Several teams have worked out or plan to work out free agent forward Nassir Little, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith tweets. That group includes the defending champion Celtics, Warriors and Heat. The Athletic reported earlier in the day that Little is also among a trio of forwards who is working out for the Kings. Little would seemingly have a greater chance of hooking on with … [Read more...] about Nassir Little Auditioning For Celtics, Warriors, Heat
Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Celtics, Horford, Nets
The Raptors appear to be embracing a youth movement this season, with young players like Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett leading the charge. In a mailbag, Eric Koreen of The Athletic says he doesn’t project that Toronto will achieve more than a potential play-in berth, but he does believe the club has enough depth that it could compete for a seventh or eighth … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Celtics, Horford, Nets
Family Rift Over Payroll Reportedly Led To Decision To Sell Celtics
A family disagreement over the Celtics‘ rising payroll was behind Wyc Grousbeck’s decision to put the majority stake in the team up for sale, sources tell Josh Kosman and Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Ninety-year-old Irving Grousbeck controls about 20% of the franchise and is unwilling to absorb the projected financial losses that will be necessary to keep the team in title … [Read more...] about Family Rift Over Payroll Reportedly Led To Decision To Sell Celtics
Celtics Notes: Tatum, Mavs, Camp Questions, Maine Staff
Appearing on “The Tonight Show” to promote his children’s book, Celtics star Jayson Tatum made a few predictions about the upcoming season, as Max Molski of NBC Sports Boston relays. Notably, Tatum picked himself to win MVP, and said he thinks the Celtics will return to the NBA Finals again in 2025. “It’s gonna be a rematch. We’re gonna play Dallas again,” Tatum said. Boston … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Tatum, Mavs, Camp Questions, Maine Staff
Celtics Sign Jordan Schakel To Exhibit 10 Contract
The Celtics have signed free agent swingman Jordan Schakel to an Exhibit 10 contract, sources tell Bobby Manning of CelticsBlog. The move gives Boston a full 21-man offseason roster, with 14 players on standard contracts, three on two-way deals, and four on Exhibit 10 pacts. A former San Diego State standout, Schakel has spent most of the past three seasons playing in the G … [Read more...] about Celtics Sign Jordan Schakel To Exhibit 10 Contract
Atlantic Notes: Walker, Celtics, Raptors, Brunson, Bridges
New Celtics Exhibit 10 signee Lonnie Walker IV, who has probably done enough to warrant a roster spot on a rebuilding team this year, is instead looking to prove that he’s worthy of a roster spot with the defending champions in 2024/25, writes Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Walker is a solid shooter who has enough offensive talent to play in the NBA, but he’ll likely have to show … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Walker, Celtics, Raptors, Brunson, Bridges
Silver: League Still Isn’t Ready To Tackle Expansion
The league isn’t quite ready to explore expansion talks, NBA commissioner Adam Silver revealed during a Tuesday press conference. Silver addressed the media after the league’s Board of Governors meeting. “There was not a lot of discussion in this meeting about expansion, but only largely not for lack of interest, it was that we had said to them that we’re not quite ready,” … [Read more...] about Silver: League Still Isn’t Ready To Tackle Expansion
Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Raptors, Yabusele, Springer
RJ Barrett enjoyed his time with the Knicks, but he tells David Stol of Sharp Magazine that the chance to play for the Raptors in the city where he lived as a child is “a literal dream come true.” Barrett’s homecoming occurred last December when New York sent him to Toronto as part of a five-player trade involving OG Anunoby. “I grew up with my dad taking me to games,” Barrett … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Raptors, Yabusele, Springer
Jokic Tops Poll For Best Player; Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Nod For 2024/25 MVP
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the best NBA player right now but he’s not going to win another Most Valuable Player award next season. That’s the majority opinion of the 18 NBA coaches, scouts and executives that ESPN’s Tim Bontemps polled. All but three of them believe Jokic is the league’s top player. However, when the subject of next season’s MVP came up, Thunder guard Shai … [Read more...] about Jokic Tops Poll For Best Player; Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Nod For 2024/25 MVP