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Celtics suspend coach Ime Udoka for season, won't guarantee his return to club

The Celtics said Thursday night that Udoka was suspended for “violations of team policies." Earlier in the day, two people with knowledge of the matter said Udoka was being sanctioned...

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Sep 22, 2022

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka speaks to Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Ime's way: Celtics' Finals run a product of coach's vision

The Celtics’ transition from a team that has gone from just outside the top tier of the Eastern Conference to one that's four wins way from the franchise’s 18th NBA...

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Jun 1, 2022

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum celebrates after his team defeated the Toronto Raptors during an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Celtics Oust Raptors In Game 7, Head To East Finals Vs. Heat

The Celtics dethroned the NBA champions, with a 92-87 score in Friday night's game, and are heading to the Eastern Conference finals.

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Sep 12, 2020

Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Boston Athletes And Coaches Reflect On The Mental-Health Perils — And Promise — Of Pro Sports

On Monday morning, members of the Boston Celtics turned over a conference space to discuss the sometimes hostile relationship between sports and the mental health of their players.

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Nov 4, 2019

Looking To Make A Comeback, Celtics Start Season Against 76ers

NBC Sports Boston's Celtics reporter Kyle Draper joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Jack Lepiarz to talk about the season ahead.

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04:02Oct 23, 2019

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, pictured in 2011, is the co-founder of MIT's annual Sports Analytics Conference. (Pat Sullivan/AP)

Before China Uproar, NBA's Daryl Morey Was Known For Sports Analytics At MIT

The Houston Rockets general manager is a pioneer in the field of sports analytics — relying more on hard data than scouts' eyes to evaluate players. Morey taught a class...

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03:55Oct 10, 2019

Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations, speaks with reporter Shira Springer at WBUR’s CitySpace on Friday. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Boston Celtics' Danny Ainge On Last Year's Disappointing Season And Team Chemistry

Ainge discusses his life, the disappointment of last season, the addition of Kemba Walker, and the hiring of women Kara Lawson as assistant coach and Allison Feaster as director of...

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Sep 7, 2019

President Trump presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former NBA basketball player and coach Bob Cousy, of the Boston Celtics, during a ceremony in the Oval Office Thursday. (Alex Brandon/AP)

Trump Awards Medal Of Freedom To Celtics Legend Bob Cousy

The 91-year-old played for the Celtics from 1950 to 1963, winning six league championships and the 1957 MVP title.

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Aug 23, 2019

Celtics Fall To Milwaukee Bucks, Ending Championship Hopes

The dream of a Boston championship slam -- all four major professional sports teams winning a title over one year -- is dead, at least for now, with the Celtics'...

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04:20May 9, 2019

Bob Ryan Remembers Celtics Great John Havlicek

One of the all-time greats of basketball, John Havlicek, has died. He played for the Celtics for 16 seasons; half of them ended in NBA championships for the team. Longtime...

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04:31Apr 26, 2019

Boston Celtics Take On The Playoffs

Kyle Draper, the host of Celtics pregame and postgame on NBC Boston, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the game.

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04:49Apr 14, 2019

Boston Celtics point guard and top scorer Kyrie Irving (Winslow Townson/AP)

As The Up-And-Down Celtics Begin Their Playoff Run, All Eyes Are On Irving

The team's up-and-down play and chemistry issues this season have raised questions about the virtuoso point guard's leadership.

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04:44Apr 12, 2019

Celtics To Face Off Against 76ers In Possible Post-Season Preview

NBC Sports Boston reporter Kyle Draper joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Bob Oakes to talk about the game.

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04:09Mar 20, 2019

Celtics Look Ahead To Playoffs

Kyle Draper reports on the Celtics for NBC Sports Boston and talked to Bob Oakes to preview the game on Morning Edition.

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04:22Feb 21, 2019

Celtics forward Gordon Hayward, seen here during a preseason game, is back after his season-ending injury last year. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Expectations Are High In Boston As The Celtics Tip Off Their Season

Here are five things to keep in mind as the regular season begins.

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05:10Oct 16, 2018

Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird appears for his arraignment on domestic violence charges at Brighton Municipal Court on Thursday in Boston. (Angela Rowlings /The Boston Herald via AP, Pool)

Prosecutors: Boston Celtics Player Jabari Bird Choked And Kicked Girlfriend

Bird was held on $50,000 bail at his arraignment Thursday on domestic violence-related charges.

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Sep 13, 2018

Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman, left, shoots against Texas A&M forward Robert Williams during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament regional semifinal Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Los Angeles. Williams was drafted by the Boston Celtics at the NBA draft Thursday night. (Alex Gallardo/AP)

Celtics Pick Texas A&M's Robert Williams In NBA Draft

"He's a rim-protector and a rebounder, and he can play above the rim on both ends of the court," Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said.

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Jun 22, 2018

Boston Celtics' Marcus Morris (13) goes for a rebound with Cleveland Cavaliers' Jordan Clarkson (8), left, and LeBron James in the first half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Cleveland. (Tony Dejak/AP)

Cavaliers Clobber Celtics To Get Within 2-1

The Cavaliers looked like a different team on their home court, tightening the Eastern Conference finals with a Game 3 victory over Boston on Saturday night.

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May 20, 2018

Celtics Win Game 1 Of East Finals

The Celtics couldn't have dreamed up a better start to the NBA Eastern Conference finals against the Cavaliers.

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04:57May 14, 2018

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives against the defense of Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals, Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Boston. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Celtics Take Game 1 Of East Finals, Beating Cavaliers 108-83

With injured stars Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving on the bench in street clothes, the Celtics continued their stunning run this season with what may have been the most surprising...

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May 14, 2018

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Celtics suspend coach Ime Udoka for season, won't guarantee his return to club

Ime's way: Celtics' Finals run a product of coach's vision

Celtics Oust Raptors In Game 7, Head To East Finals Vs. Heat

Boston Athletes And Coaches Reflect On The Mental-Health Perils — And Promise — Of Pro Sports

Looking To Make A Comeback, Celtics Start Season Against 76ers

Before China Uproar, NBA's Daryl Morey Was Known For Sports Analytics At MIT

Boston Celtics' Danny Ainge On Last Year's Disappointing Season And Team Chemistry

Trump Awards Medal Of Freedom To Celtics Legend Bob Cousy

Celtics Fall To Milwaukee Bucks, Ending Championship Hopes

Bob Ryan Remembers Celtics Great John Havlicek

Boston Celtics Take On The Playoffs

As The Up-And-Down Celtics Begin Their Playoff Run, All Eyes Are On Irving

Celtics To Face Off Against 76ers In Possible Post-Season Preview

Celtics Look Ahead To Playoffs

Expectations Are High In Boston As The Celtics Tip Off Their Season

Prosecutors: Boston Celtics Player Jabari Bird Choked And Kicked Girlfriend

Celtics Pick Texas A&M's Robert Williams In NBA Draft

Cavaliers Clobber Celtics To Get Within 2-1

Celtics Win Game 1 Of East Finals

Celtics Take Game 1 Of East Finals, Beating Cavaliers 108-83