The Celtics, or at least some assorted might-bes, could-bes, and who’s-hes?, open Summer League Saturday against the Heat. It should be a fairly satisfying basketball fix for those of us […] The post If only the Celtics could have had Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari against the Warriors appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about If only the Celtics could have had Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari against the Warriors
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On this day: Avery traded; Olynyk, Knight signed; Barnett, Simmons born; Wallace passes
On this day in Boston Celtics history, veteran combo guard Avery Bradley was traded with draft assets to the Detroit Pistons for forward Marcus Morris Sr. in 2017 as part of the process of making cap space on the roster after signing Utah Jazz Star Gordon Hayward. Avery, a 6-foot-3, 180 lb. native of Tacoma, Washington, was drafted by the Celtics out of the University of Texas … [Read more...] about On this day: Avery traded; Olynyk, Knight signed; Barnett, Simmons born; Wallace passes
Is Brad Stevens a better head coach or executive with the Boston Celtics?
Which version of Brad Stevens has been a better fit for the Boston Celtics? The man on the sidelines with a clipboard? Or the version serving currently as the team’s President of Basketball Operations? While this is in no way supposed to be a shot at the Indiana native’s coaching chops, a growing chorus of support for the job Stevens has done as the team’s chief executive has … [Read more...] about Is Brad Stevens a better head coach or executive with the Boston Celtics?
In Boston, 'you've really got to play defense,' says new Celtics guard JD Davison
Raw and hyper-athletic, new Boston Celtics draft selection JD Davison oozes potential with his passing and lightning-quick downhill attack. But one thing he doesn’t show a strong ability in at present is an ability to defend at a high level. But the Alabama product knows what level of play on that end of the court will be expected of him to eventually earn a place on the … [Read more...] about In Boston, 'you've really got to play defense,' says new Celtics guard JD Davison
Boston Celtics: Jakob Poeltl deemed ‘dream fit’ but trade cost may be too high
The Boston Celtics did wonders for their guard rotation in the blockbuster trade with the Indiana Pacers that brought back Malcolm Brogdon in exchange for a future draft pick and role players that largely rode the bench during the 2022 NBA Finals and throughout this past postseason. In trading Daniel Theis away, though, Boston shipped […] Boston Celtics: Jakob Poeltl deemed … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics: Jakob Poeltl deemed ‘dream fit’ but trade cost may be too high
Boston Celtics: B/R tabs Dwight Howard as a potential Daniel Theis replacement
While it’s been an extremely successful offseason so far for the Boston Celtics, all of the wheeling and dealing the front office has partaken in has left a specific part of the rotation vulnerable heading into the 2022-23 season: their big man depth. In dealing for Malcolm Brogdon, the Cs traded away their primary backup […] Boston Celtics: B/R tabs Dwight Howard as a … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics: B/R tabs Dwight Howard as a potential Daniel Theis replacement
2 Kevin Durant landing spots that would be disastrous for Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics may currently be winning the NBA Offseason after kicking things off with the signing of Danilo Gallinari and the deal that landed them Malcolm Brogdon, but it is the Nets who have seemingly attracted all the attention from fans and media pundits alike. On the first official day of free agency, The […] 2 Kevin Durant landing spots that would be disastrous for … [Read more...] about 2 Kevin Durant landing spots that would be disastrous for Boston Celtics
JD Davison on being drafting by the Celtics: “you gotta come in here and be a dog”
Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images The rookie is saying all the right things. After the NBA Draft, President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens said that the Celtics had room on the roster reserved for some developmental pieces, players that wouldn’t necessarily be called upon to contribute right away, but that the team “could invest in, put a lot of time in … [Read more...] about JD Davison on being drafting by the Celtics: “you gotta come in here and be a dog”
What Malcolm Brogdon brings to the Celtics
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The former Pacers point guard fills multiple holes on this Celtics roster. The Boston Celtics still own their $17.2 million TPE, and their entire core is still intact. Yet, somehow, the Celtics have improved their roster with the addition of Malcolm Brogdon via trade, and now, everybody is wondering how the team’s latest guard addition … [Read more...] about What Malcolm Brogdon brings to the Celtics