The Celtics avoided the next Paul George contract by trading for the current one
"Optionality" is the word Brad Stevens used to explain the Jaylen Brown trade. He's talking about three years from now.
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Nuggets are learning why Jaylen Brown was traded from the Celtics
The Nuggets are facing a reality similar to the Celtics, and they'll learn why changes were made in Boston.
“This Trade Doesn’t Make Sense”: Austin Rivers Calls Out ‘Smear Campaign’ Against Jaylen Brown as NBA Players Rally Around
The fallout from the Boston Celtics’ blockbuster trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers is still causing outrage across the basketball community. After Brad Stevens’ 45-minute Q&A justifying the trade, former NBA guard Austin Rivers took to social media to aggressively defend Brown. Not only did he validate Brown calling out the ‘anonymous sources’ […] The post “This Trade Doesn’t Make Sense”: Austin Rivers Calls Out ‘Smear Campaign’ Against Jaylen Brown as NBA Players Rally Around ...
What Does Mitchell Robinson Bring To The Celtics?
A dive into what we can expect from Mitchell Robinson.
A breakdown of the Celtics roster going into next season
With the Jaylen Brown trade to the Philadelphia 76ers becoming official, the Boston Celtics will play their first season without the 2024 NBA Finals MVP for the first time in a decade. President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and majority owner Bill Chisholm held a press conference at the Auerbach Center to discuss everything pertaining […]
By trading Jaylen Brown, the Celtics are making big bets
Trading a franchise icon after the best season of his career is going to be an extremely unpopular decision within your fanbase. Yet, that is what the Celtics just did by trading Jaylen Brown to the rival Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first round picks and two second round picks. There is a basketball […]
Celtics Sound Like a Team That Simply Wanted Off Jaylen Brown’s Contract
BOSTON — Brad Stevens defended an admittedly controversial and risky Jaylen Brown trade that angered, saddened and confused many across the Celtics fan base one week prior. He and his front office reached the conclusion independent of Jayson Tatum, Bill Chisholm’s ownership group and with analytics only playing a small piece in the decision, which stemmed from Tatum and Brown occupying the [...] The post Celtics Sound Like a Team That Simply Wanted Off Jaylen Brown’s Contract appeared first ...
Paul George Sacrifices $3.9 Million Trade Bonus After Celtics Acquire Him For Jaylen Brown
Paul George makes a team-friendly sacrifice without even playing a single game for the Celtics.
Celtics will need ball to bounce just right after trading Jaylen Brown
The Celtics have explained why they traded Jaylen Brown. Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated just isn’t convinced. In a column published Monday, Mannix broke down Boston’s reasoning after president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said the deal was about creating “optionality” and adding future draft assets while avoiding having so much of the salary cap […] The post Celtics will need ball to bounce just right after trading Jaylen Brown appeared first on Hoops Wire .
“He Already Came In”: Celtics President Brad Stevens Explains Why He Chose Paul George Over Jaylen Brown
The Celtics knew trading away Jaylen Brown, a proven Finals MVP, would trigger backlash. No explanation could justify replacing a 29-year-old coming off an MVP-caliber season with a 36-year-old Paul George. So, when the Celtics president, Brad Stevens, addressed the media for the first time after the blockbuster deal, he acknowledged just how difficult the […] The post “He Already Came In”: Celtics President Brad Stevens Explains Why He Chose Paul George Over Jaylen Brown appeared first on E...
