Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics

Cian O'Neill has emphasized the importance of connection in coaching, profoundly influencing the county scene over 20 unbroken seasons at the highest level.

I'm a Boston kid. I then get traded for Kristaps Porzingis. They don't give a [expletive] if I'm from Boston or not. They're like, 'You just took our unicorn and replaced him with a minivan. Get the [expletive] out of here.' ... They want superstars.

Dwight Howard was a dominant force for the Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy Warriors as a senior in 2004 when he averaged 25 points, 18 rebounds, 8.1 blocks and 3.5 assists a game en route to posting a 31-2 record and a state title.

The 11-day tournament begins Thursday and runs through July 20, with a champion crowned at the end. The event will be headlined by the fresh faces of the 2025 draft class.

Boston could substantially benefit from acquiring Bradley Beal, who would provide essential scoring during Jayson Tatum's extended injury absence, especially with the team facing financial constraints.

Josh Minott, a 22-year-old forward who spent last season with the Iowa Wolves, joins the Celtics as a young, athletic player with upside.

As you look at the rest of the team and what we're trying to do, there is no question our priorities would be to bring Al and Luke back. Those guys are huge parts of this organization. They're going to have, I'm sure, plenty of options all over the place, and that's well-deserved, but I think that would be a priority. At the same time, I don't want to put pressure on them.

"Williams is not just a defensive asset; his passing skills set him apart from typical big men, making him an intriguing player for Boston's future."