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USA Today
4 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
Havlicek Stole the Pod 11: What the Celtics offseason moves tell us about their future plans, with Yossi Gozlan
What do the Boston Celtics offseason moves tell us about their future plans for the team? The Celtics dodged what would have been a historic payroll and tax bill by trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and cutting ties with Luke Kornet, Al Horford, and JD Davison. They also brought in cheaper talent via those trades (Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang), signings (Luka Garza and Josh Minott), and the 2025 NBA Draft (Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams, and Max Shulga). This got them under the second apron in total, and Boston now finds their roster within striking distance getting under tax as well. What have they gained from all of these moves in pursuit of Banner 19, and are they actually going to try to get out of the repeater tax? With so many moving pieces, the Celtics could go a lot of different directions, depending on several important factors. To get a better idea of how cap concerns and possibilities might shape that future, the hosts of the "Havlicek Stole the Pod" linked up with The Third Apron cap expert Yossi Gozlan to talk over what might be coming down the pike for Boston this offseason, at the deadline, and beyond. Be sure to tune in! Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Spotify: iTunes: YouTube:
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
How the Boston Celtics use artificial intelligence to make their team better
At times, it can seem like artificial intelligence has snuck into almost every aspect of modern life, and when it comes to the NBA basketball decision-making made by the Boston Celtics, well, it is being used there as well. How do the Celtics use AI (the sort that lives in computers, not the one that played for the Philadelphia 76ers) to make their team better? What uses does it have for Boston's coaching staff and front office? And how does it work in their day-to-day activities? To give us all an answer to this, the folks behind Mission, a CDW Company, put together a clip with Jay Wessland, the CTO of the Celtics, in how Boston uses AI for smarter shot analysis and a host of other techniques. The folks behind Mission's official YouTube channel put together a video breaking it all down in easy to understand language, so if this sort of thing piques your interest, take a look at the clip embedded below to get all the details of how AI helps the Celtics in their pursuit of Banner 19.
USA Today
29-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How will Amari Williams and Max Shulga help the Boston Celtics?
How will Amari Williams and Max Shulga help the Boston Celtics? The Celtics of course picked up Williams and Shulga in the second round with the Nos. 46 and 57 picks of the 2025 NBA Draft, respectively. What do the University of Kentucky big man and Virginia Commonwealth University guard bring to Boston that will help them next season and beyond in their hunt for Banner 19? The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took a closer look at the game of each of these newest Boston draft picks at the NCAA level. They share their thoughts on what each of the two incoming rookies have going for them with their existing games as well as what else they could add to their play to secure a spot in the league. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about what Williams and Shulga have to offer the Celtics. If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network:
Newsweek
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Celtics Send Epic Jayson Tatum Message on Sunday
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Boston Celtics saw their season come to an end in the second round of the playoffs against the New York Knicks. Unfortunately, that series loss also came with Jayson Tatum tearing his Achilles in Game 4. While there is no official timeline about when Tatum could return to the court, his 2025-26 season will also be in jeopardy as well. Different players have different recovery timelines. They range from between seven to 18 months. Usually, a torn Achilles results an entire missed season. For Tatum, that would mean the earliest he could return would be late next season. Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in... Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. More PhotoTatum suffering the injury was a brutal blow for the Celtics. However, he has been attacking his rehab process already and underwent surgery very quickly after it occurred. Read more: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors Get Huge Update From Insider On Saturday, Tatum sent out a post on social media with an update on his recovery. "Day 25... days starting to get a little easier," he wrote. Now, Boston has responded to his update with an epic message of their own to their franchise face. "The comeback will be greater than the setback," the post read. The comeback will be greater than the setback 💪🏽⏳ — Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 8, 2025 Fans quickly took to the comments section of the Celtics' post about Tatum. The amount of support that he has received since the injury is overwhelming. "The comeback is gonna be a movie!" one fan wrote. Another fan commented, "No rush young soldier. We need you for Banner 19, 20 and 21." "Minor setback for a major comeback," a third comment said. A fourth fan's comment read, "What a legend." During the 2024-25 NBA season, Tatum put together another big-time year. He played in 72 games, averaging 26.8 points per game to go along with 8.7 rebounds, six assists, and 1.1 steals. Tatum also shot 45.2 percent from the floor and 34.3 percent from three-point range. At 27 years old, there is plenty of time for Tatum to get healthy and pick up where he left off. Read more: Lakers' LeBron James Strongly Urged to Retire By Former NBA Big Man Boston will be an interesting team to watch heading into the offseason. With new ownership, the Celtics are expected to be open to cost-cutting moves. Names like Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis, and even Jaylen Brown will be talked about in the NBA rumor mill. Hopefully, the team is able to keep most of its core intact. When Tatum gets back on the court, Boston will continue being one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference. For more on the Boston Celtics and general NBA news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Is Jayson Tatum already a top-five Boston Celtics player of all time?
Is Jayson Tatum already a top-five Boston Celtics player of all time? Is Jayson Tatum already a top-five Boston Celtics player of all time? The St. Louis native had a heck of a head start since coming into the league in the 2017 NBA draft when the Celtics selected him at No. 3 overall, having played in the playoffs ever single season of his career to date. Tatum finally broke through to win it all and secure the long-coveted Banner 19 in the summer of 2024, and has racked up a host of accolades since he started suiting up for Boston. Did we mention that he still has a fair amount of time before his 30th birthday rolls around? The hosts of the CLNS Media "Cedric Maxwell" podcast, the eponymous Cedric Maxwell and his co-host Josue Pavon, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk it over with CLNS jefe John Zannis. Take a look at their chat for yourself to see if you agree with Max's take on if Taco Jay has cracked Boston's top five of all time. If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network:
