Nets swingman Ziaire Williams waived his right to veto a trade as part of his new two-year contract agreement with the Nets, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). A player who re-signs with his previous team on a one-year deal or a two-year deal that includes a second-year option is typically given an implicit no-trade clause, but a team can ask the player to give up that … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Z. Williams, Simmons, Celtics, Sixers
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An Al Horford resolution is imminent if latest report is true
Jonathan Kuminga is likely to sign his qualifying offer with the Warriors. He has until Oct. 1 to do so. … [Read more...] about An Al Horford resolution is imminent if latest report is true
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Leaves Hometown Door Open
Just a year removed from winning the 18th NBA championship in franchise history, the Boston Celtics are facing quite the uphill battle. Jayson Tatum‘s torn Achilles will keep him on the sidelines for the foreseeable future. Fellow leaders Jrue Holiday and Al Horford are expected to open next season with the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors, respectively. Sure, … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Leaves Hometown Door Open
No More Punishment for Buzzer-Beaters Gone Wrong in NBA
Starting next season, NBA box scores might look a bit different. Fans of the Boston Celtics love Payton Pritchard and his halftime buzzer beaters. Well, in 2025-26, he might be encouraged to take those shots even more. According to the latest reports, the NBA wants to change a rule so that end-of-quarter half-court shots, more popularly known as heaves, will not count towards a … [Read more...] about No More Punishment for Buzzer-Beaters Gone Wrong in NBA
What Celtics star Jaylen Brown said about potentially playing for hometown team
"This journey is not the end. It’s not the end for me. I’m looking forward to coming back stronger, so you just take this with your chin up." The post What Celtics star Jaylen Brown said about potentially playing for hometown team appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about What Celtics star Jaylen Brown said about potentially playing for hometown team
NBA passes new ‘heave’ rule that Payton Pritchard will love
The new rule will take effect in the NBA this season, following a successful test run during Summer League. The post NBA passes new ‘heave’ rule that Payton Pritchard will love appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about NBA passes new ‘heave’ rule that Payton Pritchard will love
Will any Celtics on a two-way deal earn a full-time roster spot this season?
The Celtics might enter this season with an open roster spot. Could that eventually go to one of their players on a two-way deal? … [Read more...] about Will any Celtics on a two-way deal earn a full-time roster spot this season?
Boston Celtics: Offseason Grade, How The 2025-26 Roster Was Built & Projection
The Boston Celtics have been one of the most successful teams in the NBA over the past decade. However, the Celtics’ expectations for the 2025-26 campaign are likely lower than championship or bust. The Cs won’t have superstar forward Jayson Tatum and have totally rebuilt their 2025 roster. Here is a look at their offseason and projection for the season. How The Celtics … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics: Offseason Grade, How The 2025-26 Roster Was Built & Projection
Turkey, Germany Advance To EuroBasket Quarterfinals
After trailing by a slim margin for the majority of the game, Turkey eventually defeated Sweden, 85-79, to advance to the quarterfinals of EuroBasket 2025, writes Semih Tuna of Eurohoops. The game was surprisingly competitive, considering Sweden went just 1-4 during the group phase while Turkey was 5-0, including Wednesday’s victory over Serbia. Rockets big man Alperen Sengun … [Read more...] about Turkey, Germany Advance To EuroBasket Quarterfinals