A league source said Ainge’s departure transpired quickly in recent days, and that the hiring of a replacement is not imminent. … [Read more...] about
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Utah Jazz: “We are thrilled for Austin Ainge as he embarks on his new journey with the Jazz. He’s clearly ready for this next step, and I know how much he’s looking forward to leading a team. He’s obviously very bright and has experienced success as a player, coach and executive at various levels of the game. On top of that, he leaves no stone unturned – he’s a strategic … [Read more...] about
“You have a sandwich effect—the second apron pressing down,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective Podcast. “The teams are in the second apron: Phoenix, Minnesota, Boston trying to get out of it. I think all three of them are going to try to get out of it. You got a couple of teams headed into the second apron—I think Cleveland, one more—but the second apron is not … [Read more...] about
Speaking on a recent episode of the “Hoop Collective” podcast, senior ESPN reporter Tim Bontemps suggested that the University of Florida alum could seriously consider decamping to the Knicks this offseason given Horford is a free agency with a murky future with Boston after the Achilles tendon tear to star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum threw a monkey wrench into Boston’s … [Read more...] about
Brown hung out with students, autographing their clothes, taking photos with them, giving them words of wisdom, and instilling them with unwaving self-belief. Mason was wearing a black shirt, so he had Brown sign his arm. With finals season just a few days away, the motivation was particularly timely, students said. “He just told us to keep grinding in school, honestly – we … [Read more...] about
Jorge Sierra: No Indiana player received MVP votes this season. The last time a team made the Finals without any MVP vote was 2010 (Boston). The last time a team won the title without any MVP vote was 1978 (Washington). … [Read more...] about
Brad Townsend: Rick Carlisle (Mavericks, Pacers) joins a select group of coaches to take 2 franchises to The Finals. Others include: Alex Hannum (Celtics, Lakers) Red Auebach (Capitols, Celtics) Phil Jackson (Bulls, Lakers) Pat Riley (Lakers, Knicks, Heat) Larry Brown (Sixers, Pistons) … [Read more...] about
Brown was one of several guest speakers at the 19Keys event, and Romain realized she had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to directly make the case for the Celtics superstar to come by and meet her students. Romain was also well-aware that her students would soon be devastated to learn that Brown visited Brooke High during a time when they weren’t present. “When the kids saw on … [Read more...] about
Jaylon Mason expected Wednesday to be just another normal day at Dorchester’s Brooke High School. Then, at a seemingly mundane school assembly, Jaylen Brown walked in through the door. Stunned, the hundreds of high schoolers at the auditorium went berserk, screaming, jumping out of their seats, completely incapable of containing their excitement as a thrilling reality set in. … [Read more...] about