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Ranking all 5 Celtics big men ahead of the 2024-25 season
The Boston Celtics have five primary bigs on the roster heading into the 2024-25 season: Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman, and Neemias Queta. Having a deep center rotation is a luxury, but it will be up to Joe Mazzulla to dish out playing time. Who's the best option? Who's the worst? How will they all perform? 5. Luke Kornet Last season, Luke Kornet averaged 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks while shooting exactly 70.0% from the field.
Boston Celtics Report Cards: Forwards get two elite grades, one good one
Report cards are in for the Boston Celtics wings/forwards, and we're sticking with the rotation guys: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Sam Hauser. This group features one of the best duos in the NBA and one of the best three-point shooters in the association. The guards have already been graded. Celtics Player Grades: Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum may be one of the most over-hated superstars in the NBA.
Boston Celtics Report Cards: Guards get 2 great grades, 1 mediocre grade
Report cards are in for the Boston Celtics. Let's start with the guards: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard. (We'll stick to the rotation guys here.) The Celtics have one of the best three-guard rotations in the NBA, and these grades are based on their cumulative performances throughout the regular season and playoffs. Celtics player grades: Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday ended up being the missing link for the Celtics.
These 3 Celtics rivals got significantly worse this offseason
Every year, some NBA teams make power moves that catapult them up the standings, some stay stagnant, and others fade into obscurity. The second and third categories are what happened to some Boston Celtics rivals this summer. One eastern team was bounced by the Celtics in the semifinals and is surprisingly bringing back an identical roster. One Western team whiffed on all of their big offseason targets and opted for nepotism in the second round of the draft.
3 Retired Celtics who could play in the Big3 league
The Big3 basketball league was founded by Ice Cube and it has been running for seven summers now. The slower pace half-court three-on-three format is very suitable for older players to jump in and look solid in the eight to 10 game season they play. There are many former Boston Celtics who can still go on the basketball court. Would joining the Big 3 league be a wise path for these three players? Rajon Rondo Rajon Rondo suited up for the Boston Celtics for the first eight seasons of his career.
Making a case for each backup center option on the Boston Celtics' roster
The Boston Celtics need to discover who will be their primary option to back up Al Horford this season. The big man is aging and needs his minutes reduced to keep him fresh and their star big man, Kristaps Porzingis is sidelined with a leg injury until at least January 2025. There are three plausible options in Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman, and Neemias Queta to assume the backup center role. Each player has a good case for earning this role, let's dive deeper.
The 5 most electrifying individual performances of the Celtics' championship run
The Houdini comes up with a top-five list of the best individual performances of the Boston Celtics' road to Banner 18. By Michael Ivanoskos | Jul 18, 2024 Al Horford turns back the clock vs Cleveland: 22 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks Al Horford was at the ripe age of 37 years old on the night of game five vs the Cleveland Cavaliers. There was a chance to close the series and get some much-needed rest heading into the Eastern Conference Finals.
3 Boston Celtics who could be on the trade block
The Boston Celtics are fresh off capturing Banner 18 in anti-climatic fashion after bulldozing through the playoffs with an astounding 16-3 record. The question remains: why ruin a good thing? The durability of a certain former All-Star needs to be analyzed deeper. A one-trick pony of a point guard may no longer be needed with better developmental talents waiting in the wings. One reserve big man who bonds the locker room may be the odd man out once the team is fully healthy.
5 realistic contenders that can put a stop to the Boston Celtics winning Banner 19
Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers, despite having one of the top offenses in NBA history and the best depth in the league, are quietly being written off as contenders. They have managed to keep their core together and even upgraded their reserve big-man spot by adding James Wiseman. Bennedict Mathurin missed the entire playoffs and should be healthy come next season. He averaged 14.5 points, four rebounds, and two assists on 45% shooting overall, 37% from three, and 82% from the foul line.
