Ainge: Plan Is For Isaiah Thomas To Return Friday Vs. Hornets
Barring any setbacks, Danny Ainge told Toucher & Rich that Isaiah Thomas will return Friday night against the Hornets.
Watch CBS News
Barring any setbacks, Danny Ainge told Toucher & Rich that Isaiah Thomas will return Friday night against the Hornets.
The Celtics (13-12) lost for the third straight game and the 11th consecutive time to San Antonio.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens had a tough call to make on Saturday night, and it had nothing to do with any plays on the hardwood.
Isaiah Thomas is nearing a return. But Brad Stevens still isn't sure when that will happen.
The Celtics will face at least one more challenging test this week without their All-Star point guard.
Isaiah Thomas is out with a groin injury and the Celtics' woes on the glass, defensively, and in the paint continue to be consistent trends for this year's team.
Kyle Lowry scored 21 of his season-high 34 points in the second half to help the Toronto Raptors hold on for a 101-94 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night.
Isaiah Thomas is used to playing through injuries, so missing his second straight game with a groin injury is not easy on the Celtics guard.
Celtics play-by-play man Mike Gorman joined Toucher & Rich on Friday to preview Boston's matchup with Toronto, and break down the team's lineup without Isaiah Thomas on the floor.
Celtics president Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday to discuss the team's play without Isaiah Thomas on Wednesday, and Marcus Smart's warning from the league over his flopping.
It sounds like the Celtics will be without guard Isaiah Thomas for the second straight game when they host the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
Celtics rookie Jaylen Brown delivered the highlight of the night in Boston's 117-87 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
Avery Bradley scored 23 points, Jae Crowder had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics routed the Orlando Magic 117-87 on Wednesday night.
The Celtics will be without guard Isaiah Thomas when they take on the Magic in Orlando on Wednesday, and his groin injury could keep him out of Friday night's game as well.
Marcus Smart has been warned about his flopping.
Thomas said he'll be fine come tip-off Wednesday night, but a groin injury could keep him out of a game for the first time in years.
Brad Stevens continues to experiment with different lineup combinations to find a proper rotation, but one of the few consistent bright spots for him since mid-November has been power forward Jonas Jerebko.
Al Horford missed a layup at the buzzer Monday night in Houston, a disappointing finish to a frustrating night for the Celtics.
James Harden scored 37 points and Al Horford missed a shot just before the buzzer to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 107-106 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Al Horford scored 26 points and blocked six shots and the Boston Celtics held off the Sacramento Kings 97-92 on Friday night.
The Boston Celtics spread some holiday cheer at Boston Children's Hospital on Thursday.
"I have nothing to take back or apologize for. And that's rare for me. Usually I have a measure of regret and I want to take something back. Not this one," Felger said. "I really don't."
Brian Robb says Al Horford cannot be an afterthought in the Celtics offense.
Danny Ainge was recently ranked the fourth biggest flopper in NBA history, a designation the Celtics president does not agree with.
After watching the Detroit Pistons light up the scoreboard at the TD Garden on Wednesday night, Celtics forward Jae Crowder knows something needs to change on the defensive end.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Wednesday.
The spotted lanternfly could spell doom for some vegetation while creating a sticky mess in the woods near people's homes.
The program allows residents to propose and vote on projects designed to improve the city.
David Yannetti, the defense attorney for Karen Read during her two trials, spoke about the currently deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial will resume deliberations Thursday, a day after getting a final "dynamite" instruction from the judge.
David Yannetti, the defense attorney for Karen Read during her two trials, spoke about the currently deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial.
As the jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial continues to deliberate for a fifth day, one question looms over the case. Why didn't Clancy take a plea deal to avoid this trial?
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Dawn Light, the woman accused of filming jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial outside Plymouth Superior Court, was arraigned on Wednesday.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Wednesday.
Lazaro Montes homered in his big league debut, Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer and Seattle ended a five-game skid with a 9-6 win over the Red Sox.
Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners.
The New England Patriots are bringing back their fan-favorite "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms again this year, wearing them twice during home games at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.