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.
A procession through Walpole Monday honored Rebel the community resource dog, who was killed in an accident at the police station.
Two sisters died in a fire in Bellingham, Massachusetts early Monday morning.
Texas leaned on timely hitting and steady pitching to close out its road trip with a much‑needed win.
There's a chance of severe thunderstorms in the Boston weather forecast.
The Scottish fans say Boston's hospitality has made the city feel like a home away from home during the World Cup.
Two sisters died in a fire in Bellingham early Monday morning.
A procession through Walpole Monday honored Rebel the community resource dog, who was killed in an accident at the police station.
There was a deadly shooting inside the Moonfish restaurant in West Dennis, Massachusetts over the weekend.
A sea of Scottish fans marched to Fenway Park in Boston Sunday after Scotland won its World Cup match.
The Scottish fans say Boston's hospitality has made the city feel like a home away from home during the World Cup.
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.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
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.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
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."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
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.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
The home of the New England Patriots and the Revolution has a new look as the World Cup gets underway.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.