5 players to watch on the Boston Celtics' Summer League team
Ron Harper Jr In his Senior year at Rutgers University, Ron Harper Jr, the son of Ron Harper averaged 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and one steal per game on 44% shooting overall, 40% from three, and 80% from foul line. His efficiency never translated over to the NBA level in developing his outside shot. He would only play in nine games with the Raptors before being waived.
1 Free Agent target for the Boston Celtics on each team in Pacific Division
LA Lakers: Spencer Dinwiddie The 31-year-old guard, Spencer Dinwiddie is coming off an underwhelming tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 6.8 points and 2.4 assists on 40% shooting overall and 39% from three in around 24 minutes a night. These numbers dipped even further into oblivion in the postseason. The six-foot-five veteran would struggle against the Nuggets mustering three points a game on 36% shooting overall and an abysmal 25% from distance.
1 Free Agent from each team in the Northwest Division
Denver Nuggets: Justin Holiday Justin Holiday could be headed for a reunion with his brother Jrue on the Boston Celtics. The forward delivered valuable minutes in the playoffs for the Denver Nuggets. During the regular season, he averaged four points on 45% shooting overall, 40% from three, and 75% from the foul line. The oldest Holiday brother averaged 4.6 points against the Wolves on 50% shooting from three in the seven-game semi-final series.
3 Former Celtics we want to see in green again: Part 6
One is a stretch five who kills the Celtics every time they play, another is a wing who never got a real shot in Boston, and lastly is a raw backup center who is a tenacious rebounder. By Michael Ivanoskos | 12:15 PM EDT Jay Scrubb His name does not indicate how much he impacted the Boston Celtics fans and front office in the 2023 Las Vegas Summer League.
1 Player the Boston Celtics should sign from each Southwest Division team
San Antonio Spurs: Cedi Osman Cedi Osman should be a primary target for the Boston Celtics this free agency. The six-foot-seven forward has spent most of his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and his last season with the San Antonio Spurs.
3 Former Boston Celtics we want to see in green again: Part 5
One used to date Khloe Kardashian, another wore the elusive 99 jersey, and the last player was the prototypical stretch five. By Michael Ivanoskos | 12:03 PM EDT Jae Crowder Mr. 99 problems but defense and a timely three-pointer ain't one. In 50 games for the Milwaukee Bucks, Jae Crowder averaged 6.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and a steal a game on 42% shooting overall, and 35% from the three-point line in 23 minutes of playing time.
3 former Boston Celtics we want to see in green again: Part 4
One is Jayson Tatum's best friend, another was in a package traded for Derrick White, and the last player priced himself out of Boston. By Michael Ivanoskos | 8:00 AM EDT Evan Fournier Evan Fournier was originally acquired by Brad Stevens in a steal of a trade at the 2021 trade deadline. He would play half a season where he averaged 13 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals on 45% shooting overall including 46% from distance on nearly six attempts.
1 Player the Boston Celtics should sign from each Southeast Division team
The Houdini takes a look at one player the Celtics should sign from teams like the Hawks, Heat, Hornets, Magic, and Wizards. By Michael Ivanoskos | Jun 28, 2024 Orlando Magic: Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze started in 33 games with the Orlando Magic this season averaging 7.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.7 Blocks on 59% shooting, and 68% from the foul line. When Wendell Carter Jr returned and Jonathan Isaac saw more action at the center position, his minutes vanished.
3 Former Boston Celtics we want to see in green again: Part 3
One player was a sharpshooter who could not make the roster, another was center who had two separate stints with the club, and the third was a wing who broke out with Portland last year. By Michael Ivanoskos | 10:56 AM EDT Dalano Banton Dalano Banton cannot be judged by a minuscule sample size of 24 games with the Boston Celtics last season where he averaged 2.3 points on 38% shooting overall in only seven minutes a game.
