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The Boston Celtics have been active this offseason, and they recently checked off the biggest item on their to-do list by signing All-Star Jaylen Brown to a massive contract extension. However, that doesn’t mean Boston is finished making moves just yet. In order to avoid paying $50,000 as part of a partially-guaranteed contract, the Celtics […]

Danilo Gallinari was a member of the Boston Celtics during the 2022-23 season, yet he never played one game due to an ACL injury he suffered last summer. Before he got the chance to make his debut, Gallinari was traded to the Washington Wizards this offseason in a three-team deal that brought Kristaps Porzingis to […]

The Boston Celtics took one of the biggest swings this offseason when they traded away longtime floor general Marcus Smart in a three-team deal that netted them Kristaps Porzingis. While Porzingis would undoubtedly improve the team given his offensive versatility and rim protection, Smart’s departure leaves the starting point guard job up for grabs. But […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have become an afterthought heading into the 2023 free agency period in large part because of Ja Morant’s suspension. Morant, Jaren Jackson, Jr. and the Grizzlies have quietly maintained their standing as a dark horse contender, thanks to the addition of Marcus Smart and others. The Grizzlies still have one major free […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is an elite shot-blocker, a fact underscored by his winning the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award at just 23 years old. Leading the league in blocks per game in each of the last two seasons, JJJ helps the Grizzlies be one of the more balanced teams […]

Marcus Smart’s departure from the Boston Celtics caught my by surprise this offseason, including Smart himself. Spending all nine years of his career in Boston, Smart was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in the multi-team trade that sent former All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics. In wake of Smart’s departure, Boston will be […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is obviously in a great mood after signing the richest deal in NBA history. However, despite the $304 million he’ll make over the next five years, he’ll still miss having former Celtics point guard Marcus Smart by his side. Earlier this summer, Boston shockingly traded Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies […]

Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin provided a veteran presence off the bench last year, yet there’s no guarantee he’ll be back in Beantown this season. According to Brian Robb of MassLive, there’s been little talk of a new deal for the unrestricted free agent. Instead, the six-time All-Star could be headed to another team in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made some massive moves this offseason, but none bigger than trading for 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart from the Boston Celtics. There is no knowing just how the Grizzlies‘ season will turn out, especially with Ja Morant out for the first 25 games of the season due to […]

NBA legend Isiah Thomas firmly believes the Boston Celtics have what it takes to win it all in 2023-24, especially after the team traded for Kristaps Porzingis to form a legitimate Big 3 in Beantown. Thomas shared that Porzingis could be the “missing piece” to get Boston over that championship hump. The team has been […]

The Boston Celtics made a couple of head-turning moves in the 2023 offseason, as they traded away forward Grant Williams and guard Marcus Smart to the Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies, respectively. Williams and, most especially, Smart were cogs in the defense of Boston, so it’s fair for many to wonder whether the Celtics […]

For the longest time, Marcus Smart was the heart and soul of the Boston Celtics. The gritty point guard often was the “enforcer” for the team, taking on tough defensive roles. Smart also had the on-court production to stay on the court for the most part. He quickly became a well-loved figure amongst Celtics fans. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were once again one of the best teams in the regular season in 2022-23. Their style of play is perfect for that juncture of the season because they run people out of the gym with their tremendous energy and impeccable defense that propels them to victory. Even without Ja Morant for a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies recently acquired guard Marcus Smart from the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade. Smart played a pivotal role for Boston during his tenure with the Celtics, especially on defense. The Grizzlies new guard was asked about Ja Morant’s suspension during a press conference following the trade. “Ja is a very special player… […]

The Boston Celtics are stockpiling draft picks this offseason, and it’s reportedly because they have something up their sleeves. Since draft night, the C’s have nabbed seven future second-round picks (and one first-rounder) via trades in the draft and deals that shipped off Marcus Smart and Grant Williams. While some might be puzzled why a […]

Boston Celtics basketball is almost back, as the Green Team will begin Summer League 2023 play in Las Vegas on Saturday. They’ll face off against a familiar foe, as their first game is against the Miami Heat, who knocked the C’s out of the Eastern Conference Finals last season. Boston will try to exact revenge, […]

If anything was apparent after the Boston Celtics’ disappointing Eastern Conference Finals exit, it was that they needed more ball handlers. Then when Boston decided to trade away guard Marcus Smart, that need only became more noticeable. To address their lack of point guards, the C’s worked out a two-year deal with free agent Dalano […]

The NBA can be a brutal business, and the Boston Celtics unexpectedly trading Marcus Smart is a good reminder of that. Smart was with the C’s for nine years and was undoubtedly their most vocal leader, yet to land star center Kristaps Porzingis, Boston sent him to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade. The […]

The goodbye between Marcus Smart and the Boston Celtics remains bitter. Wolverine is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies to join Ja Morant after the trade for Kristaps Porzingis. He made sure to leave Beantown with no hard feelings as he dispelled rumors of beef with Jaylen Brown. Marcus Smart has been the longest-tenured player for […]

It may have been brushed aside nationally amid the many shocking moves that have transpired this offseason, but the Boston Celtics trading Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies still feels surreal. After all, not only did Smart spend the first nine seasons of his career with the Celtics, but his passion — both for the […]

The Boston Celtics just lost a defense-first point guard in Marcus Smart, but they’re reportedly on the hunt for another one in free agency. Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley is set to be an unrestricted free agent, and according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, the C’s have some interest in the 34-year-old. “Amid interest to […]

Marcus Smart wasn’t the best player on the Boston Celtics for most of his nine-year tenure, but he was undoubtedly the heart and soul of the team. When the 29-year-old guard was dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade to bring Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, the basketball world was in shock. Smart had […]

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 […]

The Boston Celtics have kicked off their offseason with a bang, completing a massive blockbuster trade for Washington Wizards big man Kristaps Porzingis and a pair of first-round draft picks. Of course, also of note in this deal is that Marcus Smart ended up getting dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies, which immediately put a very […]

The Boston Celtics trading 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart, to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the three-team trade that brought one-time All-Star Kristaps Porzingis to Boston rightly felt like the end of an era. Smart left this iteration of the Celtics as their longest-tenured player, having been with Boston since they […]

The Boston Celtics are not messing around. On the eve of NBA Draft night, they dealt away longtime point guard Marcus Smart, who’s been with the team since 2014, for Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round picks. The trade signifies that the Celtics are going all-in on their current core, as a hefty luxury tax bill […]

It’s safe to say Kendrick Perkins is not happy with the Boston Celtics’ decision to trade Marcus Smart in order to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. To recall, the Celtics made the decision to part ways with Smart, sending him to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team deal that landed them Porzingis and a couple of first-round […]

Marcus Smart’s nine-year stint with the Boston Celtics is over. In a three-team trade that netted Kristaps Porzingis and draft picks, the Celtics traded their longest-tenured player and their emotional leader to the Memphis Grizzlies. After the trade was made official, Smart issued a long goodbye to the Celtics and stated his excitement to get […]

The Boston Celtics have been active this offseason, so much so that almost every one of their guards has been mentioned in trade talks. Ironically, point guard Marcus Smart, who was previously the longest-tenured Celtic, has been the only one to actually get dealt so far. Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon was […]

Marcus Smart is a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s going to take some time to get used to that. The Boston Celtics parted ways with their heart-and-soul player in a trade that brought in Kristaps Porzingis and draft picks. Memphis is beyond happy to get Smart, a Defensive Player of the Year with tons […]

In case you missed the 2023 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics did more trading than actual drafting. They entered Thursday night with just the No. 25 pick, but ended up turning that into the No. 38 pick and a whopping four future second-round selections. This massive haul all stems from the Celtics’ three-team trade that […]

The Boston Celtics are making huge moves for the offseason. Marcus Smart was the first domino to fall as Brad Stevens traded him to acquire Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards. Brad Stevens finally held a press conference to address Marcus Smart’s departure and Kristaps Porzingis’s arrival. The Celtics’ general manager started by disclosing his […]

Marcus Smart had been integral in rebuilding the Boston Celtics most people know of today. The sixth overall pick in the 2014 draft had seen it all before his trade to the Memphis Grizzlies. He still retains a huge brotherly bond with stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as they were all the center of […]

The Boston Celtics shocked the NBA world on Wednesday night by trading their leader Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porziņģis. And while it’s a big deal that Boston swapped its longest-tenured player, it’s also worth noting the draft haul the C’s got in the exchange. Following the three-team trade, the Celtics got a 2024 first-round pick […]

For a few hours on Wednesday, it looked like Marcus Smart would remain with the Boston Celtics and Malcolm Brogdon would be shipped out in a three-team trade that would bring Washington Wizards’ big man Kristaps Porzingis to Massachusetts. But after that fell through, it was Smart who ended up being dealt to the Memphis […]

Wednesday evening, former All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis was dealt to the Boston Celtics in a three-team deal that involved the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies. Though the acquisition of the tantalizing big man certainly helps bolster the C’s lacking frontcourt depth, such a transaction wound up costing them their beloved veteran guard Marcus Smart in […]

The NBA trade buzz has been picking up steam quickly, especially with the draft and free agency about to be the talk of the league. The Memphis Grizzlies just landed Marcus Smart in a three-way deal with the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards in a wild Wednesday. However, the Grizzlies were targeting somebody else from […]

It went down to the wire, but the Boston Celtics were able to pull off a three-team trade on Wednesday night to acquire Kristaps Porziņģis. However, the price for the Latvian center was much more costly than it was hours before. Instead of parting ways with 2023 Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon, the […]

NBA trade season is officially in full effect as the Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, and Memphis Grizzlies pulled off a major three-team trade on the eve of the 2023 NBA Draft. The deal involved five players and three picks, but the headline is that Kristaps Porzingis is heading to Boston while Marcus Smart is going […]