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• Celtics Still Exploring Anfernee Simons TradeThe Boston Celtics continue to explore trade possibilities involving Anfernee Simons, sources tell Marc Stein. The Celtics acquired Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the Jrue Holiday trade. Simons, who is represented by Bill Duffy, is on an expiring contract worth $27.7 million. Simons averaged 19.3 points and 4.8 assists last season with the Blazers. Boston is interested in shed...2025See more articles Anfernee Simons -
• Marcus Smart Agrees To Two-Year, $11M Deal With Lakers After Buyout With WizardsMarcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Smart will have a player option for the 2026-27 season to reenter free agency in 2027 when more teams have cap space. Luka Doncic personally reached out to Smart to recruit him to the Lakers. Smart made the playoffs in each of his first nine NBA sea...2025See also Marcus Smart -
• Thunder Could Be Sold 'Soon' Amid Rising NBA ValuationsThe Oklahoma City Thunder could be sold in the near future amid the NBA's rising valuations, a source tells Berry Tramel of the Tulsa World. The timeline is unclear as the ownership of the Thunder could wait until they open their new $1 billion arena in 2028. The expectation is that new ownership will keep the Thunder in Oklahoma City as their new arena provides incentives to keep the franchise fr...2025Continue with Oklahoma City Thunder -
• Wizards guard could swing a championship run for this East contenderMarcus Smart's career has derailed since leaving the Boston Celtics. The veteran guard has struggled with injuries throughout his time with the Memphis Grizzlies and the Washington Wizards....2025See more articles Marcus Smart -
• Celtics Continue To Explore Trading Anfernee SimonsThe Boston Celtics are continuing to be active in trade talks as they are evaluating their options on moving Anfernee Simons to another team after acquiring him from the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the Jrue Holiday deal. Simons, who is represented by Bill Duffy, is on an expiring contract worth $27.7 million. "I have talked to other teams who have said they are actively trying to trade Anfe...2025Read about Anfernee Simons
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• Stevens gives positive injury updates on Tatum, Brown
The Boston Celtics' two superstar players -- Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown -- are making good progress in their injury rehabs....2025Check it out Jayson Tatum
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• Damian Lillard, Celtics Have Mutual InterestDamian Lillard is set to become a free agent for the first time in his NBA career. Lillard will be waived-and-stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks after the NBA moratorium ends on Sunday afternoon. Upon clearing waivers, Lillard will be free to pick his next team. One team Lillard has interest in joining is the Boston Celtics. And the Celtics reportedly have shared interest in teaming up with the vete...2025Click for news about Damian Lillard -
• Warriors Prioritizing Al Horford In Free AgencyThe Golden State Warriors have Al Horford as a top target at the start of free agency. Horford's status with the Boston Celtics is uncertain as they take a potential gap year with their contractual reshuffling and the injury to Jayson Tatum. Horford would he a strong theoretical fit with the Warriors due to his passing, perimeter shooting and defense. Horford, who is represented by Jason Glushon,...2025Continue with Golden State Warriors -
• Celtics Exploring Anfernee Simons Trade In Hopes Of Retaining Al Horford, Sam Hauser, Luke KornetThe Boston Celtics are exploring trading newly acquired guard Anfernee Simons and his $27.7 million expiring contract as part of their continued salary-cutting efforts, according to league sources. The move would help Boston position themselves below the luxury tax threshold while creating flexibility to retain key free agents. Despite already trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis this week,...2025See more Luke Kornet
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• Celtics’ Brad Stevens Talks Jaylen Brown, Draft, Financial Flexibility: ‘We Knew This Was Coming’Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens had plenty to cover during his post-draft media availability Wednesday night, from new first-rounder Hugo Gonzalez to the franchise’s shifting financial posture. But top of mind were updates on injured stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Stevens told reporters he’s pleased with Tatum’s progress following Achilles surgery […] The...2025Check it out Brad Stevens
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• Experts Cite Overuse And Increased Minutes As Achilles Injuries Surge In NBAThe NBA experienced an unprecedented number of Achilles tendon injuries during the 2024-25 season, with seven players suffering tears including stars Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum, and Tyrese Haliburton. Medical experts attribute the surge to overuse and increased playoff minutes, according to ESPN interviews with four specialists. Lillard tore his left Achilles during the Milwaukee Bucks' first-ro...2025Click for news about Damian Lillard -
• Celtics Listening To Trade Offers On Jaylen Brown, Derrick WhiteThe Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick W...2025Check it out Derrick White -
• Celtics Have Received Significant Interest On Jaylen Brown Trade From Multiple TeamsThe Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick W...2025Click for news about Kristaps Porzingis
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• Iman Shumpert: I Believe LeBron James Had Back Surgery After 2015 NBA FinalsThe Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors in the 2015 NBA Finals in six games. Kyrie Irving got hurt in Game 1 against the Warriors and Kevin Love missed the entire series after getting hurt versus the Boston Celtics in Round 1. LeBron James was unbelievable against the Warriors in the 2015 NBA […] The post Iman Shumpert: I Believe LeBron James Had Back Surgery Af...2025Check it out Iman Shumpert -
• Celtics Trading Jrue Holiday To Blazers For Anfernee Simons, Second-RoundersThe Boston Celtics have taken the first step to reshaping the roster following the Achilles injury to star wing Jayson Tatum. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the Celtics are doing this by sending veteran guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for guard Anfernee Simons and two second-round draft picks. Holiday was actually acquired […] The post Celtics Trading Jrue Holiday To Blazers Fo...2025Read about Jayson Tatum -
• Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton latest to succumb to Achilles injury during NBA playoffsTyrese Haliburton was the third star lost during the NBA postseason to an Achilles tear, following Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics....2025See more articles Tyrese Haliburton
