The NBA Finals are showing that the Celtics don't have a talent problem
After seeing some of the players who are making an impact in the NBA Finals, it's hard to say the Celtics' biggest issue is a lack of talent.
After seeing some of the players who are making an impact in the NBA Finals, it's hard to say the Celtics' biggest issue is a lack of talent.
The Boston Celtics need to replace Nikola Vucevic this summer, and the obvious move is bringing back Al Horford.
The latest NBA buzz has indicated that Nikola Vucevic won't be back with the Boston Celtics. It's fair to believe that, but it's a shame because it didn't work out, with no one really to blame.
Breaking down why Giannis Antetokounmpo's interest in joining the Celtics appears to have changed, as the Heat sit in pole position to land the two-time NBA MVP.
The Boston Celtics lost the Nikola Vucevic trade after the latest intel suggests they have already made their free-agent decision on him.
More intel has come out suggesting the Boston Celtics aren't in on Giannis Antetokounmpo. Many will come to their own conclusions as to why that is, but one viable reason is that they may not want Myles Turner.
According to NBA Insider, Jake Fischer, the Warriors are "hopeful" that they'll be able to retain former Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis on a team-friendly deal.
The Celtics are smart to be uneager to trade either Jaylen Brown or Derrick White this summer.
The Celtics have plenty of routes to replace Nikola Vucevic, who is a "lock" to leave them this summer, according to Marc Stein.
If the Celtics are going to pursue a blockbuster trade this summer, Domantas Sabonis is not the player they should be chasing.
The Boston Celtics traded for Nikola Vucevic at the deadline, but his future is already certain, according to Marc Stein.
There hasn't been much intel on whether the Boston Celtics want Giannis Antetokounmpo or not. If they don't, that doesn't mean they couldn't get in that blockbuster trade this summer.
It makes perfect sense why the Celtics weren't listed among the potential suitors for Knicks' center Mitchell Robinson. In fact, it's exactly how they prefer it.
Every stat reflects a common theme: Payton Pritchard is an offensive weapon, and the Celtics need to lean on him even more heavily going forward.
What if the stretch big man the Celtics so desperately need has been on the roster all along?
Karl-Anthony Towns has been perhaps the biggest reason why the New York Knicks are ahead 2-0 in the NBA Finals. His impact feels very similar to what Al Horford used to do for the Boston Celtics.
Brad Stevens made his goals for the offseason clear, and those don't seem to align with trading away Jaylen Brown.
The Celtics have been in all the rumors since losing to the 76ers, but it appears one of their main rivals is actually set to land the biggest fish in the pond.
Neemias Queta had a breakout year for the Celtics, but people are foolishly overindexing on a few signs of growing pains in the playoffs.
We don't know if the Boston Celtics want to add Giannis Antetokounmpo, despite his interest in them. If Brad Stevens acquires him, his next best move may be to bring in one of his former teammates who gave Boston trouble.
Not enough has been discussed regarding whether the Boston Celtics will trust Neemias Queta going forward. The latest intel on Mitchell Robinson may have indirectly confirmed how they feel about him.
The Knicks are two wins from a title, thanks in part to Mike Brown's great coaching and how he's capitalizing in a way Joe Mazzulla should have.
The Celtics saw their secondary star shine brightly when they won the NBA Finals, and the Knicks are going through a similar experience with Karl-Anthony Towns.
We keep getting more indications that Giannis Antetokounmpo prefers to join the Boston Celtics. Reading the tea leaves, that could explain why nothing has happened yet.
Brad Stevens has proven himself to be a highly competent executive for the Boston Celtics. However, in free agency, his history there is a bit complicated. With what he has at his disposal, we'll get to see another side of him.