The Celtics, Knicks, Nuggets and others have called the Sixers to express interest in trading for forward Guerschon Yabusele, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto writes. As we wrote this week, the Sixers “love” the French forward but his impending unrestricted free agent status gives the Sixers plenty to think about at this deadline. Yabusele is averaging 10.4 points and 5.5 rebounds … [Read more...] about Celtics, Knicks, Nuggets Among Teams Registering Interest In Guerschon Yabusele
NBA Announces Player Pool For 2025 Rising Stars Event
The NBA has officially revealed the 10 rookies, 11 sophomores, and seven G League players who have been selected to take part in the 2025 Rising Stars event at All-Star weekend in San Francisco next month. The following players made the cut, as voted on by NBA assistant coaches (rookies and sophomores) and selected by the league office (G Leaguers): Rookies Carlton Carrington … [Read more...] about NBA Announces Player Pool For 2025 Rising Stars Event
Atlantic Notes: Porzingis, Irving, Hart, George
Winning a championship last season has affected the Celtics’ killer instinct, center Kristaps Porzingis admits. Porzingis made his comments after Boston’s win over Dallas on Saturday. “We were a lion last season, and some games this year we’ve looked like a house cat,” Porzingis said, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “We want to have that spirit as a team this year, and it’s tough. … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Porzingis, Irving, Hart, George
Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Celtics, Tatum, Barnes
The back surgery Nets forward Ben Simmons underwent last spring caused him to question whether he’d be able to continue playing in the NBA, as Julia Stumbaugh of Bleacher Report relays. “There were times, last summer, when I was like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this. I might have to stop playing,” Simmons said on The Young Man and The Three podcast in discussing the challenges … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Celtics, Tatum, Barnes
Celtics Reportedly Expect 4-5 Initial Ownership Bids
The Celtics are expecting to receive a minimum of four ownership bids from prospective investment groups when the first round of the sale process closes on January 23, a source with direct knowledge of the process tells Michael Silverman of The Boston Globe (subscription required). A fifth bid is also a possibility, Silverman reports. Current co-owner Steve Pagliuca is … [Read more...] about Celtics Reportedly Expect 4-5 Initial Ownership Bids
Atlantic Notes: Springer, Brown, Raptors Trade Prospects, Johnson
Celtics guard Jaden Springer is considered a prime trade candidate for a team looking to reduce its luxury tax bill. Springer may have enhanced his value with a rare chance to play extended minutes against the Clippers on Wednesday. He had six points and tied a career-high with four steals in a season-high 20 minutes, Brian Robb of Masslive.com notes. “He’s just got an innate … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Springer, Brown, Raptors Trade Prospects, Johnson
NBA Unveils 2025 All-Star Game Starters
The NBA revealed the 2025 All-Star Game starters on Thursday during Inside the NBA’s pregame show, and subsequently announced by the NBA (Twitter links). In the Eastern Conference, a pair of Knicks bolstered the starting lineup, with Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns earning nods. In Towns’ first season in New York, he secured a starting spot. Joining Brunson in the … [Read more...] about NBA Unveils 2025 All-Star Game Starters
And-Ones: All-Star Game, Fernando, Snyder, NBRPA, Woj
Six NBA reporters at The Athletic, including Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Joe Vardon, made their picks for the Eastern and Western Conference All-Star starters, with all six writers selecting the same three frontcourt players in the East: Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander … [Read more...] about And-Ones: All-Star Game, Fernando, Snyder, NBRPA, Woj
And-Ones: MVP Race, Maledon, Flagg, Dybantsa
The NBA’s Most Valuable Player race for this season already looks like it’ll be a two-man race, according to Zach Harper of The Athletic, who points to the current betting odds as evidence. BetOnline.ag currently lists Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the frontrunner at -400, followed relatively closely by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic at +250. After those two, Giannis … [Read more...] about And-Ones: MVP Race, Maledon, Flagg, Dybantsa