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CelticsBlog (Jack Anderson) —
Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images In his third trip to the Strip, Walsh needs to show he has graduated from the summer showcase. It typically isn’t a great sign that a player is playing in Summer League entering their 3rd NBA season. If they are, they should look like the best player on the court. Things I look for during Summer League: Do the rookies look like they can hang...
CelticsBlog (Noa Dalzell) —
The Celtics’ preseason slate begins on October 8th in Memphis, and includes games against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors. The Celtics have announced their four-game preseason schedule, which includes games against the Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors , and Cleveland Cavaliers . Celtics Preseason Schedule October 8th @ Memphis Grizzlies at 8pm October 10th @ Toronto...
CelticsBlog (Bill Sy) —
Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Celtics first round pick went from Euro League champ to NBA rookie on the same day. He’ll now set his sights on proving himself in Summer League. On the same day he won a championship with Real Madrid Baloncesto, Hugo Gonzalez was drafted by the Celtics . The turnaround has been quick. Two weeks later, he’s looking...
CelticsBlog (Noa Dalzell) —
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Brad Stevens said the Celtics aren’t discussing a timeline for Tatum’s return — but didn’t entirely rule him out for the 2025-26 season. The Indiana Pacers have formally ruled out Tyrese Haliburton playing next season as he recovers from an Achilles rupture he suffered last month. But Celtics general manager Brad Stevens declined to make a similar...
CelticsBlog (Noa Dalzell) —
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics general manager described the team’s chances of re-signing Al Horford as unlikely. It appears that Horford will not be wearing a Celtics jersey next season. “I’d say that’s unlikely,” Brad Stevens said in a press conference on Tuesday morning. Stevens opened his presser thanking Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke...
CelticsBlog (Noa Dalzell) —
Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The roster includes Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh — along with Hugo Gonzalez and this year’s other draftees. The Celtics have announced their full Summer League roster, and it includes 14 players, including three members of the Celtics’ 15-man roster, and three presumptive two-way players. Baylor Scheierman and...
CelticsBlog (Noa Dalzell) —
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The former Celtics big man signed a 4-year, $41 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs this week. Luke Kornet was officially introduced as a member of the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, and the former Celtics big man shed some light on his decision to leave the Celtics in free agency. “I’m grateful for all the time that I...
CelticsBlog (Noa Dalzell) —
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Celtics will no longer be getting two second-round picks back in the trade that is sending Anfernee Simons to Boston. The Celtics’ slew of offseason transactions can finally be made official, and there’s one big change from what was previously reported. Initially, the Celtics reportedly agreed to trade Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons and two...
CelticsBlog (Bill Sy) —
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Whether you see the glass half full or half empty, next season is all about filling the gap. Could there be a lower point in the Jays era of Celtics basketball? After winning a championship a year ago, a confluence of bad luck and injuries derailed a chance to defend it repeat. Now, both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are coming off...
CelticsBlog (Jeff Clark) —
Winslow Townson-Imagn Images Brad Stevens has done the work to clear salaries, but the final re-tool of this roster is still up in the air. The Celtics entered the offseason staring at a projected $238 million luxury tax bill. To avoid this, Brad Stevens had to drop $20M in salary without completely gutting the team. He wasted no time in achieving that goal before we even got to...
CelticsBlog (Nate Moskowitz) —
Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Celtics are headed toward a gap year, but the season is far from lost. I’m a mediocre darts player. There’s very little precision in my gameplay, but after enough attempts, I may luck my way into a bullseye. In a year destined for uncertainty, the Celtics can deploy a similar approach. Boston is down two of their top...
CelticsBlog (Noa Dalzell) —
Photo by Richard Prepetit/NBAE via Getty Images Former Louisiana Tech star Kenny Lofton Jr will be playing in Las Vegas with the Celtics next week. The Celtics are taking a flyer on Kenneth Lofton Jr, the former Louisiana Tech star who has previously spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers , and Utah Jazz . Lofton spent last season overseas, playing for the...
CelticsBlog (Azad Rosay) —
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images Josh Minott barely played in Minnesota, but his tools and flashes suggest more than the box score. Let’s reviewed his last game against Boston together and see what he could bring to the Celtics next season. On the second day of free agency, the Celtics agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with former Timberwolves forward Josh...
CelticsBlog (Nirav Barman) —
Photo by Brandon Todd/NBAE via Getty Images The NBA’s newest free agent is looking to join a contending team as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon, and Boston is reportedly in the mix. In a shocking development, the Milwaukee Bucks waived their star point guard, Damian Lillard. Lillard suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the first round of the NBA Playoffs , and is expected to...
CelticsBlog (Noa Dalzell) —
Brian Babineau / Celtics Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams, and Max Shulga met with Joe Mazzulla and Brad Stevens in the morning before heading over to the YMCA, where they were officially introduced as Celtics. On Wednesday night, Hugo Gonzalez celebrated his Real Madrid team’s Spanish league championship. Then, at 6am, he got the much-anticipated call: the Celtics were selecting...