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Jaylen Brown is seriously considering participating in the Slam Dunk Contest this season in Indianapolis. Brown has been mulling over his decision over the past few weeks. The NBA hasn't had an All-Star compete in the Dunk Contest since Deandre Jordan in 2017. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Considering Participating In Dunk Contest

The Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns have registered interest in Houston Rockets wing Jae'Sean Tate. Both Boston and Phoenix have been looking for rotation upgrades but are limited in what they can offer via trade. Tate makes $6.5 million this season, with a $7.1 million team option for 2024-25. That reasonable salary for this season is how Boston and Phoenix could deal for … [Read more...] about Celtics, Suns Interested In Jae’Sean Tate

Malcolm Brogdon was happy to join the Portland Trail Blazers via trade this past summer. Part of that was Brogdon not feeling wanted in Boston. "When I was first traded, I viewed it as an opportunity. I really did," Brogdon said. "You can ask people around me how my energy was in training camp. I was excited to be here. I was excited to be with a championship coach. And I was … [Read more...] about Malcolm Brogdon ‘Didn’t Feel Valued’ In Boston

Jrue Holiday's first half-season-plus with the Boston Celtics gone about as well as could have been expected. Holiday has played well and the Celtics have the NBA's best record. Holiday says it's a relationship that he hopes will continue beyond this season. "I'd like to be here," Holiday told MassLive. "I feel like I'm getting more and more comfortable, loving the guys, loving … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday Hopes To Stay With Celtics Long-Term

Kristaps Porzingis suffered a sprained ankle in the third quarter of the Boston Celtics' 143-110 win over the Miami Heat and did not return to the game. Porzingis, who had 19 points at the time, said he did not think the sprain was serious. "I just went to contest Bam's shot and just landed on his foot and rolled my ankle. Not too bad. Got me pretty good in the moment. But … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Leaves Win Over Heat With Sprained Ankle

The Boston Celtics are looking to upgrade its bench and depth in the trade window, sources told Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports. The team is also likely to keep Luke Kornet past the January 10 deadline for guaranteed contracts. The other non-guaranteed contracts are also likely to remain with the team as possible tradeable salaries. The Celtics also have a $6.25 million trade … [Read more...] about Celtics Looking For Bench Depth, Expected To Guarantee Luke Kornet Contract

If the Toronto Raptors decide to trade Pascal Siakam before the deadline, the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons are considered the three most probable landing spots. The Pistons continue to signal to opposing executives that they have interest in adding to their team immediately despite their pronounced struggles this season. The Atlanta Hawks, who had long … [Read more...] about Pacers, Kings, Pistons Considered Most Likely Trade Partners For Raptors On Pascal Siakam

Chet Holmgren and Jaime Jaquez Jr. were named the Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month for December. Holmgren averaged 17.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks for the month, with Jaquez averaging 16.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Ty Lue and Joe Mazzulla were also named Coaches of the Month for December in their respective conferences. Lue coached the Clippers to an … [Read more...] about Chet Holmgren, Jaime Jaquez Jr. Named Rookies Of The Month; Ty Lue, Joe Mazzulla Named Coaches Of The Month

Gordon Hayward was candid about why things didn't work out for a loaded 2018-19 Boston Celtics team. Hayward said it started with the team not being on the same page. "In my eyes it was just, we all had too many agendas, and the agenda to win the whole thing was not the main one," Hayward said. "Not to blame anyone either, because I think it was all human nature." Hayward went … [Read more...] about Gordon Hayward Says 18-19 Celtics ‘Had Too Many Agendas’