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Kristaps Porzingis will not play for Latvia in the upcoming World Cup due to plantar fasciitis, he confirmed on social media. Porzingis, who recently underwent an MRI, added that the decision was made with the Latvia and Celtics coaching staffs. Without Porzingis, Davis Bertans is the only current NBA player on Latvia's roster. … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis To Miss World Cup Due To Plantar Fasciitis

The Boston Celtics have agreed to sign guard D.J. Steward to a non-guaranteed training camp contract. Steward is expected to compete for the Celtics open two-way spot. Steward went undrafted out of Duke at the 2021 NBA Draft. He's spent the last two seasons playing in the G League for the Stockton Kings, with a brief stop in Canada for two games. The last two offseasons have … [Read more...] about Celtics, DJ Steward Agree To Training Camp Deal

On Wednesday, news came out of Europe that Kristaps Porzingis might potentially miss the 2023 FIBA World Cup due to a foot injury. The Latvian Basketball association denied that this is the case in a tweet on Thursday. "There has been information that questions the participation of Kristaps Porzingis in the FIBA "‹"‹World Cup. LBS denies this information. Both the players' … [Read more...] about Latvian Basketball Denies Reports Kristaps Porzingis Is Injured

The NBA's Christmas Day schedule has leaked via Shams Charania of The Athletic, headlined by the Boston Celtics at the Los Angeles Lakers. Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets … [Read more...] about Lakers/Celtics, Heat/Sixers, Warriors/Nuggets Among Christmas Day Games

Wyc Grousbeck has no interest in selling the Boston Celtics in the near future. The Celtics were sold to a group led by Grousbeck back in 2002 for $360 million. "No thought of selling the team," said Grousbeck. "I did this for love and for Celtic pride, not for any price tags. Period." The Celtics are entering a period where they will be one of the NBA's highest spending teams. … [Read more...] about Wyc Grousbeck Has No Interest In Selling Celtics

The Boston Celtics have interest in re-signing Blake Griffin, sources tell Marc Stein of Substack. Griffin signed with the Celtics last October and appeared in 41 regular season games. It is unclear the level of interest Griffin has in continuing his NBA career. … [Read more...] about Celtics Remain Interested In Re-Signing Blake Griffin

Derrick White has only been with the Boston Celtics for a year-and-a-half, but he feels at home in Boston. So much so, that White recently said he'd be welcome to an extension with the Celtics. "I love being here in Boston. It would be cool to get an extension," White said. "We'll see what happens during that window, but I've loved my time in Boston so far and my focus right … [Read more...] about Derrick White: ‘Would Be Cool’ To Extend With Celtics

The supermax extension signed by Jaylen Brown with the Boston Celtics was widely reported to be for $304 million over five years. But in order for the deal to reach $304 million, it would have to start at $52.4 million in first-year salary, which assumes the cap will jump by the maximum possible 10 percent. The current projection for the 24-25 salary cap is $142 million, which … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown’s Supermax Extension Worth $288M Based On Current 24-25 Cap Estimate

The Boston Celtics waived Justin Champagnie, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Champagnie signed a two-year deal with the Celtics last season. His contract was set to be guaranteed for $50,000 if he remained on the roster after today. … [Read more...] about Celtics Waive Justin Champagnie