The NBA Lottery Is Not Rigged, But Shady Process Lends Itself To Criticism
The NBA lottery is not rigged. However, this behind closed doors operation lends itself to criticism. Why can't the ping pong ceremony be televised?
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The NBA lottery is not rigged. However, this behind closed doors operation lends itself to criticism. Why can't the ping pong ceremony be televised?
Rich Keefe takes a look at who the Celtics have taken sixth overall, and other big names in the NBA drafted with the pick in the latest edition of "Keefer Madness."
Brian Robb joined The Adam Jones Show Tuesday night to discuss what the Celtics could do with the 6th overall pick in the NBA Draft.
The Boston Celtics will select sixth overall in the 2014 NBA Draft -- if they make that selection.
Fans rejoiced when news came out that the Celtics were primed to make a run at Minnesota's Kevin Love. But CSNNE's Mike Gorman just doesn't see it happening.
As fans watched the Boston Celtics lose 57 games during the 2013-14 season, there was always light at the end of the tunnel.
The lottery is still a few weeks away, but Mike Gorman joined Toucher and Rich to chat about the Celtics' draft plans.
Sean Deveney of The Sporting News joined Rich Keefe to discuss all things NBA playoffs and the quality of the upcoming NBA Draft class.
Word on the street is that the big cheeses at the NCAA and NBA have agreed on a new age requirement for playing pro ball. NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who really doesn't need the NCAA's approval, is increasingly vocal on the matter.
The Boston Celtics have started what will be the team's longest offseason since the 2006-07 season.
The Celtics are no longer playing games, but they still managed to rack up a loss to the Utah Jazz on Friday.
Scott Souza of the MetroWest Daily News was a guest of The Adam Jones Show on Thursday night to preview the offseason of the Boston Celtics as well as what is shaping up to be a "fascinating" draft night in the NBA.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Thursday, April 17.
A very busy offseason for the Boston Celtics starts today for Danny Ainge, and it starts with Rajon Rondo.
The upcoming NBA Draft class got a little stronger on Thursday morning, as star forward Jabari Parker announced he is leaving Duke for the NBA.
The NBA Draft lottery isn't until May 20, but even if you spend the next month hunting down four-leaf clovers, don't count on much luck being on the Boston Celtics' side when those ping-pong balls go bouncing.
Now that we're about to enter the offseason for the Celtics, it's clear Danny Ainge has a lot of decisions to make -- some of which could come via trade.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Friday, April 11.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Thursday, April 10.
Some fans don't wanna hear it because of their undying love for the team, but this latest loss was "perfect" for the C's in terms of their future.
CSNNE's Mike Gorman takes a look at the crop of college players who may end up wearing a Celtics uniform next season.
If you're a Celtics fan, you may want to take a seat and grab an empty brown paper bag.
Adam Kaufman started Saturday's "Celtics @ 7" with his thoughts on that debate, and said he also believes the Celts are in superior shape as compared to before Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen arrived.
One collegiate phenom has already tossed his name into June's upcoming NBA draft, which should make Celtics' fans feel a little more at ease about the upcoming crop of potential lottery picks.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester resident after troopers say they were driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 and several communities on Christmas Day while under the influence of drugs.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Some parts of Massachusetts could get six inches of snow Friday night into Saturday morning.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
Some parts of Massachusetts could get six inches of snow Friday night into Saturday morning.
Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester resident after troopers say they were driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 and several communities on Christmas Day while under the influence of drugs.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.