Celtics Marcus Smart Says He'll Return Wednesday Vs. Bulls
It appears the Boston Celtics will be getting one of their best defensive players back when they return to action Wednesday night.
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It appears the Boston Celtics will be getting one of their best defensive players back when they return to action Wednesday night.
The Celtics are off to a 1-1 start to the year, but both games - a survival of the Nets and a narrow loss in Chicago - have provided quite a bit of frustration on the glass and with regard to the team's second unit.
In his brief tenure as Celtics head coach, Brad Stevens has not had a reputation for giving rookies an opportunity at playing time just for the sake of helping them build some experience.
Longtime Bruins and Celtics organist Ron Poster underwent open heart surgery and is off the job.
Let's get stupid. If the Celtics are simply stuck with building through the draft, then here is the man they have their eyes on: DeAndre Ayton.
In the smallest of small sample sizes, it's evident the Boston Celtics have a rebounding problem.
Dwyane Wade scored 22 points in a triumphant Chicago debut, Jimmy Butler had 24 and the Bulls won their season opener, beating the Boston Celtics 105-99 on Thursday night.
In Wednesday night's opener, the 30-year-old showcased just how well he could do a little bit of everything in front of the TD Garden crowd.
Isaiah Thomas had 25 points and nine assists, Jae Crowder added 21 points and Al Horford pitched in 11 in his Boston debut on Wednesday night as the Celtics survived a late scare to beat the Brooklyn Nets 122-117 in their season opener.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined Zolak & Bertrand on Wednesday to discuss the new season, including the addition of Al Horford and the impact of rookie Jaylen Brown.
There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the Celtics this season. But can they live up to all that hype?
Mike Gorman joined Toucher & Rich on Wednesday to preview the 2016-17 Boston Celtics, who have a chance to be one of the best defensive teams in the NBA.
The Boston Celtics took some time to honor Craig Sager at the end of Tuesday's practice, as the sideline reporter continues his battle with cancer.
Celtics president Rich Gotham joined The Adam Jones show to discuss the season ahead, including the potential impact from Al Horford and rookie Jaylen Brown.
A full list of Celtics games that can be heard on WZLX 100.7FM this season.
The 2016-17 NBA season tips off October 25. Preview the Eastern Conference elite, contenders, on the rise and rebuilding teams.
It wasn't a very happy birthday for R.J. Hunter on Monday.
The Boston Celtics broke ground on their new training facility on Monday, which will carry the name of the franchise's patriarch.
Less than 24 hours after signing free agent Ryan Kelly, the Celtics waived the 6-foot-11 forward on Saturday, mere hours ahead of Monday's roster cutdown deadline.
The Celtics start their regular season Wednesday after a 5-2 preseason, but some questions remain as it concerns Marcus Smart's health and the battle between R.J. Hunter and James Young for Boston's final roster spot.
Decision time is approaching for Danny Ainge as the Celtics' president of basketball operations attempts to finalize his 15-man roster ahead of Monday's cutdown deadline.
We're down to two players battling for the final spot on the Boston Celtics' roster.
Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday to discuss a few injuries the team is dealing with, as well as his fancy new card that gets him free Chipotle.
After splitting much of his rookie season between the D-League and being buried on the Boston bench, Terry Rozier is ready to have a lot more on his plate in his second season with the Celtics.
The point guard is not expected to play in the Celtics' season opener after suffering yet another ankle sprain.
A shooting in Brockton, Massachusetts is under investigation after a bullet pierced the outer wall of the Catholic Charities building and flew inside.
A fisherman who treaded water for hours several miles off the coast of Cape Cod was rescued after he was spotted by another fishing crew.
At Little Leaf Farms in Shirley, Massachusetts, lettuce is grown inside highly controlled greenhouses.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The Red Sox are approaching franchise history as they're on a 14-game winning streak, and their fans can't get enough of the action.
A fisherman who treaded water for hours several miles off the coast of Cape Cod was rescued after he was spotted by another fishing crew.
Massachusetts voters will face a long list of ballot questions on the November 2026 ballot.
After two days, 12 total jurors have been selected out of a desired 18 for Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Plymouth Superior Court.
The Massachusetts State Senate wants to increase the availability of affordable housing in the state by upzoning.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
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.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
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 Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The Red Sox are approaching franchise history as they're on a 14-game winning streak, and their fans can't get enough of the action.
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
The Boston Red Sox have now won 13 games in a row after completing a 4-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.