Celtics wing Jaylen Brown and Nuggets guard Jamal Murray have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week, the league announced on Monday (via Twitter). Brown won for the Eastern Conference, while Murray claimed the award in the Western Conference. Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP, led Boston to an unblemished 3-0 record in games he played from December 1-7. He sat out the Dec. 4 … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Jamal Murray Named Players Of The Week
Celtics Notes: Hot Streak, Pritchard, Walsh, Tillman
The Celtics‘ recent hot streak has changed expectations for the team, which now appears more qualified for a top-four finish in the East than a spot in the play-in tournament, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. They’ve won nine of their last 11 games after blitzing the rival Lakers Friday night, and Washburn sees them as legitimate challengers amid an ordinary-looking … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Hot Streak, Pritchard, Walsh, Tillman
Atlantic Notes: Queta, Ingram, George, Sixers
Celtics starting center Neemias Queta will sit out for the first time this season on Wednesday when the team faces the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, Brian Robb of MassLive.com reports. Queta suffered a sprained left ankle in Sunday’s win over the Magic and did not practice on Tuesday. Queta is averaging a career-high 9.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, and the Celtics … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Queta, Ingram, George, Sixers
Clippers Rumors: Zubac, Collins, Paul, Sanders, Lue, Bogdanovic
There have been “mixed signals” about whether the Clippers would seriously entertain the idea of discussing a trade involving standout center Ivica Zubac this season, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who hears that no player on the roster has generated more interest from teams around the league than Zubac. If the Clippers ultimately decide they’re willing to explore … [Read more...] about Clippers Rumors: Zubac, Collins, Paul, Sanders, Lue, Bogdanovic
Celtics Notes: Pritchard, Queta, White, Brown, Tillman
After a subpar performance in Saturday’s loss at Minnesota, Celtics guard Payton Pritchard was thankful to have a chance to redeem himself the next day, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Pritchard responded with one of his best shooting nights of the season, finishing with 42 points while connecting at 15-of-22 from the field and sinking six three-pointers in a victory … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Pritchard, Queta, White, Brown, Tillman
Nikola Jokic, Cade Cunningham Earn Player Of The Month Honors
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Pistons guard Cade Cunningham are the NBA’s Players of the Month for October/November, earning the honor for the Western and Eastern Conference, respectively, per an announcement from the league (Twitter link). It’s the ninth time that Jokic has won a Player of the Month award over the course of his 11-year career. He earned it in this case with … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic, Cade Cunningham Earn Player Of The Month Honors
Doncic, Brunson Named Players Of Week
Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Doncic led the Lakers to three wins this past week while averaging 37.3 points, 10.3 assists and 8.7 rebounds. Brunson lifted the Knicks to four wins by averaging 28.8 points and 4.5 … [Read more...] about Doncic, Brunson Named Players Of Week
Celtics Notes: Tatum, Williams, Minott, Garza, Hauser, Simons
Jayson Tatum has been out of the spotlight as he recovers from the Achilles injury he suffered during the playoffs, but his teammates continue to rave about the progress he’s making, according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe (subscription required). Tatum has expressed hope that he can resume playing by the end of the season, although the Celtics haven’t given any … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Tatum, Williams, Minott, Garza, Hauser, Simons
Injury Notes: Brown, Nembhard, Porzingis, MPJ, Pelicans
Star wing Jaylen Brown is questionable to suit up for the Celtics on Saturday in Minnesota, tweets Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Brown, who has appeared in all 18 of Boston’s games thus far in 2025/26, is dealing with lower back spasms. The 29-year-old has taken on an increased offensive workload with Jayson Tatum out with a torn Achilles tendon. Brown is averaging a … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Brown, Nembhard, Porzingis, MPJ, Pelicans