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With such a storied franchise as the Boston Celtics, there are naturally a lot of stories. It is kind of like walking around Rome. You stop to catch your breath and sit down on a wall, and you realize you are sitting on something that a centurion solider might have rested on as well. Turn a random corner and you stumble into an archeological site. In an effort to pay our respects to the past and to impart some wisdom on the younger generation, we thought we’d take some time this month to look...

Perhaps the most intriguing signing for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was big man Sandro Mamukelashvili on a four-year, $52 million deal. The 27-year-old is entering his sixth season, but didn’t fully rise to prominence in the NBA world until last season with the Toronto Raptors. Mamukelashvili is somewhat of a do-it-all stretch big […]

Bill Simmons has a theory about why Tom Dundon bought the Trail Blazers, and it does not bode well for Portland. The podcast host laid out his concern during a recent episode, connecting Dundon’s decision to purchase Portland over a potential expansion franchise to a possible relocation down the road. “My fear for people in […] The post Bill Simmons raises concerning Blazers relocation scenario appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oct 8, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28), forward Baylor Scheierman (55) and center Luka Garza (52) react during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images For this installment of the Staff Roundtable, I asked the crew “Who makes the biggest developmental leap next season?” Below are the answers: Ian Inangelo I feel like Hugo Gonzalez will make the biggest developm...

Tom Heinsohn leaps and scores as St. Louis Hawks' Jack Coleman tries to block shot. Heinsohn scored 37 points in Game 7 as the Celtics downed the Hawks. NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. In the beginning For the first ten years of their existence, the Boston Celtics were an average team at best. They won 330 regular season games, lost 328, and n...

NBA games carried by Peacock will soon have another home. NBCUniversal and Google have reached a distribution agreement that will make Peacock programming available to YouTube Premium subscribers in the United States beginning in early 2027, according to Reuters. That programming will include select live sporting events, including NBA and NFL games. As The Athletic’s […] The post Peacock’s NBA games coming to YouTube Premium in 2027 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Not saying that the Knicks should’ve wanted Sochan back, but after Nick Richards he’s arguably the most useful big man FA & he agreed to a simple training camp invite. It’s obvious that Leon wants a third 7-footer for Towns/Drummond insurance - Sochan is too undersized - & is waiting out how Dallas/Charlotte situate their glut of centers. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

With the Sixers’ offseason fireworks finally in the rearview mirror, here are nine thoughts on the team’s summer.

Here are the Lakers, Cavaliers, and Timberwolves fits for Jonathan Kuminga, and why one destination clearly stands above the rest.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against the New York Knicks during the third quarter in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to Poundi...

Bam Adebayo continues enjoying a newsworthy year on and off the court. On March 10, the Miami Heat forward set the basketball world (and Kaseya Center’s nets) ablaze by scoring 83 points against the Washington Wizards, sandwiching himself between Wilt Chamberlain (100) and Kobe Bryant (81) among the highest-scoring games in NBA history. By season’s end, Adebayo had made his sixth career All-Defensive Team, extending his franchise record. Last month, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo joined A...

Bill Simmons left off some notable names.