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• Celtics’ Stevens: Brogdon, Porzingis Healthy For Camp
Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens expects his entire roster to be healthy for training camp, including guard Malcolm Brogdon and big man Kristaps Porzingis, he tells Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Brogdon reportedly suffered a torn tendon in his right elbow in the Eastern Conference Finals, while Porzingis dealt this summer with plantar […]...2023See more Malcolm Brogdon
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• Malcolm Brogdon, Kristaps Porzingis Ready For Start Of Celtics Training CampBoston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens gave an encouraging update on the health of two key players, a week out from training camp. Stevens said both Kristaps Porzingis and Malcolm Brogdon are ready to go when camp kicks off next week. Porzingis has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, which kept him out of the FIBA World Cup for Latvia. The team's key offseason addition has...2023Check it out Malcolm Brogdon -
• How a legendary offensive pairing can be reunited by the Warriors
Brad Stevens, when highlighting his Kristaps Porzingis shift this summer and wanting more roster balance, spoke of how key a training camp addition Blake Griffin was last season. He provided crucial big-man stability with Robert Williams’ injury woes and Father Time approaching Al Horford. The Celtics’ President labeled the OG’s presence as good as it […] How a legendary of...2023Read about Kristaps Porzingis
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• Brad Stevens ‘not concerned' about Kristaps Porzingis' foot ailmentBrad Stevens said Tuesday the Celtics are planning to have Kristaps Porzingis for Day 1 of camp next month despite a foot injury....2023See more articles Kristaps Porzingis
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• Celtics’ Brad Stevens Talks Malcolm Brogdon After Failed Trade
The Celtics attempted to trade guard Malcolm Brogdon to the Clippers as part of the three-team trade with the Wizards for forward Kristaps Porzingis. That didn’t work out — and Brogdon ultimately stayed in Boston after the Clippers nixed the deal. They did so because of injury concerns involving Brogdon. Eventually, the Celtics landed their […] The post Celtics’ Brad Steven...2023Continue with Malcolm Brogdon
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• Celtics’ Brad Stevens says it’s been ‘hard’ for Malcolm Brogdon after almost being traded to the Clippers
Just last week, the Celtics were involved in a three-team trade for Kristaps Poringis. Boston’s trade package has Malcolm Brogdon heading to the Clippers after one season with the Celtics. However, injury concerns surrounding Brogdon stopped the trade and he remained with Boston. Since then, Brad Stevens says it’s been “hard” for Brogdon after almost […] The post Celt...2023See more articles Malcolm Brogdon
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• What is Brad Stevens up to with the Boston Celtics? | Charles Lee hired, Grant surgery, and other offseason tales
Who is new lead assistant coach Charles Lee? Why is this a sneaky-good hire for the Celtics? How will he work with former Boston champion floor general and now Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell?...2023Read about Boston Celtics
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• Brad Stevens confirms Joe Mazzulla will return as Celtics coach: Why move makes sense for Boston
Joe Mazzulla will return as Celtics coach for next season, team president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Thursday. Here’s what you need to know: Mazzulla, 34, just completed his first season as the Celtics coach. Boston’s season ended in a Game 7 loss to the Heat in the Eastern Conference finals. Mazzulla was appointed interim head coach when the Celtics suspended Ime Udok...2023Continue with Joe Mazzulla
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• Joe Mazzulla To Remain Celtics’ Head Coach
Joe Mazzulla will return as the Celtics’ head coach, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said in a press conference on Thursday, Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe tweets. Mazzulla was thrust into the head coaching job just as the season was set to begin when Ime Udoka was suspended by the team for the […]...2023Continue with Joe Mazzulla
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• Celtics Firing Joe Mazzulla 'Would Be Stark Change Of Direction'With the Boston Celtics falling behind 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Miami Heat, the question of Joe Mazzulla's job as head coach as come under question. As recently as last week's draft combine in Chicago, sources told Jake Fischer of Yahoo that the Celtics would give Mazzulla "quite a bit of runway to grow into an elevated role on the team's sideline." Mazzulla is 34, two years you...2023See more articles Boston Celtics
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• Joe Mazzulla Named Permanent Head Coach Of Celtics, Signs Extension
The Boston Celtics have named Joe Mazzulla the 19th head coach in franchise history and have agreed upon a contract extension with him. Mazzulla replaces Ime Udoka, who was suspended by the Celtics for the entire season. "As he has shown, Joe is a very talented coach and leader," said Brad Stevens. "He has a unique ability to galvanize a room around a mission. We are thankful for the work he has d...2023See more articles Joe Mazzulla
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• Celtics president Brad Stevens shares Jaylen Brown won’t need surgery for facial fracture
No timetable for his return was shared, however....2023Read about Jaylen Brown
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• Boston Soundbites: Joe Mazzulla on His Relationship With Brad Stevens and Jayson Tatum’s ‘Kiss of Death’
At just 34-years-old and with only a few years of NBA coaching experience, Joe Mazzulla was thrust into the head coaching role in Boston. After the suspension of former coach Ime Udoka, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens called Mazzulla “the best person for the job”. Mazzulla has heeded and surpassed Steven’s praise, leading […] The post Boston Soundbites: Joe Mazzulla o...2022Continue with Joe Mazzulla
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• Joe Mazzulla Says He ‘Always Believed’ He Would Become an NBA Head Coach
At just 34-years-old, Joe Mazzulla was thrown into the midst of a huge storm earlier this season in Boston after the controversy and suspension of former Celtics coach Ime Udoka. Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens called Mazzulla “the best person for the job.” So far, he seems to be correct. Mazzulla has a […] The post Joe Mazzulla Says He ‘Always Believed’ H...2022Visit the page Joe Mazzulla
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• Celtics' Players Expected Ime Udoka To Return Next SeasonMarcus Smart and other members of the Boston Celtics were led to believe Ime Udoka would return as head coach following his one-year suspension. "From what we know and were told, it was just a suspension. We didn't know he was leaving to go coach somebody else," Smart said. "We thought they just suspended him for the year and he'd be back. That's why it's confusing. We weren't told too much about ...2022Visit the page Marcus Smart -
• Celtics news: Brad Stevens shuts down latest Robert Williams injury reportsThe absence of center Robert Williams III looms large for the Boston Celtics, but at least it won’t be as long as recently reported. On the Boston sports radio show Toucher and Rich, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens set the record straight about the timeline for Williams’ return. After a troubling report from […] The post Celtics news: Brad Stevens shuts do...2022Visit the page Robert Williams -
• Brad Stevens Says Robert Williams Return Timeline Has Not ChangedBoston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was asked about Robert Williams' return to play timeline in his weekly appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Stevens said there's been no change. "No one's told me it's been moved back," Stevens said. He also reiterated that Williams' timeline remains 8-12 weeks from his original surgery date of September 22. That has Williams on track to...2022Read about Boston Celtics -
• Brad Stevens gives final word on possibility of returning to coach Celtics in place of Ime UdokaThe moment Ime Udoka was suspended, there were plenty of people who immediately wondered whether Brad Stevens would consider a return to coaching. However, Stevens shut down any speculation about a return to the sideline, per Jared Weiss. “I told Joe I’m going to be there for him without stepping on any toes.” Stevens also […] The post Brad Stevens gives final word on possi...2022Visit the page Ime Udoka -
• Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck’s message to those questioning Ime Udoka’s harsh suspensionBoston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck and president Brad Stevens addressed the media Friday after the decision was made to suspend head coach Ime Udoka for the entire 2022-23 NBA season over an improper relationship with a female employee. Many people were confused by the harsh suspension based on the information initially available because of the […] The post Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck’...2022See also Wyc Grousbeck -
• Ime Udoka suspension: Celtics name Joe Mazzulla interim head coach; Brad Stevens had no plans to step in againMazzulla has been an assistant with the Celtics for the past two seasons...2022Click for news about Ime Udoka
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• Ime Udoka Could Receive Interest From Rival Teams 'As Soon As This Season'
Ime Udoka has been suspended for the entire 22-23 season by the Boston Celtics, which has put his future with the franchise and in the league into uncertain territory. "Frayed, to say the least," said Adrian Wojnarowski of the current state of the relationship between the Celtics and Udoka. "There is nothing but uncertainty about really whether Ime Udoka will ever coach the Boston Celtics again. ...2022Continue with Ime Udoka
