Danny Ainge becomes #drivebydunkchallenge's latest victim
The Celtics GM was put on a poster by his own son and had the guts to post the video on Twitter.
2017 ScheduleAll times ET
2017 Schedule
53-29, 1st in Atlantic
- 3/31W 117-116
- 4/2W 110-94
- 4/5L 114-91
- 4/6L 123-116
- 4/8W 121-114
- 4/10W 114-105
- 4/12W 112-94
- 4/16L 106-102
- 4/18L 111-97
- 4/21W 104-87
- 4/23W 104-95
- 4/26W 108-97
- 4/28W 105-83
- 4/30W 123-111
- 5/2W 129-119
- 5/4L 116-89
- 5/7L 121-102
- 5/10W 123-101
- 5/12L 92-91
- 5/15W 115-105
- 5/17L 117-104
- 5/19L 130-86
- 5/21W 111-108
- 5/23L 112-99
- 5/25L 135-102
- Full Schedule
Celtics' Jaylen Brown shows off his bounce in drive-by dunk challenge
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown put his own spin on the drive-by dunk challenge by surprising two people shooting hoops in the street.
Brown dunks on unsuspecting people (0:29)
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
How's Isaiah Thomas spending his offseason? Devouring game film at midnight on a Friday in July, evidently. Thomas' wife, Kayla, playfully posted a video of Thomas watching late-night film on her Instagram in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Former first-round pick Jared Sullinger is in New York this weekend playing in The Basketball Tournament, looking to show NBA teams that he's in top shape again. Sullinger, a free agent, was injured in the preseason last year in Toronto and returned to the team in poor shape. He was subsequently moved to Phoenix, which released him. Sullinger is playing in the tournament, which has a $2 million prize on the line, with the Scarlet and Gray -- an Ohio State alumni team. The Scarlet & Gray play tomorrow at LIU Brooklyn in the TBT Super 16 round.
Lowe Post: Russillo On Offseason, LeBron, More
Zach talks to ESPN's Ryen Russillo about Cleveland's offseason, LeBron's future, Boston, the Pelicans, and much more.
Source: Celtics to sign free-agent guard Larkin
The Celtics will sign free-agent guard Shane Larkin, a league source confirmed to ESPN.
Warriors just the latest in a long line of superteams (1:38)
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Marcus Morris knows how to endear himself to a new fan base. During an introductory conference call on Wednesday, Morris said: "How could I be upset about going to the Boston Celtics? Paul Pierce has always been my favorite player." Morris said he has reached out to Pierce. "The first thing he said to me when we talked, he said I was gonna love it [in Boston]," said Morris. "That's all I needed to hear."
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Gordon Hayward is just one of 11 signings the Celtics will make this summer (if you include Paul Pierce's ceremonial signing/retirement). Boston formally signed veteran big-man Aron Baynes on Wednesday. The Celtics have also inked rookies Jayson Tatum, Ante Zizic, Abdel Nader, and Semi Ojeleye. Deals for rookies Guerschon Yabusele and Daniel Theis should be completed soon. Boston also signed Kadeem Allen to one of two available two-way contracts.
The Celtics called on their ultimate weapon to bring Gordon Hayward to Boston
The Celtics pulled out all the stops during their free-agent pitch to Gordon Hayward. But in the end, it came down to master recruiter Brad Stevens and the power of the Butler Bulldogs connection.
He's coming home
Paul Pierce was the face of the Celtics during his time in Boston, and his numbers as a Celtic were nothing short of impressive.
The last time Stevens coached Hayward (2:35)
Paul Pierce's one-day in Boston spent reflecting, retiring and trolling Danny Ainge
After a career spanning nearly two decades with four franchises, Pierce returned to where it all started to retire as a Boston Celtic. As The Truth begins his next chapter, he fondly looked back at 15 years in green.
Bobby Marks ESPN
Creative use of the stretch provision by the Celtics on the contract of Demetrius Jackson. Boston exercised the 2019-20 non-guaranteed team option on Jackson one day prior to waiving the former second round pick. Exercising the option allowed Boston to stretch the contract over seven years and not five. The cap hit per year is $92,857 instead of $130,000.
Pierce signs deal to retire as 'a Celtic for life'
The Celtics announced Monday that they have signed Paul Pierce to a contract so the 10-time All-Star can retire with the team where he spent his first 15 seasons in the NBA.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Boston Celtics announce they've signed Paul Pierce, who officially retires as a member of the Celtics.
Mavs advance to summer league semis
Yogi Ferrell (20 points) and Nicolas Brussino (18 points) led the 5-0 Mavericks to a 91-74 win over the Celtics, who finish 4-1 in Las Vegas. No. 9 draftee Dennis Smith Jr. shot just 1-for-6 from the field with three points for Dallas, while No. 3 pick Jayson Tatum did not play for Boston.
Summer League Rookie Report: Jayson Tatum
Tatum showed the scoring and rebounding skills that made the Celtics trade down to take him, averaging 20 points and nine rebounds per 36 minutes.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Celtics say Jaylen Brown (quad), Abdel Nader (calf), Jayson Tatum (patellar tendonitis), and Ante Zizic (hamstring) are out vs. Dallas.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
The Celtics are finalizing a series of roster moves that will overhaul the back end of their roster. Boston is signing 2016 second-round pick Abdel Nader and 2017 second-round pick Semi Ojeleye to four-year deals while waiving Demetrius Jackson. Once the team finalizes an agreement to keep 2016 first-round pick Guerschon Yabusele stateside (he was stashed in China and the G-League last year), it will soon be at 15 players signed for the upcoming season. A look at their current depth chart, using Brad Stevens' preferred three-position system:
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Gordon Hayward will wear No. 20 for the Boston Celtics, meaning the number will not be retired for Ray Allen. No one had worn that number since Allen bolted for Miami in 2012.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Danny Ainge on waiting for Gordon Hayward's decision: "It was nerve-wracking, quite honestly. I think that we were hopeful. We felt like we had a great meeting with him July 2 and had a good day with him. … We were just on pins and needles the whole [July 4] until we finally got the word."
Hayward: Had 'special feeling' about Celtics
The Celtics formally signed Gordon Hayward to a four-year, $128 million maximum contract after a series of transactions to free up the necessary cap space.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(3) | Jayson Tatum | SF | Duke |
| 2(7) | Semi Ojeleye | SF | SMU |
| 2(23) | Kadeem Allen | PG | Arizona |
| 2(26) | Jabari Bird | SG | California |
2016-17 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Toronto | 51 | 31 | .622 | 2 | W4 |
| New York | 31 | 51 | .378 | 22 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 28 | 54 | .341 | 25 | L8 |
| Brooklyn | 20 | 62 | .244 | 33 | L2 |
Team Leaders 2016-17
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game108.07th
Rebounds Per Game42.027th
Assists Per Game25.24th
Points Allowed105.415th
Injuries
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2014-15 | 40 | 42 | .488 |
| 2013-14 | 25 | 57 | .305 |
| 2012-13 | 41 | 40 | .506 |