Quavo, Perk settle their Twitter beef on First Take (3:10)
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
36-36, 4th in Atlantic
- 4/11W 105-87
- 4/13W 116-115
- 4/15W 121-113
- 4/17W 119-114
- 4/19L 102-96
- 4/22W 99-86
- 4/23L 109-104
- 4/25L 125-104
- 4/27L 119-115
- 4/28W 120-111
- 4/30W 143-140
- 5/2L 129-119
- 5/5W 132-96
- 5/7L 121-99
- 5/9L 130-124
- 5/11L 129-121
- 5/12L 102-94
- 5/15W 124-108
- 5/16L 96-92
- 5/18W 118-100
- 5/22L 104-93
- 5/25L 130-108
- 5/28W 125-119
- 5/30L 141-126
- 6/1L 123-109
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Sources: Clippers' Billups on Celtics interview list
Brad Stevens has received team permissions to interview several assistant coaches for his franchise's head coaching job, including the Los Angeles Clippers' Chauncey Billups, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
Stevens completed interviews with the Celtics assistant coaches in recent days and now has started reaching out to talk to outside candidates, sources said. The initial pool of candidates is expected to be expansive.
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
ESPN Sources: Celtics president Brad Stevens has started to get permission to speak to head coaching candidates, including with assistants Chauncey Billups (Clippers), Darvin Ham and Charles Lee (Bucks), Jamahl Mosley (Mavericks) and Ime Udoka (Nets).
NBA coaching candidates: Billups, Rajakovic, Allen and other top names league insiders are buzzing about
In his ninth annual column, Kevin Arnovitz explores how head coaching has changed over the last decade and reveals the 10 most intriguing coaching prospects in the NBA.
Stevens 'invigorated' by new Celtics opportunity
Brad Stevens said he chose to leave coaching after eight seasons to accept the new challenge of replacing Danny Ainge as president of basketball operations because he wants "to do what's best for the Celtics."
The Right Time: Howard Bryant reacts to Ainge and Osaka
Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant of Meadowlark to react to the developing reports that Danny Ainge is stepping down from his position with the Celtics to be replaced by head coach Brad Stevens, as well as why Boston faces the same challenges teams like the Jazz and Suns face for team building (2:26). Plus, what Naomi Osaka’s decision to pull out of the French Open says about the press coverage of tennis (29:08).
Who could succeed Brad Stevens as Celtics coach? (1:02)
Brad Stevens embracing 'great challenge' ahead for Celtics (0:54)
Perk 'not surprised' by Danny Ainge retiring from the Celtics (0:49)
C's owner, Stevens: 'Win banner 18 or die trying'
Danny Ainge said Wednesday it was "my decision" to retire as Celtics president of basketball operations. Coach Brad Stevens was promoted to the role.
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
Brad Stevens is moving into the front office on a full-time role, and Celtics are expected to start a search for a new head coach, sources tell ESPN. Celtics staff and coaches have been informed of the changes.
Sources: C's boss Ainge mulling future with team
Danny Ainge, Celtics president of basketball operations, is seriously considering his future with the franchise and could make a decision to step down, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge is seriously considering his future with the franchise and could make a decision to step down, sources tell ESPN.
C's say getting healthy the key to better 2021-22
After the Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs by the Nets on Tuesday night, they pointed to getting healthy as a key factor for success next season.
The Boston Celtics might be stuck in the middle
The Celtics once had a surplus of tantalizing paths in front of them. Following a first-round playoff exit, the road ahead now looks far different.
Nets eliminate Celtics, quickly turn sights to Bucks
The Nets were 1-2 against Milwaukee in the regular season but they never played with their Big 3 of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Harden all on the floor together.
How the Celtics should approach the offseason
After a disappointing first-round exit, there will be calls to break up the Tatum-Brown duo and rebuild. As he moves to the front office, Brad Stevens should ignore those calls.
Nets bench gets hyped after Kyrie dunk (0:16)
Nets head to second round, beat Celtics 123-109 in Game 5
— James Harden had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first postseason triple-double with Brooklyn, leading the Nets into the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 123-109 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night in Game 5.
Tatum finesses buzzer-beater over Durant (0:19)
Harden drops sweet dime to Shamet for the slam (0:16)
Walker, Williams out as Celtics face elimination
Guard Kemba Walker and center Robert Williams have been ruled out of Tuesday's Game 5 of the Boston Celtics' series with the Brooklyn Nets, coach Brad Stevens said in his pregame media availability.
Fan throws water bottle at Kyrie near tunnel (1:11)
Stephen A. applauds officials for arresting Boston fan who threw bottle at Kyrie (1:36)
2020-21 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 49 | 23 | .681 | - | W2 |
| Brooklyn | 48 | 24 | .667 | 1 | W5 |
| New York | 41 | 31 | .569 | 8 | W3 |
| Boston | 36 | 36 | .500 | 13 | L1 |
| Toronto | 27 | 45 | .375 | 22 | L7 |
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2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game112.616th
Rebounds Per Game44.315th
Assists Per Game23.525th
Points Allowed111.5Tied-15th
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(14) | Aaron Nesmith | SF | Vanderbilt |
| 1(26) | Payton Pritchard | PG | Oregon |
| 1(30) | Desmond Bane | SG | TCU |
| 2(17) | Yam Madar | PG |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 48 | 24 | .667 |
| 2018-19 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 27 | .671 |
| 2016-17 | 53 | 29 | .646 |