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Kristaps Porzingis To Undergo Leg Surgery, Will Miss Olympics

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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

Celtics Would Have Had Tyus Jones Instead Of Jrue Holiday If Original Kristaps Porzingis Trade Went Through

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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 Declines 24-25 Player Option With Celtics

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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 Plans To Continue Playing

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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

Jayson Tatum: I Could Have Been More Supportive Of Jaylen Brown Dealing With Trade Rumors

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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

2024 NBA Finals Has Lowest Viewership Since 2007, Full Playoffs Down 12 Percent From 2023

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The 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks was the lowest rated and least-watched Finals of any non-COVID season since 2007. The five-game series averaged a 5.8 rating and 11.31 million viewers, which was down five percent in ratings and three percent in viewership from last season's series between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. The 2007 series … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Finals Has Lowest Viewership Since 2007, Full Playoffs Down 12 Percent From 2023

Jayson Tatum, Derrick White Expected To Sign Contract Extensions During Offseason

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The Boston Celtics are expected to sign Jayson Tatum and Derrick White to contract extensions this offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Tatum is eligible for a five-year, $315 million extension, which league circles view as inevitable. White's extension is also regarded as "near-certain," according to Stein. … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum, Derrick White Expected To Sign Contract Extensions During Offseason

Game 4 Of Celtics-Mavericks Has Lowest Rating For Finals Game In June Since 2007

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The Dallas Mavericks' Game 4 win over the Boston Celtics last Friday averaged a 4.7 rating and 9.62 million viewers, making it the least watched Finals game in its traditional June slot since Game 3 of the 2007 series. Only Game 3 between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks in July 2021 (9.25 million) and Game 4 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat in 2020 (7.70 million) … [Read more...] about Game 4 Of Celtics-Mavericks Has Lowest Rating For Finals Game In June Since 2007