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Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/3/25

Globe Kristaps Porzingis doesn’t mince words about Celtics’ poor center depth

CelticsBlog Neemias Queta just got ejected at a huge moment at EuroBasket

Celtics .com Five Facts: Amari Williams

NBC Sports Boston Ramp to Camp: What’s one more move Celtics should make before season?

NESN Paul Pierce Predicts LeBron James Will Retire After Season

Kristaps Porzingis Unsure Of Celtics Big Man’s Role This Season

Mass Live Portugal coach reacts to Celtics center’s ejection in elimination game

Boston Celtics rookie gets honored by Ecuador for making history

Portugal overcomes controversial ejection of Celtics center for historic EuroBasket win

The Athletic Streameast, world’s largest illegal sports streaming platform, shut down in sting

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers used endorsement deal to ‘circumvent’ NBA salary cap: Report

Celtics Wire New Boston Celtics minority owner Aditya Mittal role with team coming into focus

Would you trade Celtics star Jaylen Brown for Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac and a pile of picks?

Celtics center Neemias Queta reveals what he did next after untimely EuroBasket ejection

Which new Boston Celtics player is the most intriguing?

Boston Celtics jersey history No. 31 – Derek Strong (1994-95)

Jeff Teague reacts to fellow Boston Celtics alum Rajon Rondo’s flag football QB ranking

Today in Boston Celtics history: Game 3 loss to Raps in ’20 bubble; Sauldsberry passes

Hardwood Houdini Celtics center just helped make history

New Celtics player has fresh chance to wipe away tough career start

Celtics youngster just got ejected from most important game in 18 years

Celtics’ new front-court addition allows them to unleash lethal lineup

Celtics center benefiting from offseason blessing

Celtics finally grant Derrick White his longtime wish

CBS Sports NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley defends the league adding second tax apron: ‘Y’all don’t want to compete’

NESN/YouTube Was Al Horford the Celtics Most Important Signing Ever?

The Sporting News NBA analyst issues bold take on Celtics’ championship odds with Jayson Tatum

SI .com Projecting Celtics’ Center Rotation After Summer Moves

Kristaps Porzingis Offers Advice to Celtics Following Trade

Celtics Could Lean on 2025 Rookies More Than Expected

Kristaps Porzingis Has No Idea How Celtics Will Replace Him This Season

Celtics Could Lean on 2025 Rookies More Than Expected

Clutch Points Celtics’ Jaylen Brown pleads the 5th over Dad’s murder case

Essentially Sports Who is Jeff Twiss? Details of Celtics Hall of Famer Behind Boston’s 5 NBA Titles

Hoops Rumors Atlantic Notes: Queta, Porzingis, Celtics, Knicks

Heavy Celtics’ Free Agent Still Predicted to Head Out West

Celtics’ Neemias Queta Receives Support From Former Champion

Celtics Chronicle Celtics Fans Take Note: Queta’s EuroBasket Momentum Is Real

Fadeaway World Ranking 25 Best Point Guards For 2025-26 NBA Season

Would Orlando Magic’s Potential Package For Jaylen Brown Be Enough For Boston Celtics?

beIN SPORTS Kristaps Porzingis Shares Advice for Boston Celtics’ Next Chapter

The Sport Review The Boston Celtics’ all-time starting five has 29 NBA championships between them

Hardwood Heroics “I Love it in Boston” – Boston Celtics Star Opens Up on Securing Massive Contract Extension in the 2024 Offseason

The ChoSun Daily Jaylen Brown’s Korean-made NBA shoes

Rip City Project Blazers fan favorite is falling apart with no sign of recovery

News Center Maine New Celtics Owners PULLED in different directions | Is there a CLEAR VISION for the future?

Sportskeeda Blockbuster trade proposal lands Mavericks $100,000,000 PG from Celtics for PJ Washington and 6-foot-10 center

Field of Schemes What’s the deal with the new Boston Celtics owner wanting his own arena maybe?

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-celtics-daily-links/121035/boston-celtics-daily-links-9-3-25

 

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/4/25

Herald Derrick White expecting ‘different’ Celtics season after roster turnover

Globe NBA says it will open investigation into report that Clippers broke cap rules with Kawhi Leonard deal

CelticsBlog This Celtics employee missed just 11 games in 45 years. Now, he’s receiving one of the highest honors in basketball.

Neemias Queta and Portugal advance to EuroBasket knockout round

NBC Sports Boston Ramp to Camp: The Celtics will exceed expectations this season if…

NESN Celtics Could Have New Offensive Vision For This Season

Will Celtics Make Playoffs During 2025-26 NBA Season?

