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The Charlotte Hornets have received permission to interview multiple current assistant coaches for their head coaching vacancy. The Hornets are looking for a replacement at head coach for Steve Clifford. • David Adelman, Denver Nuggets • Jordi Fernandez, Sacramento Kings • Charles Lee, Boston Celtics • Kevin Young, Phoenix Suns … [Read more...] about Hornets To Interview Charles Lee, David Adelman, Jordi Fernandez, Kevin Young

Rajon Rondo has announced his retirement from the NBA after 16 seasons. During an appearance on the "All the Smoke" podcast, Matt Barnes asked Rondo if he was done in the NBA. "Absolutely," said Rondo. "Yeah, I'm done. I can't. I'd rather spend time with my kids." Rondo is 38 and last played during the 21-22 season with the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers. "What a … [Read more...] about Rajon Rondo Announces He’s Retired From NBA

Derrick White and Anthony Davis have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 22. White averaged 20.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 8.8 assists as the Boston Celtics went 4-0. Davis averaged 27.0 points and 16.7 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Derrick White, Anthony Davis Named NBA’s Players Of Week 22

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is dealing with what he called a "dead arm". Holiday was injured when he got caught in a double screen against the Washington Wizards last Sunday. Since then, Holiday has miss three consecutive games. Holiday said "I'm feeling something, for sure" when asked about the injury. He's received medical attention, but the best thing for the injury is … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday Experiencing ‘Dead Arm’

Jayson Tatum reached the NBA's 65-game threshold in order to become eligible for postseason awards, reported Bobby Marks of ESPN. Tatum is already eligible for a supermax extension after being named to the All-NBA team in 2022 and 2023. Tatum could sign a five year, $315 million extension, the largest in league history. … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Reaches 65-Game Criteria, Eligible For Postseason Awards

Jayson Tatum missed Monday's game for the Boston Celtics against the Detroit Pistons due to a right ankle injury. Tatum has now missed three games this season. … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Misses Monday’s Game Due To Right Ankle Injury

The Boston Celtics became the first team in the NBA to clinch a playoff spot following their 127-112 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Celtics, who are tied for the fourth-best net rating in NBA history at 11.3, are now 16 games ahead of the sixth seed. The Celtics are on pace for the franchise's first 60-win season since 2008-09 and have won 15 out of their last 17 … [Read more...] about Celtics Become First NBA Team To Clinch Playoff Spot

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis are now ineligible for NBA awards this season. Mitchell missed his 18th game for Cleveland on Monday night vs the Phoenix Suns. Porzingis missed his 18th game for Boston on Monday night at the Portland Trail Blazers. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, players can miss no more … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell, Kristaps Porzingis Join Growing Ineligible List For NBA Awards

Host Danny Leroux and Keith Smith of Spotrac discuss the NBA season so far. They discuss the Celtics' high-profile week, how the second apron will shape the next few seasons, teambuilding and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Keith Smith On The Season So Far (Mar 2024)