Jayson Tatum has progressed to playing one-on-one basketball seven months after tearing his right Achilles tendon in May. Head coach Joe Mazzulla said Wednesday that decisions regarding Tatum's potential return timeline rest entirely with the All-Star and his medical team. Mazzulla addressed Tatum's status following the team's practice session. The coach emphasized that Tatum's … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Controls His Own Return Timeline From Achilles Injury
Jamal Murray, Jaylen Brown Named NBA’s Players Of The Week
Jamal Murray and Jaylen Brown have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 7. Murray averaged 29.8 points and 7.5 assists as the Denver Nuggets went 3-1. Brown averaged 34.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists as the Boston Celtics went 4-0. … [Read more...] about Jamal Murray, Jaylen Brown Named NBA’s Players Of The Week
Celtics’ Bill Chisholm Outbid Rivals By Less Than $100 Million In $6.1B Sale
Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm won control of the franchise by outbidding the second-place suitor by less than $100 million in a blind auction last March. Chisholm's $6.1 billion valuation set a record for an NBA control purchase and North American professional sports franchise sale. The lifelong Celtics fan estimated his chances at just one percent when he began pursuing … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Bill Chisholm Outbid Rivals By Less Than $100 Million In $6.1B Sale
Ron Harper Jr. Named G League Player Of The Week
Ron Harper Jr. has been named the G League Player of the Week for games played between November 17th and November 23rd. Harper is on a Two-Way contract with the Boston Celtics. Harper averaged 36.0 points, 7.0 assists and 6.0 rebounds for the Maine Celtics as they went 2-0. Harper has also appeared in three NBA games this season. … [Read more...] about Ron Harper Jr. Named G League Player Of The Week
Jaylen Brown Rips Celtics’ Effort After 113-105 Loss To Nets
bJaylen Brown criticized his Boston Celtics teammates following a 113-105 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, saying the team lacked energy and effort in NBA Cup play. The defeat dropped Boston back to 8-8 after winning three straight games to reach .500 for the first time this season. "Come ready to play, or don't play at all," Brown said. "That's my whole thing. We've gotta … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Rips Celtics’ Effort After 113-105 Loss To Nets
Luka Garza Led NBA In Tracked Practice Shots Last Season
Luka Garza attempted more practice shots than any NBA player last season despite receiving minimal playing time with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to data from Noah Basketball, a tracking service used by most NBA teams. Frank Garza told CelticsBlog on Monday that his son attempted approximately 42,000 shots in practice and shootarounds last season, roughly 12,000 more … [Read more...] about Luka Garza Led NBA In Tracked Practice Shots Last Season
Celtics Exercise 26-27 Team Option For Baylor Scheierman
The Boston Celtics have picked up the 2026-27 rookie scale team option for Baylor Scheierman. This was Scheierman's third-year option. Boston will have Scheierman on the cap sheet at $2.7 million for next season. Scheierman has played in 35 games over a season-plus in the NBA. The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 3.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 12.4 minutes per game as a … [Read more...] about Celtics Exercise 26-27 Team Option For Baylor Scheierman
Jaylen Brown Leaves Game With Hamstring Tightness
Jaylen Brown left the Boston Celtics' 110-108 preseason with over the Toronto Raptors with hamstring tightness. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said that he didn't think the injury was serious. "I think he'll be OK," Mazzulla said. "Talked to him after (the game). He said he would be fine, but I didn't get a full update." Brown suffered the injury in the first quarter and did … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Leaves Game With Hamstring Tightness
Celtics Waive RJ Luis From Two-Way Contract
The Boston Celtics waived RJ Luis from a two-way contract, the team announced on Wednesday. The Celtics, who currently have Max Shulga and Amari Williams on a two-way deal, have an extra two-way opening. The team could use it to sign Ron Harper Jr., according to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. … [Read more...] about Celtics Waive RJ Luis From Two-Way Contract