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Celtics Rumors: Two Teams Lead Race to Land Jrue Holiday

Jrue Holiday continues to be a subject of trade rumors around the Boston Celtics. His contract is the one that is most likely to get moved as Boston tries to shed salary.

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The Celtics should target Kentucky's sharpshooter in the NBA Draft

The Boston Celtics hold the 28th and 32nd picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. Here's why they should target this Kentucky sharpshooter with one of those picks.

NBA cap expert predicts Jrue Holiday's next move will take him West

Magic Johnson swipes Celtics after Lakers purchase

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Magic Johnson News / Yardbarker / June 19

Magic Johnson swipes Celtics after Lakers purchase

Earlier this year, the Celtics were sold for $6.1B.

Lakers sale could lead to the franchise's next golden age

Lakers' desperation remains their biggest weakness

LeBron James is mad at the 'ring culture' he helped foster

Who are the best NBA free agents available this offseason?

The '1985 NBA All-Stars' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 18

NBA cap expert predicts Jrue Holiday will head to West

NBA cap expert predicts Jrue Holiday's next move will take him West

The Celtics should fight to keep Holiday around, but with such a lofty payroll hanging over their heads, that could be a tall task.

Kristaps Porzingis linked with trade to Western Conference team

This superstar's injury has made the Eastern Conference aggressive

20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

The 'NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winners' quiz

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The 'Most points with zero assists in the NBA Finals' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 20 points in one NBA Finals game without a single assist since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA players with a 200-three-pointer season' quiz

The 'NBA franchises' without a championship' quiz

The 'NBA all-time triple-double leaders' quiz

Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 18

Celtics' Joe Mazzulla is Scouting High-Level International Prospect

The Boston Celtics are going to work to get under the second apron this summer. In doing so, they will likely have to trade away some pretty good players that they have on the roster.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 18

Celtics' Jaylen Brown Named Serious Trade Target For Spurs

The Boston Celtics are a team that will likely be very active on the trade market this offseason. There are some players that they are looking to get rid of to shed some salary on their books.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 18

Celtics Could Be Very Active at NBA Draft: Report

The Boston Celtics face a pivotal offseason with several major decisions looming. As the team sits atop the basketball world, their next steps could have ripple effects across the entire league.

Jrue Holiday News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 18

Celtics Could Bring Back Former Star in Potential Jrue Holiday Rumors

The Boston Celtics are looking for ways to shed Jrue Holiday's salary this summer. It's highly likely that he will be moved at some point this summer, given how much money he is still owed.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / June 18

Celtics Icon Refused To Believe Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 Point Game Until Paul Pierce’s Near Improbable 2001 Feat Against New Jersey

One of the NBA’s biggest mysteries, which, according to the history books, is very real, is Wilt Chamberlain’s supposed 100-point game. Its authenticity has been debated for years, largely due to the lack of concrete evidence in the form of video footage.

Stephen A Smith News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Celtics NBA Champion Calls Out Stephen A. Smith on Tuesday

During halftime of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith had some rather scathing and off-putting criticism for Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing against the Oklahoma City Thunder despite dealing with some calf tightness.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Jayson Tatum Shares Personal Announcement on Tuesday

Despite a tough end to the season for Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics star is pushing forward with his rehab as he recovers from a season-ending injury.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Draft on SI / June 17

Are the Boston Celtics the Sleeping Giant of the NBA Draft?

The Boston Celtics fell short in the 2025 NBA Playoffs in a disastrous fashion. Not only did their back-to-back title bid fall short in the second round, but along the way, franchise superstar Jayson Tatum went down with a torn achilles.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 18