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The NBA announced the 12 officials who will work the upcoming NBA Finals on Tuesday. The refs include: Scott Foster, Tony Brothers, Marc Davis, James Capers, Zach Zarba, John Goble, David Guthrie, Bill Kennedy, Josh Tiven, Courtney Kirkland, James Williams and Kevin Scott. "Each of these 12 officials have shown excellent skills, focus and commitment throughout the season and in … [Read more...] about Scott Foster, Tony Brothers Among 12 Refs Selected To Work NBA Finals

Last offseason, Kristaps Porzingis was traded by the Washington Wizards to the Boston Celtics where he picked up his $36 million player option and then signed a two-year, $60 million extension. If Porzingis would have become a free agent, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports that he was positioned to receive a richer contract from the Utah Jazz. Porzingis would have joined … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Had Bigger Contract Opportunity With Jazz During 2023 Offseason

The Boston Celtics are exploring the idea of Jeff Van Gundy joining Joe Mazzulla's coaching staff as an assistant next season, league sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Van Gundy is currently working with the team as a senior consultant on the basketball operations side. The Celtics are losing top assistant Charles Lee to the Hornets this offseason. Van Gundy turned … [Read more...] about Jeff Van Gundy Could Join Joe Mazzulla’s Coaching Staff Next Season

Kristaps Porzingis fully participated in the Boston Celtics' practice on Saturday, according to Joe Mazzulla. Mazzulla did not reveal whether he would insert Porzingis into the starting lineup for Game 1. "When KP's at his best, he's been tremendous for us. We expect that from him, and we know he'll give that to us. And as far as everything else, just what goes into winning is … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Fully Participates In Saturday Practice

The Boston Celtics' sweep of the Indiana Pacers averaged a 3.4 rating with 6.31 million viewers. That number is down 15% in viewership from last year's Celtics-Heat series. Game 4 finished with a 3.5 rating and a series-high 6.63 million viewers. The Celtics-Pacers series ranked as the fourth most-watched Eastern Conference Finals of the last nine years. … [Read more...] about Celtics-Pacers Series Averages 3.4 Rating, 6.31M Viewers

Joe Mazzulla said that Kristaps Porzingis was increasing his workload but did not have any definitive updates about his status for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. "There's been a couple shootarounds where he hasn't done anything with the team but has been in a 1-on-1 setting kind of ramping it up with the intensity level of it. He's been getting better and better," said Mazzulla on … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis ‘Ramping’ Up Intensity, No Update For Game 1 Of NBA Finals

Joe Mazzulla said that Kristaps Porzingis was increasing his workload but did not have any definitive updates about his status for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. "There's been a couple shootarounds where he hasn't done anything with the team but has been in a 1-on-1 setting kind of ramping it up with the intensity level of it. He's been getting better and better," said Mazzulla on … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla: Kristaps Porzingis ‘Ramping’ Up Intensity, No Update For Game 1 Of NBA Finals

The Indiana Pacers were eliminated by the Boston Celtics from the Eastern Conference Finals in four games despite playing three incredibly close games. The Pacers had at least a 90 percent win probability in the fourth quarter of Games 1, 3 and 4, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. "For a young team like us, this experience in the playoffs is second to none," … [Read more...] about Pacers Had 90+ Percent Win Probability In 4th Quarter Of Three Games In Conference Finals

Jaylen Brown was awarded the Larry Bird Eastern Conference finals MVP after the Boston Celtics completed a sweep of the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Brown averaged 29.8 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals for the series. Brown received five out of nine votes, with Jayson Tatum getting the other four votes. "He was unreal this whole series, a complete player on … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Named Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP