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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis (calf) focused on playoff return

The top-seeded Boston Celtics will open the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday without center Kristaps Porzingis, who vowed to recover from a calf injury "at a historic rate." Porzingis was diagnosed with a right soleus strain, which he sustained in the second quarter of Game 4 of Boston's first-round series against the Miami Heat.

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Substance over style: small ball, double bigs, and everything in between is an option for Boston

With Kristaps Porzingis most likely out for Round 2 and a minefield of teams on Boston’s path for Banner 18, the Celtics will have to play different styles to get where they want to go.

Boston Celtics News / FanNation Inside The Celtics / 18 hours ago

Kristaps Porzingis Discusses Mindset Amid Playoff Absence: 'It's Tough'

When he arrived in Boston last June, an exuberant Kristaps Porzingis told Inside The Celtics about the motivation of knowing the franchise viewed him as

NBA News / CelticsBlog / 2 hours ago

Luke Kornet put the clamps on Bam Adebayo

Luke Kornet finally got an opportunity to show what he could do in a playoff game, and he proved he’s more than just a replacement. Luke Kornet is too often relegated to the “funny guy.” The guy that does weird celebrations.

Boston Celtics News / ClutchPoints / 7 hours ago

Kevin Garnett drops truth bomb on Celtics impact of Kristaps Porzingis’ absence

The Boston Celtics did a good job of avoiding the upset and getting past the Miami Heat in the first round. The Heat made things interesting early as they stole game two on the road, but the Celtics won the next three games to win the series in five.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / 2 hours ago

Celtics' second round schedule set, opponent still unknown

The Magic and Cavaliers square off on Sunday for a chance to meet the Celtics in Round 2. Not unlike their wait for the eventual Play-In Tournament winner, the Celtics will have to be patient until the final day of the first round to find out their next opponent.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / 1 hour ago

Boston Celtics: Why Joe Mazzulla Believes Jayson Tatum Was Tremendous in the 1st Round Vs. Miami Heat Despite Inefficient Numbers

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla doubled down on Jayson Tatum’s eye-opening response to those who continue to question him and the team’s toughness.

Jayson Tatum News / ClutchPoints / 10 hours ago

Jayson Tatum’s hilarious new YouTube video has Celtics fans digging up his old content

First, there was “How to tie a tie.” Now, a second tutorial is up. Building on his viral YouTube video that fans dug up years ago, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is now teaching everyone the art of tying shoelaces.

NBA News / FanNation Inside The Celtics / 11 hours ago

A Look at Celtics' Full Schedule for East Semifinals vs. Cavaliers or Magic

On Wednesday night at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics started the Miami Heat's summer vacation, delivering a 118-84 haymaker to knock their conference rival out of the playoffs.

Boston Celtics News / FanNation Inside The Celtics / 15 minutes ago

Al Horford Evaluates Role Without Kristaps Porzingis: 'My Job Hasn't Changed'

With Kristaps Porzingis sidelined due to a soleus strain in his right calf that, based on the injury's recovery timetable, may keep him from suiting up in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Celtics will lean even further on Al Horford.

Jrue Holiday News / ClutchPoints / 7 hours ago

Jrue Holiday’s net worth in 2024

Jrue Holiday’s net worth in 2024 is $30 million. The former NBA champion has been with four teams in his NBA career and is looking to win another title in 2024 as the starting point guard for the Boston Celtics, the top seed overall.

Payton Pritchard News / FanNation Inside The Celtics / 2 hours ago

Payton Pritchard Reflects on Adjusting to NBA

Payton Pritchard is a key player in the Boston Celtics’ second unit. This season, the Celtics guard averaged a career-high 9.6 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.2 rebounds over 22.3 minutes per game. Last year, Pritchard played a career-low 13.4 minutes per game and reportedly requested a trade from Boston.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / 5 hours ago

3 Keys for The Celtics to Maintain Success Without Porzingis

In Game 4 against the Heat Kristaps Porzingis went down with a calf injury. Since then he’s officially been diagnosed with a soleus calf strain, the same injury Giannis Antetokounmpo recently dealt with.

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Celtics' Kristaps Porziņģis Says He's Week-to-Week with Calf Injury in NBA Playoffs · Bleacher Report

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Makes 1st YouTube Video in 11 Years, Recreates Viral Tutorial · Bleacher Report

'By: Jayson Tatum': Celtics star's shoe-tying tutorial goes viral · ESPN

Jayson Tatum News / FanNation Kicks / 4 hours ago

Jayson Tatum Teaches People How To Tie Their Shoes on YouTube

One of the coolest things about the current generation of athletes is that they have been on social media for most (if not all) of their lives. Fans can look back at the lives of their favorite athletes like a family scrapbook.

Oshae Brissett News / Hardwood Heroics / 3 hours ago

Boston Celtics bench player roasts Miami Heat fans for 'We want Boston' chants

Boston Celtics forward Oshae Brissett isn’t ducking any smoke, particularly from the Miami Heat fans who came after him when his team officially advanced to the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs after five games.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / 13 hours ago

Celtics Rout Heat To Reach Eastern Conference Semifinals

The Boston Celtics started their NBA playoff campaign with a resounding statement of intent. They avenged last season’s defeat by overpowering the Miami Heat 118-84 in Game 5, thereby securing a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on FanNation / 16 hours ago

NBA Champion Makes Bold Claim About The Boston Celtics

On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat by a score of 118-84 to win their first-round series 4-1. Before the game (on April 30), NBA Champion Nick Young sent out a post on X with a bold claim about the Celtics (and the Los Angeles Clippers).

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 26 minutes ago

NBA insider credits Celtics dominance to one unlikely player

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is flourishing alongside stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Derrick White's pre-bald and post-bald disparity is staggering

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Jaylen Brown News / Hoops Wire / May 1

Jaylen Brown On Celtics Bouncing Heat: ‘Wish It Could Have Been Four But We’ll Take Five’

In Boston, it seemed like the basketball universe might end after the Celtics lost Game 2 of their NBA playoff series at home to the Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 1

Celtics provide updated Kristaps Porzingis rehab timeline

Celtics provide updated timeline on Kristaps Porzingis injury

The Boston Celtics will be treading water with Al Horford until Kristaps Porzingis is healthy enough to return to action.

Celtics’ Brad Stevens named NBA’s Executive of the Year

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Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / 35 minutes ago

Celtics receive positive news on potential Porzingis return timetable

Out of all the possible options this is one the better outcomes for the Celtics. Porzingis could return in as soon as three weeks according to some thought (Giannis has been out with the same issue for 3 weeks and has now been "upgraded" to "doubtful," hinting that his return is close.) though I wouldn't bet too much on that.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / April 30