Jrue Holiday says he’s not surprised by the Celtics’ success this season:
“Not that surprised. I knew that they’d do well. Knowing the type of determination that this coaching staff and organization has… I figured that they would be be good. And then obviously, knowing Jaylen, I feel like he takes a lot of things personally. He doesn't accept a lot, especially when it comes to being bad.”
Free agent center DeAndre Jordan is signing a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management tells ESPN. The one-time All-NBA big man and 2023 champion enters his 18th season in the league.