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Ferris State Coach Disciplined After Players Smoked Victory Cigars

A couple post-game stogies were a step too far.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2023

On this day: Boston first team to 61 wins; Scott dealt for Silas

On this day, the Celtics became the first team to a 61-win season, and Boston traded Charlie Scott to the Suns for Paul Silas.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Kevin McHale’s Boston Celtics sendoff by his peers at the end of his playing career

With folks like Cedric Maxwell, Dave Gavitt, Glenn Ordway, Red Auerbach, and many others in attendance and even telling tales, this tribute to McHale is a fitting sendoff.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023

Patrick Reusse: Gobert deal nears worst-trade territory for Timberwolves

This was the early 1980s and Danny Ainge was at a table playing cards with Boston Celtics teammates Kevin McHale and Larry Bird. In the humor of the time, Red Auerbach, then the Celtics' general manager, made a habit of needling Ainge about his Mormon faith.

Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023

On this day: Celtic champ Robert Parish’ Jersey retired; Burrough born

On this day in Celtics history, champion center Robert Parish had his jersey retired, and Junior Burrough was born.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 18, 2023

‘The Void Is Pretty Big Right Now’: Stephen Silas Remembers His Father

Ahead of Rockets-Celtics, Houston’s coach reflects on his dad’s special connection to Boston.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2022

On this day: Boston Celtics field NBA’s first All-Black starting five

On this day in 1964, the Boston Celtics fielded the first all-Black starting 5 in league history when Willie Naulls replaced Tommy Heinsohn in the lineup.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 26, 2022

On this day: Boston honors Johnny Most retirement; Rajon Rondo scores triple-double vs. Indiana Pacers

The legendary Celtics broadcaster was honored by Boston on his retirement on this date in 1990.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 3, 2022

On this day: Dave Cowens leave of absence begins; Kendrick Perkins, Gene Conley born; Chuck Connors passes

On this day in Celtics history, Dave Cowens stepped away from the team for a time, Kendrick Perkins and Gene Conely were born, and Chuck Connors left us.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 10, 2022

Celtics legends Bill Russell and Red Auerbach give a lesson on getting rebounds

The two Boston greats demonstrate proper rebounding technique in the classic clip from the 'Red on Roundball' series.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2022