– “Israeli point guard Yam Madar, 22, who Boston drafted in 2020, could still arrive for training camp after his international duties this summer. Boston has room on the back end of its roster for a point guard with good pace control and vision like Madar, though he still has a lot of development both in his skills and physicality to be ready for the NBA. But multiple league sources believe Madar felt should be ready for a two-way this upcoming season.”
– “Juhann Begarin, Boston’s 2021 second-round pick, has signed a two-year deal with French club Nanterre and will not come to Boston this upcoming season.”
– “Jordan Walsh will eventually be able to help bring the kind of physical perimeter defense that was a big part of Williams’ role, team sources expect him to need some time to jump into that spot on a contending team.”
– “Because Williams has received wide interest from young teams looking to make the next step in the postseason, getting some small compensation in a sign-and-trade may be the path Boston takes if Williams’ market ends up exceeding the $12.5 million mid-level exception.”
– “Azubuike is your basic 7-foot rim runner who mostly drops on defense while swatting shots away with his 7-foot-7 wingspan and rolls through the paint on offense. He is explosive enough to leap up to the rim and throw it down right off the catch, so he and JD Davison should put on a show in Vegas. He would be a good candidate for a two-way deal if he can show better hands and more fluidity. “
– “Boston currently has its three front bench assistant slots filled with Cassell, Lee and Tony Dobbins returning for his fourth season on the Celtics bench. DJ MacLeay, who was often in coaches’ huddles last season, also is still on board.”
jcoldiron
Woah woah did I miss us signing Azubuike? I really liked him as a late 1st, early second in that draft.
Ear_Enthusiast
Could Yam turn into a Rondo type of guard? I know Rajon wasn’t a great shooter and that seems to be Yam’s weakness. I feel like we have so many guys that can shoot, why wouldn’t a guard that either wants to drive or facilitate work? Yam goes to the hole, the whole offense moves out to the perimeter for an outlet pass. He has the body, athleticism, and the IQ to play in the NBA.
SquimJim
I like the addition of Azubuike. He’s younger and bigger than Kabengele with similar athleticism. Not sure if he’ll turn into much, as the Jazz have plenty of space for him and just declined his option.
I feel like anyone that has connections/sources with the org all kind of imply that Grant is gone. I’m fine with that, but it also seems like the org is trying to get under the 2nd apron this year, which idk if I agree with that direction for this year.
Looks like no Begarin or Madar, (he’s not doing a 2-way despite what the article may imply).
tacko2020
“As Kristaps Porziņģis is introduced Thursday and free agency opens 24 hours later, Brad Stevens and the front office continue actively exploring trade opportunities, according to league sources. After trading Marcus Smart, Boston still has a potential need for playmaking, depending on how the Malcolm Brogdon situation shakes out after a deal to trade him to the Clippers fell apart last week.” “With the Celtics expected to agree to a two-year contract extension with Porziņģis on July 6 that can pay him up to $77 million, matching a Williams offer sheet will make it incredibly hard to stay out of the second apron for the coming years once the team makes its likely supermax offer to Jaylen Brown.”
exytuu
Probably use one of those two ways on Azubuike right?
pass_ball
How long will NBA owners pay for two rows of coaching? It is hysterical.
There are too many assistants in all level of basketball— AAU to NBA. Leo Papile and Red Auerbach could win championships by themselves.
The Lakers and Warriors could fire their entire coaching staffs, Lebron and Steph take over, the owners bank an extra 12 million, and there would be no discernible change in their record.
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Interesting tidbits:
– “Israeli point guard Yam Madar, 22, who Boston drafted in 2020, could still arrive for training camp after his international duties this summer. Boston has room on the back end of its roster for a point guard with good pace control and vision like Madar, though he still has a lot of development both in his skills and physicality to be ready for the NBA. But multiple league sources believe Madar felt should be ready for a two-way this upcoming season.”
– “Juhann Begarin, Boston’s 2021 second-round pick, has signed a two-year deal with French club Nanterre and will not come to Boston this upcoming season.”
– “Jordan Walsh will eventually be able to help bring the kind of physical perimeter defense that was a big part of Williams’ role, team sources expect him to need some time to jump into that spot on a contending team.”
– “Because Williams has received wide interest from young teams looking to make the next step in the postseason, getting some small compensation in a sign-and-trade may be the path Boston takes if Williams’ market ends up exceeding the $12.5 million mid-level exception.”
– “Azubuike is your basic 7-foot rim runner who mostly drops on defense while swatting shots away with his 7-foot-7 wingspan and rolls through the paint on offense. He is explosive enough to leap up to the rim and throw it down right off the catch, so he and JD Davison should put on a show in Vegas. He would be a good candidate for a two-way deal if he can show better hands and more fluidity. “
– “Boston currently has its three front bench assistant slots filled with Cassell, Lee and Tony Dobbins returning for his fourth season on the Celtics bench. DJ MacLeay, who was often in coaches’ huddles last season, also is still on board.”
Woah woah did I miss us signing Azubuike? I really liked him as a late 1st, early second in that draft.
Could Yam turn into a Rondo type of guard? I know Rajon wasn’t a great shooter and that seems to be Yam’s weakness. I feel like we have so many guys that can shoot, why wouldn’t a guard that either wants to drive or facilitate work? Yam goes to the hole, the whole offense moves out to the perimeter for an outlet pass. He has the body, athleticism, and the IQ to play in the NBA.
I like the addition of Azubuike. He’s younger and bigger than Kabengele with similar athleticism. Not sure if he’ll turn into much, as the Jazz have plenty of space for him and just declined his option.
I feel like anyone that has connections/sources with the org all kind of imply that Grant is gone. I’m fine with that, but it also seems like the org is trying to get under the 2nd apron this year, which idk if I agree with that direction for this year.
Looks like no Begarin or Madar, (he’s not doing a 2-way despite what the article may imply).
“As Kristaps Porziņģis is introduced Thursday and free agency opens 24 hours later, Brad Stevens and the front office continue actively exploring trade opportunities, according to league sources. After trading Marcus Smart, Boston still has a potential need for playmaking, depending on how the Malcolm Brogdon situation shakes out after a deal to trade him to the Clippers fell apart last week.”
“With the Celtics expected to agree to a two-year contract extension with Porziņģis on July 6 that can pay him up to $77 million, matching a Williams offer sheet will make it incredibly hard to stay out of the second apron for the coming years once the team makes its likely supermax offer to Jaylen Brown.”
Probably use one of those two ways on Azubuike right?
How long will NBA owners pay for two rows of coaching? It is hysterical.
There are too many assistants in all level of basketball— AAU to NBA.
Leo Papile and Red Auerbach could win championships by themselves.
The Lakers and Warriors could fire their entire coaching staffs, Lebron and Steph take over, the owners bank an extra 12 million, and there would be no discernible change in their record.