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The Charlotte Hornets eventually won the Gordon Hayward sweepstakes, though the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers both did their best to sign Hayward. Zach Lowe of ESPN said on The Lowe Post the Celtics and Pacers each offered Hayward four-year deals north of $100 million: “You want to clown the contract?” Lowe said, via RealGM. […]

It’s a good day in the city of Boston as the Boston Celtics finally put their money where their mouths are and extended swingman Jayston Tatum with a huge 5-year max deal worth $195 million. With the way things stand, the Celtics will be moving forward with both Tatum and teammate Jaylen Brown leading the […]

On the same day 2017 NBA Draft classmate Donovan Mitchell received his new deal, Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum has reportedly reached his own max contract extension, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Tatum gets the full designated rookie max extension, with the All-NBA escalators that'll take it near $200M, sources said. Tatum's agent Jeff […]

For the first time in his NBA career, Tristan Thompson is on the move and will join a different team when the season starts. The 29-year-old Thompson reportedly agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal with the Boston Celtics after spending his first nine seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Because Thompson also happens to be […]

Veteran point guard Jeff Teague is headed to the Boston Celtics on a one-year deal, per Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. Teague will back up All-Star Kemba Walker at the point guard spot. The Celtics will sign Jeff Teague to a one-year deal, according to a league source. — Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) November 22, […]

Veteran big man Tristan Thompson is signing with the Boston Celtics, ending his run with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports broke the news, while Joe Vardon of The Athletic provided the contract details. Free agent center Tristan Thompson has reached an agreement with the Boston Celtics, his agent @RichPaul4 of @KlutchSports tells […]

Gordon Hayward penned a parting message to the Boston Celtics on Saturday after his agreement with the Charlotte Hornets became public. In the message, Hayward thanked his Celtics teammates and all Boston fans for the support they showed him in his three-year run with the Cs. The swingman also said he’s excited to get to […]

Former Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward’s wife sent out a message on social media right after her husband signed a massive free-agent deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Robyn Hayward said, “Contrary to the media in Boston, I have really enjoyed my time there and the relationships I made.” Robyn Hayward: “Contrary to the media […]

After exercising his player option with the Boston Celtics on Thursday, Enes Kanter is reportedly on the move to the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-team deal including the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Kanter reunites with his former team that he left for the Celtics in 2019. Portland is acquiring Boston's Enes […]

In a tweet that was sent out on Friday morning, Marc Stein of The New York Times noted that the Pacers are still working on ways to complete a sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics that would bring Gordan Hayward to his home state of Indiana. The Pacers are believed to be one of several […]

As it turns out, Boston Celtics stud Jaylen Brown is actually a big sports film buff. In a recent spot for GQ, the 24-year-old broke down a number of key moments from some of the most iconic basketball movies of all time, including that famed Timo Cruz scene from Coach Carter. Here’s a link to […]

It’s looking more and more like Gordon Hayward has already packed his things and is on his way out of the Boston Celtics. After officially opting out of his $34 million player option for the C’s, it’s now being reported that Hayward has indeed played his last season in Boston. Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated […]

The Boston Celtics signed Kemba Walker to a lucrative contract just last summer. Would they really be willing to move him just over a year later? Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated thinks the trade chatter surrounding Walker is all smoke. Mannix said the Celtics remain high on Walker during an appearance on the “Dale & […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter decided Thursday to exercise his $5 million player option for the 2020-21 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Ahead of the 2019-2020 season, Kanter chose to ink a two-year, $9.7 million deal with the Celtics. The former third overall pick of the Utah Jazz joined Boston […]

After working with the Boston Celtics to extend his player option deadline until Thursday, Gordon Hayward has opted out of his $34 million player option, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent, according to The Athletic’s Sham Charania. Celtics’ Gordon Hayward has opted out of his $34M deal for the 2020-21 season and will […]

Gordon Hayward did the unthinkable on Thursday, opting out of his contract with the Boston Celtics to test the open free agency market this offseason. Hayward, who signed a four-year, $127.8 million contract with the Celtics in 2017, was set to make $34,187,085 in 2020-21 if he picked up his player option. The former Utah Jazz […]

The New York Knicks were thought to be chasing a star point guard this offseason. But with Chris Paul going to the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets seemingly content to retain Russell Westbrook (for now), the Knicks might miss out on their chance to acquire a star point guard. That does not, however, mean […]

Many Boston Celtics fans are wondering why Danny Ainge hasn’t tried to trade for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden, who is reportedly unhappy in Clutch City. As it turns out, the Celtics actually did some research on a possible Harden trade and were told to stay away from the 2018 MVP, per Steve Bulpett of […]

If Gordon Hayward picks up his 2020-21 player option with the Boston Celtics, he could get traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Andre Drummond, per Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Hayward’s player option is worth $34.2 million. Drummond has already exercised his player option for the 2020-21 season. “Something I’ve been hearing across the league […]

The 2020 NBA Draft came and went on Wednesday evening, with some of the more polarizing teams receiving grades for the unfolding events. While the draft had plenty of buildup as one of the most uncertain classes prepared to hear their names called on Wednesday, weeks of trade chatter and the possibility of multiple teams […]