1 Player the Boston Celtics should sign from each Central Division team
The Houdini covers free agents the Boston Celtics could add from the Cleveland Cavs, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, and Milwaukee Bucks. By Michael Ivanoskos | 1:15 PM EDT Chicago Bulls: Torrey Craig The 33-year-old forward is a free agent this summer and could slot into any NBA rotation as the perfect 3-and-D prototype. Torrey Craig averaged 5.7 points, and 4.1 rebounds on 43% shooting, 39% from three, and 75% from the stripe in 20 minutes nightly for the Chicago Bulls.
3 former Boston Celtics who we want to see in green again: Part 2
One player is a shooter with size, another is a former leading scorer for the Boston Celtics, and the third never made the final roster. By Michael Ivanoskos | 10:32 AM EDT Jeff Green The 37-year-old wing, Jeff Green, played 78 games for the Houston Rockets in the 2023-24 season and posted averages of 6.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 17 minutes a game on 46% shooting from the field. The forward played four seasons with the C's from 2010 to 2015.
1 Player the Boston Celtics should sign from each Atlantic Division team
Philadelphia Sixers: Nicolas Batum The French swingman, Nicolas Batum would be a great addition to the Boston Celtics. The 35-year-old is coming off a solid season with the Philadelphia Sixers where he averaged 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in 25 minutes a night on 45% shooting and 40% from distance. He has 69 games of playoff experience in 15 NBA seasons. In the 2024 playoffs, Batum's numbers jumped to 6.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game on 41% shooting on threes.
3 former Boston Celtics who we want to see in green again: Part 1
This series will go through all 18 former Boston Celtics on the free agent market. By Michael Ivanoskos | 5:56 PM EDT Marcus Morris Sr Marcus Morris Sr. is a free agent coming off a season where he split time between being a Philadelphia Sixer and a Cleveland Cavalier. In 49 games of the 2023-24 season, the forward averaged 6.3 points and 2.5 rebounds on 44% shooting overall and 41% from three in 16 minutes of action.
4 former All-Stars the Boston Celtics should pursue this offseason
Many big name NBA veterans are hunting for their next or first taste at a championship opportunity, possibly with the Boston Celtics. By Michael Ivanoskos | 5:00 PM EDT Andre Drummond Once upon a time, Andre Drummond was a two-time All-Star with the Detroit Pistons. Since then, he has been an NBA journeyman having stints with the Cleveland Cavs, LA Lakers, Philadelphia Sixers, Brooklyn Nets, and most recently the Chicago Bulls.
Game 5 takeaways: Boston Celtics clinch Banner 18 after blowing Mavs out 106-88, Jaylen Brown named Finals MVP
No. 1: Jaylen Brown wins Finals MVP deservingly Jaylen Brown's putting the clamps on Luka 👀🔒 #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/SQtxX9R64Q — ESPN (@espn) June 18, 2024 There will be a great amount of negative discourse trying to come between the electric duo of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Both players had an amazing series and each were every bit deserving of attaining the Bill Russell trophy.
Celtics-Mavs Game 4 takeaways: Payton Pritchard missing, Brown and Tatum foul-hunting
No. 1: Returning to old habits The classic your turn, my turn isolation basketball will not win an NBA championship. The Mavericks deserve all the credit as the defense was up another notch tonight forcing 13 Celtic turnovers and countless thrown-away possessions. The Cs were taking way too long to get into their offense leading to the last shot being rushed.
Kyrie Irving's Game 3 overvalued in NBA's MVP ladder rankings
What were the questionable rankings? The latest #NBAFinals MVP Ladder is here 🏆 Who gets your vote?! 🗳️ 📰: https://t.co/xEescpRbaK pic.twitter.com/VFAiDUbRvT — NBA TV (@NBATV) June 13, 2024 Michael C. Wright, NBA columnist released the update to his Finals MVP ladder and I have issues and questions with his list. Kyrie Irving just showed up to the series yesterday after having two disastrous performances in Game 1 and Game 2.
Key question for Boston Celtics for Game 3 and beyond: Do Cs have depth to survive Kristaps Porzingis's injury?
