On this day: Boston legend Tommy Heinsohn scores 45 on Christmas Day It is the most scored by a Celtics player on that day, and Tommy's career-high. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 25, 2022
Best Christmas Day NBA dunks since 2014 (including the Boston Celtics) With a full slate of tilts on tap to keep us busy when we aren't ripping open presents and emptying our stockings, the NBA has a jam-packed day of basketball slated for their 2022 schedule of games on Christmas Day this year. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 25, 2022
Injury Report: Warriors’ Steph Curry (shoulder) to be re-evaluated in two weeks The eight-time All-Star guard has missed four games since suffering a shoulder injury. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 25, 2022
Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics: How to watch, broadcast, lineups (12/25) The 23-10 Boston Celtics face the 22-10 Milwaukee Bucks in what might not just be the best of all the Christmas Day games. but also the most anticipated game of the 2022-23 season thus far. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 25, 2022
Kristian Winfield: Jacque Vaughn held the Nets accountable. Now they’re rolling. NEW YORK — When Jacque Vaughn was at the tail end of his NBA career as a backup point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, Mike Budenholzer was an assistant on Gregg Popovich’s staff. Tribune News Service · Dec 25, 2022
Thomas Bryant appears to have avoided injury versus the Hornets Thomas Bryant hurt his shoulder on Friday versus the Hornets, but it appears he is good to go moving forward. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 25, 2022
What moves around the margins might the Boston Celtics be eyeing ahead of the 2023 trade deadline? The "Celtics Lab" podcast put together five targets Boston might target on the cheap who can help the team in places it could be stronger. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022
Warriors star Steph Curry out at least two more weeks with shoulder injury SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors won’t have Stephen Curry for at least two more weeks as he continues to nurse a shoulder injury. Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022
Happy to be playing as they were early in the season, the Celtics now turn to making it consistent Can Boston keep their play connected and engaged over a long regular season? USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022
NBA Christmas Preview: Begin your day betting on Sixers-Knicks and finish with Suns-Nuggets 'Tis the season to make bets. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022
Steph Curry Injury to Be Re-evaluated in Two Weeks, Warriors Announce The Golden State guard suffered a left shoulder subluxation on Dec. 14. Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2022
PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 128-125 OT loss to the Pelicans The best photos from the Oklahoma City Thunder's 128-125 OT loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022
LeBron James avoids nasty injury as he lands awkwardly after shoe fell off in defeat The Los Angeles Lakers now lost three in a row after defeat to the Charlotte Hornets, with NBA great LeBron James falling very awkwardly on the game-deciding play Daily Mirror · Dec 24, 2022
Knicks guard Quentin Grimes latest knockout for Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan The “jittery feet” were the giveaway, and just like that DeRozan knew he would have an opportunity to take Grimes where he wanted and win the game on Friday. The vet explained how his love for boxing makes late-game heroics on the basketball court possible. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2022 Previewing York’s Jack Tosh holiday tournament The Jack Tosh Holiday Classic at York has been raising its profile and gaining in prestige recently.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2022 Rebekah Gardner is getting back to her outside shot after a rookie season playing inside She currently leads Spar CityLift Girona in scoring, averaging 15.4 points per game to go with 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals. In 11 games, she’s shooting 45% from three-point range and 58% from the field overall.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022 The most trustworthy NBA teams against the spread (Sacramento Kings!) and which bets to avoid for now Follow the trends
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022 Several Boston Celtics Easter eggs in NBA’s Christmas Day promo video Keep an eye open for an appearance by a Boston Hall of Famer pulling the strings from behind the scenes, and more.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022 Are the Boston Celtics at their weakest when Jayson Tatum is riding pine? Finding fault with this team isn't always easy, but this seems to be one area in need of work.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022 On this day: John Bagley re-signs; most team rebounds vs Detroit Pistons; Jack Nichols passes On this day, Celtics guard John Bagley returned to Boston after a long injury, and Jack Nichols left us.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 24, 2022 LeBron James loses a shoe and Lakers run out of chances in loss to Hornets LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis stood at the end of the Lakers’ introduction line dressed in all black, a smile on his face as he watched his teammates go through their pregame routine.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022 Lakers player grades: L.A. loses again without Anthony Davis The Lakers competed hard against the Hornets, erasing a 16-point deficit, but their lack of defense ultimately did them in.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022 Player grades: SGA’s career-high 44 points not enough to complete comeback in 128-125 OT loss to Pelicans Player grades for the Thunder's 128-125 OT loss to the Pelicans on Friday.
The Denver Post · Dec 24, 2022 Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray return as surging Nuggets win third in a row DENVER — When the Nuggets play defense, their opponent is as cooked as a Christmas ham.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022 Luka Doncic sees future superstar in Rockets prospect Jalen Green “I think Jalen is going to be a superstar in this league,” Dallas star Luka Doncic says of second-year #Rockets guard Jalen Green. “They should build around him.”