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.
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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 Warren Sawyer ran aground on Dec. 22, 1884, while carrying 1,115 bales of cotton and 28 tons of scrap iron from New Orleans to Boston.
The MBTA has partially closed the Green Line for signal repairs.
Several boats washed up on Massachusetts beaches during the weekend nor'easter.
A falling tree crashed onto power lines and sparked an explosion directly in front of a food delivery driver's car during the nor'easter in Massachusetts.
Lindsay Clancy will be back in a Massachusetts court on Tuesday for a hearing in which prosecutors will likely announce whether they plan to retry her for murder.
Lindsay Clancy will be back in a Massachusetts court on Tuesday for a hearing in which prosecutors will likely announce whether they plan to retry her for murder.
A falling tree crashed onto power lines and sparked an explosion directly in front of a food delivery driver's car during the nor'easter in Massachusetts.
Tuesday is National Coffee Day and there are plenty of ways to get a great deal or even a free cup of coffee in the Boston area.
The Warren Sawyer ran aground on Dec. 22, 1884, while carrying 1,115 bales of cotton and 28 tons of scrap iron from New Orleans to Boston.
The nor'easter has dumped more than half a foot of rain in several cities and towns in Massachusetts.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
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.
A Boston mom says her 5-year-old son, who has special needs, is being investigated for sexual harassment by Boston Public Schools.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
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.
Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
Frugal Fannie's, a warehouse clothing store known for its bargains, is closing its Westwood, Massachusetts, location after 43 years.
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.
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 New England Patriots were blown out Sunday, dropping to 1-2 on the year following a 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday in a regular-season finale that was relocated to Tropicana Field.
Drake Maye threw two more interceptions and the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the New England Patriots 35-6 on Sunday.
The Boston Bruins named David Pastrnak the 28th captain in franchise history on Sunday.
The New England Patriots travel to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars for Week 3. Here is how you can watch the game.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
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.