The Boston Celtics have agreed to sign Anton Watson to a Two-Way contract. Watson was the 54th overall pick in this year's draft out of Gonzaga. Watson is represented by Daveed Cohen. Watson averaged 11.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in five Las Vegas summer league games with the Celtics. The Celtics have previously signed JD Davison and Drew Peterson to Two-Way deals. … [Read more...] about Anton Watson, Celtics Sign Two-Way Deal
Celtics Likely To Leave Final Roster Spot Open Heading Into Regular Season
The Boston Celtics have filled 14 of their 15 roster spots and are likely to leave the final spot vacant heading into the regular season. The Celtics will maintain flexibility with the open roster spot while saving on the luxury tax. … [Read more...] about Celtics Likely To Leave Final Roster Spot Open Heading Into Regular Season
Gordon Hayward Retires From NBA
Gordon Hayward is retiring from the NBA after a 14-year career. Hayward announced his retirement via posts on social media. Hayward played for the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City during his 14-year NBA career. He retires with career averages of 15.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Hayward played the first seven years of his career with the … [Read more...] about Gordon Hayward Retires From NBA
RealGM Radio: Tim Bontemps and Jared Dubin On the Atlantic Division (Jul 2024)
Host Danny Leroux, Tim Bontemps of ESPN and Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball go in-depth on the NBA's Atlantic Division. They discuss how the Celtics, 76ers, Knicks, Nets and Raptors fared in the off-season and predict the season to come, including projected finish, breakout players and rookies they are most excited to see. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Tim Bontemps and Jared Dubin On the Atlantic Division (Jul 2024)
Sam Hauser, Celtics Agree To Four-Year, $45M Extension
The Boston Celtics and Sam Hauser have agreed to a four-year, $45 million extension. Hauser will now be under contract through the 2028-29 season. Hauser has become one of the NBA's best three-point shooters. He shot 42.4% on 5.9 three-point attempts per game last season. The 6-foot-8 wing also set a career-high by grabbing 3.5 rebounds in 22 minutes per game. Boston's payroll … [Read more...] about Sam Hauser, Celtics Agree To Four-Year, $45M Extension
Jaylen Brown ‘Not Surprised’ By Team USA Snub, Blames Nike
Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown was in Las Vegas to watch the Celtics take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Summer League. Brown was asked about a number of topics, including not being asked to play for Team USA at this summer's Olympics in Paris. "I wasn't surprised, but my reaction was that I was happy for D (Derrick) White," Brown said. "It's dope to have so much of our guys on … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown ‘Not Surprised’ By Team USA Snub, Blames Nike
Celtics, Ron Harper Jr Sign Training Camp Contract
The Boston Celtics have signed wing Ron Harper Jr. to a non-guaranteed training camp contract. Harper is currently playing Summer League with the Celtics. The 6-foot-6 wing was with the Toronto Raptors on a two-way contract for a season-plus. In 43 G League games in 2022-23, Harper averaged 17.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.3 blocks. … [Read more...] about Celtics, Ron Harper Jr Sign Training Camp Contract
Jaylen Brown Named 2024 NBA Finals MVP
Jaylen Brown has been named the 2024 NBA Finals MVP. Brown was a consistent part of the Boston Celtics' four wins in the Finals with his defense and scoring. Brown had a PER of 16.5 for the series, which is the lowest output in the category for a Finals MVP since at least 1991. NBA Finals MVPs, PER in Series1991: Michael Jordan, 34.1 1992: Michael Jordan, 27.11993: Michael … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Named 2024 NBA Finals MVP
Kristaps Porzingis To Undergo Surgery On Leg, Faces Several Month Recovery
Kristaps Porzingis plans to have surgery on his injured left leg, which will require a recovery process over a "few months." Porzingis suffered a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg in Game 2. Porzingis, however, returned to play in Game 5 as the Boston Celtics closed out the 2024 NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks. … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis To Undergo Surgery On Leg, Faces Several Month Recovery