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NBA Fans Bracing for Ben Simmons News After Celtics' Roster Move
NBA Fans Bracing for Ben Simmons News After Celtics' Roster Move originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Celtics made a roster move on Wednesday. The team confirmed via its official X account that JD Davison was waived, which puts their roster at 14 players for the 2024-25 season. While a move like this gets the Celtics under the NBA's second tax apron, fans have speculated that Boston will use their final roster spot to add Ben Simmons, who the Celtics have reportedly been interested in, per Marc Stein and Brian Windhorst. "Ben Simmons welcome to Boston," one wrote. "Big Ben is coming," another proclaimed. "My guess, Ben Simmons is on the way," another predicted. Simmons is an unrestricted free agent, so waiving Davison allows Boston to sign him. Waiving Davison not too long after Boston's reported interest in Simmons would make it easy to conclude that the Celtics are opening up room to sign him. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that is what will happen. The Boston Globe's Adam Himmelsbach confirmed that the Celtics waived Davison and that no move is imminent for them. According to a league source, the Celtics are waiving guard JD Davison," Himmelsbach wrote. "Davison, the G League MVP, is no longer eligible for a two-way contract with the Cs but could sign one elsewhere or compete for a roster spot. Celtics now have one open spot, but no move imminent." It's possible another move is on the horizon, but the Celtics can enter the 2025-26 season with a roster that includes at least 14 players at minimum. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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11-07-2025
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets Honest On Los Angeles And New York Trade Rumors
Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets Honest On Los Angeles And New York Trade Rumors originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally addressed the swirling trade rumors and as always, he did it in his own unique, low-key way. In a livestream with YouTube and Twitch star IShowSpeed, Giannis was asked about the constant speculation linking him to markets like Los Angeles and New York. Advertisement IShowSpeed: "L.A., the tax is bad. New York tax is bad. Hell nah." Giannis Antetokounmpo: "A lot of people try to convince me, try to convince me to go and play there and stuff." IShowSpeed: "So you stay in Milwaukee?" Giannis Antetokounmpo: "Probably. We'll see. We'll see. Probably. I love Milwaukee." As every move he makes has been dissected this summer, from social media posts to vacation spots, his brief but revealing reply offered the clearest signal yet about where his heart lies. But the reigning face of the Milwaukee Bucks wasn't ready to make promises. Instead, he left the door cracked just enough to keep everyone guessing. Advertisement And that's exactly where the story is right now. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported last month that there is 'no trade market' for Giannis because he hasn't asked for one and the Bucks are not actively shopping him. But that hasn't stopped teams from dreaming. The Rockets, Lakers, Knicks, Heat, and Warriors have all been loosely connected to the two-time MVP through whispers, backchannels, and wishful thinking. Still, for all the smoke, there's no visible fire. If anything, the Bucks have made moves this offseason to double down on Giannis, not move away from him. They waived Damian Lillard, who is recovering from a torn Achilles, and instead brought in veteran center Myles Turner. They also added useful role players like Gary Harris, Kevin Porter Jr., Taurean Prince, and Jericho Sims. It's not exactly a superteam, but it's a start. Advertisement Giannis, meanwhile, remains in his prime. He averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists last season on a jaw-dropping 60.1% from the field. He's 30 now, with a player option in 2027, meaning he holds all the leverage. And he knows it. So, what does 'probably' mean in the grand scheme of things? It means Giannis is open to staying in Milwaukee, but he needs to be convinced. The Bucks will need to win and win now to ensure his long-term loyalty. Another first-round exit and the calculus could shift quickly. Until then, his words stand as both a comfort and a warning. But 'probably' isn't a promise. It's a possibility, one that the entire league will be watching closely. Advertisement Related: Giannis Antetokounmpo Accused Of Engineering Damian Lillard's Bucks Exit This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
