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Celtics Player Spotlight: Can Xavier Tillman Sr. fill larger role in 2025-26?

1 day ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Nick Goss

Xavier Tillman Sr. was acquired by the Boston Celtics before the 2024 NBA trade deadline, and he gave them some good minutes in the playoffs during their championship run. But he was not able to build on that momentum during the 2024-25 campaign. Tillman was limited to just 33 games for the Celtics this past season. He appeared in 54 games between the C's and Grizzlies in 2023-24. What can we expect from Tillman going forward?
Tom Brady gives heartfelt message to David Andrews after retirement

2 days ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Nick Goss

Longtime New England Patriots center David Andrews officially retired from the NFL on Monday, and he received a lot of well-wishes and messages from former teammates. That includes Patriots legend Tom Brady. The future Hall of Fame quarterback was part of a tribute video the team put together for Andrews. “David, congratulations my man. Welcome to the other side,” Brady said in the video. “You couldn’t have had a better career.
Celtics Player Spotlight: Why re-signing Luke Kornet should be a priority

2 days ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Nick Goss

The Boston Celtics acquired Luke Kornet in a trade with the Chicago Bulls in 2021. Four years later, he's now one of the team's most important bench players, so much so that re-signing him in the offseason should be a priority for president of basketball operations Brad Stevens and his front office staff. āLuke is one of the best teammates that you can have," Jayson Tatum told reporters on Feb. 12. "An extremely selfless guy.
Andrews reveals why he decided to retire, not continue career for different team

3 days ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Nick Goss

David Andrews officially retired from the NFL on Monday, closing the book on a great 10-year career for the New England Patriots. The longtime Patriots center first joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He became the full-time starting center in 2016 and never looked back, playing a key role in the offense and helping the Patriots win Super Bowl titles in the 2016 and 2018 seasons. The Patriots released Andrews back in March.
2025 NBA mock draft roundup: Best Celtics fits with first-round pick

3 days ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Nick Goss

The Boston Celtics could go in several different directions with the No. 28 pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Center is probably the team's most glaring roster need to address. Veterans Al Horford and Luke Kornet are both able to become unrestricted free agents this summer. Kristaps Porzingis has played well for Boston when healthy, but he's also missed 65 regular season games since becoming a Celtics player two years ago.
Forsberg: Rare front office departure hammers home Celtics' summer changes

3 days ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Chris Forsberg

For the first time in 22 years, the Boston Celtics don't have at least one member of the Ainge family on their front office staff.
McDaniels gives update on Diggs as Patriots WR returns to OTAs

3 days ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Nick Goss

Stefon Diggs is back in Foxboro. The New England Patriots wide receiver was in attendance for Monday's OTA practice at Gillette Stadium. Diggs did not attend OTAs last week, but he did show up the week before that. These sessions are not mandatory for players, although many of them have shown up.
Celtics player spotlight: What does the future hold for Al Horford?

3 days ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Nick Goss

Al Horford was among the first major free agents to choose to join the Boston Celtics when he signed a max contract with the team in the summer of 2016. He has spent a total of seven seasons with the C's, including each of the last four. He has been instrumental in helping the Celtics go from a contender in the Eastern Conference to NBA champion last season. He turns 39 on Tuesday, and with his contract soon expiring, what does Horford's future in Boston look like?
Report sheds light on Red Sox’ awkward approach with Rafael Devers

6 days ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Justin Leger

Rafael Devers has thrived this season as the Boston Red Sox' designated hitter, but moving him off third base has caused an unexpected headache for the organization. Devers initially scoffed at the idea of switching from third to DH after the Alex Bregman signing. He later reluctantly accepted the change, but not before sitting out most of spring training and struggling mightily (0-for-19, 15 strikeouts) to begin the 2025 campaign.
Giannis Antetokounmpo to Celtics? Why trading for Bucks star wouldn’t make sense

6 days ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Justin Leger

The Boston Celtics have an active offseason ahead as they aim to get under the second apron. Most of the discourse on their potential moves has been about parting ways with key players, but what about adding one of the league's biggest superstars? The Milwaukee Bucks could look to jumpstart their rebuild and move on from two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.