Tag: Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics announced tonight that Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Nominee and 2007-08 NBA Champion Kevin Garnett’s number 5 will be retired, joining other Celtics legends to receive the team’s ultimate honor. Garnett’s number will be elevated to the TD Garden rafters during the 2020-21 season. “I’m honored and thankful to have my […]
The trade deadline has come and gone and a large contingent of playoff teams did not make a move. Chad Smith looks at four contenders that stood still at the deadline. For some, there may still be a window of opportunity to improve their team before the postseason begins.
Washington's demand for Davis Bertans is two first-round picks, per league sources. Bertans will be an unrestricted free agent and the Wizards would like to re-sign him if they keep him. The Celtics one of multiple playoff teams with interest in acquiring Bertans. — Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) February 6, 2020 Source: Kevin O’Connor on Twitter
Joel Embiid’s recent absences and his team’s struggles have shaken up the Defensive Player of the Year race. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum deserves praise for his evolution into an All-Defense level defender, too.
Multiple teams are expected to have interest in [Evan] Turner on the buyout market, according to league sources. Turner did not play much in Atlanta this season after he was acquired in a trade from Portland last summer. Should Turner get his buyout from the Timberwolves, his former employer—the Celtics—would be interested in bringing him […]
With only one day left before the chaos, Jordan Hicks looks at all the major stories revolving this year’s NBA Trade Deadline.
Clint Capela’s been on Boston’s radar on and off for over the last year. Now that Houston’s willing to make a deal, the Celtics have to consider the pros and cons of adding Capela to their squad, writes Matt John.
ESPN Sources: Another team engaged with the Houston Rockets in trade talks for center Clint Capela: The Boston Celtics. ESPN Sources: Another team engaged with the Houston Rockets in trade talks for center Clint Capela: The Boston Celtics. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 3, 2020 Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
The Boston Celtics have been searching for the pieces necessary to get them back into the NBA Finals. Should they find the key ingredient, this new decade could begin with a championship battle with their legendary west coast rival. Chad Smith writes.
Per Brad Stevens: Kemba Walker will miss the next two games with a sore knee and then be reevaluated. Per Brad Stevens: Kemba Walker will miss the next two games with a sore knee and then be reevaluated. — Mark Murphy (@Murf56) February 1, 2020 Source: Mark Murphy on Twitter
