Celtics on CLNS

Zaire, Lucky's Pipe, and Evan Valenti discuss Marcus Morris' role on the team, get into some Mook memes, and then debate the greatest Celtics of all time.

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The NBA officially released their nationally televised schedule for the first week of this upcoming season. They also announced their Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Day slate of games.

The NCAA announced today that they will be implementing new rules regarding College Basketball incoming freshman and players who leave school early for the NBA.

Brad Stevens appeared on Yahoo Sports' Chris Mannix Podcast. Stevens spoke on everything from player development and the Celtics' Game 7 loss against Cleveland to expectations for when Gordon Hayward returns and reports that Isaiah Thomas had reached out to the organization about a return. 

Plus, former Celtic Greg Monroe signed a 1-year deal with the Toronto Raptors.

Jared Weiss, Cole Zwicker, Evan Valenti, and Matt Ignal discuss Jaylen Brown's past and future in the first entry of our pod-for-every-player series.

Cole will give his take for each player. Who will we do next?

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The Celtics will have home and home series with the Charlotte Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers this preseason. Both of the Celtics’ home games will be played at TD Garden. 

Boston waives guard Rodney Purvis.

Terry Rozier has announced that he is signing a sneaker deal with Puma. Puma seems to be an up and coming choice with the company looking to revamp its basketball line. So far they have bet big on rookies, but Terry will be a nice addition as an established player in the league as a part of Puma.

Evan Valenti and the Brothers Ignal chat about some recent off-season topics and set the stage for the rest of the summer.

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The Boston Celtics are looking to clear some cap space. They intended to waive Abdel Nader, but the Oklahoma City Thunder called with an offer just in time. The Thunder sent over guard Rodney Purvis for Nader and cash considerations.

Gordon Hayward joins former Celtic Isaiah Thomas in a class of sneaker free agents. Hayward is awaiting his suitors this summer.

Marcus Smart held a conference call earlier this afternoon. He shared his excitement to be returning to Boston.

Gordon Hayward held a brief media session last night during a public appearance in Boston. He shared with reporters his latest rehab progress as well as his thoughts on the Kawhi Leonard trade.

Today, Marcus Smart agreed to a 4-year, $52 million contract extension to remain with the Boston Celtics.