Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot podcast (@NekiasNBA) discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs. They break down their takeaways from Game One of Lakers/Warriors, whether Nuggets/Suns is over, Tuesday's unusual Dillon Brooks reporting, the Knicks' path to success against the Heat, Joel Embiid's potentially imminent return and much … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Nekias Duncan On The Second Round (May 2022)
Celtics Hope To Hire Stephen Silas As Assistant Coach
The Boston Celtics will attempt to hire Stephen Silas as an assistant coach this offseason. Silas was recently fired by the Houston Rockets after three seasons in the job. Silas would give Joe Mazzulla an experienced assistant coach with head coaching experience. The Celtics lost Damon Stoudamire toward the end of the regular season when he took the head coaching job at Georgia … [Read more...] about Celtics Hope To Hire Stephen Silas As Assistant Coach
NBA Didn’t Find Anything ‘Disqualifying’ Ime Udoka From Return To Coaching
The Houston Rockets agreed to hire Ime Udoka as head coach this week a few months after he was suspended by the Boston Celtics for an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. Houston reportedly felt comfortable with the opinion of the NBA league office that Udoka's behavior didn't rise to the level of "disqualifying" him for employment. "The league office reviewed the … [Read more...] about NBA Didn’t Find Anything ‘Disqualifying’ Ime Udoka From Return To Coaching
Malcom Brogdon Wins Sixth Man Of The Year Award
Malcolm Brogdon has been named the 22-23 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Brogdon averaged 14.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists; among those who played primarily off the bench this season. Brogdon received 60 of 100 first-place votes and 408 points overall from a media panel. Immanuel Quickley was second at 326, getting 34 first-place votes. Bobby Portis had six first-place … [Read more...] about Malcom Brogdon Wins Sixth Man Of The Year Award
Jaylen Brown: ‘Campaigning For Myself’ For All-NBA Nod
When it comes to NBA awards, Jaylen Brown said he wishes his team's and his own accomplishments stood for themselves. But Brown also gets how the game is played. "I see myself as a guy who is constantly having to prove myself. That's fine. But in reality, I don't feel like I have anything to prove to anybody," Brown said. "I'm going to come out and do my job each and every … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown: ‘Campaigning For Myself’ For All-NBA Nod
Jaylen Brown Gets Five Stitches On Shooting Hand
Jaylen Brown cut a finger on his shooting hand and had to get five stitches on Thursday evening. Brown said he suffered the injury picking up a glass vase he knocked over while watering his plants. Brown expects to be restricted for at least the next two days. Brown was wearing a protective wrap on Friday. The Boston Celtics begin their playoff run next weekend. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Gets Five Stitches On Shooting Hand
Justin Champagnie To Sign With Celtics
The Boston Celtics will sign Justin Champagnie. Champagnie spent parts of the past two seasons with the Toronto Raptors. In 23 G League games this season, Champagnie has averaged 18.2 points and 8.1 rebounds in 31.7 minutes. … [Read more...] about Justin Champagnie To Sign With Celtics
Jaylen Brown Suggests Some Of His Recent Comments Were ‘Taken Out Of Context’
Jaylen Brown gave multiple in-depth interviews that were published last week, one in the New York Times and another in The Ringer. Brown's future with the Boston Celtics and happiness with the team and the city were called into question. For all of Brown's uncertainity with the Celtics, his situation can be quickly clarified this offseason if he makes an All-NBA team and … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Suggests Some Of His Recent Comments Were ‘Taken Out Of Context’
Mfiondu Kabengele Named G League Player Of The Week
Mfiondu Kabengele has been named NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, March 20 through Saturday, March 25. Kabengele averaged 27 points, 16.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists for the Maine Celtics. Kabengele is a Two-Way contract with the Boston Celtics. … [Read more...] about Mfiondu Kabengele Named G League Player Of The Week