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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
LeBron James and Luka Doncic could get the center they desperately need and Celtics fans won't like it
(Image Source - Getty Images) The Lakers in Los Angeles are trying to enhance their team with stars like LeBron James and Luka Doncic, and they're reportedly interested in Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet as a potential new player. Kornet has had some standout moments, particularly in the 2025 playoffs, making him a hot free-agent target. This situation creates extra tension for Celtics fans, as the idea of losing a key player to their historic rivals is quite nerve-wracking during the offseason. Luke Kornet's playoff surge and Boston's financial constraints could pave the way for a Lakers acquisition During Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks, Luke Kornet put on a fantastic show, scoring 10 points with perfect accuracy, collecting nine rebounds, and achieving a career-high of seven blocks in merely 26 minutes. This performance highlighted his defensive capabilities and his talent for rising to the challenge when it matters. During the 2024–25 NBA season, Kornet put up an average of 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists each game, boasting a remarkable 66.8% shooting percentage across 73 regular-season games. His playoff performance showcased even more of his skill, as he shot 72.4% from the field. This offseason, the Boston Celtics are facing major financial hurdles, being more than $40 million over the luxury tax and $20 million into the second apron, which results in significant financial penalties. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo With Kornet becoming an unrestricted free agent, the Celtics could have a hard time holding onto him, especially if other teams make more appealing offers. The Los Angeles Lakers are on the lookout for a dependable center to support LeBron James and Luka Doncic, and they might see Kornet as a perfect match. His skills as a lob threat and rim protector fit right into what the Lakers need. Plus, bringing Kornet on board would not just fill a gap in their lineup but also take away a key player from their rivals, the Celtics. The Lakers aren't flying solo in their pursuit. It seems the Golden State Warriors have their sights set on Kornet too, aiming to strengthen their frontcourt without adding to their luxury tax concerns. Also Read: Caitlin Clark says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are in 'vacation mode' as Indiana Fever fans hope for a surprise game visit Luke Kornet has been performing consistently, and with the Celtics facing financial limits, he's a top target for teams like the Lakers. Although getting him might need a solid offer, the advantages he brings on both sides of the court could justify the cost. For Celtics fans, the thought of losing an important player to their historic rivals just adds more stress to the offseason. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
The Herald Scotland
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Celtics vs Knicks live updates: Score, highlights from Game 6
Derrick White (34 points) and Jaylen Brown (26 points) carried Boston's offense in its 127-102 Game 5 victory. The Celtics will need a similar effort from that duo while Luke Kornet (10 points, 9 rebounds, 7 blocks) will be tasked with helping Boston's interior defense, especially if Porzingis is limited again. Meanwhile, the Knicks will focus on getting Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson to defend without fouling, something they struggled with in Game 5. New York has largely outperformed Boston in the fourth quarter during the series. As such, if the Knicks can stay within striking distance late without getting into foul trouble, they will have a chance to knock out the reigning NBA champions and head to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000. Follow along for updates and highlights from Game 6 of the Celtics vs. Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns scored 11 points and grabbed four rebounds and Knicks wing Mikal Bridges had 10 points but also picked up two fouls as the New York Knicks jumped out to a 26-20 lead after the first quarter of Game 6 Friday. Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown scored 13 points and helped Boston keep the score close in the opening quarter. No other Celtics players made more than one field goal. With Kristaps Porzingis not quite 100% as he deals with the lingering effects of a viral infection, Luke Kornet, who had a game-changing Game 5 (10 points, nine rebounds, seven blocks), got the start for Boston. Porzingis made an appearance and played six minutes, scoring three points. New York shot 10-for-27 from the field and 3-for-14 on 3-pointers, and Boston was 8-for-24 and 3-for-10. What time is Celtics vs. Knicks? Game 6 of the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks series will tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, May 16 at Madison Square Garden in New York. How to watch Celtics vs. Knicks playoff game: TV, stream Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET Location: Madison Square Garden in New York Madison Square Garden in New York TV: ESPN ESPN Stream: Sling TV, YouTube TV, Fubo Stream Celtics vs. Knicks with Fubo OG Anunoby, F Josh Hart, F Karl-Anthony Towns, C Mikal Bridges, G Jalen Brunson, G Jaylen Brown, F Al Horford, F Luke Kornet, C Jrue Holiday, G Derrick White, G Celtics vs. Knicks NBA playoff schedule, results Knicks lead series 3-2 * If necessary
