Joe Mazzulla has the security of a new contract extension, but he’ll be facing the toughest coaching job of his career when the upcoming season tips off, writes Christopher L. Gasper of The Boston Globe. Since taking over as head coach shortly before the start of the 2022/23 season, Mazzulla has been able to rely on one of the most talented rosters in the league. That’s changed … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Mazzulla, Pritchard, Queta, Luis
Warriors, Lakers, Knicks, Thunder Get Most Nationally Televised Games For 2025/26
Having gone from two national broadcasting partners (ABC/ESPN and TNT) to three (ABC/ESPN, NBC, and Amazon Prime) ahead of the 2025/26 season, the NBA’s schedule will feature a significant increase in nationally televised games. When the league unveiled its full regular season schedule on Thursday, it announced 237 nationally televised regular season matchups, along with the … [Read more...] about Warriors, Lakers, Knicks, Thunder Get Most Nationally Televised Games For 2025/26
Celtics To Sign Ron Harper Jr.
The Celtics are signing free agent wing Ron Harper Jr., reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Scotto doesn’t provide any details on Harper’s agreement with Boston, but it seems likely to be a non-guaranteed training camp contract featuring Exhibit 10 language. Harper, 25, went undrafted out of Rutgers in 2022. Although he has only appeared in 11 NBA games, he … [Read more...] about Celtics To Sign Ron Harper Jr.
NBA Teams Average 14.4 Back-To-Backs In 2025/26
Five NBA teams will play a league-high 16 back-to-back sets during the 2025/26 regular season, while six clubs will have just 13 instances of back-to-back games on their schedules. The remaining 19 teams will play either 14 or 15 back-to-backs. [RELATED: 2025/26 NBA Schedules By Team] Those totals – along with an overall average of 14.4 back-to-backs per team – are about what … [Read more...] about NBA Teams Average 14.4 Back-To-Backs In 2025/26
Celtics Sign Amari Williams To Two-Way Contract
The Celtics have signed second-round pick Amari Williams to a two-way contract, according to the NBA’s official transaction log (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype). Williams, who spent his first four college seasons at Drexel, transferred to Kentucky in 2024 for his super-senior year. In 36 games (all starts) last season, the 6’11” forward/center filled up the box score … [Read more...] about Celtics Sign Amari Williams To Two-Way Contract
Celtics Trade Georges Niang, Two Picks To Jazz
August 6: The move is now official, per the Celtics (via Twitter). The second-rounders headed to the Jazz in the deal are either the Celtics’ or Magic’s 2027 pick (whichever is most favorable) and either the Celtics’ or Cavaliers’ 2031 pick (whichever is most favorable), per Jake Fischer (Twitter link). August 5: The Celtics are trading Georges Niang and two future … [Read more...] about Celtics Trade Georges Niang, Two Picks To Jazz
Checking In On Unsigned 2025 NBA Draft Picks
As our tracker shows, 51 of the 59 players selected in the 2025 draft in June have signed their first NBA contracts. That group includes all 30 first-round picks getting rookie scale contracts, 11 second-round picks signing standard contracts, and 10 more second-rounders receiving two-way deals. On top of those 51 players, two more will reportedly remain overseas for the … [Read more...] about Checking In On Unsigned 2025 NBA Draft Picks
Board Of Governors Unanimously Approves Sale Of Celtics
The sale of the Celtics to an investor group led by William Chisholm has received unanimous approval from the NBA’s Board of Governors, the league announced (via Twitter). The results of the vote were never really in doubt, but it’s significant that there was no opposition to Chisholm’s purchase. The league states that the deal is expected to be finalized soon. Chisholm, a … [Read more...] about Board Of Governors Unanimously Approves Sale Of Celtics
Atlantic Notes: Simons, Jokubaitis, Sixers TV Schedule
The Celtics have been seeking out a trade partner for Anfernee Simons but haven’t had any success, Grant Afseth reports for FastbreakJournal.com. The cost-cutting club shed Jrue Holiday and his three-year contract in exchange for Simons this offseason. Simons has averaged 19.9 points and 4.5 assists per game with a .436/.381/.901 shooting line over the past four seasons for … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simons, Jokubaitis, Sixers TV Schedule