Sources: Jared Dudley Interested in Signing with Celtics in Offseason

Free agency begins July 1 and there is already one player interested in joining the Celtics. Former Boston College swingman Jared Dudley, who enjoyed a solid bounce-back year for the Brooklyn Nets as a team leader, agitator, and 3-pointer shooter, is interested in returning to his college city to play for the Celtics, according to a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Joel Embiid Doubtful for Game 4 Against Nets

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is listed as doubtful for Saturday’s Game 4 in the Sixers’ first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets, the NBA announced in its injury report Friday evening. Embiid sat out Game 3, a dominant 131-115 win by Philadelphia to take a 2-1 series lead, with left knee soreness. The status is […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Underdog Teams With a Shot at the Second Round

Underdogs rarely pull-off upsets in the NBA Playoffs. Yet four underdogs stole a game on their respective opponent’s home floor. Which, if any, can succeed in advancing beyond the first round?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Joel Embiid Doubtful for Game 1 Against Nets

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid’s status for Game 1 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets remains in limbo. He was officially listed as “doubtful” for Saturday’s game withload management — left knee soreness. “I have no idea,” Embiid told reporters when asked if he would be able to play against Brooklyn when the series begins […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Playoff Bound Nets Ahead of Schedule

The Brooklyn Nets are heading to the postseason for the first time since 2015 and are looking for more than a first-round exit.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Rodions Kurucs Thriving in Brooklyn

Basketball Insiders spoke with Rodions Kurucs about his rookie season, playing effectively on both ends of the court, his development and more.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Race to the Eastern Conference Playoffs

With only seven days remaining, the Eastern Conference Playoff picture remains murky. Drew Maresca examines the situation for each of the four teams still fighting for a spot.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Allen Crabbe Out for Rest of Season after Right Knee Surgery

Brooklyn Nets guard Allen Crabbe underwent successful right knee arthroscopy today. The procedure was performed by Dr. Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Updates regarding Crabbe’s return will be issued as appropriate. Source: Brooklyn Nets

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Nets, Sean Marks Agree to Extension

The Nets have locked up general manager Sean Marks with a contract extension, multiple sources told The Post. The Nets also are on the verge of agreeing to extensions for coach Kenny Atkinson and his staff. And playoffs or no, they already have seen enough out of Marks to want him to continue running the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021