Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics is a professional American basketball team that competes in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the Celtics belong to the Eastern Conference, along with 14 other teams, including the Chicago Bulls, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the New York Knicks.

Founded in 1946, the Boston Celtics is one of the original eight teams of the NBA. The team is tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most NBA Championships at 17 and holds the record for most recorded wins of any NBA team.

During its franchise history, the Boston Celtics has been home to four MVP Award winners (Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, Dave Cowens, and Larry Bird) and has also featured such notable players as John Havlicek, Kevin Garnett, Kevin McHale, Paul Perce, Ray Allen, and Robert Parish.

  • Established: 1946
  • Home State: Massachusetts
  • Colors: Green, Gold, Black, Brown, and White
  • Mascot: Lucky the Leprechaun
  • Head Coach: Ime Udoka
  • Arena: TD Garden
  • NBA Championships: 17

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Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird poses next to a Jeep.
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Larry Bird Made $24 Million Playing Basketball but Still Derived His Pleasure From the Simplest Sources: ‘Nothing Has Changed Him’

Larry Bird never let fame and fortune change who he was or where he found pleasure.

Joe Kozlowski  •  18 Jun 2021
The Boston Celtics are bringing back old friend Al Horford.
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The Boston Celtics Are Trading Kemba Walker for Old Friend Al Horford, Leaving Another Horford Family Member Ecstatic

Al Horford is making a return to the Boston Celtics.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Jun 2021
The Boston Celtics may have to pivot from their coaching plans.
NBA
The Boston Celtics’ Strategy for Hiring New Coach May Have Just Drastically Changed in 24-Hour Span

The Boston Celtics shakeup plans may have to take a detour.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Jun 2021
By not making an All-NBA team, Jayson Tatum is out $32 million.
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Jayson Tatum out $32 Million Because of a Technicality Involving Kyrie Irving

Jayson Tatum’s wallet is a little bit lighter because he wasn’t named to an All-NBA team.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Jun 2021
A former Boston Celtics player suggested Kyrie Irving's ankle injury suffered Sunday was karma.
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Kyrie Irving Injury Is Karma, Suggests Former Boston Celtics Player

Kyrie Irving’s injury could be a little bit of karma, according former Boston Celtics player Glen Davis.

Mike Thomas  •  14 Jun 2021
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers could do something that hasn't been done in 17 years.
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The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers Could Do Something That Hasn’t Been Done in 17 Years

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers need a lot of offseason work after suffering first-round playoff losses.

Mike Thomas  •  12 Jun 2021
Larry Bird lines-up a free thrown during his time with the Boston Celtics.
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Larry Bird Became a Deadly NBA Scorer Despite a Permanently Bent Finger ‘Shaped Much Like a Boomerang’

Before he became a legendary NBA marksman, Larry Bird suffered a permanent finger injury during a softball game.

Joe Kozlowski  •  12 Jun 2021
Ray Allen watches a Chinese Basketball Association game in 2019
NBA
Ray Allen Surprisingly Includes Kevin Garnett in His Fantasy Lineup Using Only Former Teammates but Excludes LeBron James and Dwyane Wade

Ray Allen, the NBA’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made, has named a fantasy starting lineup using only former teammates.

Luke Norris  •  12 Jun 2021
Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics are on the verge of a breakup.
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Kemba Walker Reportedly Pulling an Aaron Rodgers Move With the Boston Celtics

Kemba Walker is apparently taking a page out of Aaron Rodgers’ book by clashing with the front office.

Mike Thomas  •  09 Jun 2021
Does it make sense for the Boston Celtics to trade for Damian Lillard?
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Boston Celtics ‘in a Good Position’ to Land Damian Lillard, but Is It Worth It?

Damon Lillard might make his way to the trading block. Would it make sense for the Boston Celtics to swing a deal for him?

Mike Thomas  •  08 Jun 2021