"This journey is not the end. It’s not the end for me. I’m looking forward to coming back stronger, so you just take this with your chin up." The post What Celtics star Jaylen Brown said about potentially playing for hometown team appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about What Celtics star Jaylen Brown said about potentially playing for hometown team
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NBA passes new ‘heave’ rule that Payton Pritchard will love
The new rule will take effect in the NBA this season, following a successful test run during Summer League. The post NBA passes new ‘heave’ rule that Payton Pritchard will love appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about NBA passes new ‘heave’ rule that Payton Pritchard will love
Will any Celtics on a two-way deal earn a full-time roster spot this season?
The Celtics might enter this season with an open roster spot. Could that eventually go to one of their players on a two-way deal? … [Read more...] about Will any Celtics on a two-way deal earn a full-time roster spot this season?
Boston Celtics: Offseason Grade, How The 2025-26 Roster Was Built & Projection
The Boston Celtics have been one of the most successful teams in the NBA over the past decade. However, the Celtics’ expectations for the 2025-26 campaign are likely lower than championship or bust. The Cs won’t have superstar forward Jayson Tatum and have totally rebuilt their 2025 roster. Here is a look at their offseason and projection for the season. How The Celtics … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics: Offseason Grade, How The 2025-26 Roster Was Built & Projection
Turkey, Germany Advance To EuroBasket Quarterfinals
After trailing by a slim margin for the majority of the game, Turkey eventually defeated Sweden, 85-79, to advance to the quarterfinals of EuroBasket 2025, writes Semih Tuna of Eurohoops. The game was surprisingly competitive, considering Sweden went just 1-4 during the group phase while Turkey was 5-0, including Wednesday’s victory over Serbia. Rockets big man Alperen Sengun … [Read more...] about Turkey, Germany Advance To EuroBasket Quarterfinals
Community Shootaround: Breakout Candidates
In an article for HoopsHype, Mike Shearer lists seven players who could be primed for breakout seasons in 2025/26. Here’s his full list: Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers) Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers) Andrew Nembhard (Pacers) Sam Hauser (Celtics) Brandon Miller (Hornets) Jake LaRavia (Lakers) Terrence Shannon Jr. (Timberwolves) Shearer acknowledges that Sharpe’s inclusion is a … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Breakout Candidates
Ben Simmons Reportedly Passed On Knicks’ Offer
The Knicks offered Ben Simmons a one-year contract at some point this offseason, according to NBA insider Marc Stein (Substack link), who reports that the free agent guard passed on that proposal. Due to their proximity to a hard cap, the Knicks aren’t able to offer more than the veteran’s minimum to any free agent, so it’s safe to assume that’s what their offer to Simmons was … [Read more...] about Ben Simmons Reportedly Passed On Knicks’ Offer
Jayson Tatum’s future may already be set in stone at this point
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has a Hall-of-Fame resume after just eight NBA seasons. … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum’s future may already be set in stone at this point
Ben Simmons Declined Knicks’ One-Year Contract Offer
Ben Simmons declined the New York Knicks' offer of a one-year contract, sources tell Marc Stein. The Knicks are limited to offering only minimum contracts and Simmons entered the offseason with hopes of finding a contract above the minimum. The Knicks and Boston Celtics were the two teams to express the most serious interest in signing Simmons this offseason. Bernie Lee … [Read more...] about Ben Simmons Declined Knicks’ One-Year Contract Offer