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Last Tuesday's NBA opening night games were the most-watched in five years, averaging 3.3 million viewers on TNT. The number was a 17% increase from last season. The Sixers-Celtics opener posted a 1.7 rating with 2.98 million viewers, representing a 31% increase in ratings and 36% increase in viewership. The Lakers-Warriors game averaged 3.55 million viewers, representing the … [Read more...] about Warriors-Lakers Opener Averages 3.55M Viewers, Most-Watched Opening Night In 5 Years

Grant Williams has been suspended one game without pay for recklessly making contact with and directing inappropriate language toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The contact, for which Williams was assessed a technical foul and ejected, occurred with 8:58 remaining in the fourth quarter of … [Read more...] about Grant Williams Suspended One Game For Making Contact With Referee

Jaylen Brown has announced he is terminating his association with Kanye West's Donda Sports agency. "I have always, and will always continue to stand strongly against any antisemitism, hate speech, mistreatment and oppressive rhetoric of any kind," said Brown in a statement. A number of companies have also terminated their partnerships with West following a series of … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Ends Association With Kanye West's Donda Sports

Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 1. Lillard averaged 34.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists as the Portland Trail Blazers went 3-0. Tatum averaged 34.7 points and 8.3 rebounds as the Boston Celtics also went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum Named NBA's Players Of The Week

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was asked about Robert Williams' return to play timeline in his weekly appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Stevens said there's been no change. "No one's told me it's been moved back," Stevens said. He also reiterated that Williams' timeline remains 8-12 weeks from his original surgery date of September 22. That has … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens Says Robert Williams Return Timeline Has Not Changed

During an exclusive sit down interview with Shams Charania before the start of the season, Kyrie Irving reflected on his trade request from the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017. Irving requested a trade and ultimately was dealt to the Boston Celtics. "When I asked for a trade from Cleveland, the one thing that I look back on is: Did I exhaust as many opportunities to get closer to … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving Admits He Shouldn't Have Asked For Trade From Cavs In 2017

Robert Williams III underwent a PRP procedure in his knee on Monday to help with the healing process. Williams hopes to return in December or January, but he could return well into the second half of the season. Williams also underwent surgery in September. … [Read more...] about Robert Williams III Underwent PRP Procedure On Monday

Cam Johnson, P.J. Washington and Grant Williams were unable to agree to extensions with their respective teams and will become restricted free agents next offseason. Johnson has emerged as the Phoenix Suns' starting power forward this season. Washington averaged 10.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 65 games (28 starts) last season with the Charlotte Hornets. Williams … [Read more...] about Cam Johnson, P.J. Washington, Grant Williams Unable To Agree To Extensions

Noah Vonleh has made the Boston Celtics regular season roster. Vonleh had been signed to a non-guaranteed training camp contract. Boston will be the eighth NBA team for Vonleh. The 6-foot-10 big man has played for the Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets and Brooklyn Nets. Vonleh's deal will now … [Read more...] about Noah Vonleh Makes Celtics Opening Night Roster