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The Boston Celtics painted Bill Russell's no. 6 into the free throw lane as part of a season-long tribute. The team plans to honor Russell in several other ways this season. They already have tributes planned for opening night and February 12, which would have been his 89th birthday. The Celtics will also wear Russell-inspired jerseys in several games and will include a special … [Read more...] about Celtics Paint Bill Russell's No. 6 In Free Throw Lane For Season-Long Tribute

Robert Williams is undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and is expected to need four to six weeks for recovery. Williams is expected to return early in the regular season. Williams underwent meniscus surgery in March and returned for the playoffs. Williams emerged as one of the best defensive centers in the NBA this past season. … [Read more...] about Robert Williams Out 4-6 Weeks With Surgery On Left Knee

The Boston Celtics have signed Justin Jackson, Jake Layman and Denzel Valentine. All three are expected to have signed non-guaranteed, training camp contracts. Jackson appeared in seven NBA games between the Celtics and Phoenix Suns last season. Jackson also played in 28 games for the Texas Legends of the G League. Jackson averaged 22.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists for … [Read more...] about Celtics Sign Justin Jackson, Jake Layman, Denzel Valentine

The Boston Celtics are not expected to sign Carmelo Anthony before training camp, sources told Brian Robb of masslive.com. The news comes on the heels of reports last week that the team could consider signing Anthony to replace Danilo Gallinari. The Celtics reportedly want to give their internal replacements an opportunity to replace Gallinari. Robb adds that the Celtics … [Read more...] about Celtics Not Expected To Bring In Carmelo Anthony Before Training Camp

The Boston Celtics could consider signing Carmelo Anthony as they will likely be without Danilo Gallinari for the entire 22-23 season. "This is starting to gain some traction because Anthony may be the best shooting forward left on the market, and he has shown to be productive offensively despite his age," writes Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. Anthony averaged 13.3 points … [Read more...] about Carmelo Anthony To Celtics 'Starting To Gain Some Traction'

Jayson Tatum is set to get his first signature sneaker release through Jordan Brand, reported Nicholas Vlahos of Sole Retriever. The sneaker is tentatively called the Jordan Tatum 1. Tatum wore several player edition Jordan sneakers throughout the 2022 season. There are no leaked silhouettes for the sneaker thus far, but three colorways have been announced titled "Zoo," "St. … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum To Get Jordan Brand Signature Sneaker Release In Summer 2023

The Boston Celtics are able to apply for a $3.2 million Disabled Player Exception for Danilo Gallinari, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. Gallinari, who signed a two-year deal with the Celtics this offseason, was recently diagnosed with a torn ACL. The Celtics can sign, trade, or claim a player on a one-year contract if they have an open roster spot. … [Read more...] about Celtics Able To Apply For $3.2M Disabled Player Exception For Danilo Gallinari

Danilo Gallinari has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee. Gallinari previously suffered a torn ACL in the same knee in 2013. Gallinari was previously diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Gallinari suffered the injury while playing for Italy in a World Cup qualifier. Gallinari signed a two-year deal with the Boston Celtics this offseason. … [Read more...] about Danilo Gallinari Diagnosed With Torn ACL In Left Knee

Danilo Gallinari of the Boston Celtics suffered a knee injury while playing for the Italian National Team in World Cup qualifiers. Gallinari was injured in the fourth quarter of a FIBA World Cup Qualifier against Georgia. Gallinari was driving to the basket when his left knee appeared to buckle. He was removed from the game after preliminary treatment on the sideline. Italy's … [Read more...] about Danilo Gallinari Suffered Knee Injury; MRI Set For Sunday