Although he was quickly overshadowed by the acquisitions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, free agent forward Dean Wade was the player the Sixers were pursuing most aggressively when free agency opened on the evening of June 30 and represented the first major roster addition of the team’s offseason when he agreed to a four-year, […]
With Ben Simmons heading to Sacramento on a one-year deal, Boston cleanly avoids a high-risk gamble that never made basketball sense.
The Los Angeles Clippers are in one of the NBA's most hapless situations, and the Boston Celtics should look into benefiting from it if they want to. They don't have any superstars, but they have players who would round out the edges.
In case you missed it (or were sitting under a rock for the last couple of days) the Clippers got hammered by the league with penalties stemming from their circumvention dance with Kawhi Leonard and his uncle. I’m sure that most of you also realized that the Celtics have a Clippers pick in 2028. But […]
We started this series by looking back on one of Joel Embiid’s early postseasons with the Sixers, as the big man had a dominant Game 3 in 2019 against Toronto. At that time, fans were viewing the Sixers in a very positive light. Fast forward seven years to 2026, and fans had all but tapped […]
The Boston Celtics have been trying to get out of the luxury tax’s second apron to create optionality, which is why they traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. Now, an insider thinks that Derrick White could be the next player on the trade block. In a recent episode of the Locked on [...]
Former Celtics forward Jared Sullinger recently announced his retirement from professional basketball at just 34 to return to his alma mater, Ohio State.
There are few phrases in basketball that sound more universally agreeable than “win the margins.” About as agreeable as, “you want players who really know how to put the ball in the basket.” Of course every team wants to win the margins! Take care of the basketball. Crash the glass. Don’t give away possessions. Make […]
Many times, being labeled the underdog tells us what is expected before an NBA game, but it doesn’t necessarily tell us how difficult that team will be to beat. A decade of betting data analyzed by Sports Illustrated provides an interesting example. Looking at the study, we can see teams across the NFL, MLB, NBA, […]
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A long basketball journey has finally reached its closing chapter, but retirement doesn’t necessarily mean walking away from the game. At 34, the former Boston Celtics big man has officially stepped away from professional basketball after a career that took him from Columbus to the NBA and across international leagues. Yet instead of leaving the […]
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With just a few days to go before the start of training camp, there are still a handful of serviceable players available in free agency. One of them could land on the New York Knicks and help them defend the title. With the Knicks losing Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics in free agency, it […]
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Stephen Curry to the Celtics? The pipe dream of seeing him join forces with Jayson Tatum in Boston just burst.
Videos from a recent party showed Anthony Edwards taking over the stage and channeling 50 Cent. Edwards performed “I’m Supposed to Die Tonight” nearly word for word, reaching deep into the New York rapper’s catalog rather than choosing one of his recognizable singles. That decision clearly impressed 50 Cent. He reposted the clip on Instagram […]
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The Clippers lost five first-rounders. Boston's 2028 pick wasn't one of them, and the new lottery rules might have made it far more valuable.
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When the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, they got back Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. But there are some stipulations involved.
Now that the Kawhi Leonard investigation is finished and the NBA has handed down its punishment to him and the Los Angeles Clippers, he now becomes a threat to the Boston Celtics.
The Boston Celtics are being doubted once again after their Jaylen Brown trade, which could prove to be a big mistake.
The Western Conference has undoubtedly dominated the 21st-century NBA. But after blockbuster trades and free agency moves, the Eastern Conference appears to be historically stacked. Now, with newly emerged “super teams” like the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, the fully healthy Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics, and true contention from the Miami Heat, Toronto […]
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Celtics reporter Noa Dalzell is joined by How Bout Them Celtics hosts Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance to break down some of the biggest questions surrounding Boston heading into the new season. With so much change happening across the NBA this offseason in the East especially with the Boston Celtics the group take a look [...]
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As impactful as Derrick White is, a Celtics insider suggests that he could be next player on the trade block.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma has challenged Jaylen Brown’s recent push to rebuild Black Wall Street, offering a candid take on how professional athletes should think about business, wealth, and giving back to their communities. Kuzma took to X (formerly Twitter) to address Brown’s remarks, making it clear that while he understood where the Philadelphia [...]
The Eastern Conference got more challenging for Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. This summer, a few players have changed teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers landed Jaylen Brown via trade with the Boston Celtics and signed LeBron James as a free agent. They became the favorites to contend for the NBA championship. [...]
The Boston Celtics had a dynamic duo, but they decided to break it up and send one of their stars to another rival. Is Jayson Tatum more valuable than Jaylen Brown based on this decision? The Eastern Conference contenders shocked the NBA last July when they traded their 2024 Finals MVP to the Philadelphia 76ers. [...]