Derrick White Drops Truth Bomb On Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis Trades

Could Celtics Bring Back Isaiah Thomas In Unique Role?

Mass Live Free agent who Boston Celtics were linked to weighing retirement (report)

Former Boston Celtics forward goes off in EuroBasket after slow start

Boston Celtics center is massive underdog in historic EuroBasket matchup

How Clippers circumvented salary cap with Kawhi Leonard payment (report)

The Athletic What will Celtics do with Anfernee Simons? 5 questions that will define Boston’s season

Celtics Wire Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta just made history with the Portuguese National Team

Portugal coach on Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta ejection vs. Estonia

Boston Celtics jersey history No. 31 – Joe Johnson (2001-02)

Derrick White on his time playing with Blake Griffin with the Boston Celtics

Today in Boston Celtics history: Willie Naulls trade; Kevin Stacom born

Which former Celtics will Neemias Queta face next in EuroBasket?

Boston Sports Journal BSJ Exclusive: Kawhi Leonard endorsement deal that triggered NBA investigation was actually worth $48 million

Hardwood Houdini Derrick White just gave Celtics fans a statement to drool over

Kawhi Leonard drama could lead to Celtics fans laughing at Knicks dismay

Former Celtics big man destined to crush dreams of current starter

Young Celtic poised for breakout if latest Derrick White statement is true

Celtics’ wing receives prestigious honor for making history

Celtics’ biggest question will haunt the franchise all season

Celtics fans are already laughing at the Lakers’ never-ending drama

Chowder and Champions New Celtics Arrival Won’t Finish Season With the Team

New Celtics Sharpshooter Will Cost Himself a Ton of Money Next Season

CLNS Media/YouTube LIVE: Will Kristaps Porzingis Return to Form with Hawks? | Garden Report

SI .com Three NBA Sports Card Investments to Watch This Season

Derrick White Shares Reaction to Celtics’ Big Roster Changes: ‘Definitely Tough’

Derrick White Q&A: On Celtics’ Big Changes, Next Season’s Role & New Endorsement

Celtics Could Benefit From Tanking This Season, Says NBA Insider

Celtics Star Derrick White Makes Harsh Memphis Grizzlies Admission

Jayson Tatum gets rid of shocking new hairstyle for son’s 2nd grade photo

Former Celtics Coach Reveals Hilarious Way He Earned Boston’s Respect

Will New Celtics Owners Build New Arena? Insider Weighs In

Newsweek Boston Celtics Urged to do the Unthinkable

Athlon Sports 3 Boston Celtics Players Who Could Be Dealt in the 2025-26 Season

M Sports Celtics face strategic crossroads without Jayson Tatum could tanking be the key to future NBA success?https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw0R1TxPZp-Z1oIEkYGiRe1w

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla faces prove-it season despite recent contract extension, says insider

Derrick White’s journey from 29th pick to NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist with Team USA

Anfernee Simons trade whispers swirl as Boston Celtics ponder $25M gamble for flexibility over firepower

Rip City Project The Trail Blazers may have won the Jrue Holiday trade after all

TalkBasket Derrick White says Memphis is his least favorite NBA city

Sportscasting NBA Win Totals 2025: Which Teams Will Go Over/Under Their Projected Wins?

Barstool Sports Still Without A New Team, Free Agent Ben Simmons Is Reportedly Considering Retirement

The Cold Wire Derrick White Names His Least Favorite City To Play In

Heavy Celtics Trade Pitch Lands Them Versatile Forwards From East Team

Hardwood Heroics “There’s a Reason Why They Locked Him Up This Summer” – Boston Celtics Insider Drops Huge Joe Mazzulla Challenge in 2025-26

Basketball Network “That’s how much MFs wanted to get at each other” – Kendrick Perkins, Eddie House recall Celtics’ intense practices during 2007-08 season

“When I came here, I had a reputation of not caring” – Robert Parish on reversing his negative reputation with the Celtics

Kendrick Perkins recalls Kevin Garnett going crazy after Celtics doctor broke his players-eat-first rule: “Take the man’s plate of food. Throw it right in the trash”

NBA Analysis Derrick White names the Boston Celtics player Joe Mazzulla has been ‘super hard’ on to ‘prepare him’ for this season

Boston Celtics most exciting player next season has earned his place in the starting lineup already

Business Insider NBA players are becoming the richest athletes by forgoing traditional free-agency leverage

Fan Recap Jaylen Brown Reacts With His Mother After Shocking News About His Father

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-celtics-daily-links/121054/boston-celtics-daily-links-9-4-25

 

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Neemias Queta and Portugal advance to EuroBasket knockout round

Neemias Queta watched the greatest moment in his country’s basketball history from the locker room. Rafael Lisboa, his friend since 15 and long-time teammate, recovered the ball after Portugal nearly lost it trailing by three points with one minute remaining. He shrugged off an erratic minute for the team on both ends, spotted up several steps behind the three-point line and knocked down a game-tying three that saved the team — and Queta.

