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• Celtics Notes: Lillard, Starting Lineup, Davison, Gonzalez
The Celtics were reported as a potential landing spot for Damian Lillard after he was waived and stretched by Milwaukee, but Lillard never gave serious thought to joining anyone but the Trail Blazers, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. At an introductory press conference this week in Portland, Lillard expressed his excitement over returning to his […]...2025
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• Ben Simmons To Decide On New Team By Next Week?
Ben Simmons, an unrestricted free agent, is “probably” going to sign with a new team by next week, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on Threads (hat tip to Brian Robb of MassLive). Windhorst mentioned the Kings, Suns, Knicks and Celtics as teams that have been linked to Simmons, confirming previous reporting from Jake Fischer and Marc […]...2025
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• Would Ben Simmons actually make sense for Celtics? Forsberg and Robb debate
Should the Celtics take a longer look at Ben Simmons? Chris Forsberg and Brian Robb weigh the pros and cons of signing the polarizing free agent....2025
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• Bucks, Hawks Interested In Horford?
The Warriors are considered the heavy favorite to sign veteran big man Al Horford if he doesn’t retire. However, ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reports that a couple of Eastern Conference teams are interested in his services (hat tip to Brian Robb of Masslive.com). The Bucks and Hawks, along with the Lakers, have looked into signing […]...2025
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• Luka Garza Discusses Signing With Celtics
After playing a limited role for the Pistons and Timberwolves over the course of his first four NBA seasons, former Iowa star Luka Garza admitted he was motivated to sign with the Celtics because he’ll have an opportunity to earn more playing time, according to Brian Robb of MassLive. “Obviously, the franchise speaks for itself […]...2025
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• Celtics Notes: Bassey, Chisholm, Gonzalez, Brown
Charles Bassey wasn’t on the Celtics‘ Summer League roster when the week began, but he was one of the stars of Friday’s win over Memphis, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. The free agent big man, who’s playing a rare fifth year in the Las Vegas league, came off the bench to contribute 14 points and […]...2025
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• Celtics Notes: DPE, Cost-Saving Moves, Tatum’s Recovery, Game 5, Porzingis
The Celtics are unlikely to pursue a Disabled Player Exception in the wake of Jayson Tatum‘s Achilles tear, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. The DPE provides an avenue to help teams replace players who suffer serious injuries, but it carries restrictions that will limit its usefulness for Boston. Robb points out that teams aren’t permitted […]...2025
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• Celtics Guard Jrue Holiday Removed From Injury Report
Jrue Holiday is off the injury report for Game 1 of the Celtics’ second-round series against the Knicks, Brian Robb of Masslive.com reports. The Celtics issued a clean injury report on Sunday, signaling they’ll be at full strength when they take the court for Monday’s home contest.. Holiday missed the final three games of Boston’s […]...2025
• Celtics Rule Out Jrue Holiday For Game 4
Jrue Holiday will miss his second straight game with a strained right hamstring when the Celtics face the Magic on Sunday, according to Brian Robb of MassLive. Robb notes that Holiday had been listed as questionable going into Friday night’s contest and was ultimately ruled out shortly before tip-off. The injury was detected after Game […]...2025
• Luka Doncic Downgraded To Questionable For Game 2
All-NBA Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has seen his status downgraded to merely questionable for Sunday night’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals, per Brian Robb of MassLive.com. He was previously considered probable to play through an ankle and knee injury, Robb reports. Now, a thoracic contusion could sideline Dallas’ best player in Boston tonight. The […]...2024
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• Celtics’ Marcus Smart dealing with thumb injury, out vs. Raptors
The Boston Celtics are coming off a thrilling victory over the Detroit Pistons, but they sustained an injury to one of their key starters. According to Brian Robb of the Boston Sports Journal, Marcus Smart has been ruled out for Monday night’s game versus the Toronto Raptors due to a thumb injury. Celtics have ruled […] The post Celtics’ Marcus Smart dealing with thumb injury, ou...2021
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• Gordon Hayward thinks current nerve pain is related to 2017 broken leg
Gordon Hayward, who just can’t shake off the injury bug, believes that he is still feeling the effects of his serious injury two seasons ago. Speaking with the media on Tuesday, the Boston Celtics swingman told reporters that he is currently dealing with nerve pain in his left foot and pointed the finger at his fractured tibia and dislocated ankle from October of 2017. “I think it has everything t...2019
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• Al Horford wants to play until he's 40
Celtics big man Al Horford wants to play until he’s 40, Brian Robb of the Boston Sports Journal reports. That’s quite a lofty goal for a 12-year veteran big man who has already logged 775 regular-season and 111 postseason games in his career. Horford turns 33 in June. “For me, as long as I’m healthy and feel good, I would like to play until I’m 40,” Horford told Robb. “Why not? As long as I’m heal...2019
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Boston Celtics Solidifying Status as East's Second Best
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• Jared Sullinger to Raptors: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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"After agreeing to acquire Xavier Tillman from Memphis in exchange for Lamar Stevens and a pair of second-round picks, the Celtics are likely to make another move before Thursday’s trade deadline, league sources tell Brian Robb of MassLive."

