Anfernee Simons was a member of some playoff teams in Portland early in his career, but the Trail Blazers finished at least 10 games below .500 in each of his four seasons as a regular starter. The 26-year-old guard is joining a Celtics team coming off back-to-back seasons of 60-plus wins, and while expectations are lower in 2025/26 with Jayson Tatum recovering from an Achilles … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Simons, Pritchard, Tatum, Boucher, Hauser
Celtics Sign Wendell Moore Jr. To Exhibit 10 Contract
The Celtics filled their 21-man preseason roster ahead of training camp by signing free agent guard/forward Wendell Moore Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog (Twitter link). The 26th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Moore spent two seasons in Minnesota before being traded to Detroit during the 2024 offseason. He started last season with the … [Read more...] about Celtics Sign Wendell Moore Jr. To Exhibit 10 Contract
Celtics Notes: Tatum, Grousbeck, Chisholm, Training Camp, Simons
In an interview with Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe (subscription required), Jayson Tatum said the realization that he won’t be able to play for several more months — or possibly the entire season — is sinking in as key dates on the calendar get closer. As the Celtics prepare to open training camp, Tatum is still recovering from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 4 of the … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Tatum, Grousbeck, Chisholm, Training Camp, Simons
Atlantic Notes: Porter Jr., Hart, Celtics Lineup, Simons
Michael Porter Jr. took a back seat offensively with the Nuggets while Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were the main options. That will change with the Nets, as the rebuilding club will look to Porter as its top crunch-time option, Brian Lewis of the New York Post writes. “Over here, it’s going to be completely different, and I have to be ready for that,” Porter said. “I have to … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Porter Jr., Hart, Celtics Lineup, Simons
NBA 2025 Offseason Check-In: Boston Celtics
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2025 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Boston Celtics. Free agent signings Luka Garza: Two years, minimum … [Read more...] about NBA 2025 Offseason Check-In: Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum: ‘I Haven’t Said I’m Not Playing This Season’
Appearing on ESPN’s First Take on Tuesday (YouTube link), Celtics forward Jayson Tatum made it clear that he’s not closing the door on the possibility of returning from his Achilles tear at some point before the end of the 2025/26 season. “I haven’t said I’m not playing this season,” Tatum said in response to a question from Stephen A. Smith about how the new-look Celtics might … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum: ‘I Haven’t Said I’m Not Playing This Season’
Celtics Sign Kendall Brown, Jalen Bridges, Ron Harper Jr.
September 20: The Celtics have finalized their camp deals with Brown, Bridges and Ron Harper Jr., according to RealGM’s log of NBA transactions. Harper’s agreement with Boston was first reported last month. September 19: The Celtics intend to sign free agent wing Kendall Brown, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). While Scotto doesn’t explicitly state what … [Read more...] about Celtics Sign Kendall Brown, Jalen Bridges, Ron Harper Jr.
Celtics Sign Kendall Brown, Jalen Bridges, Ron Harper Jr.
September 20: The Celtics have finalized their camp deals with Brown, Bridges and Ron Harper Jr., according to RealGM’s log of NBA transactions. Harper’s agreement with Boston was first reported last month. September 19: The Celtics intend to sign free agent wing Kendall Brown, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). While Scotto doesn’t explicitly state what … [Read more...] about Celtics Sign Kendall Brown, Jalen Bridges, Ron Harper Jr.
Jaylen Brown: Celtics Entering ‘New Era’
Following a summer of change that saw several foundational pieces moved to other teams, Celtics star Jaylen Brown talked about the “new era” for the franchise during a recent live stream, per Noa Dalzell of Celtics Blog (Twitter link, hat tip to Real GM). After several years as title contenders, Boston may fall into the middle of the pack in the East, at least for the upcoming … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown: Celtics Entering ‘New Era’