Cameron Tabatabaie: Celtics injury report for Christmas Day at home against the Sixers: Jrue Holiday – Right Shoulder Impingement – QUESTIONABLE, Jayson Tatum – Illness (Non-Covid) – QUESTIONABLE, Derrick White – Right Hamstring Tightness – QUESTIONABLE
Source: Bluesky
Source: Bluesky
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Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics injury report for Christmas Day at home against the Sixers:
Jrue Holiday – Right Shoulder Impingement – QUESTIONABLE
Jayson Tatum – Illness (Non-Covid) – QUESTIONABLE
Derrick White – Right Hamstring Tightness – QUESTIONABLE – 4:38 PM
Celtics injury report for Christmas Day at home against the Sixers:
Jrue Holiday – Right Shoulder Impingement – QUESTIONABLE
Jayson Tatum – Illness (Non-Covid) – QUESTIONABLE
Derrick White – Right Hamstring Tightness – QUESTIONABLE – 4:38 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Celtics say Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum and Derrick White are all questionable for tomorrow’s game in Boston against Philadelphia. – 4:38 PM
The Celtics say Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum and Derrick White are all questionable for tomorrow’s game in Boston against Philadelphia. – 4:38 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Well, the Last 2-Minute Report says officials missed 1) a Jalen Suggs take foul call on Derrick White with 1:32 left and 2) a Trevelin Queen foul on Jaylen Brown as he attempted a 3-pointer with 7.5 seconds left and #Celtics down 4. Two pivotal misses. #Magic – 3:18 PM
Well, the Last 2-Minute Report says officials missed 1) a Jalen Suggs take foul call on Derrick White with 1:32 left and 2) a Trevelin Queen foul on Jaylen Brown as he attempted a 3-pointer with 7.5 seconds left and #Celtics down 4. Two pivotal misses. #Magic – 3:18 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum scratched, and #Celtics go cold late in loss to #Magic bostonglobe.com/2024/12/23/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 9:23 AM
Tatum scratched, and #Celtics go cold late in loss to #Magic bostonglobe.com/2024/12/23/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 9:23 AM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Magic 32-21 after a fast-paced 1Q. Brown 15, White 5, Pritchard 4; Suggs 7, Bitadze 6.
Tatum still listed as questionable; still not on bench with teammates. – 7:37 PM
#Celtics lead #Magic 32-21 after a fast-paced 1Q. Brown 15, White 5, Pritchard 4; Suggs 7, Bitadze 6.
Tatum still listed as questionable; still not on bench with teammates. – 7:37 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
I’m on Tatum Watch. Will let you know if he joins his teammates on the bench. #Celtics #Magic – 7:13 PM
I’m on Tatum Watch. Will let you know if he joins his teammates on the bench. #Celtics #Magic – 7:13 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum is still listed as questionable although we’re about to tip. Still in #Celtics locker room. #Magic. – 7:09 PM
Tatum is still listed as questionable although we’re about to tip. Still in #Celtics locker room. #Magic. – 7:09 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Al Horford is starting tonight in place of Jayson Tatum, who was a late addition to the injury report with a non-COVID illness. – 7:07 PM
Al Horford is starting tonight in place of Jayson Tatum, who was a late addition to the injury report with a non-COVID illness. – 7:07 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jayson Tatum downgraded to QUESTIONABLE tonight in Orlando with a non-COVID illness – 6:58 PM
Jayson Tatum downgraded to QUESTIONABLE tonight in Orlando with a non-COVID illness – 6:58 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
NEW @CLNSMedia — Some thoughts on #NBA MVP straw poll and Tatum/Mazzulla’s comments on his candidacy in Chicago.
We know Tatum’s capable of those nights. His ‘underrated’ impact is affirmed with 4th place. To get to 1, he’ll need greater consistency: clnsmedia.com/jayson-tatum-i… – 3:15 PM
NEW @CLNSMedia — Some thoughts on #NBA MVP straw poll and Tatum/Mazzulla’s comments on his candidacy in Chicago.
We know Tatum’s capable of those nights. His ‘underrated’ impact is affirmed with 4th place. To get to 1, he’ll need greater consistency: clnsmedia.com/jayson-tatum-i… – 3:15 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jayson Tatum showed he is MVP worthy Saturday night in Chicago bostonglobe.com/2024/12/22/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 12:44 PM
Jayson Tatum showed he is MVP worthy Saturday night in Chicago bostonglobe.com/2024/12/22/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 12:44 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Jayson Tatum join Larry Bird as only Celtics with 40+ point triple-doubles
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 12:04 PM
Watch Jayson Tatum join Larry Bird as only Celtics with 40+ point triple-doubles
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 12:04 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
New on BSJ: Jayson Tatum shows his full MVP potential without chasing MVP-level stats bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/12/22/jay… – 1:08 AM
New on BSJ: Jayson Tatum shows his full MVP potential without chasing MVP-level stats bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/12/22/jay… – 1:08 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 123, Bulls 98 – C’s rout Bulls behind Tatum’s monster triple-double
bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/12/21/bsj… – 11:53 PM
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 123, Bulls 98 – C’s rout Bulls behind Tatum’s monster triple-double
bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/12/21/bsj… – 11:53 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Jayson Tatum’s performance in the Celtic win in Chicago led the Sultan of Stat to put “historic night” in the subject line of his email.
