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The Phoenix Suns have been a surprisingly decent team in the Western Conference this season, and a big reason for their success has been the play of big man Aron Baynes. But the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t expect Baynes to actually play for the Suns at all. Phoenix acquired Baynes in a trade with the […]

Sitting at fifth place in the West, the Phoenix Suns have been off to a blazing hot start at 7-4. Led in part by offseason acquisition Aron Baynes, the center’s sniping from deep has been one of the most surprising feature’s of this year’s Phoenix team. The big New Zealander is knocking down 46.8 percent […]

There will be a reunion on Monday when the Phoenix Suns host the Boston Celtics, as Suns center Aron Baynes will face off against his old Celtics teammates. Boston forward Jaylen Brown, who called Baynes “crazy as hell,” is no doubt looking forward to seeing Baynes again despite his claim that the big man can […]

Since the NBA is a business about winning championships, players know better than to get upset when a teammate gets traded to another team. However, nothing can sever the bond Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has with Aron Baynes. The C’s will be playing the Phoenix Suns, and the match has the potential to be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly one of the teams who were hoping that the Phoenix Suns would buy out Aron Baynes this past summer, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Suns center Aron Baynes has emerged as a cornerstone piece for Phoenix early this season, supplying defense, leadership and, yes, shot-making. Phoenix acquired […]

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes has gotten off to a hot start this season. As a result, NBA execs think the Suns big man is going to get paid next summer, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic: Through 11 games, Baynes is averaging 15.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 46.8 percent 3-point shooting […]

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes ensured to check on the status of Stephen Curry following an odd three-man collision that caused the Golden State Warriors point guard to break his left hand on Thursday, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Curry pushed the ball in transition and attempted to finish between Baynes and forward Kelly […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley chimed in on the whole DeAndre Ayton situation, and how the prized Phoenix Suns big man has recently been suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-doping policy. Barkley, who himself is a Suns legend for the great things he did with the franchise during […]

Phoenix Suns and Australian national team center Aron Baynes suffered a strained groin at the FIBA World Cup, according to ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst: Of note for Phoenix Suns fans: 1. Ricky Rubio won World Cup MVP after a 20-point title game for Spain and is enjoying the greatest moment of his career at […]

Team USA forward Jayson Tatum is looking forward to an upcoming matchup against Australia, which means going against former teammate Aron Baynes, who was traded to the Phoenix Suns in the offseason. The two former teammates spent two years with the Boston Celtics and likely matched up against one another from time to time in […]

Phoenix Suns big man Aron Baynes is expecting a battle in the upcoming two games the Australian national team will endure against a younger rendition of Team USA, one that has been doubted and counted out after a wave of dropouts from this 2019 FIBA World Cup opportunity. Baynes noted the Americans won’t be an […]

Team USA is quickly approaching a back-to-back affair against the Australian national team, where Boston Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will see a familiar face in Aron Baynes. The Aussie mauler has always been fond of the two young players, who now embark in a mission to prove doubters wrong after more than […]

The Phoenix Suns were no strangers to making moves in the 2019 NBA Draft. Among their notable additions was that of former Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes. Rumors suggested that Phoenix could potentially be a stop-gap for Baynes. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, he is expected to be a part of the […]

The Boston Celtics are offering the $5.4 million of Aron Baynes’ expiring contract in hopes to create cap space, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With Kyrie Irving likely to opt out of the final year of his contract and Al Horford already having done so, moving Baynes without taking back any salary could get the […]

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes has exercised his $5.9 million player option for the 2019-20 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. This comes after it was reported earlier Wednesday that Kyrie Irving, as expected, turned down his $21.3 million player option in order to become a free agent. Baynes has been […]

Players on the Boston Celtics have been relatively quiet since being eliminated from the playoffs a couple of weeks ago. Aside from Terry Rozier’s appearance on ESPN’s First Take, everyone has kept their silence on what went wrong for the team this season. Aron Baynes felt this silence was too much. Baynes decided to speak […]

Boston Celtics big man Aron Baynes just completed his second season in Beantown, but the Aussie has a player option for next season. While Baynes could opt out of the $5.45 million option, he wants to remain in Boston: “I love Boston. Boston’s been great to me. My family is comfortable here,” Baynes said on […]

Celtics big man Aron Baynes is currently listed as questionable due to an ankle tweak. Despite that fact, Boston head coach Brad Stevens is expecting the New Zealand-born bruiser to be available for Tuesday night’s Game 2 matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jay King of The Athletic spoke with Stevens during Tuesday morning’s practice session: […]

The Boston Celtics embarrassed the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal duel on Sunday afternoon. The Celtics had answers for everything the Bucks threw at them, and the game was never in doubt for the Beantown team. The interior defense of Al Horford and Aron Baynes was crucial to Boston stifling […]

Not much went wrong for the Boston Celtics in their 112-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday afternoon. The Celtics applied tremendous defensive pressure the entire game, squeezing Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and collapsing the paint with their slashers. If there is any reason to be […]

The playoffs are just two weeks away, and we still have no idea who the Boston Celtics really are. Are they the team that routed the Golden State Warriors by 33 points at Oracle Arena earlier this month? Or are they the team that has lost home games to the Phoenix Suns and New York […]

