The Boston Celtics have yet to include Marcus Smart or Robert Williams in a proposal to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Celtics are viewed around the league as the "clear cut-answer as the team that has the ingratiates to make a deal with Brooklyn happen." When the Celtics offered Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and a first round … [Read more...] about Celtics Have Yet To Include Marcus Smart, Robert Williams In Trade Offer To Nets
No Long-Term Concerns With Robert Williams' Knee
Robert Williams had to have knee surgery in late-March after tearing the meniscus in his left knee. Williams then seemed to rarely be at full health when he returned during the Boston Celtics NBA Finals run. The good news is that there are no long-term concerns for Williams' knee. No further surgery was deemed necessary after the Finals. Williams was told to get plenty of rest, … [Read more...] about No Long-Term Concerns With Robert Williams' Knee
Celtics Not Close To Kevin Durant Trade
The Boston Celtics have been rumored to be interested in making a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant. In some circles, Boston has even been considered the favorite to land Durant. However, recent reporting is that Boston isn't close to dealing for the Nets superstar. In fact, the Celtics and Nets haven't even had any trade discussions of substance. Brooklyn is … [Read more...] about Celtics Not Close To Kevin Durant Trade
Sixers At Celtics Rounds Out Opening Night On October 18
The Philadelphia 76ers will play at the Boston Celtics to open the NBA season on October 18, reported Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Lakers will be at the Warriors in the second game. In addition, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports! reported that Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves will face the Jazz on October 21 in Minnesota. The league also announced its 5-game Christmas slate … [Read more...] about Sixers At Celtics Rounds Out Opening Night On October 18
Celtics Considered 'Unofficial Front-Runner' For Kevin Durant
The Boston Celtics appear to be the "unofficial front-runner" for a potential trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant, according to executives that have spoken with Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Celtics have made Jaylen Brown the centerpiece of their offer for Durant. Brown is clearly the second best player on the Celtics and has made an All-Star Game. The Nets are … [Read more...] about Celtics Considered 'Unofficial Front-Runner' For Kevin Durant
NBA Christmas Day Games Set To Feature Eight 2022 Playoff Teams
Christmas Day is one of the marquee dates on the NBA calendar. The 2022 Christmas Day slate will reportedly feature eight 2022 playoff teams. The games schedule for the Christmas quintuple-header are: Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks Phoenix Suns at Denver … [Read more...] about NBA Christmas Day Games Set To Feature Eight 2022 Playoff Teams
Nets Initially Asked Celtics For Both Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum In Kevin Durant Trade
The Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics have reportedly engaged in trade talks involving Kevin Durant. How far those talks have gone remains a subject of some debate. In their initial trade conversation, the Nets reportedly asked the Celtics to trade both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum in a deal for Durant. Boston was obviously not interested in trading both Brown and Tatum for … [Read more...] about Nets Initially Asked Celtics For Both Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum In Kevin Durant Trade
Celtics Communicating With Jaylen Brown, Believe He Understands Situation
The relationship of Jaylen Brown with the Boston Celtics has been speculated about following a report that he was discussed in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant. Brown tweeted "smh" in response to the report on July 25th. According to a source, Brad Stevens and Ime Udoka communicate with Brown "all the time" and have keep him in the loop. The source also adds that … [Read more...] about Celtics Communicating With Jaylen Brown, Believe He Understands Situation
RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss and Jared Dubin On the Atlantic Division (Aug 2022)
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux), Jared Weiss of The Athletic (@JaredWeissNBA) and Jared Dubin of FiveThirtyEight (@JADubin5) in-depth on the NBA's Atlantic Division. They discuss how the 76ers, Celtics, Nets, Raptors and Knicks fared in the off-season and predict the season to come, including projected finish, breakout players and rookies they are most excited to … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss and Jared Dubin On the Atlantic Division (Aug 2022)