Sports
The Boston Celtics had a target on their backs all season long. They were the odds-on favorites to repeat as champions-a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since the Durant-led Warriors won back-to-back titles a few years ago. Everything was lining up for them until the playoffs began. The New York Knicks didn’t just knock them out in Game 6; they crushed them by 38 points, sending Boston packing in humiliating fashion. To make matters worse, Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in that game, an injury that will keep him out for nine to 12 months.
That’s basically the whole next season gone for their star player. Suddenly, the Celtics’ future looks much murkier, and Jaylen Brown is stepping into the spotlight as the man who will carry the load. Fresh off knee surgery on Wednesday, he’s expected to be ready by training camp. But man, that’s a lot of pressure as the team has a 125-40 record over the past two seasons – the only team with over 60 wins per season during that time.
Who’s Staying, Who’s Going in Boston?
Word is getting around that the Celtics might be ready to shake things up. ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed some interesting information: Boston is willing to listen to offers for almost everyone on the roster, except for Tatum, of course. Jaylen Brown is probably safe, too, but Charania made it clear that if a blockbuster deal comes their way, the front office might not say no.
“Are teams calling with serious offers about Brown and Derrick White? You bet they are,” Charania said. “The Celtics don’t want to move them, but if something huge lands on the table, they’ve got to think it over.” Talks are heating up, especially after the draft, and it has fans buzzing.
Two players who might not stick around are Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziis. Holiday turns 35 next week and is pulling in $32.4 million-that’s a hefty salary for a team that might be rethinking its direction. He’s still a stud, though, and plenty of teams would jump at the chance to add him. Then there’s Porzingis, who’s set to earn $30.7 million next season. The problem is that he’s been injured quite a bit since he joined the NBA in 2015. If Boston is looking to free up cash or acquire new players, these two could be packing their bags.
A Winning Tradition at Risk
There’s no question that the Celtics have been a force lately. Since falling to Steph Curry and the Warriors in the 2020-21 Finals, they’ve piled up 269 wins, more than anyone else in the league. The Nuggets trail them by 14 victories. Boston has also secured an 11-year playoff streak, their best run since the Larry Bird era from 1979 to 1993, when they won three championships in five Finals appearances.
That’s a legacy worth bragging about. However, with Tatum sidelined and trade talks heating up, this roster could look completely different by the time next season starts. It’s still early, but the vibe in Boston is changing-and not everyone loves it.
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
Prospect Watch: How every MLB team’s No. 1 prospect has fared so far in 2025
Believe it or not, the midway point of Major League Baseball's season is just around the corner. Between that and the upcoming amateur draft -- CBS Sports' coverage of which began yesterday with our top-30 ranking -- this feels like the opportune time to offer a progress report on how some of the game's best young players are faring so far in 2025.With that in mind, below I've offered thoughts and analysis on each organization's player who I ranked No. 1 in their offseason prospect lists. Got it? Good, let's get down to business.It hasn't been a fun few years for Lawlar. He debuted late in 2023 and didn't perform well over a 14-game cameo. He then missed most of last season because of thumb and hamstring injuries. Lawlar only recently returned to The Show, but he went 0 for 19 […]
Re-enter the NFL Draft? How Shemar Stewart could use CBA loophole to create nightmare situation for Bengals
