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The Boston Celtics appear to be the "unofficial front-runner" for a potential trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant, according to executives that have spoken with Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Celtics have made Jaylen Brown the centerpiece of their offer for Durant. Brown is clearly the second best player on the Celtics and has made an All-Star Game. The Nets are … [Read more...] about Celtics Considered 'Unofficial Front-Runner' For Kevin Durant

Christmas Day is one of the marquee dates on the NBA calendar. The 2022 Christmas Day slate will reportedly feature eight 2022 playoff teams. The games schedule for the Christmas quintuple-header are: Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks Phoenix Suns at Denver … [Read more...] about NBA Christmas Day Games Set To Feature Eight 2022 Playoff Teams

The Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics have reportedly engaged in trade talks involving Kevin Durant. How far those talks have gone remains a subject of some debate. In their initial trade conversation, the Nets reportedly asked the Celtics to trade both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum in a deal for Durant. Boston was obviously not interested in trading both Brown and Tatum for … [Read more...] about Nets Initially Asked Celtics For Both Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum In Kevin Durant Trade

The relationship of Jaylen Brown with the Boston Celtics has been speculated about following a report that he was discussed in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant. Brown tweeted "smh" in response to the report on July 25th. According to a source, Brad Stevens and Ime Udoka communicate with Brown "all the time" and have keep him in the loop. The source also adds that … [Read more...] about Celtics Communicating With Jaylen Brown, Believe He Understands Situation

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux), Jared Weiss of The Athletic (@JaredWeissNBA) and Jared Dubin of FiveThirtyEight (@JADubin5) in-depth on the NBA's Atlantic Division. They discuss how the 76ers, Celtics, Nets, Raptors and Knicks fared in the off-season and predict the season to come, including projected finish, breakout players and rookies they are most excited to … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss and Jared Dubin On the Atlantic Division (Aug 2022)

Kevin Durant has interest in a trade to the Boston Celtics or Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell Ian Begley of SNY.tv. Durant was previously focused on the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat, who each likely lack the assets necessary to trade for him. The Celtics and Brooklyn Nets engaged last month on a trade centered around Durant for Jaylen Brown. The Nets have sought the inclusion … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Views Celtics, 76ers As Desirable Destinations

The Boston Celtics are projected to win 54.5 games next season, good for the highest projected win total at Caesars Sportsbook. The Suns have the second highest projected wins at 53.5 games, with the Warriors and Bucks at 52.5 games. The Celtics are also the favorite to win the title at Caesars. Posing a unique challenge due to trade rumors surrounding Kyrie Irving and Kevin … [Read more...] about Celtics Open With Highest Projected Win Total For 2022-23 Season At 54.5 Games

The Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics have reportedly engaged in trade talks involving Kevin Durant. How far those talks have gone remains a subject of some debate. In their initial trade conversation, the Nets reportedly asked the Celtics to trade both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum in a deal for Durant. To no one's surprise, Boston wasn't interested in such a deal. It doesn't … [Read more...] about Nets Initially Asked Celtics For Both Jaylen Brown And Jayson Tatum In Kevin Durant Trade

The Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat remain the most significant candidates to complete a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant at this venue, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. Boston's package centered on Jaylen Brown is seen as a viable deal. Joe Tsai and the Nets have privately made clear they will attempt to extract every last asset from a … [Read more...] about Celtics, Raptors, Heat Considered Most Likely Trade Candidates For Kevin Durant