The National Basketball Association's franchise in Boston, Massachussets, USA, the Celtics were founded in 1946. They are one of the league's marquee franchises, having won 16 NBA Championships, including 8 straight from 1959-1966. Hall Of Famers who have played for the Celtics include Nate Archibald, Larry Bird, Walter A. Brown, Bob Cousy, Dave Cowens, John Havlicek, Tom Heinsohn, Bailey Howell, K. C. Jones, Sam Jones, Clyde Lovellette, Ed Macauley, Pete Maravich, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish, Andy Phillip, Frank Ramsey, Arnie Risen, Bill Russell, Bill Sharman and Bill Walton.
Boston Celtics, L.A. Clippers: Are Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett headed west?One thing is certain: It appears inceasingly unlikely Rivers will coach Celtics next year.
Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics Should Pull the Trigger on Deal with Los Angeles ClippersCOMMENTARY | During the season, there were various trade rumors involving both the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers that never came to anything material. Things like this float around all the time, and we rarely see these kind of blockbuster deals happen.
The Boston Celtics Should Not Consider Vinny Del Negro If Doc Rivers LeavesCOMMENTARY | Reports have recently been circulating regarding the future of Doc Rivers, the current head coach of the Boston Celtics. While Rivers is still under contract for another three years, there is doubt that he will want to commit to coaching a team surrounded by question marks.
Could DeAndre Jordan Rise to Stardom on the Boston Celtics?COMMENTARY | DeAndre Jordan may finally get a chance to prove he is worth the four-year, $43 million contract extension he signed in 2011, if he is indeed traded to the Boston Celtics.
Best Potential Replacements for Doc Rivers If He Bolts Boston CelticsIf the Boston Celtics and Doc Rivers part ways over the next few days, with both sides getting what they want from the breakup, the team will have an important question hanging over its head: Who's the Celtics' next head coach? Replacing someone whose nine season tenure was wildly successful is nearly impossible. What the Celtics need to do is pick someone who matches up nicely with the team's ...
Boston Celtics Alternative NBA Draft Prospects Team"The Boston Celtics need a center and should take a sure thing like Gorgui Deing . Or maybe they should gamble on the physical potential of Steve Adams." "No, it?s obvious Boston needs scoring. Hopefully Shabazz Muhammed slips all the way down to pick 16. He could be the second coming of Paul Pierce, who also slipped to Boston 15 years ago." "Are you crazy or did you not watch the playoffs? It?s ...
Boston Celtics: Doc Rivers Won't Make Decision Until Danny Ainge Makes MovesCOMMENTARY | Many questions remain unanswered regarding the immediate future of the Boston Celtics. Nobody knows for certain what direction the organization will go, or what the roster will look like by the end of the summer. Coach Doc Rivers' decision to stay with Team Green, however, may hinge completely on the answers to these questions.
Making the Call on Boston Celtics' 5 Toughest Offseason DecisionsWith uncertainty looming around every corner, no NBA team is facing as many tough decisions as the Boston Celtics . With the exception of perhaps the Los Angeles Clippers , no team is realistically facing the prospect of losing its coach and veteran stars in one fell swoop. As wild rumors swirl around the sports world, the mysterious picture of what the 2013-14 Celtics will look like has become ...
L.A. Clippers, Boston Celtics in talks about Doc RiversDoc Rivers could be headed to Los Angeles? / David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics are engaged in discussions about a deal that would send forward Kevin Garnett to the Clippers and give them the right to hire Celtics coach Doc Rivers, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.
Top 5 Coaches in Boston Celtics HistoryAmid swirling reports that Doc Rivers is seriously considering stepping down after nine years as the head coach of the Boston Celtics , it seems only appropriate to determine where Rivers ranks amongst the Boston Celtic coaching greats. There have been a total of 16 coaches in the 67-year history of the Celtics franchise. However, only six were part of the 17 banners that have been raised to the ...
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The Celtics are part of two of the NBA's greatest historical rivalries, with the
Los Angeles Lakers and
Philadelphia 76ers.
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