Hoops Rumors

Numerous teams have expressed interest in free agent Lamar Stevens, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto lists the Celtics, Rockets, Timberwolves and Heat among Stevens’ potential destinations. The 26-year-old swingman had a workout last month with Boston, which decided to sign Svi Mykhailiuk to a one-year contract after auditioning several wing players. Scotto … [Read more...] about Lamar Stevens Drawing Interest From Several Teams

Note: This is an updated version of an article that was sent exclusively to our Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers in June. Click here for more information on Trade Rumors Front Office. The NBA’s Designated Veteran rule, as we explain in our glossary entry on the subject, allows players to qualify for a maximum salary worth 35% of the cap before they gain the required NBA … [Read more...] about Super-Max Candidates To Watch In 2023/24

The Celtics‘ trade for Kristaps Porzingis was the best offseason move in the Atlantic Division, David Aldridge of The Athletic contends in a discussion of the division with other Athletic writers. However, Aldridge, Josh Robbins and Jared Weiss all agree that Boston took a risk regarding team culture by parting with Marcus Smart in the deal and not keeping Grant Williams. … [Read more...] about Porzingis Trade May Have Been Most Significant Move In The Atlantic Division

Former NBA forward Brandon Hunter has died at age 42, according to announcements from his college coach Jeff Boals (Twitter link) and the Magic (Twitter link). A standout at Ohio University from 1999 to 2003, Hunter was selected 56th overall in the 2003 draft by the Celtics. He appeared in 36 games for Boston as a rookie, then was picked in the 2004 expansion draft by the … [Read more...] about Former Celtics, Magic Forward Brandon Hunter Dies At 42

After signing Svi Mykhailiuk, the Celtics have 14 players on standard contracts (11 fully guaranteed) and a pair on two-way deals, meaning they still have room for at least one more player on their projected 15-man roster, as well as another two-way player. However, a league source tells Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe that Boston is unlikely to make a move to fill either … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Roster Openings, Griffin, Porzingis, Tatum

Svi Mykhailiuk recently signed a one-year deal with the Celtics that — for now — is partially guaranteed at $200K. Jared Weiss of The Athletic examines what the veteran wing might provide for Boston, writing that Mykhailiuk is a talented if inconsistent offensive player who has some defensive limitations. Still, his size, shooting and complementary play-making could be useful … [Read more...] about What To Expect From Mykhailiuk

The Celtics are signing former Utah State forward Taylor Funk to an Exhibit 10 deal, a source tells Bobby Manning of CLNS Media. Funk played his first five collegiate seasons with St. Joseph’s before transferring to Utah State as a grad transfer. In 34 games with Utah State, Funk averaged 13.4 points and shot 37.0% from deep on 6.4 attempts per night. After going undrafted in … [Read more...] about Celtics To Sign Taylor Funk To Exhibit 10 Deal

The Kings beat out the Warriors for free agent center JaVale McGee, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, who suggests both Pacific clubs were in pursuit of the big man after he was waived by Dallas last week. McGee’s new deal with Sacramento is only for one year and is worth the veteran’s minimum, but it’s fully guaranteed. It’s unclear whether or not Golden State was … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: McGee, Warriors, Kings, Vanderbilt, Vogel

Teams are getting closer to training camp, which means lingering questions facing NBA clubs will be answered sooner than later. The Knicks, like every team, have several issues to sort out either before training camp or shortly before the season begins writes Zach Braziller of the New York Post in a mailbag. The biggest question the Knicks must answer is whether or not Immanuel … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Quickley, Knicks, Pritchard, Porzingis, Giles