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3 hours ago
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Should the Boston Celtics take Marquette combo guard Kam Jones in the 2025 NBA draft?
Should the Boston Celtics take Marquette combo guard Kam Jones in the 2025 NBA draft? The Celtics have a pair of picks in the 2025 draft, one in the first round at No. 28 overall, and another early in the second round at No. 32 overall. That combination of picks could net them the sort of talent they will need if they do follow through on the rumored direction of dealing away vet guard Jrue Holiday to save money on a potentially historic tax bill. And Cam Jones would be far from the worst gamble for Boston to take with one of those picks to try to shore up their backcourt rotation in the event of a Holiday trade. A 6-foot-4 guard who stepped into a floor general role last season with Marquette and surprised many with his success in it, the 23-year-old prospect is a more known commodity who can likely help the Celtics in his rookie season -- or soon after. Advertisement The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk it over. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Should the Celtics take Kam Jones in the 2025 NBA draft?
USA Today
4 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Should the Boston Celtics take Marquette combo guard Kam Jones in the 2025 NBA draft?
Should the Boston Celtics take Marquette combo guard Kam Jones in the 2025 NBA draft? The Celtics have a pair of picks in the 2025 draft, one in the first round at No. 28 overall, and another early in the second round at No. 32 overall. That combination of picks could net them the sort of talent they will need if they do follow through on the rumored direction of dealing away vet guard Jrue Holiday to save money on a potentially historic tax bill. And Cam Jones would be far from the worst gamble for Boston to take with one of those picks to try to shore up their backcourt rotation in the event of a Holiday trade. A 6-foot-4 guard who stepped into a floor general role last season with Marquette and surprised many with his success in it, the 23-year-old prospect is a more known commodity who can likely help the Celtics in his rookie season -- or soon after. The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk it over. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network:
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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Will the Boston Celtics rotation look different next season?
After losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles tendon injury, the Boston Celtics are expected to make changes to their roster this summer. Without Tatum, Boston isn't expected to contend for a championship. Therefore, the current rotation and the associated luxury tax penalties are no longer tenable. The Celtics also have an aging supporting cast. It makes sense to cut some of the cap, get younger and re-tool for a potential championship push in 2026 or 2027. Therefore, Brad Stevens should be busy this summer. Not only does he need to find fair value for the players currently on the team, he also needs to find talent that can help the team win once Tatum returns to the rotation. Advertisement In a recent episode of the "First to the Floor" podcast, the hosts discussed the potential for change this summer and how the current rotation could look significantly different by the time next season gets underway. You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Will the Celtics rotation look different next season?
Yahoo
6 hours ago
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Game 7 NBA Finals history: LeBron James, Bill Russell and Jerry West highlight best-ever performances
With their backs against the wall — and their best player dealing with a tough injury — the Indiana Pacers rallied Thursday to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The win not only kept the Pacers' championship hopes alive, but set up just the 20th Game 7 in NBA Finals history. On Sunday, Pacers and Thunder players will have the chance to live out every kid's basketball fantasy. In a do-or-die situation with a championship on the line, who will rise to the occasion and sink the biggest shots? Advertisement A select few players have elevated their game to the highest level when their teams needed it the most. Below, is a list of the best performances by a player on a winning team in NBA Finals Game 7 history. Player Team Year Points Rebounds Assists Arnie Risen Royals 1951 24 13 2 George Mikan Lakers 1952 22 19 4 Jim Pollard Lakers 1954 21 N/A N/A Dolph Schayes Nationals 1955 13 12 3 Tom Heinsohn Celtics 1957 37 23 2 Bill Russell Celtics 1960 22 35 4 Bill Russell Celtics 1962 30 40 4 Bill Russell Celtics 1966 25 32 1 Jerry West Lakers 1969 42 13 12 Walt Frazier Knicks 1970 36 7 19 Dave Cowens Celtics 1974 28 14 4 Wes Unseld Bullets 1978 15 9 6 Larry Bird Celtics 1984 20 12 3 James Worthy Lakers 1988 36 16 10 Hakeem Olajuwon Rockets 1994 25 10 7 Tim Duncan Spurs 2005 25 11 3 Kobe Bryant Lakers 2010 23 15 2 LeBron James Heat 2013 37 12 4 LeBron James Cavaliers 2016 27 11 11 Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West holds the record for most points scored during a Game 7 of the NBA Finals on a winning team with 42. LeBron James and Tom Heinsohn sit behind him on that list, with both players dropping 37 points to lead their teams to titles. When it comes to rebounds, no one can match the great Bill Russell. The Boston Celtics superstar snagged 40 rebounds in 1962, 35 rebounds in 1960 and 32 rebounds in 1966. He's the only player to appear on the above list three times. Russell's excellence is never a question — he did win 11 championships — but his presence above offers more proof that he stepped up when his team needed it the most. James is the only other player to appear twice on the list above. James' 37 points and 12 rebounds for the Miami Heat in 2013 led them past the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7. James then turned in an equally impressive performance in 2016, when he scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out 11 assists while leading his home-town Cleveland Cavaliers to a title. Advertisement Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan does not appear on the above list, though that only speaks to his greatness. Jordan's Bulls never reached a Game 7 of the NBA Finals. He made sure Chicago closed out those series before a do-or-die game was necessary. The Bulls were pushed to a Game 6 in the NBA Finals five separate times during Jordan's era. They won every single one of those games. Which player from the Pacers or Thunder will join that list Sunday night? On the Thunder side, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should have the edge after leading the NBA with 32.7 points per game in the regular season. He's maintained that performance during the Finals, where he's averaging 30.5 points in six games. Advertisement Tyrese Haliburton's injury makes it a more wide-open race for the Pacers. Haliburton seemed like a solid pick prior to his calf injury. During the first four games of the series, he was averaging 17.8 points per game. That number dropped to 9.0 following the injury. That could set the stage for Pascal Siakam to shine if the Pacers pull out the victory. Siakam averaged 19.8 points over the first six games in the Finals, and turned in a double-double to extend the series Thursday night. While there are exceptions, the stars usually shine the brightest with the season on the line. With each team one huge performance away from a championship, which player will step it up and will their team to a title Sunday?
USA Today
6 hours ago
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- USA Today
Trading Jaylen Brown or Derrick White would be a risk for the Boston Celtics
Changes are coming for the Boston Celtics. Brad Stevens is expected to be busy throughout the summer as he looks to re-tool the roster and get the tea below the second luxury tax apron. Currently, Jrue Holiday, Sam Hauser and Kristaps Porzingis are viewed as the most logical trade chips for Boston. Nevertheless, both Jaylen Brown and Derrick White could potentially be available at the right price. After all, both players have enjoyed significant success in recent years and project to be the Celtics' one-two punch in Tatum's absence. Still, it's fair to assume that no player other than Tatum is seen as untouchable by the Celtics, especially given their current luxury tax status. In a recent episode of the "Jones and Keefe Show" for WEEI, the duo discussed what the cost of acquiring Brown or White would be for opposing teams. They also debated the impact it would have on the Celtics current roster, and what a potential trade package could inject into Joe Mazzulla's squad. You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
