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The Boston Celtics are picking up the $2.1 million option for 24-25 on Sam Hauser. Hauser and the Celtics are expected to discuss an extension beginning on July 9. Hauser was signed to a Two-Way contract by the Celtics in 2021 after he went undrafted. In 23-24, Hauser averaged 9.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game while shooting 42.4 percent from the 3-point line. Hauser, who … [Read more...] about Celtics Pick Up $2.1M Option On Sam Hauser, Expected To Discuss Extension

Host Danny Leroux goes in-depth on the NBA Champion Boston Celtics with Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Weiss and Leroux break down how the Celtics built this roster, the development of Tatum/Brown, impact of Joe Mazzula, their financial future, Jared's experience in the championship parade and much more. Sponsored by PrizePicks (code: clns) and Gametime Tickets (code: … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss On The Celtics (Jun 2024)

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the start of next season after undergoing offseason surgery. The Celtics announced Porzingis is expected to miss five-to-six months after having surgery to repair a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon. That timeline would see Porzingis returning sometime in late-November to late-December. It's likely … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Out 5-6 Months After Surgery

The Atlanta Hawks opened the 2024 NBA Draft by selecting Zaccharie Risacher with the first overall pick, followed by Alex Sarr to the Washington Wizards. Risacher and Sarr going first and second was widely expected for several weeks even though there was some suspense over the Hawks' decision at No. 1 as they reportedly narrowed their choices down to Risacher and Reed Sheppard … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Draft Results: Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Reed Sheppard Picked Top-3

Kristaps Porzingis is set to undergo surgery on his rare left leg injury "in the coming days," announced the Boston Celtics. Porzingis hoped to delay the surgery until after the Olympics, though he will now miss the competition. The recovery timeline is still being evaluated. Porzingis said earlier this month that rehab could take months. … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis To Undergo Leg Surgery, Will Miss Olympics

If the Boston Celtics would have been able to complete their first iteration of their trade for Kristaps Porzingis, they may not have had enough pieces to also trade for Jrue Holiday in September, reports Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer. The Celtics were set to trade Malcolm Brogdon to the Los Angeles Clippers, while the Washington Wizards would have acquired Marcus Morris and the … [Read more...] about Celtics Would Have Had Tyus Jones Instead Of Jrue Holiday If Original Kristaps Porzingis Trade Went Through

Oshae Brissett has declined his $2.5 million player option with the Boston Celtics for the 2024-25 season. Brissett will now be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The veteran forward signed a two-year veteran minimum contract with Boston last offseason. Brissett appeared in 55 games for the Celtics. He averaged 3.7 points and 2.9 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game. … [Read more...] about Oshae Brissett Declines 24-25 Player Option With Celtics

Al Horford was the active player with the most playoff games played without an NBA title. The Boston Celtics 2024 NBA Finals victory took Horford off that list forever. In the aftermath of the Celtics title win, Horford was asked how long he plans to keep playing. He didn't commit to anything, but Horford said he's not planning on retirement yet. "For me, I never really put a … [Read more...] about Al Horford Plans To Continue Playing

After winning their first championship together, Jayson Tatum reflected on what Jaylen Brown went through hearing his name in trade rumors over the years. Tatum acknowledged that he never had to go through that personally as the Boston Celtics were clearly never going to trade him, while Brown's standing was a little less clear. "It would bother me," Tatum said. "Not talking … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum: I Could Have Been More Supportive Of Jaylen Brown Dealing With Trade Rumors