Boston Celtics reportedly eyeing Ben Simmons deal
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Celtics Wire on MSNGeorges Niang on his lack of embrace by Boston Celtics fans since being dealt to the teamMassachusetts native and now Boston Celtics backup forward Georges Niang was not exactly welcomed into his new team with open arms by the fans of the storied ball club, with many remember a play where he grabbed star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown in a high-stakes game before Niang had been dealt to Boston.
The Celtics currently hold the longest active streak of playoff appearances with 11, dating back to the 2014-15 season. That season marked the start of a new era in Boston, with rookie Marcus Smart just beginning his time with the team.
It's probably weird for Smart too, who over time became the heart and soul of the Boston Celtics after they drafted him in 2014. Hating the Lakers was a prerequisite for the role, and Smart didn't shy away from Boston's rivalries. That's likely why he expects Boston to boo him when he returns as a Laker. It's probably what he would do.
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Total Pro Sports on MSNGeorges Niang Breaks Silence On Celtics Trade And Pressure To Perform In Boston Without Jayson TatumGeorges Niang talked about his experience with the Boston Celtics. "I'm a Boston kid. They don't give a sh*t if I'm from Boston, Niang said.
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Marcus Smart signed with the Lakers this summer, and naturally, Celtics fans likely aren't going to be too happy about that.
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Celtics Wire on MSNBoston Celtics jersey history No. 27 - Dwayne Jones (2006)During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Jones wore only jersey No. 27 and put up 1.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart is expecting boos and hate when he returns to face the Boston Celtics this season.
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Yardbarker on MSNMarcus Smart shares how he expects Celtics fans to treat himMarcus Smart was a fan favorite in Boston for nearly a decade, but the veteran point guard does not expect Celtics fans to treat him as such the next time he plays in front of them.
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LeBron Wire on MSNMarcus Smart on visiting the Celtics as a member of the LakersNew Lakers guard Marcus Smart has an idea of how Celtics fans will greet him when he visits TD Garden as a member of the Purple and Gold.
The Celtics head into the offseason now, but first, looking back on their five games from Las Vegas for 2025 Summer League.
An anonymous Celtics coach is expecting the former second-round pick to take advantage of that newfound opportunity, as it could shape the rest of his NBA career, per Keith Smith of Spotrac. “This is sort of a make-or-break year for him,