With James Harden, the Nets just reeled in the biggest fish. While the move doesn't guarantee a ring, the pressure is now on Danny Ainge and rival GMs.
A nod to rookie Payton Pritchard, who looks like the Celtics' most impactful mid-round pick in years. Plus: why are the C's playing so many close games?
By Sean Sylver, 98.5 The Sports Hub Danny Ainge should host one of those ubiquitous home renovation shows. Entering his 18th season as head of basketball operations for the Celtics, he’s overseen multiple gut jobs of the Boston roster. The needle dropped on the greatest hits of "Trader Danny's" sledgehammer when he moved veteran All-Star Antoine Walker…
Sean Sylver recaps the 2020 NBA Draft, where many Celtics fans were hoping for fireworks from Danny Ainge and didn't even wind up with a sparkler. Again.
With the winds of change blowing in the East, Marcus Smart is perhaps Boston's most valuable trade chip. Should the Celtics move a modern franchise icon?
Trade rumors are swirling around Gordon Hayward. In the haste to move on, consider the possibility that he might be a key piece when the Celtics are finally ready.
By Sean Sylver, 98.5 The Sports Hub “Am I allowed to put my arm around you when you’re on the bench?” “Of course. I’m a statue.” “Can I put my son in your lap?” “Of course. I’m a statue.” So went the exchange - ten years ago - between Fred Toucher of the Toucher & Rich program…
The Celtics have been the most successful NBA franchise with 17 championships. But the Lakers are on the verge of another, so it's about to get crowded.
The Heat are hungry, while the Celtics haven't looked ready for the big stage ahead of Game 3. Down 0-2 in the conference finals, can they turn it around?
With the Bucks gone, the moment has arrived for the Celtics against the Raptors. But they must take it "one game at a time" and set the tone with defense.
Did the 76ers tank their way into a playoff matchup with the Celtics? However we got here, the first round showdown between the two rivals begins Monday.
By Sean Sylver, 98.5 The Sports Hub The Celtics are .500 since play resumed in the Disney bubble. That mark isn't going to help push them past the Raptors for the 2-seed, nor does it place them in imminent danger of falling behind the Heat to fourth in the East. The Green appear content to head…
By Sean Sylver, 98.5 The Sports Hub At long last, the Boston Celtics resume their 2020 season Friday night against the Eastern Conference-leading Milwaukee Bucks. While it’s unclear if the NBA season will make it to the finish line, the starting line is in sight and - at least for now - we can get…
By Sean Sylver, 98.5 The Sports Hub Game 7. Celtics-Lakers. Ten years ago, a scenario dreamed out in millions of driveways and municipal parks over half a century became a reality. The NBA’s two most decorated franchises - winners of the past two Larry O’Brien trophies - were locked in an old school slugfest that could…
By Sean Sylver, 98.5 The Sports Hub Just weeks after wrapping up The Last Dance, Michael Jordan’s tribute to Michael Jordan, ESPN’s 30 for 30 series took the DeLorean back to the late 90's last night with Long Gone Summer, a recounting of MLB’s historic summer of 1998. The home run chase between Mark McGwire and…