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Could Guerschon Yabusele return to the Celtics?

After a strong performance in the 2024 Paris Olympics, could the Boston Celtics look to reunite with Guerschon Yabusele?

Guerschon Yabusele was last seen in a Boston Celtics uniform during the 2018-19 season. In recent years French forward has been plying his trade with European powerhouse Real Madrid in the Liga ACB and EuroLeague. During the Paris 2024 Olympics, Yabusele emerged as a breakout star of the tournament, helping his team secure a silver medal.

Yabusele averaged 14 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists while shooting 52% from the field and 29% from three-point range in the six games he played for France. He also jokingly told The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn that Boston should bring him back to the NBA. Boston currently has an open roster spot.

During a recent episode of the “How ‘Bout Them Celtics?” podcast, hosts Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance discussed a potential reunion for Yabusele and the Celtics. They touched on his performances in the Olympics and how that could potentially translate into Joe Mazzulla’s system.

You can hear the host’s full thoughts on potentially reuniting with Yabusele by clicking on the embedded video above.

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What roles did Boston’s Olympic trio play for Team USA?

What roles did each of the Boston Celtics stars play for Team USA en route to a gold medal?

Team USA secured a gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics with a 98-87 victory over France on Saturday. The Boston Celtics had three players on Steve Kerr’s roster. Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday both participated in the contest, while Derrick White received a DNP-CD despite being an important part of the rotation throughout the rest of the tournament.

During a recent episode of the “You Got Boston” podcast, host Noa Dalzell discussed the different roles Boston’s trio of Olympians comprised for Kerr’s team. She also looked at how each of the three stars contributed to the team’s success throughout their journey to overcome the French national team.

Dalzell also discussed the controversy surrounding Tatum’s benching for both games against Serbia and his overall role within the United States system, which often saw him relegated to standing in the corner as a floor spacer.

You can watch the full episode to hear Dalzell’s thoughts by clicking on the embedded video above.

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Report: Celtics sign Anton Watson to two-way contract

The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed Anton Watson to a two-way contract.

The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed Anton Watson to a two-way contract. Brad Stevens selected the Gonzaga product with the 54th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Watson showcased his polished offensive and defensive game during Boston’s Las Vegas Summer League participation.

Watson played in all five Summer League games for Boston, averaging 11.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per outing. He will now have the opportunity to continue developing under the watchful eye of the Celtics’ coaching staff. Nevertheless, he will likely spend the majority of the upcoming season in the G-League, suiting up for the Maine Celtics.

Boston has found success in developing talent through the G-League in recent years. Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet all spent time in Maine before landing full-scale deals. As such, Watson should feel confident that he will have an opportunity to develop and fight for a spot in the main rotation. Boston currently has an open roster spot, which they’re not expected to fill heading into the regular season.

Watson will likely be looking to prove himself in the hope of filling out Boston’s roster for the second half of the regular season. But, to do that, he must first impress in the G-League.

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Former Celtic Gordon Hayward announces retirement from NBA

Gordon Hayward has announced his retirement from the NBA after 14 seasons.

Former Boston Celtic and 14-year veteran Gordon Hayward announced his retirement from the NBA Thursday morning. Hayward spent the end of the 2023-24 season with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Celtics signed Hayward in the summer of 2017 to a four-year, $128 million contract. With Kyrie Irving and Al Horford, Hayward was set to be an integral part of a new era for Boston. A devastating leg injury less than six minutes into the first game of the next season derailed this hope. He missed the entire 2017-18 regular season, and the vision for this Celtics core never materialized. Hayward returned the following season, but soon enough Horford and Irving left Boston. Hayward remained a key contributor alongside the ascendant Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, however, helping the team reach the conference finals in 2020. After four seasons with the Celtics, Hayward looked for a bigger role, and joined the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the 2020-21 season.

Hayward was an All-Star in 2014, and one of the league’s best offensive players for much of that decade. In his retirement announcement he thanked his parents and family, as well as his fans for providing encouragement in support through the many stages of his career.

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Should Steve Kerr prioritize Jayson Tatum’s happiness?

Steve Kerr benched Jayson Tatum for Team USA’s game against Serbia, should he focus on keeping his players happy?

Jayson Tatum was benched for Team USA’s game against Serbia in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kerr received significant criticism for his decision to sit as one of the top 10 players in the world. The veteran coach has since confirmed that the Boston Celtics star will participate in Team USA’s game against South Sudan on Wednesday, July 31.

During a recent episode of ESPN’s NBA Today, the hosts discussed whether Kerr should begin focusing on keeping Tatum and the other stars on Team USA’s roster happy or if his focus should be solely on challenging for a gold medal at the end of the tournament. Team USA is looking to bounce back from a fourth-placed finish at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Kerr faces a tough balancing act between keeping all of his star talent happy and ensuring he is putting the best rotation on the floor. Nevertheless, Tatum’s exclusion rightly caused a stir with the wider basketball fanbase.

You can watch the full discussion by clicking on the embedded video above.

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Celtics receive votes for NBA’s best offseason

The Boston Celtics received votes for having the best offseason in the NBA.

Following the Boston Celtics 18th championship in franchise history, Brad Stevens has focused on roster continuity. Within the last 12 months, he has extended every member of the core rotation outside of Al Horford. During the opening weeks of the 2024 offseason, Stevens has tied down Derrick White, Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser to long-term deals.

As such, Boston’s summer has been spent ensuring the championship-winning team will be around for multiple years, thus ensuring their window of contention remains open for the foreseeable future. Of course, other teams around the NBA have been doing their best to catch up.

In a recent article by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, multiple scouts and executives from around the NBA voted on which team has enjoyed the best offseason thus far. The Celtics received two votes, placing them fourth in the overall voting process.

Boston’s commitment to roster continuity and keeping their core together for the long term has clearly gained some appreciation from scouts and executives around the NBA. After all, Joe Mazzulla’s team dominated the league last season, and steamrollered their way to the a championship.

With the entire core locked down for the foreseeable future, the pressure is now on for the Celtics to continue challenging for championships, thus avoiding another 16-year drought.

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Why did Steve Kerr bench Jayson Tatum?

Steve Kerr discussed his decision to bench the Boston Celtics All-Star during a post-game news conference.

Boston Celtics fans were infuriated when Steve Kerr chose to bench Jayson Tatum for Team USA’s opening game against Serbia at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The St. Louis native was healthy and available to play. Nevertheless, Kerr decided that Tatum, a top-10 player in the world, didn’t fit his rotation plans for the contest.

Kerr’s plan was clear. Reduce the number of minutes at the wing to provide additional playing time for a third big so that Team USA could send an additional body to Nikola Jokic throughout the tournament. However, Kerr’s decision to run a three-guard rotation, with Devin Booker as the small forward, raised eyebrows due to Tatum’s exclusion.

When speaking to the media as part of a post-game news conference, Kerr shared his reasoning behind Tatum’s DNP-CD. During a recent episode of “Celtics Digest” the host discussed Kerr’s reasoning and whether he made the right call in benching the three-time All-NBA First Team forward.

You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above.

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Does Team USA have an agenda against the Celtics?

Does Team USA have an agenda against the Boston Celtics?

The Boston Celtics stormed to the 2024 NBA championship. Both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown helped lead the franchise to its first title in 16 years. However, both stars have found themselves embroiled in controversy with Team USA in the following month.

Brown wasn’t selected for the initial Team USA roster and was overlooked as a replacement for Kawhi Leonard, with Derrick White getting the call instead. Tatum was benched for the team’s opening game of the 2024 Paris Olympics despite being fully healthy and ready to play. Celtics fans have questioned both decisions, with both emerging as genuine talking points.

In a recent episode of NESN’s “Hold My Banner” podcast, the host discusses the two controversies along with the notion of there being a conspiracy theory against Boston’s two best players.

You can watch the full discussion regarding Boston’s star players and Team USA by clicking on the embedded video link above.

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Steve Kerr confirms Jayson Tatum will play vs. South Sudan

Steve Kerr has confirmed the Boston Celtics star will play against South Sudan on Wednesday, July 31.

Steve Kerr has confirmed Jayson Tatum will play for Team USA against South Sudan. The Boston Celtics star had been benched against Serbia during the opening game of Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics tenure. Kerr received significant criticism for his decision despite his roster handily overcoming Nikola Jokic’s team.

When speaking to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst during a post-game news conference on Sunday, July 28, Kerr confirmed that Tatum would be part of his rotation to face South Sudan on Wednesday, July 31. However, Kerr refused to discuss which player would fall out of the rotation to make way for the St. Louis native.

“Jayson will play,” Kerr said. “I’m not going to answer your next question, which is if he plays, who doesn’t,” Kerr said. “But we’re going to need him, and part of this job for me is to keep everybody engaged and ready, because my experience with this is crazy stuff happens.”

Kerr’s plan against Serbia made sense. He moved away from a wing-heavy rotation to give Team USA more options at center so they could throw an additional body at Jokic throughout the game. Sudan, on the other hand, will require more wing play, and that’s where Tatum should thrive.

Nevertheless, as a top-10 player in the world, Tatum should not be glued to the bench in any situation. Celtics fans will hope they don’t see a repeat of Kerr’s decision against Serbia moving forward.

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What is the Celtics biggest roadblock to another championship?

What roadblocks will the Boston Celtics face in their journey to retain their NBA championship?

The Boston Celtics secured the 18th championship in franchise history this past season. Joe Mazzulla’s team dominated both the regular season and the playoffs en route to a gentleman’s sweep of the Dallas Mavericks. Now, the Celtics face the task of trying to retain that championship while being chased down by every other team in the league.

Multiple rosters strengthened during the summer, with two of the biggest improvements coming in the Eastern Conference. The Philadelphia 76ers signed Paul George in free agency, while the New York Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges via trade. The Milwaukee Bucks also made some marginal improvements and should also be seen as a potential threat.

During the debut episode of the “You Got Boston” podcast, CLNS Media’s Noa Dalzell discussed the potential roadblocks Joe Mazzulla’s roster could face as they look to secure Banner 19 at the first time of asking.

You can hear Noa’s thoughts on potential roadblocks by clicking on the embedded video above.

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