And he always responds that he just doesn’t know, because there are two sides. Ideally, teams would have a game or two to shake the rust off before jumping into postseason action, but the league could just have playoff teams play one or two exhibition games against each other. Instead, Jayson Tatum. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Are members of the Celtics media ever aware when the team rests a healthy player but lies about it and says he is injured? Joe Manchin pours cold water on push to gut filibuster. But sometimes those bumps and bruises need some time to heal. All questions are denoted in bold, and appear as they did in the live chat, unedited. Are there viable options to package, perhaps with future picks or a veteran, to get some solid, reliable points off the bench? Why they can't: The Warriors are about to add a top-five pick, or a really good player they acquired with that top-five pick, to Steph Curry/Klay Thompson/Draymond Green. Giannis is still getting better. MassLive.com, a leading digital media property in Massachusetts serving 5.5 million monthly unique visitors, is looking for a full-time Boston Celtics beat reporter to be based in the Boston area.. Do you see the Celtics winning Banner 18 in the next 3/4 years? He could eventually find a role as an off-the-bench shooter. Langford: Still just 20 years old, and has shown promise defending top wings. Do you think NBA will restart the season? Just over a month ago, the news broke: Jazz player Rudy Gobert had been diagnosed with coronavirus. I've only been to the grocery store, and on walks around my neighborhood or Castle Island. Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics With Rainin' J's podcast on demand - Locked On Celtics is a daily Boston Celtics podcast by MassLive beat writer John Karalis. Personally, I think the NBA will find a way to have the playoffs in some form. I've spoken to a few people in the organization who have cautious optimism about a restart, but with an emphasis on cautious. Tough question, because rosters will change so much over that time. Are members of the Celtics media ever aware when the team rests a healthy player but lies about it and says he is injured? They could package their three first-round picks to move up. This week should have marked the end of the regular season in the NBA. Donovan Mitchell had eight of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 117-109. Why they can: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both just starting to enter their primes, and Kemba Walker still has good years left, and I think Gordon Hayward will ultimately end up staying with the Celtics. Like always, the Celtics will aggressively look for creative ways to maneuver in this draft. It's boring, but important! I think it’s important that their interests in journalism and writing are greater than their interest in the NBA. They will consider possible deals for veterans, but they have plenty of options. Edwards: His confidence seemed a bit rattled as he disappeared from the rotation. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Quickly, the sports world changed. Thanks for checking in and be safe! So let’s talk! But we're obviously a long way from that. But the best hope is for Tatum to continue his ascension and become one of the leagues top five players. Whenever the trade deadline passes without the Celtics making a move, I ask Danny Ainge how close they were to making a deal. Any of these guys have real a shot of being an impact player? My guess is he’ll eventually end up back in Europe. I could see more things like media Zoom calls with players and coaches popping up. And he always responds that he just doesn’t know, because there are two sides. On Wednesday, June 15 th, 2016 The Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) is hosting The Boston Globe’s Celtics beat writer Adam Himmelsbach for its first-ever class on sports journalism. Host Adam Kaufman provides some of the most insightful analysis on all things Boston Celtics and the NBA. Do you think NBA will restart the season? He could eventually find a role as an off-the-bench shooter. And that’s understandable, because a one-person shootaround session would probably turn into something more pretty quickly. hasn’t picked up a basketball in a month. They will consider possible deals for veterans, but they have plenty of options. What is your assessment of the 5 rooks: Lankford, Williams, Edwards, Porier & Waters? I could see more things like media Zoom calls with players and coaches popping up. Biggest upside of the group. Are there viable options to package, perhaps with future picks or a veteran, to get some solid, reliable points off the bench? Maybe we should set something up where people can reserve a public court for themselves for 30 minutes per day? He might think something is imminent while the other team is hardly even considering his proposal, and vice versa. Katie McInerney can be reached at katie.mcinerney@globe.com. I hope everyone is safe and healthy and staying socially distant. The Celtics are idle, like every team across the U.S., waiting until the public health crisis subsides enough for games to return. It will be interesting to see how technology is embraced in different ways when sports return, though. Yep, I've been in Boston ever since flying home from Milwaukee the day after the NBA shut down. So let’s talk! How does a shortened NCAA season with no tournament affect scouting for the draft and does this give the Celtics a better chance for a steal with their lower picks? 