Share this: Gordon Hayward isn’t officially a member of the Boston Celtics yet, but he’s already embracing his new life in the Hub. The NBA All-Star announced earlier this week he’s going to sign a contract with the Celtics, a four-year deal worth a reported $128 million. And while the Celtics still haven’t figured out their tricky salary cap dilemma yet, it’s assumed Hayward officially signs and is introduced by the team as early as Friday. And we know that because Hayward is already in Boston. Fans spotted him buying suits (for a press conference, we’d assume) Thursday night, and that wasn’t all he was doing. Social media basically lets us spy on folks in public, and there was no shortage of C’s
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Gordon Hayward Rumors: Latest News, Contract Info On NBA Free Agent
Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward is one of the top NBA free agents on the market, and there are several teams interested in his services. Hayward has meetings lined up this weekend with the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz, per ESPN’s Marc Stein, setting the stage for some potential fireworks on July 4. The 27-year-old star has been linked with the Celtics quite often, with the obvious connection being Boston head coach Brad Stevens, who recruited and coached Hayward while the two were at Butler University. But the C’s appear to have stiff competition for Hayward, who averaged a career-high 21.9 points per game last season. Kee... NESN.com
Knicks’ Phil Jackson Wants To Trade Star Center Kristaps Porzingis
Share this: The New York Knicks are stealing offseason headlines once again. According to The Vertical, Knicks president of basketball operations Phil Jackson is interested in trading young star center Kristaps Porziņģis. NESN.com’s Courtney Cox tells you how the Boston Celtics may be involved in the Xfinity X1 Report video above. Thumbnail photo via Russ Isabella and Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Paul Pierce Doubles Down On Kevin Durant Praise With ‘Truth Hurts’ Tweet
Share this: Paul Pierce is doubling down. The former Boston Celtics star boldly claimed after the Golden State Warriors took a 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals that Kevin Durant is the best basketball player in the world, and he didn’t hesitate to mention it again after Durant helped the Dubs beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-113 in Wednesday’s Game 3. First, we bring you to Pierce’s Twitter. Truth Hurts #truthjuice 🤷🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️get over it I told y'all — Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) June 8, 2017 And he said more of the same on ESPN’s postgame coverage. The Truth (and Dwight Howard) are siding with Durant over LeBron James. Thumbnail photo via Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Are Cavs Mocking Celtics On Twitter Morning After Game 2 Blowout Win?
Share this: Are the Boston Celtics’ struggles in the Eastern Conference finals now a laughing matter? That seems to be the case Saturday after the Cleveland Cavaliers posted a provocative message on Twitter, the morning after their blowout win over the Celtics in Game 2. The photo features forward J.R. Smith and center Tristan Thompson appear laughing at the caption. Cleveland raced to a 2-0 series lead with the 130-86 rout. The loss was the Celtics’ worst postseason setback in 22 years and second-heaviest of all time. Most already are counting Boston out of NBA Finals contention, but it’s probably too soon for Cleveland to start laughing about it. The teams will meet at 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday night at Quicken Loans Arena in Game
Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith Play ‘Go Fish’ During Cavs’ Rout Of Celtics In Game…
Share this: Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith have seen better basketball from the Boston Celtics. The “NBA on TNT” analysts couldn’t be bothered to discuss the Celtics’ performance at halftime against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday at TD Garden in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. Boston was trailing 72-31 at the break, with the 41-point margin representing the most lopsided half in NBA postseason history. So we’ll just have to forgive Barkley and Smith for playing “Go Fish” instead of breaking down highlights. The Celtics ultimately lost 130-86, giving Cleveland a 2-0 series lead. The teams will meet at 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday night at Quicken Loans Arena in Game 3. Perhaps that contest will be competitive enough to hold Barkley’s and Smith’s
Celtics Wrap: Cavs Embarrass Boston With 130-86 Blowout Win In Game 2
Share this: BOSTON — After a dominant victory to open the Eastern Conference finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers followed suit in Game 2 with a 130-86 rout of the Boston Celtics on Friday night at TD Garden. LeBron James overpowered Boston for the second consecutive game. The star forward posted the game-high with 30 points to go along with seven assists and four rebounds, while Kyrie Irving rebounded from a quiet Game 1 with 29 points Friday night. Kevin Love also shined for Cleveland, scoring 26 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. The Celtics were flat-out dreadful throughout the game. Boston couldn’t get anything going on offense, as the home team simply was overmatched by the defending NBA champions. And to make matters worse for