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Grant Williams can't get his teammates to call him "Batman" or get a lob pass from Jayson Tatum without them rolling their eyes. But the third-year Celtics forward may bring home a pretty special award this season.
There is now a sliver of hope that Robert Williams may be able to join the Celtics during the postseason.
The Celtics played their first game without Rob Williams following the center's ankle injury on Sunday. It's hard to take anything away from it though, considering Boston was without three other starters against the Raptors.
The Toronto Raptors beat the short-handed Boston Celtics 115-112 in overtime on Monday night.
For the second straight week and third time in March, Jayson Tatum has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
The Boston Celtics are not going to look like the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
The joy surrounding the first-place Celtics lasted all of 12 hours. News of Robert Williams' torn meniscus certainly puts a damper on Boston's place in the standings -- and those title aspirations going forward.
It seems like the only thing that can slow the Celtics down right now is an injury to one of the team's core players. And that is exactly what Boston will be dealing with going forward, as the injury update on center Robert Williams is the worst possible news for the Celtics.
Do the Celtics keep on demoralizing the rest of the NBA, or do they give their stars the occasional rest in preparation for the postseason? It's a tightrope that head coach Ime Udoka will get to balance on for the next two weeks, though he may not have much of a decision on Monday night.
The Celtics cruised past the Minnesota Timberwolves 134-112 and climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference Sunday.
The reunion between KG and Ray Allen ultimately led to Allen standing in a courtroom, receiving a stern talking-to from a Miami judge.
Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen got scolded by a federal judge and ordered to donate $1,000 to charity for failing to show up at a trial after being selected as a juror.
The Boston Celtics are a broken record. The beat the team keeps repeating is one that has the Celtics absolutely decimating any team that stands in their way.
Jayson Tatum scored 11 of his 26 points during Boston's nearly perfect first quarter to help the Celtics roll to a 125-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.
The Celtics completed a clean sweep on their four-game swing against Western Conference teams Monday night with a somewhat ugly win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-123 on Monday night.
Jayson Tatum is really racking up the awards this season. The Celtics forward was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday, the second time this month that Tatum has won the award.
The Celtics are looking to sweep a four-game road trip Monday night, but they'll have to do so without a pair of starters.
Grant Williams has requested a new nickname, but it doesn't sound like it will catch on in the Boston locker room.
The sizzling Boston Celtics beat the Denver Nuggets 124-104 Sunday night.
The Boston Celtics beat the Sacramento Kings for the second time this season, 126-97 on Friday night.
Glen "Big Baby" Davis was caught on camera two weekends ago sitting in somebody else's seats during a game between the Nets and Celtics at TD Garden. It was a comical moment that went a bit viral, but it wasn't Davis' biggest offense of the afternoon.
Steph Curry's collision with Marcus Smart is going to keep the Golden State sharpshooter out of the lineup for a bit.
The Celtics started their West Coast swing with another defensive triumph, this time holding the always dangerous Golden State Warriors to just 88 points.
There was a little bit of controversy during the Celtics' blowout win over the Warriors on Wednesday night, and it should surprise nobody that Marcus Smart was in the middle of it all.
Baseball players gathered for a game in Quincy Sunday, where they attempted to play 100 innings, all to raise money for ALS research.
A powerful nor'easter is moving into Massachusetts Sunday, bringing gusty winds and lots of rain, especially for communities on the coast.
Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte had a happy homecoming on Sunday, as he put on a show in New England's 25-19 win over the Saints in New Orleans.
The Patriots got some big plays from the offense -- and some key challenges from Mike Vrabel -- in the team's win over the Saints in Week 6.
The New England Patriots have won three straight games and already matched last season's win total with a 25-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
A nor'easter is hitting Boston on the holiday weekend, with rain and wind rolling through.
A powerful nor'easter is moving into Massachusetts Sunday, bringing gusty winds and lots of rain, especially for communities on the coast.
The New England Patriots have won three straight games and already matched last season's win total with a 25-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Baseball players gathered for a game in Quincy Sunday, where they attempted to play 100 innings, all to raise money for ALS research.
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots offense dialed up the deep ball and found the end zone on their first drive against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are facing off again, but which city has the edge?
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
Big changes are envisioned for the 75-year-old Kowloon restaurant property off Route 1 in Saugus.
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
National Coffee Day is Monday. Here's where to find free drinks and deals around Boston, Massachusetts.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte had a happy homecoming on Sunday, as he put on a show in New England's 25-19 win over the Saints in New Orleans.
The Patriots got some big plays from the offense -- and some key challenges from Mike Vrabel -- in the team's win over the Saints in Week 6.
The New England Patriots have won three straight games and already matched last season's win total with a 25-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
A controversial offensive pass interference call took a long Drake Maye touchdown off the board for the Patriots in Week 6 against the Saints.
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots offense dialed up the deep ball and found the end zone on their first drive against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.