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Did star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown really slander Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Bronny James courtside at the NBA’s 2024 Las Vegas Summer League?  To talk it over, the hosts of the CLNS Media “Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay!” podcast discussed Brown’s alleged quote put together by amateur lip-readers after the game regarding Bronny and his response to the … [Read more...] about Did star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown really slander Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James?

While some people might take the entire summer off after winning an NBA title, not only is Boston Celtics reserve guard Payton Pritchard playing on deep into the 2024 NBA offseason suiting up for the US Select Team, the Oregon native is already thinking about trying to repeat as champs. Evidently, not only is there no rest for the wicked, but also for the team that wears the … [Read more...] about Payton Pritchard on the Boston Celtics potentially repeating as champs

The Boston Celtics entered the offseason as NBA champions. As a second apron luxury tax team, their ability to make moves was significantly limited. As such, Brad Stevens focused on securing the long-term future of the roster’s core rotation, inking Derrick White and Jayson Tatum to long-term extensions while bringing back Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet. Sam Hauser is expected … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics receive an A grade for their offseason work so far

Ron Harper Jr has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Boston Celtics. He is currently with the franchise at Las Vegas Summer League, where he’s made three appearances, averaging 5.3 points per game while shooting 37.5% from the field. Harper Jr. has made a strong impression while coming off the bench for D.J. MacLeay’s roster. During a recent interview with Bobby Deren of 247 … [Read more...] about Ron Harper Jr.’s former coach details his NBA-ready skillset for Boston

In his rookie season, Boston Celtics second-year forward Jordan Walsh spent most of his time in Portland playing with the Maine Celtics at the G League level, but the Arkansas alum wants to earn more time with the parent club this season. “It’s a goal I’ve set for myself, for sure,” said Walsh via CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning. “Obviously, the front office and them believe in me. … [Read more...] about Jordan Walsh wants to play more with the Boston Celtics in 2024-25

On this day in Boston Celtics history, legendary forward Paul Pierce was “waived” by the Celtics as the 15-season veteran of the team retired with the franchise that drafted him out of the University of Kansas with the 10th overall pick of the 1998 NBA draft. Pierce had signed a one-day contract with the team the day prior for this reason, hanging up his sneakers for good the … [Read more...] about On this day: Paul Pierce retires, Vitor Faverani, Jason Terry signed

The Boston Celtics have won their third game of the NBA’s 2024 Las Vegas Summer League, beating the Charlotte Hornets 89-84 to improve their record in Sin City play to 2-1. The victory was due in large part to team play, with four players scoring in double figures and another four nearly so. Reserve combo guard Jamius Ramsey tied the Celtics in scoring with 15 points, (and 3 … [Read more...] about Summer Celtics defeat Sin City Hornets 89-84 in Las Vegas Summer League action, improve to 2-1

Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is one of the best two-way players in the world, a fact that helped him to power his team to an NBA title last month despite being relatively cold from the field for much of the 2024 NBA Finals. But the mentality that helped get Boston Banner 18 is now helping fuel Team USA’s success abroad as it gears up for the 2024 Paris … [Read more...] about Celtics star Jayson Tatum on how his growth as a player is helping Team USA

Did Team USA really snub star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown for political reasons involving Nike? The Celtics star has been vocal about his belief that his sneaker free agency and position toward the shoe manufacturer is the reason why he won’t be suiting up for the US National Team in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Brown recently spoke to the media at Las Vegas Summer League … [Read more...] about Did Team USA really snub Celtics forward Jaylen Brown for political reasons involving Nike?