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Gordon Hayward's progress puts him in a hairy situation for Celtics originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com BOSTON - Marcus Smart was practically glowing as Gordon Hayward made his way towards the Boston bench but Smart was also devilishly scheming. As fans at TD Garden delivered a standing ovation for Hayward's 35-point performance last week against the Timberwolves, Smart decided to show his appreciation for Hayward's big night in his own unique way. So as Hayward reached the Boston bench, Smart, a wide smile on his face, extended his left hand to Hayward's famed locks and gave them an aggressive tousle. Continue to Article

January 07, 2019 10:39:am EST

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving is planning to be on the floor on Monday. The 26-year-old has missed the Celtics' last two games after he scratched his eyes during the team's 120-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs last week. Irving, however, said Sunday he was expecting to make his return in Boston's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Continue to Article

January 06, 2019 10:50:pm EST

Robert Williams doesn't know what day of the week it is originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com BOSTON - Boston Celtics rookie Robert Williams, sidelined the past five games with a groin injury, offered a refreshingly honest admission about the early days of NBA life. "This might sound funny but I literally don't know the days of the week," Williams said after practice on (take note, Rob! Sunday. Continue to Article

January 06, 2019 3:17:pm EST

What can Jaylen Brown do for the Celtics? Continue playing his way out of early-season slump originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com BOSTON -- As the unexpected losses piled up, Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens naturally fielded a ton of questions about his players struggles with many centered around Jaylen Brown. Brown, the team's No. Continue to Article

January 06, 2019 12:14:pm EST

MORE BLAKELY - Stars, Studs & Duds from Celtics' win over Mavs Hanlen, one of the more heralded NBA skills coaches around whose clientele reads like a who's who of promising young NBA stars - Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine, Joel Embiid and a trio of Celtics players, including Tatum - was in Boston over the weekend working with Tatum and his shot. The fruits of that labor were on display in the 114-93 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Tatum had 18 points, which included connecting on four of his 11 three-point attempts. Continue to Article

January 05, 2019 11:10:am EST