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The Dallas Mavericks have had a busy offseason thus far, eager to wipe away the stench of their terrible collapse to end the 2022-23 season. They maximized the 10th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, essentially acquiring Dereck Lively II (12th pick), Richaun Holmes, and Olivier Maxence-Prosper for the pick they tanked for last […]

The first weekend of NBA free agency has come and gone and with it most of the free agent money as well. Most of the top free agents have all agreed in principle to deals already as contracts cannot become official until July 6. Most of the best remaining free agents are the restricted free […]

As expected, most of the big names have already been plucked off the market in the first few days of NBA free agency. However, there are still a handful of notable players that remain unsigned. One of them is Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams, who according to reports, is still a highly sought-after player as […]

NBA Free Agency began on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET. and already, we have seen almost all the biggest names available this offseason come off the board. Fred VanVleet, Khris Middleton, Jerami Grant, Kyrie Irving, Kyle Kuzma and Draymond Green were given over $700 million combined and through the first hour of free agency […]

The Dallas Mavericks have made a few solid moves to upgrade their roster amid their desire to build a championship-caliber team around face of the franchise Luka Doncic. The primary and most noteworthy of those moves was their pre-trade deadline acquisition of All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who they re-signed for $126 million contract at the […]

Franchise building blocks firmly in place, the Charlotte Hornets are looking to improve the supporting cast around the newly extended LaMelo Ball and No. 2 overall draft pick Brandon Miller. As the restricted free agent market opens up, Charlotte is considering making an offer to Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams, according to Michael Scotto of […]

NBA free agency is approaching, and rumors are flying around the association. The Dallas Mavericks are at the forefront of those rumors and reports, as they have one of the biggest names on the market: Kyrie Irving. Dallas traded for Irving at the trade deadline, and he now enters unrestricted free agency. Retaining Irving needs […]

NBA free agency frenzy is just around the corner. The wee hours before the clock strikes 6 PM ET on June 30 seem to be the calm before the storm before all hell breaks loose. With that said, let’s give some last-minute free agency predictions for the Boston Celtics, who are looking to bounce back […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for a huge 2023 NBA free agency. Ever since the season ended, questions have been arising constantly in regards to the future of the organization. Many have been wondering aloud if the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era has run its course and is no longer a viable option […]

The Boston Celtics may have built a Big 3 after trading for Kristaps Porzingis, but Grant Williams admits losing Marcus Smart in the process was quite the blow for the franchise. Williams, whose future with the team remains in question as he heads to free agency this offseason, shared that losing Smart “hurts” Boston not […]

In the aftermath of the Boston Celtics’ trade for Kristaps Porziņģis, the departure of forward Grant Williams seemed like a foregone conclusion. However, the fourth-year Celtic hasn’t ruled out a return yet. In fact, he’d welcome one if there’s room on the roster, per Jay King of The Athletic. “Absolutely. It’s just a matter of […]

The Boston Celtics are hitting the trade market hard, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on the 2023 NBA Draft. Although the C’s have just one second-round draft pick for Thursday night, they’re reportedly trying to jump up to the first round. They currently hold the No. 35 pick, however, they could move up […]

UPDATE: The Celtics’ three-team deal for Kristaps Porzingis has reportedly “fallen apart.” The Clippers raised concerns about Malcom Brogdon’s injury status. The Boston Celtics are reportedly working on a three-team deal with the Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers to land star big man Kristaps Porzingis. If they are able to pull off the deal, however, it might […]

The Dallas Mavericks need to start putting a team around Luka Doncic that can be a winner for years to come. A nightmare season that was not saved by a midseason acquisition of Kyrie Irving has to be an anomaly and not the new norm if the Mavs want to keep Doncic for the long […]

NBA free agency hasn’t officially started, but multiple teams around the league are reportedly interested in Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams. The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent this summer once the Celtics make him a $6.2 million qualifying offer. However, there’s no guarantee he’ll stay in Beantown. The Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers and […]

As the Dallas Mavericks continue looking for ways to build around All-NBA guard Luka Doncic (and potentially All-Star guard Kyrie Irving as well), they may have identified a free agent target who not only fits cleanly within their starting lineup but who has an ideal level of familiarity with the organization as well: Harrison Barnes. […]

The Boston Celtics’ season has been over for multiple weeks, yet that doesn’t mean all their players have come to terms with it. Following a disappointing Game 7 performance against the underdog Miami Heat, the C’s were sent into the offseason in embarrassing fashion. Celtics forward Grant Williams still doesn’t fully understand how things went […]

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams underwent left hand surgery on Friday and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in September, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Williams, 24, is set to be a restricted free agent this offseason after not agreeing to terms on a contract extension with the Celtics before […]

Grant Williams is not the flashiest player ever. He doesn’t have highlight-reel hops or handles, and casual fans simply think he’s just taking up space on the court as an instigator for the Boston Celtics. However, every team needs their own version of Williams — a hard-nosed, unselfish player willing to do the little things […]