When it comes to rookie contracts in the NFL, there isn't usually too much negotiation involved. Thanks to the collective bargaining agreement from 2011, every draft contract is essentially slotted due to the rookie wage scale, which means each player knows how much they're going to make as soon as they get drafted. What this means is that negotiating a rookie contract shouldn't be that difficult, well, unless you're the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals seem to invent new ways to frustrate their fans (and players) every year, and that's once again happening this year. The team's first-round draft pick, Texas A&M pass rusher Shemar Stewart, showed up at OTAs, but he didn't participate in a single workout this spring because he still hasn't signed his contract. He also showed up for the first two days of minicamp during a whirlwind 48 hours […]
Bryce Underwood, Dakorien Moore among college football freshmen poised to make impact in 2025 season
The college football offseason storylines are no longer dominated with intel on how freshmen look in spring practice or fare in summer workouts. Most of the attention has turned to transfers and their place on the depth chart. But that doesn't mean freshmen won't help shape the 2025 college football season.After all, what would Ohio State have been last year without superstar Jeremaih Smith? You could say the same of Alabama with Ryan Williams or Florida with DJ Lagway. There are always freshmen who emerge as impact players. With spring practice behind us and fall camp coming up quickly, let's look at some freshmen poised to provide major production (and in some cases, blossom into superstars) during the 2025 season. College football's summer agenda: One area every top 25 team must address for success in 2025 Brad Crawford Underwood is […]
Brasil perde para Cuba no vôlei masculino e mantém tabu de nunca ter vencido o adversário na VNL
Brasil foi derrotado por Cuba no vôlei masculino (Maurício Val/CBV A seleção masculina de vôlei entrou em quadra ontem diante de Cuba, buscando a segunda vitória seguida na Liga das Nações (VNL). Atuando no Maracanãzinho, no Rio de Janeiro, o Brasil foi surpreendido e perdeu por 3 a 2, parciais de 27/25, 26/24, 21/25, 20/25 e 15/13. Na estreia, a nossa seleção havia batido o Irã por 3 sets a 0. Com essa derrota, o time masculino do Brasil manteve um tabu histórico de nunca ter vencido Cuba nesta competição. A VNL foi criada em 2018, substituindo a Liga Mundial. Então, as equipes haviam se enfrentado duas vezes, em 2023 e 2024, com os cubanos vencendo as duas. No ano passado, também ganharam em pleno Maracanãzinho. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE Em 2023, as duas seleções estavam juntas no grupo 1, com Cuba […]
Farid dispara contra Tiago Volpi após empate entre Grêmio e Corinthians pelo Brasileirão: “Goleiro que tem braço curto”
Tiago Volpi, goleiro do Grêmio (LUCAS UEBEL/GREMIO FBPA) Farid Germano Filho não escondeu o sentimento de frustração com o empate entre Grêmio e Corinthians. Com os gols marcados no primeiro tempo, o confronto terminou 1 a 1 na Arena nesta quinta-feira (12), pela 12ª rodada do Brasileirão Série A. Braithwaite abriu o placar para o Imortal e o corintiano Breno Bidon deixou tudo igual em Porto Alegre. No comentário pós-jogo em sua jornada esportiva, o jornalista identificado com o Grêmio revelou não ter gostado do desempenho tricolor contra o Timão. “O Grêmio taticamente foi muito pobre”, introduziu, lamentando o desperdício de gols da equipe de Mano Menezes. Ao mesmo tempo, Farid reclamou da postura gremista na etapa inicial diante de um adversário desfalcado de nomes como Memphis Depay e Yuri Alberto. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE “O Grêmio, ao invés de continuar em […]
Real Madrid anuncia contratação de Franco Mastantuono, joia do River Plate
Franco Mastantuono é o jogador mais novo a marcar um gol de falta pelo River Plate e também é o mais jovem a balançar as redes, com 16 anos, 5 meses e 24 dias. Além disso, aos 16 anos, 6 meses e 18 dias, o atacante é o mais jovem a ganhar um título pelo time argentino, graças à vitória por 2 a 1 sobre o Estudiantes na Supercopa Argentina.
