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Adam Himmelsbach: Was told that although the NBA’s Board of Governors will meet here in Vegas this week, a vote on the approval of the Celtics sale is not scheduled. It is still expected to take place soon, coinciding with the close of the transaction, but not now. … [Read more...] about
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Lillard is considering his options, but the Celtics have their taxpayer mid-level contract to offer. And the consensus from talking to league executives here in Las Vegas is the Celtics do have a chance in the Lillard sweepstakes. … [Read more...] about
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Bobby Manning: Brad Stevens: “I don’t ever put a ceiling on our team … the whole goal … is competing for championships … (it’s) going to be our north star as we re-tool.” … [Read more...] about
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Bobby Manning: Brad Stevens: “(Baylor Scheierman) played really well at the end of the regular season. The biggest challenge now is … don’t try to do too much. Don’t try to be somebody that you’re not.” … [Read more...] about
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Bobby Manning: Brad Stevens on the broadcast talking losses: “It’s part of this new CBA and obviously the 2nd apron… We’re lucky to get the guys that we got back in those trades, specifically Simons and Niang.” “When they come back to Boston this year, it’ll be pretty special, the tributes” … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens admits CBA’s second apron motivated offseason trades
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Damian Lillard remains a free agent but is considering his options, and the Celtics are indeed one of them. The nine-time All-Star is in no hurry to sign, but the Celtics are interested in a multi-year deal that would allow him to return fully healthy from his torn Achilles for the 2026-27 season in a Celtics uniform along with a healed Tatum for a title run. According to NBA … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum actively recruiting Damian Lillard to Boston
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Veteran big man Charles Bassey was a late addition to Boston’s summer squad but had an impressive debut, registering 14 points and 11 rebounds in just 18 minutes. Bassey, who battled injuries while playing for the 76ers and Spurs over the last four seasons, said he is now healthy and eager for another shot. “He’s a guy that’s probably playing for what’s next,” Stevens said. “I … [Read more...] about
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But Stevens said Chisholm has remained upbeat and has been a supportive voice during this challenging stretch. “Wyc is obviously still the governor and has been obviously very, very active,” Stevens said. “But I think Bill has been in pretty much every meeting or Zoom that we’ve had with the governors and ownership and everything else. So, he’s been great. I’m a big fan and … [Read more...] about
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The members of the NBPA Executive Committee include: Fred VanVleet, President; Grant Williams, First Vice President; Mason Plumlee, Secretary-Treasurer; Jaylen Brown, Vice President; Jaren Jackson Jr, Vice President; Donovan Mitchell, Vice President; Garrett Temple, Vice President; Karl Anthony Towns, Vice President; Gabe Vincent, Vice President … [Read more...] about