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After a disappointing regular season, where the Boston Celtics finished in 7th place, they were eliminated by the Brooklyn Nets in the first round. The whole postseason consisted of Jayson Tatum carrying the Celtics offense. Not having Jaylen Brown was a big loss, but it was obvious that even with him the Celtics couldn’t compete […] READ MORE
After a week or so of haggling, the Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics finally agreed to terms of a deal that sent Gordon Hayward to Charlotte. The Hornets also acquired two future second-round picks in exchange for a $28.5 million Trade Exception (TE). It is the largest TE in NBA history. Correction Trade exception is $28.5M Still the largest […] READ MORE
The future is impossible to predict, especially in the NBA. When looking at some NBA teams, it’s easy to see that they have the brightest futures in the league. For instance, the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers were bottom five in the league just three years ago; both squads now have championship aspirations and […] READ MORE
Although ranking the top 30 NBA players in today’s game is an incredibly difficult task, The Last Word on Pro Basketball staff has taken it on. Debuting at number 18 in the countdown in Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. Top 30 NBA Players Number 18 – Jayson Tatum Perhaps the greatest Celtic of all-time (outside […] READ MORE
The Boston Celtics have been a headline-stealing organization over the past several years, for better or for worse. From the improbable Eastern Conference Finals run to the Isaiah Thomas trade to the Kyrie Irving fiasco, the Celtics have remained a hot topic in the NBA world. Now, with a new season on the horizon, Boston […] READ MORE
According to Marc Stein, the Boston Celtics have emerged as a potential suitor for star point guard Kemba Walker. The Celtics could very well lose both Kyrie Irving and Terry Rozier to free agency, leaving a huge hole in the backcourt. Boston Celtics Emerge as Potential Landing Spot for Kemba Walker Rumors of Irving’s departure […] READ MORE
The Boston Celtics had a rollercoaster draft night. They sent the 20th pick to the Philadelphia 76ers for two other picks, and then sent one of those (plus Aron Baynes) to the Phoenix Suns for a future pick from the Milwaukee Bucks. They cleared eight million dollars in cap space in the process and landed some […] READ MORE
Two years ago, the NBA world was caught by surprise when two-star point guards were dealt by their respective teams. After increasing tension in Cleveland, Kyrie Irving demanded a trade from the Cavaliers. Cleveland was forced to trade their star player that offseason, hoping they could avoid drama leading into the start of the next […] READ MORE
Boston Celtics‘ general manager Danny Ainge addressed the media Wednesday afternoon for the first time since his April heart attack. He held a press conference to discuss the immediate future of the franchise. Ainge did not announce any earth-shattering news on Kyrie Irving or Anthony Davis (though he did speak on Iriving in general) but instead […] READ MORE
So Jimmy Butler is now a Philadelphia 76er. There is now a “Big 3” in Philly. What does that mean for the rest of the eastern conference? Simple, total chaos. With the 76ers now equipped with its version of a three-headed monster, all other conference contenders must take notice. These are possible consequences to the blockbuster […] READ MORE