The Boston Celtics could trade away one of their offseason acquisitions in a move to save more money against the cap. The Celtics traded for Anferenee Simons in the Jrue Holiday trade.
The Boston Celtics have been fairly busy early in free agency. Brad Stevens accomplished his goal of shedding salary, trading away both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday in order to get under the second apron.
The Boston Celtics have a few updates on veteran big man Al Horford. The 39-year-old center is reportedly considering retirement or signing with a major rival out West.
Former Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is currently contemplating an important decision about his NBA career. After getting waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard has become an unrestricted free agent and could choose his next team soon.
Given the hand they were dealt, the Boston Celtics have maneuvered brilliantly to start the offseason. They had a goal to trim down their payroll and get under the second apron, and they’re almost there after trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis for Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang, respectively.
The Boston Celtics wasted no time in making significant changes to their roster for the upcoming season. Entering the offseason, the Celtics desperately need to make changes in order to avoid another year of being under the second apron regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Kendrick Perkins won an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics back in 2008 when he was a core member of the squad led by Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce.
Boston Celtics center Al Horford still remains a free agent days after NBA Free Agency started. While it hasn't been made official, all signs point toward an eventual agreement with the Golden State Warriors.
One of the players that Celtics general manager Brad Stevens mentioned as a priority to keep this offseason was Al Horford. Both he and Luke Kornet were seen as guys they wanted to keep.
The Boston Celtics have undergone changes this offseason like no other. Although they still have their two best players on their side, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, they have lost a ton of their key pieces. Of the notable players they've lost thus far via free agency or trade, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke Kornet stand out.
An All-Star four of the last five years, Jaylen Brown turns 29 years old on October 24. The 2024 NBA Playoffs saw the 6-foot-6 forward win both Eastern Conference Finals and Finals MVP.
Since trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, the Boston Celtics have had a pretty quiet offseason. They have signed their draft picks on top of signing Luka Garza and Josh Minott, but haven't made any significant moves.
Even at 39 years old, Al Horford is one of the best big men remaining in free agency. The Boston Celtics center is coming off a season where he averaged nine points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 42.3% from the field and 36.3% from three.
The Boston Celtics are in the middle of a roster overhaul this offseason. They have already traded Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday this summer so that they could get under the second apron.
Paul Pierce believes the Boston Celtics were poised for another NBA championship in 2009 — if not for Kevin Garnett’s injury. On a recent episode of Podcast P with Paul George, the Hall of Famer and Celtics legend reflected on the team’s chances that season had Garnett remained healthy.
The Boston Celtics entered the 2024-25 NBA season with sky-high expectations, ready to push their limits in an attempt to win consecutive titles. Nevertheless, while the campaign appeared to have potential at first, the odds turned against the team.
Damian Lillard was still among the best point guards in the NBA during the 2024-25 season. The former Weber State star (at 34) averaged 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 58 games.
The Boston Celtics may not have defended their title this season, but that didn’t stop team owner Wyc Grousbeck from throwing a little shade at the rival New York Knicks.
In what has been a whirlwind start to the 2025 NBA offseason, the Boston Celtics have been at the forefront of NBA news so far this summer. These moves have highlighted the need for the team to remain under the second apron regarding their salary cap.
The Celtics have added free agent forward Jalen Bridges to their Summer League squad and plan to bring him to training camp to compete for a roster spot, sources inform Jay King of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Derrick White has been one of the most important players on the Boston Celtics for the last three seasons. On Wednesday, the former Colorado star is celebrating his 31st birthday.
Damian Lillard already has suitors lined up after his surprising release from the Milwaukee Bucks, but he has few reasons to hurry and make a decision.