The NBA Appears To Be On The Cusp Of A Comeback Plan
Something is finally clear in the uncertain NBA: Players believe they're going to play games again this season.
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Something is finally clear in the uncertain NBA: Players believe they're going to play games again this season.
"MJ or LeBron" is a conversation that many NBA fans love to argue about all the time. According to Paul Pierce, though, people are doing it all wrong.
Here's one sports guy's confidence rating in how likely we are to see the return of each major sports league in North America in 2020. We'll rank them from least likely to most likely.
With professional sports leagues exploring different ways to come back during the coroavirus pandemic, a league made up of stars of yesteryear has decided to focus on 2021.
Jaylen Brown may not be putting up some high-stake jumpers at the moment, but he's going above and beyond to stay in shape with the help of his 78-year-old grandfather, a former boxer who sparred against greats like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Sonny Liston.
Many consider Michael Jordan the GOAT. Cedric Maxwell is not one of those people.
While the Celtics did indeed slip off the floor in '88, Ainge said it had nothing to do with bad sportsmanship and everything to do with getting off the court safely.
Whether or not the Celtics will be allowed to do that is not yet known. Marty Walsh expects a clearer picture coming on Monday.
Jaylen Brown says most NBA players want to return to the court soon, but they won't do so if it puts themselves -- or the public -- in danger.
The NBA is now one-third of the way back, at least in terms of voluntary workouts.
When the NBA tips off its 2021-22 season, the ball they use will look a little different.
A person familiar with the results of poll of NBA players taken by their union says there would be "overwhelming" support for any plan that has this season resuming in a safe way amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Before the 2017 NBA Draft, Jayson Tatum wasn't too thrilled at the possibility of playing in Boston. Luckily, Coach K stepped in and talked some sense into his one-year star at Duke, and the rest is history in the making.
With the NBA season on hold, Tacko Fall can't author the next chapter in his pro career. But he's using his downtime to spread some joy to younger NBA fans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wyc Grousbeck is optimistic the NBA will return sometime soon, but the league has to be safe when it comes to players and fans.
Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck has donated $1 million toward local efforts to develop a vaccine for COVID-19.
Disney World has long been considered one of the most magical places on the planet. Is it magical enough to save the NBA season?
Jayson Tatum can finally ball at home.
The NBA has pushed back plans that would allow teams to reopen their practice facilities for at least one week, and cautioned that the new target is far from set in stone.
The first step toward sports returning will happen this week. At least, it will be happening in some states.
The coronavirus pandemic hit home for Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who was the only player on the team to test positive for the virus. Now, he's doing what he can to give a little boost to those on the front lines.
While the NBA is currently shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, Danny Ainge is still hard at work. The Celtics president has a lot on his plate as he navigates these uncharted waters, and it's not just a gigantic serving from Chipotle.
In an editorial about the coronavirus pandemic, Celtics guard Jaylen Brown conveyed his message in hopes of inspiring people "to come together rather than drift farther and farther apart" while practicing social distancing.
Face coverings and masks are going to be a regular part of public life in North America for a while. The NBA is hoping to get an early jump on turning that reality into something positive.
Toxic" would probably be the best word to describe the feelings Ray Allen's former Celtics teammates hold toward him. But Allen is making it clear that those are not the feelings he shares for his former brothers in battle.
The Coast Guard rescued a man from the water off the coast of Falmouth, Massachusetts.
A nor'easter slammed the Massachusetts coast on Monday, drenching Marshfield with nearly five inches of rain and wind gusts reaching 50 miles per hour, but that wasn't enough to stop some residents from their daily activities.
An unexpected take on a classic horror tale, "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors" is coming to Taunton just in time for Halloween.
Some survivors of the Nova Music Festival attack gathered in Boston at an exhibit dedicated to the massacre to celebrate the hostage release on Monday.
Pontus Holmberg put Tampa Bay up by three goals late in the second period and the Lightning held on to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Monday.
The Coast Guard rescued a man from the water off the coast of Falmouth, Massachusetts.
A small plane crashed on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Monday. Two people on board were killed.
A nor'easter slammed the Massachusetts coast on Monday, drenching Marshfield with nearly five inches of rain and wind gusts reaching 50 miles per hour, but that wasn't enough to stop some residents from their daily activities.
A nor'easter has dumped several inches of rain in parts of Massachusetts.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will square off against the Titans on Sunday for the first time since the team fired him after the 2023 season.
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.
Pontus Holmberg put Tampa Bay up by three goals late in the second period and the Lightning held on to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Monday.
Drake Maye has taken his game to a new level, and the New England Patriots quarterback is starting to get recognized as a legitimate MVP candidate.
Efton Chism made his NFL debut in Week 6 and is eager to help the Patriots in any way he can -- even if he doesn't see the field on Sundays.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will square off against the Titans on Sunday for the first time since the team fired him after the 2023 season.
Anfernee Simons always liked coming to TD Garden as a visitor. He looked pretty comfortable in his first home came as a member of the Boston Celtics on Sunday night.
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.