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Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

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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.

Al Horford News / Hoops Wire / July 4

Al Horford Expected To Sign With Warriors

Al Horford is expected to sign with the Golden State Warriors, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Horford is an unrestricted free agent. Horford appeared in 60 games for the Boston Celtics last season.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 4

Celtics' Veteran Considering Potential Retirement Amid Lakers And Warriors Interest

Al Horford, an 18-year veteran and an NBA champion, could potentially end his career this summer as sources claim the 39-year-old veteran is considering retiring from the league.

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Kenneth Lofton News / Fastbreak on SI / July 3

Boston Celtics Sign Popular Former NBA Player To Summer League Roster

Kenneth Lofton Jr. most recently played in the NBA during the 2024-25 season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz. He finished that year with averages of 4.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 46.2% from the field and 29.2% from the three-point range in 21 games.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 3

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Could Be Recruiting Legendary Point Guard to Boston

Boston Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum and free agent point guard Chris Paul celebrated the one year anniversary of their joint Nike camp Thursday, leading to speculation that Tatum could tempt the future Hall of Famer to come to New England.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / July 3

New Report on Celtics' Jaylen Brown, Derrick White Trade Decision

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.

Al Horford News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Warriors Receive Al Horford Update Amid Retirement Decision

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.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 3

Celtics Add Promising Forward to Summer League Roster

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.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

Paul Pierce drops Kevin Garnett-Celtics’ NBA Finals admission

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.

Damian Lillard News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 3

Celtics’ Path to Landing Damian Lillard Involves Key Moves

The Boston Celtics are one of the many teams that have reached out to Damian Lillard with some interest in signing him. He was surprisingly waived by the Milwaukee Bucks.

Jayson Tatum News / Celtics Life / July 3

What’s in store for the C’s after Tatum’s injury?

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.

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Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / July 3

Boston Celtics Reportedly Interested In 9x NBA All-Star

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.

Damian Lillard News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 3

Celtics Notes: Boston Signs Forward, Interested in Damian Lillard, Hall of Famers Slam Offseason

The Boston Celtics recently signed a Minnesota Timberwolves forward to a two-year, $5 million deal in what is already proving to be an eventful free agency period around the league.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / July 3

'Here Is What A Ring Looks Like': Boston Celtics Owner Mocks New York Knicks Fans Flaunting Championship Ring

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.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / July 3

'He’d Been Giving People a Lot of Crap'- Boston Celtics’ Wyc Grousbeck Reveals the Truth Behind Kendrick Perkins’ 2024 Parade Ban

When the Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA championship, it was rumored that Kendrick Perkins was banned from attending the championship parade, which he refuted.

Damian Lillard News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2

Damian Lillard reportedly has mutual interest with surprising team

After parting ways with the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard might be headed even further east.

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Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

The reason Kendrick Perkins wasn’t invited to Celtics’ 2024 championship parade

When the Boston Celtics won the NBA title in the 2023-24 season, the franchise invited Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen to attend. The team’s former big three celebrated with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the rest of the team after Boston won its 18th title, the most in league history.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / July 2

Boston Celtics: Rebuilding Or Reloading?

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.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / July 2

Wyc Grousbeck confirms former Celtics champion was banned from 2024 celebrations

The former Celtics champion has become one of the more outspoken members of the NBA media in recent years.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2

Why Damian Lillard shouldn't rush free-agency decision

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.

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Jaylen Brown News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Jaylen Brown is Poised to Silence His Doubters

For most of his career, Jaylen Brown has been viewed as an elite second option, but many people believe he can never be a first option. These concerns should already be shut down after Brown won Finals MVP in 2024, providing elite and efficient two-way production.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Celtics sign first-round pick Hugo Gonzalez

The Celtics have officially signed first-round draft pick Hugo Gonzalez, the team announced today in a press statement.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / July 1

Celtics' Starting Lineup Has Been Massively Downgraded Compared To Last Year

The Boston Celtics were on top of the basketball world just a year ago, but a lot has changed since then. The Celtics have lost some key pieces this offseason, and with Jayson Tatum likely out for a year after tearing his Achilles, too, their projected starting lineup for 2025-26 looks vastly different from the one in 2024-25.