers-Wolves on opening night The Boston Celtics are expected to waive guard Lonnie Walker IV, ESPN reported Saturday. Walker,…

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Celtics head into title defense with something to prove

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, holds the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with center Kristaps Porzingis, left, and guard Jaylen Brown, right, after the Celtics won the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Boston Celtics Last season:…

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NBA parity era is here, Celtics will try to end it

Boston Celtics Jrue Holiday, left, and Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown stand during a preseason game between Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Dokoupil) It was a few minutes after Denver’s reign as NBA champion had come to an end last spring. The Minnesota Timberwolves…

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