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"While his Celtics teammates were celebrating their Game 3 victory Friday night, Grant Williams was in a dentist’s chair, writes Brian Robb of MassLive."

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"Brian Robb of Mass Live cited sources claiming that the Celtics are “not expected to […] The post RUMOR: Celtics’ level of interest in Carmelo Anthony, revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"According to Brian Robb of MassLive, the Celtics are expected to be looking to trade the former All-Star point guard."

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"“I think it has everything to do with my prior injury,” Hayward said, per Brian Robb of Boston Sports Journal."

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"Despite Kyrie Irving‘s verbal commitment to re-signing with the team next summer, the Celtics have explored a potential contract extension for Terry Rozier, a source tells Brian Robb of BostonSportsJournal."

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• Ben Simmons To Decide On New Team By Next Week?
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• Celtics Notes: Bassey, Chisholm, Gonzalez, Brown
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• Celtics Notes: Centers, Horford, Kornet, Tatum, Draft
The Celtics should be in the market for center help this summer, Brian Robb of MassLive states in a mailbag column. Kristaps Porzingis is a prime candidate to be traded because of his $30.7MM salary for next season, while Al Horford and Luke Kornet are both headed to free agency. There’s no guarantee that Horford, […]...2025
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• Celtics Notes: Giannis, Tate, Prince, Holiday, Trade Market
The Celtics are expected to reduce salary and possibly move away from being title contenders next season in the wake of Jayson Tatum‘s ACL tear, but ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggests a more aggressive strategy, relays Brian Robb of MassLive. In a Thursday morning appearance on Get Up, Windhorst stated that Boston could still be in […]...2025
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• NBA Rumors: Celtics, Jrue Holiday, Hawks, Draft, Blazers, Chris Paul

