Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum make All-NBA as Celtics gain more control over future
1 year, 10 months ago

Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum make All-NBA as Celtics gain more control over future

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — If the Celtics are willing to spend big, they can keep their core together. The Celtics have the 35th pick in the draft and their first-rounder next year, so they can start replenishing the prospect pool with an eye toward the early years of Tatum’s deal. I thought we chipped away, we made big time shots, we got great looks all game long and we just came up short in the end.” But on nights when the Celtics’ offense is disconnected, which has been happening too much for a contender, the ball doesn’t find Brown as much as it should. “As the playoffs go on, I’m putting the ball in my hand and trusting I’ll make the right play against the matchups that I have,” Brown said after the Game 3 win over the 76ers. It’s an opportunity for us to trust each other, for us to stick together and go out there and battle.” Brown put in the work to make All-NBA.

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NBA’s Boston Celtics sold for record $6.1 bn: Reports
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA’s Boston Celtics sold for record $6.1 bn: Reports

The Hindu  

NBA’s Boston Celtics is being sold to the head of a California private equity firm for $6.1 billion, a record price for a US sports franchise, The Boston Globe reported on Thursday. It said the $6.1 billion purchase price is the highest ever offered for a North American sports team, surpassing the $6.05 billion paid for the NFL’s Washington Commanders …

NBA’s Celtics to be sold for record $6.1 billion to group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm
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1 week, 2 days ago

NBA’s Celtics to be sold for record $6.1 billion to group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Private equity mogul William Chisholm agreed to buy the Boston Celtics on Thursday in a deal that values the NBA’s reigning champions and the most-decorated franchise in league history at a minimum of $6.1 billion — the largest price ever for American professional sports team. I also understand that there is a responsibility as a leader of the …

Is Jayson Tatum playing tonight? NBA Injury Updates: Celtics vs Nets
1 week, 5 days ago

Is Jayson Tatum playing tonight? NBA Injury Updates: Celtics vs Nets

India Today  

The Boston Celtics continue to manage the injury concerns as they prepare to face the Brooklyn Nets for the NBA regular game on Tuesday. According to the latest injury report, All-Star Jaylen Brown has been ruled out due to a knee injury, while fellow star Jayson Tatum is listed as questionable with a knee issue of his own. Celtics Injuries …

Brandon Ingram gets $120 million extension from Raptors shortly after being acquired
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brandon Ingram gets $120 million extension from Raptors shortly after being acquired

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Brandon Ingram has a $120 million extension from the Raptors before ever playing a game for Toronto. The recently acquired forward agreed to the deal Tuesday, less than a week after the Raptors got him from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Raptors sent Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a 2026 first-round pick and a 2031 second-round pick to New …

Brandon Ingram, Raptors agree to 3-year, $120 million contract extension: Source
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brandon Ingram, Raptors agree to 3-year, $120 million contract extension: Source

New York Times  

The Toronto Raptors agreed to a three-year, $120-million contract extension with Brandon Ingram on Tuesday, a team source confirmed. The Raptors traded for Ingram last week, sending Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, Indiana’s 2026 first-round pick and a second-round pick to the New Orleans Pelicans for the former All-Star. The Raptors acquired Ingram, who has not played since Dec. 7 because …

NBA buyout market tiers: 35 players to watch now that 2025 trade deadline has passed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA buyout market tiers: 35 players to watch now that 2025 trade deadline has passed

New York Times  

Welcome to the after-party, everyone! It’s not entirely clear if the Pelicans would buy him out, given that the Pels might want to keep him beyond this season and his early Bird rights would allow them to do so without needing cap space or exception money. Reggie Jackson, waived by Wizards Jackson is 34 and might be nearing the end …

Celtics trade Jaden Springer as bottom line becomes main factor at deadline
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics trade Jaden Springer as bottom line becomes main factor at deadline

New York Times  

The Boston Celtics began their trade deadline movement Wednesday, when they agreed to send Jaden Springer and a 2030 second-round pick to the Houston Rockets for a heavily protected 2031 second-rounder, as a league source confirmed to The Athletic. Though Springer showed some promise as a shutdown defender, especially while serving as the Celtics’ catalyst in a recent win against …

What’s next for the Jazz after helping facilitate Mavericks-Lakers blockbuster?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What’s next for the Jazz after helping facilitate Mavericks-Lakers blockbuster?

