Boston Celtics daily links 8/24/17

Herald  Bulpett: Now Kyrie Irving must show he can be 'the man' for Celtics
Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck says trade was made to go after banner No. 18
Bulpett: Now Kyrie Irving must show he can be 'the man' for Celtics
Murphy: Time to examine how Celtics will shape up next season

Globe  These 3 Celtics players will be most impacted by the Kyrie Irving trade
Wear green to the PawSox game tonight and get a free ticket—because Kyrie Irving
LeBron James went on a Twitter rant about fans burning Isaiah Thomas jerseys
Ex-Celtics passionately refuted the rumor that Isaiah Thomas was unliked in Boston
After massive makeover, Celtics now have to make it all mesh
Celtics fans may want to wait to buy NBA 2K video game
Jaylen Brown calls burning of Isaiah Thomas jersey ‘pathetic’

CelticsBlog  Breaking down the shocking Kyrie Irving – Isaiah Thomas trade
That slow grind: what can the young Celtics work on this summer
Better PF: Crowder or Morris?
10 things I like and don’t like about the Kyrie Irving for Isaiah Thomas deal
Evan Turner on Isaiah Thomas: "Nothing ill should ever be said about that guy."

Celtics Green  Random Thoughts on Isaiah Thomas and Hip Impingement
ESPN  LeBron James rants about Boston Celtics fans burning Isaiah Thomas jerseys after trade
Max: 'Kyrie thinks he's better than he is'
Lex Nihil Novi  Peter May: Sonics Fleeced Celtics
The Sports Daily   Teammates refuting Broussard’s report that Isaiah isn’t well liked | Red's Army
3 Celtics most impacted by the Kyrie Irving trade. | Red's Army
Reflecting on Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder and Easy Ed Macauley | Red's Army

CSNNE  Al Horford thanks Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder: 'They recruited me'
Kobe Bryant challenges Isaiah Thomas to make the All-NBA first team
Shut the hell up about the kid burning the Isaiah Thomas jersey
Kyrie Irving to wear No. 11 with the Boston Celtics, his old high school number
CELTICS TALK PODCAST: Fireworks in August - ESPN's Chris Haynes on the Kyrie trade
No longer the little team that could, Boston Celtics may need time to jell
Trading first overall pick has looked better for Celtics as offseason has progressed

NESN  Writer Lists Great Sports Figures Who’ve Gone From Cleveland To Boston
Why Paul Pierce Doesn’t Think Kyrie Irving Trade Puts Celtics Over Cavs
Colin Cowherd Has Lofty Prediction For Celtics After Kyrie Irving Trade
How Isaiah Thomas’ Injury, Contract Had Affect On Kyrie Irving Trade

Why Skip Bayless Believes Celtics Won Kyrie Irving Trade With Cavs
PawSox To Host ‘Kyrie Irving Night’ At McCoy Stadium On Thursday
Jaylen Brown Has Strong Take On C’s Fans Burning Isaiah Thomas Jerseys
LeBron James Blasts Fans For Burning Isaiah Thomas Jerseys After Trade
Jae Crowder’s Mother, Helen, Reportedly Dies After Battle With Cancer

Celtics Hub  'I'm gonna miss Isaiah': How the youngest Celtics fans feel about the IT-Kyrie trade
WEEI  Report: Cavaliers 'coveted' Jayson Tatum in Kyrie Irving trade talks
Chris Broussard on K&C: 'Four' NBA executives told me Isaiah Thomas didn't get along with his teammates in Boston
CBS Sports  Three major questions in wake of Kyrie Irving trade to Celtics
Celtics Grousbeck Will Miss Thomas & Crowder, But Excited For Kyrie Irving

How Isaiah Thomas Trade Could Make LeBron James Stay In Cleveland
Who Is Leaking Negative Comments About Isaiah Thomas?
The Hurley Edition: Brian Robb On Two Surprising Aspects Of Isaiah-Kyrie Trade
PawSox Hosting Kyrie Irving Night At McCoy Stadium
LeBron James Sounds Off After Two Dummies Burn Their Isaiah Thomas Jerseys
After the big trade, how do Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas fit Celtics and Cavaliers?

Mass Live  Take a look at the Boston Celtics' new practice facility, the Auerbach Center (photos)
Boston Celtics trade Isaiah Thomas: Remembering Thomas' greatest moments with the Celtics
Jae Crowder's mother died the night Celtics traded him to Cavaliers for Kyrie Irving (report)
Isaiah Thomas' former teammates leap to refute report that Celtics 'weren't that fond of Isaiah'
Hardwood Houdini  Tryng to Make Sense of the Boston Celtics Back Court

NBA Math  Are We Nearing the End of the Spurs' Dynasty?
Breaking Down Kyrie Irving's Fit with the Celtics
Chowder and Champions  Boston Celtics: Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward and the path to banner 18
Boston Sports Journal  The case against the Kyrie Irving trade
Podcast: Brian Robb talks Irving trade on Zolak and Bertrand

WKYC  Jae Crowder could be a key piece for Cleveland Cavaliers in Kyrie Irving trade
SouthCoast Today  Brendan Kurie: Forward-thinking Ainge, Celtics were on point to trade Thomas for Irving
Eagle Tribune  Belichick on Celtics big trade ...
Business Insider  What happened to all of the players and picks in the Celtics-Nets trade
USA Today  Kyrie Irving trade keeps NBA's crazy offseason rolling

