Danilo Gallinari has been diagnosed with a torn left meniscus. Gallinari was injured while playing for Italy in a World Cup Qualifier against Georgia on Saturday. The extent of the tear has yet to be released. The chosen surgical options have also not been released. Meniscus tears have different ways they can be handled. Each comes with a different timeline for the player to … [Read more...] about Danilo Gallinari Has Torn Left Meniscus
Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, One FRP From Celtics Was Best Offer Nets Received For Kevin Durant
When the Brooklyn Nets agreed to accommodate Kevin Durant's trade request on the eve of free agency, they expected to receive overwhelming trade offers. "The best offer I'm told that the Nets had on the table was from the Celtics," said Shams Charania of The Athletic on the Rich Eisen Show. "Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and a first round pick." On the evening of Durant's trade … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, One FRP From Celtics Was Best Offer Nets Received For Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum Played Through Wrist Fracture Last Season
In a recent interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said he played with a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist at the end of last season. Tatum said he injured the wrist with about two months to play in the regular season. The Boston star said he reinjured the wrist in the second round of the playoffs when he was fouled by Giannis … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Played Through Wrist Fracture Last Season
Jayson Tatum: 'I Was Miserable' After NBA Finals Loss
Jayson Tatum was candid in a wide-ranging interview with Bleacher Report's Taylor Rooks. One thing Tatum talked about was how his Boston Celtics losing to the Golden State Warriors left him miserable for days afterward. "Those three, four days afterward, I was miserable," Tatum said. "I really, really was. It took some time to kinda get out of that funk and just enjoy my life, … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum: 'I Was Miserable' After NBA Finals Loss
Denzel Valentine, Celtics Agree To Camp Deal
The Boston Celtics and free agent wing Denzel Valentine have agreed to a training camp deal. Valentine ended last season playing for the Maine Celtics of the G League. Valentine is entering his seventh NBA season. He was with the Chicago Bulls for the first five seasons of his career. Last season, Valentine spent 22 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers and two with the Utah Jazz … [Read more...] about Denzel Valentine, Celtics Agree To Camp Deal
Celtics Have Yet To Include Marcus Smart, Robert Williams In Trade Offer To Nets
The Boston Celtics have yet to include Marcus Smart or Robert Williams in a proposal to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Celtics are viewed around the league as the "clear cut-answer as the team that has the ingratiates to make a deal with Brooklyn happen." When the Celtics offered Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and a first round … [Read more...] about Celtics Have Yet To Include Marcus Smart, Robert Williams In Trade Offer To Nets
No Long-Term Concerns With Robert Williams' Knee
Robert Williams had to have knee surgery in late-March after tearing the meniscus in his left knee. Williams then seemed to rarely be at full health when he returned during the Boston Celtics NBA Finals run. The good news is that there are no long-term concerns for Williams' knee. No further surgery was deemed necessary after the Finals. Williams was told to get plenty of rest, … [Read more...] about No Long-Term Concerns With Robert Williams' Knee
Celtics Not Close To Kevin Durant Trade
The Boston Celtics have been rumored to be interested in making a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant. In some circles, Boston has even been considered the favorite to land Durant. However, recent reporting is that Boston isn't close to dealing for the Nets superstar. In fact, the Celtics and Nets haven't even had any trade discussions of substance. Brooklyn is … [Read more...] about Celtics Not Close To Kevin Durant Trade
Sixers At Celtics Rounds Out Opening Night On October 18
The Philadelphia 76ers will play at the Boston Celtics to open the NBA season on October 18, reported Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Lakers will be at the Warriors in the second game. In addition, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports! reported that Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves will face the Jazz on October 21 in Minnesota. The league also announced its 5-game Christmas slate … [Read more...] about Sixers At Celtics Rounds Out Opening Night On October 18