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Wyc Grousbeck on Celtics sale: It’s underway, there’s a lot of interest

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Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck, whose family is in the middle of selling its controlling stake in the franchise, said Thursday that not only does he continue to plan to run the team for the next three years, but he believes they could repeat as champions this season. “It’s underway. There’s a lot of interest,” Grousbeck said of the sale on a conference call with reporters … [Read more...] about Wyc Grousbeck on Celtics sale: It’s underway, there’s a lot of interest

Atlantic Notes: Maxey, Brown, Tatum, Knicks, Barnes

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Sixers All-Star point guard Tyrese Maxey explained his thinking behind some of the comments he made during a team meeting on Monday, writes Tony Jones of The Athletic. Philadelphia had fallen to a 2-11 record after losing to the Heat and former Sixers star small forward Jimmy Butler. Maxey reportedly called out All-NBA Philadelphia center Joel Embiid for tardiness issues and … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Maxey, Brown, Tatum, Knicks, Barnes

Mazzulla ball strikes again

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Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Boston drained 22 three-pointers in their 120-117 win against the previously undefeated Cavaliers Entering Tuesday night, the Celtics led the NBA in three pointers attempted per game (51.1) and three pointers made per game (18.9). They take a lot of threes and make a lot of threes. Tuesday night was no different. In … [Read more...] about Mazzulla ball strikes again

Smith vs. Taylor: two perspectives that shape how I watch the NBA

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images An emotional fan meets an analytical one as I navigate the highs, lows, and nuances of being a Celtics fan and NBA observer. Note: This article is a translation of an earlier piece written in French for QiBasket. Since I started writing for CelticsBlog, I think I’ve finally understood the way I watch the NBA. I’ve been … [Read more...] about Smith vs. Taylor: two perspectives that shape how I watch the NBA

Payton Pritchard and the art of annoyance

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Chris Torres/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Payton Pritchard has turned himself into an annoying defender, and that’s good news for the Celtics. You know that feeling when you get a rock in your shoe? Or how about when you can’t find your keys? Or the fly that’s constantly buzzing around you, lands in your ear and you accidentally push … [Read more...] about Payton Pritchard and the art of annoyance