NEW for Hardwood Houdini: NBA2K rubbed salt in the wounds of mourning #Celtics fans by including Luke Kornet and two Al Horfords (and Sam Hauser) on the 2K26 cover. More below: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: What can Billy Billions and the #Celtics learn from the Rafael Devers trade? Full column: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

These Indiana Pacers are starting to feel a lot like the 2022 #Celtics. I wrote about the NBA Finals PTSD of seeing Indy take a 2-1 series lead over the Thunder. hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

Thanks to @samlafrancenba.bsky.social for joining me on the Celtics Rundown livestream @5reasonssports.bsky.social! ✅ Deep dive into our favorite prospects for the Celtics ✅ Reaction to NBA Finals Game 3 ✅ Has your series prediction changed? ✅ Draft rumor skepticism www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HCu...

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles is like out of the #Celtics range in this year's #NBADraft, but his Draymond Green-like playstyle would make him a promising fit if they were to trade up. Full preview in thread.

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: The #Celtics announced that Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a partial meniscus tear in his right knee. More: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: According to @hoopshype's running tracker, the #Celtics hosted @AlabamaMBB center Clifford Omoruyi for a pre-draft workout. The big man played an NBA-type role for the Tide last year, and could be a great depth piece for Boston. More in thread⬇️⬇️

NEW for @HoudiniCeltics: We got our first leak of what a potential #Celtics City Edition jersey would look like next season, over the weekend. I wrote a breakdown, including an official grade, and what I'm most disappointed in. Story in thread

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: Aussie wing Alex Toohey is projected to be available in the #Celtics' range later this month at the #NBADraft. I took a look at the "Jack of all trades" forward, and how he could potentially fit in Boston. Full draft preview in thread ⬇️

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: Koby Brea has been labeled as one of the best shooting prospects in years. He's received draft comparisons to Sam Hauser and could be available for the #Celtics in the second round. Full preview in thread:

Joan Beringer only started playing basketball three years ago, when he could no longer find soccer cleats that fit his feet. Now, he’s playing like a young Robert Williams and could be an exciting #NBADraft pick for the #Celtics. More for Hardwood Houdini in thread:

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: The salary cap, luxury tax, and apron penalties can be confusing. I outlined everything that the #Celtics are going to have to deal with if they find themselves above the second apron again next season. More below: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: Ahead of tonight's #HateWatch, I reflected on how traumatic the Knicks' Game 3 comeback was, having seen it happen twice last round. More: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: Sure, the return for Jaylen Brown and/or Derrick White might be nice, but it probably isn't worth the time that it'd take to pay off. More below: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: The #Celtics might be able to find the perfect Payton Pritchard understudy in this year's draft. More below: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: Luke Kornet is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. So, I took a look at three of the biggest threats to lure him away from the #Celtics. More below: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: The best way for Boston to soften the blow of whatever trades they're going to have to make this summer is to draft well. Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner could be a great option for the #Celtics if they want to strengthen their center rotation. More:

Appreciate @jacksimone.bsky.social & @samlafrancenba.bsky.social for joining me on the Celtics Rundown livestream @5reasonssports.bsky.social! -What to do on draft night? -A summer of change -How good will Boston be next season? -What went wrong in the playoffs? www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICY5...

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: Kristaps Porzingis' illness still remains a mystery, but his Celtics legacy shouldn't be: More: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

From last night for Hardwood Houdini: Jaylen Brown voiced his belief in his teammates after Monday's tragic loss in Game 4. In Game 5, he led the way as the team reminded the fanbase that they should believe, too. Full story: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: The #Celtics are "bracing for the worst" with Jayson Tatum's injury. More: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

NEW for Hardwood Houdini: The #Celtics are down 0-2 to the #Knicks, and it's taken some HISTORICALLY bad play to get them here. More: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

NEW: Ahead of #Celtics vs. #Knicks Game 2, I wrote about the three "what if" thoughts that have been haunting me since Monday night. More: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

The #Celtics took and missed a lot of threes in the second half last night. But, it doesn't mean that all of the looks were bad or that it was the only reason that they lost. More: hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...

NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: #Knicks fans held an opening round championship parade in the streets of Manhattan, after securing a date with the #Celtics next round. Story here: www.celticsblog.com/2025/5/2/244...