A pair of technical fouls in rapid succession early in the third quarter could’ve left Queta with years of regret. Instead, Lisboa converted game-winning free throws moments after his iconic shot to defeat Estonia, 68-65, in a win-to-advance group play finale for Portugal. The Portuguese national team advanced to the knockout stage of EuroBasket for the first time in the country’s history, the kind of showcase for the country’s basketball progress Lisboa and Queta dreamt about throughout the summer.

“We know that we go there as underdogs,” Lisboa told CLNS Media/CelticsBlog in July at Queta’s Lisbon camp. “But our belief as a group is to try to pass the first phase and advance to the second round, so I think we have a team for that and we go there to try to fight for our country.”

Wins over the Czech Republic and Estonia proved upsets for a Portugal team that hadn’t won a EuroBasket game since 2007. They advanced to the second round of group play then, when the format involved a longer path to group play. The abbreviated schedule in this tournament set up Queta opposite Nikola Jokić and Alperen Şengün on back-to-back days before a third game in four days where he battled former teammate Kristaps Porziņģis. Portugal lost all three games decisively.

A fourth matchup in six days saw Queta start slowly, scoring one point in the first quarter before successfully turning to his fadeaway jumper in the second. But he missed three out of four free throw tries in the frame, keeping pace within five points despite leaving five of the nine points Portugal lost at the free throw line himself. He cleaned that up into the third, where he made 3-of-4 and jawed with Estonia’s Kasper Treier after drawing a foul that knocked him to the floor. They received offsetting technicals that initially benefited Portugal because FIBA rules meant that Treier picked up a fourth personal foul by drawing a tech. He went to the bench, but Queta earned a longer break four plays later when he yelled and-one in Matthias Tass’ face a go-ahead cutting finish.

“About that situation, I’m not gonna say a lot of things, just due to the respect I have for the game, the respect I have for all the players and the respect I have for all the coaches,” Portugal head coach Mário Gomes said. “I’m just going to say it’s very easy to make a call like that to a Portuguese player. About the team reaction, we didn’t know what will happen. With almost 15 minutes to play, we didn’t know. I’m a coach, I’m not a magician, I’m not a guru, I’m just coach. One thing I knew, after what happened, the team was going to react. The team was not going to throw the towel, as we used to say. It’s about character.”

Queta reached 15 points on 5-of-7 two point shooting despite his misses at the free throw line (5/10) and slow start. He grabbed three rebounds and recorded a steal and a block in 22 minutes, the increasing workload and condensed schedule a preview of what he’ll face with the Celtics this season. What he likely won’t see is the outsized attention defenses placed on him as Portugal built its offensive game plan around his skills. Without him, Lisboa needed to win his matchups and did. Portugal maintained its lead with a 9-8 run following Queta’s ejection, and a Lisboa three early in the fourth sparked a 3-for-6 finish with two assists.

Before his game-saving moments, Estonia’s screening actions disheveled Portugal’s defense and opened three shots from deep that thwarted a seven-point Portugal lead with 4:39 left. Estonia took a one-point lead, Portugal scrambled to create a drive-and-kick three that Diogo Ventura missed and went back the other way for a three-point Estonia edge. Travante Williams rushed into the half court and lost the ball for what looked like the decisive turnover, before it bounced right back to him and the Portuguese cleared the way for Lisboa.

The son of Portuguese legend Carlos Lisboa carried the country to its signature win with a long range three and isolation possession on the following set that fouled out Treier and gave Portugal a one point edge. Only months earlier, Lisboa recovered from surgery on his partially torn meniscus.

Miguel Queiroz dislodged the ball from Kristian Kullamae needing one more stop, and moments later, Queta emerged from the locker room singing, dancing and celebrating with his teammates. They’ll face Dennis Schröder, Daniel Theis and undefeated Germany in the knockout round on Saturday at 8:15 EST.

“I’m your fan,” Queta posted in Portuguese from the locker room in Portuguese. Sou vosso fã.

Source: https://www.celticsblog.com/boston-...portugal-advance-to-eurobasket-knockout-round