Anfernee Simons is pumping up his trade value. The Celtics guard has posted back-to-back 23-point games. Playing time has been key — his minutes have fluctuated from 12 to 33 over the course of the season, and he’s averaging 24.9 MPG overall, Brian Robb of MassLive.com notes. “I think honestly just keeping it simple,” Simons said. “In previous years, that was kind of my thing — … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simons, Clowney, McCain, Raptors’ Start
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Celtics-Pistons injury report: Boston dealt a devastating blow
The Boston Celtics will be without a member of their starting lineup when they host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Celtics-Pistons injury report: Boston dealt a devastating blow
Ron Harper Jr. Named G League Player Of The Week
Ron Harper Jr. has been named the G League Player of the Week for games played between November 17th and November 23rd. Harper is on a Two-Way contract with the Boston Celtics. Harper averaged 36.0 points, 7.0 assists and 6.0 rebounds for the Maine Celtics as they went 2-0. Harper has also appeared in three NBA games this season. … [Read more...] about Ron Harper Jr. Named G League Player Of The Week
The Untold Story Behind the Decision That Saved Celtics’ Title Run
Jaylen Brown has been involved in trade talks and rumors for most of his career. What fans probably don’t know is just how close he came to leaving Boston. Then, a retired NBA legend picked up the phone and changed his future, and the future of the franchise. Had it not been for Tracy McGrady, the Celtics’ championship run might have never happened. The Untold Story Behind the … [Read more...] about The Untold Story Behind the Decision That Saved Celtics’ Title Run
Neemias Queta injury: How the Celtics feel about going small
"Both teams were doing it to each other. When you have ten guys out there that can do it it just becomes a track meet." The post Neemias Queta injury: How the Celtics feel about going small appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Neemias Queta injury: How the Celtics feel about going small
Jaylen Brown credits NBA Hall of Famer for convincing him to stay with Celtics
"I’ve always held onto that message. I want to win first.” The post Jaylen Brown credits NBA Hall of Famer for convincing him to stay with Celtics appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown credits NBA Hall of Famer for convincing him to stay with Celtics
Eastern Notes: Pistons, Markkanen, Banchero, Donaldson, Queta
Rival executives have frequently mentioned Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen as an ideal trade target for the Pistons, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who suggests that there are a number of reasons why Markkanen and Detroit would be a logical match. As Fischer writes, the Pistons explored the market for floor-spacing big men over the summer, with Naz … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Pistons, Markkanen, Banchero, Donaldson, Queta
Former Celtics castoff is suddenly resurrecting his career with a hated rival
The Boston Celtics traded a declining Marcus Smart, but the former Defensive Player of the Year is standing out on the hated Lakers. … [Read more...] about Former Celtics castoff is suddenly resurrecting his career with a hated rival
Jaylen Brown’s 35 points lead Celtics in a 138-129 victory over the short-handed Magic
Anfernee Simons added 23 points and Payton Pritchard chipped in with 19 and eight assists for the Celtics, who were coming off a tough home loss to Brooklyn on Friday. The post Jaylen Brown’s 35 points lead Celtics in a 138-129 victory over the short-handed Magic appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown’s 35 points lead Celtics in a 138-129 victory over the short-handed Magic