5 Bold NBA Predictions For 2017
The NBA saw more than its fair share of surprises in 2016. What will happen in 2017?
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The NBA saw more than its fair share of surprises in 2016. What will happen in 2017?
The Celtics have come up empty in their eight opportunities this season to get wins against the league's elite. They hope to change that tonight in Cleveland.
Gerald Green provided an energy boost off the bench on Tuesday night, receiving a standing ovation from Celtics fans.
Isaiah Thomas is in the midst of his second straight career year, and he earned more recognition on Monday from the league for his impressive play by being named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
The Celtics won for the fifth time in six games.
The Celtics will be back in action on Christmas day for the first time in four years on Sunday, kicking off a slate of five featured games for the league in the yearly national showcase.
In case you don't feel like watching A Christmas Story all weekend, here's some sports action to get you away from the family for a little while.
Sunday marks the 30th time the Celtics are featured on the NBA's marquee day, so they have a lengthy history if waking up, opening presents and then hitting the hardwood.
The Celtics could use a player of DeMarcus Cousins' talent, but could the big man handle the city's tough media landscape?
The Celtics finally have their signature win of the 2016-17 season, thanks to a giant performance from Isaiah Thomas.
A late-game ejected meant Isaiah Thomas had to watch the closing minutes of the Celtics' 105-95 win over the Miami Heat from the locker room on Sunday. The NBA admitted that decision was a mistake on Tuesday.
With so many great NBA moments in 2016, how can anyone narrow it down to the best? Thanks to LeBron, Steph and Kyrie, just like this.
Saturday's "Celtics @ 7" on 98.5 The Sports Hub examined Thomas's return and role with the club going forward. Should he be considered a trade candidate to further Boston's push for Banner 18?
Amir Johnson has been a fixture in the Celtics starting lineup, but his hold on that spot is loosening.
Brian Robb attempts to calm everyone down after the Celtics' three-game losing streak against some of the league's elite squads.
Danny Ainge had a lot to say in a lengthy chat with WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Adam Kaufman, touching on the start of the Celtics' season to his approach at the trade deadline.
The basketball world has lost one of their most colorful people, as longtime NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager has died at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer.
Danny Ainge really wants to morph into that "Trader Danny" persona and bring a superstar to Boston. But he may have fallen a little too in love with some of his young players.
The Celtics (13-12) lost for the third straight game and the 11th consecutive time to San Antonio.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens had a tough call to make on Saturday night, and it had nothing to do with any plays on the hardwood.
Isaiah Thomas is out with a groin injury and the Celtics' woes on the glass, defensively, and in the paint continue to be consistent trends for this year's team.
Isaiah Thomas is used to playing through injuries, so missing his second straight game with a groin injury is not easy on the Celtics guard.
Celtics play-by-play man Mike Gorman joined Toucher & Rich on Friday to preview Boston's matchup with Toronto, and break down the team's lineup without Isaiah Thomas on the floor.
Celtics president Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday to discuss the team's play without Isaiah Thomas on Wednesday, and Marcus Smart's warning from the league over his flopping.
Marcus Smart has been warned about his flopping.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A potentially rabid fox attacked a woman in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday in an incident that was captured on video.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
"Bob's Burgers" actor Eugene Mirman said Friday that he is doing "relatively alright" after crashing his car into a New Hampsire toll booth.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
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.
Easter is Sunday. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
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.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Boston, which had won four straight, got a goal from Fraser Minten. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the loss.
Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night.
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.