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Sam Cassell has worked with Jayson Tatum during Celtics camp, but Joe Mazzulla hopes he helps out with everyone
Celtics “He’s working with Jayson, we need him to have 1-on-1 conversations with Jaylen [Brown] and develop Jaylen.” Sam Cassell has spent a lot of time with Jayson Tatum during the leadup to the regular season. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Jayson Tatum was already close to one of the new assistant coaches the Celtics hired over […]
Jeff Van Gundy added to the Celtics’ staff as a senior consultant
Celtics Van Gundy was a head coach in the NBA for over a decade prior to becoming a broadcaster for the last 16 seasons. Jeff Van Gundy reportedly discussed a coaching role with the Celtics over the offseason. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) The Celtics have hired another veteran coach to their staff. Jeff Van Gundy has […]
‘He’s just developing as a player every day’: Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla impressed by Payton Pritchard’s growth
Celtics Pritchard recently signed a four-year contract extension. Joe Mazzulla is happy with the development he’s seen from Payton Pritchard. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Kevin Garnett concerned about Celtics’ depth, thinks they could be emulating Nuggets with Kristaps Porzingis move Payton Pritchard’s preseason has Celtics fans excited about his potentially increased role with Boston this […]
Kevin Garnett concerned about Celtics’ depth, thinks they could be emulating Nuggets with Kristaps Porzingis move
Celtics “Your bench is everything.” Kristaps Porzingis was one of the Celtics’ two major acquisitions this offseason. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) When the Celtics made their big splashes to acquire Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday over the offseason, arguably the biggest thing they gave up was their depth. Boston parted ways with starting point guard Marcus […]
Here’s where ESPN ranked Celtics players on their Top 100 list
Celtics Four Celtics players were represented in ESPN’s annual player rankings. Jaylen Brown (7) and Jayson Tatum (0) were both ranked very highly on ESPN’s Top 100 Players list. Matt Slocum/AP Photo The Celtics have a very deep training camp roster: 8 takeaways vs. 76ers Here’s how opposing NBA general managers view the Celtics The […]
The Celtics have a very deep training camp roster: 8 takeaways vs. 76ers
Celtics A wide range of Celtics players impressed in their preseason win over the Sixers on Wednesday. Boston Celtics’ Svi Mykhailiuk, right, drives to the basket after getting past Philadelphia 76ers’ Danny Green. AP Photo/Chris Szagola The Celtics (sans Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown) routed the 76ers (sans Joel Embiid and James Harden) on Wednesday, […]
Here’s how opposing NBA general managers view the Celtics
Celtics The NBA released its annual GM survey Tuesday. Here’s how they ranked the Celtics. Jayson Tatum received votes in a number of categories, including two MVPs: most valuable player and most versatile player. Mary Schwalm/AP Photo The Celtics will begin this season as the envy of the league, from fans to players to even […]
Payton Pritchard shines again, but Celtics reserves fall to Knicks: 7 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics rested their starters in their second preseason game on Monday. Celtics rookie Jordan Walsh made his preseason debut on Monday as the Celtics took on the Knicks. Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Celtics rested their top six players on Monday, and while Payton Pritchard and the reserves showed some fun flashes, […]
Kristaps Porzingis, Payton Pritchard shine as Celtics beat 76ers in preseason opener: 10 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics showed plenty of promise in their preseason opener. Kristaps Porzingis made his Celtics preseason debut Sunday against the 76ers. AP Photo/Mary Schwalm The new-look Celtics opened their preseason slate Sunday against the 76ers with a spirited 114-106 victory. Here are the takeaways. 1. Kristaps Porzingis was as advertised offensively — an intriguing […]
Report: Celtics sign Payton Pritchard to 4-year, $30 million extension
Celtics The reserve guard has a new deal. Payton Pritchard. One ESPN NBA analyst’s model predicts Celtics to win the most games in the regular season ‘You can’t just have a fastball’: What Joe Mazzulla said of the Celtics’ lineup, big man situations ahead of preseason opener Payton Pritchard has signed a 4-year, $30 million […]