Noa Dalzell

DiJonai Carrington is the biggest winner in the WNBA’s latest in-season trade The Dallas Wings sent Carrington to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson, and a 2027 second-round pick.

NEW: DiJonai Carrington joining the Minnesota Lynx is a massive win - especially for her.
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Charles Bassey still hopes to sign with Celtics, not planning on overseas Charles Bassey continues to eye an NBA contract ahead of next season and sees Boston as an ideal destination, sources told CelticsBlog.

NEW: Sources tell me Charles Bassey is not currently planning on going overseas, despite multiple outlets indicating otherwise.

Bassey still sees the Celtics as an ideal destination, and is drawn to the team's culture of sustained winning.

More here:
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YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network The Summer of Jaylen Brown - You Got Boston w/ Noa Dalzell

New episode of You Got Boston — inside my conversation with Jaylen Brown (and explaining some quotes that I feel were misinterpreted) and lots of observations from a summer of attending JB’s community events:
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Celtics Summer League players reveal which NBA players they model game after Baylor Scheierman, Jordan Walsh, Amari Williams, and Max Shulga name the NBA players they’re currently watching film of.

NEW: I asked 4 Summer League Celtics players which NBA players' film they are currently watching as they look to make the leap into an NBA rotation.

Their answers were really interesting!
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The secret to the Celtics’ Summer League success is one lifelong Celtics fan Matt Reynolds was a Celtics fan and sports-lover first. Now, he’s the veteran Celtics assistant who has brought undeniable joy and a meticulous eye for detail to Summer League.

NEW FEATURE: Summer League coach Matt Reynolds is a lifelong Celtics fan. In Vegas, he's fostered an atmosphere of joy.

I sat down with him for an in-depth conversation about his journey to head coach.

The best part?

“It’s getting to coach for the Celtics."
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Celtics free agent signs with Charlotte Hornets Forward Drew Peterson, who spent the last year and a half with the Celtics, is reportedly signing a two-way contact with the Hornets.

NEW: Celtics free agent Drew Peterson signs a two-way with the Hornets after 1.5 years in Boston.

Last month, he shared he was hoping to stay with the Celtics, if possible.

“It’s been a great couple of years, and I hope to be here for a long time."
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Luka Garza and Josh Minott address reporters for the first time as Celtics The Celtics’ two free agency signings both hail from the Minnesota Timberwolves — and both are ready to take advantage of a larger opportunity in Boston.

NEW: Luka Garza & Josh Minott addressed reporters for the first time as Celtics.

"I think everyone’s just excited in general. Excited for where we are. [The Celtics have] kind of been the hunted for a long time, and now you can be the hunter and go after teams."
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Jaylen Brown opens up on his Celtics journey, diehard fans, next year, and more The Celtics All-Star shared his gratitude for a summer of immense love from the Boston community — and reflects on the upcoming season.

NEW: Jaylen Brown feels more than ready for the challenge of next year.

“I feel like I’m very talented. I’m one of the talented people in this league, on this planet... I’m looking forward to showing the world more.”

Discussed that & much more with JB:
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Hugo Gonzalez’s debut included frustrating moments — and a ton of promise The 19-year-old Celtics rookie tallied 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in his Summer League debut against the Grizzlies.

NEW: Hugo Gonzalez's rookie debut showed a lot of promising moments & earned the praise of his coaches and teammates.

But after the game, he vowed not to go 1-5 from the line again.

"I'm not allowing myself to miss like I did today."
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An inside look at the Jaylen Brown project that’s changing Boston forever I attended the Bridge program — Jaylen Brown’s week-long educational camp for community-oriented Boston students — as a fly on the wall. It’s become an integral part of the Celtics star’s lasting lega...

NEW: For the fourth summer, Jaylen Brown hosted an educational camp for 100+ kids from Boston.

This time, I attended as a fly on the wall — and observed how much students' lives can change in one week.

“I believe in the city of Boston," Brown tells me.
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Celtics won’t rule out Jayson Tatum playing next season — but he won’t be rushing back Brad Stevens said the Celtics aren’t discussing a timeline for Tatum’s return — but didn’t entirely rule him out for the 2025-26 season.

New: Unlike the Pacers with Tyrese Haliburton, the Celtics won't rule out Jayson Tatum returning next year.

But, don't expect a timeline anytime soon.

“We’re not even talking about timeline for return,” Brad Stevens said. “We’re not even going there.”
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Locked On Hawks - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Podcast · Updated Daily · Locked On Hawks podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Atlanta Hawks and ...

just posted a new locked on hawks podcast

it’s a deep dive on kristaps porzingis with @noadalzell.bsky.social

🎧 Apple: apple.co/3xGpUhr
🎧 YouTube: bit.ly/36j8r5f
🎧 Spotify: spoti.fi/3xKdEwd

WNBA All-Star reserves are out, and only one team isn’t represented Alyssa Thomas, Skylar Diggins, and Angel Reese headline a list of 12 All-Star reserves selected by WNBA coaches.

NEW: 12 WNBA All-Star reserves have been selected by the league's coaches.

More:
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WNBA All-Star voting is in, and 2 veterans were snubbed Alyssa Thomas and Skylar Diggins have both been underrated among fans, media, and players alike.

