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AP source: Celtics’ Hayward opts out of final year of deal

by KYLE HIGHTOWER November 19, 2020

A person familiar with the situation says Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward opted out of the final year of a contract that would have paid him $34.1 million, making him a free agent

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Jazz’s Rudy Gobert apologizes; teammate Donovan Mitchell tests positive

by TIM REYNOLDS March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

“I was careless and make no excuse,” Gobert said in an Instagram post. Celtics are having players and staff self-quarantine through the weekend.

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Celtics are over Kyrie Irving and playing like a true contender

by Ben Golliver November 26, 2019November 27, 2019

Irving’s short tenure left Boston disappointed, but not ruined.

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Clippers edge Celtics in OT as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George finally play together

by BETH HARRIS November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 42 points in their first game together for the Clippers, and Los Angeles held off the Boston Celtics 107-104 in overtime.

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NBA-best Celtics hold off Warriors late to win 10th straight

by JANIE McCAULEY November 16, 2019November 18, 2019

Jayson Tatum dunked after a jump ball with 1:36 left to put Boston ahead, and the Celtics held off the undermanned Golden State Warriors 105-100 for their 10th straight win since losing the season opener.

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Kemba Walker: Michael Jordan will always be “special guy in my life”

by STEVE REED November 9, 2019November 9, 2019

Walker says he has no ill feelings toward Jordan, even though the Hornets owner and six-time NBA champion decided not to pay to keep him in Charlotte.

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NBA roundup: Carsen Edwards’ 3s in the 3rd send Celtics to perfect preseason

by Lee Horton October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

From Larry Bird to Ray Allen, the Boston Celtics have suited up some of the best perimeter shooters in NBA history. None were ever hotter than Edwards on Tuesday.