According to multiple league sources, concerns were raised because of “new findings” during Jrue Holiday’s medical examinations. Sources said they were not substantial enough for the deal to be nullified, but they did give the Trail Blazers pause. So, Boston agreed to move forward with the deal without the 2030 and 2031 second-round picks that Portland originally agreed to send … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday’s medical examinations raised concerns in Portland
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NBA insider maps out why Celtics should pursue Damian Lillard
"If he's available on the cheap, which I believe he will be to whatever team signs him to his next deal, absolutely, I think they should consider pursuing him." The post NBA insider maps out why Celtics should pursue Damian Lillard appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about NBA insider maps out why Celtics should pursue Damian Lillard
John Karalis: The Luka Garza and Josh Minott signings are official … [Read more...] about
Could the Celtics target Bradley Beal if star guard is bought out?
Bradley Beal would alleviate some of the scoring concerns in Boston following Jayson Tatum's injury. The post Could the Celtics target Bradley Beal if star guard is bought out? appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Could the Celtics target Bradley Beal if star guard is bought out?
Sean Highkin: The Anfernee Simons-Jrue Holiday trade is now official, without the previously reported second-round picks going from Portland to Boston. The final deal is a straight 1-for-1 player swap. … [Read more...] about
NBA will test new halfcourt ‘heave’ rule that could help Payton Pritchard’s stats
Missed heaves will not count toward an individual player's field-goal percentage during this year's Summer League. The post NBA will test new halfcourt ‘heave’ rule that could help Payton Pritchard’s stats appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about NBA will test new halfcourt ‘heave’ rule that could help Payton Pritchard’s stats
Atlantic Notes: Lillard, Yabusele, Whitehead, Hetzel
Damian Lillard has a big decision ahead of him after unexpectedly finding himself on the free agent market while recovering from a ruptured Achilles. One of the teams that the soon-to-be 35-year-old is reportedly considering is the Celtics, who, like Lillard, find themselves in a surprisingly uncertain position for next season. According to Ashish Mathur of Dallas Hoops … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Lillard, Yabusele, Whitehead, Hetzel
Magic Acquire No. 32 From Celtics, Select Noah Penda
The Orlando Magic acquired the No. 32 pick from the Boston Celtics for Nos. 46 and 56 along with a 2026 second rounder and a 2027 second rounder. The Magic used the selection on Noah Penda out of France. The Magic plan to sign Penda to a standard NBA contract for the 2025-26 season. Some teams were hoping to draft and stash Penda, which he wasn't interested in. Orlando will … [Read more...] about Magic Acquire No. 32 From Celtics, Select Noah Penda
Let the darts fly: Boston’s path through a transitional year
Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Celtics are headed toward a gap year, but the season is far from lost. I’m a mediocre darts player. There’s very little precision in my gameplay, but after enough attempts, I may luck my way into a bullseye. In a year destined for uncertainty, the Celtics can deploy a similar approach. Boston is down two of … [Read more...] about Let the darts fly: Boston’s path through a transitional year