Stevens prepares all year for the deadline, making the rush of the week leading up to it less hectic for him.

Marcus Smart describes electrifying Celtics Game 2 locker room feud

Smart agreed with teammates that the blowup in the locker room reportedly centered around his frustrations showed that the Celtics care.

Brad Stevens consistent in Celtics moment of crisis for better or worse

A 1 a.m. meeting, subtle challenges and respect all the way. You may want Brad Stevens to turn red and explode as the Celtics crisis, but that won’t make the team respond any more than they already are.

Marcus Smart transition block helps Celtics escape Raptors 92-87

The Celtics shot 13-for-23 from the free throw line, bricked threes all night, but Grant Williams and the starters escaped the series on defense as Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combined for 50 points.

The Celtics need to beat the Raptors in crunch time

Outside a self-sabotaging Raptors finish in Game 2, the Celtics have only won the blowouts in this series. Tonight they’ll need an elite effort in the clutch to close out the champs.

I miss Ray Allen and the Celtics should too

The Celtics should go all-in next season to embrace Allen as part of their history — and that may even include putting his jersey in the rafters.

Until the NBA returns let’s do what we can to help the world heal

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Doc Rivers blames himself for not making Ray Allen amends

Rivers wishes he pushed harder for Allen to be involved in the Paul Pierce jersey retirement. “I really thought that Ray should’ve been there.”

Marcus Smart will donate blood plasma to COVID-19 research

Smart was cleared of coronavirus and now his antibodies could lead to a possible treatment of the virus currently ravaging the world.

With basketball in the balance, Jaylen Brown puts everything in perspective

Sports will come back. The Celtics will come back. This is bigger than that.

Grant Williams fitting in as Celtics small ball center

Montrezl Harrell’s thunderous dunks on Grant Williams revealed the rookie’s limitations as an NBA center. However, the Celtics still won his critical overtime minutes against the Clippers as Brad Stevens continues to experiment with his big men.

Career Daniel Theis night drives Celtics to 127-117 win over Timberwolves

Timberwolves’ pick-and-roll defense implodes and opens a lane for Daniel Theis to grab 25 points and 16 rebounds in spite of foul trouble.

Celtics’ trade deadline showed not all negotiations are created equal

Other teams acquired pieces for packages Danny Ainge could seemingly match, but trading isn’t simply a question of “beating” other offers.

Celtics Make No Deadline Trades at Perfect Time to Consolidate

Boston also appears in perfect position to make a run at the NBA Finals with no overwhelming competitors for No. 2 in the east.

Boston Celtics interested in Evan Turner if he’s bought out

The Celtics saw Evan Turner play his last game with the Hawks on Monday night. Now he’s heading to the Timberwolves in the biggest NBA trade since 2000.

Gordon Hayward and Celtics hold off late Hawks charge 123-115

Hayward delivered clutch shooting and key passes late and finished 9-of-16 with 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Grant Williams added 13 points after Daniel Theis hurt his ankle.

Boston Celtics ready for rise of zone defense in the NBA

Brad Stevens used some himself, but as others use it on as many as 10% of their defensive possessions, it forced him to make it a major point of emphasis in training camp.

Celtics avoid Warriors runs and win 119-104

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Gordon Hayward all score 18+ in the return of the wings. Marcus Smart closed the game with four late threes off the bench.

Trading Gordon Hayward makes no sense for Celtics

Celtics benefit from having three prolific wings, who at their best are impossible for other teams to cover simultaneously. Hayward may be struggling, but should not be a trade chip.