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On a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania said the Boston Celtics are looking to make an impact move ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. Charania describe Boston as "aggressive" in trying to get a deal done. "They've been in the marketplace, trying to go get a big-time starting center potentially," Charania said about Boston's approach … [Read more...] about Celtics Aggressively Pursuing High-Level Starting Center

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum went through an hour-long public workout Monday morning, providing a glimpse of his rehabilitation progress eight months after rupturing his Achilles last spring. The workout at Seaholm High School, where Boston held shootaround before facing the Detroit Pistons, marked a rare public display of Tatum's recovery process. Several assistant … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Displays Progress In Public Workout Eight Months After Achilles Injury

The Boston Celtics possess Anfernee Simons' $27.6 million expiring salary as a substantial trade chip in their pursuit of frontcourt reinforcements, with sources indicating the franchise has been evaluating the big man market for potential deadline acquisitions. One well-placed observer suggested this week that Boston's deadline activity should provide insight into their … [Read more...] about Celtics Monitoring Big Man Market With Anfernee Simons’ Expiring Contract

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown attempted zero free throws in his team's home loss vs the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. As a whole, the Spurs took 20 free throws to the Celtics four attempts at the foul line. Postgame, Brown spoke out about what he feels like is a growing disparity in how physical Boston is allowed to play as opposed to their opponents. "I'll accept the fine … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Calls Out Officials For Lack Of Foul Calls

Jaylen Brown tied his career high with 50 points in Boston's 146-115 victory over the LA Clippers on Saturday night, declaring himself the best two-way player in the world after the performance. Brown shot 18-for-26 from the field while holding Kawhi Leonard to 22 points on 6-for-17 shooting. For large parts of Leonard's career, he has been considered the NBA's best two-way … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Declares Himself Best Two-Way Player In World

Jrue Holiday expressed gratitude Sunday for how Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens handled his offseason trade to Portland. Stevens alerted Holiday early in the offseason that a trade was possible, providing advance warning before the deal materialized in June. The Celtics sent Holiday to the Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons as part of a salary-cap driven restructuring. … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday Appreciated Brad Stevens’ Transparency Before Trade From Celtics To Blazers

Jaylen Brown and Kawhi Leonard have been named the NBA's Players of Week 10. Brown averaged 32.7 points and 6.3 rebounds as the Boston Celtics went 2-1. Leonard averaged 41.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.7 steals as the Los Angeles Clippers went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard Named NBA’s Players Of Week 10

The Boston Celtics have implemented a comprehensive educational approach under head coach Joe Mazzulla following an offseason roster overhaul, with players calling the intensified teaching method "Celtic University" as the team climbs to 19-11 despite playing without Jayson Tatum as he rehabilitates his torn Achilles. Boston has won 14 of its last 18 games after starting the … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla Establishes ‘Celtic University’ To Develop Young Roster

The Boston Celtics could hold onto Anfernee Simons for the season, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Celtics are reportedly willing to pay some level of luxury tax after trading Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday over last summer. Simons is on an expiring deal worth $27.6 million. Simons is averaging 13.0 points and 2.3 assists in 23.8 minutes for the … [Read more...] about Celtics Could Keep Anfernee Simons For Rest Of Season