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Marcus Smart may still be with the Boston Celtics for the 2018-19 season, but that could be it. Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reported on Friday that Smart is “over it” and is prepared to take the one-year qualifying offer, which …
Could Marcus Smart and the Boston Celtics be headed for Splitsville? Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald reported on Thursday that Smart is upset with the Celtics over their lack of communication this summer. “He loves the Celtics, but with these …
The Boston Celtics have extended a qualifying offer to versatile guard Marcus Smart, making him a restricted free agent. One question surrounding the Celtics since their season ended was what they would do with Smart, who could have become an …
Marcus Smart got away with a flop during the second quarter of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday and was ridiculed for it. The Boston Celtics defender was guarding LeBron James with just under 40 seconds remaining in the first half of …
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart warned that Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals probably won’t be easy on the eyes. Smart predicted a “dogfight” in the decisive game, with both teams fully focused on winning the game and …
Marcus Smart is lauded for his intensity and toughness on the court, which are great assets. But if there is one downside to that, it’s that Smart may be a little intense for practices. Brad Stevens said before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference …
Marcus Smart is not one of the first names to come to mind when discussing the Boston Celtics’ surprise playoff run, but he thinks it’s time he got his due. In an interview with Michael Pina of VICE Sports that ran on Thursday, the …
Brad Stevens has proven himself as one of the best coaches in the NBA with the job he has done in Boston this season, but even some Celtics players question his methods at times. From the sound of it, those questions are answered rather quickly. …
Marcus Smart called out JR Smith for his “dirty” play against Al Horford on Tuesday night. During the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, Smith pushed Horford from …
Marcus Smart returned to action for the Boston Celtics on Tuesday after a month and a half absence, and he received a standing ovation. The Celtics guard checked into Game 5 of his team’s playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first …
The Boston Celtics hold a 2-1 lead in their opening round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks after they were blown out on Friday, and help could be on the way if they struggle again going forward. Marcus Smart, who has been sidelined with a …
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is moving toward a return, and it could come as soon as next week. Celtics coach Brad Stevens said Saturday that Smart will be re-evaluated next week, and could return to game action immediately if he is cleared at …
When Marcus Smart returns to the Boston Celtics from a thumb injury, he will do so at the urging of his mother, who has been diagnosed with cancer. Smart, who is recovering from surgery to repair a torn ligament, found out last week about his …
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is progressing in his return from thumb surgery, and could even return at the end of a lengthy first-round series. Smart took part in shooting drills Sunday and said he expects to return by the second round at the …
The Boston Celtics will be missing Kyrie Irving for the entirety of their playoff run, but it appears they will be getting another key player back for the second round if they are able to advance that far. Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reports that …
The Boston Celtics will be without Marcus Smart for at least the remainder of the regular season, but they are hoping the hard-nosed point guard can return in time to help them at some point in the playoffs. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports …
