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On this day: Danny Ainge debuts; Otis Birdsong born; Keyon Dooling trade; Greg Stiemsma signed

On this day, former Celtic guard and team president Danny Ainge made his debut for the team, and shooting guard Otis Birdsong was born.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2022

Is star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum the clear favorite to win the 2023 NBA Kia Most Valuable Player award?

No player in the league has enjoyed greater individual or team success so far in their respective 2022-23 campaigns thus far.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2022

Stephen Curry Named 2022 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year

The four-time NBA champion becomes the fourth person to win the award on multiple occasions.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2022

Anthony Edwards hilariously appeared to forget Rudy Gobert used to play for the Jazz

"Oh, Rudy ... oh, yeah, yeah!"

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2022

Greg Cote: Brittney Griner freed from Russia, but others still held, and WNBA responsibility remains

MIAMI — A heart-warming, feel-good story dressed up in a “she’ll be home for the holidays” narrative. Brittney Griner’s release from Russian detention on Thursday in a prisoner exchange was all of that. Wife Cherelle could not stop smiling, calling herself “overwhelmed with emotion” and saying, ”My family is whole…

Miami Herald · Dec 8, 2022

Timeline: Everything Leading Up to Brittney Griner’s Release From Russia

After being detained for 10 months, a prisoner swap has released her from Russian custody.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 2022

Quote Box: Reaction to Brittney Griner's release from Russia

Reactions after WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed from a Russian prison in a high-profile prisoner exchange

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

NBA, Celtics Twitter react to Boston’s 125-98 utter destruction of the Suns

It is not very often one sees the sort of offensive beatdown that the Boston Celtics laid on the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2022

Brittney Griner’s Life Is Forever Changed. But She Gets to Live It.

There are still numerous questions around the WNBA star’s detainment and the deal that brought her home, but for now there is relief.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 2022

Brittney Griner: Athletes, NBA players and teammates rejoice at ‘BG’s’ release: ‘She’s coming home’

Stars of the sporting world led celebrations of Brittney Griner’s release on social media

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022