Stadium News

Breaking News from the Bench to the Bleachers

Boston Celtics

Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s return tour hits the pitch for Brazil-France friendly

> >

Recently, the Boston Celtics picked up a huge win by knocking off the Oklahoma City Thunder at home, ending their 12-game winning streak in the process. Jayson Tatum was solid in this one, scoring 19 points to go along with 12 rebounds and seven assists in the win. On Thursday, a friendly soccer match between […] The post Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s return tour hits the pitch for Brazil-France friendly appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreCeltics star Jayson Tatum’s return tour hits the pitch for Brazil-France friendly

Jaylen Brown, Derrick White injury status casts dark cloud on availability for Celtics vs. Hawks

> > >

The Celtics are coming off perhaps their best game of the season as they had a convincing 119-109 victory over the streaking Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night. The Celtics fell behind by double digits early in the game before turning things around thanks to their solid defense and a 31-point effort by team leader Jaylen […] The post Jaylen Brown, Derrick White injury status casts dark cloud on availability for Celtics vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreJaylen Brown, Derrick White injury status casts dark cloud on availability for Celtics vs. Hawks

8 players that every NBA team would protect from an expansion draft

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

The NBA’s expansion to 32 teams is a near certainty now. All 30 owners voted unanimously in favor of exploring adding two more teams to the league. Said teams would play in Seattle and Las Vegas, and the next step in the process will be a bidding war to take control of these new organizations. […] The post 8 players that every NBA team would protect from an expansion draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read more8 players that every NBA team would protect from an expansion draft

Boston Celtics Make Jaylen Brown Announcement Before Hawks Game

> > >

On Friday night, the Boston Celtics will host the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden.The Celtics are coming off a 119-109 victory over the OKC Thunder (also at home).Jaylen Brown finished with 31 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and two steals while shooting 9/17 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 39 minutes of […] The post Boston Celtics Make Jaylen Brown Announcement Before Hawks Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreBoston Celtics Make Jaylen Brown Announcement Before Hawks Game

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault points finger at defense after Celtics loss

> > >

BOSTON — After a 119-109 loss on the road, which snapped a 12-game winning streak, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault gave the Boston Celtics all the credit for outplaying the defending champions on the road. Daigneault also addressed the Thunder’s second-half struggles against the Celtics, which helped keep the Thunder at bay in the […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault points finger at defense after Celtics loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreThunder’s Mark Daigneault points finger at defense after Celtics loss

Jaylen Brown’s hilarious reason behind Jayson Tatum’s absence from stream

> >

Jaylen Brown has turned Twitch into a window into his world, giving fans more than basketball. His streams show how he thinks, how he processes moments, and how he values things beyond the game. That mindset showed up a few weeks ago when he reacted to Jayson Tatum’s return from injury. Brown didn’t focus on […] The post Jaylen Brown’s hilarious reason behind Jayson Tatum’s absence from stream appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreJaylen Brown’s hilarious reason behind Jayson Tatum’s absence from stream

Boston Celtics Make Rare History in Latest Win

> > > > > > >

The Boston Celtics earned an impressive victory at home over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. The win marked the team’s 48th of the season (25th at home) and its seventh in the last 10 games. Boston is getting closer to catching the first-seeded Detroit Pistons, who continue to be without NBA MVP candidate Cade Cunningham. […] The post Boston Celtics Make Rare History in Latest Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreBoston Celtics Make Rare History in Latest Win

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal forced to release statement over claims he sent Sabrina Carpenter lewd DM messages

> > > > > > >

SHAQUILLE O’NEAL has released a statement after claims arose that he sent lewd DMs to Sabrina Carpenter. The NBA legend has denied that he sent the messages to the pop…

Read moreNBA legend Shaquille O’Neal forced to release statement over claims he sent Sabrina Carpenter lewd DM messages

Celtics took it to ‘different level’ in win over Thunder, per Joe Mazzulla

> > >

The Boston Celtics delivered one of their most stellar performances of the season in their 119-109 victory over defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder. Boston snapped the league’s longest active streak of 12 wins, pushing themselves to 48-24 for the season. The impressive manner in which the win came was also acknowledged by Celtics head […] The post Celtics took it to ‘different level’ in win over Thunder, per Joe Mazzulla appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreCeltics took it to ‘different level’ in win over Thunder, per Joe Mazzulla

