Boston Celtics Receive: 2023 second-round pick (via Boston Celtics)
The Hornets need help at center. Veterans Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo can leave via free agency this offseason, and rookie Vernon Carey Jr. played just 115 minutes this season.
Thompson, 30, is still good enough to be a starter and would be an upgrade over everyone the Hornets have at the position. He s a good screen setter and rebounder and would bring 78 games (and counting) of playoff experience, including a championship ring with the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers.
Boston has leaned toward Robert Williams III, 23, as the future at the position. The Celtics are already at the luxury tax line for next season, and that s before any free-agent signings or a new contract for Evan Fournier.
Celtics rally from 32-point deficit, top Spurs 143-140 in OT
San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the basket against the defense of Boston Celtics forwards Jayson Tatum, left, and Aaron Nesmith during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Elise Amendola
San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Elise Amendola
San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives against Boston Celtics Marcus Smart with the help of a screen from Spurs forward Drew Eubanks (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Elise Amendola
Tatum scores 60 as Celtics post second-largest halftime comeback ever
Jaylen Brown hit a 3-pointer with 16.7 seconds remaining in overtime, Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 60 points and the Boston Celtics rallied from a 32-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 143-140 on Friday night.
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BOSTON Even a few members of the Boston Celtics couldn t quite believe they pulled off their latest comeback.
The Celtics turned around a woeful first half, storming back from a 32-point deficit and beating the San Antonio Spurs 143-140 in overtime on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 60 points for the Celtics, including 21 in the fourth quarter and 10 more in OT to cap the improbable comeback with a pair of free throws that sealed it with four seconds remaining.
BOSTON (AP) â Even a few members of the Boston Celtics couldn t quite believe they pulled off their latest comeback.
The Celtics turned around a woeful first half, storming back from a 32-point deficit and beating the San Antonio Spurs 143-140 in overtime on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 60 points for the Celtics, including 21 in the fourth quarter and 10 more in OT to cap the improbable comeback with a pair of free throws that sealed it with four seconds remaining.
âHe did exactly what a great player is supposed to do,â Jaylen Brown said of Tatum, who reset his career-high twice in the month of April. âHe was efficient, led us, hit timely shots â big baskets â real big-boy basketball. Thatâs what we need. Weâre going to need that going forward.â
Celtics rally from 32-point deficit, top Spurs 143-140 in OT
San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the basket against the defense of Boston Celtics forwards Jayson Tatum, left, and Aaron Nesmith during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Elise Amendola
San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Elise Amendola
San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives against Boston Celtics Marcus Smart with the help of a screen from Spurs forward Drew Eubanks (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Elise Amendola