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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Whether you see the glass half full or half empty, next season is all about filling the gap. Could there be a lower point in the Jays era of Celtics basketball? After winning a championship a year ago, a confluence of bad luck and injuries derailed a chance to defend it repeat. Now, both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are … [Read more...] about The year of living dangerously

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Celtics will no longer be getting two second-round picks back in the trade that is sending Anfernee Simons to Boston. The Celtics’ slew of offseason transactions can finally be made official, and there’s one big change from what was previously reported. Initially, the Celtics reportedly agreed to trade Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons … [Read more...] about The Jrue Holiday trade has been changed, reportedly due to Holiday’s medicals

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The former Celtics big man signed a 4-year, $41 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs this week. Luke Kornet was officially introduced as a member of the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, and the former Celtics big man shed some light on his decision to leave the Celtics in free agency. “I’m grateful for all the time … [Read more...] about Luke Kornet explains decision to leave the Celtics — and what Derrick White said about San Antonio

Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Celtics are headed toward a gap year, but the season is far from lost. I’m a mediocre darts player. There’s very little precision in my gameplay, but after enough attempts, I may luck my way into a bullseye. In a year destined for uncertainty, the Celtics can deploy a similar approach. Boston is down two of … [Read more...] about Let the darts fly: Boston’s path through a transitional year

Winslow Townson-Imagn Images Brad Stevens has done the work to clear salaries, but the final re-tool of this roster is still up in the air. The Celtics entered the offseason staring at a projected $238 million luxury tax bill. To avoid this, Brad Stevens had to drop $20M in salary without completely gutting the team. He wasted no time in achieving that goal before we … [Read more...] about Waiting for the other shoe to drop

Photo by Richard Prepetit/NBAE via Getty Images Former Louisiana Tech star Kenny Lofton Jr will be playing in Las Vegas with the Celtics next week. The Celtics are taking a flyer on Kenneth Lofton Jr, the former Louisiana Tech star who has previously spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, and Utah Jazz. Lofton spent last season overseas, playing … [Read more...] about Celtics’ latest Summer League addition was just named MVP in China

Photo by Brandon Todd/NBAE via Getty Images The NBA’s newest free agent is looking to join a contending team as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon, and Boston is reportedly in the mix. In a shocking development, the Milwaukee Bucks waived their star point guard, Damian Lillard. Lillard suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and is … [Read more...] about Celtics considered potential suitor to sign Damian Lillard

Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images Josh Minott barely played in Minnesota, but his tools and flashes suggest more than the box score. Let’s reviewed his last game against Boston together and see what he could bring to the Celtics next season. On the second day of free agency, the Celtics agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with former Timberwolves forward … [Read more...] about CelticsBlog film session: Josh Minott vs. the Celtics

Luke Kornet rises up to alter a Keldon Johnson shot. | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images People started to realize just how great he is at the end of his time with the Celtics. Perhaps it was naive of me, but I genuinely thought the Celtics would get creative and find a way to keep Luke Kornet. Jrue Holiday? Too bad, but it had to be done. Kristaps Porzingis? Also a bummer, but … [Read more...] about A moment of appreciation for Luke Kornet, the ultimate teammate