New York Times  

History will remember Saturday night’s trade — when the Dallas Mavericks traded superstar guard Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for star forward Anthony Davis — as one of the biggest and most shocking in NBA history, On the night the NBA world stopped, the Utah Jazz served as an important footnote — the third team facilitating the deal …

NBA trade season is near, but you may not see all the deals you want
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA trade season is near, but you may not see all the deals you want

New York Times  

Let’s upgrade the Milwaukee Bucks. Fifteen more teams are hard-capped at the first apron, a $178.1 million threshold for this season, with fewer but still constricting restrictions. It used to be that teams above the first apron could not acquire players via sign-and-trade or use the nontaxpayer midlevel exception. For example, let’s say the Lakers and Nuggets, who are both …

Wizards will not exercise fourth-year options on first-rounders Johnny Davis, Patrick Baldwin Jr.
5 months ago

Wizards will not exercise fourth-year options on first-rounders Johnny Davis, Patrick Baldwin Jr.

New York Times  

WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards have chosen not to exercise their rookie-scale team options for next season on guard Johnny Davis and forward Patrick Baldwin Jr., a league source told The Athletic, setting the stage for Davis and Baldwin to become unrestricted free agents during the summer of 2025. The Wizards still will be eligible to re-sign Davis and Baldwin …

Timberwolves, Rudy Gobert reach 3-year, $110 million contract extension: Source
5 months, 1 week ago

Timberwolves, Rudy Gobert reach 3-year, $110 million contract extension: Source

New York Times  

The Minnesota Timberwolves and star center Rudy Gobert reached a three-year, $110 million contract extension, a team source said Tuesday. Reaching this extension gives Gobert long-term security and the Wolves much more flexibility with the salary cap by forgoing that option for a considerably lower salary next season. The decision by Gobert gives the Timberwolves the financial wherewithal to retain …

Celtics Seek 19th Title, But Tatum's Focus is on Chase for Championship
5 months, 1 week ago

Celtics Seek 19th Title, But Tatum's Focus is on Chase for Championship

The Hindu  

The Celtics are looking to defend their 19th NBA title this season, despite facing several challengers. The team returns virtually intact from a year ago, led by Jayson Tatum, who is eager to prove himself as a champion. The Celtics will open the season against New York and will be looking to contend for a top spot in the Eastern …

Celtics Seek 19th Title, But Challengers Are Rising
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5 months, 1 week ago

Celtics Seek 19th Title, But Challengers Are Rising

Associated Press  

The Celtics are looking to defend their 19th NBA title, but they face a challenging season with several challengers. The team returns virtually intact from a year ago, but they will face competition from New York, Philadelphia, and rising teams in the East and West. The Celtics know that they will have to be patient and persistent to win the …

Celtics Quest for Back-to-Back Glory as LeBron Joins Son and Familiar Faces
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5 months, 1 week ago

Celtics Quest for Back-to-Back Glory as LeBron Joins Son and Familiar Faces

News 18  

The Boston Celtics will be aiming to repeat as NBA champions in the upcoming season, with LeBron James and his son Bronny joining the team. The Celtics will face stiff competition from the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and other teams in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers will have a new father-son combination with Anthony Davis and …

Wizards, Corey Kispert agree to 4-year, $54 million extension: Source
5 months, 1 week ago

Wizards, Corey Kispert agree to 4-year, $54 million extension: Source

New York Times  

WASHINGTON — Corey Kispert and the Washington Wizards have reached an agreement on a four-year, $54 million contract extension, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Monday. Selected 15th overall out of Gonzaga during Tommy Sheppard’s tenure as general manager, Kispert has fulfilled his potential as one of the league’s better young shooters, having made 42.4 percent of his …

Celtics Reunite for Another Title Run: Can They Repeat the Dynasty?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics Reunite for Another Title Run: Can They Repeat the Dynasty?

