Celtics

Podcast: Yes, the messenger matters when it comes to Kyrie Irving – Bedard with Toucher & Rich 06.17.20

The Pitino Files: Taking one of the biggest draft busts in Celtics history

Coming off a 35-47 record in 1999-2000, the Celtics suffered their seventh straight losing season overall and third straight since Rick Pitino took control. He entered the summer of 2000...

Completed Q&A: B-Robb on Celtics/NBA 6.17.20

For the first time in weeks, there is some uncertainty creeping in about the potential resumption of the NBA season. We will chat about that, the Celtics and whatever else...

Bedard: When it comes to Kyrie Irving and the NBA restart, the messenger definitely matters, and other Monday musings

Some musings for a Monday as we've now gone 97 days since a game was played in a North American pro sports league, with some Red Sox prospect talk, the...

Jayson Tatum is a leading voice about one critical concern of NBA restart plan

Jayson Tatum is set to earn the biggest contract extension in Celtics history at the conclusion of the 2019-20 regular season, assuming he gets there in a healthy state. As...

NBA Notebook: Will NBA players return to play amid Kyrie Irving’s push to question restart?

The NBA restart plan is very much in the planning and negotiation stage with the players union, but there had been minimal talk of any dissension from NBA players after...

Winning Plays Podcast: NBA restart concerns

Brian, Michael and Rich discuss the reported new potential concerns of NBA players regarding playing in the bubble environment in Orlando. Will the two sides find enough common ground to...

Ranking the Ainge trades: The best of the best (No. 5-1)

Danny Ainge has made 60 trades since being hired as the president of basketball operations for the Celtics in May 2003. With no basketball on the horizon until July, BSJ...

Ranking the Ainge trades: Game-changers featuring the Jayson Tatum heist (No. 10-6)

Danny Ainge has made 60 trades since being hired as the president of basketball operations for the Celtics in May 2003. With no basketball on the horizon until July, BSJ contributor...

Podcast: B-Robb talking Celtics/NBA on Felger and Mazz

Talked some Celtics and NBA with Felger and Mazz on the first hour of the show this afternoon. Interview begins at the 24:00 minute mark

Completed Q&A: B-Robb on Celtics/NBA 6.10.20

Some Celtics are back to work at the Auerbach Center as the schedule begins to ramp up towards a return to play next month in Orlando. Fire away your Qs...

Ranking the Ainge trades: Good business (No. 15-11) – A key gamble and turning Jiri Welsch into Rajon Rondo

Danny Ainge has made 60 trades since being hired as the president of basketball operations for the Celtics in May 2003. With no basketball on the horizon until July, BSJ contributor...

NBA Notebook: Revisiting 15 Celtics predictions for 2020

While the 2019-20 regular season has not officially come to a close just yet, the time feels right to take a look back at some of our predictions for 2020...

Winning Plays Podcast: Breaking down the NBA restart plan

Brian and Rich discuss several Celtics taking part in protests and activism over the past week before getting into the full NBA restart plan that was just approved by the...

9 things to know about the NBA’s restart plan and how it impacts Celtics

The NBA board of governors voted Thursday to approve a 22-team format and resume the 2019-20 season in Orlando. The league will next look to get approval from the Players...

Why the NBA restart plan format is a win for the Celtics

The NBA finally has admired to settle on a restart plan per multiple reports on Wednesday. After weeks of rumors, a 22-team format is expected to be proposed and passed...

Brad Stevens praises activism of Celtics players: ‘I think it’s been great’

Brad Stevens praised those players and the entire organization’s response over the past few days. He was also part of a call with all 30 NBA head coaches over the...

Completed Q&A: B-Robb on Celtics/NBA (6.4.20)

The NBA may end up having the green light to resume by the end of the week so let’s start to get ready in the meantime. Any Qs on Cs,...

Ranking the Ainge trades: The good deals (27-16) – From Gary Payton and Rick Fox to Rajon Rondo

Danny Ainge has made 60 trades since being hired as the president of basketball operations for the Celtics in May 2003. With no basketball on the horizon for at least...