2. Why they can't: The Warriors are about to add a top-five pick, or a really good player they acquired with that top-five pick, to Steph Curry/Klay Thompson/Draymond Green. Post COVID how is a reporter’s tech going to change with your cell phones/recorders always in the face of an athlete + close confines of the locker room? Teams would need at least three weeks to rev back up at practice, because right now players are mostly in the same position as the rest of the country. The problem is most of the hoops around Boston are now out of commission. This has been a tricky situation for the NBA in this new load management era. It will be interesting to see how technology is embraced in different ways when sports return, though. Do you see the Celtics winning Banner 18 in the next 3/4 years? Jayson said he hasn’t been playing basketball at all. The most they can do is ride their Pelotons and shoot on their personal hoops, if they even have them. How close were the Celtics to making a trade at the deadline? Shooting hoops on a public hoop with no one else around: go, or no go? Before the NBA shut down it instituted new rules that kept media at least six feet from players. With news of Jalen Green skipping college for the G League, what do you think is the path forward for scouting players? Filed Under: Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls. What is your assessment of the 5 rooks: Lankford, Williams, Edwards, Porier & Waters? Follow her on Twitter at @k8tmac. Understands and sees the game so well. Post COVID how is a reporter’s tech going to change with your cell phones/recorders always in the face of an athlete + close confines of the locker room? The Celtics take great pride in scouting being a year-round focus for them. Snowed in with no place else to go, Celtics beat writer Adam Himmelsbach and national NBA writer Gary Washburn had an e-mail exchange about the upcoming Celtics season. The best Boston Celtics podcast on the web, Celtics Beat is released every Sunday, 52 weeks of the year – with no exceptions. Ok guys, that’s all for today. How close were the Celtics to making a trade at the deadline? Do you stay in Boston? Fire away. After that, the most important thing is to read as much as possible, and look to gain experience wherever possible. All questions are denoted in bold, and appear as they did in the live chat, unedited. Did you have chance to talk to Ainge to know their expectations for the remainder of the season? During these bizarre/scary times, wouldn’t it be uplifting for our region if Ainge signed Isaiah Thomas for the rest of the 19-20 season? Jay King, Celtics beat writer: The Celtics could use a veteran wing and they need another shooter. The Boston Celtics beat reporter will work closely with MassLive’s sports director and fellow Celtics reporter to maximize audience growth and community engagement. Speaking with multiple sources around the team over the past 24 … And if there were any deals in play, what were the holdups--Romeo, draft picks, Kanter? Jay King, Celtics beat writer: It’s concerning. How does a shortened NCAA season with no tournament affect scouting for the draft and does this give the Celtics a better chance for a steal with their lower picks? Ok guys, that’s all for today. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories. I’ve been told several times that the Celtics have no plans to bring him back. They could package their three first-round picks to move up. The sun has at least been out in Boston, so that’s been nice. And that’s understandable, because a one-person shootaround session would probably turn into something more pretty quickly. I also think it would be wiser to just cancel this season, hold the (virtual) draft in June, free agency in July and start preparing for training camps in the early fall. Maybe we should set something up where people can reserve a public court for themselves for 30 minutes per day? When games come back, do you think they’ll jump right into the playoffs? Green’s situation that was announced today is certainly intriguing. Just over a month ago, the news broke: Jazz player Rudy Gobert had been diagnosed with coronavirus. He might think something is imminent while the other team is hardly even considering his proposal, and vice versa. Here's how to be an ally to the community. I don’t see them needing (or having room for) another 4 young, unproven, non-lottery players. What should my son do to become an nba writer. Thanks for checking in and be safe! Jared Weiss, Celtics beat writer: This is the question the entire NBA is waiting on. There may be no games, but we’ve still got plenty to talk about. Do you stay in Boston? The loss to the Nets shows how far they have to go The Celtics are not doing the little things to get past these teams. I think this should definitely be a go. The Celtics take great pride in scouting being a year-round focus for them. That seems to make more logistical sense than having the other 14 teams roll in for a few regular season games. They have been watching each of this season’s draft prospects for years, and they never really get swayed much by an NCAA tournament performance. Good question. The NBA was shut down. All of that is to say, hello, I’m one of the new Celtics beat writers here at MassLive. And if there were any deals in play, what were the holdups--Romeo, draft picks, Kanter? I think when the nation's testing system revs up, it will make normalcy at least somewhat possible. Kevin Durant is going to be back. HOUSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 24 points and Jayson Tatum added 23 as the Boston Celtics coasted to a 134-107 win over the struggling Houston Rockets on … Celtics beat writer Jay King believes that when framing a Gordon trade package, the Golden State Warriors’ offseason acquisition of Kelly Oubre Jr. is a good place to start for inspiration. Here’s a playback of the chat. He spent 35 consecutive years covering the Celtics, and no one in the history of the team has covered them as a beat writer for longer. How would that affect the Celtics? Interview With Celtics Beat Writer Marc J. Spears of the Boston Globe The locker room is different for every sport but what remains the same is the constant stream of writers, attendants, public relations folk, coaches, trainers, cameramen and reporters in and out before and after the ball is tipped. How would that affect the Celtics? I've only been to the grocery store, and on walks around my neighborhood or Castle Island. Just don’t expect to see it in Boston. I think the slightly bigger issue for them, if it comes to it, will be the inability to conduct in-person workouts and interviews with prospects. Instead, Jayson Tatum hasn’t picked up a basketball in a month. Jayson said he hasn’t been playing basketball at all. Jayson Tatum Returns, Scores 24 As Celtics Beat Bulls, 119-103. After that, the most important thing is to read as much as possible, and