The Boston Celtics listed Jayson Tatum as doubtful against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday due to a sprained left ankle. Tatum suffered the injury on Monday against the Kings. Tatum said after the game that the ankle was "just sore." … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Doubtful Wednesday Versus Suns With Sprained Ankle
Jayson Tatum Leaves Celtics’ Win With Sprained Ankle, Says He’s ‘Just Sore’
Jayson Tatum left the Boston Celtics' 113-95 win over the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter with a sprained left ankle. Tatum said after the game that the ankle was "just sore" and that the Celtics are going to be "cautious." Joe Mazzulla was optimistic about the prognosis after the game. "I literally just asked him how he was doing, and he said, 'OK,'" Mazzulla said. … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Leaves Celtics’ Win With Sprained Ankle, Says He’s ‘Just Sore’
Bill Chisholm To Purchase Celtics At $6.1B Valuation
Bill Chisholm, managing partner of Symphony Technology Group, has reached an agreement to purchase the Boston Celtics at a $6.1 billion valuation. This is the largest sale of a North American sports franchise. Chisholm grew up on the North Shore of Massachusetts and is a lifelong Celtics fan. The Celtics had been put up for sale by the Grousbeck family this past summer. The … [Read more...] about Bill Chisholm To Purchase Celtics At $6.1B Valuation
Jaylen Brown Out At Least Two Games With Knee Injury
Jaylen Brown is set to miss at least two games due to a bone bruise with posterior impingement in his right knee. Brown missed the Celtics' game against the Jazz on Friday night and will miss Sunday's game against the Blazers. Brown will be re-evaluated on Monday. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Out At Least Two Games With Knee Injury
Outgoing Celtics Owner Wyc Grousbeck: Basketball Penalties Will Drive Changes, Not Tax Bill
Outgoing Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck said that neither he, nor incoming owner Bill Chisholm, will force changes to the team due to impending luxury tax bills. Grousbeck said it's restrictions on roster building as a second apron team that fill force Boston to make changes. "Let me put a pin in that balloon too," Grousbeck said when asked about the challenges of staying … [Read more...] about Outgoing Celtics Owner Wyc Grousbeck: Basketball Penalties Will Drive Changes, Not Tax Bill
Steve Pagliuca Critical Of Celtics’ Sale To William Chisholm
Longtime Boston Celtics owner Steve Pagliuca criticized the sale of the team to William Chisholm in an open letter. Pagliuca has been a co-owner since the Grousbeck family bought the team for $360 million in 2002 and was considered a favorite to take the majority ownership stake. Chisholm agreed to purchase the Celtics at a $6.1 billion valuation. Pagliuca laid out why he felt … [Read more...] about Steve Pagliuca Critical Of Celtics’ Sale To William Chisholm
Wyc Grousbeck To Remain Celtics CEO, Governor Through 2027-28 Season
Wyc Grousbeck will continue his role as the CEO and governor of the Boston Celtics through the 2027-28 season, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Bill Chisholm agreed to purchase the team for $6.1 billion on Thursday. Co-owners Grousbeck and Steve Pagliuca announced the sale of the Celtics shortly after the team won its 18th NBA title last June. It was the Grousbeck family's … [Read more...] about Wyc Grousbeck To Remain Celtics CEO, Governor Through 2027-28 Season
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Each Sit Against Nets With Right Knee Issues
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were each inactive for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Tatum sat with right knee tendinopathy, while Brown was out right right knee posterior impingement. The Boston Celtics had at least Tatum or Brown in all of their previous games this season. Boston entered the game 7.5 games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers and in second place in the … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Each Sit Against Nets With Right Knee Issues
Kristaps Porzingis Returns For Boston After Illness
Kristaps Porzingis returned to the lineup for the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Porzingis had been out for eight consecutive games due to an undetermined viral illness. Boston went 6-2 during their starting center's most recent absence. The Celtics and Porzingis will now hope to get the big man back up to speed over the final 15 games of the regular season. … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Returns For Boston After Illness