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Jared Weiss: Payton Pritchard said he and the Celtics talked to Jayson Tatum at the team hotel when they returned to NY: “We didn’t talk about basketball. That stuff is bigger than basketball now. … The basketball side, we’ll handle that. Just wanted to check in as a friend.” … [Read more...] about
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StatMuse: Most wins in elimination games by an active player: 16 — Al Horford 15 — LeBron James 13 — Jaylen Brown … [Read more...] about
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Some recent reports suggested that Sixth Street and Chisholm might test the NBA’s regulations and seek a pact that allows the investment firm to take on a larger stake, but league sources insisted that was never pursued. … [Read more...] about
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Bill Chisholm has obtained sufficient commitments to purchase the Celtics and his ownership group has been finalized, according to a letter sent to existing shareholders Thursday that was obtained by the Globe. In March, a group led by Chisholm agreed to purchase the Celtics at a valuation of $6.1 billion. At the time, Chisholm’s offer was not fully financed, although that is … [Read more...] about
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Kevin Durant is tired of former NFL players’ hot takes about NBA players and teams on sports TV debate shows. The Phoenix Suns star posted a scathing message on X in reaction to Fox Sports analyst Emmanuel Acho’s comments on a May 15 episode of The Facility about Jayson Tatum of the defending champion Boston Celtics. Acho said that 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown is a better … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant blasts former NFL players for their NBA hot takes
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“The Personal Collection of Bill Walton,” which launched yesterday and will be open for online bidding through June 11, has much of what any Walton fan would expect. There are jerseys from his UCLA and Trail Blazers years, his 1986 Boston Celtics championship ring, his 1970 passport, commemorative championship watches, and other items. … [Read more...] about
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During the third quarter, Edwards scored his 1,000th career playoff point. He joined a list of five men under the age of 24 to have accomplished that feat: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Tony Parker, Kevin Durant, and the recently injured Jayson Tatum. … [Read more...] about
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Joe Mazzulla on the Celtics responding with their backs against the wall in a tough situation: “You don’t get to pick the tests that you have. You just pick how you respond to them. That’s kind of how life works.” Joe Mazzulla on the Celtics responding with their backs against the wall in a tough situation: "You don't get to pick the tests that you have. You just pick how you … [Read more...] about
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NBA insider Marc J. Spears is reporting that the Rockets could make a trade with the Boston Celtics this offseason. “Two teams I’m keeping an eye on for a couple of these guys… one is the Houston Rockets. Ime Udoka is there. He knows these guys, and they probably would be attracted to the idea of returning to play for him,” Spears said on SportsCenter h/t Rockets Wire … [Read more...] about