For the B/R expert, that 'X factor' down the stretch is none other than Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis. While we disagree that the Celtics have anything like a soft underbelly

T he Boston Celtics should not be afraid of the other teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference. Ahead of the start of the league's 2024-25 regular season, the Celtics were rightfully

Part of the problem may be the fact that Boston has recently been valued at $5.5 billion with a looming $500 million + payroll next season, with no ownership of a home arena to help recoup those costs. And there may be further hurdles in front of league expansion we are not yet aware of.