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• Ime Udoka, Rockets Agree To Long-Term ExtensionIme Udoka and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will make him one of the NBA's highest paid coaches. The Rockets finished the regular season second in the Western Conference in Udoka's second season with the franchise. Udoka previously led the Boston Celtics to the Finals in 2022 in his first season as head coach. Udoka was suspended on the eve of the 2022-23 s...2025Read about Ime Udoka -
• Kristaps Porzingis Trade Rumors: Suns Eyeing Celtics Center
The Boston Celtics are mulling their options this offseason as they attempt to reduce a historic luxury tax bill following Jayson Tatum’s torn Achilles, and one way to accomplish that is by trading veteran center Kristaps Porzingis. Celtics Could Trade Kristaps Porzingis To Reduce Tax Penalty Boston enters the summer with $231 million in salary […] The post Kristaps Porzingis Trade Rumors: S...2025See more Kristaps Porzingis
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• This superstar's injury has made the Eastern Conference aggressiveAfter All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles tear in the playoffs, the perennially-contending Boston Celtics will almost certainly take a step back next season. Now some of their rivals are acting like the Eastern Conference is wide open....2025See more Eastern Conference -
• Grizzlies Previously Had Trade Interest In Franz WagnerThe Memphis Grizzlies traded away Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a pick heavy package in a surprising deal on Sunday after they had been attempting to acquire a star wing for multiple years. The Grizzlies had pursued trades for Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and even Franz Wagner of the Magic, sources tell Jake Fischer. The Grizzles eventually acquired Marcus Smart from the Boston Celtics during...2025Visit the page Franz Wagner
Boston Celtics injury and suspension
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• Celtics aren't desperate to cut salary — yetThe Boston Celtics may not be title contenders next season after Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury. That doesn't mean they're willing to give away players to cut salary....2025See more articles Jayson Tatum -
• NBA Rumors: Celtics Not Showing Urgency To Shed Salary
The Boston Celtics are entering the 2025 offseason with $231 million in salary and a $263 million tax penalty, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. For every $3 million spent on a player, it will cost them $25 million in additional tax penalties. They are approximately $22 million over the second apron. Boston is also currently […] The post NBA Rumors: Celtics Not Showing Urgency To Shed S...2025See also Bobby Marks
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• Celtics Confident In Potentially Trading Porzingis, Holiday Without Losing ValueThe Boston Celtics are exploring ways to reduce their payroll this offseason, with Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday emerging as potential trade candidates. While some league observers speculate that Boston might need to attach draft compensation to move these contracts, sources tell Jake Fischer that the Celtics remain confident they can cut salary while extracting positive value in return. Rat...2025Read about Kristaps Porzingis -
• Celtics guard-forward Jaylen Brown undergoes knee surgery
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown a few days ago underwent a successful right knee arthroscopic debridement procedure. The team says he is expected to participate in training camp without limitation. Per the Boston Globe, “a league source said that the procedure was done to alleviate pain in the partially torn meniscus that slowed Brown during … Continue reading "Celtics guard-forwar...2025See more articles Jaylen Brown
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• Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Undergoes Knee Surgery As Trade Calls Come In
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday and is expected to be ready for training camp. The surgery was successful and he should be “without limitation” by September. The procedure is believed to have been “minimally invasive” and was mainly to clean out his knee. Brown was dealing with […] The post Celtics’ ...2025Continue with Jaylen Brown
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• Celtics Focused On Holiday, Porzingis, Hauser Trades But Will Listen On Brown, WhiteThe Boston Celtics are exploring the trade market for Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Sam Hauser as they look to manage salary concerns this offseason, according to a report from Shams Charania. With luxury tax and apron implications looming, the Celtics are prioritizing cost-cutting moves while evaluating their roster that won a championship a year ago but is unlikely to compete for one nex...2025Read about Kristaps Porzingis -
• Celtics can't consider Jaylen Brown untouchableFollowing Jayson Tatum's Achilles tendon injury, the Boston Celtics are facing a difficult summer. As such, nothing should be off the table for the franchise....2025See more articles Jaylen Brown -
• Celtics at a Crossroads: Jayson Tatum Injury, Salary Cap Woes Create Uncertain FutureOne year ago, the Boston Celtics were NBA champions. By the time next season rolls around, they may have a very different look than that title-winning team. As relayed by Bobby Marks of ESPN, the Celtics are about $23 million over the second tax apron. They also will be without Jayson Tatum (Achilles) for most […] The post Celtics at a Crossroads: Jayson Tatum Injury, Salary Cap Woes Create ...2025See more articles Jayson Tatum -
• Why Celtics Should Trade Jayson Tatum, Not Jaylen Brown
The Boston Celtics have a lot of difficult decisions to make this offseason after their recent second-round series loss to the New York Knicks and Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury. Celtics Are Projected To Have $500 Million Payroll For 2025-26 According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Celtics are projected to at least double their $240 million […] The post Why Celtics Should Trade Jayso...2025See also Jaylen Brown
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• Raptors Making Noise About Pursuing Major TradeThe Toronto Raptors have emerged in league circles as a team with ambitions to make a major move this offseason. This maneuvering comes on the heels of their trade for Brandon Ingram at the deadline along with the Boston Celtics expected to take a step back next season due to the Jayson Tatum injury and luxury tax concerns, along with the potential availability of Giannis Antetokounmpo. "I don't ...2025See more articles Toronto Raptors