Washington Post  Jae Crowder might be the biggest difference maker in the Cavs-Celtics trade
Clutch Points  Avery Bradley saw Cavs-Celtics trade coming, posts video on Instagram
Cavs news: Kevin McHale thinks it's 'scary' Isaiah Thomas not medically cleared yet
Celtics News: Marcus Smart tweets to Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder
Providence Journal  Kevin McNamara: Danny Ainge's plan for Celts finally comes into focus + Poll -

Chronicle  Jim Ingraham: There's no I in team, but there's definitely one in Kyrie
NWA Online  Commentary Celtics more annoying with Irving
Bleacher Report  Predicting 2017-18 NBA All-Star Game Rosters
Jaylen Brown Says Celtics Fans Burning Isaiah Thomas' Jersey Is 'Pathetic'
Suddenly the Cavs Aren't Doomed in a Post-LeBron Scenario
Marcus Smart Says Goodbye to Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Welcomes Kyrie Irving

Duke Basketball report  Jayson Tatum On The Irving Trade
Blasting News  Paul Pierce thinks Kyrie Irving can lead the Celtics to the NBA Finals
GQ  As Kyrie Irving Enters His Prime, What Exactly Is Boston Getting?
Ohio.com  Isaiah Thomas’ hip injury could delay start of his Cavs’ season, Celtics’ Danny Ainge says
Courier Tribune  On Basketball: Kyrie gets a new address, but Cavs win trade

Union Leader  Mike Shalin's Working Press: Criticism misses the point
Chroniclet  Rick Noland: Kyrie Irving deal looks like win for Cavaliers ... for now and the future
Concord Monitor  Tim O’Sullivan: Making sense of the Boston/Cleveland blockbuster
Sun Sentinel  Hyde5: Celtics trade for Kyrie Irving is worst possible news for Heat -
Chicago Tribune  Underdog Isaiah Thomas facing biggest challenge of career

Hoops Hype  Season preview: Boston Celtics
SI.com  Kyrie Irving trade: Impact on LeBron, Warriors and more
Hashtag Basketball  Danny Ainge is The Latest in a Long History of Isaiah Thomas Doubters
Sporting News  NBA trades: How Kyrie Irving can fill Isaiah Thomas' shoes, fit within Celtics' system
Celtics saved Cavs, sank themselves with terrible trade for Kyrie Irving

NBA,com   GameTime: Kevin McHale Talks Celtics
Shootaround (Aug. 24) -- Jayson Tatum excited to play alongside Kyrie Irving
Blogtable: What grade would you give each team in Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade?
Blogtable: Has Boston Celtics' offseason pushed them over top in East for 2017-18?
Numbers to Know: Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics swap All-Star guards

The Full Court Press Evan Turner on Isaiah Thomas: "Nothing ill should ever be said about that guy."
Mercury News The Kyrie Irving trade: Should the Warriors fear Celtics now?
Cavs Nation  Cavs news: Jared Sullinger, Kelly Olynyk call out Chris Broussard for report on Isaiah Thomas
Your Sports Area  Kevin Love denies $140m contract from the Cavaliers,and looking forward for free agency.
Vlad TV  Isaiah Thomas' Tweets About LeBron Are Unearthed After Trade

N Jefferson News  Celtics blockbuster trade shakes fans, lifts title hopes
Miami Herald  The big hits keep coming for Heat's Pat Riley, but not the good kind
Newbury Port News  Pros and cons to Irving/Thomas trade
MSN  New Cav Jae Crowder's mother died as he was being traded
STL Today  Tipsheet: Celtics trade creates opportunity for Tatum | Jeff Gordon

Cleveland.com  Kyrie Irving was not fully 'ALL IN': Darcy cartoon
Cleveland Cavaliers Trade Scribbles: Kyrie Irving, Isaiah Thomas, big pick
SB Nation  The problem with Isaiah Thomas
Patriot Ledger  CELTICS: Irving deal the right move
Telegram  Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum in Northbridge to dedicate Keane family basketball court

Basketball Insiders  Source: Cavs Called Warriors about Klay Thompson
Wyc Grousbeck: Kyrie Irving 'a transcendent player'
MetroWest Daily News  Mega-trade surprises Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum
Uproxx  ‘NBA 2K18’ Will Get A Cover With Kyrie Irving In A Celtics Uniform
A Number Of Kyrie Irving’s Cavs Teammates Hoped He Wouldn’t Get Traded

Forbes  Boston Celtics Help Clear A Path For LeBron James Back To The NBA Finals
Funny or Die  Isaiah Thomas Texts LeBron James That He Is Excited To Play With Him
Commercial Appeal  Memphis Grizzlies: Tony Allen to Celtics? It makes perfect sense
Five Thirty Eight  The Celtics Didn’t Mortgage Their Future — They Insured It

Celtics 27/7  Kyrie Irving 'thrilled' to join Boston Celtics
Deseret News  What the Kyrie Irving trade means for Gordon Hayward, the Utah Jazz
Fanrag Sports  Cavaliers Still Favorite Over Celtics For Now In East
Sportsnet  Twitter remembers that time Isaiah Thomas wasn't a LeBron fan -