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• Kristaps Porzingis: Fitting in With Celtics ‘Super Easy’
It’s been a case of so far, so good for Kristaps Porzingis with the Celtics. He scored 17 points in the preseason opener and displayed a decent two-man game with Jayson Tatum, as relayed by Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. Porzingis arrived in a three-way trade with the Wizards and Grizzlies, with the idea […]
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• Eastern Notes: J. Brown, Raptors, J. Howard, Sixers
The Celtics and Jaylen Brown are expected to temporarily pause their negotiations on a super-max extension for the All-NBA swingman, reports Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. As Himmelsbach explains, the stoppage in negotiations will come as a result of logistics, not any tension or animosity between the two sides. Brown, who is a vice […]...2023
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• MRI negative on Kemba Walker’s sore knee
An MRI on Kemba Walker‘s left knee came back negative, but the Celtics guard will sit out tonight’s game against the Suns, tweets Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. Coach Brad Stevens provided reporters with a pre-game medical update, saying Walker’s knee is still “very sore.” “Kemba got ahold of our doctors last night and said he had some knee soreness,” Stevens said. “Went and got an MRI toda...2020
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• Joel Embiid takes jab at Terry Rozier on Instagram after win
Joel Embiid is the master troll of the NBA and was at it again on Wednesday. Embiid put up 37 points and 22 rebounds in a 118-115 win over the Boston Celtics in what was the game of the night. Embiid being Embiid, of course, had to post on social media after the win and was sure to take a shot at an opponent. The Sixers big man posted photos of the game on Instagram and marked his location as “Lam...2019
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• Jayson Tatum: Working with Kobe a dream come true
There are many reasons for Boston Celtics fans to be excited ahead of another NBA season. But Jayson Tatum entering his second season may be the biggest. It’s either that or actually getting to have Gordon Hayward for (hopefully) more than a few minutes. Regardless, Tatum is coming off a very successful rookie campaign. He put up 16.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals per 36 minutes across 80 r...2018
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• Marcus Smart has ‘no clue’ where he stands with Celtics
Marcus Smart has made it clear that he entered the offseason feeling optimistic about the possibility of a long-term deal with the Boston Celtics, and the result has been a seemingly strained relationship between the point guard and the team.Smart, a restricted free agent, is said to be “hurt and disgusted” by the lack of communication from Celtics president Danny Ainge this summer. When asked on ...2018
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• Report: Celtics finalizing deal with Brad Wanamaker
The Celtics are in the process of finalizing a deal with EuroLeague guard Brad Wanamaker, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.According to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, Boston would like to sign Wanamaker to a two-year contract, while Wanamaker would prefer one year, but it appears the two sides will work out an agreement. The Celtics would be able to officially finalize the signing once the...2018
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• Gordon Hayward should be fully cleared by mid-August
Gordon Hayward should be fully cleared for basketball activities no later than mid-August, Celtics coach Brad Stevens told the Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach.Hayward underwent a surgical procedure on May 30th to have a plate and screws removed from his surgically-repaired left fibula and ankle. The timetable after the surgery was 6-8 weeks before Hayward could return to basketball activities. Ste...2018
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• Brad Stevens hints at lineup change after Game 3 loss
The Boston Celtics need to make some adjustments after getting pan-fried by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, and Brad Stevens knows where to start.Speaking with reporters after the Celtics’ 116-86 loss in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Stevens hinted at the possibility of a lineup change for Game 4. Here is what he said, per Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. Stevens has trotted o...2018
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• Jaylen Brown looks like reason Celtics didn’t trade for Jimmy Butler
The Boston Celtics didn’t want a Jimmy Butler or Paul George if it meant surrendering Jaylen Brown.Despite seemingly endless assets, team president Danny Ainge bowed out of the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes before the former Chicago Bulls guard got traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.Brown might be the biggest reason, according to the Boston Globe‘s Adam Himmelsbach: It makes some sense the Celtics mi...2017