Celtics sign center Kylor Kelley to an Exhibit 10 contract

The Boston Celtics are signing center Kylor Kelley to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to reports. Kelley, 26, went undrafted in 2020 out of Oregon State University. The 7-footer inked a deal with the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 10, 2020. However, he was waived a day later. The two-time Pac-12 All-Defensive Team member signed […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2023
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Payton Pritchard Negotiating Extension After Jrue Holiday Trade

In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Boston Celtics are having “opened extension talks” with guard Payton Pritchard after trading center Robert Williams III and guard Malcolm Brogdon to the Portland Trail Blazers. Pritchard, 25, is eligible for restricted free agency. Therefore, if he plays well in the 2023-24 season and waits to sign […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2023
Celtics trade Robert Williams III, Malcolm Brogdon to Trail Blazers for Jrue Holiday

On Sunday, the Boston Celtics traded center Robert Williams III and 2023 NBA Sixth Man of the Year guard Malcolm Brogdon to the Portland Trail Blazers for ex-Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday. Portland is also receiving a 2024 first-round pick via Golden State and a 2029 first-round pick. The Blazers are expected to pair Williams […]

James Foglio  •  05 Oct 2023
NBA Players With Most Mike Breen ‘Bang Calls’ Last 10 Seasons

Here is the list of NBA players with the most “Bang Calls” from legendary sports broadcaster Mike Breen over the last 10 seasons. Breen, 62, is currently the lead voice for the NBA on ESPN and ABC. Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets was the announcer’s 100th […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Raptors, Heat, and Celtics targeting Jrue Holiday after Damian Lillard trade

The Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, and Boston Celtics are interested in adding Jrue Holiday after the two-time All-Star was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in Damian Lillard’s three-team blockbuster deal. “Portland is going to be active over the next several days to find a new landing spot, rerouting Jrue Holiday to another team. … […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis expected to participate in opening training camp practice

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens expects center Kristaps Porzingis to participate in the opening training camp practice after undergoing 4-6 weeks of rehab for plantar fasciitis. In August, the 7-foot-3 big man was experiencing pain after workout sessions. “Kristaps has been running up and down the court the last few days,” Stevens said. “I […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Celtics, Bucks, Bulls, Raptors, and 76ers among teams interested in Damian Lillard

The Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, and Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams interested in trading for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Of course, it seems the Minnesota Timberwolves are no longer pursuing the seven-time All-Star. In August, the Wolves reportedly offered Portland two-time All-NBA center Karl-Anthony Towns. However, the Trail […]

James Foglio  •  26 Sep 2023
Will the Celtics trade 2022-23 NBA Sixth Man of the Year recipient Malcolm Brogdon?

The Boston Celtics are reportedly willing to trade guard Malcolm Brogdon, the 2022-23 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. In a recent podcast of CLNS Media’s “Celtics Beat,” Adam Kaufman set the record straight. “I have heard some whispers that they are still trying to trade [Brogdon]. … Malcolm Brogdon is maybe not being actively […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2023
Celtics sign forward Lamar Stevens to a partially guaranteed deal

The Boston Celtics have signed forward Lamar Stevens to a partially guaranteed deal, per sources. Stevens, 26, is expected to compete for a roster spot during training camp. The 6-foot-6 forward went undrafted out of Penn State in 2020. Stevens spent his first three NBA seasons (2020-23) with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a two-way contract and […]

James Foglio  •  23 Sep 2023