Danny Ainge Fights Back On Isiah Thomas' Celtics-Pistons Handshake Snub Claim
While the Celtics did indeed slip off the floor in '88, Ainge said it had nothing to do with bad sportsmanship and everything to do with getting off the court safely.
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While the Celtics did indeed slip off the floor in '88, Ainge said it had nothing to do with bad sportsmanship and everything to do with getting off the court safely.
Whether or not the Celtics will be allowed to do that is not yet known. Marty Walsh expects a clearer picture coming on Monday.
Jaylen Brown says most NBA players want to return to the court soon, but they won't do so if it puts themselves -- or the public -- in danger.
The NBA is now one-third of the way back, at least in terms of voluntary workouts.
When the NBA tips off its 2021-22 season, the ball they use will look a little different.
A person familiar with the results of poll of NBA players taken by their union says there would be "overwhelming" support for any plan that has this season resuming in a safe way amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Before the 2017 NBA Draft, Jayson Tatum wasn't too thrilled at the possibility of playing in Boston. Luckily, Coach K stepped in and talked some sense into his one-year star at Duke, and the rest is history in the making.
With the NBA season on hold, Tacko Fall can't author the next chapter in his pro career. But he's using his downtime to spread some joy to younger NBA fans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wyc Grousbeck is optimistic the NBA will return sometime soon, but the league has to be safe when it comes to players and fans.
Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck has donated $1 million toward local efforts to develop a vaccine for COVID-19.
Disney World has long been considered one of the most magical places on the planet. Is it magical enough to save the NBA season?
Jayson Tatum can finally ball at home.
The NBA has pushed back plans that would allow teams to reopen their practice facilities for at least one week, and cautioned that the new target is far from set in stone.
The first step toward sports returning will happen this week. At least, it will be happening in some states.
The coronavirus pandemic hit home for Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who was the only player on the team to test positive for the virus. Now, he's doing what he can to give a little boost to those on the front lines.
While the NBA is currently shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, Danny Ainge is still hard at work. The Celtics president has a lot on his plate as he navigates these uncharted waters, and it's not just a gigantic serving from Chipotle.
In an editorial about the coronavirus pandemic, Celtics guard Jaylen Brown conveyed his message in hopes of inspiring people "to come together rather than drift farther and farther apart" while practicing social distancing.
Face coverings and masks are going to be a regular part of public life in North America for a while. The NBA is hoping to get an early jump on turning that reality into something positive.
Toxic" would probably be the best word to describe the feelings Ray Allen's former Celtics teammates hold toward him. But Allen is making it clear that those are not the feelings he shares for his former brothers in battle.
It has been over a month since Jayson Tatum and the Celtics last played in an NBA game, and in Tatum's case, played basketball at all.
Paul Pierce was entertaining throughout his matchup with Zach LaVine, but he didn't do so well on the court.
Like just about everyone else across the country, Gordon Hayward is trying to fill his time at home. With the Celtics and NBA season on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, the silver lining of it all is that it has given Hayward an opportunity to spend a lot of extra time with his family that he wouldn't normally be afforded during the season.
In a wide-ranging interview this week with The Associated Press, Garnett covered plenty of topics, including the announcement over the weekend that he officially is a member of the Class of 2020 for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, his relationship with fellow inductee Kobe Bryant, the coronavirus pandemic, and his plans for the next five and 10 years.
Celtics legend Paul Pierce will shake off some rust and put up shots to help fill the sports void during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ray Allen with hair, folks. Can you believe it?
Ground stops at airports in the New York City area are leading to major delays at Logan Airport in Boston.
Legal analyst Jennifer Roman weighed in on how Patrick Clancy's "60 Minutes" interview could impact Lindsay Clancy's potential second trial.
The UMass Dartmouth student accused of killing a football player from the school over the weekend will be sent to Rhode Island to face a murder charge.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports are delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Ground stops at airports in the New York City area are leading to major delays at Logan Airport in Boston.
The UMass Dartmouth student accused of killing a football player from the school over the weekend will be sent to Rhode Island to face a murder charge.
Legal analyst Jennifer Roman weighed in on how Patrick Clancy's "60 Minutes" interview could impact Lindsay Clancy's potential second trial.
Former President Barack Obama will be in Massachusetts Monday to speak at Salem State University.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
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.