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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 22h

More on Minott and a season of desperation, why his player development coach is high on him, and Derrick White calling him "a pest" on defense.

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Josh Minott understands this might be his last chance in the NBA: 'Desperation is a perfect word for it'

The thought that Josh Minott could be breakout player has been had for a few years now. He’s 6-foot-8 with a nearly 7-foot wingspan, elite athleticism, a high defensive motor, and a history of good of...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 22h

Josh Minott calls Joe Mazzulla "inspiring" and says “man, if Joe tells me he needs me to run through a wall every game for 82 games, I'm gonna go run through a fucking wall, bro ... It doesn't matter what's asked of me. I’m gonna go out there and do that.”

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 1d

Josh Minott knows he's running out of chances to stick in the league: “Desperation is a perfect word for it ... I feel like every time I step on the court, man, it's like, do or die”

But the Celtics have high hopes. More on a potential wild card:
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Josh Minott understands this might be his last chance in the NBA: 'Desperation is a perfect word for it'

The thought that Josh Minott could be breakout player has been had for a few years now. He’s 6-foot-8 with a nearly 7-foot wingspan, elite athleticism, a high defensive motor, and a history of good of...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 4d

Sam Cassell giving Jaylen Brown some tips on working in the post

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 4d

Picks 'n Pops: Spike Ball, a starting lineup, and a league in revolt
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Picks 'n Pops: Spike Ball, a starting lineup, and a league in revolt

Every week I gather some thoughts about the Celtics, the NBA, and beyond and dump them here. Because all my finger-weight lifting in the offseason is paying off.

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 6d

Anfernee Simons on Celtics defensive principles: "something I never really worked on or been taught." He says he's already noticing a difference, which will be good for the Celtics as they apply their faster pace to the defensive end as well.

More: www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/10/01/c...

Celtics efforts to push the pace applies to the defensive end, too

Obviously, everyone is very interested in how the Celtics offense will look and the pace at which they will play. A faster team will be a little more aesthetically pleasing for a lot of fans, and it w...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 7d

Garza: "everything you do is with a fast pace"
Tillman: "Think of a NASCAR pit stop where you just don't stop moving"
Minott: “I can already tell you we’re going to be the fastest team in the league"

More from practice as the C's try to pick up the pace:

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Celtics practic notebook: Playing faster, slimmer Tillman feeling good, and Luka Garza starting fresh

The Celtics are both evolving and making necessary adjustments to maximize the guys in camp. Two of Boston’s slowest players from last season, Jrue Holiday, and Kristaps Porziņģis, are gone. A third, ...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 7d

Celtics practice notebook: Playing faster, slimmer Tillman feeling good, and Luka Garza starting fresh www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/09/30/c...

Celtics practic notebook: Playing faster, slimmer Tillman feeling good, and Luka Garza starting fresh

The Celtics are both evolving and making necessary adjustments to maximize the guys in camp. Two of Boston’s slowest players from last season, Jrue Holiday, and Kristaps Porziņģis, are gone. A third, ...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 8d

Highlights from Boston Celtics media day: Jayson Tatum's recovery, Jaylen Brown's evolution, and getting more out of everyone www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/09/29/h...

Highlights from Boston Celtics media day: Jayson Tatum's recovery, Jaylen Brown's evolution, and getting more out of everyone

It was a different kind of Marathon Monday as the Celtics took media day to its literal limits. The day-long event brought most of the team, as well as Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla, and yeah, Bill Nye, ...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 9d

Anfernee Simons on playing defense: "It's just a matter of if I want to do it or not. It's really that simple."

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 10d

Why didn't the real Abe Froman, the sausage king of Chicago, actually show up for his reservation?

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 11d

Picks 'n Pops: Returns on investment, Tatum's intentional timing, and an existential moment
www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/09/26/p...

