Pelton mail: Examining Marcus Smart's shooting
There might reason for optimism about Smart's shooting, but with each passing year it becomes less likely he'll translate his free throw accuracy to the longer distance.
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Preseason
2018 Schedule
53-29, 1st in Atlantic
Ainge ready for new season with new-look roster (3:17)
Melo trade puts OKC in superteam conversation (1:44)
Does OKC lead the NBA in star power?
Measuring by All-Star appearances alone, no other NBA team has a more decorated trio of players than the Thunder after their trade for 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony.
Irving doesn't let rain stop him from getting comfortable in Boston
Kyrie Irving has had an eventful offseason; add car trouble to the list.
Irving heaps praise on rookie Tatum (0:48)
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Kyrie Irving is very excited about rookie Jayson Tatum. "I'm serious when I tell you guys that that dude is a bad dude. He's a BAD dude."
Irving explains why he was late to meeting with Stevens (0:39)
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Kyrie Irving had some car troubles getting to the Celtics' practice facility this week. Plenty of Bentley University students were willing to help but he was still 45 minutes late to meet with Brad Stevens.
Jackson believes in Kyrie to lead Celts (1:24)
Worst NBA superstar breakups in the past 30 years: 2012 Celtics
The Ubuntu feeling that Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo enjoyed ended when Allen departed to the rival Miami Heat without notice. There's been some reconciliation since, but bad blood remains.
Future Power Rankings: NBA teams, from 1 to 30
How will your team perform the next three seasons? Kevin Pelton and Bobby Marks forecast the future for every NBA franchise.
Celtics looking like a brand-new team (0:45)
BPI indicates Celtics are East favorites
New-look Boston shows the greatest improvement among Eastern Conference teams and, not coincidentally, is the conference's top-ranked squad.
Big names in new cities shaped the NBA offseason (1:52)
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
During Boston's crazy offseason, Jaylen Brown turned to Al Horford. "He's been in the league 10-plus years and he said he's never seen anything like this before, said Brown. "So I was interested in hearing it from his perspective. It's going to take some time to jell."
Morris twins' accuser pressed on his motives
Erik Hood, who has accused NBA players Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris of beating him in 2015, testified Tuesday that his relationship with the twins became strained because of a misinterpreted text message.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Jaylen Brown eager to have non-basketball conversations with new teammate Kyrie Irving. And while he joked Tuesday about how ‘his eyes" might support Irving's flat Earth theory, he quickly noted on Twitter, "I wouldn't trust my eyes if I were you."
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Jaylen Brown: "I can't wait for this year, it's going to be super exciting. I'm super eager to get on the court. I wish the season was starting tomorrow."
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown not ready to fully commit but he's open-minded to new teammate Kyrie Irving's Flat Earth theory. "For what my eyes tell me, the world may appear to be flat. Kyrie may very well have a point."
How much do Gordon Hayward and Al Horford actually earn?
A proposed amendment could raise Massachusetts state taxes on earners above $1 million from 5 percent to 9 percent beginning in January, thus affecting how much Hayward and Horford will actually take home.
Kyrie's cryptic answers raise questions about LeBron (2:02)
Was Kyrie forthcoming about Cavs exit? (1:35)
Kyrie on the upswing?
Although he wasn't the star in Cleveland, Kyrie Irving was a vital part of the Cavs' offense last season, posting career highs in multiple notable stats. Will he continue his success in his first season with the Celtics?
Is this about LeBron James? Kyrie Irving offers insight into his trade request
During a revealing interview on First Take, the former Cavaliers star detailed the motives behind his trade request that shocked the NBA this summer.
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
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 |
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