Gordon Hayward has until 5 p.m. ET on Thursday to decide on whether or not he wants to opt-in with the Boston Celtics in 2020. While Hayward mulls over his options, Brad Stevens made it clear that he’s just a phone call away for the veteran forward. “I mean, he knows us, he knows me, […]

The Boston Celtics had no less than three first-round picks coming into Wednesday night’s draft, and they decided to use one of them on 6-foot-6 small forward Aaron Nesmith. The C’s used their 14th pick on Nesmith, and head coach Brad Stevens has spoken out about this recent development. Stevens expressed his confidence in Nesmith’s […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have pulled the trigger on a draft day trade that allowed them to acquire the services of TCU senior Desmond Bane. In exchange, Memphis have sent a future draft pick to the Boston Celtics. This report comes via NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic: Sources: Memphis via Boston is selecting Desmond […]

Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics have been quite involved in trade talks ahead of Wednesday night’s NBA Draft. The Celtics reportedly offered Gordon Hayward and all of their first-round picks to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Jrue Holiday before the Pelicans sent Holiday to the Milwaukee Bucks. Wednesday, it was reported that […]

The Boston Celtics continue their efforts to move up in the 2020 NBA Draft. According to a report from Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Celtics are trying to get into the top three. As it stands now, Boston has three first-round picks (14th, 26th and 30th). It’s not clear what sort of […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has apparently joined the Boston Celtics — at least according to his Wikipedia page. Hackers decided to take aim at the 24-year-old’s Wiki profile, and as expected, hilarity ensued. Even Turner himself seemed to have been amused by the not-so-minor tweaks on his bio. The Hackers started things off […]

Before actually being drafted, some prospects already have a good idea which team will pick them. Since months before the draft, some of these players are invited by NBA teams for workouts and interviews. For Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, he thought that he’d get picked by the Boston Celtics. In a recent Instagram Live […]

James Harden seems to be available for trade as the Houston Rockets enter a new era. Multiple teams have been discussed as possible landing spots. Despite the Boston Celtics not being listed as a destination, the Celtics have no interest in acquiring Harden, per the Boston Herald’s Mark Murphy. Per league source on the Celtics' […]

Boston Celtics veteran swingman Gordon Hayward had his $32.4 million player option deadline on Tuesday extended, sparking a debate over a potential deal. Now the upstart Atlanta Hawks have emerged as a possible destination. Per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Hawks are “in play” for the 30-year-old Hayward. Yahoo Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are […]

The Chicago Bulls desperately need a point guard next to shooting guard Zach LaVine, which is why the team reportedly reached out to the Boston Celtics about a Kemba Walker trade, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Walker signed a four-year, $140.8 million maximum contract with the Celtics in the summer of 2019 as part […]

The Boston Celtics came that close to acquiring Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. Holiday is headed to the Bucks after Milwaukee agreed to send Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and five draft picks to the Pelicans. It was a massive deal in terms of draft capital, especially because the picks include swaps that favor […]

Gordon Hayward and the Boston Celtics are working to extend the deadline on the small forward to decide on his $34.2 million player option for the 2020-21 season from Tuesday at 5 p.m. to Thursday afternoon, per Zach Lowe of ESPN. If Hayward declines his lucrative player option, he’ll become an unrestricted free agent and […]

Not so long ago, it seemed merely a formality Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward would pick up his $34.2 million option for the 2020-21 season. However, there is a growing possibly Hayward could decline the option in pursuit of a new, long-term deal. Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald  reported Hayward’s apparent indecisiveness could lead him […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were extremely active on Monday, as they pulled the trigger on two big trades that are expected to have a significant impact on the coming season. One of which was their coup on Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans — something that Boston Celtics fans are feeling strongly about. Prior to […]

With around a month left before the start of the 2020-21 NBA season, teams are beginning to release their City Edition jerseys on social media. The Boston Celtics have yet to officially release their jersey design for the upcoming campaign, but leaks have made their waves all over the internet. With the leaks coming out, […]

After another failed bid to reach the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics are eager to reload their weapons in preparation for another playoff run in the 2020-2021 NBA season. However, they are reportedly not putting their attention solely on upgrading the center position which has already linked them to acquiring notable big men in the […]

The Boston Celtics were only a few games away from making the NBA Finals in 2020, yet they have three first round picks in the 2020 NBA Draft. If the Cs decide to keep all of their picks, they’ll be picking at 14, 26 and 30. Just days away from the draft, the Celtics are […]

Since joining the Boston Celtics as an undrafted rookie last season, Tacko Fall has emerged as an absolute fan favorite. He may not exactly be the most important player on the squad, but he’s definitely well-loved by Boston fans all over. Just recently, Fall reaffirmed his loyalty to the Celtics, saying how he’d like to […]

The New York Knicks reportedly have trade interest in Gordon Hayward if the Boston Celtics decide to move him, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Hayward has a player option for the 2020-21 season worth $34,187,085. There have been rumors going around that the former Utah Jazz All-Star could decline it and enter unrestricted free […]