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After Isaiah Thomas trade, Gordon Hayward sees a partner in Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving sets forth his conquest to unlock his potential with the Boston Celtics

Kyrie Irving has a grand plan to build a champion in Boston. At his introductory press conference Friday, he divulged his inner journey and conquest to become a winner on his own terms.

Woj: Isaiah Thomas declares he’ll be back as Cavs & Celtics negotiate over additional first-round draft pick

The Cavs and Celtics have reportedly begun to negotiate over an additional first-round pick to compensate for Isaiah Thomas’ hip injury, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Report: Cavs plan to re-open Kyrie Irving trade negotiations after Isaiah Thomas’ physical

The Cleveland Cavaliers have re-opened Kyrie Irving trade negotiations with the Boston Celtics after Isaiah Thomas’ physical in Cleveland, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Report: Isaiah Thomas’ Cleveland Cavaliers physical concerns puts Kyrie Irving trade at risk

Concerns over Isaiah Thomas’ physical has led to the Cleveland Cavaliers potentiallt reconsidering the Kyrie Irving trade.

Evan Turner on Isaiah Thomas: “Nothing ill should ever be said about that guy.”

After a report emerged that there were locker-room issues with Isaiah Thomas and anonymous former teammates, Evan Turner spoke with CelticsBlog about his admiration for IT.

Celtics trade Isaiah Thomas, Nets Pick, Jae Crowder and Ante Zizic to Cleveland Cavs for Kyrie Irving

The Celtics have pulled off another blockbuster trade, receiving Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and the 2018 Brooklyn Nets pick.

Brad Stevens discusses defensive potential of star Celtics prospects Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum

Celtics coach Brad Stevens joined The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix to discuss the defensive potential of his major prospects Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Brad Stevens embraces Gordon Hayward’s versatility with plans for infinite lineups

Brad Stevens discussed the endless posibilities to utilize his new star Gordon Hayward in the Celtics’ versatile lineups on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

Brad Stevens advises patience on Isaiah Thomas’ return from hip tear

Brad Stevens discussed Isaiah Thomas’ current health status on the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, saying he has not been completely cleared for training camp quite yet.

Los Angeles Lakers and Magic Johnson under investigation for tampering with Paul George

The NBA announced Sunday that the Los Angeles Lakers and Magic Johnson are under investigation for tampering with Paul George to faciliate his exit from the Indiana Pacers.

Boston Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas and Gerald Green win NBPA Players Voice Awards

The NBPA unveiled its 2016-2017 Players Voice Awards, with former Celtic Gerald Green earning his teammates’ vote for best Celtics teammate, while Isaiah Thomas won the Clutch Performer Award.

CelticsBlog x Sprayground Limited Edition Celtics Backpack Giveaway

CelticsBlog is teaming up with Sprayground to give away one amazing limited edition Celtics Banners Backpack!

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown shines in NBA Africa 2017 game

The youngest player on the floor, Jaylen Brown, shined for Team World as his team-high 15 points led to a 108-97 win over Team Africa.

Present to Future: Jaylen Brown finds basketball and familiarity in Johannesburg

A few days after arriving in South Africa, Jaylen Brown is still smiling. From Johannesburg, where he will represent the US at the 2017 NBA Africa game, Brown discussed entering the next stage of his career and life.

Kyrie Irving trade demand opens path to NBA Finals for Celtics

As Brian Windhorst’s report makes it abundantly clear that Kyrie Irving has demanded a trade in Cleveland, the path to the NBA Finals is opening for the Boston Celtics ahead of schedule.

Source: Celtics agree to deal with Shane Larkin

Boston Celtics have agreed to a deal with top Euroleague point guard Shane Larkin, sources tell CelticsBlog’s Jared Weiss.

Boston Celtics sign Paul Pierce to retire in green: "I’m a Celtic for life."

Paul Pierce signed a contract with the Boston Celtics Monday so that he can retire as a Celtic.

Sources: Boston Celtics to waive point guard Demetrius Jackson

Sources tell CelticsBlog that the Boston Celtics will waive point guard Demetrius Jackson as a roster casualty, making way for Abdel Nader and Semi Ojeleye.

Brad Stevens and Gordon Hayward reunite in Boston to finish what they started

When Gordon Hayward arrived at the airport in Boston during his free agency tour, he was reunited with a longtime friend and mentor. A few days later, he decided he couldn’t walk away from a partnership with Brad Stevens a second time.

Gordon Hayward recounts controversial day he joined Boston Celtics

In his introductory media conference call, Gordon Hayward explained the hectic day he agreed to join the Boston Celtics, the process leading up to it and his relationship with his coach, once again, Brad Stevens.

Ante Zizic slowly finding his tempo in Celtics Summer League win over Blazers

After sitting out the second half in the Celtics’ Vegas opener, Ante Zizic took some baby steps toward his potential as a force in the paint in the Celtics’ 70-64 win over the Blazers Sunday. Summer League coach Walter McCarty spoke with CelticsBlog about Zizic’s development.

Report: Celtics agree to 1-year deal with C Aron Baynes

Shams Charania of The Vertical reports the Celtics are using their remaining room exception to sign veteran center Aron Baynes to a 1-year/$4.3 million deal.

Jayson Tatum emulates Paul Pierce in Celtics Summer League Win over Lakers

As Jayson Tatum got his first taste of the Celtics-Lakers rivalry in front of a raucous Lakers crowd, he put together his most complete performance yet as his coach saw shades of Paul Pierce.