Tag: Jayson Tatum
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...
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...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Nets, Egor Demin, Raptors
Celtics
The Celtics had held steady without Jayson Tatum, entering Friday at 8-7 despite a thinned-out roster. But their worst loss of the season arrived...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Celtics
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies can’t catch a break in the backcourt.
Ja Morant returned from an ankle issue on Saturday in Cleveland… only to exit six minutes...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Magic, Jett Howard, Cavs
Warriors
Jonathan Kuminga has officially arrived.
After hinting before the season that only Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green were guaranteed starters, Steve Kerr now...
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: 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...
West Notes: Warriors, Al Horford, Jazz, Suns, Mat Ishbia
Warriors
Al Horford is a Warrior, and it sounds like that was the plan all along. The 39-year-old big man told Nick Friedell of The...
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...
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...
Cavs’ preseason schedule features familiar foes, and friends
What do you need to know about Cavaliers preseason basketball? Well, they went 0-4 last year, then opened the regular season 15-0 and finished...
Is this Cavs’ last ride with current core? Not so fast
Fred Katz of The Athletic made a compelling case this week that this could be the final year for the Cavaliers’ core of Donovan...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Kevin Porter Jr, Warriors, Knicks, Malcolm Brogdon
Bucks
Kevin Porter Jr. is set to take over as the Bucks’ starting point guard, coach Doc Rivers said when asked about the team’s plans...
