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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 […]

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 […]

There’s no denying that it’s a bittersweet day for Boston Celtics fans. This is after the team brought in Kristaps Porzingis to shore up their frontcourt via a blockbuster three-team deal with the Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies. The 7-foot-3 big man is a great pickup, no doubt, but at the same time, Boston […]

The Washington Wizards just keep wheeling and dealing in the 2023 NBA Draft. As if pulling the surprise trade and pick of the annual rookie selection was not enough, they made another move in the second round to acquire more assets. Washington dealt away the no. 35 pick they got from the Boston Celtics in […]

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 […]

The Boston Celtics completed a big trade for Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards late on Wednesday night, and Porzingis took to Twitter on Thursday to express his excitement to join the Celtics. “☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ lets goooo” wrote Kristaps Porzingis on Twitter. Celtics fans are excited to see Porzingis on the team, and they had plenty […]

Kristaps Porzingis was in the first blockbuster trade of the NBA offseason as the Washington Wizards dealt him to the Boston Celtics in a three-team deal including the Memphis Grizzlies. Porzingis took to Twitter on Thursday morning to say goodbye to all those associated with the Wizards and to thank them for a great year. […]

The Boston Celtics completed a blockbuster three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The Celtics received Kristaps Porzingis, the 25th overall pick in Thursday’s draft, and a 2024 first-round pick via the Golden State Warriors. The Grizzlies received Marcus Smart, and the Wizards received Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala, […]

On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics made the bold and splashy decision to strike a multi-team trade involving the Washington Wizards that sent former All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis to eastern Massachusetts. Though the process proved quite complex, with some original teams involved backing out, ultimately a deal was made and the Shamrocks have found […]

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 […]

Who said the NBA offseason is boring? The Boston Celtics endured quite the roller-coaster of a day on Wednesday, being on the verge of pulling off a three-team deal that would net them Kristaps Porzingis before watching it die, only to rally to get another one to go through before Porzingis’ opt-in decision deadline hit […]

The Boston Celtics just got a major frontcourt upgrade after successfully agreeing to a blockbuster trade deal with the Washington Wizards. Kristaps Porzingis is now headed to Beantown with Marcus Smart being shipped off to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of this massive three-team trade. All of a sudden, the Celtics have propelled themselves as […]

Kristaps Porzingis is no longer part of the Wizards — and it’s a mixed bag of emotions for Washington fans. After a failed three-team trade earlier in the day, the Celtics finally got their man as Porzingis was traded to Boston in a new three-team deal involving the Memphis Grizzlies. The Celtics also received two […]

The second domino of the Washington Wizards’ complete teardown has fallen. Late on Wednesday night, the Wizards sent Kristaps Porzingis, who decided to opt into his contract, to the Boston Celtics, engaging with the Memphis Grizzlies on a three-team trade framework that would net them Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala, and the 35th overall […]

The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards are pushing through the Kristaps Porzingis trade, with the Memphis Grizzlies joining as the third team to help facilitate the deal. In a wild turn of events, however, Boston is parting ways with Marcus Smart instead of Malcolm Brogdon to get it done. The Grizzlies are sending Tyus Jones […]

The Boston Celtics have gone through a rollercoaster of a night. Kristaps Porzingis was supposedly headed to the team in a trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards. Brad Stevens was working his magic not until it reportedly fell through. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that the Celtics’ trade for Kristaps Porzingis is […]

UPDATE: The Celtics and Wizards are pushing through with the Kristaps Porzingis trade after the initial three-team deal involving the Clippers fell apart. The Memphis Grizzlies will help facilitate the deal, sending guard Tyus Jones to Washington. Washington is completing a three-way deal with Boston and Memphis that will send guard Tyus Jones to the […]

In what is another proof that there’s no wilder offseason in sports than that of the NBA, the trade that would have sent Malcolm Brogdon from the Boston Celtics to the Los Angeles Clippers and Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards to Beantown has reportedly fallen apart, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The trade’s […]

