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Cam Johnson Celtics trade could be realistic solution to multiple problems
54+ min ago (296+ words) Now, they may need some upgrades to get back to top-tier contender status, but they've got the tools at their disposal to do so. They've got plenty of tradeable salary, multiple traded player exceptions, the midlevel exception and bi-annual exceptions…...
Celtics better be careful what they wish for with lack of Giannis interest
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (355+ words) There have been plenty of rumors circulating about the Boston Celtics' interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo for a few weeks now. However, recent intel from Bill Simmons indicates that while the two-time MVP would be open to joining Boston, the feeling…...
Evan Mobley can of worms has been opened for Celtics with Cavaliers' ECF struggles
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (604+ words) The Eastern Conference Finals aren't officially over yet, but for all intents and purposes, the Knicks punched their ticket to the Finals on Saturday night, winning in Cleveland to take a 3-0 series lead. The Cavs are all but finished, fading…...
Knicks' playoff dominance can be interpreted in multiple ways through Celtics' lens
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (442+ words) As a diehard fan of the Celtics, it has been brutal to watch the Knicks dominate their way through the Eastern Conference. They rolled into Cleveland on Saturday night and took down the Cavaliers, 121-108, to take a commanding 3-0 series lead…...
Neemias Queta not getting the respect he deserves for anchoring Celtics' defense
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (399+ words) By most advanced metrics, Neemias Queta was one of the 5-10 best defensive players in the NBA this season. He came out of nowhere, outside of the rotation last season, to become the Celtics" starting center from day one, and responded…...
Brad Stevens" supposed golden path back to contention comes with roadblocks
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (461+ words) The heat will be on Brad Stevens this summer. The Boston Celtics didn't just get humiliated in their elimination, but they blew a 3-1 lead in the first round to a No. 7 seed. In other words, their loss is a reminder…...
Celtics in serious danger of losing valuable weapon from repertoire
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (434+ words) The Celtics are a first-class organization, almost from top to bottom, but one of the things that doesn't get nearly enough attention or credit is how good they've been at identifying talent and developing young players. We've seen multiple late…...
Ranking the Celtics' 3 biggest competitors for Giannis Antetokounmpo
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (461+ words) The Boston Celtics have come up as a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo suitor this summer. However, it would surprise absolutely no one ever if there's some competition for his services. Anteotkounmpo still is one of the NBA's best players, so of…...
Obvious Jayson Tatum tweak would kickstart Celtics' playoff offense
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (433+ words) One of the biggest takeaways from Brad Stevens" end-of-the-year press conference was his insistence that the Celtics have struggled to generate quality shots in the playoffs in recent years. Most people assume the solution to this issue is for Brad…...
Celtics should be ashamed if they can't top the Lakers' offer for Giannis
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (366+ words) The Boston Celtics may or may not win the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, but it goes without saying that their offer would be tough to top. Jaylen Brown is coming off his best season as a pro, which will earn him…...