The NBA offseason started two days ago, and four star guards are already in new garments (as are Kevin Durant, Desmond Bane, and Kristaps Porzingis). This has been a chaotic summer and it’s only just begun! Here are my immediate thoughts on the Jrue Holiday and Jordan Poole trades, which I think were the mostContinue reading “Thoughts on the Jrue Holiday & Jordan Poole Trades”
Tag Archives: boston celtics
NBA-Inspired New Year’s Resolutions for 2025
Anytime is a good time to work on and better yourself, but the new year is the popular time to make changes that improve life. With 2025 just hours away, here is a collection of NBA-inspired thoughts and resolutions to keep in mind as you enter a new season of your life. Be yourself TheContinue reading “NBA-Inspired New Year’s Resolutions for 2025”
3 Things to Watch For From Each Team on Opening Night
It’s the most wonderful time of the year— the NBA is finally back! Two fantastic games are on the slate for opening night, with the Knicks taking on the reigning champions, the Celtics, followed by LeBron and the Lakers taking on the Timberwolves. I’m as excited to watch as you are, so I’ll leave theContinue reading “3 Things to Watch For From Each Team on Opening Night”
Don’t Forget About Xavier Tillman
The Boston Celtics are officially NBA champions. It’s really no surprise, either. They have one of the most complete rosters maybe ever, they dominated the regular season, and they cruised their way to the Finals. Anybody who dared step in Boston’s way was crushed by endless three-point barrages and a suffocating defense. This team willContinue reading “Don’t Forget About Xavier Tillman”
Derrick White: Boston’s X Factor (4/13/22)
The Boston Celtics have been one of the best teams in the NBA since the trade deadline. They boast a record of 20-6 post-deadline, and a major factor in that success is their defense. Boston ended the regular season with a defensive rating of 106.2, ranking them at the top of the league. It’s easyContinue reading “Derrick White: Boston’s X Factor (4/13/22)”
Thoughts on the Kemba Walker Deal (6/18/21)
The first trade of the NBA offseason went down today, and it involves some biggish names. Kemba Walker is headed to OKC. Al Horford is returning to Boston. Some draft picks are involved. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the full deal. OKC Thunder get: Kemba Walker, 2021 16th overall pick, 2025 2nd roundContinue reading “Thoughts on the Kemba Walker Deal (6/18/21)”
What’s Next for the Boston Celtics? (6/2/21)
The Boston Celtics just lost in five games to Brooklyn. This outcome wasn’t unexpected, as even if Jaylen Brown was playing the Celtics just wouldn’t have been able to match the offensive output of the Nets. It’s still disappointing though, of course. After this loss, Danny Ainge stepped down from his GM/President of basketball operationsContinue reading “What’s Next for the Boston Celtics? (6/2/21)”
The Bench Mob Blog 