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics are poised to return to title contention with their core players intact. Led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the team boasts a potent offensive arsenal and a suffocating defense. Despite some concerns about their frontcourt depth, the Celtics have the tools to overcome any challenges they may face. With a strong track record and a hunger …

As NBA’s extension landscape changes, 5 intriguing names to watch
5 months, 4 weeks ago

As NBA’s extension landscape changes, 5 intriguing names to watch

New York Times  

Circulating around the NBA is a trendy motto: Extensions, execs and agents say, are the new free agency. Contract: $28.9 million in 2024-25, $30.9 million player option in 2025-26 Part of the reason the New York Knicks agreed to trade Randle for Karl-Anthony Towns was Randle’s contract situation. The Knicks could have offered Randle a starting salary as large as …

Cavaliers Star Donovan Mitchell Relieved to Be in Cleveland for Long Haul
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Cavaliers Star Donovan Mitchell Relieved to Be in Cleveland for Long Haul

Associated Press  

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has relieved the weight of expectations and speculation about his future with a three-year, $150.3 million contract extension with the team. Mitchell, who was traded from Utah to Cleveland in 2022, feels an immediate connection with the city and is excited to be part of the team's core moving forward. The 28-year-old spent much of last …

Boston Celtics’ summer of snubs could keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown hungry for repeat title
6 months ago

Boston Celtics’ summer of snubs could keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown hungry for repeat title

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum has a new tattoo on his back, another gold medal to hang around his neck, and a chip on his shoulder. “In real time, it was tough,” Tatum said at the Celtics media day, acknowledging “I guess you could say that” it would motivate him when the Celtics try to repeat as NBA champions. “Joe was …

Stephen Curry joins LeBron James, Kevin Durant in $500-million NBA club. Who’s next?
7 months ago

Stephen Curry joins LeBron James, Kevin Durant in $500-million NBA club. Who’s next?

LA Times  

Stephen Curry, right, celebrates with LeBron James, center, and Kevin Durant after the U.S. men’s basketball team beats Serbia in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 8. Stephen Curry signed a one-year, $62.6-million extension Thursday, keeping him with the Golden State Warriors through the 2026-2027 season and elevating his career salaries to more than $500 million. Curry, 36, …

Cavaliers, center Jarrett Allen agree to 3-year, $91 million contract extension, AP source says
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Cavaliers, center Jarrett Allen agree to 3-year, $91 million contract extension, AP source says

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed to a three-year, $91 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Allen, who has become indispensable for the Cavs as well as one of the Eastern Conference’s top big men, will be guaranteed $131 million over the next five seasons, said the …

Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says
8 months, 1 week ago

Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday night. Mobley’s agents, Joe Smith and Thad Foucher, first told ESPN about the extension. Mobley’s agreement is the latest positive development this summer for the Cavs, who after hiring Kenny Atkinson …

Cavaliers, Evan Mobley agree to 5-year, $224 million max rookie extension: Source
8 months, 1 week ago

Cavaliers, Evan Mobley agree to 5-year, $224 million max rookie extension: Source

New York Times  

By David Aldridge, Jason Lloyd and Alex Andrejev The Cleveland Cavaliers and Evan Mobley have agreed on a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie contract extension that could be worth up to $269 million, a league source confirmed Saturday. Mobley is the second key player Cleveland locked up with a maximum extension this month after agreeing to a three-year, $150.3 million …

Jaylen Brown lists his Boston penthouse for $4.75m amid Boston Celtics star's Olympics snub and dig at Bronny James
8 months, 1 week ago

Jaylen Brown lists his Boston penthouse for $4.75m amid Boston Celtics star's Olympics snub and dig at Bronny James

