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
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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
2025 NBA Draft Second Round Results: Rasheer Fleming Goes No. 31 To Suns
The Phoenix Suns acquired the No. 31 overall pick and selected Rasheer Fleming out of Saint Joseph's to begin the second round of the 2025 NBA draft. 2025 NBA Draft, Round 1 Results31. Phoenix Suns: Rasheer Fleming, F, Saint Joseph's32. Orlando Magic: Noah Penda, F, France33. Charlotte Hornets: Sion James, SF, Duke34. Charlotte Hornets: Ryan Kalkbrenner, C, Creighton35. … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Draft Second Round Results: Rasheer Fleming Goes No. 31 To Suns
The year of living dangerously
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Whether you see the glass half full or half empty, next season is all about filling the gap. Could there be a lower point in the Jays era of Celtics basketball? After winning a championship a year ago, a confluence of bad luck and injuries derailed a chance to defend it repeat. Now, both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are … [Read more...] about The year of living dangerously
The Jrue Holiday trade has been changed, reportedly due to Holiday’s medicals
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Celtics will no longer be getting two second-round picks back in the trade that is sending Anfernee Simons to Boston. The Celtics’ slew of offseason transactions can finally be made official, and there’s one big change from what was previously reported. Initially, the Celtics reportedly agreed to trade Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons … [Read more...] about The Jrue Holiday trade has been changed, reportedly due to Holiday’s medicals
Luke Kornet explains decision to leave the Celtics — and what Derrick White said about San Antonio
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The former Celtics big man signed a 4-year, $41 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs this week. Luke Kornet was officially introduced as a member of the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, and the former Celtics big man shed some light on his decision to leave the Celtics in free agency. “I’m grateful for all the time … [Read more...] about Luke Kornet explains decision to leave the Celtics — and what Derrick White said about San Antonio
Paul Pierce declares himself the ‘best pure scorer ever’ in NBA
“When I think about it, I'm just saying, I need to be in this conversation." The post Paul Pierce declares himself the ‘best pure scorer ever’ in NBA appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Paul Pierce declares himself the ‘best pure scorer ever’ in NBA
2025 WNBA All-Star Snubs: Brittney Sykes and Kayla McBride among the biggest misses
There's a number of notable names who were left off the list of WNBA All-Star reserves. … [Read more...] about 2025 WNBA All-Star Snubs: Brittney Sykes and Kayla McBride among the biggest misses
Brad Rowland: The Hawks officially announced the trade to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick (which is now the draft rights to Drake Powell) going to Brooklyn. Georges Niang and Cleveland’s 2031 second round pick going to Boston. … [Read more...] about