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
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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
Jaylen Brown, Celtics hold off late push by short-handed Magic in win: 7 takeaways
The Celtics claimed a claiming a 138-129 victory over the Magic in Boston on Sunday. The post Jaylen Brown, Celtics hold off late push by short-handed Magic in win: 7 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Celtics hold off late push by short-handed Magic in win: 7 takeaways
And-Ones: K. George, Canada, 2026 Draft, Boozer, More
Wizards wing Kyshawn George, one of two active NBA players to represent Canada in the 2025 AmeriCup (Timberwolves forward Leonard Miller was the other), tells Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca that he “one hundred per cent” hopes to play for his home country in the 2027 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. “That’s one of my goals, to be able to be on that final team that’s going to … [Read more...] about And-Ones: K. George, Canada, 2026 Draft, Boozer, More
Former Celtics standout marvels at Jaylen Brown’s leadership
A former second overall draft pick shares his observations from Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown's start to the season. … [Read more...] about Former Celtics standout marvels at Jaylen Brown’s leadership