Sky ahead Azura Stevens is at the mend after her WNBA season used to be reduce quick by means of surgical operation on her left knee. She is rehabbing in her place of birth of Raleigh, North Carolina, with the beef up of circle of relatives. ‘‘I’m doing in reality neatly,’’ stated Stevens, who's hoping to be cleared for motion by means of coaching camp. ‘‘I’m beginning to do a little strengthening and stuff, which is just right. We’re roughly on the therapeutic section at this time, so I’m simply taking it daily and in reality simply now not seeking to rush issues. That manner, I’m now not having to take care of it subsequent yr.’’ Stevens is in a
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Brad Stevens Reveals Celtics Had Tough Year: ‘Not What We Had Hoped’
It certainly not was the season the Boston Celtics hoped to have. Boston completed fourth within the Eastern Conference after being pegged because the favorites heading into the 2018-19 NBA season. Everyone definitely had good motive to imagine so, seeing as Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving could be able to go, and the bench depth appeared unmatched. But issues acquired tough for the C’s. Irving referred to as out his teammates and appeared visibly annoyed at occasions, and didn’t precisely double down on his promise to re-sign with Boston come season’s finish. Fast ahead to the playoffs and the Green have a 2-Zero sequence lead over the Indiana Pacers. Irving is enjoying a
Celtics Notes: Brad Stevens Plans To Rest Starters Ahead Of Playoffs
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics had clinched the fourth seed within the NBA Playoffs earlier than they even tipped off in opposition to the Orlando Magic on Sunday at TD Garden. An Indiana Pacers loss to the Brooklyn Nets meant the Celtics will host Game 1 in Boston, with the Pacers locking into the fifth seed. That left little to play for Sunday besides satisfaction, and momentum, as Brad Stevens famous earlier than the sport when he stated the Celtics would hold their foot on the gasoline no matter Indiana’s consequence. Sunday additionally served as the ultimate likelihood for Celtics starters to get time in a considerably significant sport earlier than embarking upon
Brad Stevens Has Great Reaction To Kyrie Irving’s Sixth All-Star Nod
Another year, another All-Star selection for Kyrie Irving. The Boston Celtics point guard was named an All-Star for the sixth time Thursday, meaning he’s earned the honor in all but two seasons in his NBA career. For head coach Brad Stevens, Irving’s already loaded résumé has become somewhat comical. “He’s an incredible player,” Stevens said Friday, as captured by MassLive. “Hats off to him for getting (to) another All-Star Game. Six All-Star Games by the time you’re 26 is a joke. Pretty special, and it’s not easy for these guys — we talk about this all the time — to put on that cape every day. If you’re that consistent and that ... NESN.com
Brad Stevens Hopeful Celtics’ Best Shooters Will Expand 3-Point Shot Range
Brad Stevens wants every player on his roster to be able to shoot from beyond the arc, but wants his best 3-point shooters to continue to expand their shot range. The Boston Celtics head coach thinks the range of which 3-point shots are made only will grow as the years go on, and that means the defenses will play a bigger role in defending the shooter, and noted some of the game’s best shooters will deepen their range and defenders probably should figure out how to stop them now because it won’t get any easier. “For sure. No question, that’s the Steph Curry effect, right?” Stevens told the Boston Herald’s Mark Murphy. “When you
Brad Stevens Explains Decision To Let Al Horford Play Extra Minutes Vs. 76ers
BOSTON — Well, it looks like the Boston Celtics won’t be taking it too slow with Al Horford. After missing seven games with a lingering knee injury, Horford returned to action Sunday and logged 19 minutes in the Celtics’ win over the Charlotte Hornets. While the veteran big man was said to be on a minutes restriction upon his return, an exception needed to be made Christmas Day. Horford, who only was supposed to see about 25 minutes on Tuesday, played 30 minutes in Boston’s thrilling 121-114 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Horford had a modest day with four points and nine rebounds, but as Kyrie Irving noted afte... NESN.com
Celtics Notes: Brad Stevens Hints At Lineup Change After Loss To Jazz
NBA seasons often are trial by fire, and it’s clear the Boston Celtics still are figuring themselves out. The Celtics have shown flashes of brilliance early in the campaign, including Friday’s thrilling overtime win over the Toronto Raptors. But they’ve also turned in some flat-out duds, including the recent West Coast road trip and Saturday’s 98-86 loss to the Utah Jazz at TD Garden. The Jazz were the early aggressors in the teams’ final regular-season meeting of the 2018-19 set, but the Celtics punched back in the second quarter, effectively stealing back the momentum. That juice only lasted so long, however, as Utah stomped on Boston in the... NESN.com