Celtics News

[Phantom255x]

Looks like dates are set for ECSF per Chris Forsberg.

https://x.com/ChrisForsberg_/status/1917656168899522972

Hopefully Detroit wins tomorrow so that series goes 7.  And hopefully this extra time brings us a healthy Holiday, and a continually recovering JB.

Yeah, this is a great layoff. I was concerned the league might try to squeeze in a Saturday Game 1.

I thought Sunday was possible if NY won Game 6 but I think CLE-IND already being on Sunday affected things. No way they would have done Saturday as that would mean NY has to come to Boston just two days after a non-Game 7.

It's a good schedule. A few extra days rest, then two days off between Games 2-3 before we ultimately advance on May 14 

Glade you ve got everything in order 

I don't. Exams and classes are killing me right now 

[SHAQATTACK]

Looks like dates are set for ECSF per Chris Forsberg.

https://x.com/ChrisForsberg_/status/1917656168899522972

Hopefully Detroit wins tomorrow so that series goes 7.  And hopefully this extra time brings us a healthy Holiday, and a continually recovering JB.

Yeah, this is a great layoff. I was concerned the league might try to squeeze in a Saturday Game 1.

I thought Sunday was possible if NY won Game 6 but I think CLE-IND already being on Sunday affected things. No way they would have done Saturday as that would mean NY has to come to Boston just two days after a non-Game 7.

It's a good schedule. A few extra days rest, then two days off between Games 2-3 before we ultimately advance on May 14 

Glade you ve got everything in order 

I don't. Exams and classes are killing me right now 

You?ll just have to multitask ,  Celtics are depending on you .

[hwangjini_1]

Looks like dates are set for ECSF per Chris Forsberg.

https://x.com/ChrisForsberg_/status/1917656168899522972

Hopefully Detroit wins tomorrow so that series goes 7.  And hopefully this extra time brings us a healthy Holiday, and a continually recovering JB.

Yeah, this is a great layoff. I was concerned the league might try to squeeze in a Saturday Game 1.

I thought Sunday was possible if NY won Game 6 but I think CLE-IND already being on Sunday affected things. No way they would have done Saturday as that would mean NY has to come to Boston just two days after a non-Game 7.

It's a good schedule. A few extra days rest, then two days off between Games 2-3 before we ultimately advance on May 14 

Glade you ve got everything in order 

I don't. Exams and classes are killing me right now 

when i was still a university prof the advice i gave my students during finals was focus on studying and drop unnecessary things - such as sleeping and eating. 

[Donoghus]

Looks like dates are set for ECSF per Chris Forsberg.

https://x.com/ChrisForsberg_/status/1917656168899522972

Hopefully Detroit wins tomorrow so that series goes 7.  And hopefully this extra time brings us a healthy Holiday, and a continually recovering JB.

Yeah, this is a great layoff. I was concerned the league might try to squeeze in a Saturday Game 1.

I thought Sunday was possible if NY won Game 6 but I think CLE-IND already being on Sunday affected things. No way they would have done Saturday as that would mean NY has to come to Boston just two days after a non-Game 7.

It's a good schedule. A few extra days rest, then two days off between Games 2-3 before we ultimately advance on May 14 

Glade you ve got everything in order 

I don't. Exams and classes are killing me right now 

when i was still a university prof the advice i gave my students during finals was focus on studying and drop unnecessary things - such as sleeping and eating. 

I was a junior in college at BC during the '02 playoff run and my buddy & I had the playoff strips (remember those?).  I remember having to balance finals and going to playoff games.  Pretty sure that ended up being my worst semester in college.

[Phantom255x]

Looks like dates are set for ECSF per Chris Forsberg.

https://x.com/ChrisForsberg_/status/1917656168899522972

Hopefully Detroit wins tomorrow so that series goes 7.  And hopefully this extra time brings us a healthy Holiday, and a continually recovering JB.