Celtics The Celtics may need to “dip into their draft asset pool” to unload the contracts of either Jrue Holiday or Kristaps Porzingis, according to Brian Robb of MassLive. Both players are believed to be available as Boston looks to trim payroll before next season. “The Celtics are juggling a number of different priorities this […] The post NBA Rumors: Celtics, Jrue Holida...2025
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• Atlantic Notes: Springer, Stevens, Cofield, Raptors Rebouding, Bona
Celtics GM Brad Stevens notified Jaden Springer that he might be dealt before last month’s trade deadline. Springer wound up going to the Rockets and expressed appreciation for Stevens’ candor. “Brad told me like before it actually (happened),” Springer told Brian Robb of Masslive.com. “He gave me a heads up like ‘Hey, something might happen,’ […]...2025
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• Celtics Notes: Brissett, Grousbeck, Porzingis, Tillman
Free agent forward Oshae Brissett joined his former Celtics teammates for Thursday’s visit to the White House, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Brissett was part of the 2024 championship team after signing a two-year contract with a $2.58MM player option in the summer of 2023. He declined that option over the offseason in hopes of getting […]...2024
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• Celtics Notes: Brissett, Hauser, Scrubb, Summer League
The Celtics find themselves with 14 players signed to their standard roster, with almost every player from their title run under contract for next year. Oshae Brissett is one of just two players from last year’s roster without a contract for the upcoming season, MassLive’s Brian Robb observes. “We have to be mindful of the […]...2024
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• Mavericks Notes: Jones, Kidd, Irving, Gafford
The decision to sign with the Mavericks last summer has given Derrick Jones Jr. a chance to play in his first NBA Finals, but he could been there with either team, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Jones told reporters on Sunday that he considered an offer from the Celtics before opting to go to Dallas. Boston […]...2024
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• Celtics Notes: Bassey, Chisholm, Gonzalez, Brown
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• Celtics Notes: DPE, Cost-Saving Moves, Tatum’s Recovery, Game 5, Porzingis
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• Celtics Notes: Porzingis, Starting Lineup, Roster Moves, Mazzulla
After scoring 23 points in 23 minutes on Friday, Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis expressed hope that he might be available for tonight’s game against Atlanta, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Porzingis is officially listed as questionable, but if he’s able to take the court, it would mark his first back-to-back since returning from offseason […]...2025
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• Atlantic Notes: Celtics, Brunson, McBride, Simmons
The Celtics fell at home to the undermanned Lakers on Thursday, resulting in some of Boston’s starters being benched in the midst of a bad stretch in the second half. According to MassLive.com’s Brian Robb, center Kristaps Porzingis had no issues with the benching. “We deserved it,” Porzingis said. “Of course we were pissed off. […]...2024
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• Celtics Notes: White, Trade Assets, Tatum, Holiday
Celtics guard Derrick White has become one of the most valuable players on a team filled with stars, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. White did a little bit of everything in the Christmas Day showdown with the Lakers, delivering 18 points, 11 assists, two steals and two blocks. He also helped to steady Boston’s offense […]...2023
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• Celtics Notes: Hauser, Buyout Market, Pritchard, Brown
The Celtics‘ confidence in Sam Hauser was rewarded Sunday when he poured in 20 points while making his third career start, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Boston could have sought a replacement for Hauser or moved him out of town before the trade deadline, but the organization opted to stick with the second-year forward despite […]...2023
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid Continues March Toward Rookie of the Year
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• Monday NBA Roundup: New York Knicks Finding Fresh Identity
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Boston Celtics Solidifying Status as East's Second Best
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• Tony Allen could be an option for Celtics?
After trading away two of their top perimeter defenders this summer in Avery Bradley and Jae Crowder, the Boston Celtics may be pursuing a familiar face. Celtics reporter Brian Robb of the Boston Sports Journal mentions First Team All-Defensive guard Tony Allen as a potential option for the team, noting that Boston has a guaranteed roster spot left and the veteran’s minimum to offer. The 35-year-o...2017
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• Little kid in silly green hat eliminates Avery Bradley in knockout (video)
Tired of NBA players dominating kids during the summer? Here’s the video for you. Celtics guard Avery Bradley loses in knockout – thanks to the smallest kid in the clip, who’s wearing a shirt way to big for him and a silly green hat. Brian Robb of Celtics Hub: Tough return for Avery Bradley after […]...2016
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• Top 2016 Offseason Priorities for the Boston Celtics
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• Hawks vs. Celtics: Game 6 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Celtics vs. Hawks: Game 5 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• 6th Man of the Year Candidate Evan Turner Finds Validation with Boston Celtics
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Mavs' Resiliency Saving Them in Chaotic West Playoff Race
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• Boston Celtics' Pitch for Kevin Durant in Free Agency Stronger Than You Think
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• Boston Celtics Chief Brad Stevens Explains the Hidden Realities of NBA Coaching
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• Monday NBA Roundup: Kyrie Irving and Cavs Ready to Separate Themselves out East
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• Will the Boston Celtics Retire Rajon Rondo's Jersey?
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• Jared Sullinger to Raptors: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Celtics' Terry Rozier Shows How to Make His Spaghetti, Sugar and Ranch Sandwich
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• David Lee Trade Helps Keep Boston Celtics Relevant Following Quiet Free Agency
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• Boston Celtics' Pitch for Kevin Durant in Free Agency Stronger Than You Think
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• Should the Boston Celtics Consider Trading Jared Sullinger or Kelly Olynyk?
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• Would Ben Simmons actually make sense for Celtics? Forsberg and Robb debate
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• Monday NBA Roundup: New York Knicks Finding Fresh Identity
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• Celtics Notes: Tatum, Scheierman, Norris, Walker
There’s a spotlight on every Celtics-Lakers game, but tonight’s nationally televised matchup takes on extra significance because the teams are meeting for the first time since L.A. acquired Luka Doncic. While Jayson Tatum acknowledges the years of classic games between the two franchises, he tells Brian Robb of MassLive that he doesn’t view it as […]...2025
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• Celtics Notes: Kornet, Tillman, Mazzulla, Brogdon, NBA Cup
Neemias Queta has seen an increased role this season, but Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla turned to two other big men after a sluggish first half at Washington Friday night, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. The first was Luke Kornet, who replaced Queta in the starting lineup for the second half. He responded with a 3-for-3 […]...2024
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• Celtics Notes: Backup Big Men, Springer, Scheierman, Pritchard
The Celtics used some rare double big lineups in Thursday’s victory at Washington, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. With Sam Hauser unavailable due to low back pain, Robb states that Jordan Walsh was expected to play a larger role. Instead, coach Joe Mazzulla opted for size when he went to his bench by playing Luke […]...2024
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• Celtics Notes: Training Camp, Scheierman, Tatum, Cassell
The Celtics are getting an early challenge from coach Joe Mazzulla as they begin the defense of their NBA title, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Boston and Denver opened training camps this week in preparation for their games next Friday and Sunday in Abu Dhabi, and Jaylen Brown said the first practices have been intense. […]...2024
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• Atlantic Notes: Celtics, Brunson, Randle, Tsai, Marks
After going 64-18 in the regular season and 16-3 in the playoffs to claim their 18th title this June, the Celtics already look like the team to beat next season. In a new reader mailbag, Brian Robb of Masslive.com speculates as to which players could potentially improve even more in 2024/25. Robb believes that reserve […]...2024
• Celtics Notes: Rivers, Brogdon, Tatum, Queta
Free agent guard Austin Rivers is interested in signing with the Celtics before the start of training camp, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Appearing on a podcast with Bill Simmons of The Ringer, Rivers revealed that he recently reached out to the team to see if there’s a spot open for him. “I had a […]...2023
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• Celtics Not Expected To Bring In Carmelo Anthony Before Training Camp

