The Latest Breaking News from Marcus Smart

A much-needed win over Portland was a good start, but Boston’s problems run deep.

'Marcus Smart truly is one of the best guard defenders in the NBA,' writes HoopsHype.

With the shot clock winding down and overtime closing as the Celtics barely held on to a two-point lead, Jayson Tatum air-balled a 3-pointer, but didn’t quit on the play. Marcus Smart corralled the rebound, missed a shot, but there was Tatum, crashing the glass and tossing in the dagger…

As the Celtics entered the All-Star break on a high note with last Wednesday’s win over the Pistons, they were understandably in high spirits. There were smiles all around the locker room as everyone departed for their respective destinations, as they boasted the best record in the NBA.

Just call the squad First Team All-Try Hard

BOSTON — Before Wednesday’s game against the Pistons — the final one before the All-Star break — Celtics interim coach Joe Mazzulla was asked what his message to his players would be going into the week off.

Good afternoon, basketball lovers. So good to be with you again as we head into All-Star weekend. Last week, after witnessing basketball history in the form of LeBron James capturing the all-time scoring record, we saw fireworks in the form of one of the zaniest NBA trade deadlines we’ve ever…

The injury bug couldn't slow Boston's roll as the Celtics exploded for a 106-99 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.

In the last month of the team's calendar, offensive rating has fallen precipitously -- particularly since the absence of veteran point guard Marcus Smart began.