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A playoff opponent addressed it's biggest weakness. Multiple pick changed hands. Here's how the Desmond Bane trade affects the Celtics.
While the Celtics are expected to move off a number of their massive contracts, such as Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, they are still looking to contend for a title. While it might be a difficult feat to remain at the top of the East if they trade away some key players, that could be where they make some moves elsewhere.
The Boston Celtics were dealt two brutal blows in their second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. Not only did they lose the series and were eliminated from the playoffs, but they also saw superstar forward Jayson Tatum go down with a torn Achilles.
Luke Kornet played on a minimum last season, so now that he's a free agent, he should get a significant payraise.
Horford's case is different because he is a free agent and, at 39 years old, could retire. That said, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reported that Horford will return to the NBA next season. "The general sense around the league and those close to Horford is that he’ll continue to play next season," Scotto wrote.
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Jack Nicklaus beats Arnold Palmer by three strokes in a playoff to win the U.S. Open. 1962 — Brazil beats Czechoslovakia 3-1 in Santiago, Chile to win its second straight FIFA World Cup title. Czechoslovakia scored first on a goal by Josef Masopust at 15 minutes.
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier's elite 3-point shooting makes him a good 2025 NBA Draft target for the Boston Celtics.
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Celtics Wire on MSNBoston Celtics jersey history No. 21 - Ed Stanczak (1950-51)During his time with the Celtics, Stanczak wore only jersey Nos. 19 and 21 and put up 3.2 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers might add another wrinkle to their rivalry this summer by making a big trade together.