When the Boston Celtics make their three-pointers, they tend to win games. When they come across a night where the three-ball just won’t fall, they struggle to see success and more often than not end up on the wrong side of the scoreboard. Under head coach Joe Mazzulla’s philosophy, or “Mazzulla ball”, the Celtics have […] The fatal flaw of Boston Celtics’ ‘Mazzulla ball’ - Hardwood Houdini - Hardwood Houdini - Boston Celtics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

The James Harden trade has not worked for the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden does not seem like a fit for the team and after his last years, he does not seem like a good fit in most locker rooms. There is a possibility that the Clippers may look to move on from the Harden experiment, […] Boston Celtics must resist any urge to acquire ex-MVP if he hits market - Hardwood Houdini - Hardwood Houdini - Boston Celtics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is not only one of the best young talents in the NBA, but he’s also a family man off the court. And while most people likely think of Tatum’s son Deuce when they think of Tatum, it turns out there’s another basketball mind in the family, but not from the […] Father of Boston Celtics star gets coaching nod in NBL - Hardwood Houdini - Hardwood Houdini - Boston Celtics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

Jaylen Brown has formed a strong relationship with new teammate Kristaps Porzingis during the big man’s first season with the Boston Celtics. Their on-court chemistry has helped Boston rush out to an 8-2 record through the first three weeks of the 2023-24 season. Brown recently talked to Boston media about his budding bromance with Porzingis. […] Boston Celtics newcomer and All-NBAer forming off-court bromance - Hardwood Houdini - Hardwood Houdini - Boston Celtics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

Things are so bad for the Los Angeles Clippers following the James Harden trade that Clips fans are already looking for a way out. After an 0-4 start, fans are desperate enough to the point that they’re proposing mock trade scenarios, and one involved the Boston Celtics ceding Jrue Holiday, Sam Hauser, and a future […] X laughs off abhorrent James Harden to Boston Celtics trade proposal - Hardwood Houdini - Hardwood Houdini - Boston Celtics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

After the Los Angeles Clippers made the blockbuster trade to acquire James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers, the big question is how can all of the Clippers stars play together. Since the arrangement started, it has looked like Russell Westbrook will eventually be the odd man out. With the two of them having a very […] Boston Celtics should monitor potentially disgruntled ex-MVP for bench - Hardwood Houdini - Hardwood Houdini - Boston Celtics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

Julius Randle had a message for the Boston Celtics ahead of the New York Knicks and C’s November 13 matchup, the second of the season between the Atlantic Division rivals, letting them know that NY owes them a receipt for the opening night win for the green team. “We owe ’em one,” Randle said (h/t […] Two-time All-NBA star’s message to Boston Celtics ahead of second matchup - Hardwood Houdini - Hardwood Houdini - Boston Celtics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

Marquee Boston Celtics offseason splash Jrue Holiday has been an effective glue guy for a team that has gotten so close to an NBA championship for the better part of the last six years, and he has risen to the challenge in 2023-24 in a metaphorical and literal sense. Holiday’s 12/7/6/1/1 stat line proves the […] Marquee Boston Celtics offseason splash playing ‘bigger than his role’ - Hardwood Houdini - Hardwood Houdini - Boston Celtics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

Re-signed Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, who is now under contract for the next five years after a four-year extension was given to him by Brad Stevens on October 8, will “continue getting opportunities” from head coach Joe Mazzulla despite his early-season shooting woes; which included a 3/20 start from beyond the arc. “The C’s […] Re-upped Boston Celtics bench player will ‘continue getting opportunities’ - Hardwood Houdini - Hardwood Houdini - Boston Celtics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

According to The New York Post’s Brian Lewis, there was a “perfunctory feel” to the Boston Celtics’ dismantling of the Brooklyn Nets on their home floor; one that didn’t feature the famed parquette for the first time in TD Garden history. The reason? Well, one of them was the lack of Kyrie Irving on the […] ‘Perfunctory feel’ to Boston Celtics’ outclassing of division foe without polarizing ex-star - Hardwood Houdini - Hardwood Houdini - Boston Celtics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more