Yeah, this is a great layoff. I was concerned the league might try to squeeze in a Saturday Game 1.

I thought Sunday was possible if NY won Game 6 but I think CLE-IND already being on Sunday affected things. No way they would have done Saturday as that would mean NY has to come to Boston just two days after a non-Game 7.

It's a good schedule. A few extra days rest, then two days off between Games 2-3 before we ultimately advance on May 14 

Glade you ve got everything in order 

I don't. Exams and classes are killing me right now 

when i was still a university prof the advice i gave my students during finals was focus on studying and drop unnecessary things - such as sleeping and eating. 

I don't do much of that during the busy weeks anyways 

I just come here during breaks and go outside for some fresh air because if not I would become a burnt out lunatic LOL

I will say though, it's good to see the team get extra rest but at the same time I can't wait for the C's games to begin again

[Phantom255x]

Take this FWIW but a Knicks guy online says these are the start times for the first four games

Couple start times for the Knicks vs Celtics series:

Game 1 - Mon - 5/5 - 7p
Game 2 - Wed - 5/7 -  8p   
*Game 3 - Sat - 5/10 - 3:30p or 8:30p pending GSW vs HOU outcome
Game 4 - Mon 5/12 - 7:30p

*If GSW wins tonight or Houston wins in 7, Game 3 is 8:30

[Goldstar88]

Some updates..



Bobby Manning: Mazzulla said Holiday did everything the #Celtics did in practice over the last 2 days. ? via Twitter RealBobManning

Jay King: Jaylen Brown said he thinks he?s trending in the right direction physically and starting to turn a corner. ? via x.com

Bobby Manning: Brown confirming no structural damage in his knee today is a massive deal. Hadn?t been much clarity on what his injury actually was. ? via Twitter RealBobManning

[keevsnick]

Some updates..



Bobby Manning: Mazzulla said Holiday did everything the #Celtics did in practice over the last 2 days. ? via Twitter RealBobManning

Jay King: Jaylen Brown said he thinks he?s trending in the right direction physically and starting to turn a corner. ? via x.com

Bobby Manning: Brown confirming no structural damage in his knee today is a massive deal. Hadn?t been much clarity on what his injury actually was. ? via Twitter RealBobManning

Wait.....what? We've known for over a month that Brown has a bone bruise. What is is Manning talking about?

[Goldstar88]

In an interview Friday on The Greg Hill Show on WEEI radio, Grousbeck -- who will remain governor through 2028 after agreeing to sell the team last week for $6.1B -- said an expected Celtics luxury tax bill of $400M to $500M next season is not the reason the franchise will attempt to exit the second apron. Rather, he said it?s the ?basketball penalties? that are rattling him and other owners leaguewide.

You can?t stay in the second apron, Grousbeck said on the show. Nobody will. I predict for the next 40 years of the CBA, no one?s going to stay in the second apron more than two years.

[celticinorlando]

Some updates..



Bobby Manning: Mazzulla said Holiday did everything the #Celtics did in practice over the last 2 days. ? via Twitter RealBobManning

Jay King: Jaylen Brown said he thinks he?s trending in the right direction physically and starting to turn a corner. ? via x.com

Bobby Manning: Brown confirming no structural damage in his knee today is a massive deal. Hadn?t been much clarity on what his injury actually was. ? via Twitter RealBobManning

Wait.....what? We've known for over a month that Brown has a bone bruise. What is is Manning talking about?

Probably did a MRI to make sure

[Roy H.]

In an interview Friday on The Greg Hill Show on WEEI radio, Grousbeck -- who will remain governor through 2028 after agreeing to sell the team last week for $6.1B -- said an expected Celtics luxury tax bill of $400M to $500M next season is not the reason the franchise will attempt to exit the second apron. Rather, he said it?s the ?basketball penalties? that are rattling him and other owners leaguewide.

