Bobby Manning: Brad Stevens said Anfernee Simons’ shooting is elite and he’s getting better. Notes Georges Niang’s winning and that “he’s a pain to play against, which I admire.” … [Read more...] about
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Are the Celtics embracing a rebuild this season with Jayson Tatum sidelined?
"I'd never put a ceiling on any team." The post Are the Celtics embracing a rebuild this season with Jayson Tatum sidelined? appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Are the Celtics embracing a rebuild this season with Jayson Tatum sidelined?
Brad Stevens on Al Horford: If he were to go and play somewhere else, I think he’s an all-time Celtic
Michael Scotto: Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens said Al Horford returning is “unlikely.” “If he were to go and play somewhere else, I think he’s an all-time Celtic. He’s a winner and did everything he could for this organization not only from the games but also how he impacted our younger players.” … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens on Al Horford: If he were to go and play somewhere else, I think he’s an all-time Celtic
Did Jayson Tatum’s injury impact Brad Stevens’ decision to break up Celtics’ roster?
"We knew going into this year, regardless of how it ended, that we were going to have some really hard decisions to make." The post Did Jayson Tatum’s injury impact Brad Stevens’ decision to break up Celtics’ roster? appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Did Jayson Tatum’s injury impact Brad Stevens’ decision to break up Celtics’ roster?
Bobby Manning: Brad Stevens said C’s knew they were going to have difficult decisions to make regardless of the Jayson Tatum injury. “We’ve known for a long time…I think the agents and players have known too. It’s been pretty well communicated.” Notes they had limited tools to keep Luke Kornet, Al Horford. … [Read more...] about
Brad Stevens offers up blunt reason why Celtics traded Porzingis, Holiday
"It was really important for us to get us out of that penalty box in a lot of ways." The post Brad Stevens offers up blunt reason why Celtics traded Porzingis, Holiday appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens offers up blunt reason why Celtics traded Porzingis, Holiday
Community Shootaround: Early Offseason Winners, Losers
We’re in a quiet transactional period as we wait for the July moratorium to lift tomorrow. There are still a handful of top restricted free agents who have yet to sign new contracts, but with a dearth of cap space around the league, the players don’t have a ton of negotiating leverage, so it could take a while for those situations to play out. John Hollinger of The Athletic … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Early Offseason Winners, Losers
Seven-Team Kevin Durant Trade Officially Finalized
The seven-team trade that sends star forward Kevin Durant and free agent big man Clint Capela (via sign-and-trade) to Houston is now official, according to press releases from several teams, including the Rockets. “Having played against Kevin and coached him before, I know he’s the type of competitor who fits with what we’ve been building here in Houston,” head coach Ime Udoka … [Read more...] about Seven-Team Kevin Durant Trade Officially Finalized
Blazers, Celtics Finalize Holiday, Simons Trade Without Draft Picks
The Trail Blazers and Celtics have officially completed their trade sending Jrue Holiday to Portland and Anfernee Simons to Boston, according to a press release from the Blazers. However, the terms are slightly different than what was reported last month. Portland had originally agreed to send the Knicks’ 2030 second-round pick and the Blazers’ own 2031 second-rounder to … [Read more...] about Blazers, Celtics Finalize Holiday, Simons Trade Without Draft Picks