Joe Mazzulla: Celtics have thought about starting Robert Williams

Photo by Darlene Alderson Watching sports is a favorite pastime for many Americans and in the past decades the social aspect of it has become more important than the game itself for many. Whether it would be a competition between school teams or a major sports event such as the…

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle marveled at the uniqueness of New Orleans Pelicans’ star Zion Williamson when applauding Myles Turner’s defense/rim presence following Wednesday’s 123-114 home win (23 points/3 rebounds/4 assists/10-20 FG/1-2 3-PT/2-5 FT). (via Indiana Pacers): “Myles took the challenge, it’s a tough challenge. That is one physical…

Photo: Phoenix Suns/YouTube The Brooklyn Nets have signed free-agent forward Darius Bazley. Bazley (6’9”, 216) appeared in 43 games (one start) in 2022-23 split between the Oklahoma City Thunder (36 games) and Phoenix Suns (seven games), averaging 5.2 points on a career-high 45.4 percent shooting from the field and a…

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart made history together and individually during Boston’s 116-100 Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors. The three leading men of Boston became the first trio of teammates to finish a Finals game with at least 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Lakers retained Austin Reaves as he accepted a four-year, $56 million offer from the team without the expected bidding war with other teams. The 25-year-old shooting guard seems excited to have committed his future to the Purple and Gold. “Laker for life” he wrote on…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter The Boston Celtics found life on Wednesday night, responding with that must-win mentality as they take Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, 121-87, to even up their Western Conference Semifinals bout. Despite Jayson Tatum being foul troubled and having an uncharacteristic offensive play of a passive seven…