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The best Boston columnist you never heard of. I recently did a thing and started a Substack (see below). I vehemently detest hot takes.

[NE Arena @NE_Arena]

If true, we can point to Vucevic not playing in game 7. Mazzulla wouldn't even try Vuc, despite the problems the Celtics had against Embiid.

[NBATRADERUMORS @NBATRADERUMORS8]

REPORT: Celtics center Nikola Vucevic is NOT expected to return to Boston next year, per sources.

Boston didn’t feel he fit the system in Boston and was hoping for a better outcome when making that deal to bring him in.

[NE Arena @NE_Arena]

It didn't matter. An own goal ties the game. We got overtime.

[NE Arena @NE_Arena]

I'm surprised Tortorella didn't pull Hart during the power play. #StanleyCup

[NE Arena @NE_Arena]

I'm surprised Tortorella didn't pull Hart during the power play. #StanleyCup

[Jack Aylmer @Jack_Aylmer]

The Celtics will reportedly work out Miami G Tre Donaldson.

Listed at 6’3” and 198 lbs. Averaged 16.4 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 5.7 APG, and 1.4 SPG last season. Shot 45.4% on FGs, 35.9% from 3, and 76.6% at the FT line. ‘25-‘26 All-ACC second-team. Also attended Michigan and Auburn.

[Bobby Krivitsky @BobbyKrivitsky]

Marc Stein reports that the Mavericks have either already registered official interest or plan to do so with a number of prominent assistant coaches.

That includes Celtics assistant coach Tony Dobbins. As covered before, Tyler Lashbrook is a finalist in Portland. It's cool to see these coaches getting well-deserved looks around the league.

Via The Stein Line: https://t.co/WVawAYTZDO

[NE Arena @NE_Arena]

@Red_Aznabel @MarkDondero So, Brown didn't deserve ECF and Finals MVP?

No offense, but I don't view stats as the ultimate bottom line. +/- can be very deceiving.

[Savage @Savageboston]

Gabe Jacas absence is injury related and he should return to practicing soon.

Per: @MikeReiss

[Boston Bruins @NHLBruins]

The #NHLBruins have signed forward Navrin Mutter to a one-year, two-way contract extension through the 2026-27 season.

[Boston Fleet @PWHL_Boston]

The next voyage begins 🚢

We are proud to announce François Méthot as our Head Coach beginning with the 2026-27 season. Méthot brings more than 11 years of coaching and player development experience to the Fleet, with a proven track record of advancing athletes’ on-ice performance and building successful programs.

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[Marc Stein @TheSteinLine]

Statement from the NBA:

"The individual who entered the court area during Game 1 of The Finals was arrested and will be banned for life from all NBA arenas. A second individual will also receive a lifetime ban for his role in the incident."

[SleeperCeltics @SleeperCeltics]

The Celtics are reportedly working out UConn F/C Tarris Reed Jr., per @hoopshype

Reed averaged 14.7 PTS, 9.0 REB, 2.0 BLK and shot a Big East-leading 60.7% FG for the championship runner-up Huskies this past year

He finished top 10 in Division I for OREB%, DREB%, and BLK%

[NE Arena @NE_Arena]

@CactusJones88 @Savageboston Completely in favor of this happening to anyone who does stupid crap like this.

[NE Arena @NE_Arena]

#NBAFinals all knotted up after three.

Exactly what most of us want. 12 minutes to decide the game. #Knicks #Spurs

[NE Arena @NE_Arena]

@NoaDalzell I hope it runs in the family.

[SleeperCeltics @SleeperCeltics]

Bleacher Report's latest mock draft has the Celtics selecting Arizona's Koa Peat and South Florida's Izaiyah Nelson

Peat: "physical, interior scorer and frontcourt passing asset... strong, explosive finisher who can make mid-range shots and move the ball"

Nelson: "head-turning athletic, mobility, and energy plays... 6'9" with a 7' 3" wingspan"

[Bobby Krivitsky @BobbyKrivitsky]

Congrats to Andy Mannix on earning Co-Equipment Manager of the Year!

The Celtics put together this video on his journey from ball boy to Equipment Manager a couple of years ago.

[Mina Kimes @minakimes]

Last year on tight window throws, Drake Maye ranked:

1st in precision pass rate
1st in QBR
1st in completion over expected

Over the last 3 years, AJ Brown ranked:

1st in yds/route run
1st in catches
1st in first downs

Seems good!

[NE Arena @NE_Arena]

@DangeRussWilson @CBSSports @NFLonCBS @NFL @ciara Congratulations in a great career, Russ. Enjoy retirement!

[Boston Fleet @PWHL_Boston]

Protected at all costs 🔒

Megan Keller, Aerin Frankel, and Haley Winn are locked in and protected as part of the Expansion Player Distribution Process.

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