2:00 pm: Williams’ new deal is official, per NBA.com’s transaction log. 1:01 pm: The Celtics are promoting rookie two-way player Amari Williams, Marc Stein of The Stein Line tweets. Williams has agreed to a two-year, $2.7MM standard contract. It’s uncertain if Williams is getting quite that much, as a two-year, minimum-salary contract for a rookie as of today would be worth … [Read more...] about Celtics Promote Rookie Amari Williams To 15-Man Roster
Celtics Trade Chris Boucher, Second-Round Pick To Jazz
3:38 pm: The trade is official, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. The Celtics acquired two-way player John Tonje from Utah in order to complete the deal, tweets Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. They also sent cash to the Jazz. The Jazz intend to waive Boucher, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via Twitter) that the big man should draw interest … [Read more...] about Celtics Trade Chris Boucher, Second-Round Pick To Jazz
Celtics Trade Josh Minott To Nets
9:52 pm: The trade is official, according to announcements from the Celtics and the Nets. Brooklyn sent cash to Boston to complete the deal and has formally waived Cam Thomas to make room on the roster for Minott. The Celtics received $110K from the Nets, tweets Brian Lewis of The New York Post. That was the minimum necessary to make the deal legal. 1:15 pm: The Celtics are … [Read more...] about Celtics Trade Josh Minott To Nets
Celtics Trade Xavier Tillman, Cash To Hornets
10:29 pm: The trade is official, according to the Hornets, who announced that they sent Boston their own top-55 protected 2030 second-round pick to complete the deal. 3:23 pm: More than an hour after the trade deadline passed, word of another deal has trickled in. According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), the Celtics reached an agreement to send center Xavier Tillman … [Read more...] about Celtics Trade Xavier Tillman, Cash To Hornets
Trade Rumors: Jones, Smith, Bulls, Kings, Cavs, Sharpe
The Bulls have been receiving interest in point guard Tre Jones and forward/center Jalen Smith over the past few weeks, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. While Jones seems to be available, Poe suggests the Bulls are unlikely to trade Smith unless they get an appealing offer. Both Jones and Smith have guaranteed contracts for next season. Jones’ deal also features a $8MM … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Jones, Smith, Bulls, Kings, Cavs, Sharpe
Trade Rumors: AD, Mavs, Bridges, Sabonis, Pistons, More
In their initial trade discussions with teams earlier this season about big man Anthony Davis, the Mavericks were seeking multiple first-round picks or an impact player, sources tell ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. However, there were no takers at that price, even prior to Davis’ most recent injury, a hand issue that will keep him sidelined through the deadline. While a pre-deadline … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: AD, Mavs, Bridges, Sabonis, Pistons, More
Luka Doncic, Jaylen Brown Named Players Of The Month
Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been named the NBA’s Player of the Month for the Western Conference, while Celtics wing Jaylen Brown has won the award in the East, the league announced today (Twitter link). The Lakers were 9-6 in games Doncic played in January, and the All-Star guard increased his league-leading scoring average by racking up 34.0 points per game in those 15 … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic, Jaylen Brown Named Players Of The Month
Celtics, Bulls To Swap Anfernee Simons, Nikola Vucevic
3:52 pm: The Celtics will acquire Denver’s 2027 second-round pick in the trade, while Chicago will receive the “most favorable” of four teams’ 2026 second-rounders, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. That pick headed to the Bulls will likely be New Orleans’ 2026 second-rounder. 2:46 pm: The Celtics and Bulls have reached an agreement on a trade that will send guard Anfernee Simons … [Read more...] about Celtics, Bulls To Swap Anfernee Simons, Nikola Vucevic
Domantas Sabonis Likely To Remain With Kings Through Deadline
1:42 pm: The Kings view their Sabonis talks with Toronto as having “flat-lined,” according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. With the caveat that there’s still 24 hours for the situation to evolve, Amick says it now appears highly likely that the big man will remain in Sacramento through the trade deadline. 10:53 am: Talks between the Raptors and Kings have paused for now, … [Read more...] about Domantas Sabonis Likely To Remain With Kings Through Deadline