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USA Today
10 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Do the Boston Celtics have a big man issue?
When you look at the Boston Celtics' current depth chart, it's the front court that stands out as needing improvement. Joe Mazzulla's team has lost Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, Luke Kornet and most likely Al Horford this summer. Luka Garza and Amari Williams are the two tasked with replacing that rotation of championship-winning bigs. As things currently stand, Boston's center rotation for next season projects to be Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman and Garza. Williams will likely sign a two-way deal with the franchise between now and the start of the season. Unfortunately for the Celtics, that rotation doesn't instill confidence, either as a retooling, rebuilding or contending team. It lacks depth, high-level talent and most importantly, experience. In a recent episode of the "Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast," the duo discussed Boston's limited options at the center position, with Ryan claiming the situation looks "scary." We start to see the dawn of a new season in the distant horizon. You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch or listen to the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Spotify: Apple: Substack:
USA Today
12 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Is Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown a top-20 player in the NBA?
Jaylen Brown will head into the 2025-26 NBA season with the pressure of leading a franchise on his shoulders. With Jayson Tatum likely out for the season with an Achilles tendon injury, Brown will be the Boston Celtics' star player and will be expected to carry a heavy load on both sides of the ball. Joe Mazzulla will likely change some of his offensive and defensive approaches. Brown is at his best when pressuring the rim or working out of the mid-range. Therefore, we may see a slight shift in how many threes the Celtics take, especially if Brown is going to lead the team in shot attempts, although his drive and kick playmaking should ensure there's a healthy diet of catch-and-shoot threes. It's likely that his point-of-attack defense will also be a factor in how the Celtics look to thrive on the defensive side of the floor. Heading into the season, Brown will likely be viewed as a top-20 to top-25 player in the NBA. The hope is that he will end the campaign as a top-15 candidate. In a recent episode of the "Hoops Tonight" podcast, Jason Timpf continued his NBA player rankings, putting Brown at 21, which was two spots ahead of Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat and one spot ahead of Evan Mobley from the Cleveland Cavaliers. You can hear Timpf's full reasoning for Brown being ranked at 21 by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch or listen to the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Spotify: Apple: Substack:
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
How experts are grading the Celtics offseason
The Boston Celtics' 2025 offseason was always going to be complicated—but Jayson Tatum's devastating Achilles injury turned it into a full-scale reset. With their franchise cornerstone likely sidelined for the year, the Celtics prioritized long-term financial flexibility over short-term contention, moving on from veterans Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday in cost-cutting deals. Experts across the league agree: while the front office made smart moves to avoid the second apron and retain future assets, the roster took a significant hit in talent and depth—especially in the frontcourt. ESPN Grade: C The upside is the Celtics managed to balance their books without giving up any future first-round picks, getting under the second apron with a plausible path to avoiding the tax altogether in a gap year following Jayson Tatum's Achilles rupture. The downside is Boston shed a massive amount of talent, including everyone taller than 6-foot-8 who played at least 13 minutes in the 2025 playoffs. The Celtics will be challenged to replenish their frontcourt depth and, crucially, the versatility lost with Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis. — Kevin Pelton Pro Football Network Grade: C The Boston Celtics entered the 2025 offseason reeling from a heartbreaking playoff exit and a devastating Achilles injury to Jayson Tatum, who had been delivering some of the best basketball of his career. With Tatum expected to miss most, if not all, of the upcoming season, Boston's championship aspirations took a significant hit. The front office, led by Brad Stevens, responded by executing bold moves to reset the roster and regain financial flexibility for future runs. The Celtics parted ways with veterans Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis, moves primarily driven by the financial pressures of the league's second apron and looming luxury tax penalties. In return, Boston acquired Anfernee Simons, a scoring guard with upside, and Georges Niang, a versatile role player. Additional roster depth came in the draft with the selection of Spain's Hugo González, whose athleticism and international experience make him a promising project, though his immediate impact remains uncertain. The team also brought in Luka Garza and Josh Minott to bolster the frontcourt, but neither is projected to be a game-changer this season. Boston should remain competitive with defensive standout Derrick White and All-NBA wing Jaylen Brown still on the roster. However, there are valid concerns about the team's short-term depth, especially in the frontcourt, and its overall ceiling without Tatum. Bleacher Report Grade: C The cost-cutting talent drain was probably on the table before Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in the playoffs, but that deeply unfortunate injury made the Boston Celtics' demolition inevitable. Knowing there was no sense in spending $500 million in payroll and tax on a Tatum-less roster that couldn't contend, the Celtics shipped off Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday, netting Anfernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers for the latter. Boston is now under the second apron and could duck the tax if it finds a taker for Simons' expiring $28 million salary at the trade deadline. None of this has been any fun for Celtics fans, who are probably experiencing whiplash with a championship and a teardown separated by 13 months. But Boston had to do this. The costs and restrictions associated with keeping the roster together were too great, particularly in the wake of a Tatum injury that might keep him from returning to full form until 2027. — Grant Hughes USA Today Grade: C+ They absolutely needed to shed salary to prevent apron triggers, so trading Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday had to happen. Anfernee Simons is a nice player in return, and No. 28 overall selection Hugo González is an intriguing project at guard, but can Boston say it is better now? That's magnified significantly with Jayson Tatum (Achilles) expected to miss the entire season. — Lorenzo Reyes & Jeff Zilligitt Read the original article on MassLive.
