Golden State Of Mind 21 mins ago
Just how injured is Isaiah Thomas?
Isaiah Thomas had a phenomenal season last year, but his mysterious hip injury could keep him out for months, and possibly hinder his entire career. How does this affect the Cavaliers and their chief rival, the Warriors? Last year, Isaiah Thomas had one of the best offensive seasons in recent memory. He made the All-Star team and the All-NBA second team, leading the Boston Celtics to the first seed in the Eastern Conference. For an inconsistent Boston offense, Thomas dazzled with his play-making, scoring and late-game heroics throughout the season. But on March 15, Thomas suffered a...
Chowder and Champions 2 hours ago
Boston Celtics: Kyrie Irving is the perfect fit and here’s why
Kyrie Irving proved Monday why he is a perfect fit for the Boston Celtics, and it has nothing to do with his play on the court. I think it goes without saying that Boston is going to miss Isaiah Thomas dearly. He is a feisty competitor and poured his heart and soul into the Boston […] Boston Celtics: Kyrie Irving is the perfect fit and here’s why - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!
CelticsBlog Sep 16, 2017
The understudy and the rock: Could Jaylen Brown replace Avery Bradley? Is Aron Baynes the next Amir Johnson?
Boston’s new Big Three of Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward, and Al Horford are shoe-ins for the starting five, but who plays with them at tip-off? Juggling his starting lineup is nothing new to Brad Stevens. Due to injury, matchups, or just plain ol’ tinkering, the Celtics had 14 different starting fives last season. Stevens’ most used combination—Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder, Al Horford, and Amir Johnson—only started 36 games together. With Bradley and Johnson in Detroit and Philadelphia respectively and Thomas and Crowder in Cleveland, Brad Stevens will have to start...
CelticsBlog Sep 15, 2017
Celtics announce media day and training camp dates
We’re about 10 days away from Celtics basketball. The Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas blockbuster happened less than a month ago, and the Celtics’ media day is already 10 days away. Boston announced that they will have their media day on September 25th in Canton. Celtics officially announce Media Day for Sept. 25. We're just 10 days away people!— CelticsBlog (@celticsblog) September 15, 2017 On the 25th we’ll see all the players in their Celtics uniforms. Players will take pictures with each other and talk about the upcoming season, while the coaches and front office executives do...
CSN New England Sep 14, 2017
Isaiah Thomas jokes about having scouting report on Al Horford
Isaiah Thomas knows a thing or two about the Celtics.Now a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, IT commented on an Instagram post by Al Horford, giving
Plain Dealer Sep 12, 2017
Isaiah Thomas will appear as himself on 'Law & Order: SVU'
NBC confirmed Tuesday that the Cleveland Cavaliers new point guard, Isaiah Thomas, will appear on an episode of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," playing himself.
CelticsBlog Sep 12, 2017
Boston Celtics daily links 9/12/17
All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Charles Oakley sues Knicks owners, claiming defamationGlobe The Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade came at one of the worst possible times for NBA reporters: Vacation.Christopher L. Gasper: Celtics betting on Kyrie Irving — just as they did with Isaiah ThomasDon Chaney’s Houston home escaped hurricane damageLex Nihil Novi The Ticket CaresCelticsBlog Report: Jared Sullinger signs in China The Banners Broadcast: Celtics roster preview part twoAl Horford is the bridge between eras for the Boston CelticsShifting risk in...
CelticsBlog Sep 12, 2017
Al Horford is the bridge between eras
From Isaiah and Avery to Kyrie and Gordon, Al Horford is still in the middle of it all. In times of dramatic change, it is comforting to anchor oneself to a solid touch point to regain balance. The roster has changed so much this summer that I find myself using Al Horford as that touch point. He’s a solid, steady, and reliable performer, and he bridges the gap between last year’s team and this one. Two years ago the team’s identity was that of an upstart, overachieving group of underdogs. Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder, and Marcus Smart worked hard to earn the league’s...
CelticsBlog Sep 11, 2017
Could Kyrie Irving be the MVP next year?
Probably not, but you never know. According to Sports Illustrated’s Andrew Sharp, Vegas has put odds on the MVP race and puts Kyrie Irving’s chances at 25 to 1. Note: I have no idea if these are real or if Sharp is just having fun making up numbers but for the sake of discussion, let’s go with it. Once again, don’t gamble kids. The case for Irving is that if everything goes well and Brad Stevens unlocks another level in Kyrie that was being underutilized in Cleveland, he could force his way into the MVP conversation the same way Isaiah Thomas did a year ago. The case against...
CSN New England Sep 11, 2017
Replacing Thomas' and Crowder's grit and temperament won't be easy for Celtics
Statistically, the Celtics should be fill the void left by the trade of Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder. But replacing their toughness and determination will be a challenge.
CelticsBlog Sep 11, 2017
Boston Celtics daily links 9/11/17
All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald McGrady, Lobo, Self and McGraw headline Hall of Fame class Globe 'It was definitely the toughest call I ever had to make,' Danny Ainge says of Isaiah Thomas tradeWatch Celtics rookie Daniel Theis posterize Boris Diaw in FIBA EuroBasket playMorning sports update: Ray Allen opens up about feud with former Celtics teammatesThe WNBA’s NBA Live debut is a classic win-win. Publicity grab and all‘It was definitely the toughest call I ever had to make,’ Danny Ainge says of Isaiah Thomas tradePaul Pierce and Ray Allen bury the...
CelticsBlog Sep 11, 2017
Examining the Celtics’ depth
Celticsblog alumnus Jimmy Toscano and CLNS Media newbie Jacob Tobey address some immediate needs for the Celtics’ bench. With the departure of Avery Bradley, Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder, the Boston Celtics have essentially rebooted their roster from last season. Jimmy Toscano and Jacob Tobey give you their take on what the Celts still need to succeed after only returning four players from last year’s roster.
CelticsBlog Sep 10, 2017
Celtics fans, it’s time to move on from Isaiah Thomas
CLNS Media’s Jimmy Toscano and Nick Gelso break up with Isaiah Thomas. After a week of turmoil from the Kyrie Irving - Isaiah Thomas, on again and off again trade, Isaiah’s Players’ Tribune letter on Thursday night finally closed the book on his brief but memorable career in Boston. Following IT’s emotional farewell, Jimmy Toscano and I reported in The Garden Report with our reactions. While Boston fans wiped their tears, Friday came quick, and so did Thomas’ introductory press conference with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was quite jarring to see Isaiah in Cavs gear. It was...
CSN New England Sep 9, 2017
Avery Bradley says he wasn't surprised Celtics traded him
Unlike his former Celtics teammate Isaiah Thomas, who admitted he was somewhat shocked to be traded, Avery Bradley tells Bleacher Report he saw his own NBA change of address coming.
CelticsBlog Sep 8, 2017
Boston Celtics daily links 9/8/17
All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Cavs' Thomas to miss start of season, maybe much longerIsaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder bring grit to Cavaliers Globe As questions linger about hip, new Cavalier Isaiah Thomas recalls tough Boston exitCelticsBlog Isaiah Thomas seeks new agent, and his hip injury may be more serious than we thought Green on green championship: Kyrie Irving vs Jaylen Brown ESPN Deion Sanders goes off about Kyrie Irving tradeNBA, union pen letter to players urging social awarenessReform to NBA draft lottery could be voted in before '17-18...