NEW: Two WNBA vets were underrated, across the board, in All-Star voting.

(And yes, in a league this talented, there are always going to be snubs!)
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Celtics add college basketball’s steals leader to Summer League roster Hayden Gray, an undrafted guard out of UC San Diego, led the nation in steals and was named Defensive Player of the Year in his conference.

NEWS: The Celtics have added the NCAA's steals leader to their Summer League roster.

Hayden Gray, a UC San Diego guard, shot 41.8% from three last year & averaged 3.3 steals per game.
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WNBA All-Star Media Ballot: SB Nation writer casts votes for 10 starters Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, A’ja Wilson, Alyssa Thomas, and six other WNBA players who should be All-Star starters next month.

My WNBA All-Star ballot is here!
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WNBA announces "historic expansion", will add three new cities amid massive growth Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia will all get teams over the next five years.

NEWS: Three new cities are set to join the WNBA by 2030 as part of the league's "historic" expansion: Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia.

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Caitlin Clark should be allowed to be mortal The Indiana Fever star is dealing with another injury amid an uncharacteristic shooting slump. That’s all part of the game.

Some thoughts: www.sbnation.com/wnba/2025/6/...

YouTube video by CLNS Media Boston Sports Network Why Celtics traded for Anfernee Simons - You Got Boston w/ Noa Dalzell

New Podcast: Brought on Blazers reporter @highkin to discuss the Jrue Holiday-Anfernee Simons trade -- and to discuss whether Simons can fit in Boston:

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Celtics officially break up championship core with first offseason trade Jrue Holiday has been traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks.

BREAKING: The Celtics have officially broken up their championship core, with Jrue Holiday heading to the Portland Trail Blazers, ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Going live on the Bleacher Report app at 5pm ET to round up recent Celtics news and make some predictions about the week ahead - tune in for live Qs!

The WNBA’s top three-point shooter was the biggest steal of the draft Te-Hina Paopao, drafted 18th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2025 WNBA Draft, currently holds the league’s top three-point percentage.

NEW: Te-Hina Paopao is currently shooting a ridiculous 57.1% from three, and she's made 5 three-pointers in three of her last four games.

The Atlanta Dream guard, selected 18th, just might be the biggest steal of the WNBA Draft.
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3 WNBA teams have surpassed expectations this season (so far) The Atlanta Dream, Golden State Valkyries, and Washington Mystics are all better than (most) expected).

NEW: It’s no shock that last year’s finals teams — the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty — are once again having dominant seasons.

But, there are three WNBA teams far exceeding my expectations for the 2025 season:
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Celtics free agents rave about Boston experience: "Anyone would love to be here" Drew Peterson and Torrey Craig, both free agents who were mostly out of the Celtics’ rotation last season, spoke highly of their experience in Boston.

NEW: Torrey Craig and Drew Peterson didn't get much on-court run with the Celtics last year.

But, now free agents, both raved about their experience.

“The organization — top to bottom — is incredible."

“I think anyone would love to be here in Boston.”
www.celticsblog.com/2025/6/21/24...

Celtics veteran shares update on Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury recovery Torrey Craig shared that Tatum has regularly been in the practice facility and is in ‘good spirits.’

NEW: Jayson Tatum is in 'good spirits' as he rehabs at the Auerbach Center:

"He’s always in with his trainer."

Torrey Craig is also around: “I always try to lighten the mood up around him, not be too serious, make jokes - to see him laugh, see him smile."
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Jaylen Brown is extra immersed in the Boston community — but it’s nothing new On Juneteenth, Brown gave away hundreds of pairs of sneakers to students at a Dorchester Boys and Girls Club, making his first public appearance since undergoing knee surgery last week.

NEW: Jaylen Brown spent Juneteenth at a Boys & Girls Club in Dorchester, giving out 741 sneakers.

He credited the kids for boosting his mood as he recovers from surgery.

Community leaders say it's nothing new.

“He’s been doing it since he arrived in Boston."
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4 WNBA players who could be first-time All-Stars this season Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams are a few WNBA players who could be looking at first-time All-Star selections.

NEW: Several players across the WNBA could be named All-Stars for the first time, a list that includes Paige Bueckers and Gabby Williams.

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Jayson Tatum steps up to support St. Louis after tragedy hits hometown Tatum’s foundation is hosting another tornado response drive in St. Louis on Saturday.

NEW: Jayson Tatum's foundation is hosting a second tornado response donation drive in St. Louis today to help a community that was struck by disaster last month.

The previous drive collected more than 52,000 lbs. of food and supplies.

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Derrick White is headed to Singapore next week for a very cool reason The Celtics guard will be coaching a Basketball Without Borders camp for some of the top youth basketball players in Asia.

NEW: Derrick White is headed to Singapore next week to coach a Basketball Without Borders camp for some of the top youth players in Asia-Pacific.
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Jaylen Brown undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery, Celtics reveal recovery timeline The Celtics star played through a partially torn meniscus for the second half of the season. After undergoing knee surgery, he is expected to be ready for training camp.

Jaylen Brown has undergone arthroscopic knee surgery, the Celtics announced Wednesday.

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