Related
Prospect Watch: How every MLB team’s No. 1 prospect has fared so far in 2025
Believe it or not, the midway point of Major League Baseball's season is just around the corner. Between that and the upcoming amateur draft -- CBS Sports' coverage of which began yesterday with our top-30 ranking -- this feels like the opportune time to offer a progress report on how some of the game's best young players are faring so far in 2025.With that in mind, below I've offered thoughts and analysis on each organization's player who I ranked No. 1 in their offseason prospect lists. Got it? Good, let's get down to business.It hasn't been a fun few years for Lawlar. He debuted late in 2023 and didn't perform well over a 14-game cameo. He then missed most of last season because of thumb and hamstring injuries. Lawlar only recently returned to The Show, but he went 0 for 19 […]
Re-enter the NFL Draft? How Shemar Stewart could use CBA loophole to create nightmare situation for Bengals
When it comes to rookie contracts in the NFL, there isn't usually too much negotiation involved. Thanks to the collective bargaining agreement from 2011, every draft contract is essentially slotted due to the rookie wage scale, which means each player knows how much they're going to make as soon as they get drafted. What this means is that negotiating a rookie contract shouldn't be that difficult, well, unless you're the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals seem to invent new ways to frustrate their fans (and players) every year, and that's once again happening this year. The team's first-round draft pick, Texas A&M pass rusher Shemar Stewart, showed up at OTAs, but he didn't participate in a single workout this spring because he still hasn't signed his contract. He also showed up for the first two days of minicamp during a whirlwind 48 hours […]
Bryce Underwood, Dakorien Moore among college football freshmen poised to make impact in 2025 season
The college football offseason storylines are no longer dominated with intel on how freshmen look in spring practice or fare in summer workouts. Most of the attention has turned to transfers and their place on the depth chart. But that doesn't mean freshmen won't help shape the 2025 college football season.After all, what would Ohio State have been last year without superstar Jeremaih Smith? You could say the same of Alabama with Ryan Williams or Florida with DJ Lagway. There are always freshmen who emerge as impact players. With spring practice behind us and fall camp coming up quickly, let's look at some freshmen poised to provide major production (and in some cases, blossom into superstars) during the 2025 season. College football's summer agenda: One area every top 25 team must address for success in 2025 Brad Crawford Underwood is […]
Brasil perde para Cuba no vôlei masculino e mantém tabu de nunca ter vencido o adversário na VNL
Brasil foi derrotado por Cuba no vôlei masculino (Maurício Val/CBV A seleção masculina de vôlei entrou em quadra ontem diante de Cuba, buscando a segunda vitória seguida na Liga das Nações (VNL). Atuando no Maracanãzinho, no Rio de Janeiro, o Brasil foi surpreendido e perdeu por 3 a 2, parciais de 27/25, 26/24, 21/25, 20/25 e 15/13. Na estreia, a nossa seleção havia batido o Irã por 3 sets a 0. Com essa derrota, o time masculino do Brasil manteve um tabu histórico de nunca ter vencido Cuba nesta competição. A VNL foi criada em 2018, substituindo a Liga Mundial. Então, as equipes haviam se enfrentado duas vezes, em 2023 e 2024, com os cubanos vencendo as duas. No ano passado, também ganharam em pleno Maracanãzinho. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE Em 2023, as duas seleções estavam juntas no grupo 1, com Cuba […]
Farid dispara contra Tiago Volpi após empate entre Grêmio e Corinthians pelo Brasileirão: “Goleiro que tem braço curto”
Tiago Volpi, goleiro do Grêmio (LUCAS UEBEL/GREMIO FBPA) Farid Germano Filho não escondeu o sentimento de frustração com o empate entre Grêmio e Corinthians. Com os gols marcados no primeiro tempo, o confronto terminou 1 a 1 na Arena nesta quinta-feira (12), pela 12ª rodada do Brasileirão Série A. Braithwaite abriu o placar para o Imortal e o corintiano Breno Bidon deixou tudo igual em Porto Alegre. No comentário pós-jogo em sua jornada esportiva, o jornalista identificado com o Grêmio revelou não ter gostado do desempenho tricolor contra o Timão. “O Grêmio taticamente foi muito pobre”, introduziu, lamentando o desperdício de gols da equipe de Mano Menezes. Ao mesmo tempo, Farid reclamou da postura gremista na etapa inicial diante de um adversário desfalcado de nomes como Memphis Depay e Yuri Alberto. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE “O Grêmio, ao invés de continuar em […]
Real Madrid anuncia contratação de Franco Mastantuono, joia do River Plate
O Real Madrid anunciou, nesta sexta-feira, a contratação do atacante argentino Franco Mastantuono, de 17 anos. A joia do River Plate disputará a Copa do Mundo de Clubes pela equipe argentina e se apresentará aos espanhóis em agosto, assim que completar a maioridade necessária para se transferir oficialmente ao futebol europeu. Mastantuno assinou contrato por seis temporadas com o Real Madrid e viajará rumo à Europa em 13 de agosto, um dia antes de completar 18 anos. O time espanhol desembolsou 45 milhões de euros (cerca de R$ 286 milhões pela cotação atual) na contratação da promessa do futebol argentino. — O Real Madrid C. F. comunica que @Franco.Mastantuono será jogador do nosso clube pelas próximas seis temporadas, de 14 de agosto de 2025 até 30 de junho de 2031 — escreveu o clube espanhol em suas redes sociais. "O […]
Be the first to leave a comment