East Notes: Wizards, Kyshawn George, Heat, Terry Rozier, Celtics
Wizards
Kyshawn George looked every bit like a rising star Friday night.
The second-year forward erupted for a career-high 34 points on 11-of-15 shooting, adding 11...
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown: NBA not doing enough to protect players from sports betting fallout
Celtics star Jaylen Brown says the NBA needs to do a better job protecting its players from the growing influence of sports betting.
Speaking to...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Brad Stevens, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, cap situations
Celtics
Even before Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in the second round of last year’s playoffs, the Celtics were planning a reset.
President of basketball operations...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Bismack Biyombo, Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Celtics
Spurs
Bismack Biyombo’s impact on the Spurs goes well beyond rebounds and rim protection.
As Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News detailed, the veteran center...
NBA Moves: Cavs, Zeke Mayo, Nuggets, Moses Brown, Celtics
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers have waived rookie guard Zeke Mayo, according to NBA.com’s transaction log, clearing the way for him to join the Cleveland Charge.
Mayo, who...
NBA Moves: Magic, Colin Castleton, Blazers, Javonte Cook, Celtics
Magic
The Magic are promoting center Colin Castleton to a two-way contract, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Orlando had an open two-way slot, so no...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Bucks, Celtics, cuts roundup
Spurs
The Spurs made a pair of easy offseason calls, exercising their team options on both Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for the 2026-27 season....
NBA Notes: Sixers, Paul George, Celtics, Thunder, roster moves
76ers
Paul George is inching closer to game action. Head coach Nick Nurse told 76ers reporters Wednesday that George has advanced to full-court, live three-on-three...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Grizzlies
Celtics
Jayson Tatum isn’t closing the door on a return this season. The Celtics star told DJ Siddiqi of PokerStrategy.com he’s staying patient while rehabbing...
Celtics to convert Ron Harper Jr. to two-way contract
The Celtics are making a move to keep Ron Harper Jr. in the fold. After waiving rookie RJ Luis on Wednesday, Boston plans to...
NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, Celtics, Ron Harper Jr, waiver wire
Kings
The Kings have reached a deal with forward Keegan Murray on a five-year, $140 million rookie extension, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The contract...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Lonzo Ball, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Rockets
Cavaliers
Lonzo Ball is still finding his rhythm — and his fit — in Cleveland.
The veteran guard, acquired from the Bulls in July, said he’s...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Alex Caruso, Suns, projections, Celtics
Thunder
The Thunder know how rare it is to repeat, but they’re not running from the challenge.
After winning their first championship last season, OKC enters...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Bronny James, Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Celtics
Lakers
It wasn’t the prettiest night for Bronny James, who shot just 1-of-12 from the field on Friday in the Lakers’ ugly preseason opener.
But coach...
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla pushes back on ‘Mazzulla Ball’ label
The Celtics’ three-point attack has become known as “Mazzulla Ball” in recent seasons. That could change this year.
With Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņgis and Al...
East Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Pistons, Hornets, Brandon Miller
Celtics
With Jayson Tatum sidelined and several veterans gone, Jaylen Brown has stepped into a bigger leadership role in Boston, Gary Washburn of The Boston...
East Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, Celtics, Nets, youth
Hawks
As written by Bobby Marks of ESPN, the Hawks enter the season with raised expectations and a couple of major contract questions. No extension...
East Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Hornets
Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t physically present at media day on Monday -- a case of COVID kept him in Greece -- but that didn’t stop...
NBA Moves: Celtics, Wendell Moore Jr, Timberwolves, Kings
Celtics
Boston has rounded out its 21-man preseason roster by signing guard/forward Wendell Moore Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract, per Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog.
Moore,...
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum not closing door on 2025–26 return from Achilles tear
Celtics star Jayson Tatum isn’t ruling out a return this season as he recovers from Achilles surgery.
“I haven’t said I’m not playing this season,”...
