Gary Payton II exercises player option for 2024-25 season

Jayson Tatum has long been recognized for his quiet leadership style in the Celtics locker room. A flashy bucket-getter on the court, his reserved nature shows through more off the court. This past week, per NBC Sports Boston, Jaylen Brown noted that if he could steal one attribute from Tatum,…

James Harden has reportedly signed a two-year deal, according to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Harden will make $33M for the 2022-2023 season, and has the player option for $35.6M in 2023-2024, sources tell ESPN. He can move right back into free agency next summer and negotiate another new…

Center Robert Williams will be activated by the Boston Celtics on their Tuesday road matchup against the Sacramento Kings, per Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. In addition, Marcus Smart and Al Horford will be played by coach Joe Mazzulla. Williams has missed the Celtics’ last eight games after sustaining…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter The Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers talked to the media following Philly’s shocking loss to the Boston Celtics in Saturday night’s thriller. Jayson Tatum made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds left to put Boston on top. Joel Embiid then made a desperation full-court shot in…

Photo: Peter Baba NBA rising star and FIBA World Cup Final MVP, Franz Wagner, has joined forces with ATHLETE+, the student-athlete scholarship consulting platform. Recognised globally for his rapid rise in the world of basketball, the 22-year-old star is eager to share his incredible journey from his hometown in Germany…

Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter In the fierce battle for Los Angeles supremacy, the Clippers, despite their star-studded lineup, are yet to clinch an NBA championship—a feat their crosstown rivals, the Lakers, have accomplished 18 times. Clippers’ standout Paul George is fueled by a unique motivation; he yearns to secure a…