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Wild NBA offseason looms with stars potentially on the move and teams ready to spend
Now that the playing is over — the Celtics’ earning a record-setting 18th championship — here comes the planning and plotting and preparing.
Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in. Walking to the bench,...
Why the Celtics are about to capture the NBA title but not our reverence
It shouldn’t be long before the Celtics are crowned champions for the first time since 2008.
Celtics hold off furious Mavericks rally to grab commanding 3-0 series lead
Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 in Game 3 of NBA Finals to move within a win of record-breaking 18th title.
Jason Kidd tried to divide the Celtics. Their unified response should have the Mavericks asking tough questions
The Celtics didn't need either Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown to be their best player to take Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Jason Kidd trying divide-and-conquer strategy vs. Celtics' stars
Asked about defending against Jaylen Brown, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd made it a point to call him Boston’s best player — twice.
Kristaps Porzingis, Celtics take emphatic first step in proving doubters wrong
The Celtics still have to prove it.
Kyrie Irving's Boston return stands out among NBA Finals storylines
There will almost certainly be vile chants directed at Kyrie Irving in Boston when the NBA Finals start.
Who to bet on to win the NBA Finals MVP
The NBA Finals are set, and some of the biggest names in basketball will be competing for the series MVP award.
Knicks star responds to ESPN freak-out over his Celtics comments
Josh Hart doesn't want to be part of the Jayson Tatum narrative anymore.
Celtics grab 2-0 series lead on Pacers thanks to star's 40-point explosion
Following up on Game 1s, when his 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left in regulation forced overtime, Brown helped Boston turn a five-point first-quarter deficit into a 15-point second-quarter lead.
Boston star has big night as Celtics rebound to beat Cavaliers in Game 3
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points to lead the Celtics past the Cavaliers 106-93 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Celtics hammered in stunning Game 2 loss
Two nights after losing the opener by 25 points, the Cavaliers answered with a blowout of their own, beating the top seeded Celtics in Game 2.
Celtics put on 3-point show in dominant Game 1 win
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, and the host Celtics powered past the Cavaliers 120-95 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
NBA superstars fast approaching $500 million paydays
The exponential growth of the NBA TV contracts will ultimately lead to star players signing deals worth a total of over $500 million.
Charles Barkley rips Celtics for 'going through the motions'
Charles Barkley sent a warning to the Celtics after their lackluster performance in Thursday's 118-109 loss to the Knicks at TD Garden in Boston.
Which NBA player would you pick to win a playoff series? To start a franchise? Jalen Brunson makes both lists
It’s a pastime in basketball — a sport with team success so reliant on its stars — to list and poll the best.
Celtics not winning NBA Finals this year would be 'total gag job': Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley has his favorite to win the NBA Finals this year.
Celtics rout Warriors in historic fashion after leading by 51 points
Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 27 on his 26th birthday, and the NBA-best Boston Celtics posted their third-largest winning margin in franchise history, drubbing the weary Golden...
Depleted Knicks no match for Eastern Conference-leading Celtics
The Knicks won’t fully be able to measure themselves against the Celtics until they stand across from them — and at full strength — in the playoffs.