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How the bond Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla and Suns guard Damion Lee formed in Maine helped launch their careers

After being cut from the Celtics during training camp in 2016 he was assigned to their G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. That same year, Mazzulla became an assistant in Maine.
Tara Sullivan

Brittney Griner is finally coming home. There’s joy and relief right now — but grief remains.

The sincere gratitude of Griner's wife, Cherelle, was obvious at the White House podium on Thursday. But it was tinged with sadness — because of why she was there in the first place, and for those left behind, such as Paul Whelan.
Gary Washburn | On basketball

Their blowout win over the Suns showed the Celtics are playing with a purpose. That purpose? Raising Banner No. 18.

The dominant performance in the win over the Suns was one of the more flawless games in recent memory for Boston.

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‘Guys just bring the level up’: The Celtics demolished the Suns, and the rest of the NBA is now on notice
This matchup of the top two teams in their respective conferences turned into a thorough, relentless demolition.

Gary Washburn | On basketball
Colin Kaepernick’s guidance on social activism provided NBA players a blueprint during an uncertain time in the bubble
“He definitely lent his voice to us when we needed it,” Celtics forward Jaylen Brown said of Kaepernick's influence on the NBA's social activism.

celtics notebook

Al Horford out for Celtics-Suns game after entering COVID-19 protocols

The NBA has loosened its COVID-19 restrictions this season. Fully vaccinated players are only required to be tested when directed by a team or league physician, or a government authority.
Celtics Notebook

Blake Griffin understands his role with the Celtics, and he’s playing it perfectly

“We discussed my role for sure but I also told [Joe Mazzulla] I don’t always need an explanation," Griffin said. "He can focus on coaching."
NBA

Nike cuts ties with Kyrie Irving a month after suspension over sharing of antisemitic material

Irving has been wearing his signature line of Nike in recent games. He had been a Nike athlete for the entirety of his NBA career, starting in 2011, and got his first signature shoe with the company in 2014.
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Tough to argue with Celtics’ approach after another example of how this team is different

On the second night of a back-to-back, in a place where they have struggled over the years against the Raptors, the Celtics dug deep again to win.
Celtics 116, Raptors 110

The Celtics got off to a sleepy start against the Raptors. But this team keeps finding a way to win.

Boston outscored Toronto, 35-17, in the third quarter to take control of the game, and closed it out as the Raptors chased a comeback.
Celtics Notebook

Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant were ultimately never paired as Celtics, but they remain great friends

Rumors swirled when Durant made his trade request public over the summer.
NBA

Nike parts ways with Kyrie Irving after antisemitism controversy

In an apparent reference to the developments, Irving shared an image on Twitter that read: "There's nothing more priceless than being free."
Celtics 103, Nets 92

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics with 34 points while defense seals victory over Nets

On Sunday Jaylen Brown had his best burst of this season, when he started the game by drilling five 3-pointers in a row.
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Kyrie Irving considers him a ‘brother’ now, but Jaylen Brown understands their relationship differently

“Our relationship [has improved],” Brown said of Irving. “We’ve been able to have conversations. We’ve been able to talk to each other.”
Celtics notebook

After completing two five-on-five sessions, Robert Williams could be back on court with Celtics soon

“We just want to make sure he’s in the right place when he comes back, so he’s doing a great job and doing the best he can,” said coach Joe Mazzulla.
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

NBA-best Celtics hit the road with a target on their backs and room to improve on a six-game trip

Coach Joe Mazzulla has his work cut out on a journey that starts in Brooklyn and includes tough tests stops out West in Phoenix and at Golden State.
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

How painful has it been in Charlotte to watch Gordon Hayward get injured again?

Hayward is 32 and has never had a full opportunity to build off that lone All-Star appearance in 2017 with the Jazz, despite signing two maximum contracts.

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