Kristaps Porzingis day-to-day with calf injury for the Boston Celtics Kristaps Porzingis says he’s unclear what the potential concerns are about making the injury worse if he plays on it. Joe Mazzulla said it was a “serious injury” earlier, and Porzingis is walking around with a brace on his left ankle.
NBA Finals MVP ladder rankings: Which Boston Celtics player will take the crown?
No. 5: Luka Doncic Luka Doncic vs Boston Celtics 32 PTS 11 REB 11 AST 4 STL Gave it his all. 😰 pic.twitter.com/oNbuHXsSIm — A Walking Highlight (@11AWH) June 10, 2024 There is a small chance, Mavs superstar, Luka Doncic can lead his team to an unbelievable comeback in the NBA Finals. If the MVP candidate does, then with his numbers there is a great chance for him to get the moniker. In two games, he averages 31 points, 10.5 rebounds, and six assists on 51% from the field and 38% from three.
3 burning questions for the Boston Celtics ahead of the Finals
What version of Jayson Tatum will show up these NBA Finals? Jayson Tatum postseason scoring during the Celtics' NBA Finals runs 🧐 2022: 2024: 29.5 PPG 21.8 PPG 1st Rd 27.6 PPG 26.8 PPG Semis 25.0 PPG 30.3 PPG Conf 21.5 PPG TBD Finals pic.twitter.com/oJlysVVsac — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 4, 2024 Questioning if Jayson Tatum will show up in these NBA Finals is entirely valid considering the stinker of a series he put up in 2022.
5 reasons the Boston Celtics will beat the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals
No. 1: A healthy Kristaps Porzingis makes all the difference Most Points Per Possession On Post Ups This Season (Min. 100 Total Post-Up FGA) : 1. Kristaps Porzingis — 1.30 2. Joel Embiid — 1.14 2. Nikola Jokic — 1.14 4. DeMar DeRozan — 1.13 5. Jayson Tatum —… https://t.co/s1RtbTOu4e pic.twitter.com/NjwhGDOt4l — Stat Defender (@statdefender) April 26, 2024 All signs point to Kristaps Porzingis returning on Thursday night in game 1 of the NBA Finals.
3 Targets the Boston Celtics can pursue with $3.9 Million TPE
Derrick Rose Every #Bulls fan wants to see Derrick Rose win a ring even itβs not in Chicago π pic.twitter.com/f777FjcYiF β Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans (@DieHardCBfans) May 10, 2024 Derrick Rose having a chance to be in a championship rotation before he retires? Sign me up! The 16-year NBA vet and former MVP is worth a flier. Rose would bring a level of poise to the second unit and 52 games of playoff experience.
B/R proposes trade lands the Boston Celtics more wing depth
The Trade: Boston Celtics trade Jaden Springer and the No. 30 Pick in the 2024 Draft for Chicago Bulls' Torrey Craig TORREY CRAIG vs CELTICS 19 Minutes 11 Points 2 Rebounds 3 Assists 2 Steals 0 Blocks 3/3 3pt pic.twitter.com/mBhnWS8U9I — Torrey Craig Muse (@TorreyCMuse) March 24, 2024 Torrey Craig is the prototypical 3-and-D wing the Boston Celtics have been needing for sometime to complete their second unit.
Takeaways from Celtics' Game 4 win: Jaylen Brown gets ECF MVP, Kristaps Porzingis gets extended rest before return
Jaylen Brown gets his deserved recognition Jaylen Brown in the final 3 minutes to send the Celtics to the NBA Finals: -Hit a step through to tie the game -Blocked Nembhard at the rim -Attacked paint, found White for go-ahead 3 29 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists, 1 block in 44 minutes. A complete game by Brown.
Kyle Anderson deemed a 'dream target' for Boston Celtics this offseason
What does Kyle Anderson bring to the Boston Celtics? My other SloMo thing to watch for in Game 2 is that I doubt Dereck Lively dares him to shoot as many midrange 2s — which Kyle Anderson is good at! (51% on pu2s this year) Since all 4 pu2s were against Lively, I wonder if it's a rookie misremembering the scouting report on SloMo pic.twitter.com/OnKb4RX1nq — Bowser2Bowser (@bowser2bowser) May 24, 2024 Kyle Anderson brings more than a veteran presence at 30 years old for the Boston Celtics.
Celtics vs Pacers Game 2 takeaways: Jaylen Brown makes history, Cs find backup big
Takeaway No. 1: Jaylen Brown goes into takeover mode in Celtics-Pacers Game 2 JAYLEN BROWN 40 BALL 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/itOTMEeIXU — ESPN (@espn) May 24, 2024 Jaylen Brown comes up huge for the Boston Celtics tying a playoff career-high with 40 Points and five boards on 51% shooting overall to go with 40% on threes. On a night when Jayson Tatum took a while to get going, the C's 1A superstar continues to step up in the big moments.
Eastern Conference Finals MVP Ladder Rankings after Boston Celtics beat Pacers in Game 1
No. 5: Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam in the 4th quarter pic.twitter.com/QTvV9ah9s2 — NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) May 22, 2024 Yes, there will be some yellow on this green team site today. The Pacers kept pace with the Boston Celtics in an amazing OT thriller. There was a belief that Indiana had a real shot at winning Game 1. One of the reasons was "Spicy P" himself, Pascal Siakam.
3 Myths about the Boston Celtics that are easily debunkable
Myth No. 1: The Boston Celtics are thriving because they're in the east It is true of the Boston Celtics being far and away the best team in the Eastern Conference. They boasted a 64-18 record with the second seed in the east trailing 14 games behind. Fans and NBA experts are dismissing the C's as weak because of who they have faced so far. The Miami Heat had injuries to three of their top five players during round one. The Cleveland Cavs had injuries to two of their top three players in round two.
Assessing the best road map to the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics must draw the Indiana Pacers This one may be a long shot as the Indiana Pacers got blown out by the New York Knicks in Game 5 by 30 points. The bright side is the Pacers are undefeated at home going 5-0 thus far these playoffs. It all has the making of a seven-game series. Celtics fans everywhere should be hoping for Tyrese Haliburton and company to force a Game 7. The ideal situation has these teams hitting haymakers on each other before the conference finals.
3 Boston Celtics who are trending in the wrong direction against the Cavs
Al Horford Al Horford hasn't made a 3 since the first half of Game 2. — Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) May 14, 2024 The "sixth starter" as many would call him, Al Horford has struggled mightily against a youthful Cleveland Cavaliers team. Through four games for the Boston Celtics, the big man is averaging 6.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game on a woeful 34% shooting and a horrendous 18% shooting from three.
Tatum awakens, Holiday dazzles: Takeaways from Boston Celtics' Game 3 win over Cavs
Jayson Tatum had his best game of the Playoffs They doubted you Big Deuce They said you were being carried Big Deuce They said you were slumping you’re way through the playoffs Big Deuce Well, guess you showed them @jaytatum0 😏#DifferentHere | #ALLINCELTICS pic.twitter.com/6GPrTcF7yd — Playoff Meatman ☘️ R2 (2-1) (@TheMeatman253) May 12, 2024 When the pressure rises to its apex, Jayson Tatum ascends into superstar mode.
3 Former Boston Celtics struggling in the 2024 NBA postseason
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing as we speak, and if you look around the league, then you will notice many familiar faces as a Boston Celtics fan. In the Postseason, there are 15 former Cs in all. The following list is a ranking of the three former Celtics who are struggling the most: one big man cannot find his consistency on a playoff foe, another wing cannot hit the side of a barn in Milwaukee. And a former All-Star, now held scoreless in over 40 minutes of playing time.
