CelticsBlog 9 hours ago
Celtics Practice Report: Gordon Hayward says they’ll be butterflies tomorrow night
With Opening Night just one day away, the Celtics held their final preseason practice at the Auerbach Center. The Boston Celtics held practice at the Auerbach Center on Monday afternoon with Opening Night just over 24 hours away. We heard from Brad Stevens, Gordon Hayward, Marcus Smart, and Al Horford ahead of Tuesday night’s season opener. Hayward hasn’t played a meaningful basketball game in close to a year, and he was very honest when asked what he’ll be feeling tomorrow night. The Celtics’ all-star forward said he’s excited, but also a “little bit anxious and a little bit...
CelticsBlog Oct 10, 2018
Celtics Practice Report: Gordon Hayward gives update on the status of his back (video)
Hayward says he felt the best he has all preseason during Tuesday’s practice. BRIGHTON - The Boston Celtics held practice at the Auerbach Center on Wednesday afternoon, where we heard from Gordon Hayward, Al Horford, and Brad Stevens prior to the workout. Hayward gave us an update on his back, while saying that his body felt as good as it has all preseason yesterday. In terms of his back injury, the all-star forward said it felt better today, despite finding out that it’s going to be a process due to not playing for so long. Hayward said that it’s gotten progressively worse, which...
The Republican Oct 9, 2018
Boston Celtics' Al Horford is oldest player on roster, but team believes his best days are still ahead
Al Horford may be the oldest player on the Boston Celtics roster, but the team is excited about his future.
CelticsBlog Oct 8, 2018
Gordon Hayward goes deep on his rehab process
Gordon Hayward talks mental side of rehab and rediscovering his rhythm on the court The Athletic dropped its first installment of their Gordon Hayward docuseries detailing his return and the struggles he faced on his return to the Celtics. In the first episode, Hayward recounts the night of the injury with cameo’s from Semi Ojeleye, Al Horford, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, and Brad Stevens recounting their emotions at the time of the injury. Hayward gets into the process of surgery and some of his initial fears such as whether he could ever have a career again. Photo by...
CelticsBlog Oct 7, 2018
What will the Celtics do with their team option for Guerschon Yabusele?
Will the bear keep dancing in Boston beyond this season? The Boston Celtics find themselves at a bit of a crossroads with 2016 first round pick Guerschon Yabusele. Yabusele was drafted 16th overall and was immediately labeled one of the steals of that draft. He then spent a year overseas in China, before signing his rookie scale contract with Boston in the summer of 2017. This puts Yabusele on the Celtics books through 2021-22, with the final two seasons (2020-21 and 2021-22) being team options. The Celtics roster has grown quite expensive, largely due to max contracts for Al Horford in...
CelticsBlog Oct 6, 2018
Celtics go out with a whimper 113-102 in preseason finale against the Cavs
The Celtics, missing Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving, followed up their last preseason embarrassment with more embarrassment. The Boston Celtics played the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. The Cavaliers won 113-102. The Good: Al Horford looked like his usual self, making the right pass, defending well and maintaining composure when faced with adversity. He finished with 10 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists in 21 minutes Marcus Morris showed off how important it is to have such a deep team, especially for a team looking to be playing in June. He shot the ball well, defended...
ClutchPoints Oct 2, 2018
Al Horford active, Kyrie Irving out vs. Cavs
The Boston Celtics are set to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in preseason play on Tuesday night, but it sounds like they’ll be without the services of their star point guard. Sherrod Blakey of NBC Sports reports that Kyrie Irving will be held out for rest. There is also a bit of good news, however. Al […] The post Al Horford active, Kyrie Irving out vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog Oct 2, 2018
Celtics’ bench foreshadows strength of depth
The Celtics’ 2nd quarter surge on Sunday night gives a glimpse of the dangers of their second unit After a slow first quarter, the Celtics looked a bit out of sorts with chemistry even harder to come by without their anchor Al Horford who was sitting out with a sore wrist. Heading into the second quarter, the team threw out an interesting lineup of Marcus Smart, Terry Rozier, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Morris, and Daniel Theis. The result? A dominating 40-25 Celtics quarter which included a 9-0 run, Tatum scoring 13 points in a little over 3 minutes, and 5-position switching that stifled a lot...
CelticsBlog Oct 1, 2018
Banners Broadcast 52: Early preseason reactions and overreactions
Chris Grenham and Nick Gelso discuss everything Celtics through their first two preseason games. The Boston Celtics are 1-1 through their first two preseason games of the 2018-19 season, and there has been plenty of news to unpack. From Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward’s return to the floor, to Al Horford’s right wrist sprain, there has been no shortage of talking topics during the past week. On the latest episode of the Banners Broadcast, Chris Grenham and Nick Gelso dive into the first half of the Celtics’ preseason slate. Listen to the show weekly on iTunes, Stitcher, or...
www.bostonherald.com Oct 1, 2018
Rookie Robert Williams delivers late in Garden debut
Subtitle: Thrown into action, makes three key playsAt least Robert Williams recognizes the height of the ladder he’s about to climb.“Coach just threw me out there,” the rookie center said of getting a rare chance to play with veterans during Sunday night’s exhibition win over Charlotte. “There was no time to really think about situations like that. The most important factors are learning how to play rather than learning style of play. Just how to read through.”With Al Horford out for the night with a sprained right wrist, Williams made his Garden debut midway through the third...
The Republican Oct 1, 2018
Boston Celtics Injuries: Al Horford 'good to go' vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving out
Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is healthy for the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Kyrie Irving will sit.
CelticsBlog Oct 1, 2018
Celtics Practice Report: Al Horford says he’ll play on Tuesday vs Cleveland
We heard from Brad Stevens, Terry Rozier, Al Horford, and Marcus Georges-Hunt on Monday at the Auerbach Center. BRIGHTON - Boston Celtics center Al Horford missed Sunday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets due to a right wrist sprain. The 32-year-old spoke to the media following the team’s practice on Monday afternoon and said that he’s feeling much better and will be good to go on Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. “Went through practice, so, good to go for tomorrow,” said Horford. Brad Stevens and Terry Rozier spoke as well at the Auerbach Center, both emphasizing the...
ClutchPoints Oct 1, 2018
Celtics making most of luxury to take it slow with Robert Williams
The Boston Celtics will be patient with the development of rookie Robert Williams. They can afford to not rush him along as he is pretty far back in the rotation playing behind guys like Al Horford and Aron Baynes. Celtics president Danny Ainge put it this way, per A. Sherrod Blakeley of NBC Sports Boston: “We’re […] The post Celtics making most of luxury to take it slow with Robert Williams appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 30, 2018
Al Horford thinks Robert Williams’ defense will earn him minutes
Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is not a person who tries to mince words. As it reflects in his no-nonsense attitude on defense and offense, it clearly shows that the five-time All-Star is not someone to trifle with on the court. Recently, Horford may have stated something surprisingly interesting about their young rookie Robert […] The post Al Horford thinks Robert Williams’ defense will earn him minutes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NESN.com Sep 30, 2018
Al Horford Details What Impresses Him Most About Robert Williams
The Celtics have plenty of reason to be excited about Robert Williams. Boston used its lone selection in the 2018... Read More »