USA Today
21-07-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Does Jaylen Brown's future lie away from the Boston Celtics?
Every summer, Jaylen Brown's name is floated in trade talks. The 2024 NBA Finals MVP is often viewed as a dispensable member of the Boston Celtics' rotation, despite being one of the top forwards in the NBA and a key player in Joe Mazzulla's rotation. This summer has been no different, despite the fact that Brown is set to embrace a leading role on the Celtics roster due to Jayson Tatum's injury-induced absence. Recently, Brown sat down for an interview with Noa Dalzell of Celtics Blog. During the discussion, he noted how he hasn't always felt capable of being his true self around the city, noting politics as a potential reason. 'It's been a long journey here in Boston,' Brown said. 'I've had to deal with a lot. I feel like I haven't been able to be myself in certain capacities — because of the politics, and because maybe people feel uncomfortable with who I am.' Those comments were quickly used to create a new wave of potential trade talk surrounding Brown. In a recent episode of "WEEI Afternoons," the concept of Brown potentially being traded, either this season or next, was a primary discussion point among the two hosts. You can watch the full discussion by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jayson Tatum shares an adorable curtain raiser to his foundation's upcoming golf tournament
Jayson Tatum shares an adorable curtain raiser to his foundation's upcoming golf tournament (Image Credit: Getty Images) Boston Celtics' star, Jayson Tatum, may not be active on the hardwood due to injury and ongoing recovery, but he has lots to do away from the court. His foundation, Jayson Tatum Foundation, will be hosting a golf tournament on July 28. It will be the fifth year of the event. He teased fans about the same by sharing an adorable video from the practice session of Miami Heat star Alec Burks' daughter. The video was originally posted by Alec Burks' wife, Elyse Burks, on her Instagram story. Jayson reposted it on his IG story. The video's caption made it a perfect curtain raiser for the upcoming event. Jayson Tatum shares a teaser for his foundation's upcoming golf tournament using an adorable video clip Jayson Tatum reposted Miami Heat star Alec Burks' wife, Elyse Burks' IG story, to remind fans about the Jayson Tatum Foundation's upcoming golf tournament. She shared a clip from her daughter, Ashtyn's practice video, where she is seen acing a swing drive shot. Nothing could be more apt than this video to raise a curtain to the upcoming event, as the caption in the clip reads: 'I think she's ready for @thejaysontatumfoundation golf tournament 🏌🏽♂️@jaytatum0' The Boston Celtics' star is currently recovering from the right Achilles tendon surgery. In another picture on his IG story, he shared a picture of his legs, giving a quiet update on his recovery. Here are the pictures: Jayson Tatum shares reminder for Jayson Tatum Foundation golf tournament (Image Source: Jayson/Instagram) Like Ashtyn, everyone who intends to attend or play in the Jayson Tatum Foundation's golf tournament can gear up for the event, as the curtain raiser from the Celtics' star is a fitting reminder for all. Jayson Tatum announced a golf tournament event in March A golf tournament and silent auction are on the activity list of the Celtics' star, Jayson Tatum's foundation. Tatum announced the same on his Instagram on March 2. He captioned the post to provide all details: 'Save the date! The 5th Annual The Jayson Tatum Foundation Charity Golf Tournament & Silent Auction will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Mark your calendar and get ready for a great day of golf at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, MO.' As per the post, the golf tournament is coupled with a silent auction event. Jayson Tatum's recovery is in full swing. Amidst the recovery, he is using the free time for meaningful causes and continues making a difference in the world around him. Also Read: Jayson Tatum cracks Top 100 NBA players of all time, ranked No. 93 by Bleacher Report Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