And the Sultan isn’t easily impressed, because he’s, you know, the Sultan.
@DickLipe with the details and perspective that will astonish you: pic.x.com/CWfM6Oeb0J – 11:18 PM
Jayson Tatum’s performance in the Celtic win in Chicago led the Sultan of Stat to put “historic night” in the subject line of his email.
And the Sultan isn’t easily impressed, because he’s, you know, the Sultan.
@DickLipe with the details and perspective that will astonish you: pic.x.com/CWfM6Oeb0J – 11:18 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Kristaps Porzingis on Jayson Tatum: “He’s not a PR player. He doesn’t do everything just for PR. He actually plays the right way … he’s hungry for winning” – 10:55 PM
Kristaps Porzingis on Jayson Tatum: “He’s not a PR player. He doesn’t do everything just for PR. He actually plays the right way … he’s hungry for winning” – 10:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum tonight:
43 PTS
16 REB
10 AST
86 TS%
No player in NBA History has recorded this statline or better. pic.x.com/UIzakF9gEk – 10:02 PM
Jayson Tatum tonight:
43 PTS
16 REB
10 AST
86 TS%
No player in NBA History has recorded this statline or better. pic.x.com/UIzakF9gEk – 10:02 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Tatum checks out with 43 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists. First 40-point triple double by a Celtic since Larry Bird. – 9:59 PM
Tatum checks out with 43 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists. First 40-point triple double by a Celtic since Larry Bird. – 9:59 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Triple double for Jayson Tatum. His third career in the regular season. #Celtics #Bulls
40-15-10 – 9:56 PM
Triple double for Jayson Tatum. His third career in the regular season. #Celtics #Bulls
40-15-10 – 9:56 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Tatum has a monster triple double of 37 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists – 9:55 PM
Tatum has a monster triple double of 37 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists – 9:55 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum is about to check in, one assist from a triple double. #Celtics #Bulls – 9:53 PM
Tatum is about to check in, one assist from a triple double. #Celtics #Bulls – 9:53 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Tatum 3rd quarter: 18 points (7-8 fg, 4-5 3pt), 5 rebounds, 4 assists – 9:42 PM
Tatum 3rd quarter: 18 points (7-8 fg, 4-5 3pt), 5 rebounds, 4 assists – 9:42 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Bulls 61-54 at half. Tatum 16, Brown 15, Porzingis 12, White 6, Holiday 4; LaVine 11, Williams 11, Vucevic 8, Dosunmu 7.
3pt.: BOS 6-22; CHI: 9-25 – 9:02 PM
#Celtics lead #Bulls 61-54 at half. Tatum 16, Brown 15, Porzingis 12, White 6, Holiday 4; LaVine 11, Williams 11, Vucevic 8, Dosunmu 7.
3pt.: BOS 6-22; CHI: 9-25 – 9:02 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Celtics 61, Bulls 54 at half
LaVine, Williams 11 points each
Vucevic 8 pts, 6 rebs, 2 assists
Dosunmu 7 pts, 4 assists, 3 rebs
Tatum 16 pts, 9 rebs, 5 assists
Brown 15 pts
Porzingis 12 pts – 9:01 PM
Celtics 61, Bulls 54 at half
LaVine, Williams 11 points each
Vucevic 8 pts, 6 rebs, 2 assists
Dosunmu 7 pts, 4 assists, 3 rebs
Tatum 16 pts, 9 rebs, 5 assists
Brown 15 pts
Porzingis 12 pts – 9:01 PM
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If it’s not Valanciunas, Portland’s Robert Williams III stands as perhaps the most coveted center on this season’s trade market. He’s another player on the Lakers’ wishlist of bigs and renowned for his defensive presence. And because Williams is only in Year 3 of a four-year, $48 million deal, there’s been ongoing inbound interest for Portland to navigate despite Williams’ considerable injury history. Sources say that the Blazers, however, aren’t eager to part ways with Williams just yet. Portland has been bullish on Williams’ pick-and-roll partnership with the Blazers’ young guards since team officials, sources say, made acquiring Williams a priority as part of the return package for Jrue Holiday before the start of last season. If there’s any move coming in Portland’s crowded frontcourt — which also houses Deandre Ayton, Duop Reath, and recent No. 7 overall pick Donovan Clingan — it is not expected to come until much closer to the Feb. 6 deadline. -via marcstein.substack.com / December 19, 2024
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Tim Bontemps: Memphis left Jrue Holiday open repeatedly tonight, and he wound up going 4-for-17 from 3. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said it was a “bold” strategy for the Grizzlies to deploy, and said his message to Holiday was to keep shooting and that he was glad Boston saw that defense. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / December 7, 2024
Gary Washburn: Looks like Jayson Tatum is OUT with a non COVID illness. Not in starting lineup. #Celtics. -via Twitter @GwashburnGlobe / December 23, 2024
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Cameron Tabatabaie: Derrick White upgraded to available tonight against Memphis, per Celtics -via Bluesky / December 7, 2024
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