Jeff Phelps: Examining the East’s Contenders, and Pretenders
It’s December 9, we’re almost a third of the way through the NBA season, and the top 12 teams in the Eastern Conference are...
East Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Hawks, Hornets
Celtics
The Celtics (20-5) have won seven of eight, and courtesy of Monday's road win over the Raptors, became the first team this season to...
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla: Robert Williams Nearing Season Debut
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said that inured center Robert Williams III is "pretty close" to a return and making his season debut, as relayed...
East Notes: Bulls, Billy Donovan, Hawks, John Collins, Celtics
Bulls
Not surprisingly, coach Billy Donovan would like to see more consistency from the Bulls, who sit at a disappointing 9-12 through Wednesday.
“At times we...
Celtics’ Al Horford Agrees to Two-Year Extension, With Trade Kicker
Celtics center/forward Al Horford has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $20 million, agent Jason Glushon told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The deal is...
East Notes: Cavs, Evan Mobley, Pistons, Celtics
Cavaliers
It wasn't always pretty, but the Cavaliers have won five of six, thanks to a 102-94 comeback road victory over the Pistons on Sunday.
Donovan...
East Notes: Pacers, Myles Turner, Hawks, Celtics
Pacers
Center Myles Turner is leaving the BDA Sports agency and signing with CAA, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
...
East Notes: Celtics, Robert Williams, Raptors, Knicks
Celtics
Center Robert Williams III is hoping to return from a knee injury by Christmas, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Williams has started to take part...
East Notes: Cavs, Kevin Love, Celtics, Pistons, Saddiq Bey
Cavaliers
Along with a hairline fracture of the thumb, power forward Kevin Love was "under the weather" ahead of Wednesday's home...
East Notes: Raptors, Pascal Siakam, Celtics, Hornets
Raptors
Forward/center Pascal Siakam took part in the non-contact portion of practice for the second straight day, with the Raptors hoping for a return of...
East Notes: Magic, Jalen Suggs, Wizards, Celtics
Magic
Guard Jalen Suggs said the Magic have to bring more consistency in their effort for a full 48 minutes, using Wednesday's loss to the...
Celtics Likely to Retain Joe Mazzulla as Head Coach
Interim coach Joe Mazzulla is expected to keep his current job, with the "interim" tag being removed during the offseason, per Adrian Wojnarowski of...
East Notes: Knicks, Quentin Grimes, Nets, Celtics
Knicks
Coach Tom Thibodeau pulled swingman Evan Fournier and shooting guard Quentin Grimes from the rotation for Tuesday's road win over the surprising Jazz, saying...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Celtics, Knicks, Clippers
Grizzlies
Power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. intends to make his season debut Tuesday vs. the Pelicans, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher...