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Sources also indicated that the Celtics have maintained a realistic perspective about where each player stands with the organization amid their focus to shed salary, expressing that it’s not guaranteed either player would begin the season in Boston. Niang was later moved.
Wyc Grousbeck stepping down was due to league rules
Ramaona Shelburne: According to multiple league sources, while Bill Chisholm will technically be the Celtics Governor, he and Wyc Grousbeck plan to run the team together as originally planned. But with Chisholm as Governor and Grousbeck as alternate Governor and CEO. The change in structure was due to league rules, including minimum ownership, sources said. Grousbeck will end up owning slightly less than the required 15 percent given final funding for the transaction. Operations of the team should remain consistent with Brad Stevens and Rich Gotham continuing to run basketball and business operations.
“We are very excited that Joe has agreed to extend with the Celtics,” said Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens. “He understands the job and has a passion for the Celtics that is only rivaled by our most die-hard fans. He’s worked hard and accomplished amazing things in his first three years as a head coach – including averaging over 60 wins per season and winning the 2024 NBA Championship. Joe is a gifted leader who brings a consistent commitment to learning, improving, and maximizing each day we get to compete for the Boston Celtics.”
In a series of cost-cutting maneuvers, the Boston Celtics have reduced their projected salary and luxury tax payments for the 2025-26 season from $540 million as of June 15th to $239 million as of August 5th, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks. This represents a reduction of $301 million.
“He couldn’t do much,” Robison added. “But what he was doing, the very limited stuff he was doing, he was taking it very seriously and very detailed. All the little small things that we sometimes overlook, he was really good (at them) and did them consistently.” Celtics GM Brad Stevens has emphasized how diligently Tatum has approached the rehabilitation process. The Chattanooga players were able to see some of the work in action. The sight left an impression on Vitters.
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Bobby Manning: Brad Stevens: "(Baylor Scheierman) played really well at the end of the regular season. The biggest challenge now is ... don't try to do too much. Don't try to be somebody that you're not."
Brad Stevens admits CBA's second apron motivated offseason trades
Bobby Manning: Brad Stevens on the broadcast talking losses: "It's part of this new CBA and obviously the 2nd apron... We're lucky to get the guys that we got back in those trades, specifically Simons and Niang." "When they come back to Boston this year, it'll be pretty special, the tributes"
Bobby Manning: Brad Stevens: "I don't ever put a ceiling on our team ... the whole goal ... is competing for championships ... (it's) going to be our north star as we re-tool."
But Stevens said Chisholm has remained upbeat and has been a supportive voice during this challenging stretch. “Wyc is obviously still the governor and has been obviously very, very active,” Stevens said. “But I think Bill has been in pretty much every meeting or Zoom that we’ve had with the governors and ownership and everything else. So, he’s been great. I’m a big fan and he’s got a great way about him. I think he’s very smart. He loves the Celtics. He didn’t take over at the easiest of times when you talk about the second apron issues that we talked about the other day, and Tatum’s injury, and everything else. But he’s so level-headed and he’s got such a good way about him. I’m really excited to have him around.”
Veteran big man Charles Bassey was a late addition to Boston’s summer squad but had an impressive debut, registering 14 points and 11 rebounds in just 18 minutes. Bassey, who battled injuries while playing for the 76ers and Spurs over the last four seasons, said he is now healthy and eager for another shot. “He’s a guy that’s probably playing for what’s next,” Stevens said. “I just think he’s a guy we’ve paid attention to from afar for a long time. We’re watching all these guys all the time, and I thought he did a really good job yesterday. He probably was the biggest reason we won the game, I thought.”
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Kerry Eggers: Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations for @celtics , on the guard he traded to @trailblazers , @Jrue_Holiday11 : "I think he stamped his Hall of fame candidacy here, if he didn't already have it. We'll look forward watching and following him from afar. He is as good a person as you could ever have in your building and as part of your team." #RipCity
Bobby Manning: Brad Stevens said C’s knew they were going to have difficult decisions to make regardless of the Jayson Tatum injury. “We’ve known for a long time…I think the agents and players have known too. It’s been pretty well communicated.” Notes they had limited tools to keep Luke Kornet, Al Horford.
Brad Stevens on Al Horford: If he were to go and play somewhere else, I think he’s an all-time Celtic
Michael Scotto: Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens said Al Horford returning is “unlikely.” “If he were to go and play somewhere else, I think he’s an all-time Celtic. He’s a winner and did everything he could for this organization not only from the games but also how he impacted our younger players.”
Bobby Manning: Brad Stevens said Anfernee Simons’ shooting is elite and he’s getting better. Notes Georges Niang’s winning and that “he’s a pain to play against, which I admire.”
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