Sources: Celtics Offer Jaylen Brown Four-Year, $80 Million Extension

But even with history not on [Jaylen] Brown’s side, the Celtics have extended the 6-foot-7 swingman an offer of four years and $80 million, league sources told Yahoo Sports. But Brown believes in his ability to one day be a star and is pursuing a bigger offer, sources said. Next season the Celtics will have […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Carsen Edwards Prepared To Handle Whatever Comes His Way

Spencer Davies speaks with Boston Celtics rookie guard Carsen Edwards about how beneficial it is to learn from Kemba Walker and his transition to the NBA after three strong seasons at Purdue.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Celtics Exercise Option on Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics have exercised forward Jayson Tatum’s $9.9M fourth-year team option, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Critical third season coming for Tatum. The Boston Celtics have exercised forward Jayson Tatum’s $9.9M fourth-year team option, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Critical third season coming for Tatum. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 14, 2019 Source: Shams […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Celtics Convert Tacko Fall to Two-Way Deal

Celtics are converting 7-foot-6 rookie Tacko Fall to a two-way contract, league sources tell ESPN. He will spend most of his season developing with G-League affiliate Maine, but can spend up to 45 days with Celtics in NBA. Celtics are converting 7-foot-6 rookie Tacko Fall to a two-way contract, league sources tell ESPN. He will […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Max Strus, Celtics Agree to Two-Year Deal

The Boston Celtics are signing two-way guard Max Strus to a two-year NBA deal, with a partial guarantee this season of nearly half of rookie minimum, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. The Boston Celtics are signing two-way guard Max Strus to a two-year NBA deal, with a partial guarantee this season of nearly half of […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Could Gordon Hayward Officially Be ‘Back?’

Following what had to be a frustrating season, Gordon Hayward is showing signs of being the Hayward of old. Matt John examines what looks different about Gordon and what impact that could have on the Boston Celtics.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Sixth Man Watch 2019-20: Preseason Edition

A familiar name headlines the likely contenders to be named the NBA’s best bench player, but Lou Williams may have stiffer challenges than usual in the race to be the Sixth Man of the Year.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Jaylen Brown to Hire Jason Glushon as Agent

Forward Jaylen Brown told the Globe Thursday that he has hired agent Jason Glushon to take the lead on contract-extension negotiations with the Celtics. “It’s just what’s best for me,” Brown said. “I don’t really want to talk about it. I think [talking] is a distraction. But I made my decision and I move on.” […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Five Non-Lottery Rookies Poised To Make A Name For Themselves

Jordan Hicks examines the most likely players drafted outside of the lottery to have a solid rookie campaign in the upcoming NBA year.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021