Jrue Holiday is expected to be on Team USA's 12-man roster for the 2024 Olympics, sources tell Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. USA Basketball has been pursuing Holiday for much of the NBA season and it is believed he recently gave his commitment. Holiday was considered the second-most critical player on the 2021 team that won gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Holiday … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday To Be On Team USA’s Roster For 2024 Olympics
Jayson Tatum Realizes He’ll Be Judged On Winning A Title
Jayson Tatum knows that every player isn't evaluated the same. Tatum also realizes a big part of his evaluation relies on leading the Boston Celtics to a championship. "I understand that, no matter what I do in the regular season, I'm at that point where people just judge me off whether I can win a championship," Tatum said. "I realize that, and it's like, all right, I just … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Realizes He’ll Be Judged On Winning A Title
Celtics, Suns Targeting Simone Fontecchio
Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio has become a serious trade target for the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns. Both teams are looking for affordable upgrades to their rotation ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Fontecchio's second NBA season has gone far better than his first. The 6-foot-8 forward has become Utah's starting small forward. Fontecchio has averaged 8.9 points and … [Read more...] about Celtics, Suns Targeting Simone Fontecchio
Bulls Receive Trade Interest On Andre Drummond From Sixers, Celtics, Mavericks
The Chicago Bulls have received trade interest on Andre Drummond from the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. Drummond is widely considered the member of the Bulls most likely to be traded. The Sixers have a clear need at center with Joel Embiid out for an extended period. Drummond previously played for the Sixers. … [Read more...] about Bulls Receive Trade Interest On Andre Drummond From Sixers, Celtics, Mavericks
Jaylen Brown, Mac McClung, Jaime Jacquez, Jacob Toppin In 2024 Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA has announced the 2024 Slam Dunk participants headlined by Jaylen Brown and last year's winner Mac McClung. Joining Brown and McClung are Jaime Jacquez Jr. and Jacob Toppin. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Mac McClung, Jaime Jacquez, Jacob Toppin In 2024 Slam Dunk Contest
Celtics Acquire Jaden Springer From Sixers For 2nd Rounder
The Boston Celtics have agreed to acquire Jaden Springer from the Boston Celtics for a second round pick. Springer is averaging 4.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11.8 minutes over 32 games this season for the Sixers. Springer is signed through the 24-25 season. … [Read more...] about Celtics Acquire Jaden Springer From Sixers For 2nd Rounder
Celtics Trade Dalano Banton To Blazers
The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Dalano Banton to the Portland Trail Blazers for a heavily protected second round pick. Banton has appeared in 24 games with the Boston Celtics this season. Banton is represented by Aaron Turner. … [Read more...] about Celtics Trade Dalano Banton To Blazers
Celtics Acquire Xavier Tillman From Grizzlies For Two 2nd Rounders
The Boston Celtics have agreed to acquire Xavier Tillman from the Memphis Grizzlies for two second round picks. The Celtics had been seeking depth in the frontcourt. Boston will send a 2027 second rounder via the Atlanta Hawks and a 2030 second via the Dallas Mavericks. … [Read more...] about Celtics Acquire Xavier Tillman From Grizzlies For Two 2nd Rounders
Celtics Looking For Depth; Interested In Otto Porter, Lonnie Walker
The Boston Celtics are looking to upgrade their depth. Boston is working with limited resources, as their bigger salaries belong to key rotation players. That has the Celtics looking at more affordable options. Two players who have emerged as targets for the Celtics are Otto Porter Jr. of the Toronto Raptors and Lonnie Walker IV of the Brooklyn Nets. Porter has played in … [Read more...] about Celtics Looking For Depth; Interested In Otto Porter, Lonnie Walker