You can?t stay in the second apron, Grousbeck said on the show. Nobody will. I predict for the next 40 years of the CBA, no one?s going to stay in the second apron more than two years.

He's said that before, and I think it's propaganda.  Would a team sell its first rounder in 2032 for $300 million?  I think all of them would.

It's the crushing financial penalties that hurt the most.  The basketball penalties also hurt, but not to the same degree.

[Phantom255x]

In an interview Friday on The Greg Hill Show on WEEI radio, Grousbeck -- who will remain governor through 2028 after agreeing to sell the team last week for $6.1B -- said an expected Celtics luxury tax bill of $400M to $500M next season is not the reason the franchise will attempt to exit the second apron. Rather, he said it?s the ?basketball penalties? that are rattling him and other owners leaguewide.

You can?t stay in the second apron, Grousbeck said on the show. Nobody will. I predict for the next 40 years of the CBA, no one?s going to stay in the second apron more than two years.

He's said that before, and I think it's propaganda.  Would a team sell its first rounder in 2032 for $300 million?  I think all of them would.

It's the crushing financial penalties that hurt the most.  The basketball penalties also hurt, but not to the same degree.

So for them to get under the second apron, they probably have to trade Jrue + Porzingis both OR Jaylen, right? I mean, good luck doing that and appeasing the fanbase. But also, even in these hypothetical trades the other team probably has to send some salary to facilitate it and for us to fill roster spots. Idk, I'm getting a headache thinking about it all.

But our window is the next 7-10 years with Tatum and Brown. I'll also add White to that mix, he's still 30 and his skillset/position fits well with the Jays. If we need to deal with some repercussions beyond 2030 involving draft picks, so be it.

[keevsnick]

In an interview Friday on The Greg Hill Show on WEEI radio, Grousbeck -- who will remain governor through 2028 after agreeing to sell the team last week for $6.1B -- said an expected Celtics luxury tax bill of $400M to $500M next season is not the reason the franchise will attempt to exit the second apron. Rather, he said it?s the ?basketball penalties? that are rattling him and other owners leaguewide.

You can?t stay in the second apron, Grousbeck said on the show. Nobody will. I predict for the next 40 years of the CBA, no one?s going to stay in the second apron more than two years.

He's said that before, and I think it's propaganda.  Would a team sell its first rounder in 2032 for $300 million?  I think all of them would.

It's the crushing financial penalties that hurt the most.  The basketball penalties also hurt, but not to the same degree.

So for them to get under the second apron, they probably have to trade Jrue + Porzingis both OR Jaylen, right? I mean, good luck doing that and appeasing the fanbase. But also, even in these hypothetical trades the other team probably has to send some salary to facilitate it and for us to fill roster spots. Idk, I'm getting a headache thinking about it all.

But our window is the next 7-10 years with Tatum and Brown. I'll also add White to that mix, he's still 30 and his skillset/position fits well with the Jays. If we need to deal with some repercussions beyond 2030 involving draft picks, so be it.

No. if they trade just one of Jrue or KP and bring back little to no money in return they could get under the second apron.

They are at 227 million with 12 guys under contract. If they add 2-3 more minimums that brings them to about 230-235 million. Jrue Holiday makes 32 million. So trading him drops them to about 200-205 million. Second apron is 207 million.

But also: I'm sure the draft pick stuff hurts, but the idea that that they have to get under the 2nd apron for that reason and not the money is just pure spin. Even if they are in the 2nd apron next year the draft pick penalties like pick getting banished to end of the round don't kick in unless they are also over in 26-27. In reality this is probably 90% of the reason the draft pick stuff was even in the CBA. so owners could blame cost cutting on that and not their wallets.

[Phantom255x]

No injuries to report. C's a full go tomorrow including Jrue 

[Neurotic Guy]

No injuries to report. C's a full go tomorrow including Jrue 

Excellent. Can?t wait for it. Hope the Cs surprise me and have a strong Game 1.