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sports5 days ago•4 min saved

Celtics Owner Credits Front Office for Convincing Jaylen Brown Trade

Celtics owner Bill Chisholm said he needed convincing from the team’s front office before approving the Jaylen Brown trade, insisting he trusted the “best brains in basketball.” The deal, motivated by cap realities with Brown and Jayson Tatum on supermax contracts, sends Brown out and brings Paul George and draft picks to Boston. George, 36, is expected to contribute alongside Tatum as Boston aims to stay near the top of the East, though the move underscores the NBA’s second apron/tax constraints and has fans weighing loyalty to Brown.

via NBC Sports|

#brad-stevens #celtics #jaylen-brown

sports9 days ago•6 min saved

Five Teams Draw the Tough Hand in the 2026–27 NBA Schedule

The 2026–27 NBA schedule assigns the most back-to-backs (16) to five teams — the Celtics, Pelicans, Nets, Cavaliers, and Mavericks — with Boston facing a brutal November, New Orleans enduring frequent three-in-four-night stretches and the league’s worst rest balance, and New York potentially enduring a lengthy December road trip tied to the NBA Cup—demonstrating that back-to-backs remain a significant, uneven fixture of the season.

via Sports Illustrated|

#back-to-backs #celtics #nba

sports12 days ago•12 min saved

Doc Rivers Clinches Hall of Fame Spot, Keeps Fighting for Coaches’ Legacy

Doc Rivers learned he would be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 after a tense morning, reflecting on a storied coaching career (Celtics’ 2008 title, a 1,194-866 record with 114 playoff wins) and his ongoing push to recognize active NBA coaches in the Hall. He praises his coaching tree (Tyronn Lue, Tom Thibodeau, Rajon Rondo) and cherishes the moment being escorted by Garnett, Pierce and Allen, while emphasizing mentorship and relationships as central to his philosophy ahead of the Springfield enshrinement.

via Andscape|

#basketball #celtics #doc-rivers

sports16 days ago•1 min saved

Don Nelson: Celtics great, coaching pioneer, dies at 86

Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson died at 86; a five-time NBA champion with the Celtics as a player, he later earned three Coach of the Year awards and mentored teams such as the Bucks and Warriors, briefly held the NBA record with 1,335 regular-season wins at retirement, and was later recognized as one of the NBA’s top 10 coaches of all time along with receiving the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025.

via Bleacher Report|

#celtics #coach-of-the-year #don-nelson

sports18 days ago•4 min saved

Grant Williams clarifies Tatum-Brown dynamic: mutual respect, not disdain

Grant Williams said Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown never disliked each other off the court and that their nine-year pairing helped them win a title in 2024; despite trade-era chatter about a strained personal relationship, Williams stressed mutual respect and off-court camaraderie, while Tatum publicly expressed love and wished Brown well.

via Boston.com|

#celtics #grant-williams #jaylen-brown

sports19 days ago•2 min saved

Warriors' Brown price tag vs. 76ers swap leaves Celtics exposed

The article notes that the Warriors explored trading for Jaylen Brown at the deadline and around the NBA Draft but wouldn’t meet Boston’s reported price of roughly four first-round picks; comparing that to the final deal the 76ers landed for Brown, it argues the Sixers look like winners while the Celtics and Warriors appear to have missed a middle ground, raising questions about why a counter-offer wasn’t pursued as LeBron James joined Philadelphia and reshaped the offseason landscape.

via Blue Man Hoop|

#celtics #jaylen-brown #nba

sports23 days ago•5 min saved

Thunder and Spurs Lead NBA Power Rankings Amid Offseason Shifts

Thunder and Spurs sit atop Heavy’s NBA power rankings for 2026-27, followed by the Knicks, Timberwolves, Nuggets, Pistons, Rockets, Heat, Cavaliers and Sixers. In the “Tough Going” middle tier, the Lakers and Celtics face roster reshuffles, with other teams like the Pacers and Warriors also adjusting. The bottom tier features the Wizards, Trail Blazers, Mavericks, Suns, Nets, Clippers, Bucks, Bulls, Pelicans and Kings, and the piece notes there’s no incentive to tank this year as rosters are retooled, with L.A. pursuing a two-year plan and Boston taking a step back after trades.

via heavy.com|

#celtics #lakers #nba

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Gonzalez shines as Celtics weigh two-way depth in Summer League

In Las Vegas, Hugo Gonzalez posted 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in an 82-76 Summer League win over Sacramento, signaling NBA-ready potential as Boston weighs two remaining two-way slots. With Amari Williams re-signed to a two-way, Dillon Mitchell emerging as a frontrunner and John Tonje and Milos Uzan in the mix, Uzan’s playmaking and Tonje’s shooting have stood out while Mitchell’s Vegas form keeps him in contention for a standard deal; the Celtics continue to shape depth ahead of next season amid mixed showings from Cenac and DeVries.