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was eager for a big payday earlier this season, yet it never came. The 24-year-old is now a restricted free agent and is reportedly being eyed by the rebuilding Orlando Magic. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports, Williams has been a potential target for the Magic as of late. […]

The Boston Celtics played with fire throughout the 2023 playoffs, and as a result, they got burned and are now in a crucial offseason. Ironically, the Celtics were scorched by the Miami Heat, as they almost mounted a miraculous comeback in the Eastern Conference Finals but came up just a game short. The Celtics could’ve […]

The 2022-23 season is over for the Boston Celtics, but it never really started for Danilo Gallinari. The veteran forward signed with the Celtics last summer on a two-year deal, yet before the regular season even began he suffered a brutal injury. While representing Italy in a September FIBA World Cup qualifier, Gallinari tore an […]

Anything can happen when a series goes to a Game 7 and after winning three straight elimination games, the Boston Celtics simply ran out of gas. The Miami Heat ran them out of their own building in the final game of the Eastern Conference Finals to advance to the 2023 NBA Finals. Boston’s season is […]

After starting out in an 0-3 hole during this year’s Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics have clawed their way back into the series and, now, are heading into a winner-take-all Game 7 against the Miami Heat Monday evening. Though the shamrocks have exhausted virtually all their energy and efforts to simply stave off elimination […]

After rebuilding and moving on from the nucleus of James Harden and Chris Paul, the Houston Rockets have been one of the worst teams in the NBA. They have been at the bottom of the pack, selecting top prospects like Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun toward early in the draft. Compared to […]

On their quest to defy history against the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics are trying to enjoy the ride after facing earlier adversity. None come as goofy and loved by the team as Grant Williams. Much like his nickname, Batman, he lives a double life as a good role player in-game and a chemistry builder […]

The Boston Celtics are down in the Eastern Conference Finals, but not out. Although they trail the Miami Heat 3-1 in the series, the Green Team showed some life following a season-saving Game 4 win. As elimination dawns once again, it’s time for some Celtics Game 5 predictions. Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown […]

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams caught a lot of flak for providing the Miami Heat with unnecessary ammo in Game 2, yet in a must-win Game 4 he ignored the outside noise and did his job. After going down 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics finally responded with a 116-99 win on Tuesday […]

The Boston Celtics managed to claim their first win of this year’s Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday night and, as a result, staved off a series sweep. After coming off easily their worst showing of the postseason, the C’s managed to put an end to Miami’s offensive escapades that saw them coming into Game 4 sporting […]

Before Game 3 between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, Cedric Maxwell had a few choice words about the Jimmy Butler and Grant Williams beef. In a clip by NBC Sports, Maxwell said: “If you’re afraid of Jimmy Butler, get a dog.” "If you're afraid of Jimmy Butler, get a dog" 🤣@cedricmaxwell81 weighs in on […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler had plenty of harsh words to say to the Boston Celtics after beating them on Friday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Little did fans know that he’s been trash talking Grant Williams, head coach Joe Mazzulla and Boston throughout the contest. To recall, Williams chirped at Butler […]

The Miami Heat’s Game 3 matchup in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals has turned into a virtual must-win situation for the Boston Celtics. With Miami leading the Heat-Celtics series 2-0, it’s time to make some Heat Game 3 predictions. The Heat have stunned the Celtics to open the Eastern Conference Finals, winning the first two […]

In the fourth quarter of Friday night’s Game 2 between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, Grant Williams got into a verbal altercation with star Jimmy Butler. Both players received technical fouls for jawing at each other, but this sequence came back to bite the Celtics, as the Heat finished the game on a 26-9 […]

Grant Williams is catching a ton of, well, heat over supposedly poking the bear in Jimmy Butler. The Miami Heat star and the Boston Celtics forward got into it for a moment midway through the fourth quarter of Game 2. From there, the game and effectively the series tilted the way of Miami. The Heat […]

The Boston Celtics held a nine-point lead thanks to a Grant Williams three-pointer with just over six minutes left in Game 2. From that point on, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat took over. The Heat outscored the Celtics 24-9 the rest of the way as Butler seemingly flipped the switch and hit several big […]

Veteran sports reporter Bill Simmons is not buying the talks that Grant Williams was the reason Jimmy Butler took over in Game 2 to power the Miami Heat over the Boston Celtics. For those who missed it, Williams and Butler had a heated exchange midway through the fourth quarter. The two had a war of […]

The Boston Celtics came out of the second half intermission with a single-minded goal of learning from their third quarter mistakes in Game 1. As a result, they took an eight-point lead into the fourth quarter, setting themselves up nicely for a strong finish to the contest to tie the series at one-game apiece. However, […]

It’s not as if Jimmy Butler needs any extra motivation to be the dominant force that he is for the Miami Heat. Well, Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams gave him just that in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. Unfortunately for Williams and the Celtics, it did not work out for […]

A sense of urgency is not only what the Boston Celtics need right now after falling to a 2-0 hole against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. For Grant Williams, they need to do so much more if they want to make it a competitive series. Williams issued a warning for the Celtics […]