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Boston Celtics’ $56 million man reveals $100,000 Hakeem Olajuwon snub

Neemias Queta may have just signed a big money contract with the Boston Celtics, but he still won’t pay to learn from one of the NBA’s greatest. Any center that comes into the NBA would snap someone’s hand off if it meant they could have Hakeem Olajuwon’s career.

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The Celtics earned every bit of skepticism coming their way

If you’ve been side-eyeing the Boston Celtics for the past few weeks, you haven’t been wrong to. If you’ve been on the fence ever since last offseason, you weren’t wrong then, either.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / July 30

Jayson Tatum’s Teammate Denies Spending $100K to Learn From Hakeem Olajuwon Despite Signing 8-Figure Contract

Landing an eight-figure NBA contract often comes with the freedom to make expensive offseason investments. Neemias Queta, however, has no plans to join that club, even after securing a lucrative extension with the Boston Celtics.

Neemias Queta News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29

Neemias Queta won’t splurge $100,000 to train with NBA legend

Many NBA players spend part of their offseason working with Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, who has become one of basketball’s most sought-after post-play instructors.

Draymond Green News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Jayson Tatum's Path to a Career Year, Weighed Against Real Achilles Recovery Data

Even the most novice fantasy sports managers know that preseason predictions for a player’s “best season ever” are usually flimsy at best. That being said, there’s a case for saying Jayson Tatum is teed up for a massive fantasy campaign.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s

An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29

Celtics confirmed as failed LeBron James suitor

The Boston Celtics were among the teams that attempted to sign LeBron James before the NBA superstar ultimately agreed to a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to a new report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

Jaylen Brown News / The Lead / July 29

The Boston Celtics Should Retire Jaylen Brown’s No. 7 Jersey

Jaylen Brown’s tenure with the Boston Celtics came to a shocking end. After spending a decade with the Celtics and helping deliver the franchise’s 18th

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 28

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reunited with former Boston teammate at golf tournament

The Boston Celtics have undergone major change in the offseason, with Jayson Tatum now expected to lead a new-look roster with veteran Paul George as the most-obvious second option.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 27

Why Jayson Tatum’s speculative shot at 76ers’ Jaylen Brown is warranted after Celtics’ shocking trade

Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum taught kids a valuable lesson at one of his basketball camps recently, which led to headlines as a subliminal message toward his former teammate Jaylen Brown.

Steph Curry News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 27

Could the Boston Celtics Pry Steph Curry Away From Golden State Warriors?

When Brad Stevens pulled the trigger on the confusing Jaylen Brown trade that returned Paul George, two first round picks, and two second round picks, he sold “optionality” as the main selling point.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 27

Where Jaylen Brown Ranks On All-Time Boston Celtics Statistical Lists

Jaylen Brown spent 10 seasons playing 674 regular season games for the Boston Celtics before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. Over that time, he has amassed a lot of big statistics for the Celtics which will keep him in the conversation of all-time greats for a long time.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26

How Celtics inadvertently helped 76ers land LeBron James

The Celtics, who have become known for dominating the 76ers and making savvy trades, seem to have swapped their position with Philadelphia and made one of the most questionable trades in recent NBA history.

Did this one thing seal LeBron James' move to 76ers?

LeBron James' agent reveals why he didn't retire

Clarity emerges on Draymond Green's Warriors future after LeBron James snub

The '35 points after turning 35' quiz

NBA News / HITC / July 26

Jayson Tatum aims sly dig at Jaylen Brown during motivational speech at youth training camp

Jayson Tatum’s motivational speech to a group of youth basketball players took an odd turn with perceived digs towards former teammate Jaylen Brown. Tatum and Brown formed two halves of an incredibly successful duo with the Boston Celtics.

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The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 26

'Don’t Wanna be That Person': Jayson Tatum Seemingly Takes Shot at Jaylen Brown in Speech to Kids

Basketball wisdom uttered at youth camps rarely makes it to the NBA headlines. Yet Jayson Tatum’s message to a group of young campers sparked a different conversation, especially after one particular phrase that sounded strikingly familiar to an accusation made on his former teammate, Jaylen Brown.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 26

Karl-Anthony Towns Addresses if Knicks Will Hack Mitchell Robinson After Celtics Move

Despite ending the franchise drought after 53 years, not every player on the roster will get a chance to run it back. Mitchell Robinson was the longest-tenured Knick in the locker room and now will suit up for the rivals, the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / July 24

The Boston Celtics May Have Changed The NBA Forever With One Tiny Decision

The Boston Celtics were deep in conversations to land Giannis Antetokounmpo at one point during the offseason. The talks with the Milwaukee Bucks seemed to stall due to the refusal to include Hugo Gonzalez, a 20-year-old who averaged less than four points a game during his rookie season.

John Tonje News / Hoops Rumors / July 24

Trail Blazers, John Tonje Agree To Two-Way Contract

The Trail Blazers plan to sign free agent guard John Tonje to a two-way contract, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Payton Pritchard News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 24

What Should Payton Pritchard's Extension with the Boston Celtics Look Like?

Jordan Walsh’s extension with the Boston Celtics (not long after Neemias Queta got one himself) left one more big piece of business to be done this summer: Payton Pritchard’s contract extension. He’s eligible for a three-year, $67 million extension on October 1.

Jordan Walsh News / EssentiallySports / July 24

'Little Torn on This': Celtics Analyst Raises Serious Doubts About Jordan Walsh’s $16M Extension

The Boston Celtics have continued their busy offseason by securing forward Jordan Walsh to a three-year, $16 million contract extension. However, the decision to lock down the 22-year-old wing long-term has drawn mixed reactions.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Jayson Tatum Reacts After Celtics Announcement on Thursday

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are looking to reestablish themselves after an early exit in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Tatum did not play in Boston's 109-100 Game 7 loss to Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / July 23

NBA Moves: Celtics, Jordan Walsh, Rockets, Jae’Sean Tate, Mouhamadou Gueye

The Celtics have agreed to a three-year contract extension with forward Jordan Walsh, according to Prime’s Chris Haynes and ESPN’s Shams Charania. There is a slight discrepancy on the total value, with Charania reporting $15 million and Haynes putting it at $16 million.