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Post by Admin on Dec 4, 2022 0:57:47 GMT -5
Nets will be down an All-Star in Cs matchup
by Andrew Hughes
The Boston Celtics will be battling a Brooklyn Nets squad lacking a multi-time All-Star when the two teams play on Sunday, December 4 at the Barclays Center.
Ben Simmons, who has largely failed to play at an All-Star level this year as he recovers from a back injury, will be missing his third straight game as the Cs visit Kings County, New York for the first of two trips this season — the second being in January.
Simmons’ injury has been diagnosed as a left lateral upper calf strain, which he first had to be benched for in the second quarter of Brooklyn’s 109-102 victory over the Orlando Magic on November 28.
Simmons has been an integral part of the Nets’ resurgence this season. The Australian point-forward is currently averaging 8.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in his first season in Brooklyn.
The Boston Celtics could use a bounce-back effort after Miami Heat loss
While the loss was only the fifth of the season for the Boston Celtics — and was the third overtime loss of the season, marking more pitfalls after regulation than during the first 48 minutes — during the 2022-23 season, the Cs need to bounce back from the Miami Heat besting them in overtime 120-116.
With the Nets down Ben Simmons, things do get easier for the Cs, though. Until Robert Williams III returns to the lineup, the paint is the best place to score, and Simmons exclusively contributes at the rim. If T.J. Warren plays (status unknown as of this writing), that should add another driver Boston would need to worry about.
Brooklyn will almost assuredly be relying more on 3-point shooters like Joe Harris, Seth Curry, and Cam Thomas in the interim, though. That combined with the offensive superpowers of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, of course.
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 4, 2022 9:00:39 GMT -5
This one's gonna be a real slobberknocker!! Tatum and Brown will be ready! I'm expecting a big game from my man White!
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Post by cole on Dec 4, 2022 9:08:41 GMT -5
Lol that Simmons is an all star.
Never should have been. Never was that good
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Post by Cabutan on Dec 4, 2022 11:06:20 GMT -5
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Post by Cabutan on Dec 4, 2022 11:07:09 GMT -5
I like GWill as a player. When if we have a replacement, then we can talk about getting rid of him.
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 4, 2022 11:26:45 GMT -5
Herro is the only Heat player I'd take back for Gwill, and that ain't happening. |
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Post by Cabutan on Dec 4, 2022 11:29:02 GMT -5
We have something going on with GWill. If childish attitude is a problem, that's my least of worries. Right now he is our only enforcer.
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Post by Cabutan on Dec 4, 2022 12:48:28 GMT -5
I read somewhere that Kyrie has been playing with sketchers ever since Nike cut ties
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 4, 2022 13:15:30 GMT -5
I read somewhere that Kyrie has been playing with sketchers ever since Nike cut ties He should bring the old style converse out! |
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Post by cole on Dec 4, 2022 13:32:58 GMT -5
I read somewhere that Kyrie has been playing with sketchers ever since Nike cut ties He should bring the old style converse out! I liked the first generation leather all stars circa 1980 |
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Post by Cabutan on Dec 4, 2022 14:01:20 GMT -5
I read somewhere that Kyrie has been playing with sketchers ever since Nike cut ties He should bring the old style converse out! converse is owned by Nike I believe. |
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Post by Cabutan on Dec 4, 2022 14:02:42 GMT -5
He should bring the old style converse out! I liked the first generation leather all stars circa 1980 to me it was all about Birds weapons and cons. Specially the Cons. |
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Post by Cabutan on Dec 4, 2022 14:10:29 GMT -5
Just read they weren't sketchers
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Post by Admin on Dec 4, 2022 14:49:09 GMT -5
If Smart has to sit out Sunday’s game, the Celtics have plenty of options to fill the guard’s production. Derrick White will likely get the start, while Malcolm Brogdon could see more minutes. To Celtics fans’ delight, Payton Pritchard should also see an uptick in playing time off the bench. That’s life for the C’s as they have one of the deepest guard rotations in the league. Smart is currently averaging 11.8 points and a career-high 7.7 assists per game. He’s proved he can distribute the ball well for the Celtics’ No. 1 offense as he has been a threat as the point guard. But Smart has been banged up this season between the ankle and a different oblique injury, along with the left hip. www.masslive.com/celtics/2022/12/celtics-injury-report-marcus-smart-questionable-for-sundays-game-at-nets.html |
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Post by hedleylamarr on Dec 4, 2022 14:49:14 GMT -5
Screw Pat Riley. never trade with him
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Post by Admin on Dec 4, 2022 15:00:32 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Dec 4, 2022 15:03:12 GMT -5
Screw Pat Riley. never trade with him
If the Heat made an outrageous RFA offer, Brad would probably match it in a S&T to another team for a center.
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Post by Cabutan on Dec 4, 2022 15:04:07 GMT -5
Screw Pat Riley. never trade with him never |
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 4, 2022 16:21:30 GMT -5
Smart out!! I like our chances!!
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Post by hedleylamarr on Dec 4, 2022 16:35:41 GMT -5
Screw Pat Riley. never trade with him
If the Heat made an outrageous RFA offer, Brad would probably match it in a S&T to another team for a center.
Well it said trade.........also MIA has 175 million committed to salaries for next year: Butler 45 Bam 32 Lowry 29 Herro 27 Robinson (really??) 18. So, where would that RFA offer come from? They have to have the cap room available, don't they? |
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Post by fierce on Dec 4, 2022 17:11:53 GMT -5
If the Heat made an outrageous RFA offer, Brad would probably match it in a S&T to another team for a center.
Well it said trade.........also MIA has 175 million committed to salaries for next year: Butler 45 Bam 32 Lowry 29 Herro 27 Robinson (really??) 18. So, where would that RFA offer come from? They have to have the cap room available, don't they? True. Heat don't have cap room to make a RFA offer. |
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Post by Admin on Dec 4, 2022 17:50:04 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Dec 4, 2022 17:55:57 GMT -5
Heat don't have cap room w/o waiving or trading for smaller contracts and won't find a trade partner in Brad so the post is nothing more than click bait.
Per heavy.com they'd need a 3rd team to realize their dream:
“The Miami Heat have honed in on Grant Williams as a player of interest via trade. There appears to be mutual interest in a potential move at some point this season, per sources. A third team may be needed to facilitate. (The) assumption is (the) Heat would acquire Williams with intent to extend him,” Sylvander reported via Five Reasons Sports ‘Off the floor’ update service.
It’s also worth remembering that due to Williams being a restricted free agent, the Celtics have the ability to match any offer sheet he signs, and as such, Boston is not under pressure to pursue a trade for their fourth year forward.
Last season, we saw Williams become one of the most respectable catch-and-shoot threats in the NBA, with him averaging 41% shooting on 251 attempts during the regular season.
This year, Williams has added an off-the-dribble game to his offensive arsenal, allowing him to attack close-out and pressure defenses with a floater game – leading him to average 52% from the short mid-range area and 78% within four feet of the rim.
Given the Tennessee native’s continued improvement on both ends of the floor, it’s highly unlikely Brad Stevens agrees to any deal that would see him go to, and improve, a conference rival – especially one as talented as the Heat, regardless of what the potential trade package looked like, or how many future assets were tied to the deal.
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Post by cole on Dec 4, 2022 18:03:36 GMT -5
Let's go Celtics!
Celts on phone; Chiefs on tv.
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Post by drboogiebone on Dec 4, 2022 18:07:31 GMT -5
After being embarrassed Friday night by Miami, we better win tonight.
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