Friday, July 31, 2020

Bucks 119, Celtics 112: Marcus Smart's led rally falls short in seeding opener


After more than four months (140 days, to be exact) of no NBA basketball, the Celtics resumed play with a 119-112 loss to the league leading Milwaukee Bucks to reopen the season in Orlando Friday night.

Causeway Street Podcast - Boston sportswriter Bob Ryan talks Celtics in NBA restart


Legendary Boston sportswriter Bob Ryan makes his Causeway Street debut to talk Celtics ahead of the NBA restart, stories he's covered over his 40-year career and more! Plus we discuss excused absences and racial equality messages, tune in below to Episode 221.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Kemba Walker expected to play only 15-20 minutes in Celtics' seeding opener vs Bucks


While Kemba Walker has only played nine minutes of basketball in the 'NBA bubble' so far, the Celtics All-Star is committed to following the team's medical staff plan.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Monday, July 27, 2020

Jayson Tatum bounces back from 'weird' first game



Jayson Tatum needed some time to get used to what NBA players will soon be calling the new normal in Orlando. 

Kemba Walker 'looked good' in his first game back


When Kemba Walker drove past one Suns defender, charged towards two others before absorbing contact from DeAndre Ayton and converting a layup for a three-point-play opportunity, you could almost hear the massive sigh of relief from Celtics fans across the city. 

Sunday, July 26, 2020

Celtics top Suns, 117-103 in exhibition matchup


For Brad Stevens, Jaylen Brown's stellar exhibition performance in the Celtics' first win since the NBA restart didn't come as a surprise.

Causeway Street Podcast - Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports talks Celtics fans off ledge


Dan "Greenie" Greenberg of Barstool Sports checks in to talk Celtics fans off the ledge after a loss in their first scrimmage. We discuss what to expect going forward and how worrisome is Kemba Walker's left knee. Tune in for

Friday, July 24, 2020

Celtics fall to OKC Thunder in first scrimmage, 98-84


After four months without basketball, the Celtics scrimmaged with another team other than themselves on Friday, as they fell 98-84 to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Visa Athletic Center in Orlando.

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Kemba Walker out for scrimmage vs Thunder, says he's 'trending upwards'


While the Celtics have been preparing to resume their season for the past two weeks in Orlando, Kemba Walker was using individual workouts to strengthening his left knee.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Celtics rookie Tremont Waters is in concussion protocol


Celtics coach Brad Stevens announced on Monday that rookie Tremont Waters suffered a concussion last week and has not cleared concussion protocol yet.

Brad Stevens says 'worrying' about Kemba Walker isn't necessary


Celtics coach Brad Stevens said All-Star point guard Kemba Walker went through nearly an hour of Sunday's workout, as the team prepares for their inter-squad scrimmage this week.

Monday, July 20, 2020

Jaylen Brown speaks on Breonna Taylor, systemic change


Jaylen Brown was just about done with his video conference call with the media before he sat back down to speak about Breonna Taylor and systemic change.

Friday, July 17, 2020

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Monday, July 13, 2020

Kemba Walker misses back-to-back Celtics practices


The Celtics "get Kemba Walker healthy" plan has continued, as the All-Star point guard was held out of practice on Monday for the second straight day.

Kara Lawson to be replaced by Brandon Bailey as Celtics assistant coach


Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson is leaving the Disney World "bubble" after accepting the Duke woman's basketball head coaching job offer this past weekend.

Sunday, July 12, 2020

Celtics held Kemba Walker out of team's first 'hard practice'


The Celtics continued their plan to move slowly when it comes to Kemba Walker and his left knee, as the All-Star guard was held out of practice on Sunday.

Friday, July 10, 2020

Causeway Street Podcast - Gordon Hayward already distracted ahead of NBA restart?


Celtics are officially in the NBA bubble, we discuss Gordon Hayward's plans to leave Orlando at some point, his surgically repaired ankle still hurting and his player option for next season looming. Plus, we talk league headlines, tune in below to Episode 218 of the Causeway Street Podcast!

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Sunday, July 5, 2020

Celtics three-game scrimmage schedule revealed prior to NBA restart in Orlando


The NBA released their inter-squad scrimmage schedule Saturday, as each team will play three-games in preparation for the 2019-20 season to resume on July 30.

Saturday, July 4, 2020

Causeway Street Podcast - Celtics ready to join the NBA "bubble"


Zach Peloquin joins us to talk about the Celtics gearing up for the season and their trip to Disney World next week, plus we discuss the NBA's second "bubble" idea for the remaining eight teams and more. Tune in below to Episode 217 of the Causeway Street Podcast!

Friday, July 3, 2020

Gordon Hayward plans to leave Orlando for birth of his child


For Gordon Hayward, deciding to head back home to witness the birth of his child instead of potentially playing in deep playoff games in Orlando was an easy one. 

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Brad Stevens is confident heading into the 'new season': 'Who ever wins it is going to really earn it'

   

Brad Stevens and the Celtics are gearing up for a new season. They will make their trip to Orlando next week to begin training for the restart of the NBA campaign that will kick off on July 31

Kemba Walker gives an update on left knee injury


When the NBA suspended its season back in March, Kemba Walker's health was one of the Celtics' biggest concern prior to finishing out the regular season.

Adam Silver says spread of COVID-19 could stop NBA season


With the recent rise of coronavirus cases in the United States, especially in Florida, the NBA plans to resume the 2019-20 season on July 30.