Considered a clear-cut trade chip for a Celtics team expected to bottom out coming into the season, Anfernee Simons has instead emerged as a Sixth Man of the Year candidate on a team looking to cement itself as the league’s most unexpected contender, writes Gary Washburn for the Boston Globe. Simons has always been a scorer, but there were questions coming into the year about … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simons, Porter Jr., Towns, Sixers Rebounding
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Beloved Celtic catches brutal, unintended stray with Caitlin Clark viral reaction
Long after the Celtics' game was over on Sunday, one player caught a brutal stray from Caitlin Clark, who was shocked and insulted by an unusual comparison. … [Read more...] about Beloved Celtic catches brutal, unintended stray with Caitlin Clark viral reaction
Jaylen Brown has 30 points, 13 rebounds as Celtics coast to 107-79 win over Bucks
Derrick White added 17 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and Neemias Queta had 14 points and eight boards as the Celtics won their second straight game. The post Jaylen Brown has 30 points, 13 rebounds as Celtics coast to 107-79 win over Bucks appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown has 30 points, 13 rebounds as Celtics coast to 107-79 win over Bucks
Trade Rumors: Ellis, Hunter, Ball, Bucks, Sochan, Deadline
In addition to the Cavaliers, the Lakers, Pacers, Spurs and Celtics are among the many suitors for Kings guard Keon Ellis, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). The Timberwolves and Knicks have also been mentioned as teams interested in Ellis. The 26-year-old is an intriguing trade candidate because his $2.3MM expiring contract makes him an … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Ellis, Hunter, Ball, Bucks, Sochan, Deadline
Cavaliers To Acquire Ellis, Schröder In Three-Team Trade
The Cavaliers will send De’Andre Hunter to the Kings in exchange for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schröder, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The three-team trade also includes the Bulls, who will pick up Dario Saric from Sacramento and will receive two second-round picks as well. The trade will save Cleveland nearly $50MM in salary and luxury tax this season, … [Read more...] about Cavaliers To Acquire Ellis, Schröder In Three-Team Trade
Celtics’ trade hopes just went up in smoke in a devastating way
One of the only trade targets credibly linked to the Celtics is instead joining an Eastern Conference foe via trade. … [Read more...] about Celtics’ trade hopes just went up in smoke in a devastating way
Lakers, Pacers, Spurs, Celtics Interested In Keon Ellis
The Sacramento Kings are expected to trade guard Keon Ellis ahead of next week's trade deadline. Sacramento has had several express interest in Ellis, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics. For the Celtics and Lakers, Ellis would be a way to upgrade the teams' guard rotations without adding a high-priced player. The Spurs could … [Read more...] about Lakers, Pacers, Spurs, Celtics Interested In Keon Ellis
‘It’s Giannis’: Cavs In On Bucks MVP’s Trade Sweepstakes?
Whether tentatively or concretely, a handful of teams are connected to Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo as his hopeful future employer. Most of the focus is on glamorous contenders — the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. Heading into the summer of 2025, then middling (or mediocre) teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Giannis’: Cavs In On Bucks MVP’s Trade Sweepstakes?
Celtics’ Injured All-Star On Track To Return In A Few Weeks
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum‘s potential in-season return is the talk of Beantown. Making an appearance on HoopsHype’s Around the Beat podcast, CLNS Media beat writer Bobby Manning finally put a date on when the six-time All-Star could return. Celtics’ Jayson Tatum On Track To Return By March “He has said that he wants his first game back to be at TD Garden,” Manning … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Injured All-Star On Track To Return In A Few Weeks

