Gio Rivera

Boston

Writer at New England Sports Network (NESN)

(mostly Celtics) writer for NESN dot com. Previously: @SalemState + radio, @FanSided, @Overtime. Dorchester born/raised.

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Articles

Red Sox-Twins Battle Featured Father-Son Moment For Boston Legend

1 week ago | nesn.com | Gio Rivera

The Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins squared off at Fenway Park on Saturday, but the regular-season matchup meant much more to four-year veteran Kody Clemens and his father, “Rocket” Roger Clemens. Clemens, a 28-year-old infielder/outfielder who’s logged stops with the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Phillies, had never played at Fenway Park — his father’s home territory across 13 seasons — until Saturday.
Rookie Pitcher Accepts Learning Lessons From Loss

1 week ago | nesn.com | Gio Rivera

The Boston Red Sox have counted on rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins, perhaps more than the 25-year-old anticipated this early into the 2025 season. But each time, Dobbins has shown strong flashes of potential. He went at least five innings during his first two big-league starts and when it came time to fill in for veteran Walker Buehler, Dobbins delivered again.
Knicks Fans Already Broke Unwritten Celtics Playoff Rule

1 week ago | nesn.com | Gio Rivera

It’s been 12 years since the last time the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks met face-to-face in the NBA playoffs, but the East Coast rivalry is set and the two storied franchises are set to battle it out for a chance at the Eastern Conference finals. Instead of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett going up against Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith, it’ll be Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown versus Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Celtics Split? NBA Insider Validates Vital Boston Trade Possibility

1 week ago | nesn.com | Gio Rivera

The Eastern Conference semifinals haven’t even begun yet, and rumors are pouring, insinuating the Boston Celtics won’t return with all of their premier cast, regardless of whether or not they capture banner 19. That’s abrupt, especially for a star-filled core that was first assembled just two offseasons ago and hoisted a Larry O’Brien Trophy less than a year ago. But it’s also the cost of testing the limits of a flooding payroll as a second-apron franchise.
Celtics Discover Second-Round Rival After Knicks-Pistons Finale

1 week ago | nesn.com | Gio Rivera

The Boston Celtics reaped the benefit of eliminating the Orlando Magic in five games, and recovered from their first-round series victory while also awaiting the discovery of their Eastern Conference semifinals opponent. Meanwhile, at Little Caesars Arena, the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons battled it out for a date against the reigning champs in Round 2. It was everything viewers expected after Detroit forced New York into a Game 6 and dug into its 3-1 series lead.
Why Celtics' Second-Round Playoff Opponent Should Fear Boston

1 week ago | nesn.com | Gio Rivera

Making the Orlando Magic disappear after five games in the first round of the NBA playoffs spoke volumes about the Boston Celtics. Boston didn’t just understand its mission; the team demonstrated the championship qualities that make the Celtics the team to beat this postseason. Sure, they didn’t match last year’s regular season win total (64), and the rare hiccups that Boston collided with, at times, suggested that the dominance we witnessed last season had faded a shade down.
Celtics Rumors: Record $6.1 Billion Franchise Sale To Be Finalized

1 week ago | nesn.com | Gio Rivera

Despite looming concerns over the pending $6.1 billion sale of the Boston Celtics that is set to make Bill Chisholm the franchise’s next majority owner, the record-breaking purchase is expected to finalize. Chisholm was announced as the team’s owner-in-waiting choice following months of conversations and meetings with candidates, carefully curated by current majority owner Wyc Grousbeck and company.
How Jayson Tatum Stuck By Competitive Edge In Celtics-Magic Series

2 weeks ago | nesn.com | Gio Rivera

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was on a mission throughout Round 1 against the Orlando Magic, and that wasn’t only evident in the six-time All-Star’s performance that generated “MVP” chants in Game 5. Tatum’s commitment to demonstrating true leadership also came in the form of the 27-year-old’s attitude, which required sticking by the good old silent treatment — reserved for Magic star Paolo Banchero.
How Lucas Giolito Felt After Belated Boston Debut

2 weeks ago | nesn.com | Gio Rivera

The Boston Red Sox suffered their most irritating loss of the season in a 7-6 walk-off defeat to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, but the story soley centered around the long-awaited return of starting pitcher Lucas Giolito. It had been two years since the last time Giolito logged a big league appearance, and the right-hander provided the Red Sox with a belated snippet of what’s to come.
What Motivated Ex-Red Sox Pitcher To Stay With AL Central Team

2 weeks ago | nesn.com | Gio Rivera

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Michael Wacha wasn’t interested in making his fourth uniform switch in the past five years once the offseason came around last winter. Wacha was fresh removed from his second season with the Kansas City Royals, and the right-hander chose to exercise the opt-out option of his two-year, $32 million deal signed in 2023.