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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis spoke at length about his illness after his team lost their second round series to the New York Knicks. Porzingis said that doctors still don't have a firm handle on what he's dealing with, but that he thinks getting some rest will do him well. That rest will have to come immediately, as Porzingis plans to suit up for Latvia later this … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Plans To Play For Latvia In EuroBasket This Summer

Aditya Mittal, the CEO of ArcelorMittal, invested $1 billion for a group purchase of the Boston Celtics on Thursday. The group, lead by Bill Chisholm, recently obtained full funding to purchase the team at a $6.1 billion valuation. Mittal is likely the second-largest stakeholder after Chisholm and may potentially be the alternate governor in the future. "Aditya has long been a … [Read more...] about Celtics Stakeholders Receive $1B Investment For Purchase

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. After previously saying he didn't plan to retire, Horford said at this exit interview that "it's too soon" to talk about his future. The veteran center said he'd take some time with his wife and kids to talk about his future. Horford added that there's "still a lot for me to process" in … [Read more...] about Al Horford Will Take Time With Family Before Deciding On Future

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday said he feels like the team's window to win is still open, despite losing in the second round to the New York Knicks. Holiday called it a "missed opportunity" for Boston to defend their title, while also saying he hopes to return to the Celtics next season. Holiday has been rumored to be a player Boston could look to trade this upcoming … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday Hopes To Return To Celtics Next Season

Brad Stevens said that he remains committed to building a championship contender with the Boston Celtics heading into the offseason. "I know there will be a lot of questions about what's next," said Stevens during Monday's end-of-season press conference. "At the end of the day I think that will all be driven by the same thing that's always driven us and that's, 'How do we get … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens To Gain More ‘Clarity’ Over Offseason, Remains Driven By Championships

The Boston Celtics are more likely to trade Jrue Holiday than Derrick White this offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The 35-year-old Holiday has three years left on his four-year, $134 million deal. The 31-year-old White's four-year, $134 million deal starts next season. Stein adds that Kristaps Porzingis is seen as the most gettable veteran from the team. … [Read more...] about Celtics More Likely To Trade Jrue Holiday Over Derrick White; Kristaps Porzingis Seen As Most Movable Vet

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown played through a partially torn right meniscus to end the season. Brown began receiving injections in his right knee in March and played until Boston's season ended in Game 6 of the second round. Brown will now be reevaluated this week to see if surgery is necessary. Despite playing through pain, Brown wouldn't use the injury as an excuse. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Played Through Partially Torn Meniscus At End Of Season

Kristaps Porzingis sat the second half of the Boston Celtics' 127-102 win over the New York Knicks in Game 5 after struggling to breathe. "I mean (Porzingis) couldn't breathe," Joe Mazzulla said. "He was available if absolutely necessary. And so that (going to the bench) was just a decision between me and him." Porzingis has been battling a respiratory illness for the past … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis ‘Couldn’t Breathe’ In Game 5 Win, Misses Second Half

Bill Chisholm has finalized his ownership group and has obtained full financing to move forward with his purchase of the Boston Celtics at a $6.1 billion valuation. When the deal was announced in March, Chisholm's offer had not yet been fully financed. The sale will not become official until it is approved by the NBA's Board of Governors in either June or July. Chisholm's group … [Read more...] about Bill Chisholm Finalizes Ownership Group, Obtains Full Financing To Complete Celtics’ Purchase