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Draymond Green: ‘Kelly Oubre got suspended for Kelly Olynyk flopping’

The Kelly Olynyk-Kelly Oubre Jr. battle continues to simmer, with the Wizards crowd chanting for the suspended Oubre and booing the non-suspended Olynyk throughout Sunday night’s Game 4. The reverse …

Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas getting help from Kobe Bryant

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas is getting some tips on his game from Kobe Bryant and praise from some of basketball’s biggest s tars. The 5-foot-9 Thomas, who has been …

UPDATED: Fri., April 28, 2017, 10:17 p.m.

Isaiah Thomas to head to sister’s funeral after Game 6 vs Bulls

Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas plans to attend his sister’s funeral on Saturday without missing any games in Boston’s first-round playoff series against Chicago.

Day after sister’s death, Isaiah Thomas plays for Celtics

Isaiah Thomas took the floor to a deafening cheer for the Boston Celtics’ playoff opener against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night, just a day after his sister was killed …

NBA Capsules: LeBron James leads Cavaliers to rout of Celtics

LeBron James had 36 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers ran past the Boston Celtics 114-91 on Wednesday night to move back into first place in …

UPDATED: Fri., March 24, 2017, 11:23 p.m.

NBA Capsules: Devin Booker sixth in NBA to reach 70 – but Celtics beat Suns anyway

Devin Booker scored 70 points, becoming the sixth different player in NBA history to reach that total, but the Boston Celtics got 34 points from Isaiah Thomas and outlasted the …

NBA Capsules: Isaiah Thomas leads Boston Celtics past Cleveland Cavaliers

BOSTON– Isaiah Thomas scored 31 points, including the go-ahead free throws, as the Boston Celtics outlasted LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-99 on Wednesday night.

Little big man: Isaiah Thomas a full-fledged All-Star

All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics has a shot at setting a franchise scoring record – and maybe even NBA MVP honors as well. Thomas is averaging 29.9 …

Clippers’ Paul Pierce starts in emotional Boston farewell

Paul Pierce walked back onto the parquet floor one last time, dropped to his knees at center court and gave the Boston Celtics leprechaun logo a big kiss.

Celtics, reach deal to put GE logo on uniform

The Boston Celtics will take to the parquet court next season wearing a GE logo on their uniforms. The Celtics are the third NBA team to announce a deal to …

Ray Allen, the top 3-point shooter in NBA history, retires

Ray Allen won championships in Boston and Miami, made one of the most memorable shots in NBA Finals history and has more 3-pointers than anyone who ever played in the …

Boston appears out of running for 2017 NBA All-Star Game

Boston is apparently out of the running for the 2017 NBA All-Star game, which became available after the league decided to move the event out of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Celtics land Horford for four years, $113 million

Al Horford ended the waiting game with a simple tweet: “Celtic Pride,” it said, followed by 18 shamrocks. The number might not have been a coincidence.

Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas avoids suspension for swipe at Atlanta’s Dennis Schroder

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas says he hasn’t been suspended for taking a swing at Atlanta’s Dennis Schroder during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

Celtics say F Olynyk will miss 2 weeks

Boston Celtics forward Kelly Olynyk has a right shoulder injury that will keep him out for about two weeks.

Stevens good example of NBA’s global reach

In less than six months, Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens will be on the sideline in six different countries. He’s perhaps the best current example of the NBA’s international reach. …

AP source: Celtics trade Rajon Rondo to Mavericks

The Celtics traded point guard Rajon Rondo to Dallas on Thursday night, cutting ties with the last remnant of Boston’s last NBA championship while giving Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks …

In brief: Chandler Parsons, Mavericks hang on to beat Celtics 118-113

NBA: Chandler Parsons scored 29 points, including a key 3-pointer, to help host Dallas beat Boston 118-113 Monday night. Avery Bradley had a chance to tie with three free throws …

Kelly Olynyk scores 25 as Celtics roll past Cavs

Rookie Kelly Olynyk matched a career high with 25 points and the short-handed Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-99 on Saturday night. Avery Bradley also scored 25 points for …

Celtics pleased with Olynyk’s progression

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge stood in the middle of a tunnel near the Orleans Arena court, waiting for the postgame celebration to conclude following Gonzaga’s win over BYU in …

In brief: Trail Blazers hand Celtics their 8th straight loss

NBA: LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and 13 rebounds Saturday night as the host Portland Trail Blazers handed the Boston Celtics their eighth straight loss, 112-104. The Trail Blazers (28-9) …

Celtics, Nets finalize blockbuster deal

NEW YORK – The blockbuster breakup of the Boston Celtics is complete. Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett are Brooklyn bound. The Nets and Celtics finalized their draft-night trade Friday, a …

End of era as Celtics rebuild

BOSTON – Letting Doc Rivers go to the Los Angeles Clippers was the first sign. Getting rid of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett clinched it. The Boston Celtics are rebuilding.

Olynyk drafted 13th, ends up Celtic

All things considered, Kelly Olynyk landed in the right spot in the NBA draft. Home.

UPDATED: Thu., June 27, 2013, 9:41 p.m.

Olynyk’s stellar season pays off as he lands with Celtics

Kelly Olynyk ended up with the Boston Celtics after being taken by the Dallas Mavericks with the 13th overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night.

Celtics edge Clippers; move to 4-0 without Rondo

NBA: Paul Pierce scored 22 points and Boston held off a late comeback to beat visiting Los Angeles 106-104 and improve to 4-0 since losing Rajon Rondo for the season …

To the Finals: Heat top Celtics 101-88 in Game 7

MIAMI – LeBron James finally got a Game 7 victory, on his third try. Next up, the NBA finals – and his third try at that elusive first championship. A …

In brief: Rondo leads Celtics’ charge over Magic

NBA: Rajon Rondo scored 11 of his 26 points in the third quarter when the Boston Celtics capitalized on Orlando’s cold shooting to take charge and go on to a …

Celtics beat Lakers in rematch of NBA finals

LOS ANGELES – Paul Pierce says the Boston Celtics had no reason to discuss their heartbreaking loss in Game 7 of the NBA finals last summer before they returned to …

Morrison works out for Celts

NBA: Former Mead High and Gonzaga standout Adam Morrison was among a handful of players working out Wednesday at the Boston Celtics’ practice. Rashad McCants, Trenton Hassell, and Cuttino Mobley …