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Jrue Holiday said that the Boston Celtics have already let him know that they'd want to discuss a contract extension and see him as a long-term part of the roster. Holiday currently has two years left on his deal, including a player option. Brad Stevens said that he plans to discuss an extension with Holiday as soon as the two sides are allowed. The deal for Holiday put the … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday: Celtics Communicated Desire To Discuss Contract Extension

The Boston Celtics and guard Payton Pritchard are discussing a contract extension. Pritchard is in the final season of his rookie scale deal. Boston and the fourth-year guard have until the start of the regular season to reach an agreement on an extension. If no deal is reached, the Celtics can make Pritchard a restricted free agent in the summer of 2024. Pritchard is expected … [Read more...] about Payton Pritchard, Celtics Discussing Extension

The Boston Celtics signed Kylor Kelley to an Exhibit 10 contract. Kelley's G League rights were recently acquired by the Maine Celtics, and he'll land there after the preseason. Kelley went undrafted out of Oregon State at the 2020 NBA Draft. He's played in the G League, as well as in Canada and Germany. In 21 games for Raptors 905 last season, the 7-foot center averaged 7.5 … [Read more...] about Kylor Kelley, Celtics Sign Exhibit 10 Contract

The Portland Trail Blazers moved fairly quickly in rerouting Jrue Holiday in a trade to the Boston Celtics after acquiring him last week from the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics traded two rotation players in Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams along with two future first round picks to acquire Holiday, which speaks to the type of trade market he had. The Celtics were joined by … [Read more...] about Heat, Clippers Were Other Two Teams Close On Trade With Blazers For Jrue Holiday

Wenyen Gabriel is finalizing a deal with the Boston Celtics, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Gabriel averaged 5.5 points and 4.2 rebounds for the Lakers last season. The Celtics traded Robert Williams to the Blazers earlier on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Wenyen Gabriel Finalizing Contract With Celtics

Jayson Tatum had his left, non-shooting, wrist heavily wrapped for a large chunk of last season. There was a thought Tatum might need offseason surgery on the wrist, but according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, the Celtics star opted against surgery. "(Tatum) went into the offseason thinking he might need surgery on his non-shooting wrist," Shelburne said. "(He) went to a bunch of … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Opted Against Offseason Wrist Surgery

The Los Angeles Clippers have continued to engage the Boston Celtics on a potential trade for Malcolm Brogdon this offseason, sources told Jared Weiss of The Athletic. The Clippers backed out of a trade for Brogdon in June to medical concerns. The Celtics pivoted to a trade where they send Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a deal to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. … [Read more...] about Clippers Remain Interested In Trading For Malcolm Brogdon

The Boston Celtics have signed wing Jordan Schakel to a training camp deal. Schakel will compete for a roster spot with Boston but will likely land with the Maine Celtics of the G League following the preseason. Schakel spent parts of the last two seasons with the Washington Wizards. He spent most of that time on a two-way contract with the Capital City Go-Go. In 50 total G … [Read more...] about Celtics Sign Jordan Schakel To Camp Deal

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens gave an encouraging update on the health of two key players, a week out from training camp. Stevens said both Kristaps Porzingis and Malcolm Brogdon are ready to go when camp kicks off next week. Porzingis has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, which kept him out of the FIBA World Cup for Latvia. The team's key … [Read more...] about Malcolm Brogdon, Kristaps Porzingis Ready For Start Of Celtics Training Camp