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January 15, 2021

Mazz: Kyrie Irving is nothing but a big baby

And so this time, Kyrie engineered his own operation, recruiting Kevin Durant and signing with his favorite team as a child, the Nets. And he’s not happy now, either. Not long after Kyrie went AWOL for reasons only Kyrie understands, the Brooklyn Nets this week acquired the ballooning James Harden, adding fat to an escalating grease fire.

January 13, 2021

James Harden traded to Brooklyn Nets in NBA megadeal

The NBA's two biggest circuses combined on Wednesday, when superstar James Harden was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets.

December 25, 2020

Nets superstars too much for Celtics in Christmas Day loss

After an emotional season-opening win on Wednesday, the Celtics came crashing back to reality in a 123-95 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Christmas.

December 19, 2020

Celtics know they have 'a lot of work to do' entering 2020-21 season

The Celtics have their work cut out for them, and no boos for Kyrie? Come on. More thoughts and notes from a blowout loss at TD Garden.

December 18, 2020

Celtics blown out by Nets in preseason finale, 113-89

This was one ugly night for the Celtics.

December 18, 2020

Celtics welcome Kyrie, KD to Boston for preseason finale

The Celtics will get a look at Brooklyn's new one-two punch in Friday's preseason finale at TD Garden.

December 2, 2020

Celtics to begin 2020-21 season against Bucks

We've known for a few days now that Celtics regular season basketball was less than a month away, but now the opener has an official date - and opponent.

December 1, 2020

The Celtics are getting a terrible Christmas gift

The Boston Celtics are getting a straight-up terrible gift this Christmas, according to an ESPN schedule leak.

November 30, 2020

Report: Celtics to hire Evan Turner as assistant coach

On Monday morning, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Celtics are "finalizing a deal" to bring on Evan Turner as an assistant coach.

September 18, 2020

Mazz: Celtics have nowhere to hide this time

The youngest and most talented of the Celtics are now being schooled, plain and simple, and they look soft and weak. They build sizable leads and blow them, and now, behind closed doors after another demoralizing loss, their locker room is erupting.

June 18, 2020

The problem with Kyrie Irving wanting to start his own league is how believable it is

Kyrie Irving reportedly proposed to players that they start their own league. His own teammates shot it down. But would it really shock you if he said it?

June 16, 2020

NBA players coalition releases statement: 'We are in this for unity and change'

Led by Kyrie Irving and Avery Bradley, the NBA players coalition released a statement on Monday night.

June 16, 2020

Kendrick Perkins tells Kyrie Irving to put his money where his mouth is

Kyrie Irving got called out by former Celtics player Kendrick Perkins over his role in the disruption of the return of the NBA.

June 12, 2020

Kyrie Irving doesn't want to go to Orlando: "I'm not with the systematic racism and the bulls--t"

Kyrie Irving gave his reasoning for not wanting the season to resume in Orlando later this summer.

June 12, 2020

Kyrie Irving is reportedly the 'driving force' in players raising concerns over NBA restart

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is at it again.

June 9, 2020

Kevin Durant won't return to Nets for 2020 playoffs

The timeline matches up for a potential comeback, but Kevin Durant said that he will not return for the 2020 NBA playoffs.

March 7, 2020

Former Celtic Kendrick Perkins takes another shot at Kyrie Irving following Kenny Atkinson firing

The Kendrick Perkins vs. Kyrie Irving rivalry is quickly becoming one of the best beefs currently going in the NBA.

February 27, 2020

Toucher & Rich: Danny Ainge cites 'more freedom' as force behind standout season

With another impressive performance Wednesday night in Utah Jayson Tatum, continues to inch closer and closer to NBA superstardom. While many fans and pundits seem surprised by he breakout second half, the man who drafted the 21-year-old Tatum is not among them.

December 20, 2019

Mazz: Stuffing the stocking with thoughts on Brady, Boston, the Bruins and Betts (and more)

If the Pats lose tomorrow, we’ll view the loss as sign that the Tom Brady era is coming to a close. But if they win – and if N’keal Harry and the offense continue to improve – we’ll wonder if Brady and the Pats have yet another Super Bowl tucked in their hip pads. And that is quite a dramatic contrast.

November 28, 2019