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• Brad Stevens gets emotional calling out ‘rampant Twitter bulls**t’ on Ime Udoka scandalIt has been a rough couple of days for the Boston Celtics organization. Not only were they saddled with bad news on the court with the injury to breakout center Robert Williams III, they also faced a major controversy after Ime Udoka was suspended for a year after being found guilty of having a consensual, […] The post Brad Stevens gets emotional calling out ‘rampant Twitter bulls**t&#...2022Click for news about Ime Udoka -
• Brad Stevens On Replacing Ime Udoka As Head Coach: ‘Joe’s the Best Choice’
The Boston Celtics are heading into a season of uncertainty after they shockingly announced they would be giving Coach Ime Udoka a season-long suspension after the head coach violated organizational policies by having a “consensual relationship” with a female staff member. The Celtics have reportedly chosen Joe Mazzolla as their interim coach while Udoka serves […] The post Brad ...2022See also Boston Celtics
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• Ime Udoka Accused Of Making 'Unwanted Comments' Towards Staff Member
Ime Udoka reportedly made "unwanted comments" towards a female member of the Boston Celtics staff, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Udoka was suspended for the entire 2022-23 season for violating team policies. People within the Celtics organization became aware of the relationship between Udoka and the staff member in July and were lead to believe that it was consensual, according to...2022Read about Ime Udoka
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• REPORT: Joe Mazzulla Likely to Become Boston’s Interim Head Coach
Celtics assistant coach Joe Mazzulla is reportedly likely to become Boston’s interim head coach for the year due to the impending season-long suspension of Coach Ime Udoka. Mazzulla joined the Celtics in 2019 and worked as an assistant coach on Brad Stevens’ staff. When Stevens became general manager and Udoka took over as head coach, […] The post REPORT: Joe Mazzulla Likely to B...2022Visit the page Joe Mazzulla
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• Brad Stevens reveals when exactly Jayson Tatum suffered mystery wrist fracture
After Jayson Tatum recently hinted that his wrist injury was more serious than originally thought, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens updated the injury timeline further. In an interview on the Boston sports radio show Merloni, Fauria, & Mego, Stevens revealed that the Celtics superstar experienced a non-displaced wrist fracture at some point close […] The post Brad ...2022See also Jayson Tatum
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• Celtics boss Brad Stevens gets 100% real on Robert Williams’ injury risk after playing in NBA Finals
In a bit of good news for the Boston Celtics after their NBA Finals heartbreak, no one in the team will need surgery, including center Robert Williams III. Team president Brad Stevens shared the update on Tuesday, noting that “those guys just need some rest.” To recall, Williams dealt with a bothersome left knee injury […] The post Celtics boss Brad Stevens gets 100% real on Robe...2022Check it out Robert Williams
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• Celtics GM Brad Stevens offers ‘hopeful’ Marcus Smart injury update ahead of Game 3 vs. Bucks
The Boston Celtics sustained a blow when talented guard and Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart suffered a thigh contusion in the Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their NBA Playoff matchup. Smart, who has been restricted in his movements, was forced to sit out Game 2, which the Celtics were able […] The post Celtics GM Brad Stevens offers ‘hopeful’ Marcus Smart injury ...2022Visit the page Marcus Smart
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• Robert Williams’ hopeful status ahead of Celtics’ series vs. Nets hit with harsh reality by Brad Stevens
The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets will face off in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Both teams, though, are also keeping their eyes on the sidelines. Ben Simmons and Robert Williams are looking to bounce back from injury and help their teams advance in the NBA playoffs. Williams has been one of the […] The post Robert Williams’ hopeful status ahead of Celtics’ series vs. N...2022See more Robert Williams
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• Brad Stevens hints at big changes needed amid Celtics’ struggles
The Boston Celtics are struggling immensely this season as they currently sit at 18-20. The C’s have lacked any type of consistency, but that’s also come down to the enormous amount of COVID-19 absences and injuries. Whatever the reason, some changes could be made at the trade deadline next month and Brad Stevens certainly hinted […] The post Brad Stevens hints at big changes nee...2022Continue with Boston Celtics