Daily Mail  

Jaylen Brown has placed his Boston penthouse on the market with an asking price of $4.75million. Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown has put his Boston Seaport penthouse up for sale The unit features factory style windows and original wood beam 12+ foot high ceilings This penthouse also includes a spacious eat-in kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances The unit, being sold by …

Is Bronny James a pro? Jaylen Brown doesn’t think so: He’s with Lakers ‘because of his name’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Bronny James a pro? Jaylen Brown doesn’t think so: He’s with Lakers ‘because of his name’

LA Times  

Lakers guard Bronny James struggled against the Boston Celtics during Summer League play Monday in Las Vegas. That means he had a front-row view of one of the NBA’s most talked-about rookies, Bronny James, the son and now teammate of Lakers superstar LeBron James. At one point during the game, TV cameras caught Brown as he turned to his girlfriend …

LeBron James takes $3 million less to keep Lakers under second apron, per sources: What it means
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James takes $3 million less to keep Lakers under second apron, per sources: What it means

New York Times  

LeBron James is taking a nearly $3 million discount to keep the Los Angeles Lakers under the dreaded second apron. Along with his player option and a no-trade clause, James’ contract also includes a 15 percent trade kicker, those sources said. https://t.co/BYKL0X5bud — Shams Charania July 7, 2024 James’ new contract puts the Lakers at just under the $188.9 million …

LeBron James agrees to two-year deal to stay with Lakers, includes no-trade clause
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James agrees to two-year deal to stay with Lakers, includes no-trade clause

LA Times  

LeBron James has agreed to a two-year deal that will keep him with the Lakers and features a no-trade clause. LeBron James and the Lakers agreed Wednesday to a two-year deal that includes a no-trade clause and a player option for next season for either the maximum or close to it — a sign that his willingness to take a …

Bronny James signs guaranteed contract with the Lakers
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bronny James signs guaranteed contract with the Lakers

LA Times  

Lakers rookie Bronny James has signed a guaranteed contract, agreeing to a four-year deal that could be worth nearly $8 million, people with knowledge of the contract but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Times. And for us, prioritizing player development, we view Bronny as like, case study one, because his base level of feel, athleticism, point-of-attack defender, …

‘Bronny has earned this,’ JJ Redick says; rookie signs 4-year contract with Lakers, per sources
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Bronny has earned this,’ JJ Redick says; rookie signs 4-year contract with Lakers, per sources

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, John Hollinger, Hunter Patterson and Lauren Merola Lakers rookie Bronny James had a “surreal” week since being drafted by Los Angeles with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, he said alongside Dalton Knecht at the rookies’ introductory news conference Tuesday. GO DEEPER The Lakers were stunned and thrilled to land Dalton Knecht with …

LeBron James to sign 2-year, $104 million max deal to return to Lakers: Sources
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James to sign 2-year, $104 million max deal to return to Lakers: Sources

New York Times  

By Shams Charanis, Tess DeMeyer, Jovan Buha and John Hollinger LeBron James plans to sign a two-year, $104 million maximum deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources confirmed Wednesday. 55 by the Lakers last month, signed a four-year rookie contract with the Lakers that’s worth $7.9 million and includes a team option in the fourth season, per …

NBA: Donovan Mitchell to stay at Cleveland Cavaliers, agrees to three-year deal extension - Reports
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA: Donovan Mitchell to stay at Cleveland Cavaliers, agrees to three-year deal extension - Reports

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year NBA contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $150.3 million that keeps him with the team through 2028-29, according to multiple reports Tuesday. The Cavaliers, who lost to eventual champion Boston in the second round of last season’s playoffs, fired coach J.B. Bickerstaff after the campaign and have hired former Golden State assistant …

Celtics star Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314 million supermax extension, AP source says
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Celtics star Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314 million supermax extension, AP source says

