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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

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