The Celtics were hoping to re-sign center Luke Kornet last summer, but their desire to duck below the second apron limited what they could offer, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Kornet, who accepted a four-year, $41MM c0ntract with the Spurs, returns to Boston tonight with his new team. At this morning’s shootaround, he talked to reporters about his decision to move on. “It was … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Kornet, Hauser, Simons, Brown
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Celtics suffer eerily familiar fate in latest brutal endeavor
The Celtics finished off their four-game homestand with a frustrating loss to the San Antonio Spurs. … [Read more...] about Celtics suffer eerily familiar fate in latest brutal endeavor
Jaylen Brown blasts Celtics-Spurs officials in expletive-laden rant over lack of foul calls
"Every time we play a good team it’s the same [expletive]." The post Jaylen Brown blasts Celtics-Spurs officials in expletive-laden rant over lack of foul calls appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown blasts Celtics-Spurs officials in expletive-laden rant over lack of foul calls
MLB Notebook: Red Sox’ Triston Casas addresses future at Fenway Fest as Roman Anthony calls final month of rookie season a ‘failure’
The Red Sox made a significant splash last month by completing their second trade with the Cardinals this offseason, acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras. The move was designed to solidify the position and move away from the platoon approach Boston has relied on in recent seasons. … [Read more...] about MLB Notebook: Red Sox’ Triston Casas addresses future at Fenway Fest as Roman Anthony calls final month of rookie season a ‘failure’
BSJ Live Coverage: Celtics vs. Spurs, 8 p.m. – Big challenge against Wembanyama, rested Spurs
The third game in four nights is tough, especially against a good team like San Antonio coming in well-rested. They were in town yesterday, so they got their normal amount of sleep. The later start is actually helpful to them, too, because it’s a little closer to their normal start time, so their body clocks aren’t totally out of whack. … [Read more...] about BSJ Live Coverage: Celtics vs. Spurs, 8 p.m. – Big challenge against Wembanyama, rested Spurs
BSJ Live Coverage: Bruins 2 vs Rangers 1 (1st) – Bruins play Saturday matinee against Rangers
The Boston Bruins play back-to-back weekend games starting with a Saturday Matinee against the New York Rangers. … [Read more...] about BSJ Live Coverage: Bruins 2 vs Rangers 1 (1st) – Bruins play Saturday matinee against Rangers
Giardi: NFL Notebook – A deeper look at Patriots vs. Chargers; plus, QBs on the move
“Maye is a pain in the ass to defend because of his effectiveness as a runner. He’s gotten better as the year goes along. You’ve got to have eyes on him..." … [Read more...] about Giardi: NFL Notebook – A deeper look at Patriots vs. Chargers; plus, QBs on the move
Payton Pritchard leads Celtics in bounce-back win over the Raptors: 8 takeaways
Boston shot a season-low 28 three-pointers, but made 14 of them. The post Payton Pritchard leads Celtics in bounce-back win over the Raptors: 8 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Payton Pritchard leads Celtics in bounce-back win over the Raptors: 8 takeaways
Anfernee Simons smiles in the face of trade rumors, and is starting to thrive in his new role in Boston
Simons has turned a corner for the Celtics, scoring at least 13 points off the bench in seven straight games, shooting no worse than 54.5% in his last five. He’s hit multiple 3-pointers in nine straight games, and at least three in his last six. The Boston Celtics now own the best offensive rating in the league this season, and Simons is a big reason why. … [Read more...] about Anfernee Simons smiles in the face of trade rumors, and is starting to thrive in his new role in Boston