Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks for a shot against the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum is a smooth operator

Making the case for Jayson Tatum’s All-Star and All-NBA candidacy

Celtics’ Kemba Walker leaves game on stretcher after scary collision

This time, the Boston Celtics’ backcourt depth is a good thing

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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Semi Ojeleye #37, Brad Wanamaker #9, and Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics look on against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 30, 2019 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Who is filling in for the NBA’s latest injured stars?

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics in action against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on April 03, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Grand Rounds: Breaking down injuries to Gordon Hayward and more

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Gordon Hayward’s fractured hand is a major bummer for him and the Celtics

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Buddy Hield, Jaylen Brown earn rookie contract extensions

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03: Caris LeVert #22 of the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks looks on prior to a preseason game at Barclays Center on October 3, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

The most interesting players in the NBA’s Atlantic Division

BOSTON, MA. - JANUARY 23: Jaylen Brown #7 and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics celebrate during the second half of the NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the TD Garden on January 23, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

Do the Celtics have the pieces to be a good defense?

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics in action against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on April 03, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Celtics need the best version of Gordon Hayward

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 1: Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets attends the game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Los Angeles Sparks on August 1, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Schedule 2019-20: When does Kyrie Irving play the Celtics?

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 21: Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (20) warms up before today's game. The Indiana Pacers host the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of Round 1 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs at Bankers Life Field House in Indianapolis on April 21, 2019. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Gordon Hayward needs to come off the bench for the Celtics to contend

BOSTON - DECEMBER 23: Celics Kyrie Irving defends against Hornets Kemba Walker (R) during the first quarter of play at TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 23, 2018. (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Signing Kemba Walker is Danny Ainge correcting his own mistake in Boston

MILWAUKEE - MAY 8: Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) looks off during the third quarter. The Milwaukee Bucks host the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference NBA Semi-Finals at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on May 8, 2019. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Celtics interested in 3-team deal involving Kyrie Irving, Kemba Walker

Jaylen Brown, deconstructed

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 23: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Boston Celtics on March 23, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA free agency rumors: Celtics have emerged as Kemba Walker suitor

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics takes questions from members of the media after a team workout at the Auerbach Center in Boston, Massachusetts on April 24, 2019. (Staff Photo By Christopher Evans/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

List: Best Kyrie Irving quotes from next season

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 19: Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) and Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) talk during a break in the fourth quarter. The Indiana Pacers host the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of Round 1 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs at Bankers Life Field House in Indianapolis on April 19, 2019. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Expected Kyrie Irving, Al Horford departures forcing Celtics rebuild

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Brandon Clarke #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs drives against RaiQuan Gray #1 of the Florida State Seminoles during the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at Honda Center on March 28, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

NBA Draft 2019: 5 targets for the Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 07: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets looks to pass the ball while guarded by Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of a game at TD Garden on January 7, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving reportedly prepared to join Brooklyn Nets

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 8: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving is destined for NY after signing with Roc Nation

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 12: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans stands on the court during the second half of a NBA game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Smoothie King Center on March 12, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Milwaukee Bucks won the game 130 - 113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Rich Paul says Anthony Davis won’t commit to the Celtics long term

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 28: Former Boston Celtics player Paul Pierce smiles before The Sports Museums 17th running of The Tradition sports awards ceremony at TD Garden in Boston on Nov. 28, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Paul Pierce finally comes clean about famous ‘wheelchair’ moment

BOSTON, MA - MAY 3: Kyrie Irving #11 and Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics stand for the National Anthem before Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2019 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Terry Rozier stops just short of calling out Kyrie Irving

Kyrie checks out, Lakers are a laughingstock, NFL Draft gets catfished

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 8: Nikola Mirotic #41 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a play against the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bucks blow out Celtics in Game 5, move onto Eastern Conference Finals

BOSTON, MA - MAY 6: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2019 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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