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BREAKING: Rui Hachimura makes free agency decision

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Updated Jul 6, 9:40 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura picked a good time to have a career year and stellar postseason as this summer marks the first time he reached unrestricted free agency. There was mutual interest at the start of the offseason in Hachimura returning to the Lakers, but there was also plenty of interest from other […]

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Afternoon Delight: Joker's dream

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Jaylen Brown trade will occur within 24 hours, sometime in the future, or never. With the Denver Nuggets kicking the tires on an offer for Brown and with the reports that Nikola Jokic won't be signing an extension with their franchise this year, is it ok to dream of the Joker in Boston? About Afternoon Delight (Est. in 2009): From time to time, Celticslife.com posts an original (most of the time), humorous creation for your delight. More Afternoon Delights

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Afternoon Delight: Breaking News on Jaylen Brown trade reports

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Updated Jul 8, 10:44 AM ET

BREAKING NEWS: Multiple sources confirm that a Jaylen Brown trade will occur within 24 hours, sometime in the future, or never. pic.twitter.com/WWrcynlzCQ — CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) June 29, 2026 Huge BREAKING NEWS from Celtics Life Pulitzer prize winning journalist Rondo Burgundy as multiple sources have confirmed to him that a Jaylen Brown trade will occur within 24 hours, sometime in the future, or never. Yes you heard it here first. Rondo Burgundy is also reporting that Brown's land...

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Long gone are the days NBA "experts" could falsely claim no Black stars want to play in Boston

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Then the Kevin Garnett trade happened and KG said his only regret was not coming to play in Boston sooner. Al Horford chose to come to Boston over other teams including Atlanta who were offering a little more money. Kevin Durant had Boston as his second choice when he chose the Warriors. Isaiah Davis was even more devastated than 'Toine when he was traded and just like Walker had a Celtics reunion previously, Isaiah always pushed for one. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aft...

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Celtics draft Dillon Mitchell in 2nd round of 2026 NBA Draft

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The Boston Celtics used their second round selection pick #40 on 6'8" Dillon Mitchell. The St. John's senior averaged 8.3 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists per game this past season. Mitchell who was a highly sought-after five-star recruit out of Montverde Academy, played his first two seasons fo college ball for the Texas Longhorns before transferring to Cincinnati for one season and then finally transferring again to finish career under infamous former Celtics head coach Rick Pitino. Terrif...

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Celtics draft Chris Cenac Jr. in first round of 2026 NBA Draft

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Dreams coming true in real time 🥹 pic.twitter.com/xTbPSaS1TX — Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 24, 2026 High upside big man who probably won't make much of an impact right away, but he's a skilled frontcourt player who can step out. Needs to get stronger. https://t.co/Ro12NJYKen — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) June 24, 2026 Cenac Jr. on what makes him 'obsessed with the game': "Honestly, just seeing myself get better. Seeing myself get better in the gym and going on the court and perfecting it...

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What will the Boston Celtics do at the 2026 NBA draft?

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The Boston Celtics had an odd season. If from the start of the season the fanbase was told that they would be the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference, and Jayson Tatum would return and look close to his old self already after his Achilles injury, most would’ve taken that gladly. But with the loss to Philadelphia in 7 games now looming large and casting a shadow over the season, Boston and Joe Mazzulla have a lot of questions to answer. The off-season plan will have to plug some holes in the ros...

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LeBron James sweepstakes swells to six teams as rumors swirl

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Updated Jul 6, 10:46 PM ET

When LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers he would not be returning for the 2026-27 season, it was evident the decision was a league-altering one. Now, James is testing the free agent market at 41 years old and his next destination will certain have implications for the rest of the NBA. The LeBron James...

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