Luke Kornet: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 8

Celtics Linked With Perfect Luke Kornet Replacement

As the Boston Celtics get ready for a massive offseason, the front office has a lot of big decisions to make around the roster. Boston is expected to look very different come next season, and this could see them move on from some crucial contributors.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 3

Celtics Free Agency: Breaking Down Why Luke Kornet Should Stay

The Boston Celtics are going to have a much different roster at the start of next season than they did this year. Jayson Tatum is going to be out because of injury, and several players will have been traded away.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / June 3

Boston Celtics NBA Champion Will Be A Free Agent

Luke Kornet is coming off his fifth season playing for the Boston Celtics. The 29-year-old is a beloved role player who averaged 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 66.8% from the field in 73 games.

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 1

Celtics Key Free Agent Being Linked With Rival Lakers

The Boston Celtics find themselves in a historically prohibitive luxury tax situation, even before they address the free agencies of reserve centers Al Horford and Luke Kornet.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 24

Celtics May Have Tough Decision to Make Between Al Horford, Luke Kornet

Heading into this offseason, the Boston Celtics have a lot of questions that they have to address. With the cap crunch that they are headed towards this summer, the roster is going to change.

Celtics Fan-Favorite Attends Worcester Red Sox Game Amid Uncertain NBA Future

Who knew that a member of the Boston Celtics enjoys some minor league baseball? On Wednesday night, Celtics center Luke Kornet was spotted enjoying a family

NBA News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 22

Popular Boston Celtics Big Man Takes in Minor League Baseball Game on Wednesday!

The downside for Luke Kornet is that Wednesday night was Game 1 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals and his Boston Celtics weren't playing after being eliminated in six games by the New York Knicks.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

NBA Insider Believes the Warriors Should Target Celtics’ Big Man

Luke Kornet is coming off a career season with the Boston Celtics. The 7-foot-2 big man averaged 6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and a block per game while shooting 66.8 percent from the field.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 21

Celtics Star Likely to Draw Widespread Interest in Free Agency

The Boston Celtics are expected to have a lot of changes in the offseason. With Jayson Tatum going down in Game 4 in the second round of the playoffs, they are unlikely to win the title next season.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 20

Celtics' Luke Kornet Opens Up on Upcoming Free Agency

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet spoke about his upcoming free agency and his uncertainty about whether or not he would remain with the Celtics in the upcoming season.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / May 18

Celtics Notes: Kornet, Holiday, Brown, White

With the Celtics looking for ways to cut costs this offseason, it’s possible that re-signing Luke Kornet will be a luxury they can’t afford. The 29-year-old backup center wasn’t ready to address his future at Saturday’s exit interviews, according to Souichi Terada of MassLive.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 17

Celtics’ Luke Kornet sidesteps free agency question

The Boston Celtics’ attempt to defend their NBA championship ended in disappointment Friday night, as they were eliminated by the New York Knicks in a 119-81 Game 6 loss in the second round of the playoffs.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / May 16

Close Enough! Welcome, Bill Russell — The Celtics Needed You

Luke Kornet delivered a Game 5 performance that will be remembered for years. Kornet’s defense fueled Boston’s 127-102 blowout win over the New York Knicks.

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 16

Celtics Must Retain Luke Kornet After Dominant Performance

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet didn't miss a shot from the field, recording 10 points, nine rebounds, and a career high seven blocks against the New York Knicks Wednesday evening.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / May 16

One Celtics Adjustment Has Knicks Flustered

The New York Knicks are heading back to the drawing board after losing Game 5 to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. If the Knicks won, they would have advanced to their first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years, but that potential milestone will have to wait until at least Game 6.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 15

Celtics' Derrick White on 'Unbelievable' Luke Kornet Game

Stunningly, the Boston Celtics sans Jayson Tatum didn't just survive the New York Knicks in a potential closeout Game 5 clash, the Celtics obliterated New York, 127-102.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / May 15

Luke Kornet Emerges With An Impactful 7 Block Performance

In the Boston Celtics’ 127-102 win in Game 5, Luke Kornet had a huge performance off the bench to keep their season alive. He had 10 points and 9 rebounds, and his biggest contributions came on the defensive end.

Boston Celtics News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / May 15

Stephen A. Smith Compares Luke Kornet to Celtics Great

The late Bill Walton has been remembered plenty over the last few months since passing in November, but few probably saw Luke Kornet being the reason for why he came up in conversation this week.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / May 15

Should the Celtics Start Luke Kornet?

In a crucial Game 5, the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 127-102. Alongside Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, backup center Luke Kornet was one of Boston’s most impactful players.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / May 15

Udonis Haslem Gives Luke Kornet Instant Miami Street Cred With Nickname

Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem saw a lot of himself in Boston Celtics forward Luke Kornet's performance against the New York Knicks Wednesday. Kornet had 10 points, nine rebounds and seven blocks in a 127-102 victory in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / May 15

Former Knicks Center Gets Game 5 Revenge

The Boston Celtics have placed their faith in a former New York Knicks interior threat. Kristaps Porzingis is also on the roster. Ex-Knicks center Luke

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Luke Kornet Makes NBA History in Celtics-Knicks Game 5

The Boston Celtics found themselves shorthanded going into a must-win Game 5 against the New York Knicks as Jayson Tatum was sidelined for the remainder of the NBA Playoffs, and then some, with a torn Achilles.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 15

Three stars from Wednesday's NBA playoff games: No Tatum, no problem

There were some excellent performances, including from one extremely unlikely individual in Boston.

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / March 31

Celtics' Luke Kornet has become too important to let go

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 13

Unlikely big man is becoming Celtics star of preseason

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