Associated Press  

Jayson Tatum is the newest member of the NBA’s $300 million club. The Boston Celtics star has agreed to a five-year, $314 million contract extension to remain with the reigning NBA champions, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. When completed Tatum’s new, supermax contract will become the largest in NBA history, supplanting the …

Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell agrees to 3-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension: Sources
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell agrees to 3-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension: Sources

New York Times  

By Joe Vardon, John Hollinger and Tess DeMeyer Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell isn’t going anywhere. Mitchell agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season, league sources confirmed Tuesday. The five-time All-Star confirmed he’s staying via a post on X that includes a photo of him on the court and …

As the Celtics re-sign free agents, Knicks and Sixers are posing a serious challenge
8 months, 4 weeks ago

As the Celtics re-sign free agents, Knicks and Sixers are posing a serious challenge

New York Times  

As the Celtics work to hold their championship squad together, the league is shifting around them. “I think a lot of these teams, the Knicks included, stockpiled a bunch of picks that they had worked hard to get for a long time, and then each of these teams decides when they’re going to cash those in, right?” GM Brad Stevens …

Jayson Tatum, Celtics finalizing NBA-record $314 million extension: Sources
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum, Celtics finalizing NBA-record $314 million extension: Sources

New York Times  

The Boston Celtics are locking in All-NBA star Jayson Tatum on a record deal. Tatum is finalizing a five-year, $314 million super maximum contract extension with the team through the 2029-30 season, league sources told The Athletic on Monday. Boston Celtics All-NBA star Jayson Tatum is finalizing a five-year, $314 million super maximum contract extension through the 2029-30 season, sources …

Tyrese Maxey, 76ers agree to 5-year, $205 million maximum contract: Sources
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Tyrese Maxey, 76ers agree to 5-year, $205 million maximum contract: Sources

New York Times  

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a five-year, $205 million maximum contract, league sources said, the latest splash for a franchise that agreed to terms with Paul George on Monday. Maxey, 23, was a restricted free agent who ranked second behind LeBron James in The Athletic’s John Hollinger’s latest NBA free-agency rankings. The 76ers and George agreed …

LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says
9 months ago

LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says

Associated Press  

LeBron James is going to move toward a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. James did not exercise his option to accept what would have been a $51.4 million contract for this coming season and instead is seeking a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision said Saturday. Saturday’s moves came just …

With LeBron James expected to return, Lakers must provide him meaningful roster upgrades
9 months ago

With LeBron James expected to return, Lakers must provide him meaningful roster upgrades

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024 offseason is off to an encouraging start. Then, on Saturday, nearly five hours ahead of a 5 p.m. deadline, LeBron James opted out of his contract with the intention of re-signing with the Lakers, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. If the Lakers don’t land a star or high-level starter with their non-taxpayer midlevel exception, …

NBA free agency 2024: Isaiah Hartenstein tops a not-so-strong group of centers
9 months ago

NBA free agency 2024: Isaiah Hartenstein tops a not-so-strong group of centers

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Overall Top 25 | Point Guards | Shooting Guards | Small Forwards | Power Forwards We’ve saved the worst for last. Note the word plausible — I excluded Richaun Holmes, who isn’t declining his $12.9 million player option after barely playing last year, and the Warriors aren’t going to waive Kevon Looney’s team-friendly partially guaranteed deal. Hartenstein …

NBA free agency 2024: LeBron James stands alone atop list of power forwards
9 months ago

NBA free agency 2024: LeBron James stands alone atop list of power forwards

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Overall Top 25 | Point Guards | Shooting Guards | Small Forwards | Centers As we continue our survey of the free-agent market, the power forward group offers one generational name who probably isn’t truly available, one player who is already off the market and then a lot of shrugging. Vlatko Čančar, Denver Čančar is listed here …

Celtics' Jaylen Brown & WNBA star spark dating rumors during championship parade in Boston
9 months, 1 week ago

Celtics' Jaylen Brown & WNBA star spark dating rumors during championship parade in Boston

