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Celtics eyeing trade for Grizzlies guard, but it’s not Marcus Smart

Celtics eyeing trade for Grizzlies guard, but it’s not Marcus Smart

The Boston Celtics are 14-4 and sit atop the Eastern Conference standings, but that doesn’t mean they’re not paying attention to the trade market. While the trade deadline for the 2023-24 NBA season is in early February, the Celtics are reportedly eyeing bench players like Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard John Konchar, per Michael Scotto of […] The post Celtics eyeing trade for Grizzlies guard, but it’s not Marcus Smart appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NESN.com Nov 19, 2023

Kristaps Porzingis Elevates Celtics In Emotional Win Against Grizzlies

The Celtics expected to face their former teammate Marcus Smart in the team’s first game against the Grizzlies since the three-way deal that sent Smart to Memphis and allowed Boston to land Kristaps Porzingis from Washington. In a close game that saw seven ties and 18 lead changes, Porzingis was huge on both ends of […]
NESN.com Nov 19, 2023

Marcus Smart ‘Devastated’ To Not Be Apart Of Celtics Game

Marcus Smart was a staple of the Boston Celtics for nearly a decade. In order to retool the roster for another shot at a championship, Smart headed to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade. After getting so close to winning a title with Boston on several occasions, the 29-year-old admitted that seeing Boston get […]
NESN.com Nov 19, 2023

Celtics Stars Explain Why Marcus Smart Remains Fan-Favorite In Boston

When the Boston Celtics parted ways with Marcus Smart in the three-team blockbuster deal that shipped Smart to the Grizzlies, fans across the city were “devastated” their favorite player would no longer be wearing Kelly green but Memphis blue. Celtics guard Jaylen Brown explained why the city of Boston and its fans fell in love […]
NESN.com Nov 19, 2023

Jaylen Brown Admits He ‘Couldn’t Stand’ Marcus Smart When He Joined Celtics

Jaylen Brown admits he never saw the rumors circulating on social media that because he didn’t post about Marcus Smart being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, he must not have liked him. Before the Celtics faced off against the Grizzlies on Sunday night, the Celtics guard said he couldn’t wait to catch up with Smart […]
NESN.com Nov 18, 2023

Marcus Smart’s On-Court Impact Unforgotten By Ex-Celtics Teammate

Marcus Smart grew as both a fan- and teammate-favorite throughout a nine-year run with the Boston Celtics. Before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in part for Kristaps Porzingis during the offseason, Smart was the undisputed defensive leader in Boston. Whenever a hustle play needed to be made, Smart was there. Never did an instance […]
NESN.com Nov 17, 2023

Marcus Smart Update Revealed Before Upcoming Matchup Vs. Celtics

UPDATE (6:05 p.m. ET): The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Friday, citing sources, that Marcus Smart is expected to miss multiple weeks with a left ankle injury. Charania later added Smart likely will be sidelined for three to five weeks, meaning the Memphis Grizzlies guard will miss Sunday’s game against his former team, the Boston Celtics. […]
NESN.com Nov 15, 2023

Marcus Smart Having ‘Hard’ Time With Grizzlies As Celtics Flourish

Former Celtics guard Marcus Smart was thrown into a whole new situation for the 2023-24 season after being traded away from Boston in the offseason, and it hasn’t been easy. That transition hasn’t gone easy. In Memphis, the Grizzlies have been a trainwreck. Despite having two veteran Defensive Player of the Year winners — Smart […]
NESN.com Nov 15, 2023

Celtics ‘Empowered’ Jrue Holiday To Take On Vital Defensive Role

If you watched the Boston Celtics for any extended period of time over the last decade, you never had to wonder who the defensive leader was. It was Marcus Smart. Smart, who won Defensive Player of the Year in 2022, was tasked with getting the Celtics right on that end of the floor for nearly […]
ClutchPoints Nov 13, 2023
Grizzlies’ biggest disappointment early in 2023-24 NBA season

Grizzlies’ biggest disappointment early in 2023-24 NBA season

The Memphis Grizzlies did not have a nice start to their campaign. Taylor Jenkins, Marcus Smart, and Jaren Jackson Jr. have to deal with a lot of rotational concerns given the injuries concerning Brandon Clarke and Steven Adams. They are also still dealing with Ja Morant’s absence up until December which makes plays that require […] The post Grizzlies’ biggest disappointment early in 2023-24 NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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