A former Boston Celtic could have a new home before the end of the season. The Detroit Pistons have made guard Avery Bradley available in trade talks ahead of the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday, citing sources. Detroit’s asking price for Bradley is “significant,” per Wojnarowski, who added the Pistons have been one of the league’s most “aggressive” teams leading up to the deadline. Bradley played a key role in the Pistons’ early-season success, averaging 18.3 points per game over the month of November. Detroit has struggled mightily of late, though, losing 11 of its last 13 games to dr... NESN.com
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Avery Bradley Feels ‘Lucky’ To Play For Celtics Coach Brad Stevens
Share this: The Boston Celtics’ 2016-17 season is over, but the lessons the young C’s learned from head coach Brad Stevens throughout the year will last forever. In four seasons with the C’s, Stevens proved to be more than just a coach to point guard Avery Bradley and his teammates. Bradley gave high praise to Stevens and said he’s “lucky to have a chance to play for Brad Stevens.” To hear more from Bradley, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Bradley Beal Commits Oscar-Worthy Flop During Wizards Vs. Celtics Game 7
Share this: low-light nesn Bradley Beal’s flop in Monday’s Game 7 wasn’t quite as ridiculous as his one from earlier in the Eastern Conference semifinal series, but it still was pretty cringe-worthy. The Wizards guard added another lowlight to his flopping reel with quite the acting job during the first half of the Boston Celtics’ matchup with Washington at TD Garden. Avery Bradley came over to set a pick, and Beal took it from there. That was Oscar-worthy. Meanwhile, Marcus Smart, who has had some flopping issues of his own, came up with a potential game-changing block in the first half. Click for Game 7 live blog >> Thumbnail photo via David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Celtics Wrap: Kawhi Leonard Lifts Spurs To 108-101 Win Vs. Struggling C’s
Share this: The Boston Celtics didn’t have to worry about closing out Wednesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs because they never had the chance. The C’s fell behind early, and while they mounted comebacks in the second and third quarters, they were far from enough in the Spurs’ 108-101 victory at AT&T Center. Avery Bradley led the Isaiah Thomas-less Celtics with 25 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Jae Crowder (15 points), Al Horford (13), Terry Rozier (12) and Marcus Smart (11) all reached double-digits in scoring. San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 26 points. With the win, the Spurs improved to 20-5, while the Celtics dropped to 13-12. Here’s how it all went down in San Antonio. STARTING FIVEMarcus Smart, Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder,