Tag: Luke Kornet
Celtics continue to do more than survive as they wait on Jayson Tatum
This was supposed to be a bridge year for the Celtics. A reset of sorts. A season to stay afloat while Jayson Tatum rehabbed...
Celtics, Pistons, others showing interest in Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr.
For all the noise surrounding Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have been consistent on one front. Making Morant available does not mean they are opening...
NBA Coach of the Year Betting: Two valuable plays
Many people in the basketball community thought this would be a “gap” year for the Celtics.
And the lottery wasn’t out of the question. We...
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...
Cavs crush Spurs in paint, ride huge third quarter to victory
That was more like it. For at least one half. Or one quarter. Take your pick.
The Cavaliers finally looked like themselves again, even if...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Jazz, Walker Kessler, Spurs
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic doesn’t mind that Oklahoma City has become the NBA’s trendy pick. The two-time Finals MVP said Friday that he’s fine flying under...
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Rockets, Dorian Finney-Smith, Spurs
Raptors
RJ Barrett heard the trade chatter this summer, and he even seems to understand it.
With two years and $57 million left on his deal,...
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...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Bismack Biyombo, Dennis Schroder, EuroBasket, Nets
Bismack Biyombo is sticking around San Antonio. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the veteran center has agreed to a one-year deal with the Spurs....
West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, LeBron James, Spurs, Warriors
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson leads ESPN’s projection of big names who could be the next to request a trade.
To be clear, there’s no indication...
Celtics’ frontcourt overhaul adds to challenges without Jayson Tatum
The Celtics will spend the upcoming season without six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum as he recovers from an Achilles tear. But his absence is not...
Can Spurs finally make return to playoffs? Hey, why not?
The Spurs have missed the postseason six years in a row. Six. For a franchise that once made the playoffs 22 straight times, that...
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Chris Jent, Nuggets
The Celtics have trimmed payroll this offseason, moving out Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis and most recently Georges Niang. But Payton Pritchard isn’t backing off...
Five Underrated NBA Offseason Moves That Could Matter
The summer headlines belonged to Kevin Durant’s arrival in Houston and the first seven-team trade in NBA history. But not every move that matters...
