Jayson Tatum add some bulk during the shutdown and is ready to take on extra attention from defense when the NBA season restarts.
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After beating COVID-19, Celtics’ Smart on way to Florida for NBA restart
Boston guard Marcus Smart was asymptomatic after receiving his positive test on March 19, and now is ready to return to the court with the Celtics.
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Boston’s Brown plans to bring social justice fight to NBA restart in Florida
Jaylen Brown has been an outspoken voice to raise awareness on many fronts, and says he plans to ‘play for something bigger than myself’ in Florida.
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Celtics prepare for trip to the NBA bubble
The teams that meet in the NBA finals could be in the Disney World bubble for up to 14 weeks, which will surely prove challenging.
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Celtics will open preseason on July 24
Boston is scheduled to play three scrimmages before the NBA season restarts on July 30.
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Boston’s Hayward plans to leave NBA bubble for birth of child: ‘It’s a pretty easy decision for me’
Gordon Hayward will need to follow protocols to return to the NBA campus in Orlando, but also needs to make sure his balky left foot will OK for him to play.
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Ainge moving forward despite uncertainties about Tatum, NBA restart
Danny Ainge is in contact with players, yet can’t answer if Jayson Tatum is seeking more insurance protection or just how the NBA will pull off its return to games. But he’s ‘optimistic.’
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Reports: Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reluctant to return, risk max contract in NBA restart
Boston star Jayson Tatum is apparently among the NBA players who inquired about insurance to protect against career-threatening injuries during the league’s restart in Orlando.
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Expanded NBA rosters could make room for Tacko Fall, Tremont Waters
A report says the Celtics will be able to bring 17 players to play in Orlando, opening door for G League favorites Tacko Fall and Tremont Waters.
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When Celtics and NBA return, Gorman anticipates a broadcasting challenge
Mike Gorman and Tom Heinsohn are usually side by side at courtside when calling Celtics games, but now will be working out of a studio in Boston when games resume.