'Cocaine Bear' is stupid, but in a really good way
Sports Media (Photo Credit: New York Times/Universal Pictures) Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / March 4, 2023 ‘Cocaine Bear’ is stupid, but in a really good way When the idea of a film based on the strange tale of a bear that had ingested cocaine in 1985 began to circulate, everyone thought it was dumb. A dumb, but interesting concept for a film. A unique idea at a time when Hollywood is still diving headfirst into sequels, reboots and remakes.
3 game-changing trade deadline targets for the Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are always up to something at the trade deadline. This year appears to be no different as past seasons. A championship contending team looking to fine tune their line up by smoothening out the edges. Brad Stevens has the seal of approval from ownership to do whatever it takes to improve the roster. What does this mean for the team’s immediate future? They are most certainly approaching the deadline as buyers looking to add to their core and not take anything away from it.
Kyle Shanahan Believes Demeco Ryans Is Ready To Become A Head Coach
Sports Media (Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) Trey Daubert / NFL / January 25, 2023 Kyle Shanahan Believes Demeco Ryans Is Ready To Become A Head Coach Kyle Shanahan doesn’t want Demeco Ryans to leave. Who would? Ryans currently is the orchestrator of the NFL’s number one overall defense. However, the 49ers’ head coach made it clear his defensive coordinator is absolutely ready for a head coaching opportunity elsewhere.
3 takeaways from Boston Celtics MLK day win over Hornets
WNBA free agency opens up on Jan. 21 and the whole world has its eyes on Breanna Stewart. Where could the WNBA’s premier free agent sign?. Last year Stewart signed a one-year supermax deal to return to the Seattle Storm. Before signing her one-year deal, she met with the New York Liberty in free agency. SEATTLE, WA・47 MINUTES AGO
3 takeaways from Boston Celtics MLK day win over Hornets
The Boston Celtics enter the day having won six straight games and owning the top record in the association. Playing the Charlotte Hornets again at the Hive for the second time this weekend, the Cs nixed the Hornets 122-106 in their previous meeting Saturday. The injury report was essentially identical for both teams. The most significant update was the availability of guard, Derrick White who suffered a disturbing fall after an accidental collision with a teammate, Marcus Smart on Saturday Night.
Boston Celtics Alumni Series Spotlight Part 1: Ray Allen
MLB rumors: 3 teams that lost out on Rafael Devers and their likely backup plan Rafael Devers is no longer available for these three teams, but it shouldn’t stop them from getting involved in MLB rumors for other big stars next winter. Rafael Devers is a richer man today than he was even a few days ago. Offseason MLB rumors seemed to hint toward the star Boston Red Sox third baseman and his employer being far apart on a possible extension.
Boston Celtics Alumni Series Spotlight Part 1: Ray Allen
This is the first installment of Hardwood Houdini’s newest series — the Boston Celtics Alumni Series Spotlight The series begins with former Boston Celtics sharpshooting star, Ray Allen, and will follow a recap of his time with the Celts, his tenure in Miami, and what life was like for him after basketball. On a Summer day in June of 2007, Beantown completed their “big three” with a draft-night trade for the Supersonics superstar, Ray Allen.
2022-23 Vendetta NBA Power Rankings: January
Sports Media (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Matt Hanifan / NBA / January 3, 2023 2022-23 Vendetta NBA Power Rankings: January The New Year is here! And it got off to a roaring start with more scoring barrages from Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson and Donovan Mitchell, who had arguably the most efficient 70-point performance in the league history. Nevertheless, I got the crew together to do the January rendition of our 2022-23 NBA Power Rankings! Let’s jump into it! 30.
Three AEW stars that could appear at Impact's Hard to Kill 2023
Sports Media (Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling) Michael Ivanoskos / AEW, Professional Wrestling / December 28, 2022 Three AEW stars that could appear at Impact’s Hard to Kill 2023 Impact Wrestling’s next pay-per-view is Hard to Kill 2023 on Jan. 15, and speculation is stirring about the possible returns in the works for the show. Connections are being made about previous collaborations with AEW in the past as both companies have a good working relationship.
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