Robb: Celtics' Defense To Be Put To The Test Without Marcus Smart
The Celtics have one of the deepest backcourts in the Eastern Conference, and that unit will be put to the test over the next few weeks.
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The Celtics have one of the deepest backcourts in the Eastern Conference, and that unit will be put to the test over the next few weeks.
Boston lost to Brooklyn 111-101 on Sunday night.
Avery Bradley scored 21 points and Isaiah Thomas added 18 points and nine assists to lead the Boston Celtics over the struggling Brooklyn Nets 120-95 on Friday night.
Lionel Hollins has the tough assignment of coaching the Nets during this nightmare scenario and has kept his mind off the team's future picks, or lack there of.
Celtics' president Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich Thursday to discuss a frustrating loss to the Mavericks, and the recent firing of his friend and former teammate Kevin McHale.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined Zolak & Bertrand on Wednesday to discuss the team's defensive success, their game against the Dallas Mavericks and David Ortiz's big announcement.
Mike Gorman says the Celtics are making tough defense their hallmark, and it's been a lot of fun to watch -- as long as you're not the opposing team.
Playing against the Celtics has not been fun for opposing offenses the last week, with Boston's defense committing some grand larceny on the floor.
The Boston Celtics beat the Houston Rockets Monday night.
Injured Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley hopes to return to the team soon.
The Boston Celtics scored their best win of the young season by downing the Atlanta Hawks 106-93 on Friday night.
Is DeMarcus Cousins worth the potential headache for the Boston Celtics? Mike Gorman weighs in on Toucher & Rich.
Social media can take a toll on players so Hunter is taking a break from it during the season.
Celtics president of basketball operations joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday, and while he was unable to comment on some speculation around the team, he gave his thoughts on who is the best team of all-time.
Jared Sullinger was fed up with the Celtics rebounding in Wednesday night's loss to the Pacers, but Adam Jones doesn't think that was the issue.
After missing three games with a big toe injury, Marcus Smart returned to the Celtics lineup Wednesday night.
The Boston Celtics will have their first back-to-back of the season Tuesday and Wednesday night, and it doesn't sound like Marcus Smart will play in either contest.
Just about anything can happen on a team flight, including some competitive eating.
For all the depth Danny Ainge loaded the roster with this season, one area the Celtics are still lacking is on the wing.
The Boston Celtics roared out of the gate with a 40-point first quarter and ended a three-game losing streak by cruising to a 118-98 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Brad Stevens' job of juggling the Celtics' roster isn't an easy one, and a pair of injuries could make that task even more difficult.
Patriotic ceremonies in professional baseball, basketball, football and hockey games may not just be about honoring the troops.
You just never know what you're going to learn about the NBA's most storied franchise.
Jae Crowder hit what could have been the longest shot in NBA history on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, it did not count.
The Indiana Pacers rallied for a 100-98 victory against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night in Bankers' Life Fieldhouse.
The jury foreman for Karen Read's retrial talked about what jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial might be going through.
Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.
A man who escaped a boat fire with his parents and spent two nights on an island off Cape Cod says a decision he made still haunts him to this day.
Adley Rutschman returned to Baltimore's Camden Yards on Thursday, exactly one month after he was traded, greeted with cheers and a standing ovation as a member of the visiting Boston Red Sox.
Emotions are running high outside the courthouse as the jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder trial.
A sixth day of jury deliberations in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial ended Thursday without a verdict.
Emotions are running high outside the courthouse as the jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder trial.
The jury foreman for Karen Read's retrial talked about what jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial might be going through.
A man who escaped a boat fire with his parents and spent two nights on an island off Cape Cod says a decision he made still haunts him to this day.
An investigation by The Athletic has concluded that former NFL reporter Dianna Russini violated the company's standards because of her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
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.
Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.
Adley Rutschman returned to Baltimore's Camden Yards on Thursday, exactly one month after he was traded, greeted with cheers and a standing ovation as a member of the visiting Boston Red Sox.
An investigation by The Athletic has concluded that former NFL reporter Dianna Russini violated the company's standards because of her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
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.
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.