NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Chris Finch, Celtics, Spurs, Elfrid Payton
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves keep flirting with the idea of being an elite West team, but the consistency has not been there. Not yet, anyway.
Wednesday’s home...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Heat
Celtics
Jaylen Brown scored 34 points Monday against Detroit, but the box score didn’t tell the whole story.
Brown missed seven free throws in a seven-point...
NBA Rumors: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Heat
Pacers
Indiana’s front office may be nearing a decision point with Bennedict Mathurin.
After failing to reach an extension in October, Mathurin has responded with the...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Neemias Queta, Thunder, Alex Caruso, Patrick Beverley
Celtics
Neemias Queta has quietly answered Boston’s biggest question in the middle, even if one part of his game continues to bother him.
After the Celtics...
Celtics Notes: Jayson Tatum, Jordan Walsh, Neemias Queta
Jayson Tatum posted several lengthy workout videos to Instagram this week, but that does not signal an imminent return, according to Adam Himmelsbach of...
Celtics surging as Jayson Tatum progresses, but timetable still unclear
The Celtics have climbed to third in the East behind five straight wins, and star forward Jayson Tatum is back doing one-on-one work as...
Celtics seemingly silencing ‘gap year’ predictions
The Celtics weren’t supposed to look like this. Not after trading two starters, watching two more walk in free agency, and bracing for what...
Celtics and Lakers meet again, with both teams rolling
The NBA’s oldest and loudest rivalry hits center stage Friday night when the Lakers visit the Celtics, and for once, both sides are coming...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Knicks
76ers
Joel Embiid finally returned Sunday night, and while the Sixers didn’t get the win, they at least got their MVP back on the floor.
Embiid...
Celtics eye center help as Jayson Tatum quietly works toward return
The Celtics have some decisions coming as they look for center help, and two contracts may determine what’s possible.
Brian Robb of MassLive writes that...
Celtics spoil Pistons’ shot at franchise history: ‘We all wanted it tonight’
Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and the Celtics finally stopped Detroit’s run, handing the Pistons a 117-114 loss on Wednesday and ending a franchise record-tying...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Kenrich Williams, Sixers, Trendon Watford, Celtics
Thunder
Kenrich Williams is finally back. After missing the first 18 games of the season, the veteran forward is no longer on the injury report...
Bucks linked to Kings’ Zach LaVine, Celtics’ Anfernee Simons
The Bucks are poking around the trade market, and Zach LaVine’s name is at least on their checklist.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Milwaukee...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Sixers, Paul George, Celtics
Raptors
Brandon Ingram just kept firing. Toronto just kept winning.
Ingram launched 30 shots on Monday night and turned them into 37 points as the Raptors...