Thunder’s Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum bond over minutes restriction struggles

> > >

BOSTON — In only his second game since returning from a hamstring injury that kept him out since the All-Star break, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams reacted to Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s return from a ruptured Achilles. Tatum helped the Celtics secure a 119-109 win at TD Garden on Wednesday. Flirting with a triple-double, […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum bond over minutes restriction struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreThunder’s Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum bond over minutes restriction struggles

NBC Sports Boston makes clever case for Jaylen Brown MVP

> > >

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics is making a late charge to win the NBA MVP award. And he made his biggest statement yet on Wednesday night. With Jayson Tatum slowly getting up to speed, Brown is still the top option on the Celtics. He led Boston to a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder Read more... The post NBC Sports Boston makes clever case for Jaylen Brown MVP appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Read moreNBC Sports Boston makes clever case for Jaylen Brown MVP

Jaylen Brown shares honest Jayson Tatum assessment after Celtics win vs. Thunder

> > >

BOSTON — The fact that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is less than a year removed from an Achilles rupture has loomed over every game he’s entered since returning to action this season on March 6. But, it felt less prevalent on Wednesday night during a 119-109 win over the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder. […] The post Jaylen Brown shares honest Jayson Tatum assessment after Celtics win vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreJaylen Brown shares honest Jayson Tatum assessment after Celtics win vs. Thunder

Thunder Announce Massive Jalen Williams News

> > > > > >

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams was back in action Wednesday for just the second time since sustaining a hamstring strain early last month.Williams, 24, has been limited to just 28 games this season.The All-NBA swingman missed the first 19 games to start the year because of a surgically-repaired right wrist. Williams injured his shooting […] The post Thunder Announce Massive Jalen Williams News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreThunder Announce Massive Jalen Williams News

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Free-Throw Comment on Jaylen Brown Raises Eyebrows

> > >

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did not need many words to stir conversation. After matchups between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics, his comments on Jaylen Brown’s free-throw success landed with subtle weight.The moment came shortly after Brown’s strong outing against Oklahoma City, where he dropped 34 points and earned 14 trips to the line. It also […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Free-Throw Comment on Jaylen Brown Raises Eyebrows appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreShai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Free-Throw Comment on Jaylen Brown Raises Eyebrows

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Drops Candid Take on Lakers’ Luka Doncic

> > >

The Boston Celtics walked off TD Garden’s parquet Wednesday night having delivered one of their best wins of the season. They had snapped Oklahoma City’s 12-game winning streak, erased a double-digit deficit, and sent a message to the rest of the league. The locker room had every reason to feel good about itself. Jaylen Brown […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Drops Candid Take on Lakers’ Luka Doncic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreCeltics’ Jaylen Brown Drops Candid Take on Lakers’ Luka Doncic

Celtics Get Encouraging Jayson Tatum Update After Thunder Win

> > >

The Boston Celtics needed Wednesday night to mean something. Oklahoma City arrived at TD Garden riding a 12-game winning streak, holding the top spot in the Western Conference, and carrying the kind of momentum that makes road venues feel smaller. The stakes were clear before tip-off. What followed was one of the Celtics’ most impressive […] The post Celtics Get Encouraging Jayson Tatum Update After Thunder Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreCeltics Get Encouraging Jayson Tatum Update After Thunder Win

Celtics Get Honest Admission From SGA After Thunder Showdown

> > >

The Boston Celtics walked into Wednesday night at TD Garden with something to prove. The Western Conference leaders, the Oklahoma City Thunder arrived in Boston riding a 12-game winning streak. The matchup carried plenty of anticipation before tip-off. It delivered on every bit of it. OKC jumped out early, building a 13-point lead behind crisp […] The post Celtics Get Honest Admission From SGA After Thunder Showdown appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreCeltics Get Honest Admission From SGA After Thunder Showdown

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Has Blunt Take on Jaylen Brown After Thunder Win

> > > > >

After the Celtics beat the Thunder, Jayson Tatum had a lot of praise for Jaylen Brown, especially for his growth as a No. 1 scoring option. The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Has Blunt Take on Jaylen Brown After Thunder Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreCeltics’ Jayson Tatum Has Blunt Take on Jaylen Brown After Thunder Win