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‘The roster is not complete,’ says Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck; ‘it can be a very busy

Celtics co-governor Wyc Grousbeck hinted there will likely be more moves to come with regards to the team’s roster.
There’s a lot of stuff that could happen this summer, so I don’t really know what the roster is going to look like in August, Wyc Grousbeck.
As to whether the team’s two All-Stars were priorities to keep around, Grousbeck emphasized they were “pillars and building blocks” of the organization

Celtics co-governor Wyc Grousbeck hinted there will likely be more moves to come with regards to the team’s roster.
There’s a lot of stuff that could happen this summer, so I don’t really know what the roster is going to look like in August, Wyc Grousbeck.
As to whether the team’s two All-Stars were priorities to keep around, Grousbeck emphasized they were “pillars and building blocks” of the organization

Boston Celtics officially announce Ime Udoka as franchise’s 18th head coach

The Boston Celtics announced via press release the official hire of former Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Ime Udoka as the franchise’s 18th head coach.
It’s an honor to be a part of the historic Celtics franchise, Ime Udoka.
Udoka played seven seasons in the NBA and 12 in various leagues before becoming an assistant coach to the Spurs, 76ers, and most recently the Nets

The Boston Celtics announced via press release the official hire of former Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Ime Udoka as the franchise’s 18th head coach.
It’s an honor to be a part of the historic Celtics franchise, Ime Udoka.
Udoka played seven seasons in the NBA and 12 in various leagues before becoming an assistant coach to the Spurs, 76ers, and most recently the Nets

Three new 2021 draft prospects reportedly work out with the Boston Celtics

Let’s take a quick look at the three new 2021 draft prospects reportedly working out with the Boston Celtics.
Texas Longhorn forward/center Kai Jones .
Virginia Cavaliers guard Trey Murphy III.
Duke Blue Devils forward Matthew Hurt

Let’s take a quick look at the three new 2021 draft prospects reportedly working out with the Boston Celtics.
Texas Longhorn forward/center Kai Jones .
Virginia Cavaliers guard Trey Murphy III.
Duke Blue Devils forward Matthew Hurt

Report: Celtics have eyed Kyle Anderson for ‘quite some time’

Brian Robb of Mass Live reported the Celtics have had interest in Anderson for quite some time.
The 27-year-old had a career year in 2020-21, averaging 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists while shooting 36% from 3-point range, the second-highest of his career.
Anderson has one year and $9.9 million remaining on his deal with the Grizzlies

Brian Robb of Mass Live reported the Celtics have had interest in Anderson for quite some time.
The 27-year-old had a career year in 2020-21, averaging 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists while shooting 36% from 3-point range, the second-highest of his career.
Anderson has one year and $9.9 million remaining on his deal with the Grizzlies

Report: Celtics among teams with interest in Brooklyn Nets assistant Mike D’Antoni

ESPN’s Jordan Schultz reports the Celtics are interested in bringing on current Brooklyn Nets assistant HC and former Houston Rockets HC Mike D’Antoni.
D’Antoni led the Houston Rockets to a 217-101 regular season and 28-23 playoff record.
Interviews will have to wait with the Net’s assistant HC D’Antoni neck-deep in a playoff run that looks very likely to last at minimum another round

ESPN’s Jordan Schultz reports the Celtics are interested in bringing on current Brooklyn Nets assistant HC and former Houston Rockets HC Mike D’Antoni.
D’Antoni led the Houston Rockets to a 217-101 regular season and 28-23 playoff record.
Interviews will have to wait with the Net’s assistant HC D’Antoni neck-deep in a playoff run that looks very likely to last at minimum another round

Brad Stevens promoted to President of Basketball Ops as Ainge retires

The Boston Celtics announced that Danny Ainge is retiring from his role as President of Basketball Operations and Celtics HC Brad Stevens will take his place.
I know we couldn’t be in better hands than with Brad guiding the team going forward, Danny Ainge.
I will give it everything I have to help us be in a position to consistently compete for championships, Brad Stevens.
In eight seasons as the Celtics head coach, Stevens held a record of 354-282

The Boston Celtics announced that Danny Ainge is retiring from his role as President of Basketball Operations and Celtics HC Brad Stevens will take his place.
I know we couldn’t be in better hands than with Brad guiding the team going forward, Danny Ainge.
I will give it everything I have to help us be in a position to consistently compete for championships, Brad Stevens.
In eight seasons as the Celtics head coach, Stevens held a record of 354-282

Jaylen Brown finishes sixth in Most Improved Player voting

Jaylen Brown finished sixth in the 2020-21 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award voting.
In 58 games this season, Brown averaged 24.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.6 blocks.
The All-Star was lost for the season after a torn ligament in his left wrist forced season-ending surgery

Jaylen Brown finished sixth in the 2020-21 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award voting.
In 58 games this season, Brown averaged 24.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.6 blocks.
The All-Star was lost for the season after a torn ligament in his left wrist forced season-ending surgery

Boston’s Evan Fournier named to French National Team for 2021 Tokyo Olympics

Veteran SG Evan Fournier is reportedly one of five NBA players who were named to his native France’s national team competing in the 2021 Olympic Games.
I’ve never missed a chance to play for my country, and this year is not going to be any different, Evan Fournier.
Fournier will be joined by Rudy Gobert, Nic Batum, Frank Ntilikina, and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot

Veteran SG Evan Fournier is reportedly one of five NBA players who were named to his native France’s national team competing in the 2021 Olympic Games.
I’ve never missed a chance to play for my country, and this year is not going to be any different, Evan Fournier.
Fournier will be joined by Rudy Gobert, Nic Batum, Frank Ntilikina, and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot

Paul Pierce elected to Basketball Hall of Fame on first ballot

Former Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
He averaged 21.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 1,102 regular-season games with Boston.
Pierce ranks second in Celtics franchise history in points scored (24,021), third in games played (1,102) and seventh in rebounds (6,651).
Pierce becomes the 49th Hall of Famer with ties to the Celtics franchise

Former Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
He averaged 21.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 1,102 regular-season games with Boston.
Pierce ranks second in Celtics franchise history in points scored (24,021), third in games played (1,102) and seventh in rebounds (6,651).
Pierce becomes the 49th Hall of Famer with ties to the Celtics franchise

Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown out for the rest of season with torn wrist ligament

The Boston Celtics revealed All-Star forward Jaylen Brown will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 NBA season after being diagnosed with a torn scapholunate ligament in his left hand.
Now he will turn his attention to surgery and the ensuing rehabilitation process.
Brown shot career highs overall (48.4%), from 3-point range (39.7%) and from the free-throw line (76.4%) this season

The Boston Celtics revealed All-Star forward Jaylen Brown will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 NBA season after being diagnosed with a torn scapholunate ligament in his left hand.
Now he will turn his attention to surgery and the ensuing rehabilitation process.
Brown shot career highs overall (48.4%), from 3-point range (39.7%) and from the free-throw line (76.4%) this season