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Kristaps Porzingis is listed as probable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the New York Knicks with a non-COVID-19 illness. Porzingis missed the second half of Game 1 with the illness. Joe Mazzulla added that the illness may be related to the one Porzingis had when he missed eight games in February and March. "He had been working through it since he's gotten back and he's done a … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Probable For Game 2 With Illness; Sam Hauser Doubtful With Ankle Injury

Al Horford and Jaylen Brown expressed their concern for Jayson Tatum after he was carried off the floor with a right leg injury in the fourth quarter of the Boston Celtics' 121-113 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 4. "I mean, at this point, I'm concerned about Jayson," said Horford after the game. "That's the most important to me. ... The game stuff, we'll address it. But … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown On Jayson Tatum Injury: ‘I’ve Got No Words Right Now’

Jayson Tatum suffered a right leg injury in the fourth quarter of the Boston Celtics' Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. While there has been rampant speculation that the injury could be related to Tatum's Achilles, details about an initial diagnosis have been scarce. "The Boston Celtics are bracing for the worst around Jayson Tatum and … [Read more...] about Celtics ‘Bracing For The Worst’ On Jayson Tatum Injury

Jayson Tatum has undergone surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon on Tuesday following his injury in the fourth quarter of the Boston Celtics' Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday. Tatum will be out for the remainder of the 24-25 season and he faces an extended rehab ahead. The Celtics expect Tatum, who recently turned 27, to make a full recovery. Tatum helped … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Undergoes Surgery For Torn Right Achilles Tendon

The second round of the NBA playoffs are averaging 4.83 million viewers, up 5% from last year. The playoffs overall are averaging 3.7 million viewers across ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV, with the number rising to 4.05 million viewers without NBA TV. Game 4 between the Knicks and Celtics on Monday averaged 6.13 million viewers on ESPN, up 50% from the Celtics-Cavs game a year … [Read more...] about Second Round Of Playoffs Average 4.83M Viewers

The Dallas Mavericks have interest in acquiring a point guard that would help them remain competitive next season while Kyrie Irving rehabilitates his torn ACL. Jrue Holiday, Lonzo Ball and Chris Paul are three players to monitor as all three would also be able to play alongside Irving once he is cleared to return to game action. Holiday has three seasons and $104 million … [Read more...] about Mavericks Interested In Jrue Holiday, Lonzo Ball, Chris Paul

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown met with members of the media at an event for his sneaker and apparel company 741 Performance. Brown said this is the first time he plans to spend most of the offseason in Boston. Brown also said that it's possible that surgery could still be on the table to repair the partially torn meniscus in his right knee. "l got a lot of doctors I gotta … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Hasn’t Ruled Out Surgery For Injured Knee

The Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 127-102 in Game 5 to send the series back to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. "We didn't want to go out like that," said Jaylen Brown after the game. "We didn't want to make no excuses. We didn't want to come out and give up or just turn the season into what everybody else probably would expect." Brown finished the game with … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Says Celtics Didn’t Want To ‘Go Out Like That’ After Game 5 Win

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis spoke at length about his illness after his team lost their second round series to the New York Knicks. Porzingis said that doctors still don't have a firm handle on what he's dealing with, but that he thinks getting some rest will do him well. That rest will have to come immediately, as Porzingis plans to suit up for Latvia later this … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Plans To Play For Latvia In EuroBasket This Summer