Bill Simmons wasn’t coherent. He’d just woken up from anesthesia. But when his wife picked him up from his colonoscopy Wednesday, she revealed news to her husband that he couldn’t believe: Jaylen Brown was traded to the 76ers for a package including Paul George. “I think I’m dead. I think I died. The anesthesia killed … Read more
There’s nothing arousing about the trade of Jaylen Brown for Paul George from the Celtics’ perspective. Boston superfan Dave Portnoy admitted that something had to give with the pairing of Brown and superstar Jayson Tatum, but it’s the return that doesn’t have the Barstool founder excited. “I mean, getting back from the Sixers, what’s his … Read more
Jaylen Brown’s issues with ESPN are not cooling off. The Celtics star took aim at the network and Stephen A. Smith while speaking at Sport Beach in Cannes, France, on Wednesday, appearing to revisit the backlash to his comments about last season being his “favorite.” “The leader behind that was ESPN,” Brown said. “ESPN is … Read more
The role is to give an opinion, not begin a promo-filled wrestling feud. FS1’s Nick Wright called out Stephen A. Smith for his latest athlete beef, this time with Celtics star Jaylen Brown, criticizing him for yet again making himself part of the story. Wright said Smith’s actions hurt his colleagues. Nick Wright offered criticism … Read more
Stephen A. Smith didn’t mince words while responding to Jaylen Brown after the Celtics star’s “f–k Stephen A” rant during a Twitch livestream Sunday. During Monday’s installment of “First Take” on ESPN, Smith didn’t back down in their feud — which dates back to the end of Boston’s season after blowing a 3-1 series lead … Read more
Jaylen Brown’s ongoing feud with Stephen A. Smith isn’t going anywhere — and the Celtics star only added to it Sunday night. Brown, who was streaming to Twitch his followers, analyzed a clip where Smith talked about him on “First Take” and doubled down on his call for Smith to retire. “F–k Stephen A,” Tatum … Read more
Jaylen Brown called the 2025-26 season his “favorite.” Taking into account that the Celtics were bounced from the first round of the playoffs — after blowing a 3-1 series lead — Stephen A. Smith believes this is a preposterous notion. The Boston star is not only sticking by his words, but calling out the ESPN … Read more
This is a different kind of photo for Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini to be featured in. Following the Pistons ousting of the Magic in Game 7 on Sunday, the program followed on ESPN and revealed its traditional “Gone Fishing” graphic that mocks teams eliminated — and they didn’t hold back with Boston. Following the Celtics … Read more
Dave Portnoy was not amused by the amount of passion from the Amazon Prime Video broadcast booth during Friday’s NBA playoff game between the Celtics and 76ers. Portnoy was livid by the announcing crew’s enthusiasm during the first-round Game 3 matchup, posting a video on X captioned, “This may be the worse annoucing (sic) crew … Read more
Three years after Ime Udoka’s alleged workplace affair with a female Celtics staffer rocked the world of his then-partner, Nia Long, the actress has revealed the former couple is in a “good” place today. Reflecting on her personal life as part of an October/November 2025 cover story with The Cut, Long said she and Udoka, … Read more
Paul Pierce was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on Tuesday. The NBA legend was found asleep at the wheel by police on the 101 freeway in the San Fernando Valley, according to NBC Los Angeles. “Officers noted signs of alcohol impairment and conducted a DUI investigation,” the California Highway Patrol said in a … Read more
Celebrity row was legendary at the Garden during Game 6 of the Knicks-Celtics Eastern Conference semifinals series on Friday, with the Knicks having a second chance to close out the series. Knicks superfans Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan sat courtside, in addition to the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Jason Sudeikis, Busta … Read more
The self-proclaimed “King of All Media” has one rule when it comes to going to Knicks games. Howard Stern has to be in the front row, otherwise, he’s not going. The shock jock has never been a big sports fan, but he does have a soft spot for the Knicks, and he stayed up to … Read more
Josh Hart’s wife Shannon was straight to the point with her one-word reaction to a video that showed the Knicks star and Celtics Jaylen Brown getting tangled up in the wrong place during Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday. Brown appeared to grab Hart’s crotch while trying to maneuver around a … Read more
A little rain and a lot of disappointment didn’t stop the party. A smaller — but still raucous — crowd of Knicks fans still gathered outside of Madison Square Garden after they witnessed their team getting bludgeoned by the Celtics, 127-102, at a watch party on Wednesday. The fans could not celebrate but instead changed their chant … Read more
The Knicks will have to win Game 5 with only one half of their newest good-luck charm tandem. Kylie Jenner, who sat courtside with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet at Game 4 at Madison Square Garden, was far from Boston on Wednesday night. As Chalamet posted an Instagram Story from courtside at TD Garden, his better half … Read more
Knicks owner James Dolan gave one fan an irreplaceable gift after the team’s 121-113 victory over the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series Monday. Dolan was all smiles as he rolled down his window in the back of a black SUV outside of Madison Square Garden, where fans were gathered for … Read more
Dave Portnoy is spilling the tea on his close encounter with a Celtics rival. During Wednesday’s installment of “The Unnamed Show,” the Barstool Sports founder revealed he crossed paths with Knicks forward Mikal Bridges in their shared Boston hotel, where he delivered an eyebrow-raising message to the former Net ahead of the Celtics’ must-win Game … Read more
Jayson Tatum’s injury could spell disaster for the Celtics — and not just for the series against the Knicks. And Boston superfan Bill Simmons isn’t ignoring the potential enormity of the devastating injury blow, which the team and its fans still await full clarity on as of 2:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. “Tonight was not a … Read more
Timothée Chalamet had company this time. The “A Complete Unknown” actor — and Knicks superfan — was joined by girlfriend Kylie Jenner and her sister Kendall for courtside seats to Knicks-Celtics Game 4 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. Notably, during the Knicks’ come-from-behind Game 1, Chalamet watched the game while his beau attended … Read more