Tag: Boston Celtics
First-tier free agents are predictable, but the next group of free agents signings is far less obvious. Drew Maresca identifies the eight best under-the-radar free agents from the Eastern Conference.
Drew Maresca continues Basketball Insiders’ Free Agent series with a look at the best free agents from the Atlantic Division.
Win or lose, reaching the NBA Finals is a monumental achievement for any team. Getting to the top of the mountain is great, but staying there is the real challenge. Chad Smith looks into why the championship window has gotten even tighter for these organizations.
Ben Nadeau praises the Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, while also gently eulogizing another season gone wrong for both teams in New York.
The trade deadline has come and gone and a large contingent of playoff teams did not make a move. Chad Smith looks at four contenders that stood still at the deadline. For some, there may still be a window of opportunity to improve their team before the postseason begins.
Joel Embiid’s recent absences and his team’s struggles have shaken up the Defensive Player of the Year race. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum deserves praise for his evolution into an All-Defense level defender, too.
With only one day left before the chaos, Jordan Hicks looks at all the major stories revolving this year’s NBA Trade Deadline.
Clint Capela’s been on Boston’s radar on and off for over the last year. Now that Houston’s willing to make a deal, the Celtics have to consider the pros and cons of adding Capela to their squad, writes Matt John.
The Boston Celtics have been searching for the pieces necessary to get them back into the NBA Finals. Should they find the key ingredient, this new decade could begin with a championship battle with their legendary west coast rival. Chad Smith writes.
With the trade deadline fast approaching, Matt John dives into instances where teams gave up some of their talent in order to help the weaker aspects of their roster.
