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It took less than a week for Paul George to help the Celtics out
Paul George has reportedly waived his $3.9 million trade kicker upon joining the Celtics. Now it's significantly easier for the team to dodge the tax.
Brad Stevens faced the music, but his explanation won't stop the Celtics backlash
The perception of Brad Stevens and the Celtics has never been lower, and there's only one thing that can change the narrative.
Brad Stevens shuts down speculation around Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown trade drama
Following the shocking Jaylen Brown trade, Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm finally broke their silence on Jayson Tatum's involvement and whether behind-the-scenes drama forced the move.
Bill Chisholm addresses elephant in the room and calms panic over Jaylen Brown trade
Amid concerns that the Celtics are making moves based on profits over winning, the Celtics' new owner clarified exactly where his group stands.
Brad Stevens finally reveals Celtics' motivation in trading Jaylen Brown
Brad Stevens pointed to cap flexiblity and "optionality" as key factors in why the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown after 10 seasons.
Bad-faith Kawhi Leonard argument falsely diminishes Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade
The Clippers may have gotten 'more' for Kawhi Leonard than what the Celtics got for Jaylen Brown, but that doesn't mean what they got was actually better.
Full details as 76ers fleece Celtics in heavily debated Jaylen Brown trade
The Boston Celtics made the Jaylen Brown trade official on July 6, and fans can see the full details of the move here.
Brad Stevens' message all but confirms Celtics plans for Paul George
The Boston Celtics have made the Jaylen Brown trade official, meaning Paul George is the newest addition to the team. Many have wondered if Boston truly plans to keep him, and Brad Stevens pretty much answered that question.
An elegy for the Jays: Paying homage to the Celtics' Tatum and Brown era
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led one of the most successful eras in the history of the NBA's most storied franchise. They left you wanting more, but reached Celtics immortality in the process.
The Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade return is being grossly underappreciated
There are a lot of bad-faith actors out there, falsely analyzing the Celtics' trade return for Jaylen Brown in terms of quantity instead of quality.
Why waiting to trade Jaylen Brown wouldn't guarantee a better return
The idea that the Celtics could have just held on to Jaylen Brown, dragged these trade talks along, and things would have magically worked out is crazy.
Door isn't completely closed on Celtics adding Anfernee Simons replacement
The Boston Celtics may very well be done making moves this summer, as there's already been plenty of roster turnover. But if they still want an Anfernee Simons replacement, a six-time All-Star could be their guy. Sort of.
Celtics' recent success with former Knicks bigs bodes well for Mitchell Robinson
The Boston Celtics brought in Mitchell Robinson because they needed more frontcourt depth. However, knowing their track record with New York Knicks alumni, this acquisition could work out even better than we think!
Paul Pierce's peak season could explain Celtics' wild decision to trade Jaylen Brown
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown after he had his best individual season on the team. As shocking as that is, this blast from past with Paul Pierce could explain why the Celtics made the deal.
The hidden catch to the Celtics using their $27 Million Trade Exception
From hard cap nightmares to a potential Trey Murphy III blockbuster, here is how Boston can still leverage their massive trade exception.
Inside the cutthroat decision to break up the Celtics’ supermax duo
There's not going to be any 'aha' moment that makes the Jaylen Brown trade make more sense. The answers are all right there.
Celtics may get best out of Paul George by putting him on the Al Horford plan
Whether Boston Celtics fans like it or not, Paul George is among the team's biggest additions this summer. George still has some good basketball left, but his reputation for being fragile should make Celtics utilize him like they did with Al Horford.
Payton Pritchard's story is more similar to Jalen Brunson's than you think
The Jaylen Brown trade will force Payton Pritchard into a bigger role. The Boston Celtics believe there's another level to Payton Pritchard's game that he's garnered comparisons to Jalen Brunson. It's steep, but their careers have been very similar.
Hate it or love it, Brad Stevens never disappoints in the offseason
For all the words one could use to describe Brad Stevens' efforts as an executive, "gun shy" is perhaps the last. Since taking over the Boston Celtics' front office, he's never been afraid to shake things up.
Boston’s polarizing Jaylen Brown trade secretly all about Jayson Tatum’s major leap
A big part of the Jaylen Brown trade for Boston is ending the ridiculous 1a/1b debate with Jayson Tatum and unleashing JT as the unquestioned alpha.
Celtics could pivot to mystery target before Paul George trade is finalized
Jaylen Brown isn't coming back to Boston, but there may be another shoe to drop before this Paul George trade is finalized.
Paul George has golden chance to prove unfair narrative wrong with Celtics
Everyone is still wrapping their heads around the Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown for Paul George. Fans haven't been too excited about George, but they should be excited to see him try to prove his doubters wrong.
Mavericks quietly add former champion that Celtics gave up on
The Boston Celtics traded for and then gave up on guard Jaden Springer, who now has new life on the Dallas Mavericks' Summer League roster.
Promise fulfilled: Jaylen Brown made good on his vow to the Celtics and the city
Jaylen Brown delivered on his declaration when the Celtics drafted him, leaving a lasting legacy on and off the court in Boston.
'Off-script' play and fear of hierarchy helped force Celtics' Jaylen Brown decision
Fresh details from NBA insiders expose basketball reasons, internal hierarchy fears, and postseason frustration that forced Brad Stevens to trade Jaylen Brown.
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