NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Celtics
Pistons
Things apparently aren’t getting any friendlier between Jalen Duren and the Pistons.
A source described the negotiations as becoming “noxious” to Kurt Helin of NBC...
Celtics owner admits he needed convincing to trade Jaylen Brown: ‘That was tough’
Celtics owner Bill Chisholm wasn’t exactly pounding the table to trade Jaylen Brown.
In fact, Chisholm admitted he needed some convincing before Boston sent the...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Jaylon Tyson, Celtics, Paul George, Suns
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers didn't make sweeping changes this offseason, but that could create opportunities for some of their younger players to take another step.
Dominic Pagura...
Brad Stevens: Celtics had to ask if keeping Jaylen Brown was the right path
The Celtics didn't trade Jaylen Brown because they suddenly decided he couldn't play.
They traded him because Brad Stevens wasn't convinced staying the course was...
NBA dark horses? Timberwolves, Pistons, Celtics and Pacers can make case
Everybody can identify the NBA's championship favorites in August. Figuring out the team nobody sees coming is a little more interesting.
Just ask the Spurs.
San...
NBA may be starting new tradition with Tuesday afternoon opener
The NBA is doing something unusual to begin the 2026-27 season. Apparently, unusual is precisely the point.
The league announced Tuesday that the Celtics and...
Payton Pritchard says Celtics have something to prove after playoff collapse
The Celtics have changed. Payton Pritchard’s expectations apparently have not.
Boston is coming off a strong regular season that ended with a painful playoff collapse,...
Jaylen Brown says he and Jayson Tatum haven’t really spoken since trade
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum spent nine seasons together, reached two NBA Finals and won a championship with the Celtics.
Since Brown was traded to...
NBA Notes: Celtics, depth, Nets, Mikel Brown Jr, Sixers, roster
Celtics
The Celtics no longer look much like the team that won the 2024 championship. That doesn’t necessarily mean they lack depth.
Jay King of The...
No, Celtics have not made trade offer for Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry has not requested a trade from the Warriors. The Celtics have not made an offer for him.
Welcome to August in the NBA.
As...
NBA Moves: Celtics, Jordan Walsh, Rockets, Jae’Sean Tate, Mouhamadou Gueye
Celtics
The Celtics have agreed to a three-year contract extension with forward Jordan Walsh, according to Prime's Chris Haynes and ESPN's Shams Charania.
There is a...
Joe Mazzulla embracing Celtics’ new identity after Jaylen Brown trade
The Celtics know things will look different next season.
After trading longtime star Jaylen Brown to the rival 76ers, Boston enters a new era built...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Raptors
Lakers
Luka Doncic apparently likes what the Lakers have done this offseason.
According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Doncic is "excited" about Los Angeles' revamped roster after...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Dalano Banton, Heat
Raptors
The Kawhi Leonard blockbuster isn't official just yet.
The Clippers and Raptors announced Thursday that their agreed-upon trade remains on hold while the NBA completes...
