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 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Jun 2023
Celtics expected to offer Kristaps Porzingis a two-year, $77 million extension

The Boston Celtics plan to offer Kristaps Porzingis a two-year, $77 million contract extension on July 6, according to sources. In a three-team trade last Wednesday, Boston acquired Porzingis from the Washington Wizards after the seven-year veteran opted into his $36 million contract for the 2023-2024 season. The Celtics traded 2022 DPOY Marcus Smart to […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023
Celtics G.M. Brad Stevens on trade: ‘It was our best opportunity to grow and improve as a team’

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens pulled the trigger on a three-team trade that brought in Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis and sent 2022 DPOY Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. A number of Boston fans are still questioning Stevens’ decision, but he believes the trade was all about balancing a roster. “I said this […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
Celtics likely to attempt sign-and-trade with Grant Williams

The Boston Celtics made a three-team blockbuster trade on Wednesday, and now the Eastern Conference contender could pursue a sign-and-trade this offseason with Grant Williams, according to sources. “Boston has the ability to address that depth issue if they bring back Grant Williams but that seems to be a long shot at this point barring […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jun 2023
Less than 24 hours ago the Celtics posted a hype video for Marcus Smart, shortly after, he was traded to the Grizzlies

Free agency hasn’t started just yet, but massive trades have already begun. In the late evening last night, a deal between the Celtics, Clippers, and Wizards fell through. The Clippers backed out and the Memphis Grizzlies took their place in the trade. Boston got the player they wanted, Krisptaps Porzingis, and the Grizzlies acquired Marcus […]

Zach Wolpin  •  22 Jun 2023
League sources have linked Grant Williams to the Mavericks, Pacers, and Magic during trade rumors this offseason

This offseason, the Boston Celtics have some in-house contracts they need to take care of. Their first priority is signing Jaylen Brown to a supermax contract extension. After that, a few players are looking for extensions as well this summer. One of them being PF Grant Williams. League sources have linked Grant Williams to the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Jun 2023
Celtics are not interested in trading for Deandre Ayton

The Boston Celtics are not interested in trading for Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, according to sources. This is because of the four-year, $132.93 million contract Ayton signed with the team last July. “The only tradable players (non-sign-and-trade) left on Phoenix’s roster now are Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, DeAndre Ayton, and Cameron Payne (who only […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jun 2023
Danilo Gallinari exercises $6.8 million player option with Celtics for the 2023-24 season

Danilo Gallinari picked up his $6.8 million player option with the Boston Celtics for the 2023-24 season, his agent, Michael Tellem of Excel Sports Management, announced on Thursday. The 13-year veteran had until June 20 to exercise his 2023-24 option. This is part of the two-year, $13.28 million contract the forward signed with the team […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jun 2023
Celtics made calls to Pistons about trading for Isaiah Stewart

The Boston Celtics reached out to the Detroit Pistons to inquire about Isaiah Stewart, per sources. Although Celtics G.M. Brad Stevens is interested in trading for the 6-foot-8 center, the Pistons could very well decline any potential trade proposal. “Heard the Celtics — and others — made calls to Detroit asking about Isaiah Stewart,” reported […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jun 2023