UPDATE: The Wizards-Celtics-Clippers trade has fallen apart, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly agreed on a three-team trade with the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft. The deal involves big man Kristaps Porzingis and guard Malcolm Brogdon, two players that are swapping contenders in the agreement. […]

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 on the cusp of acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards in a three-team blockbuster trade that also involves the Los Angeles Clippers. In the deal, Boston will send point guard Malcolm […]

Not long after they decided to pull the plug on the Bradley Beal era, the Washington Wizards are at it again. This time around, they’ve decided to part ways with Kristaps Porzingis via a three-team trade deal that will see the 7-foot-3 big man take his talents to the Boston Celtics. This is all but […]

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 wasted no time getting to work this summer. In a three-team blockbuster trade, the Celtics will acquire Washington Wizards All-Star Kristaps Porzingis. To get the 27-year-old center, Boston will send 2023 Sixth Man of […]

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 sent shockwaves across the basketball world on Wednesday night after it was revealed that they are now in advanced talks with the Washington Wizards to acquire Kristaps Porzingis in a blockbuster deal. According to […]

Kristaps Porzingis is going from maybe the worst team in the NBA to the Eastern Conference favorite. The Boston Celtics have the best 2024 NBA Finals odds amid the news that the team is on the verge of completing a trade for Kristaps Porzingis. The Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards are also involved in […]

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 […]

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, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers are finalizing a three-team trade that would send former All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics and 2022-23 NBA Sixth Man of the Year […]

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, Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards are reportedly on the verge of a blockbuster trade. The highlights of the proposed trade include Kristaps Porzingis going to the Celtics, Marcus Morris and the No. 30 […]

By trading Bradley Beal, the Wizards are accepting their fate: it’s time for them to rebuild. In fact, it’s been time for years, even if they’ve been too enraptured with the possibility of chasing the 8th seed to notice. With a legitimate All Star in Bradley Beal leading the charge alongside Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers consider trading the no. 17 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, a handful of notable veterans have emerged as plausible targets, including Washington Wizards big Kristaps Porzingis. The Lakers — seeking to contend next season while preparing for the future — can go in a few directions on Thursday. If […]

The Washington Wizards, after a spell of playoff contention in the mid-2010s, have endured one mediocre year after another, as the franchise simply have not been able to recover from John Wall’s major injury in 2018. And now, after years of trying to hold onto a bygone era, to meager returns, the Wizards, under new […]

Bradley Beal’s days with the Washington Wizards are officially over as he joins the Phoenix Suns to form a new superteam with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. While the Suns look to fill out their own roster, the Philadelphia 76ers can take a stroll throughout the remainder of Washington’s roster. The Sixers, a team in […]

Bradley Beal is no longer the face of the franchise. The Washington Wizards are headed for a full rebuild after sending away their frontman to the Arizona desert to join forces with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker on the Phoenix Suns. With newly crowned execs Michael Winger, Will Dawkins, and Travis Schlenk serving as D.C.’s […]

Bradley Beal has been the center of attention in NBA circles entering the offseason and his tenure with the Washington Wizards may be coming to an end. With just about a week until the 2023 NBA Draft, Beal and the Wizards are set to meet about his future with the franchise and explore the possibility […]

The Washington Wizards are on the brink of a rebuild, and the latest rumor about one of their possible long-term pieces may push them closer to tearing it down. Kristaps Porzingis is reportedly thinking about taking his $36 million player option with the Wizards, according to Keith Smith. That would make him a free agent […]

Washington Wizards new general manager Michael Winger has a big offseason ahead of him with questions surrounding Kristaps Porzingis, Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma. Speaking on NBA free agency this summer, Winger got candid on what his conversations will be like with these players, reports The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “I don’t think we’re going to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a massive offseason staring them in the face. 2023 NBA free agency will define much of the foreseeable future for the Lakers, including whether or not LeBron James returns. James has caused retirement speculation to circulate with cryptic comments after the Lakers playoff exit, and now the Los Angeles brass […]