Young players often only worry about scoring points, but he was different. He wanted to develop every area of his game.”

But even as he rests, basketball pundits are still trying to rank Tatum. In fact, Bleacher Report just listed him as the 93rd-best player in NBA history, placing him behind arguably less accomplished players like Chris Webber and Jimmy Butler.

Gonzalez was one of three Celtics rookies on the Summer League roster, joining Amari Williams and Max Shulga. Interestingly, all three of them grew up overseas before coming stateside to pursue their basketball careers. It’s a unique international flavor for the Celtics that perhaps has some added side benefits while on the court.

Sabonis has been a nightly double-double threat since becoming a full-time starter with the Indiana Pacers in the 2019-20 campaign. His all-around production and ability to stuff the stat sheet would make him a strong fit for a Celtics team looking to stay in the title hunt.

The Boston Celtics added to their front office this week, hiring Drew Nicholas as the team’s new Executive Director of Player Personnel, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Nicholas joins Boston after serving as a scout with the Brooklyn Nets.

The Boston Celtics captured NBA scout Drew Nicholas as the team's new Executive Director of Player Personnel, according to a new report from Michael Scotto of

The Los Angeles Lakers may not be done collecting Boston Celtics alums just yet. Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday is a name to monitor as a potential target for the Lakers, Grant Afseth of Fastbreak Journal reported on Monday.

Now working as a broadcaster, Perk has made a name for himself in the NBA media with his tendency to lean into hot takes critical of his former team.