Like many a modern sports media dust-up, the latest that has sprung up around Celtics star Jaylen Brown has the feel of a tempest in a teacup once it gets closer examination. Still, discussion around Brown and whether he is underrated has resulted in old Celtics villain Isiah Thomas accusing ESPN mouth Stephen A. Smith…

Mavericks vs Celtics live updates: Top moments, highlights from NBA Finals Game 2 Jordan Mendoza Richard Morin Jeff Zillgitt USA TODAY     The Boston Celtics threw the first punch – and it was a big one. The Celtics won Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals with a 107-89 rout over the Dallas Mavericks….

Before we start the 1969 Finals we must get the context of what happend. Here are quotes from Tom Hawkens and Wilt Chamberlain about that season. The Butch-Wilt feud polarized not only the 1969 Lakers but the town. Chamberlain used to rip Van Breda Kolff in the Herald Examiner, which became known as “Wilt’s paper.”…

There wasn’t a whole lot to be upset about for the Boston Celtics during the 1985-86 season. Led by Larry Bird, the Celtics won 67 games and won their second championship in three years. A big part of that 1986 title was Bill Walton, acquired at the beginning of the season in a trade involving…

The Boston Celtics aren’t concerned with anything over the next few weeks other than capturing an NBA title, but summer is coming regardless of how the Finals play out, and with it the opportunity for the team to deepen an already talented roster.   Jayson Tatum becomes extension-eligible this offseason and locking him down on…

Insider: Lakers will offer Dan Hurley around $100 million to be their head coach. Just when the 2024 NBA Finals were about to begin, the NBA world received some big news when it was reported the Los Angeles Lakers were in pursuit of University of Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley.   To that point, it…

Chet Walker, a Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls great enshrined in the Naismith Hall of Fame, has died, his former teams confirmed Saturday. He was 84 years old.   Walker, nicknamed “Chet the Jet” for his speed on the court, earned NBA All-Star honors in seven of his 13 seasons as a professional, winning a…

There’s arguably no bigger X-factor to the NBA Finals than Boston Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday, who’ll be tasked with guarding Kyrie Irving. The eight-time All-Star is averaging 22.8 points and 5.2 assists per game through 17 postseason appearances with the Dallas Mavericks. When asked about his approach or strategy when it comes to guarding Irving,…

Delonte West, a former NBA guard and first-round draft pick for the Boston Celtics, was photographed in a new mugshot after he was arrested in Virginia on June 6. Fox News wrote that he looks “unrecognizable” in the “shocking” mugshot. “He did not appear as NBA fans probably remember,” Fox reported. Here’s how West looked…