Torrey Craig chose to sign with the Celtics because they’ll give him a chance to compete for a title, writes Souichi Terada of MassLive. The 34-year-old forward became a free agent when Chicago needed to trim two players off its roster to complete a three-team trade this week. He wasn’t on the open market very long before reaching an agreement with Boston that became official … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Craig, Springer, Stevens, Porzingis, Holiday
Trade Rumors: Durant, Heat, Hunter, Hornets, Celtics
Before the Heat agreed to trade Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, those two teams and the Suns had the framework in place for a potential deal that would have sent Butler to Phoenix and Kevin Durant to Golden State, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said during a Thursday appearance on Get Up (YouTube link). When it became clear that Durant wasn’t interested in reuniting with the Warriors, … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Durant, Heat, Hunter, Hornets, Celtics
Nets Working On Buyout With Ben Simmons
The Nets are working on a buyout agreement with forward/guard Ben Simmons, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Cavaliers and the Clippers are among the teams to watch for the former All-Star, Charania reports. The Athletic’s Law Murray confirmed the Clippers’ interest on Thursday (Twitter link). On Thursday’s trade deadline NBA Today show (YouTube link), Brian Windhorst of … [Read more...] about Nets Working On Buyout With Ben Simmons
NBA Announces 2025 All-Star Game Rosters
The 24 players selected for the 2025 All-Star Game were drafted on a Thursday pre-game TNT show by coaches Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith, and later announced by the NBA (Twitter link). The players were previously sorted into groups of starters and reserves, but that had no bearing on their team placement for the new mini-tournament in this year’s game. Below … [Read more...] about NBA Announces 2025 All-Star Game Rosters
Celtics Agree To Deal With Torrey Craig
The Celtics have agreed to a deal with forward Torrey Craig, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The eight-year NBA veteran was waived by the Bulls earlier this week in order to make room for the players they acquired in the deal that sent away Zach LaVine. The Celtics had two open roster spots after trading away Jaden Springer at the deadline, meaning no … [Read more...] about Celtics Agree To Deal With Torrey Craig
Kyrie Irving, LeBron James Talk Doncic/Davis Mega-Deal
Following Tuesday’s loss two-point loss in Philadelphia, Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving talked at length about the blockbuster trade that saw Luka Doncic become a member of the Lakers and Anthony Davis head to Dallas. “Just really shocked, and you just don’t imagine that you’re going to get ready to go to sleep, and then you find out news like that. It’s still a grieving process … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving, LeBron James Talk Doncic/Davis Mega-Deal
Celtics Trading Jaden Springer, Second-Round Pick To Rockets
The Celtics have agreed to trade guard Jaden Springer and a 2030 second-round pick to the Rockets in a cost-cutting move, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, the two teams will also swap heavily-protected second-rounders. Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports (via Twitter) that Houston will send Boston a top-55 protected 2031 second-round … [Read more...] about Celtics Trading Jaden Springer, Second-Round Pick To Rockets
Jeffrey Lurie Denies Interest In Buying Celtics
The Celtics, whose controlling owners put the franchise up for sale in 2024, were expected to receive four or five bids last month from prospective ownership groups before narrowing those interested parties down to a smaller group of finalists. Bill Simmons of The Ringer (hat tip to MassLive) indicated last week that Jeffrey Lurie, the owner of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Lurie Denies Interest In Buying Celtics
Celtics Notes: Porzingis, Horford, Tucker, Trade Deadline, Pritchard
With everybody healthy for Friday’s game against New Orleans, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla tinkered with his closing lineup, according to to Souichi Terada of MassLive. Mazzulla rotated his centers in the final minutes of the two-point victory, using Kristaps Porzingis when Boston had the ball and Al Horford when the team was on defense. “Just different looks,” Mazzulla … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Porzingis, Horford, Tucker, Trade Deadline, Pritchard