Celtics, Jaylen Brown discussing contract extension

The Boston Celtics and Jaylen Brown are negotiating a contract extension, but it’s unclear how much the team is offering the two-time All-Star. Brown, 26, is eligible to sign a five-year, $270 million supermax extension this offseason. “The sides are talking,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on Monday. “This is obviously a very important, fragile deal. […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jul 2023
Celtics expected to offer Kristaps Porzingis a two-year, $77 million extension

The Boston Celtics plan to offer Kristaps Porzingis a two-year, $77 million contract extension on July 6, according to sources. In a three-team trade last Wednesday, Boston acquired Porzingis from the Washington Wizards after the seven-year veteran opted into his $36 million contract for the 2023-2024 season. The Celtics traded 2022 DPOY Marcus Smart to […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023
Celtics G.M. Brad Stevens on trade: ‘It was our best opportunity to grow and improve as a team’

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens pulled the trigger on a three-team trade that brought in Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis and sent 2022 DPOY Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. A number of Boston fans are still questioning Stevens’ decision, but he believes the trade was all about balancing a roster. “I said this […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
Celtics likely to attempt sign-and-trade with Grant Williams

The Boston Celtics made a three-team blockbuster trade on Wednesday, and now the Eastern Conference contender could pursue a sign-and-trade this offseason with Grant Williams, according to sources. “Boston has the ability to address that depth issue if they bring back Grant Williams but that seems to be a long shot at this point barring […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jun 2023
NBA: Celtics Complete Late Night Deal, Acquire Porzingis, Send Marcus Smart to Memphis

The Celtics and GM Brad Stevens Pulled Off A Late Night Buzzer Beater According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the trade involving Kristaps Porziņģis to the Boston Celtics is back on after a previous deal with the Los Angeles Clippers fell through. The new deal involves the Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies. In the trade, […]

Colin Lynch  •  22 Jun 2023
Celtics are not interested in trading for Deandre Ayton

The Boston Celtics are not interested in trading for Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, according to sources. This is because of the four-year, $132.93 million contract Ayton signed with the team last July. “The only tradable players (non-sign-and-trade) left on Phoenix’s roster now are Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, DeAndre Ayton, and Cameron Payne (who only […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jun 2023
Danilo Gallinari exercises $6.8 million player option with Celtics for the 2023-24 season

Danilo Gallinari picked up his $6.8 million player option with the Boston Celtics for the 2023-24 season, his agent, Michael Tellem of Excel Sports Management, announced on Thursday. The 13-year veteran had until June 20 to exercise his 2023-24 option. This is part of the two-year, $13.28 million contract the forward signed with the team […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jun 2023
Celtics made calls to Pistons about trading for Isaiah Stewart

The Boston Celtics reached out to the Detroit Pistons to inquire about Isaiah Stewart, per sources. Although Celtics G.M. Brad Stevens is interested in trading for the 6-foot-8 center, the Pistons could very well decline any potential trade proposal. “Heard the Celtics — and others — made calls to Detroit asking about Isaiah Stewart,” reported […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jun 2023
Celtics prioritizing Jaylen Brown extension this offseason

The Boston Celtics are prioritizing re-signing Jaylen Brown to a supermax extension this offseason, per sources. Brown is now eligible to sign a five-year, $295 million contract this summer, whereas Jayson Tatum could ink a five-year, $318 million deal next offseason. “My feel from talking to sources is that the Celtics are not necessarily in […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jun 2023