Thanks to @jacksimone.bsky.social & @samlafrancenba.bsky.social for joining me on the Celtics Rundown livestream @5reasonssports.bsky.social! -Celtics-Magic takeaways -Scouting Knicks-Pistons -Tatum & Brown set tone for C's physicality & pace -Getting more from KP www.youtube.com/watch?v=puMu...

NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: Al Horford showed KCP exactly how to successfully take on the villain role in a hostile environment. More: www.celticsblog.com/2025/4/28/24...

#NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: The images of Kristaps Porzingis’ bandaged forehead are what most fans will remember when they think about this game, but his overall performance was just as important as the bleeding. More: www.celticsblog.com/2025/4/24/24...

@samlafrancenba.bsky.social with a great write-up about #KristapsPorzingis at www.celticsblog.com/2025/4/24/24.... Sam also reveals his skill as a Joe Mazzulla humor translator. #GoCeltics #RhodeIslandDeadpan

NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: Bradley Beal could not have been more offended when Mike Budenholzer suggested he be Phoenix’s Jrue Holiday. More below: www.celticsblog.com/2025/4/15/24...

If you enjoyed the Celtics beating the Knicks for the 4th time this season, spend a minute to read this hilarious viewpoint from @samlafrancenba.bsky.social. Special credit for the savage roasting of Carmelo Anthony.

NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: Jayson Tatum capped off his season-long dominance over the Knicks by going full Larry Bird in the second half of Tuesday's big win. More below: www.celticsblog.com/2025/4/9/244...

NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: We all need to know which HBO show Joe Mazzulla tried to put Eddie House on to. More below: www.celticsblog.com/2025/3/28/24...

NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: The #Celtics sale could hit a snag, according to the latest @axios.com. More here: www.celticsblog.com/2025/3/26/24...

NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: The #Celtics are reportedly being sold to Symphony Technology Group general manager, Bill Chisholm, for $6.1 billion. More: www.celticsblog.com/2025/3/20/24...

NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: On a night where the #Celtics couldn't buy a basket, Baylor Scheierman brought the BOOM and lifted them past the Nets. More below: www.celticsblog.com/2025/3/19/24...

NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: St. Patrick's Day has become a reminder of what Nike took from us. More below: www.celticsblog.com/2025/3/17/24...

NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: The #Celtics have been winning games despite being HORRIBLE in the fourth quarter. More below: www.celticsblog.com/2025/3/14/24...

Did the NBA really think it wise to have one team wear a dark shade of green and the other wear black? Celtics' classic home white uni didn't make more sense? 🤔 #getoffmylawn

Sebastian Maniscalco is in the building. Per @samlafrancenba.bsky.social, he was performing in Providence last night. He has also packed TD Garden.

#NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: Kristaps Porzingis gave an update about his lingering illness on Monday. More: www.celticsblog.com/2025/3/10/24...

NEW for @Celticsblog: Friday's game against the #Cavs kicks off a seven-game homestand for the #Celtics. Or as I'm calling it, their final exam. More below: www.celticsblog.com/2025/2/28/24...

NEW for @celticsblog.bsky.social: If you've only been paying attention to the #Celtics, here's a little check-in from around the NBA. More here: www.celticsblog.com/2025/2/19/24...

Appreciate @jacksimone.bsky.social & @samlafrancenba.bsky.social for joining today's Celtics Rundown livestream! -Thoughts on the Celtics' trade-deadline manuevering -Takeaways from Brad Stevens' press conference -Torrey Craig's fit -What might Boston do next? www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4-X...

“Luka was already extremely unlikable with all of his whining and complaining during games. Now that he’ll be playing for the Lakers, it’ll be beyond fun to root against all 270 pounds of him.” Ahahaha I was really looking forward for this article, @samlafrancenba.bsky.social you didn’t disappoint

For @celticsblog.bsky.social, it's @samlafrancenba.bsky.social off the top rope! Sam, tell us how you really feel. www.celticsblog.com/2025/2/2/243...

They gonna lose to Maxey and the boys today???

New for @celticsblog.bsky.social: I've decided that "aura" is real and that Jayson Tatum has it. More here: www.celticsblog.com/2025/2/1/243...

He made the middy fade away?