Daily Mail  

Boston Celtics two-way star Jaylen Brown was spotted with Kyrse Gondrezick during the team's championship parade on Friday, driving up dating rumors that he's dating the WNBA player. Gondrezick - a forward for the Chicago Sky - used to date former NBA player, Kevin Porter Jr., who last played for the Houston Rockets, in 2023. The Celtics' Jaylen Brown has …

Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018
9 months, 1 week ago

Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018

Associated Press  

BOSTON — It took more than a decade, savvy front office and draft moves, and some free agency luck for the Celtics to ultimately build the roster that brought an end to their 16-year championship drought. But with NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown already locked up long-term and fellow All-Star Jayson Tatum set to join him in the $300 million …

Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018
9 months, 1 week ago

Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But with NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown already locked …

Celtics are built to thrive in NBA’s new cap era … at least for a little while
9 months, 1 week ago

Celtics are built to thrive in NBA’s new cap era … at least for a little while

New York Times  

If there’s one lesson I hope we all learned from these NBA playoffs, it’s this: Can we hold our horses and wait a little before immediately anointing anyone who has a successful playoff round as The Next Thing? I’m told the Celtics would like to bring the centers back if the money is reasonable; regardless, Boston can easily replenish the …

Jaylen Brown’s MVP-like performance fueled by growth from past failures: ‘This team has trusted me’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaylen Brown’s MVP-like performance fueled by growth from past failures: ‘This team has trusted me’

New York Times  

DALLAS — Jaylen Brown held the release on his final jump shot Wednesday night as if he couldn’t stand being a passive observer of the basketball’s fate. “He’s such a hard worker,” said Celtics assistant coach Tony Dobbins, who works closely with Brown. “That was something that he was very intent on saying: ‘I want to show that I’m one …

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late

New York Times  

DALLAS — If the dynamics of this series, these playoffs or the entire season, for that matter, were going to change, Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals was the time. “We’re not necessarily saying ‘one more’ or anything like that — we are just saying, however long it takes,” said Tatum, who had a long embrace with …

Challenge to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s ‘sacred’ partnership fuels Celtics’ Game 2 win
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Challenge to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s ‘sacred’ partnership fuels Celtics’ Game 2 win

New York Times  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics knew what Jason Kidd was doing. “Why would I let my ego or my need to score all the points get in the way of that?” Through all the noise, Brown and Tatum haven’t changed how they play. If I need to have 16 potential assists every single night and that’s what puts us in …

Mavericks’ plan to stop Celtics in NBA Finals: Get them to fight among themselves
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavericks’ plan to stop Celtics in NBA Finals: Get them to fight among themselves

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jason Kidd couldn’t figure out how to stop the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Mavericks coach seemed eager to sow dissension in the Boston locker room on Saturday when he singled out Jaylen Brown as the Celtics’ best player — words transparently designed to irk Jayson Tatum, an actual NBA first-teamer who was …

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd calls Jaylen Brown, not Jayson Tatum, the Celtics’ ‘best player’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd calls Jaylen Brown, not Jayson Tatum, the Celtics’ ‘best player’

New York Times  

BOSTON — Raising the eyebrows of assembled media Saturday afternoon, Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Jaylen Brown — and not the more decorated Jayson Tatum — was the Boston Celtics’ “best player.” Asked after Dallas’ practice about what is “challenging” playing against Brown in the NBA Finals, Kidd paused, smirked and said, “Umm, well Jaylen is their best player, …

Jaylen Brown takes over at the rim to lead Celtics to Game 1 win in NBA Finals
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaylen Brown takes over at the rim to lead Celtics to Game 1 win in NBA Finals

New York Times  

BOSTON — Eight years ago, Jaylen Brown was booed when he was drafted. “When they cut to eight, that’s when the game started,” Brown said. Cause JB GOT BLOCKS pic.twitter.com/Mmfwl5iRk2 — Boston Celtics June 7, 2024 “I think just, being his teammate for seven years, we’ve been in so many big games, we’ve been in so many big moments,” Tatum …

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