The Boston Celtics are expected to offer Jayson Tatum a five-year, $315 million supermax extension. This contract will top the one Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown signed a year ago as the richest in NBA history. Tatum and his agent have reportedly yet to discuss the possibility of an extension. Tatum signed a rookie scale max extension with the Celtics after the 19-20 season. The … [Read more...] about Celtics Will Soon Offer Jayson Tatum $315M Supermax Extension
Kawhi Leonard Out For Olympics, Derrick White To Take Roster Spot On Team USA
Kawhi Leonard will not play for the United States in the Olympics and will be replaced by Derrick White. The statement from USA Basketball suggested that the decision was made by the Los Angeles Clippers and the national team. Leonard has not completed a season for the Clippers since 2020 and there were concerns he would be limited for the United States in the Olympics, or it … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard Out For Olympics, Derrick White To Take Roster Spot On Team USA
Grant Hill Responds To Jaylen Brown’s Criticism Of Team USA Roster Decision
Grant Hill addressed the United States' decision to replace Kawhi Leonard on their Olympics roster with Derrick White. There were previously reports that White would be the probable replacement should anyone on the roster drop off before the roster was finalized, the announcement was met with cryptic criticism from Jaylen Brown. After White's selection was announced, Brown … [Read more...] about Grant Hill Responds To Jaylen Brown’s Criticism Of Team USA Roster Decision
Jayson Tatum Wants To Play His Entire Career In Boston
Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is still basking in the glow of winning the 2024 NBA Finals. The Celtics star is fond of calling any member of the title team "Champ" whenever he greets them. Tatum also has another reason to smile, after signing the richest contract in NBA history this summer. The Celtics and Tatum agreed to a five-year, $313.9 million contract extension … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Wants To Play His Entire Career In Boston
JD Davison, Celtics Sign Two-Way Contract
The Boston Celtics have signed guard J.D. Davison to a two-way contract. This will be Davison's third year on a two-way deal with the Boston and Maine Celtics. Last season, in 44 games with Maine, Davison averaged 21.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game. Davison also snagged 1.4 steals per game in the G League. … [Read more...] about JD Davison, Celtics Sign Two-Way Contract
Al Horford Confirms He Will Play Next Season
Boston Celtics center Al Horford confirmed he would return next season, despite rumors and speculation that he may choose to retire. Horford spoke to the media and said he will be back for next season, which will be his 18th season in the NBA. "I'm coming back. That's the plan," Horford said. He added that he was going to take some time off and then begin his offseason training … [Read more...] about Al Horford Confirms He Will Play Next Season
Luke Kornet, Celtics Agree To One-Year Deal
Luke Kornet and the Boston Celtics have agreed to a one-year deal. Kornet figures to play a bigger role at the start of the season with Kristaps Porzingis out well into the 24-25 season following his surgery. Kornet, who is represented by Jim Tanner and Maxwell Wiepking, averaged 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 15.6 minutes over 63 games last season for the Celtics. … [Read more...] about Luke Kornet, Celtics Agree To One-Year Deal
Derrick White, Celtics Agree To Four-Year, $125.9M Extension
Derrick White and the Boston Celtics have agreed to a four-year, $125.9 million extension. White will hold a player option as part of the deal, which is for the most money available to Boston at this time. The Celtics have previously signed Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday to extensions with Jayson Tatum also expected to sign a supermax extension this … [Read more...] about Derrick White, Celtics Agree To Four-Year, $125.9M Extension
Celtics’ Ownership Group Preparing To Sell Franchise
The majority ownership group of the Boston Celtics has put the franchise up for sale. The group purchased the team in 2002 in for $360 million and they're now likely worth over $5 billion. Wyc Grousbeck serves as governor of the Celtics. The group expects to sell a majority interest in 2024 or early 2025 with the balance closing in 2028. Grousbeck expects to remain as Governor … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Ownership Group Preparing To Sell Franchise