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Marcus Smart has signed a multi-year endorsement extension with Puma, reported Nick DePaula of ESPN. The endorsement covers both footwear and apparel. Smart averaged 12.1 points and 5.9 assists in 71 games last season. … [Read more...] about Marcus Smart Signs Multi-Year Endorsement Extension With Puma

The Boston Celtics are waiving Denzel Valentine, sources told Shams Charania and Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Valentine was waived to make room for Blake Griffin, who signed with the team on Friday. … [Read more...] about Celtics Waive Denzel Valentine To Make Room For Blake Griffin

Luke Kornet is expected to miss 1-2 weeks for the Boston Celtics after spraining his ankle in practice on Thursday. The Celtics recently signed Blake Griffin, who is likely to be the team's backup center to open the season. … [Read more...] about Luke Kornet To Miss 1-2 Weeks With Sprained Ankle

Blake Griffin has agreed a one-year, fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics. Griffin spent the past season and a half with the Brooklyn Nets. Griffin will give Boston depth in the frontcourt following the injuries to Robert Williams III and Danilo Gallinari. The Celtics now have 11 fully guaranteed contracts on their roster, though that number does not include Al … [Read more...] about Blake Griffin, Celtics Agree To Fully Guaranteed One-Year Deal

According to the findings of an independent law firm, Ime Udoka used crude language in his dialogue with a female subordinate prior to the start of an improper workplace relationship, which was an element that factored into his one-year suspension. The verbiage was especially concerning coming from a workplace superior, according to the findings. This reportedly contributes … [Read more...] about Report: Ime Udoka Used Crude Language With Subordinate Prior To Start Of Relationship

The Boston Celtics will not stand in the way of Ime Udoka becoming a coaching candidate with another team, sources tell ESPN. Rival teams are trying to gather a preliminary understanding of the full explanation for Udoka's season long suspension in preparing for evaluating him for future coaching employment. Udoka had an improper workplace relationship with a woman, who he … [Read more...] about Celtics Won't Stand In Way Of Ime Udoka Becoming Candidate For Another Team

Jay Larranaga has decided to remain on the coaching staff of Tyronn Lue with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Boston Celtics were granted permission to speak with Larranaga this week following the yearlong suspension of Ime Udoka. Larranaga decided to remain with the Clippers. Larranaga was previously an assistant coach with the Celtics. … [Read more...] about Jay Larranaga Decides To Remain With Clippers Amid Interest From Celtics

The Boston Celtics are seeking permission to talk to Los Angeles Clippers assistant Jay Larranaga about joining Joe Mazzulla's staff this season, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Larranaga was with the Celtics organization for nine seasons before joining the Clippers in 2021. … [Read more...] about Celtics Seeking Permission To Speak To Jay Larranaga About Joining Joe Mazzula's Staff

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Jared Weiss of The Athletic (@JaredWeissNBA) go in-depth on the Boston Celtics. They discuss Ime Udoka's shocking suspension and its effect on this season, Robert Williams' extended absence, Grant Williams' contract negotiations and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss On The Celtics (Sep 2022)