Sources: Celtics Asking Pelicans To Wait On Moving Anthony Davis

As the Pelicans field offers for Anthony Davis, Boston’s message to New Orleans has been direct: Wait. Wait, and we will come to you with an offer that will make it worth it. Wait, and you can raid our stash of draft picks. The Celtics have refused to directly dangle Jayson Tatum, two sources familiar with the situation told […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Celtics ‘remain determined’ to Trade for Anthony Davis in Offseason

Nevertheless, the Celtics remain determined to acquire [Anthony] Davis after the season, and Celtics GM Danny Ainge has directly urged [Dell] Demps to wait until the offseason, when the Celtics have promised to be aggressive with their wealth of draft and player assets to try to acquire Davis, league sources said. Ainge is anxious to […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Gauging Tristan Thompson’s Trade Value

As a veteran with NBA Finals experience having a bounce back season, Tristan Thompson could help a number of teams in their playoff pushes, writes Matt John.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Trade Watch – Atlantic Division

Drew Maresca continues Basketball Insiders’ “NBA Trade Watch” series by covering the Atlantic Division.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Baby Steps for Gordon Hayward

It may not be happening at the rate that the Celtics would prefer, but Gordon Hayward is starting to show some progress towards becoming the star player he once was, writes Matt John

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Christmas Gift That Keeps On Giving

Spencer Davies takes a closer look into Kyrie Irving’s sensational performance on Christmas Day for the Boston Celtics.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Finding a Point Guard for the Phoenix Suns

The Suns are in serious need of a quality point guard. Shane Rhodes breaks down a few options for Phoenix.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Conundrum With Raw Talent

Raw talent has led to some major success stories just as much as its led to disappointing failures. Matt John explains the risk associated with banking on guys regarded for their potential.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Aron Baynes Out One Month with Broken Left Hand

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes has suffered a broken left hand and will undergo surgery, per league sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium. Baynes is expected to return in a month. Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes has suffered a broken left hand and will undergo surgery, per league sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium. Baynes is expected to return […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021