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The average NBA team is now worth $5.51 billion, up 20 percent year-over-year and 113 percent since 2022, according to Sportico's calculations. The collective value of all 30 franchises reached $165 billion, driven by a landmark $76 billion media rights agreement and strategic arena investments. Rick Welts, newly appointed Dallas Mavericks CEO, called the current moment … [Read more...] about NBA Team Valuations Reach $5.51 Billion Average, Up 20 Percent From 2024

While speaking on The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania gave an update on Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. Charania said that Tatum has informed the Celtics that he plans to play this season after tearing his Achilles' tendon in last season's playoffs. "The Celtics haven't ruled out Jayson Tatum for the season and they're cautiously optimistic," … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Told Celtics He Plans To Play This Season

Duke announced Tuesday it has named Jayson Tatum as the program's first chief basketball officer, making him college basketball's first player to hold such a position. Tatum will serve as a special advisor to head coach Jon Scheyer on player development and roster construction. Tatum will volunteer his time to meet with Duke players on career advice and personal branding. He … [Read more...] about Duke Names Jayson Tatum College Basketball’s First Chief Basketball Officer

Jayson Tatum said he's feeling no pressure to return from his right Achilles tendon rupture before he's fully ready. "No pressure," Tatum said Monday at Boston Celtics' media day. "No pressure to return back any sooner than when I'm 100 percent healthy. No pressure from [Celtics president of basketball operations] Brad [Stevens], [coach] Joe [Mazzulla], the team, the … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Feeling ‘No Pressure To Return Back Any Sooner Than 100 Percent Healthy’

The Boston Celtics signed Wendell Moore Jr to an Exhibit 10 contract. Moore is likely to land with the Maine Celtics of the G League following the preseason. Moore split last season between the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets. In 36 NBA games, the 6-foot-5 wing averaged 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. … [Read more...] about Celtics, Wendell Moore Jr Sign Camp Deal

While Bill Chisholm will have final say in the decision-making process for the Boston Celtics, he said he will continue to empower Brad Stevens. Stevens has been retained to run basketball operations for the Celtics as Chisholm takes over as governor from Wyc Grousbeck. "There is such a thing as the new owner curse, and I'm well aware of that," Chisholm said. "And ultimately, … [Read more...] about Bill Chisholm To Have Final Say For Celtics As Brad Stevens Continues To Drive Decisions

The Boston Celtics waived guard Hayden Gray. Boston had signed Gray to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. Gray is expected to join the Maine Celtics for the G League season. Boston roster now stands at 20 players. That's one shy of the offseason maximum of 21 players. … [Read more...] about Celtics Waive Hayden Gray

Jayson Tatum has not ruled himself out from a possible return from his Achilles tendon tear suffered last May. The recovery timeline of an Achilles tear is typically at least one calendar year. "First thing, I haven't said I'm not playing this season," Tatum said. Tatum was first spotted without a walking boot or brace in August at a New England Patriots' practice. "The most … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Won’t Rule Out Returning During 2025-26 Season

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown said on a recent livestream that his team has entered a "new era". Brown referenced the roster changes, while wishing his former teammates well. "It's a new era of the Celtics...Half the team is gone. I wish them the best. I appreciate them. They were great teammates, so it's kind of sad to see them go," Brown said. "But it's a new era. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Says Celtics In ‘New Era’