The Boston Celtics missed out on the Damian Lillard sweepstakes as the point guard returned to the Portland Trail Blazers. Although there isn't much he could have contributed to the roster this season, his impact and presences when healthy would have been a major addition to the Celtics culture.
Additionally, on the topic of Celtics culture, a forward apologized to general manager Brad Stevens after he was ejected as a result of a recent skirmish during Summer League play. Although his emotions got the best of him in the heat of the moment, it was a big move not just as a basketball player, but as someone taking accountability as a member of a team.
Finally, as another day passes, so does the anxiety surrounding Al Horford. The veteran big man is currently mulling his future options between signing with another basketball team, reuniting with the Celtics, or even retiring from the NBA.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Celtics news (click the headline for the full article):
Celtics Lose Out on Damian Lillard in Shocking $42 Million Signing
Celtics Forward Apologized to Brad Stevens After Summer League Fight, Ejection
Celtics All-Star Linked to Warriors in Potential Blockbuster Move
Celtics News: Jayson Tatum Doing Whatever He Can to Get Damian Lillard in Boston
Newest Celtics Forward Has Candid Take on the Team’s Identity
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Odds on the next player to retire:
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 18, 2025
PJ Tucker +275
Al Horford +400
Nicolas Batum +400
Kevin Love +500
DeAndre Jordan +800
Kyle Lowry +950
Eric Gordon +1600
Jeff Green +2200
Mike Conley +2500
LeBron James +2800
Brook Lopez +10000
Russell Westbrook +10000
Kevin Durant +25000
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Double-digit first half points for Hugo pic.twitter.com/z6JNU0XpHN
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 18, 2025
Hugo in the first half:
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 18, 2025
10 PTS
4 REB
1 AST
1 BLK pic.twitter.com/OBKh0OCZSV
A couple dimes & a dunk pic.twitter.com/Y1daaIRPiW
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 18, 2025
Preseason hoops are just around the corner
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 17, 2025
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