Official Boston Celtics Thread

[tonybologna]

Celtics News(7-3-16): http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=16717290 (I still believe he's staying with the Thunder)

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celti...nt-destination

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/16...xt-24-36-hours

http://www.celticsblog.com/2016/7/3/...ics-rumors-nba

http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/a...ws-cavs-070216

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/ba...icle-1.2697083

http://www.complex.com/sports/2016/0..._medium=social (Interesting!)

[tonybologna]

Well, we didn't land our biggest fish in KD but we are still fourth in odds to win the NBA title next season. I figured KD wasn't going to sign with us anyhow.

Celtics News(7-4-16): http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=16763234

https://thecauldron.si.com/finally-f...66b#.unk9aaizm

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celti...stakes-results

http://www.celticsblog.com/2016/7/4/...y-links-7-4-16

http://www.csnne.com/kevin-durant-si...layers-tribune

http://www.csnne.com/video/scal-nba-...r-be-available

[areobee401]

Looks like the roster as it is now will be the one we will be rolling with.

Thomas
Bradley
Crowder
Horford
Johnson

Smart
Rozier
Brown
Olynyk
Jerebko

That leaves two spots.

[tonybologna]

Quote: Originally Posted by areobee401

Looks like the roster as it is now will be the one we will be rolling with. Thomas Bradley Crowder Horford Johnson Smart Rozier Brown Olynyk Jerebko That leaves two spots.

Yeah, that will be the 10 for sure but I feel now we're going to match any offer for either Sully or Zeller but not both of them. That would be 11 total players.

We will have summer league ball to evaluate any other players we might wanna take a look at & possibly sign as UDFA's. I wouldn't rule out another possible trade either though. I don't think Ainge is happy with all that's happened thus far.

Horford is the only big fish we have gotten. We wanted to get two but that didn't happen. Maybe a smaller type trade to add to the roster to get it up to the 15 max players allotted.

Of course, we will possibly have 3 players(Euro) that will be playing overseas for a couple of seasons as well. The only one I feel that might be able to make the team would be #16 overall pick Guerschon Yabusele from France. He's a long shot though.

The rest of them are playing Euro ball come this season. Players like Abdul Nader & possibly both Demetrius Jackson & Bern Bentil will end up in the D-League. However, I think Bentil is the most ready NBA player that we drafted to be honest. I say he has a good chance(60%+) to make the opening day 2016 roster. If so, that would be 12 total players if we keep either Sully or Zeller.

[tonybologna]

Celtics News(7-5-16): http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/16...nds-knee-debut (Please keep this kid healthy Lord!)

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celti...ran-al-horford

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celti...-celtics-stand

Per ESPN Writer Chris Forsberg:

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Celtics 102, 76ers 94: Boston's 2015 draft class led the way as Terry Rozier (18 points) and R.J. Hunter (17 points) propelled the Celtics to a win in their summer-league opener in Utah. Philadelphia rookie Ben Simmons posted 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists but departed early due to cramping.

http://www.masslive.com/celtics/inde...advantage.html (This would probably mean also that IT would have to go, no way we keep two All-Star type PG's on the same roster, I would rather stick with IT myself)

http://www.celticsblog.com/2016/7/5/...y-links-7-5-16

http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/side...-terry-rozier/

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...-summer-league

[tonybologna]

Celtics News(7-6-16): http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=16830862

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celti...nger-conundrum

http://espn.go.com/blog/onenacion/po...ketball-player

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celti...-driving-force

https://www.masslive.com/celtics/ind..._amir_joh.html

http://www.celticsblog.com/2016/7/6/...y-links-7-6-16

http://www.boston.com/sports/boston-...ove-al-horford

https://twitter.com/AdamHimmelsbach/...58237272543232

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...-free-agent-sg

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/c..._for_a_shooter (If we would have drafted Buddy Hield this wouldn't be the case & what's wrong with R.J. Hunter & James Young? Can they not shoot now since they left college basketball?)

http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/side...ts-out-in-utah

[tonybologna]

Celtics News(7-7-16): http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/16...-new-era-stars

From ESPN Writer Chris Forsberg:

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Celtics holding press conference Friday for "major team announcement." Remember, teams can't mention players by name until officially signed.

Wonder what this major team announcement will be about?

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/16...wn-bone-bruise

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celti...the-restless-2

https://www.boston.com/sports/boston...-summer-league

http://www.celticsblog.com/2016/7/7/...y-links-7-7-16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOYk40x52Js

http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/.../jaylen-brown/ (pretty interesting)

[areobee401]

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Asked what he might seek for his team before finalizing roster construction, Ainge said: "We need more shooting. We have some guys who are versatile and can play center and 4 [power forward]. We can use a stronger center, and those are the two biggest things. Maybe another ball-handler as well."

Would love a big bodied center and a proven shooter added to the roster.

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The Celtics drafted both Guerschon Yabusele (16th overall) and Ante Zizic (23) last month. Ainge said Zizic will remain overseas next season but that the team was still deciding on Yabusele, who is with the Celtics' summer squads in Utah and Las Vegas this month.

Surprised to see them undecided on Yabusele yet.

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Watching 2014 draftee James Young compete in summer league, Ainge hinted it was time to see him make a leap forward, particularly with Boston flush with recent draftees after making 12 selections (including seven in the first round) over the past three drafts. "Listen, you have to earn a roster spot," Ainge said of the shooting guard. "There are some exceptions, like James Young is an exception. He was drafted at 18 years old, and we have to be patient with him, but now it’s time. But competition is a good thing. It brings out the best in these guys."

James Young has been put on notice.