The Boston Celtics are not expected to sign Carmelo Anthony before training camp, sources told Brian Robb of masslive.com. The news comes on the heels of reports last week that the team could consider signing Anthony to replace Danilo Gallinari. The Celtics reportedly want to give their internal replacements an opportunity to replace Gallinari. Robb adds that the Celtics aren't necessarily done s...2022
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid Continues March Toward Rookie of the Year
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• Celtics Notes: J. Brown, Jefferson, G. Williams, Banton, Madar
A fifth-year player option and a trade kicker could be among the contract details being haggled over as the Celtics and Jaylen Brown continue to negotiate a potential super-max extension, according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe and Brian Robb of MassLive.com. Given that Brown has been the subject of frequent trade speculation in […]...2023
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid Continues March Toward Rookie of the Year
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• Top 2016 Offseason Priorities for the Boston Celtics
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• Boston Celtics' Pitch for Kevin Durant in Free Agency Stronger Than You Think
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• Sunday NBA Roundup: Did Anthony Davis Do Enough for All-NBA Honors?
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• Boston Celtics Embracing Chaos and Wednesday NBA Takeaways
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• Mark Cuban: Goodell handled Deflategate 'masterfully'
BOSTON — Mark Cuban was deep in New England Patriots territory Wednesday night, but he had no problem expressing an unpopular opinion (at least in these parts) about the team’s recent scandal. The Dallas Mavericks owner traveled with his team to TD Garden to watch them take on the Boston Celtics, and before the contest, a reporter asked Cuban how he thought the NFL handled Deflategate. “It was obv...2015
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• How the Boston Celtics Will Try to Land Superstar Center DeMarcus Cousins
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• Brad Stevens' NBA Coaching Star Can Rise with Resilient 1st-Round Effort
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