What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas — unless of course we are talking about the results of the games played at summer league. And of course the fans and league analysts who make the trip to the desert city to see their favorite team’s newest players. The CLNS Media “First to the Floor” team got together one last time in Las Vegas before heading home as they continue their … [Read more...] about What is this year’s Las Vegas Summer League like for Boston Celtics fans?
Who shined in the Boston Celtics first game of Las Vegas Summer League?
The Boston Celtics fell to the Miami Heat 119-114 in their first game of the NBA’s 2024 Las Vegas Summer League. The Summer Heat led for much of the contest, and while the Sin City Celtics were able to stay in it, they could never hold on to a lead for long. Reserve guard Jaden Springer led the Celtics with 23 points, while backup Boston big man Neemias Queta added 20 of his … [Read more...] about Who shined in the Boston Celtics first game of Las Vegas Summer League?
Jordan Walsh wants to shoot the 3 better for Boston at Las Vegas Summer League
Second year Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh is currently playing in the second Las Vegas Summer League of his career with the Celtics. And the Dallas native took some time to sit down with the media soon after touching down in Sin City. In the interview with the media who made the trek out to the great state of Nevada, Walsh talks about his improvements from 2023 compared … [Read more...] about Jordan Walsh wants to shoot the 3 better for Boston at Las Vegas Summer League
Jayson Tatum earning praise in Team USA training camp
Jayson Tatum emerged as one of the NBA’s most complete players last season. While he took a back seat in terms of scoring, the All-Star forward displayed elite rebounding and playmaking skills as he looked to get the best out of a deep and talented Boston Celtics roster. Tatum’s new style of play led to some criticism from the media during the season. However, his unselfish … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum earning praise in Team USA training camp
Reacting to the Boston Celtics losing to the Miami Heat in Las Vegas Summer League
The Boston Celtics have dropped their first game of the NBA’s 2024 Las Vegas Summer League to the Miami Heat to start off the annual series of exhibition games held in the great state of Nevada’s Sin City in a 0-1 hole. The Celtics lost to the Summer Heat 119-114, but the focus on these games is always at least as much on how the individual players fared, and Boston has some … [Read more...] about Reacting to the Boston Celtics losing to the Miami Heat in Las Vegas Summer League
What did we learn from the first night of Las Vegas Summer League?
The Las Vegas Summer League got underway on Friday (July 12). The Boston Celtics will play their first game of the tournament on Saturday (July 13), when they will face off against the Miami Heat. We will likely get our first look at Baylor Scheierman and Anton Watson, who were drafted by the team with the 30th and 54th picks, respectively. Boston has taken a strong roster to … [Read more...] about What did we learn from the first night of Las Vegas Summer League?
Why Team USA replacing Kawhi Leonard with Derrick White over Jaylen Brown makes sense
The US National Team electing to bring on Boston Celtics point guard Derrick White to replace injured Los Angeles Clippers veteran forward Kawhi Leonard instead of star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown was the right call to some NBA analysts. Among them, we can count Charles Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, who recently sat down with the hosts of the CLNS Media “The Big Three … [Read more...] about Why Team USA replacing Kawhi Leonard with Derrick White over Jaylen Brown makes sense
Boston’s Jayson Tatum opens up on his early impressions of Cooper Flagg
A lot of NBA teams that are not the Boston Celtics are going to be playing ‘Capture the Flagg’ this coming 2024-25 NBA season in order to be in the mix to draft star NCAA prospect Cooper Flagg. The soon-to-be Duke star turned heads at recent US National Team practices for the 2024 Paris Olympics, including that of star Celtics forward and fellow Blue Devil alum Jayson … [Read more...] about Boston’s Jayson Tatum opens up on his early impressions of Cooper Flagg
The Boston Celtics have added Killian Tillie to their summer league roster
The Boston Celtics have added a familiar name to their roster for the NBA’s 2024 Las Vegas Summer League, big man Killian Tillie. Born in Paris, France, Tillie played professionally in Europe before being picked up by the Memphis Grizzlies as an undrafted free agent from the 2020 draft. Playing there and for the Memphis Hustle at the G League level ever since, the French … [Read more...] about The Boston Celtics have added Killian Tillie to their summer league roster