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Responding to a question about Kevin Porter Jr.‘s increased responsibilities in 2025/26 now that Damian Lillard is no longer on the roster, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers suggested that the plan will be to start Porter at point guard, as Eric Nehm of The Athletic relays (via Twitter). “He started out as a high draft pick. He started. They put the ball in his hands. He could … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Porter, Celtics, Magic, Hornets, Wiseman

The Boston Celtics said goodbye to longtime big man Al Horford after his signing with the Golden State Warriors was made official on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about The Celtics’ goodbye to Al Horford brought all the feels

Donovan Clingan is among the second-year players with top-100 potential heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball: Donovan Clingan, Alexandre Sarr among top second-year targets

"I want to contribute to winning at the highest level. And so whatever, how that looks, I'm fine with." The post With NBA season approaching, Anfernee Simons is ready for new role appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about With NBA season approaching, Anfernee Simons is ready for new role

With the regular season now just weeks away, the NBA’s new broadcast partners continue to fill out their coverage rosters. NBC Sports issued a press release on Monday announcing that veteran reporter Chris Mannix – who had been writing for SI.com – is joining the network as a digital insider and will appear on NBC’s and Peacock’s studio show to report on and discuss breaking … [Read more...] about And-Ones: NBC, Amazon, Gay, Jackson, CBA, Darlan, More

Anfernee Simons was a member of some playoff teams in Portland early in his career, but the Trail Blazers finished at least 10 games below .500 in each of his four seasons as a regular starter. The 26-year-old guard is joining a Celtics team coming off back-to-back seasons of 60-plus wins, and while expectations are lower in 2025/26 with Jayson Tatum recovering from an Achilles … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Simons, Pritchard, Tatum, Boucher, Hauser

A former Boston Celtics guard who joined the Los Angeles Lakers this summer now must work his way back from an Achilles injury. … [Read more...] about Former Celtics guard suffers setback after joining Lakers

Depending on the category you're willing to punt, players like Giannis Antetokounmpo will have greater fantasy value. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball Category Punt Guide for 2025-26

"That was a hard conversation to have because he's a Boston kid and I think he would have loved to play for the Celtics." The post Brad Stevens explained why the Celtics traded Mass. native Georges Niang appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens explained why the Celtics traded Mass. native Georges Niang