Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio has become a serious trade target for the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns. Both teams are looking for affordable upgrades to their rotation ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Fontecchio's second NBA season has gone far better than his first. The 6-foot-8 forward has become Utah's starting small forward. Fontecchio has averaged 8.9 points and … [Read more...] about Celtics, Suns Targeting Simone Fontecchio
Bulls Receive Trade Interest On Andre Drummond From Sixers, Celtics, Mavericks
The Chicago Bulls have received trade interest on Andre Drummond from the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. Drummond is widely considered the member of the Bulls most likely to be traded. The Sixers have a clear need at center with Joel Embiid out for an extended period. Drummond previously played for the Sixers. … [Read more...] about Bulls Receive Trade Interest On Andre Drummond From Sixers, Celtics, Mavericks
Jaylen Brown, Mac McClung, Jaime Jacquez, Jacob Toppin In 2024 Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA has announced the 2024 Slam Dunk participants headlined by Jaylen Brown and last year's winner Mac McClung. Joining Brown and McClung are Jaime Jacquez Jr. and Jacob Toppin. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Mac McClung, Jaime Jacquez, Jacob Toppin In 2024 Slam Dunk Contest
Celtics Acquire Jaden Springer From Sixers For 2nd Rounder
The Boston Celtics have agreed to acquire Jaden Springer from the Boston Celtics for a second round pick. Springer is averaging 4.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11.8 minutes over 32 games this season for the Sixers. Springer is signed through the 24-25 season. … [Read more...] about Celtics Acquire Jaden Springer From Sixers For 2nd Rounder
Celtics Trade Dalano Banton To Blazers
The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Dalano Banton to the Portland Trail Blazers for a heavily protected second round pick. Banton has appeared in 24 games with the Boston Celtics this season. Banton is represented by Aaron Turner. … [Read more...] about Celtics Trade Dalano Banton To Blazers
Celtics Acquire Xavier Tillman From Grizzlies For Two 2nd Rounders
The Boston Celtics have agreed to acquire Xavier Tillman from the Memphis Grizzlies for two second round picks. The Celtics had been seeking depth in the frontcourt. Boston will send a 2027 second rounder via the Atlanta Hawks and a 2030 second via the Dallas Mavericks. … [Read more...] about Celtics Acquire Xavier Tillman From Grizzlies For Two 2nd Rounders
Celtics Looking For Depth; Interested In Otto Porter, Lonnie Walker
The Boston Celtics are looking to upgrade their depth. Boston is working with limited resources, as their bigger salaries belong to key rotation players. That has the Celtics looking at more affordable options. Two players who have emerged as targets for the Celtics are Otto Porter Jr. of the Toronto Raptors and Lonnie Walker IV of the Brooklyn Nets. Porter has played in … [Read more...] about Celtics Looking For Depth; Interested In Otto Porter, Lonnie Walker
Jaylen Brown Considering Participating In Dunk Contest
Jaylen Brown is seriously considering participating in the Slam Dunk Contest this season in Indianapolis. Brown has been mulling over his decision over the past few weeks. The NBA hasn't had an All-Star compete in the Dunk Contest since Deandre Jordan in 2017. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Considering Participating In Dunk Contest
Celtics, Suns Interested In Jae’Sean Tate
The Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns have registered interest in Houston Rockets wing Jae'Sean Tate. Both Boston and Phoenix have been looking for rotation upgrades but are limited in what they can offer via trade. Tate makes $6.5 million this season, with a $7.1 million team option for 2024-25. That reasonable salary for this season is how Boston and Phoenix could deal for … [Read more...] about Celtics, Suns Interested In Jae’Sean Tate