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STOUGHTON, Mass. — Payton Pritchard became the second longest-tenured Celtic this summer and projects to gain more offensive responsibility this season. However, he admits he lost ground in Boston’s golf hierarchy following a new arrival. “I would say Sam (Hauser) is probably first. Me and Mike Conley, we played a little bit in LA,” Pritchard […]
The Boston Celtics are Jayson Tatum’s team now, and it adds even more pressure to the superstar’s plate.
Clark will take a five-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the BMW Championship in pursuit of his third win of 2026. The post Wyndham Clark Takes Charge With Five-Shot Lead at BMW Championship appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Pistons Things apparently aren’t getting any friendlier between Jalen Duren and the Pistons. A source described the negotiations as becoming “noxious” to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, with the sides still far apart on Duren’s next contract. Duren is coming off an All-Star and All-NBA season and reportedly believes he has earned something approaching a […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Celtics appeared first on Hoops Wire .
With how Kevin Garnett’s Boston legacy turned out, it’s easy to forget that he wasn’t sold on the Celtics at all in the summer of 2007. Four teams were chasing him: the Lakers, the Suns, the Warriors, and Boston, and by his own account, on an episode of “All The Smoke,” his actual first choice […] The post “He Was Finessing Me”: NBA Legend Reveals Meeting That Swayed Him to Celtics Over Kobe’s Lakers appeared first on EssentiallySports .
In the latest episode of Celtics Beat, Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti welcome Bobby Krivitsky of Hardwood Houdini to the show. The trio discusses the ceiling for the Celtics this upcoming season. While the roster is better on paper with the return of Jayson Tatum and the addition of Paul George, the league has gotten [...] The post Will the Celtics Get MORE or LESS Wins in 2026-27? appeared first on CLNS Media .
Evan Valenti and Adam Kaufman bring in Bobby Krivitsky for a wide-ranging Celtics Beat covering everything ahead of the 2026-27 season. The guys open with the win total debate — is 50.5 the right number for a team that got harder to predict overnight? With Paul George and Jayson Tatum both candidates for load management, [...] The post Why Paul George Could Define Celtics Future appeared first on CLNS Media .
Chris Cenac Jr. was disappointed when he slipped in the draft, but his college coach, Kelvin Sampson, assured him that he was going into the best possible situation when the Celtics selected him at No. 27, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe writes in a subscriber-only piece. Cenac was expecting to be taken between 19 […]
The Boston Celtics made the most of the little that was left of Blake Griffin. They could do the same with Nicolas Batum with their last roster spot. Too much depth is a thing, but not if the players fit seamlessly into it.
Celtics owner Bill Chisholm wasn’t exactly pounding the table to trade Jaylen Brown. In fact, Chisholm admitted he needed some convincing before Boston sent the former Finals MVP to the 76ers in the blockbuster deal that brought Paul George and draft picks back to the Celtics. Speaking on WEEI’s Greg Hill Show, Chisholm said his […] The post Celtics owner admits he needed convincing to trade Jaylen Brown: ‘That was tough’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Joe Mazzulla once tried to exploit Mitchell Robinson's flaw to help the Boston Celtics, but now he could use it to help them. Robinson should be a weapon for Boston, but Mazzulla could masterfully use his Achilles heel against opponents.
Globe Luxury tax aprons affecting NBA restricted free agents, leaving several in limbo CelticsBlog Jaylen Brown thrived as the undisputed alpha. Now, it’s Jayson Tatum’s turn Which NBA GM is having the worst offseason? CLNS Media Paul George Fits On Celtics but How Often Will He Play? NESN The Celtics Have a Huge Advantage in […]
Globe Luxury tax aprons affecting NBA restricted free agents, leaving several in limbo CelticsBlog Jaylen Brown thrived as the undisputed alpha. Now, it’s Jayson Tatum’s turn Which NBA GM is having the worst offseason? CLNS Media Paul George Fits On Celtics but How Often Will He Play? NESN The Celtics Have a Huge Advantage in 2027-28 If Things Go Right This Season Do the Celtics Need to Play Differently in 2026-27 After Finishing Dead Last in This Key Stat? Where Celtics Rank in Ea...
The Boston Celtics have set Jayson Tatum up for a major comeback—but they haven't exactly positioned him to overcome potential struggles.
Free agent guard Hugo Besson has officially signed with ASVEL in his native France, the team announced in a press release. The 58th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Besson has yet to sign his first NBA contract, having continued to play overseas since he was selected late in the second round four years ago. […]
The Miami Heat didn't add Bradley Beal when they had the chance, but now we know why the Boston Celtics rival passed on the chance to add Jayson Tatum's pal. They were clearly looking for something better, which they got today.
The Los Angeles Lakers should be rooting for the New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets, and Boston Celtics to fall flat.
Paul George is among the NBA's most overpaid players, but Payton Pritchard is among the league's most underpaid players, which balances the Boston Celtics.
Free agent guard Dalano Banton, who was waived by the Celtics last month, is drawing interest from “several” EuroLeague teams, according to Encestando (Twitter link). Multiple teams in Spain, Olympiacos in Greece, and Turkey’s Besiktas are among the clubs eyeing Banton, per the Spanish outlet. Matteo Andreani of BeBasket, who confirms the news, identifies Partizan […]
The Boston Celtics have solidified the center position, but the new dynamic could prove awkward sooner than later.
The Boston Celtics made a big move, trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, and while I'm not a huge fan of it, I get it.
Sophie Cunningham’s opposition to transgender athletes in women’s sports has attracted significant backlash from the basketball community and even from voices outside the sport. However, among those who have most vocally supported her is former Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter Freedom, who has been pursuing a rather unconventional route in making his position known. In […] The post Enes Kanter Defends Sophie Cunningham Amid Backlash as He Gives WNBA Star a New Title appeared first on Essentia...
There’s a rather perplexing phenomenon when it comes to the way Celtics fans perceive Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Of course there are exceptions, but the majority of people I talk ball with believe the following are all true: 1) Jaylen Brown had a terrific season last year and took his game to the next […]
The Boston Celtics nearly lost Payton Pritchard years ago, but their decision to keep him continues to look better.
The Philadelphia 76ers are adding a familiar face to Nick Nurse’s coaching staff, creating an intriguing reunion and connection to the newly acquired Sixer, LeBron James. The move comes at an important time for the Sixers, while the Dallas Mavericks are dealing with another setback during a turbulent offseason. The Mavericks were already dealing with […] The post 76ers Bolster LeBron James With a Familiar Face as Mavericks Suffer Double Blow After Klay Thompson Buyout appeared first on Essen...