via Boston Sports Journal|

#celtics #hugo-gonzalez #milos-uzan

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Celtics' Summer League wobble spotlights rookie upside and depth concerns

Boston fell 102-90 to Atlanta in Las Vegas Summer League, showing depth gaps when Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams sat and the bench struggled; rookie Chris Cenac Jr. impressed with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 blocks after a slow start, while Dillon Mitchell added 11 points and 4 rebounds as his stock rises for a potential roster spot, underscoring the value of veteran steadiness and the upside of the newcomers ahead of training camp.

via Hardwood Houdini|

#basketball #celtics #cenac

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Celtics Rookies Shine in Las Vegas Summer League Win Over Hornets

Boston improved to 2-0 in Las Vegas Summer League with an 87-75 win over the Hornets, led by Dillon Mitchell’s 24 points and disruptive defense; John Tonje added 17 points as Boston’s rookies continued to flash potential, while Chris Cenac Jr. showed defensive instincts and playmaking in limited action. Milos Uzan contributed 13 points and 6 assists as two-way spot opportunities loom, and Amari Williams and Hugo Gonzalez had mixed outings as the club continues development and evaluation ahead of the season.

via Sports Illustrated|

#celtics #dillon-mitchell #john-tonje

sports1 month ago•17 min saved

Brown trade dominates Celtics' Summer League as Queta shines and new bigs take shape

Two days into Celtics Summer League, the Jaylen Brown trade dominates the talk, with Derrick White and Neemias Queta weighing in as Boston reshapes its roster with new additions like Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley. Queta signed a four-year, $56 million extension, while White focuses on improving his shooting as the team adapts to life after Brown. In Friday’s win over the Raptors, Cenac hit a late game-tying shot in regulation and Boston pulled away in OT, with Hugo Gonzalez delivering an all-around performance and leadership on the floor. Coach Amile Jefferson emphasized development and making players uncomfortable to drive growth, signaling the Celtics’ priority remains building depth and improvement through the summer.

via Boston Sports Journal|

#celtics #derrick-white #jaylen-brown-trade

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Celtics' Youth Trio Delivers in OT Thriller to Start Summer League

Boston opened Summer League with an 83-80 OT win over the Raptors, led by Amari Williams’ 23-point, 13-rebound double-double; Hugo Gonzalez posted 17 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, sealing the win with late free throws; Chris Cenac Jr. added 14 points, 10 boards and four blocks, including a clutch game-tying 3 at 0.8 seconds left in regulation. Boston battled through a rough 30.5% shooting night and 16 turnovers, with Tonje chipping in 20 points. They’ll face the Hornets Sunday at 5 p.m. ET.

via NBA.com|

#amari-williams #celtics #chris-cenac-jr

sports1 month ago•57 min saved

Jaylen Brown Trade Adds to Boston’s Legacy of Controversial Departures

Dan Shaughnessy argues that Jaylen Brown’s trade is far from unique in Boston’s history of controversial deals, situating it among the city’s famous unpopular moves across the Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox, and Patriots. He notes Boston franchises rarely trade stars in their primes, but such decisions—like the Ruth sale, Ed Macauley departure, the Perkins-Green swap, and the Thornton deal—have shaped eras even if they sparked initial backlash. The piece frames Brown’s deal as part of a broader pattern of “obvious” moves that are contentious in the moment but may redefine a franchise’s trajectory.

via The Boston Globe|

#basketball #boston-sports-history #celtics

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Celtics defend Brown trade as a future-ready reset with Paul George

Boston’s front office framed the Jaylen Brown trade as a strategic move to unlock future flexibility under the current CBA, trading Brown for Paul George and draft assets to pair a star with Jayson Tatum while adding depth through multiple picks. They cited ‘optionality’ and the need to avoid a salary-cap bottleneck that could hinder championship contention, noted no input from Tatum, and addressed Brown’s treatment and perception as part of maintaining a top destination for players.

via Boston.com|

#celtics #jaylen-brown #nba-trade

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Celtics Bet on Optionality as Jaylen Brown Trade Pivots Around Paul George

Boston traded Jaylen Brown for Paul George and draft assets, arguing the move creates ‘optionality’ and a path to success by balancing cap usage and talent, while denying analytics or Tatum input were decisive and backed by ownership. The deal hinges on George regaining form and the value of the future picks, with timing, Brown’s reaction, and George’s health complicating the outcome; success requires a perfect alignment of multiple variables.

via Sports Illustrated|

#brad-stevens #celtics #jaylen-brown