Picks 'n Pops: Returns on investment, Tatum's intentional timing, and an existential moment

Every week I gather some thoughts about the Celtics, the NBA, and beyond and dump them here. Because no one wanted to book me for my tour to promote my severe writer's block medication ... which is wh...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 12d

Analysis: New Celtics owner Bill Chisholm holds first press conference in Boston www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/09/25/a...

Analysis: New Celtics owner Bill Chisholm holds first press conference in Boston

New Celtics principal owner Bill Chisholm gave his first press conference today, along with alternate governor Aditya Mittal, Wyc Grousbeck, Rich Gotham, and Brad Stevens. The extended press conferenc...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 12d

Asked Chisholm when it comes to basketball matters, does he have final say on things, or can the rest of the ownership board overrule his decision. Chisholm says "I have final say."

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 12d

Bill Chisholm: My ownership group and I understand that it is, in fact, different here, and then we have responsibility to protect and advance the legacy of the Boston Celtics. We recognize that the standards that the Celtics are held to on and off the court is unmatched

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 13d

They have a designated space on the jersey and they get a logo from the company. Starts and ends there.

John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 13d

I think both teams want to play such a similar style that I think it would be difficult for him to flame out in one spot and succeed in the next. But, at the minimum, with different star players around him, it's a no risk move. If they have a spot open and want to give it a shot, why not?

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 14d

New on BSJ: Jayson Tatum opens up about rehab process, desire to play this season: 'I'm not rehabbing six days a week for no reason' www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/09/23/j...

Jayson Tatum opens up about rehab process, desire to play this season: 'I'm not rehabbing six days a week for no reason'

As devastating as the injury is, this feeling Tatum describes might be the biggest issue he has to overcome. There's no standard cure for a feeling of betrayal. Tatum’s Achilles was sewn back together...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 19d

Picks 'n Pops: Recoveries, punishments, and a surprise Hall of Fame case
www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/09/19/p...

Picks 'n Pops: Recoveries, punishments, and a surprise Hall of Fame case

Every week I gather some thoughts about the Celtics, the NBA, and beyond and dump them here. Because my Emmy's speech went way long and I need to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs.

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 19d

New on BSJ: Taking a fresh crack at the Celtics starting lineup, bench rotations, and finishing group. www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/09/18/t...

Taking a fresh crack at the Celtics starting lineup, bench rotations, and finishing group

The Celtics roster is apparently set for the time being, so this is probably a good time to take a crack at what the rotations will look like for this upcoming season. There are some debates over who ...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 22d

New on BSJ: Anfernee Simons seems to be sticking around. So now what? www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/09/16/a...

Anfernee Simons seems to be sticking around. So now what?

Let’s be honest here, things are going to be pretty awkward right off the bat. Simons is going to get hit with a bunch of legitimate questions over whether he feels wanted by the Celtics. They acquire...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 25d

Pick 'n Pops: Open doors, damning evidence, and heaves
www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/09/12/p...

Pick 'n Pops: Open doors, damning evidence, and heaves

Every week I gather some thoughts about the Celtics, the NBA, and beyond and dump them here. Because I'm about to pursue my dream of becoming a rock and roll drummer with a band called

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 27d

New column: Commissioner's tone-deaf comment highlights NBA's struggle with new media landscape
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Karalis: Commissioner's tone-deaf comment highlights NBA's struggle with new media landscape

It’s not exactly “let them eat cake,” but the image of the league’s boss standing at a lectern and essentially saying ‘let them watch highlights’ during the biggest financial boom the league has seen ...

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 27d

I'm sure there's a rule against that.... Somehow

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John Karalis @johnkaralis.com · 28d

New on BSJ: The Celtics frontcourt, including one big X-factor, will drive whether Boston surprises or disappoints this season www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/09/09/t...

The Celtics frontcourt, including one big X-factor, will drive whether Boston surprises or disappoints this season

White and Brown are the only starters we can surely expect this upcoming season. There is some debate over whether Pritchard or Simons should join them, and then there's no real answer to who the two ...

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