look to gain experience wherever possible. hasn’t picked up a basketball in a month. But I think players like Green will be high picks no matter where they play before the NBA, so it shouldn’t affect scouting all that much. 1. His size is an issue. How did you handle this quarantine? Giannis is still getting better. It's the #1 podcast choice for Celtics … Did you have chance to talk to Ainge to know their expectations for the remainder of the season? I think this should definitely be a go. Understands and sees the game so well. In this The Athletic roundtable, Celtics beat writers Jay King and Jared Weiss join Magic beat writer Josh Robbins to break down all aspects of a … That seems to make more logistical sense than having the other 14 teams roll in for a few regular season games. Wouldn’t they need time to warm up? Locked On Celtics is a daily Boston Celtics podcast by MassLive beat writer John Karalis. They could draft a player or two to stash overseas. Why they can: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both just starting to enter their primes, and Kemba Walker still has good years left, and I think Gordon Hayward will ultimately end up staying with the Celtics. It's an inside look at the C's from a former professional basketball player who is at practices & games. 1. But sometimes those bumps and bruises need some time to heal. They could draft a player or two to stash overseas. The NBA was shut down. Himmelsbach: Hey what’s up, guys. Good question. You’re right, they won’t be adding four rookies to the roster next season. Waters: Probably the best 'basketball player' in the group. The Celtics have lost 12 of their last 19 games, including a number of ugly defeats against sub-.500 … They could trade picks from this draft into a future draft to keep their collection of assets intact. The Celtics are usually somewhat transparent when a guy is getting a day to rest, even if unintentionally, but Brad Stevens prefers for that rest to come on practice days. The Celtics are usually somewhat transparent when a guy is getting a day to rest, even if unintentionally, but Brad Stevens prefers for that rest to come on practice days. Personally, I think the NBA will find a way to have the playoffs in some form. What should my son do to become an nba writer. Most players are dealing with at least some minor bumps and bruises, so it’s pretty easy for a team to just say that an absence is related to one of them. The problem is most of the hoops around Boston are now out of commission. His size is an issue. But we're obviously a long way from that. He’s certainly made it clear that he would be willing. Most players are dealing with at least some minor bumps and bruises, so it’s pretty easy for a team to just say that an absence is related to one of them. Celtics beat writer Adam Himmelsbach joined us to do just that on Thursday. He’ll be paid over $500,000 to enter this new, selective G League-based program without dealing with the downsides of a G League player like long bus rides to nowhere. The sun has at least been out in Boston, so that’s been nice. Redick would fill both needs. Edwards: His confidence seemed a bit rattled as he disappeared from the rotation. Poirier: He has struggled in his limited chances. LeBron is a robot and has Anthony Davis on his side. Any of these guys have real a shot of being an impact player? Sure, maybe they could’ve given up some good picks for Davis Bertans, but then he would have played about 18 minutes per game on this roster and become an unrestricted free agent after. Steve Bulpett is the dean of Celtics beat writers. Just don’t expect to see it in Boston. Celtics Beat Writer Boston Sports Journal Feb 2021 - Present 1 month. Having said that, this felt like one of the least active recent trade deadlines for the Cs. Is that a good thing for NBA teams? celtics Read our Celtics live chat with beat writer Adam Himmelsbach By Adam Himmelsbach and Katie McInerney Globe Staff, Updated April … Before the NBA shut down it instituted new rules that kept media at least six feet from players. I don’t see them needing (or having room for) another 4 young, unproven, non-lottery players. My guess is he’ll eventually end up back in Europe. Fire away. The most they can do is ride their Pelotons and shoot on their personal hoops, if they even have them. There's been a rise in anti-Asian attacks. Adam Himmelsbach can be reached at adam.himmelsbach@globe.com. But I also didn’t think they’d bring in three new players last June, to be honest. Himmelsbach: Hey what’s up, guys. The Celtics are idle, like every team across the U.S., waiting until the public health crisis subsides enough for games to return. Beat reporter tweets for all 30 NBA teams, all on the same page. But I also didn’t think they’d bring in three new players last June, to be honest. He just turned 31 years old, so maybe there’s still time for him to regain some of his powers. Isaiah Thomas’s run here was stirring and historic, and well before the COVID-19 crisis began I heard from a lot of fans who were hopeful that I.T., who is a free agent, would get one more shot in Boston. If the league resumes in some sort of closed setting--which is probably the only option--it would make the most sense to start with the playoffs, partly because that would save the 14 non-playoff teams from unnecessary basketball quarantine situations. During these bizarre/scary times, wouldn’t it be uplifting for our region if Ainge signed Isaiah Thomas for the rest of the 19-20 season? If the league resumes in some sort of closed setting--which is probably the only option--it would make the most sense to start with the playoffs, partly because that would save the 14 non-playoff teams from unnecessary basketball quarantine situations. He just turned 31 years old, so maybe there’s still time for him to regain some of his powers. The problem is that he is simply not the same player he was before he injured his hip. With news of Jalen Green skipping college for the G League, what do you think is the path forward for scouting players? No one knows what direction things will go, and there is a danger in believing that we're fine to just restart the NBA--even without fans--just because cases of COVID are decreasing.