Kevin Garnett’s No. 5 Celtics jersey is heading to the TD Garden rafters. Watch the Celtics make the announcement in front of a sellout Garden crowd.

The U.S. Men’s Basketball team could have a distinctly Boston vibe on the court at the next Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer.

“Rival.” “Friend.” “Inspiration.” Those were some of the words used to describe late basketball great Kobe Bryant during the Celtics’ tribute video before Thursday’s 119-104 win against the Golden State Warriors. It is difficult to put into words the impact of the 20-year career and 41-year life of the former Los Angeles Laker that was cut short by a...

In his first year in Boston, Enes Kanter has already made a name for himself – through activism. Brian Shactman sits down with the Celtics star in a one on one interview

Former Oklahoma City Thunder player Enes Kanter plans to open a charter school in the metro area that focuses on serving low-income minority students and those from immigrant families with limited English-speaking abilities. Kanter, who currently plays for the Boston Celtics, notified Oklahoma City Public Schools of his intention to open the Enes Kanter School for Exceptional Learning, according to…

A Boston Celtics fan at TD Garden was arrested after throwing a drink near the San Antonio Spurs bench in Wednesday night’s game.

Boston guard Marcus Smart returned to the court against Toronto after missing the previous eight games with an eye infection that spread to both eyes. Boston coach Brad Stevens said before the game that Smart wouldn’t play as many minutes. The 25-year-old Smart, known for his tough defense, is averaging 11.8 points, 4.6 assists and 3.4 assists per game. He…

Gordon Hayward’s return gives the Boston Celtics four legitimate offensive threats in their starting lineup. And as A. Sherrod Blakely writes, it’s a lot tougher for opposing teams to pick their poison when he’s in the game.

2019 has been a memorable year for Tacko Fall. After going undrafted, the 7’5″ center signed with the Celtics. He made enough of an impression in the summer league and with the Maine Red Claws for fans in Boston to clamor for “Tacko Time.” And now, just three games into his NBA career, he’s a conductor for the Boston Pops….

Celtics forward Gordon Hayward started Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers and scored 14 points, returning to the Boston lineup ahead of schedule in his return from a broken hand. Hayward received a loud ovation when he was introduced and got his first basket on a fast-break layup nearly halfway into the opening quarter. He also grabbed his first rebound…

Celtics forward Gordon Hayward was cleared to play in Monday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, returning to the Boston lineup ahead of schedule in his return from a broken hand. Celtics coach Brad Stevens said after the team’s morning shootaround that Hayward was able to participate fully in the practice and would go through the pregame walkthrough “with...

Isaiah Thomas scored 27 points to help the Boston Celtics beat back a fourth-quarter charge and defeat the Brooklyn Nets 114-105 on Monday night to keep alive their hopes of securing the Eastern Conference’s top seed.

LeBron James and the Cavaliers sent a message to the Celtics in their final matchup during the regular season: They won’t relinquish the Eastern Conference’s top seed that easily.

Kemba Walker is being listed as doubtful with a neck sprain ahead of the Boston Celtics’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday.

The 29-acre Martha’s Vineyard estate owned by Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck — which former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama had reportedly been in escrow to purchase — is now under a purchase and sale agreement, according to a residential listing service. The Martha’s Vineyard Times first reported the agreement.

The Boston Celtics recalled towering rookie Tacko Fall from the Maine Red Claws for Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. While he’s been splitting time between the two teams, the seven-and-a-half-foot-tall center has captured the imagination of New England sports fans.

Facial recognition technology available from Amazon falsely matched dozens of professional athletes in New England to people in a mugshot database, the American Civil Liberties Union said, raising alarms about risks associated with face surveillance.

Practice is over and Boston Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson is still working. She stands under the basket rebounding, giving feedback to rookie guard Carsen Edwards as he shoots from different spots on the court. After swishing his final three attempts, he jogs over to her. “Thanks coach,” Edwards says before exchanging a high-five with Lawson.

The Boston Celtics’ purchase of a minor league affiliate in Maine is unlikely to bring major changes to the Portland team. The Celtics announced on Tuesday that they’ve finished the purchase of the Maine Red Claws, who play in the G League. Terms of the deal have not been announced.

Police said Tuesday no criminal activity took place during an incident at a Cambridge, Massachusetts mosque last week during which Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter said he was harassed. Kanter tweeted a video Friday showing two men shouting at him and Celtics rookie Tacko Fall outside the Islamic Center of Boston in Cambridge.