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The Dallas Mavericks have opened up the 2025 NBA draft by selecting Cooper Flagg out of Duke with the first overall pick. Flagg will wear No. 32 for the Mavericks after wearing No. 2 at Duke The Mavericks won the lottery with just a 1.8 percent change, which is the fourth lowest in NBA history. The San Antonio Spurs selected Dylan Harper out of Rutgers with the No. 2 pick. San … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Draft First Round: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe Picked Top-3

The Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen … [Read more...] about Celtics Listening To Trade Offers On Jaylen Brown, Derrick White

The Boston Celtics remain in trade discussions involving several key players on the roster, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Celtics traded Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks on Monday night. Kristaps Porzingis and Sam Hauser have been an oft-rumored trade candidates, though the Celtics could also potentially deal Jaylen Brown and Derrick … [Read more...] about Celtics Remain Engaged In Trade Talks Following Jrue Holiday Deal

Jaylen Brown underwent a successful right knee arthroscopic debridement procedure. Brown is expected to participate in training camp without limitation. According to Jeff Stotts, Brown likely underwent a partial meniscectomy. Brown's injury was likely unrepairable. Brown averaged 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 34.3 minutes over 63 games this season. Brown has … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Undergoes Successful Debridement Procedure On Right Knee

The Boston Celtics are exploring ways to reduce their payroll this offseason, with Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday emerging as potential trade candidates. While some league observers speculate that Boston might need to attach draft compensation to move these contracts, sources tell Jake Fischer that the Celtics remain confident they can cut salary while extracting positive … [Read more...] about Celtics Confident In Potentially Trading Porzingis, Holiday Without Losing Value

The Boston Celtics are exploring the trade market for Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Sam Hauser as they look to manage salary concerns this offseason, according to a report from Shams Charania. With luxury tax and apron implications looming, the Celtics are prioritizing cost-cutting moves while evaluating their roster that won a championship a year ago but is unlikely to … [Read more...] about Celtics Focused On Holiday, Porzingis, Hauser Trades But Will Listen On Brown, White

The Boston Celtics are "most definitely" listening to trade offers for Jrue Holiday, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. It was previously rumored that the Celtics may have to attach a draft pick to trade Holiday. Holiday is owed $104 million over the next three years. The 34-year-old averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists this season. … [Read more...] about Celtics Listening To Offers For Jrue Holiday

The Utah Jazz are hiring Austin Ainge as president of basketball operations. Ainge has worked for the Boston Celtics for the last 14 years. Ainge's father, Danny Ainge, is currently the CEO of basketball operations for the Jazz. Justin Zanik has had a large role running the team's day-to-day operations as the team's general manager. Austin Ainge will have ultimate say in all … [Read more...] about Jazz Hire Austin Ainge To Lead Basketball Operations Role

Jrue Holiday is expected to be ready for Game 1 against the New York Knicks on Monday. Holiday missed the last three games of the Celtics' series against the Magic due to a strained right hamstring. No other Celtics were on the injury list. … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday Expected To Play Game 1 Versus Knicks