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fans Are Saying The Same Thing About Kristaps Porzingis After Game 5 Benching
After Jayson Tatum was lost for the rest of the NBA Playoffs and likely most of the 2025-26 season with a ruptured Achilles, the Boston Celtics faced elimination in Game 5. But the Jaylen Brown-led Celtics prevailed against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks 127-102, keeping their season alive for at least another game. Advertisement With Kristaps Porzingis dealing with an illness, Al Horford has been slotted into the starting center position for the majority of the second-round series. However, with Tatum out in Game 5, Porzingis slid back into the starting lineup for the first time since Game 1. The 7-foot-2 Latvian was a complete non-factor in the first half, recording just one point on 0-of-3 shooting and one rebound. With Porzingis' struggling, Boston coach Joe Mazzulla elected to bench him for the entire second half as backup center Luke Kornet took most of his minutes. Kornet was a big contributor to the Celtics' surprising win, tallying 10 points on 100% shooting, nine rebounds and seven blocks. NBA fans were quick to sound off on social media, with some even claiming Kornet is better than Porzingis, a former All-Star. Advertisement "It took 5 whole games for Mazzulla to realize Kornet was more viable than Porzingis this series," one fan said. "Luke Kornet a better basketball player than Porzingis now," added another. "Imagine if Mazzulla played Kornet over Porzingis this series lmfaooo," wrote a third. "Luke Kornet is so much better than porzingis rn," commented a fourth. "The Celtics genuinely are better off with Kornet out there for Porzingis right now He just isn't right," posted a fifth. "Give all of Kristaps Porzingis's minutes to Luke Kornet," added a sixth. Boston Celtics center Kristaps PorzingisDavid Butler II-Imagn Images Following the win, Mazzulla gave an explanation for Porzingis not playing in the final two quarters, claiming the big man "couldn't breathe." Advertisement The Celtics fight to see another day, but they have a tough test in Game 6 back at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The series will continue on Friday at 8:00 p.m. ET, and Boston could very well slide Kornet into the starting position over Porzingis. Related: Steph Curry Sends Four-Word Message to Jayson Tatum After Injury Update
Boston Globe
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
The Celtics are on the road with a mandate: Win or go home. Follow live updates from Game 6 vs. the Knicks.
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Celtics-Knicks: Game 6 live updates .cls-1{clip-path:url(#clippath);}.cls-2,.cls-3{fill:none;}.cls-2,.cls-3,.cls-4{stroke-width:0px;}.cls-5{clip-path:url(#clippath-1);}.cls-3{clip-rule:evenodd;} Link copied Click here to refresh | Garden Party Can Luke Kornet step up again? — 6:00 p.m. .cls-1{clip-path:url(#clippath);}.cls-2,.cls-3{fill:none;}.cls-2,.cls-3,.cls-4{stroke-width:0px;}.cls-5{clip-path:url(#clippath-1);}.cls-3{clip-rule:evenodd;} Link copied By Amin Touri So, the real question tonight is whether the Celtics' Game 5 formula is replicable. Can they shoot 45 percent from 3-point range again? Will six guys score in double figures? Can Jaylen and Derrick continue as the finest combination of Brown and White since humanity figured out how to perfectly toast a marshmallow? Can Advertisement Perhaps they don't have to be, seeing as there was a 25-point margin of error in that Game 5 win and Boston certainly doesn't need to win by 25 to stay alive. A single point will do. Emma Healy can be reached at
USA Today
16-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Luke Kornet on what went into the Boston Celtics Game 5 win vs. the New York Knicks
Luke Kornet on what went into the Boston Celtics Game 5 win vs. the New York Knicks When veteran Boston Celtics big man Al Horford sat down with the team after Jayson Tatum went down with what was later confirmed to be an Achilles tendon tear, Celtics center Luke Kornet got the message loud and clear. "I feel like they're very just aware of kind of the situation that it was," said Kornet via CLNS Media. "We do have an opportunity to move forward, and we said to take it one game at a time and the goal for today was just to make it back to New York," he added. Boston would do so, and handily -- thanks in no small part to the Vanderbilt alum's career night vs. the Knicks in Game 5. "Throughout my time of the Celtics and throughout my career whatever coach asked me to do, I'm just there to do it," said Kornet. The folks behind the "CLNS Media Boston Sports Network" YouTube channel put together a clip of the full Kornet interview for us to watch later. 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:
