ClutchPoints 3 hours ago
Celtics’ Marcus Smart reveals he’s cleared of coronavirus
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart confirmed on Sunday that he has fully recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19). Celtics’ Marcus Smart says he has been cleared from coronavirus as of Friday. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 30, 2020 The 26-year-old defensive linchpin shared the positive development on his Twitter account and thanked everyone who supported and prayed […] The post Celtics’ Marcus Smart reveals he’s cleared of coronavirus appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog 3 hours ago
Marcus Smart cleared of coronavirus
Photo by Maddie Meyer/ Smart delivered great news Sunday night. Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart announced via Twitter Sunday night that he has fully recovered from the COVID-19 virus. Smart, who was the only member of the Celtics to test positive for the illness, tweeted that the Massachusetts Department of Health cleared him on Friday. Smart had informed the public on March 19 through a tweet that he received positive results for the coronavirus and had already been in self quarantine five days prior from when he learned shared that news. Corona Free as of two days ago. Cleared by...
CelticsBlog 3 hours ago
Celtics Sim: D’Angelo Russell unloads for 42 in 126-122 Timberwolves win
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Minnesota scores its first win in 15 years at the Garden as the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart-led comeback falls short. Boston’s win streak ends at five before the Heat visit on Wednesday. Kevin Garnett was likely booed by somebody in TD Garden the last time the Timberwolves entered Boston and won a game. The chances of that 15 years later are slim as No. 5 prepares to hit the rafters, as was a TWolves victory entering with 50 losses. Minnesota, with the return of Karl-Anthony Towns, has what they hope is the core to return to their...
ClutchPoints Mar 28, 2020
Celtics’ Brad Stevens reacts to Marcus Smart’s decision to announce his COVID-19 positive test
No one would have faulted Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart if he kept his coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnosis away from the public eye. Instead, the 26-year-old defensive specialist boldly announced that he tested positive to raise public awareness about the highly-contagious respiratory illness. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens commended Smart for his brave act on Friday, […] The post Celtics’ Brad Stevens reacts to Marcus Smart’s decision to announce his COVID-19 positive test appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 27, 2020
Brad Stevens gives update on Marcus Smart after positive coronavirus test
Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens provided an update on his defensive ace Marcus Smart on Friday. The coach said Smart, who is one of the few NBA players to test positive for coronavirus, is in “great spirits, joking as always,” according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Stevens said the team had a […] The post Brad Stevens gives update on Marcus Smart after positive coronavirus test appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 26, 2020
Celtics guard Marcus Smart’s social distancing PSA prompts hilarious observation from Danny Ainge
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is thankfully in good spirits and feeling well one week after announcing he tested positive for COVID-19. But that didn’t stop him from getting (lightly) roasted by his general manager on Twitter. On Thursday afternoon, Smart posted an encouraging update on his status while showing off his hallway fit for […] The post Celtics guard Marcus Smart’s social distancing PSA prompts hilarious observation from Danny Ainge appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 25, 2020
Enes Kanter declares the coronavirus ‘has never faced anyone like Marcus Smart’
Following earlier reports that Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart tested positive for the coronavirus, Celtics teammate Enes Kanter has now sent out a message of support for his friend. Citing Smart’s toughness and no-nonsense type of attitude, Kanter is extremely confident that his teammate will be able to beat this sooner rather than later: Let me […] The post Enes Kanter declares the coronavirus ‘has never faced anyone like Marcus Smart’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 24, 2020
TD Garden ushers laid off amid NBA, NHL suspension
TD Garden has laid off its ushers amid the NBA and NHL suspension, per The Boston Globe. The Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins share the arena. The NBA suspended the season two weeks ago after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus. Celtics shooting guard Marcus Smart is the only player on Boston […] The post TD Garden ushers laid off amid NBA, NHL suspension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog Mar 24, 2020
Boston Celtics daily links 3/24/20
Jayson Tatum vs Trail Blazers 2/25/20 | Photo by Abbie Parr/ All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Remaining Celtics COVID-19 tests come back negative Boston’s top 10 athletes, No. 9: No. 14, Bob Cousy Globe Remaining COVID-19 test results for Celtics players, staff members come back negative Jason Collins shared his experience after testing positive for COVID-19 Celtics remaining test results for players, staff members are negative for coronavirus CelticsBlog Besides Marcus Smart, rest of Celtics COVID-19 tests negative Lex Nihil Novi Nails...
CelticsBlog Mar 23, 2020
Besides Marcus Smart, rest of Celtics COVID-19 tests negative
Photo by Omar Rawlings/ Celtics received good news about their COVID-19 tests. While Marcus Smart announced last week he tested positive for COVID-19, there was no news on whether any other members of the Boston Celtics contracted the virus as well. But Monday night, several Celtics beat reporters citing an anonymous source reported that the remaining tests on Celtics players and staff came back negative. According to a team source, the Celtics remaining test results for team and staff members have tested negative for coronavirus.— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) March 23,...
ClutchPoints Mar 23, 2020
Marcus Smart only Celtics player to test positive for COVID-19
Marcus Smart was the only Boston Celtics player to test positive for COVID-19, per Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald. Smart took to Twitter last week to announce that he tested positive for COVID-19. The Celtics guard, along with Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant, should be commended for coming forward with their positive tests when […] The post Marcus Smart only Celtics player to test positive for COVID-19 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog Mar 22, 2020
Boston Celtics daily links 3/22/20
Marcus Smart vs Jazz 2/26/20 | Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Cleaning a pre-shutdown talk with Danny Ainge from the notebook NBA superlatives for a truncated season CelticsBlog Daniel Theis became indispensable this year for the Boston Celtics CLNS Media What the NBA Should Do After Coronavirus Tom Brady and The Truth NBC Sports Boston Celtics’ Tacko Fall approves of this hilarious impression of himself When it comes to rebuilding, the Patriots could take a lesson from the Celtics NESN ESPN Predicts...
CelticsBlog Mar 21, 2020
Read and React: Daniel Theis became indispensable this year
Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Quietly Daniel Theis has become a key part of the Celtics winning. We don’t appreciate Daniel Theis as much as we should. So much went right this year. So many players made huge strides forward this year. From the obvious (Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown) to the more subtle (Marcus Smart, Brad Wannamaker), to the long awaited (Gordon Hayward). The center position was supposed to be our big weak spot, and maybe it still is, but only in relative worth to the other spots in the rotation. When you have 4 high level starters that can score, pass, and defend, you...
CelticsBlog Mar 21, 2020
Boston Celtics daily links 3/21/20
Enes Kanter vs Pacers 3/10/20 | Photo by Andy Lyons/ All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Marcus Smart wants his illness to educate others Jayson Tatum’s trainer: “Next time you see him on the court he’ll be fresh and ready to go.” Globe How to pass the time? Here are Chad Finn’s top five Celtics games to watch Al Harrington isn’t just blowing smoke about business venture CelticsBlog Tales from CelticsBlog Slack: Marcus Smart-Kemba Walker debate Bored with the quarantine? Be the best you Lex Nihil Novi 41-14 Celtics Trade Perkins for...
CelticsBlog Mar 21, 2020
Tales from CelticsBlog Slack: Marcus Smart-Kemba Walker debate
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via With the staff safely quarantined all across the world, our Slack channel has been a good place for our writers to kick around a few ideas. Marcus Smart may not be an All-Star, but he’s proven to be a starting caliber point guard. He’s one of the league’s best defenders and Brad Stevens can’t keep him off the floor in crunch time. Could Kemba Walker be dealt for a big man during the off-season? Adam Taylor: I’ve been a believer that the Celtics would be better served with a pass first PG than another scoring guard such as Kemba for a while...
