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Wyc Grousbeck revealed that the bidding process of finding a buyer for the Boston Celtics will begin within the next month. Grousbeck also reiterated that he intends to find a buyer that will be willing to allow him to remain as governor until 2028. "The sale process is gearing up and about to hit full speed," Grousbeck told the Boston Globe. "It took this long for our advisors … [Read more...] about Wyc Grousbeck Reiterates Hope To Remain Governor Of Celtics Through 2028

The process of finding a buyer for a majority stake in the Boston Celtics is expected to begin in earnest this week with the banks retained to facilitate the sale scheduled to be in contact with a small group of prospective buyers. This group will include potential buyers who have expressed interest in the team, and other qualified buyers who have been targeted by the sale … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Sale Process Expected To Ramp Up This Week With Banks Meeting Prospective Buyers

Jayson Tatum struggled with his jumper both in the playoffs and the Olympics, but it is something he has worked on this offseason. Tatum has been doing two-a-days with his longtime skills coach Drew Hanlen and physical therapist Nick Sang to address a mechanical issue in his jumper. "I think a lot of people are like, 'Oh, he's out for revenge,'" Hanlen told ESPN. "I don't think … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Working On Addressing Mechanical Issue In His Jumper

After Jaylen Brown publicly responded to the decision by USA Basketball to select Derrick White as the replacement on its Olympics roster instead of him, Brown texted his Boston Celtics teammate to make sure he knew it was not personal against him. USA Basketball had decided to bring White to Paris after Kawhi Leonard was deemed not healthy enough to play. Brown averaged 7.9 … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Cleared Air With Derrick White After USA Basketball Roster Decision

The Boston Celtics have agreed to sign Dmytro Skapintsev to an Exhibit 10 deal. Skapintsev is eligible to sign a Two-Way contract and will compete for a spot with the Celtics in training camp. Skapintsev, who is represented by agent Michael Lelchitski, appeared in two games last season with the New York Knicks. Skapintsev also appeared in 25 G League games, averaging 12.1 … [Read more...] about Dmytro Skapintsev, Celtics Sign Exhibit 10 Deal

The decision by the Grousbeck family to sell the Boston Celtics was initiated by Irving Grousbeck's concerns over the franchise's increasing payroll obligations, sources tell the New York Post. Irving Grousbeck owns a controlling interest of approximately 20 percent of the Celtics, while Wyc Grousbeck is the franchise's governor. Wyc Grousbeck owns approximately three precent … [Read more...] about Sale Of Celtics Reportedly Due To Increasing Salary, Luxury Tax Obligations

The Boston Celtics have signed and waived Jordan Schakel. Boston signed Schakel to an Exhibit 10 contract. That will see Schakel get a bonus if he plays for the Maine Celtics of the G League this season. Schakel played in 24 games for Maine last season, after undergoing a similar process. The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 12.9 points on 40% shooting on three-pointers. Schakel also … [Read more...] about Celtics Sign, Waive Jordan Schakel

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla knows he's got some different thoughts than a lot of other NBA coaches. One of them is the concept of defending a title. On the Locked On Celtics podcast, Mazzulla said he thinks of it differently. "The phrase 'defending a title' is a very passive-aggressive term. If you look at the animal kingdom, some of the strongest animals don't defend; … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla: Celtics Aren’t Defending a Title But Attacking A New Goal

The Boston Celtics signed Lonnie Walker IV to an Exhibit 10 contract. According to Shams Charania, there is a chance Walker is waived before the start of the regular season in order for the Celtics to keep their 15th roster spot open. Walker averaged 9.7 points per game and shot 38.4 percent from 3 last season in 58 games with the Brooklyn Nets. … [Read more...] about Celtics Could Keep Final Roster Spot Open Despite Signing Of Lonnie Walker IV