Boston Celtics star Al Horford believes that Aron Baynes deserves more playing time and possibly a spot in their starting lineup moving forward. The veteran forward said that Baynes just makes their defense better based on how they played against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Baynes had a surprise start against the Cavaliers. While he […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens announced that Aron Baynes (left ankle sprain) and Gordon Hayward (concussion) will be available to play Sunday night against the San Antonio Spurs, while Al Horford (left knee soreness), Jayson Tatum (back contusion) and Robert Williams (back contusion) will be in street clothes. Update from Boston's Brad Stevens: Baynes […]

The Boston Celtics could have two key players available when they play the San Antonio Spurs, as head coach Brad Stevens is optimistic that Gordon Hayward and Aron Baynes could give it a go Sunday night. Brad Stevens said he would not rule out #Celtics Aron Baynes (ankle) and Gordon Hayward (concussion) being available for […]

The Boston Celtics are absolutely in that “every game means everything” part of the season. They’re currently fifth in the Eastern Conference, 0.5 games back from the Indiana Pacers for fourth. Therefore, it’s great news that Aron Baynes hasn’t been ruled out for Sunday’s match-up with the San Antonio Spurs. Stevens said Aron Baynes MRI […]

Boston Celtics big man Aron Baynes will be out yet again with another injury. He is expected to miss at least 2-4 weeks because of a Grade 2 ankle sprain. Brad Stevens said Aron Baynes has a Grade 2 ankle sprain. A recent Grade 2 comp would be Kyle Anderson in January. Missed 15 days […]

After missing the last 11 games due to a right foot contusion, Boston Celtics big man and fan favorite Aron Baynes may see a return to the court for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Houston Rockets: #NEBHInjuryReport Brad Stevens says Aron Baynes “has a good chance” to play this afternoon on a limited basis. His […]

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes has been listed as questionable against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Aron Baynes is upgraded to questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Rockets. Based on his progression, looks like he’ll either play in that one or Tuesday in Oakland against the Warriors. The Celtics’ backup center has been sidelined since […]

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes could be suiting up for the team’s Sunday afternoon matchup against the Houston Rockets. The 32-year-old big man is reportedly “very close” to returning from his foot injury, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Baynes hasn’t appeared in a game for Boston since Feb. 1 against the New York Knicks when […]

It is no secret that the Boston Celtics have dealt with their fair share of struggles in the 2018-19 NBA season. Fortunately, head coach Brad Stevens indicated that center Aron Baynes could be nearing a return to the court. Baynes suffered a foot injury prior to the all=star break. Stevens says he will be day-to-day […]

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes will likely be out until the All-Star break with a foot contusion, the big man told A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston: Aron Baynes (foot) said he'll likely be out until the all-star break. — A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) February 3, 2019 Baynes, who was previously ruled out for Sunday’s […]

Boston Celtics big man Aron Baynes will miss his team’s game on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a left foot contusion, the team announced on Twitter. #NEBHInjuryReport Aron Baynes (left foot contusion) is OUT tomorrow vs OKC. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 2, 2019 This is an especially inopportune time for the Celtics […]

On Monday, the Boston Celtics took care of business against the Brooklyn Nets, as the C’s secured a 112-104 home victory against the visiting Nets. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens appeared to be in a jovial mood following his team’s victory, as the 42-year-old coach decided to endow two of his players with an unlikely […]

The Boston Celtics managed to secure a late victory over the Brooklyn Nets thanks to an impressive showing from deep by guard Marcus Smart and center Aron Baynes. Head coach Brad Stevens even sarcastically labeled them as Boston’s version of the ‘Splash Brothers’ afterward. Smart and Baynes connected on six 3-pointers on the night. Stevens […]

After missing 13 consecutive games with a broken left hand, Boston Celtics big man Aron Baynes is available to play on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Aron Baynes suffered the injury against the Phoenix Suns on Dec. 19 and underwent surgery. #NEBHInjuryReport Aron Baynes and Marcus Smart have both been upgraded to available. — Boston […]

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes suffered a broken hand during his team’s recent loss to the Phoenix Suns, which will put him out 4-6 weeks. But the silver lining is that surgery on the hand was successful, according to the Celtics’ official Twitter account, and Baynes could return to the team as early as mid-January. […]

Boston Celtics big man Aron Baynes suffered a broken left hand Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns at home and will undergo surgery, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Aron Baynes has been diagnosed with a left fourth metacarpal fracture and is out indefinitely, according to the Celtics. Aron Baynes has been […]

The Boston Celtics have an embarrassment of riches. Whether you’re talking about their deep roster stacked with star talent or their four first-round draft picks in 2019, it’s clear that the Celtics have ample assets. But 2019 free agency could limit what Boston can do in the offseason. ESPN Insider Bobby Marks points out that Boston […]

Aron Baynes is out for the Boston Celtics’ Saturday night matchup with the Chicago Bulls, according to the team. Baynes is still suffering from a left ankle sprain he suffered on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks: Aron Baynes (ankle) will not play tonight vs. Chicago. #NEBHInjuryReport — Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 8, 2018 […]