Anthony Davis and Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 1 of the regular season. Davis averaged 34.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks as the Los Angeles Lakers went 3-0. Tatum averaged 33.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists as the Boston Celtics went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum Named NBA Players Of Week 1
Lonnie Walker Not On Maine Celtics Training Camp Roster
Lonnie Walker IV was not included on the Maine Celtics initial training camp roster. The G League Celtics will start training camp this week, ahead of their season opener on November 8. Walker attended training camp with the Boston Celtics on an Exhibit 10 contract. The veteran guard was waived before any portion of his contract became guaranteed. Walker had spoken previously … [Read more...] about Lonnie Walker Not On Maine Celtics Training Camp Roster
Opening Night Doubleheader Averages 2.95M Viewers On TNT
The NBA's opening night doubleheader on Tuesday averaged a 1.6 rating with 2.95 million viewers on TNT. The viewership is up 6% from last year. The Celtics-Knicks game averaged 3.01 million viewers, with the Timberwolves-Lakers averaging 2.91 million viewers. The Celtics-Knicks game was the most-viewed early window game on opening night since 2017. … [Read more...] about Opening Night Doubleheader Averages 2.95M Viewers On TNT
Jayson Tatum: We Have To Get Better One Game At A Time
Jayson Tatum admits a weight was lifted when the Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals. Tatum knew he'd never be among the Celtics best players without winning a championship. "To be a part of Celtics history, you have to have won a championship. We have 18 now. All the best players here have won a championship," Tatum said. "You are held to the highest standard. You at least … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum: We Have To Get Better One Game At A Time
Celtics Waive Jordan Schakel
The Boston Celtics waived wing Jordan Schakel. Schakel was signed to a non-guaranteed camp contract. The expectation is for Schakel to join the Maine Celtics of the G League. In 24 games for Boston's G League affiliate, the 6-foot-6 wing averaged 12.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. … [Read more...] about Celtics Waive Jordan Schakel
Hason Ward, Celtics Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
The Boston Celtics have signed Hason Ward to an Exhibit 10 deal. Ward, who is represented by agent Drew Kelso, went undrafted in 2024 out of Iowa State. After his college career concluded, Ward played in 13 games in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Ward averaged 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds in 12.9 minutes over 13 games. … [Read more...] about Hason Ward, Celtics Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
Celtics Waive Lonnie Walker IV
The Boston Celtics are waiving guard Lonnie Walker IV. Boston had signed Walker to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract earlier this offseason. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla praised Walker's work with the team during training camp and the preseason. However, keeping the veteran guard would have cost the Celtics $11 million in salary plus tax penalties. Walker recently said he … [Read more...] about Celtics Waive Lonnie Walker IV
Celtics Waive Ron Harper Jr, Jay Scrubb, Hason Ward
The Boston Celtics waived wing Ron Harper Jr, guard Jay Scrubb and center Hason Ward. All three players were signed to non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts. Harper, Scrubb and Ward are all expected to join the Maine Celtics for the upcoming G League season. Boston has yet to make a decision on the status of guard Lonnie Walker IV for the upcoming season. Walker is signed to an … [Read more...] about Celtics Waive Ron Harper Jr, Jay Scrubb, Hason Ward
Celtics Waive Dmytro Skapintsev
The Boston Celtics waived center Dmytro Skapintsev. Boston signed Skapintsev to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal earlier this offseason. Skapintsev is expected to join the Maine Celtics of the G League for the upcoming season. … [Read more...] about Celtics Waive Dmytro Skapintsev