The Celtics have interest in re-signing Blake Griffin, but the 34-year-old big man is considering retirement, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Speaking at a youth basketball camp this week, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said the organization was thrilled with Griffin’s contributions last season. Even though he only played in 41 games, Griffin made an … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Griffin, Williams, Brogdon, Brown, Tatum
Celtics Signing Wenyen Gabriel
Journeyman power forward/center Wenyen Gabriel is signing on with the Celtics, sources inform Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). With Robert Williams III now en route to the Trail Blazers, the Celtics have acted quickly to shore up their frontcourt depth. Charania notes that Gabriel will hope to carve out rotation minutes off the bench with Boston. He will play … [Read more...] about Celtics Signing Wenyen Gabriel
Celtics Land Jrue Holiday In Trade Involving Robert Williams, Malcolm Brogdon
3:33PM: The Celtics have officially announced the acquisition of Holiday in a press statement. 11:02AM: The Celtics will acquire Jrue Holiday from the Trail Blazers in exchange for Robert Williams, Malcolm Brogdon and draft assets, tweets ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The draft picks are Golden State’s first-rounder in 2024 and Boston’s unprotected first-rounder in 2029, sources … [Read more...] about Celtics Land Jrue Holiday In Trade Involving Robert Williams, Malcolm Brogdon
Atlantic Notes: Tatum, Ujiri, Sixers, Lillard, Randle
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum went into the offseason thinking he may have needed surgery on his non-shooting wrist, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne said on NBA Today (YouTube link). According to Shelburne, Tatum visited a bunch of specialists and opted against receiving surgery. Shelburne said that Tatum received a cortisone shot in his wrist and that his wrist feels “really … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Tatum, Ujiri, Sixers, Lillard, Randle
Celtics Sign, Waive Brandon Slater; Cut Two Others
The Celtics officially completed a series of roster moves on Thursday, per RealGM, signing and then waiving forward Brandon Slater while also cutting wing Jordan Schakel and forward Taylor Funk. Slater went undrafted in June after spending five years playing for Villanova at the college level. As a super-senior in 2022/23, he averaged 9.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in 29.0 minutes … [Read more...] about Celtics Sign, Waive Brandon Slater; Cut Two Others
Raptors Notes: Lillard, Siakam, Anunoby, Barnes, Holiday
The Raptors were willing to part with a slew of draft assets to acquire Damian Lillard, according to Michael Grange of SportsNet, but a Western Conference source tells him they were hoping to reach a deal with the Trail Blazers that didn’t include Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby or Scottie Barnes. Grange hears that Toronto’s offer included up to three future first-round picks, two … [Read more...] about Raptors Notes: Lillard, Siakam, Anunoby, Barnes, Holiday
Celtics’ Stevens: Brogdon, Porzingis Healthy For Camp
Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens expects his entire roster to be healthy for training camp, including guard Malcolm Brogdon and big man Kristaps Porzingis, he tells Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Brogdon reportedly suffered a torn tendon in his right elbow in the Eastern Conference Finals, while Porzingis dealt this summer with plantar fasciitis that … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Stevens: Brogdon, Porzingis Healthy For Camp
Nets Sign Scottie Lindsey
The Nets have signed free agent shooting guard Scottie Lindsey to a training camp contract, according to announcements from the team and marketing agency RBA Showcase (Twitter link). Lindsey, 27, has played primarily in the G League since going undrafted out of Northwestern in 2018, spending time with the Grand Rapids Drive, Erie BayHawks (now the Birmingham Squadron), Windy … [Read more...] about Nets Sign Scottie Lindsey
Celtics Notes: Rivers, Brogdon, Tatum, Queta
Free agent guard Austin Rivers is interested in signing with the Celtics before the start of training camp, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Appearing on a podcast with Bill Simmons of The Ringer, Rivers revealed that he recently reached out to the team to see if there’s a spot open for him. “I had a great talk with (president of basketball operations) Brad (Stevens) actually … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Rivers, Brogdon, Tatum, Queta