“The Celtics were among the teams that I know of that didn’t take Covid seriously,” Mannix said. “They continued to go out on the road, and would find ways to skirt the rules at times when they were traveling. They didn’t take these protocols seriously — not as seriously as some other teams did. Washington, when they had all of their Covid issues back in January and early February, they blamed Boston. They complained to the league that the Celtics, because of what they had heard about players going out in Florida I believe it was, they believed they contracted their issues through the Celtics.”
“The Celtics were among the teams that I know of that…
July 1, 2022 | 7:04 pm EDT Update
Nets want a young or future All-Star, a lot of picks and another starter for Kevin Durant
Talkin’ NBA: Marc J. Spears says Kevin Durant’s trade request as held the league at hostage. What the Nets want: — Young or future All-Star — A lot of picks (and ability swap them) — Another starter
Pushback against idea the Jazz are 'definitely keeping' Donovan Mitchell, Heat again named team to watch for him
Andy Larsen: FWIW: I’m hearing some pushback regarding the idea that the Jazz are definitely keeping Donovan Mitchell moving forward. Sense is that the Jazz are keeping their options open here: they could retool around Mitchell, or trade him for a massive haul to jumpstart a rebuild. In particular, watch Miami. Obviously, Kevin Durant is their No. 1 target, but if that doesn’t work out, they have been and will continue to be aggressive re: Donovan Mitchell.
Jayson Tatum: SIGN HIM
Clutch Points: “That shit killed me. He said he ain’t touched the rock?! … He can be so much better than what he is. I don’t know what’s around him. I would love to be able to work with somebody like that.” Kevin Garnett on Lakers’ star Anthony Davis 👀 pic.twitter.com/7wf5VABWG4
Jake: Florida State’s John Butler has found a home. Will play summer league with the New Orleans Pelicans. What a snag by them. Deal was done yesterday.
July 1, 2022 | 6:02 pm EDT Update
Even with Malcolm Brogdon addition, Marcus Smart remains Celtics' 'unquestioned' starting point guard
A team source stressed Friday Marcus Smart remains the Celtics’unquestioned starting point guard, and that the team was simply looking to add depth. Brogdon and Gallinari both had starring roles, but they’re willing to step back in order to pursue championships.
The Celtics still have other assets at their disposal, as their $17.1 million trade exception that expires July 18 was not used in the Brogdon deal. But a league source said the team is now unlikely to use that to acquire another substantial piece. The source said the Celtics had actively pursued trades involving the exception over the past two weeks, but ultimately the deal involving Brogdon, whose salary was too large to fit into the exception, turned out to be the best option.
