The Boston Celtics apparently had been keen to mortgage solely part of their future in an effort to purchase Anthony Davis. The Celtics weren’t “closed to the idea” of together with Jayson Tatum in a commerce supply for the NBA famous person heart, the Boston Hereld’s Steve Bulpett reported Sunday, citing a New Orleans Pelicans supply. However, the Celtics reportedly wouldn’t have included a lot else — precious contributors and/or draft picks — of their supply. Bulpett’s report contradicts earlier rumors, which declare the Celtics refused make Tatum accessible in negotiations with the Pelicans over Davis. The Celtics’ stance reportedly prompted New Orleans to re-foc... NESN.com
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Celtics Injuries: Here’s Latest On Jayson Tatum, Robert
The Boston Celtics haven't had a lot to rejoice of late. In the midst of a three-game dropping streak, which attain a low level in Saturday’s 124-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets during which they have been outscored 30-5 down the stretch, the Celtics have been bitten laborious by the harm bug. Aron Baynes (ankle), Al Horford (knee) and Gordon Hayward (concussion) all missed Saturday’s tilt, and now it seems to be like Boston can be with out at the least yet one more physique after they tackle the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday again at TD Garden. Robert Williams III and Jayson Tatum every suffered decrease again contusions after taking laborious falls beneath the basket. Williams appeared to take the more severe
Why Grant Hill Believes Jayson Tatum Is ‘On His Way’ To Hall of Fame
Jayson Tatum dazzled during his rookie season with the Boston Celtics, and that was just the beginning for the 20-year-old forward. After his eye-opening rookie campaign that saw the Duke product lead the Celtics to within one game of the NBA Finals without Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, the expectations for Tatum’s sophomore season, and his career, are sky-high. How high, you ask? Well, fellow Duke basketball alumni and Hall of Famer Grant Hill thinks the young star is on track to end up where Hill will be enshrined Friday — the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “I think he’s on his way,”
Nick Wright Wouldn’t Take Jayson Tatum No. 1 In Re-Draft Of 2017 Class
There’s little doubt that if teams could re-do the 2017 NBA Draft, the final product would look much different. In all likelihood, Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz would not be taken first overall given, you know, he can’t shoot a basketball. So, the question then becomes: Who would be the first player drafted? Many point to Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, who emerged as a superstar in his team’s run to the Eastern Conference finals last season. “First Things First” co-host Nick Wright, however, has a different player in mind. Here’s his top three: That’s right: Nicky Dubs has Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell goi... NESN.com
Jayson Tatum, Celtics Reflect On Disappointing Game 7 Loss Vs. Cavs
The Boston Celtics’ season came to screeching halt Sunday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers came into TD Garden and grabbed an 87-79 win in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. It was an unbelievable ride for a young Celtics team without its two best players in Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. While the C’s didn’t have enough in the tank to overtake LeBron James on a stage that he has owned for most of his career, the future is unquestionably bright for Boston. That being said, the day after a season-ending loss is all about what could have been, and a number of Celtics voiced their thoughts Monday on what was an ugly
Kyrie Irving Explains How Jayson Tatum Can Realize Star Potential
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum continues to impress at 19 years old. The Boston Celtics have asked a lot of the No. 3 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, and he’s delivered early in his career. Tatum scored in double figures once again in the Celtics’ 108-97 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. The Duke product poured in nine of his 15 points in the fourth quarter, showing once again that the NBA stage isn’t too big for him. With the Celtics leading by five in the fourth quarter, Tatum got Philly forward Amir Johnson on the switch and immediately asked for a clear out so he could take the former Celtics big
Celtics Notes: Heat End Historic Boston Win Streak; Jayson Tatum Impresses
The Boston Celtics dug themselves too deep of a hole Wednesday night in Miami, and despite a valiant effort late in the fourth quarter, they couldn’t extend their win streak to 17 games after a 104-98 loss to the Heat. Boston had overcome deficits of 10 or more in three straight games entering Wednesday. The C’s clawed back from deficits of 18 (twice), 17, 16 and 13 during the win streak, but Heat guards Goran Dragic and Dion Waiters, who combined for 53 points, were too much to handle late in the game. The 16-game win streak is tied for the fourth-longest in team history. It included a nine-game road win streak (fifth-longest in franchise