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Celtics Made Trade Deadline Offer for Kawhi Leonard

Celtics Made Trade Deadline Offer for Kawhi Leonard

Posted by | Jun 13, 2018 | ,

Celtics Made Trade Deadline Offer for Kawhi Leonard A new report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says that the Celtics reached out to the San Antonio Spurs with a trade offer for Leonard in February. The report also states that the Spurs turned the offer down without a counter-proposal. What Was The Offer? The details of the trade are, as of this writing, unknown. However, it is safe to assume that the trade probably included one of Boston’s young stars in Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown. Danny Ainge would have also needed to add some draft picks and possibly another...

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Way Too Early Predictions for the Celtics’ 2018-19 Season

Way Too Early Predictions for the Celtics’ 2018-19 Season

Posted by | May 31, 2018 | ,

Celtics fans are currently mourning their exit from the NBA Playoffs in devastating fashion. However, they begin to look ahead to what is sure to be an exciting season next year. All-Stars Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving will return. Young guns Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will gain another year of experience. It is going to be a fun year once again. Let’s get into some predictions about what I think will happen over the course of next season. Danny Ainge Stands Pat at the Draft Rumors have it that the Celtics are very interested in trading up in...

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Should Celtics Fans Be Happy for Ray Allen?

Should Celtics Fans Be Happy for Ray Allen?

Posted by | May 20, 2018 | ,

Should Celtics Fans Be Happy for Ray Allen? With Ray Allen recently being named a first-ballot Hall of Famer, Celtics fans have been conflicted on how to feel about his induction. Some are simply appreciative of his efforts with the Celtics and in the NBA. Others, however, still have some animosity towards Allen after his less-than-smooth exit from the team. So, the question must be asked: are Boston fans right to be hostile towards Allen? Or should they put old grudges aside and praise his accomplishments? Yeah, Be Happy for Ray Ray: Accomplishments with the Celts There’s no denying...

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Brad Stevens Named a Finalist for Coach of the Year

Brad Stevens Named a Finalist for Coach of the Year

Posted by | May 17, 2018 | ,

Brad Stevens is a COTY Finalist Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is finalist for the NBA Coach of the Year award. Alongside him, Quin Snyder of the Jazz and Dwayne Casey (formerly) of the Raptors won a nomination. A Great Year for Stevens This season, Brad guided an undermanned and injury-plagued squad to a 55-27 record, including a scorching 16-2 start. This was good enough for second in the conference and fourth in the NBA, in just his fifth season with the team. As the season progressed, the success only magnified his coaching prowess in the absence of the team’s stars....

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Celtics Crush Cavs, Win Game 1 in Boston

Celtics Crush Cavs, Win Game 1 in Boston

Posted by | May 13, 2018 | ,

Celtics Crush Cavs, Win Game 1 in Boston The Boston Celtics destroyed the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, winning 108-83 on Mother’s Day. The Celtics came out of the gate firing and never looked back. They dropped 36 in the first quarter and built their lead to as much as 28 points in the first half. LeBron and Co. attempted to mount a comeback late in the third quarter. J.R. Smith hit a buzzer beater jumper to cut the deficit to 14 before the fourth. That was as close as they would come; the...

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