As of Wednesday, 11 of the NBA’s 30 teams are carrying at least 15 players on guaranteed contracts and are unlikely to have many additional offseason acquisitions in store. Another 11 teams are carrying either 13 or 14 players on guaranteed deals. As our roster counts page shows, that leaves eight clubs carrying 12 or fewer players on fully guaranteed deals. That doesn’t … [Read more...] about NBA Teams With Fewest Players On Guaranteed Contracts
Celtics Notes: Griffin, Porzingis, Tatum, Mazzulla
Blake Griffin doesn’t have a team for the upcoming season, but he would love to return to the Celtics if the opportunity arises. Appearing on the Barstool Sports podcast (hat tip to ClutchPoints), Griffin called playing in Boston “one of the best experiences” and had plenty of good things to say about his teammates. “The players on that team are just like such a great group of … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Griffin, Porzingis, Tatum, Mazzulla
Atlantic Notes: Lawsuit, Knicks, Raptors, Warren, Stevens
While the Knicks made some bold claims in their lawsuit against the Raptors, people around the NBA aren’t convinced it’s as big of a scandal as it might seem on paper, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. “I’m not being dismissive of this,” a league executive told Grange. “But people take stuff all the time (when they change jobs). Yes, it’s proprietary, but it’s … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Lawsuit, Knicks, Raptors, Warren, Stevens
Celtics Hold Workout With Glenn Robinson III
Free agent Glenn Robinson III recently worked out for the Celtics, sources tell Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter link). The 29-year-old swingman hasn’t played professionally since being waived by the Kings in February of 2021. He also had a workout scheduled with the Warriors this month as he tries to return to the NBA. Boston has at least two open roster spots and is conducting … [Read more...] about Celtics Hold Workout With Glenn Robinson III
Celtics To Work Out T.J. Warren, Lamar Stevens
The Celtics will work out free agent forwards T.J. Warren and Lamar Stevens this week in Boston, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (video link). Boston has 11 players with guaranteed contracts and two others with partial guarantees, so it has the roster space to make an addition or two if Warren and/or Stevens make a favorable impression. The Celtics will also take a … [Read more...] about Celtics To Work Out T.J. Warren, Lamar Stevens
Celtics Expect Porzingis To Be Cleared For Training Camp
After Kristaps Porzingis announced on Tuesday that he won’t be available this summer for Latvia in the 2023 World Cup, the Celtics confirmed on Wednesday that the big man has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his right foot and offered an update of their own on their most significant offseason addition. According to the Celtics (Twitter link), Porzingis will begin a … [Read more...] about Celtics Expect Porzingis To Be Cleared For Training Camp
Atlantic Notes: Porzingis, McHale, Harden, Morey, Raptors
Kristaps Porzingis‘ plantar fasciitis recovery, though not season-ending, is going to be an extensive process that requires planning by the Celtics, Jared Weiss of The Athletic writes. Porzingis’ injury will sideline him for the entirety of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and he’ll be out of commission for at least four-to-six weeks. The Celtics are no stranger to serious injuries … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Porzingis, McHale, Harden, Morey, Raptors
Examining Porzingis’ Fit With Boston
Jay King and Josh Robbins of The Athletic examine how Kristaps Porzingis will fit with the Celtics. Robbins points out that the Wizards had a good deal of success with a two-big lineup featuring Porzingis and Daniel Gafford, which could be beneficial for Boston’s frontcourt, since Al Horford and Robert Williams are more well-rounded players than Gafford is. Having Porzingis as … [Read more...] about Examining Porzingis’ Fit With Boston
World Cup Notes: Murray, Brissett, Schröder, Haliburton, Luka
It’s still unclear whether or not Nuggets guard Jamal Murray will play for Team Canada when the World Cup tips off later this month, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca, who reports that sources in Murray’s camp say the matter remains undecided. Due to his championship run with Denver that extended into mid-June, the expectation was that Murray would be brought along … [Read more...] about World Cup Notes: Murray, Brissett, Schröder, Haliburton, Luka