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2 days ago
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Reports: Bradley Beal and Suns could be headed towards contract buyout
Should Celtics be interested in Bradley Beal? Chris Forsberg and Kevin O'Connor weigh in on 'The Off C'Season.' Reports: Bradley Beal and Suns could be headed towards contract buyout originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Yahoo
04-07-2025
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How losing Luke Kornet will hurt the Boston Celtics
Coming into the NBA offseason, it was clear the Boston Celtics could lose either Al Horford or Luke Kornet to free agency. Both big men were in the final year of their respective contracts and would be free to discuss terms with other front offices around the NBA. As things turned out, Luke Kornet was the first of the two centers to jump ship. The veteran big man signed a four-year, $41 million deal to join the San Antonio Spurs. Kornet has been one of the best backup centers in recent years. He earned the pay rise San Antonio provided, even if it hurt Celtics fans to see him leave. Advertisement In a recent video from NBC Sports Boston, Chris Forsberg, Michael Holley and Tom E. Curran share their instant reactions to losing Kornet and what that will mean for the Celtics moving forward. You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: How losing Luke Kornet will hurt the Celtics
Yahoo
23-06-2025
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Ultimate Celtics draft guide: Mock drafts, best fits, highlights and more
Ultimate Celtics draft guide: Mock drafts, best fits, highlights and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NBA Finals concluded Sunday night with the Oklahoma City Thunder defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 to secure their first championship, and now all 30 teams will immediately shift to a marquee offseason event: The 2025 NBA Draft. Advertisement The draft begins Wednesday night in Brooklyn with the first round, and then the second round will take place Thursday night. The 2025 draft class is considered by most experts to be pretty strong, especially in the lottery. The No. 1 pick is widely expected to be Duke star Cooper Flagg, who has all the makings of a generational star. But he's not the only highly rated prospect in this group. The Boston Celtics have the No. 28 pick in the first round and the second pick (No. 32 overall) in the second round. It's very important for the Celtics to get at least one decent player from this class, given the fact that they are among the few teams in the second apron of the luxury tax. Looking for a deep dive on the 2025 draft class and how the Celtics might approach it? We've got you covered. Advertisement Here's a roundup of all the best NBC Sports Boston draft content from Chris Forsberg and our entire team. Chris Forsberg's 2025 NBA Mock Drafts Celtics Draft Fits series More NBA Draft content NBA Draft Highlights
USA Today
30-05-2025
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- USA Today
What are some reasons to be optimistic about the Boston Celtics next season?
What are some reasons to be optimistic about the Boston Celtics next season? What are some reasons to be optimistic about the Boston Celtics next season? That might seem like a tall order given star forward Jayson Tatum will miss much of and perhaps all of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, and perhaps the postseason beyond it as well. Add in that there are likely some significant or even major changes to the roster coming next season thanks to the second apron penalties of the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and some of you might be chuckling to yourself sarcastically about a suggestion of things to look forward to. Yet, there truly are some minor silver linings to be had from an otherwise awful situation. And on a recent installment of the 'Forsberg's Four' segment of "Celtics Post Up," eponymous cohost Chris Forsberg lets it rip with what he sees as positives for the season to come. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what he had to say!
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Celtics Analyst Takes Shot at Knicks After Game 2
Two games between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks have had a rinse and repeat of the same storyline. The Celtics jump out in front and the Knicks refuse to go away. The Knicks rallied to win Game 1 of this series 108-105 in overtime after trailing by 20 points. Once again, the biggest lead for the Celtics in Game 2 was 20 points. The Knicks were victorious, winning an incredibly tight 91-90 ball game. Advertisement The Knicks are now leaving Boston up 2-0 in this second-round matchup. With two games at Madison Square Garden, New York has every opportunity to either finish off the series or put a massive stranglehold on it. The Knicks should be owed a lot of credit for their comeback efforts in these first two games. However, there are some who believe the series count has a lot more to do with the Celtics than it does the Knicks. New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson.© Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Celtics analyst throws ugly comparison at Knicks Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton of NBC Sports Boston sat down for a discussion after the conclusion of Game 2. Neither painted the most flattering picture of the Knicks, but in Burton's case, there was a clear insufficiency of credit for New York's efforts. Advertisement Burton said, "The frustrating thing is, it's not the Knicks. It's the Celtics losing grip. I don't think the Knicks are doing anything all too impressive." The Celtics analyst continued: "They're competitive. They're tough. Mikal Bridges had zero points in the first half and all of a sudden he gets hot the second half. Jalen Brunson didn't have his best of games." Forsberg then delivered the comparison of the night when it comes to New York. "Let's say this, they're cockroaches," the NBC Sports insider said. "No matter what the Celtics do to put them in a compromised position, they do not just sit there and take it. They are willing to fight back. So I do want to give them credit." Burton continued to be far less giving. Advertisement "But we're handing it to them," the analyst said of the Celtics. "We're handing it to them a little. We're playing scared. The Celtics are playing scared." Related: Kristaps Porzingis Details Injury During Knicks-Celtics Series Whatever way the pair wants to slice it, the Knicks now have full command of this series, heading back to New York. Perhaps the cockroach comparison should actually be seen as flattering, all things considered. Related: Knicks Pitched to Offload $212 Million Star to Lakers in Offseason Trade
