Memorable Homecoming For Celtics' Smart Despite Loss To Mavs
Marcus Smart didn't get a win during his first homecoming as a pro Monday night in Dallas, but the result didn't ruin the evening for the rookie point guard.
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Marcus Smart didn't get a win during his first homecoming as a pro Monday night in Dallas, but the result didn't ruin the evening for the rookie point guard.
While the Celtics' comeback in Dallas fell short, their second half shows that there is no quit in this team.
The Boston Celtics look to be a better squad this season, but Saturday night's blowout loss to the Houston Rockets brought about a painful reminder: better might not be good enough when it comes to Western Conference opponents.
Saturday's edition of "Celtics @ 7" on 98.5 The Sports Hub offered a look back at a dominating Opening Night win over the Nets and more.
Rajon Rondo said he was inspired to move without the ball while watching Tony Parker of the San Antonia Spurs in the NBA Finals.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Gresh & Zolak on Friday for his weekly call into the show, and said he was very pleased to see everything they set in place during the preseason carry over into the games that count.
Rookie Marcus Smart appears ready to contribute in a big way this season.
On the morning after the Celtics turned in an impressive effort in a season-opening win over the Brooklyn Nets, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich.
Rondo may not be 100 percent, but he gave a vintage Rajon Rondo performance in Wednesday night's season opener.
Five predictions that could very well happen for the Boston Celtics, and are worth following throughout the season
We didn't get those fireworks this offseason, but Sean Grande says we're still going to have a lot of fun watching the 2014-15 Boston Celtics.
Rajon Rondo still isn't sure if he'll suit up for the Celtics when they open their season on Wednesday night, but he is certainly making progress.
Rajon Rondo told reporters there's a 79-percent chance he plays in Wednesday night's season opener.
Cedric Maxwell joined WBZ-TV's Sports FInal on Sunday night to preview the upcoming Celtics season.
Rajon Rondo is still wearing a protective pad on his left hand, but the Celtics point guard has started to participate in contact drills.
Former Celtic and current CSNNE broadcaster Brian Scalabrine joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich in studio Tuesday morning for a Celtics season preview!
The Celtics haven't ruled out Rajon Rondo playing in their season opener, but the point guard doesn't want to set a return just yet.
This preseason the Celtics have been shooting regularly from three-point range.
So you're telling me there's a chance?
We regret to inform you, but you'll have four less minutes of Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell this Sunday on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Host Adam Kaufman was joined for the full hour by CBSBoston.com C's writer Brian Robb to discuss the positives and negatives of the Celts' 2-1 start to the preseason.
Friday afternoon on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined Andy Gresh and Scott Zolak to talk all things Green.
With two preseason games under their belts, it's clear that these are not the 2013-14 Boston Celtics. It's apparent that this group will be better.
James Young kept a hamstring injury to himself, and is now sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Evan Turner was a "singles hitter" on Monday night, juggling a few different roles in the Celtics' preseason opener.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has reached 17 people. Following a final day of jury selection, the judge is targeting Friday for opening statements.
The Boston Red Sox tied a franchise record in the first game of a doubleheader, beating the Baltimore Orioles for their 15th straight win.
Boston police are warning that there's been an increase in cellphone robberies downtown.
Tymond Tran, who was named one of Amazon's teachers of the year in 2022 for his work in Lynn, Massachusetts, has been charged with raping a child.
The Boston weather forecast for Wednesday calls for isolated thunderstorms.
The Boston Red Sox tied a franchise record in the first game of a doubleheader, beating the Baltimore Orioles for their 15th straight win.
Tymond Tran, who was named one of Amazon's teachers of the year in 2022 for his work in Lynn, Massachusetts, has been charged with raping a child.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has reached 17 people. Following a final day of jury selection, the judge is targeting Friday for opening statements.
A man has been arrested in connection with a death near the MBTA station at the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets near Boston Common early Wednesday.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley says she's devastated about Yoseliani Marte's death in Mattapan.
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 Boston Red Sox tied a franchise record in the first game of a doubleheader, beating the Baltimore Orioles for their 15th straight win.
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.
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.