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.
Patrick Clancy speaks about his ex-wife Lindsay's trial, his grief and moving forward while facing intense public scrutiny.
In the first interview since his ex-wife's murder trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief in the aftermath.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
In a first interview since his ex-wife's murder trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief.
Patrick Clancy speaks about his ex-wife Lindsay's trial, his grief and moving forward while facing intense public scrutiny.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and head coach Mike Vrabel were asked about the team's offensive struggles after a 20-3 win over Pittsburgh Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
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 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.
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.
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 New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
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.