Basketball fans had the same complaint about ESPN's Brian Windhorst over his take on the Celtics-Knicks playoff series.

Former NBA player Jay Williams, who was the No. 1 pick in 2002, says it's time for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown to earn his money

The Boston Celtics haven't sent any internal signals about trimming their payroll in future seasons, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

NBA fans are calling for ESPN to punish Doris Burke by suspending or firing her following her curious comment toward the end of the New York Knicks’ win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.

ESPN broadcaster Richard Jefferson doesn’t want to hear it from the Boston Celtics fanboys. Jefferson, who is on the call for parts of the Knicks-Celtics series for ESPN, responded to famous Celtics fans Bill Simmons and Dave Portnoy, after the booth was criticized during Boston’s Game 3 triumph.

The stars were out in Manhattan as the Celtics looked to even their series against the Knicks at two games apiece.

NBA insider Brian Windhorst reported for ESPN, "Even if Horford doesn't re-sign -- he doesn't plan to retire and would like to return, sources said -- Boston is facing a payroll, with luxury taxes, next season of $464 million, according to ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks."