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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is a pretty calm guy. He’s never received a technical in his NBA career and manages to torch teams while remaining mild-mannered. However, the annoyance in his tone was clear when he was asked about one of the most controversial things the Celtics do: shooting 3-pointers. On the latest episode […]

The Golden State Warriors’ contract standoff with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has now begun to impact the status of multiple veteran players linked to the team, including Al Horford. According to NBC Sports’ Monte Poole, Horford and other veterans are “quietly pleading for clarity” as the organization and Kuminga remain locked in stalled negotiations. […]

Ranking the 100 greatest NBA players of all time is a gigantic undertaking. There have been 78 NBA seasons, and more than 5,000 athletes have laced up the kicks and put on a jersey over the league’s long and storied history. In prior attempts of the goal, you’ve likely seen outlets use a panel or even […]

The Boston Celtics haven’t had a relaxing offseason. After watching star Jayson Tatum rupture his Achilles in May, Boston’s front office was forced to retool the roster to avoid severe financial penalties. That summer shakeup involved trading multiple starters away and losing fan favorites in free agency, much to the chagrin of the Boston faithful. […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics center Luka Garza knows how it feels not to get playing time. He spent three seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves and never averaged more than 10 minutes per game, sitting on the bench as other guys—such as fellow big man Naz Reid—got the opportunities he hoped for. Reid made the most […]

The Boston Celtics had no choice but to pivot this offseason. After Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles during the 2025 NBA playoffs, the title window that once seemed wide open was suddenly forced shut. In response, team president Brad Stevens executed a swift roster reshuffle, prioritizing financial flexibility and long-term planning over short-term contention. The […]

This offseason is shaping up to be an ever crucial one for the Golden State Warriors. Last season, they showed that they can still compete with the best, especially after acquiring Jimmy Butler. They went 23-9 since the trade deadline (23-7 with Butler) and pulled off an upset against the two-seeded Houston Rockets. The Warriors […]

At this point in the offseason, many teams have finalized their rosters for the 2025-26 NBA season. While the league as a whole is waiting to see what happens with the top restricted free agents like Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, several veteran free agents who could aid many NBA teams remain available. Entering August, […]

Patience is the name of the game for the Golden State Warriors this offseason. The team continues to stall its free agency because of the uncertainty surrounding forward Jonathan Kuminga. The two sides are nowhere near completing a deal, according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. “The Dubs’ main problem is that there simply isn’t a […]

There comes a time in every rebuild when the moves start making sense. This is when short-term pain finally gives way to strategic progress. For the Washington Wizards, that moment may have arrived. Years of lottery losses and bloated contracts had left the franchise stuck in the mud. However, the 2025 offseason has offered a […]

Veteran center Al Horford has been a calming presence within the Boston Celtics‘ locker room for nearly half of his 18-year career. However, the C’s might not be able to rely on him for much longer. The 39-year-old is currently an unrestricted free agent and has reportedly grown very friendly with the Golden State Warriors […]

It is that time of the year when NBA free-agency grades are handed out as fans get an idea of how their teams could stack up with the competition ahead of the new campaign. The Golden State Warriors currently have an “incomplete” on their report card, however. Until the organization settles the Jonathan Kuminga situation, there […]

The Golden State Warriors have not made many moves in the offseason, but there are a few things thing may be waiting to take shape. One of the things is what they will do with Jonathan Kuminga, as he’s receiving interest from other teams. They could either let him go in restricted free agency or […]

Al Horford remains available in free agency despite numerous teams showing interest in him. However, rumors are suggesting the former Boston Celtics star is considering retirement rather than continuing his career. During a segment on “NBA Today,” Marc Spears revealed that the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, along with the Milwaukee Bucks and […]

A recent report revealed that the Golden Warriors are viewed as the favorites to add veterans Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton through free agency. The Dubs front office has been largely quiet this offseason, as it looks to build off a relatively encouraging season. The Jimmy Butler trade did wonders for a franchise that was […]

The Golden State Warriors, still reeling from their early exit after losing to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games during the NBA Western Conference Semifinals, are under growing pressure to reshape their roster. With championship aspirations still tied to Stephen Curry, the potential addition of veteran big man Al Horford has quickly […]

At first, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Al Horford would be signing with the Golden State Warriors. However, as NBA free agency progresses, Horford remains unsigned. This has left Golden State fans concerned about whether the reports of Horford considering retirement over continuing his career were true. However, according to Bay Area radio […]

The NBA free agency market has stalled since the window to negotiate new contracts first opened in the evening on June 30. Overall, this has been an underwhelming offseason for change, yet the league is still awaiting decisions to be made in two key areas: Restricted free agents and veteran players who are still mulling […]

The first wave of NBA free agency has come and gone. While the majority of big-money moves have already been made, there are still a lot of talented players left on the open market. In fact, rarely is so much talent available this deep into free agency. That is because the Brooklyn Nets came into […]

The Boston Celtics have already established their motion for the 2025 offseason. This team will be reinventing themselves after they failed to defend their title this past postseason. With Jrue Holiday traded to the Portland Trail Blazers and Kristaps Porzingis sent to the Atlanta Hawks, the Celtics will look very different in the future. This […]

The Golden State Warriors are amid a period of uncertainty with superstar Stephen Curry still recovering from a hamstring injury and the front office still looking for pieces to soup up the roster. While it’s quite feasible that Curry will return in full health for next season, it remains to be seen how the said […]

The Golden State Warriors are on the brink of making one of the offseason’s most intriguing veteran additions. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, all signs continue to point to five-time All-Star and 2024 NBA champion Al Horford signing with the Warriors. The move could happen as soon as the league’s new fiscal year begins, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Deandre Ayton have agreed to a contract after the seven-year veteran was bought out Monday by the Portland Trail Blazers. According to sources close to the team, they’re focus will now shift to wings and further center depth, whether that can be found on the free agency or trade markets. […]

The Golden State Warriors remained linked to free agent Al Horford of the Boston Celtics as the opening week of free agency marches on. The Warriors are among several of Horford’s suitors, including the New York Knicks, the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. While it seems the Celtics are saving […]

Free-agent forward Josh Minott has agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move comes as Boston faces the potential departure of veteran big man Al Horford, who has drawn strong interest from both the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. Minott, 22, was selected […]

The first day of free agency has brought forth plenty of player movement, with teams such as the Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies being among the busiest. To teams already above the salary cap, moving in free agency isn’t quite as easy, as they have to maneuver smartly to stay below the relevant tax apron. […]

NBA fans are understandably preoccupied with the madness that could potentially ensue in the Eastern Conference next season, but the Western Conference could be quite unpredictable as well. While the Oklahoma City Thunder are certainly the team to beat after winning their first championship this year, the chase to become their biggest adversary is quite […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics went across the pond during the 2025 NBA Draft, using all of their picks on international players. Although they started with two draft spots, No. 28 and No. 32, Boston traded the latter to the Orlando Magic in return for No. 46 and No. 57 and a pair of future […]

BOSTON — There are uncertainties aplenty surrounding the Boston Celtics’ future. That hasn’t been the norm during Brad Stevens’ tenure as Celtics GM, but it’s been the reality since star Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in May. The harsh financial restrictions of the new CBA, while not as sudden as Tatum’s devastating injury, are another […]

The Boston Celtics have had a busy 48 hours, first trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers and then Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks. The moves were a clear effort from the team’s front office to get under the dreaded second apron, and signal that the Celtics may be willing to view 2025-26 […]

The New York Knicks were two wins short of reaching the NBA Finals, but now they have to go into the offseason wondering what they can do to improve the roster. With the starting five looking to be set in stone for now, the one thing the Knicks need to focus on is building depth […]

A perfect fit at center for the Golden State Warriors is hard to come by. Bigs who warp the court on both ends by splashing jumpers from beyond the arc and swatting shots at the rim are skeleton keys in the modern NBA, unlocking more lineup configurations and stylistic flexibility that make the game much […]

The Boston Celtics are in an unfamiliar place, watching the Eastern Conference Championship from home after the New York Knicks eliminated them in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Now they need help. With Jayson Tatum out indefinitely, here are the best trades the Celtics can make using the 28th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The […]

Boston Celtics veteran Al Horford has long been a pillar of leadership, but following the defending champions’ elimination by the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the 38-year-old big man left fans and media wondering about his next move. With the Boston Celtics roster expected to shift this offseason, Horford’s […]

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics found themselves on the brink of elimination heading into Game 5 of their second-round matchup against the New York Knicks. Finding themselves down 3-1 and without Jayson Tatum for the foreseeable future after he sustained a torn Achilles, the Celtics looked like they were dead in the water even […]

When Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in Game 4 against the New York Knicks, it changed the Boston Celtics forever. Suddenly, the reigning and defending NBA Champions were not only without their best player for the remainder of this season but for much of, if not all of, next season too, leaving one of […]

Al Horford has his mind on Jayson Tatum after seeing the injury his teammate suffered during the Boston Celtics’ Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night. The injury happened within the last six minutes of the fourth quarter. Tatum was having a strong scoring performance with 42 points as he kept […]

The Boston Celtics dominated the New York Knicks on Saturday evening to win Game 3 at Madison Square Garden. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, who is known for his humorous quotes, was back at it again following the big win. “You just gotta tap into your darkness, and that’s it.” Joe Mazzulla following the Celtics […]

The New York Knicks came into Game 3 against the Boston Celtics feeling good due to winning two games on the road and retuning home with a 2-0 series lead. But the Celtics responded in Game 3, curb-stomping the Knicks, 115-93 to get back into the series. Towards the end of Game 3, Knicks guard […]