Brad Stevens Apologizes to Jaylen Brown Over Trade Disaster
Brad Stevens has addressed the fallout from one of the biggest trades of the NBA offseason, publicly apologizing to Jaylen Brown after the former Celtics star said he felt disrespected during the process that ultimately sent him to the Philadelphia 76ers. “If he feels that way, then I’m sorry about that,” Stevens said speaking to […] The post Brad Stevens Apologizes to Jaylen Brown Over Trade Disaster appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Fox’s desperate plea to Americans to keep watching soccer reminds us fear is the mind-killer
If there was a sensation that became obvious in the final minutes of Belgium’s 4-1 victory over the USMNT on Monday night, it was fear. Not that the U.S. side would lose; that was a foregone conclusion even before Romelu Lukaku’s soul-crusher of a goal in the 93rd minute. It was fear that this was…
NBA Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Celtics, Ron Harper Jr, Knicks
Sixers The Sixers have used just about every dollar available from their non-taxpayer mid-level exception. According to Hoops Rumors, Philadelphia committed nearly the entire exception to the signings of Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons, leaving roughly $44,000 unspent. That may not sound like much, and for now, it isn’t. The remaining money isn’t enough to […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Celtics, Ron Harper Jr, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Why Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to Sixers: 5 takeaways from Brad Stevens' presser
From what drove the Celtics to trade Jaylen Brown to why they agreed to a deal with the 76ers on Jul. 1. Plus, from protecting Jayson Tatum to Bill Chisholm's mandate, a deep dive aimed at providing closure.
Brad Stevens Reveals Why Celtics Traded Jaylen Brown, Addresses Jayson Tatum’s Role In The Move
Brad Stevens explains why Jaylen Brown was traded from the Celtics and reveals if Jayson Tatum had anything to do with the move.
Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm discuss the Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade
On Monday afternoon, the Boston Celtics made the Jaylen Brown trade official. They sent the 2024 NBA Finals MVP to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.
76ers just poured salt in Boston's wounds with one Jaylen Brown video
The first glimpse of Jaylen Brown's name and number in 76ers colors was a gutwrenching one for Celtics fans.
Reaction to Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm Press Conference on Jaylen Brown Trade | Garden Report
Join CLNS Media’s John Zannis, Nick Gelso, Sherrod Blakely, Noa Dalzell and Bobby Manning with instant reaction to comments from the Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and Lead Owner and Governor Bill Chisholm as they explain the reason behind the Boston Celtics trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP and 5-time NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown [...] The post Reaction to Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm Press Conference on Jaylen Brown Trade | Garden Report appeared first on CLNS Media .
Brad Stevens did the best he could in 45-minute Q&A. Was it enough?
BOSTON — Brad Stevens has taken countless press conferences, for many years on an almost-nightly basis as a head coach, and more recently, as the Celtics’ President of Basketball Operations. Still, sitting at the Auerbach Center podium late Monday afternoon, he was faced with perhaps his most difficult press conference yet. The stunning trade that […]
Paul George's pivotal decision could push Celtics to upgrade from Sam Hauser
Trading for Paul George hasn't exactly thrilled the Boston Celtics' fanbase. However, George's decision to waive his trade kicker suddenly opens up some possibilities, which could work to Boston's advantage, but at the cost of Sam Hauser.
It took less than a week for Paul George to help the Celtics out
Paul George has reportedly waived his $3.9 million trade kicker upon joining the Celtics. Now it's significantly easier for the team to dodge the tax.
Brad Stevens faced the music, but his explanation won't stop the Celtics backlash
The perception of Brad Stevens and the Celtics has never been lower, and there's only one thing that can change the narrative.
Celtics Re-Sign Ron Harper Jr. On Four-Year Contract
July 6: Harper has officially re-signed with the Celtics, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), Harper and the Celtics have amended the terms of their agreement since first striking a deal. Harper signed for roughly $13.7MM over four years, which is above his minimum. The first two years […]
Brad Stevens shuts down speculation around Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown trade drama
Following the shocking Jaylen Brown trade, Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm finally broke their silence on Jayson Tatum's involvement and whether behind-the-scenes drama forced the move.
Bill Chisholm addresses elephant in the room and calms panic over Jaylen Brown trade
Amid concerns that the Celtics are making moves based on profits over winning, the Celtics' new owner clarified exactly where his group stands.
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