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Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ben Simmons to Celtics Deemed Unlikely for One Reason
Ben Simmons to Celtics Deemed Unlikely for One Reason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In recent weeks, there have been multiple reports tying Ben Simmons to the Boston Celtics. Both Marc Stein and Brian Windhorst revealed that the Celtics are among the teams interested in signing the three-time All-Star. Since his fallout with the Philadelphia 76ers, Simmons has not played at the same level he once did. During the 2024-25 season, he averaged five points, 5.6 assists, and 4.7 rebounds a game while shooting 52% from the field in 51 games combined with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers. After losing Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet, and presumably Al Horford, the Celtics don't have that many big men in their frontcourt. Their rotation of centers includes Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman, Luka Garza, and Amari Williams. However, despite the Celtics' interest in Simmons, he doesn't seem likely to join them. Not unless someone else gets traded first. CLNS Media's Bobby Manning explained how, from a roster standpoint, he doesn't see the Celtics adding Simmons. "If #Celtics sign Ben Simmons, they're effectively committing to 15 players to start the year which they haven't done in some time," Manning wrote. "Unless they have a path in mind to further downsizing payroll in September/later, or adjusting the roster, I don't see it unless they love him…" If the Celtics get rid of someone first to open a roster spot and/or make trades to reduce their payroll, that scenario could open the door for Boston to sign Simmons. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
04-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The Boston Celtics will have more playing time for younger players next season
The Boston Celtics have not had much in the way of playing time when it comes to their younger players given their status as contenders. But as Boston takes a step back to duck under the the NBA's dreaded second apron and all the team building barriers created by it in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), there are fewer star players and veterans eating up the playing time. As a result of this unusual -- at least for the Celtics -- state of affairs, the team's incoming rookie class and younger players, who will get more of a chance to spread their wings and show what they can do when their number is called. The hosts of the CLNS Media "Garden Report" podcast, Bobby Manning and Noa Dalzell, broke down how the team's youth movement will have a lot more playing time in the season to come. Check it out below! 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:
USA Today
21-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown on how local community boosts his recovery from surgery
Star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown may have just had surgery on his knee, but that has not slowed him down from holding his community events for his 741 Performance brand of athletic apparel. In fact, it is the reverse -- the Georgia native made a point of noting how his and Celtics fans who show up to his events have actually been making him feel better since going under the knife to repair a partially torn meniscus in his right knee. Cohosts of the CLNS Media "Garden Report" podcast, Bobby Manning and Noa Dalzell, caught up with Brown after another community event held by the Cal alum this week, talking about his surgery, his ties to the community, and what has been going on with his offseason to date. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about all of the above, and more. 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:
USA Today
21-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Who are the best fits for the Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA draft?
Who are the best fits for the Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA draft? The Celtics will likely need to add depth to their backcourt and big man rotations if cost-cutting trades are made by the front office to address a potentially historic tax bill. And with Boston controlling the Nos. 28 and 32 picks overall in the first and second rounds overall, respectively, the Celtics have a good shot of finding help at those spots in the draft, but which prospects are the best fit for the team moving forward? The cohost of the CLNS Media "Garden Report" podcast, Bobby Manning, took some time to sit down with "NBA Big Board" podcast host and draft expert Rafael Barlow to talk through which players in a range Boston could get to that would be the best fit for the team's needs and culture. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about who they think the Celtics ought to draft. 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:
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Which players make sense for the Boston Celtics to take in the 2025 NBA draft?
Which players make sense for the Boston Celtics to take with their Nos. 28 and 32 picks in the 2025 NBA draft? Given the rumors we have been hearing about Boston potentially trading away Jrue Holiday this offseason, does it make more sense to aim for adding some talent to the team's backcourt rotation? Or with the rumbles that vet big man Kristaps Porzingis might be on the move as well, should the Celtics try to add a new center to the roster? They may actually be able to both given they have picks in the first and second round, but they could also look to combine them to move up in the draft as well. Advertisement Cohost of the CLNS Media "Garden Report" podcast, Bobby Manning, linked up with "Swish Theory" draft analyst Matt Powers to talk it all over. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about who Boston may want to draft! 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: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Which players make sense for the Celtics to take in the 2025 NBA draft?
