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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

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

Ron Harper Jr. and the Boston Celtics have signed a Two-Way contract. Harper earned a roster spot with his strong preseason with the Celtics. Last season in the G League, Harper averaged 15.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 28.9 minutes. Harper has appeared in three preseason games with the Celtics, averaging 4.3 points, 0.7 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 10.6 … [Read more...] about Ron Harper Jr., Celtics Sign Two-Way Contract

The New York Knicks "likely" explored the possibility of hiring Joe Mazzulla last offseason through backchannels, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Knicks requested to speak to five head coaches during their search, including Jason Kidd, Ime Udoka, Billy Donovan, Chris Finch, and Quin Snyder. The Knicks were denied in each of their requests before eventually hiring … [Read more...] about Knicks ‘Likely’ Explored Hiring Joe Mazzulla

Kristaps Porzingis disclosed he was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) following a mysterious illness that severely limited his performance during the Boston Celtics' second-round playoff exit last season. The 7-foot-3 center shared the diagnosis in a recent conversation with The Athletic after being traded to the Atlanta Hawks in June. Porzingis … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Reveals He Was Diagnosed With POTS

Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens detailed the franchise's offseason roster overhaul in a recent interview with The Athletic. The Celtics traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis while losing Al Horford and Luke Kornet in free agency to slash payroll and luxury taxes by over $250 million. Stevens said the moves were necessary to avoid the second apron penalties under the … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens Details Roster Overhaul Process For Celtics To Avoid Second Apron

The Boston Celtics have signed wings R.J. Luis and Aaron Scott to Exhibit 10 contracts. Both Luis and Scott will be waived on Saturday, then will join the Maine Celtics for the upcoming G League season. Luis was originally acquired by Boston in a trade that sent Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz. The Celtics waived Luis from his two-way contract, but are bringing him back to get … [Read more...] about Celtics Sign RJ Luis, Aaron Scott To Exhibit 10 Contracts

The Boston Celtics waived RJ Luis, Aaron Scott and Hason Ward. All three players were signed to Exhibit 10 contracts. Luis, Scott and Ward are expected to join the Maine Celtics for upcoming G League season. Boston's roster is now set for the regular season. The Celtics have 14 players signed to standard contracts and three players signed to two-way deals. Boston will carry an … [Read more...] about Celtics Waive RJ Luis, Aaron Scott, Hason Ward

The Boston Celtics have signed center Hason Ward to an Exhibit 10 contract. Boston also waived forwards Jalen Bridges and Kendall Brown, and guard Wendell Moore. Bridges, Brown and Moore were also signed to Exhibit 10 contract. All four players are expected to play for the Maine Celtics in the upcoming G League season. Ward played in 50 games for Maine last season. The 6-foot-9 … [Read more...] about Celtics Sign Hason Ward; Waive Jalen Bridges, Kendall Brown, Wendell Moore