Tag: Celtics
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will go through 4-6 weeks of rehab for plantar fasciitis and is expected to be cleared for the start of training camp, according to TNT’s NBA insider Chris Haynes. “It is difficult, I feel very responsible to myself and the supporters of the Latvian national team, but a decision has […]
Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum expressed his support for teammate Jaylen Brown, who signed a five-year supermax extension worth up to $304 million in July, during his first visit to the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday. “Much deserved, it was a no-brainer,” Tatum told The Boston Globe. “So, I’m happy for […]
NBA Christmas Day games for the 2023-24 season include Celtics vs. Lakers and 76ers vs. Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. According to Nielsen ratings, the NFL on Christmas Day last year averaged 21.9 million viewers over its three-game slate, surpassing the NBA’s 4.34 million audience. Football remains America’s No. 1 […]
The Boston Celtics are reportedly interested in re-signing Blake Griffin ahead of the 2023-24 season. According to CLNS’s Bobby Manning, the “door remains open” for another stint for Griffin in Beantown. “I’ve heard the door remains open for his return despite the distance from family and his home on the west coast,” Manning said. “Given […]
On Tuesday, Derrick White appeared on ESPN’s “NBA Today” to share with Malika Andrews his excitement for his new role as starting point guard with the Boston Celtics, and he’s also interested in signing an extension with the Eastern Conference contender ahead of the 2023-24 season. “I love being here in Boston. It would be […]
Washington Wizards forward Danilo Gallinari signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Boston Celtics last July, but the 13-year veteran missed the entire 2022-23 season after suffering a left ACL injury while playing for Italy in the 2022 FIBA World Cup qualifier against Georgia. Gallinari, who turns 35 years old next week, never appeared […]
The Boston Celtics have waived forward Justin Champagnie, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Champagnie would have been guaranteed $50,000 if he was on the roster past Tuesday. Therefore, the Celtics elected to waive him instead. His $1,927,896 salary is non-guaranteed for the 2023-24 season. About $350,000 would have been fully guaranteed […]
Jaylen Brown signed a five-year supermax extension worth up to $304 million with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, and one of his biggest goals is to develop Black Wall Street in Beantown. The two-time All-Star is now under contract through the 2028-29 season. “I appreciate the investment and the commitment from the Celtics,” Brown said. […]
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has named Derrick White his starting point guard ahead of the 2023-24 season. “Derrick will be our starting point guard, and he will be one of our starting guards,” Mazzulla said. “We have the ability to play in different ways. We have the ability to play small and play big, […]
Jaylen Brown has agreed to a five-year supermax extension worth up to $304 million with the Boston Celtics, his agent Jason Glushon of Glushon Sports Management announced on Tuesday. The deal is fully guaranteed with a trade kicker and no player option. This is the richest contract in NBA history, per sources. The two-time All-Star […]
