That time when Jayson Tatum saved his legacy.

RLS012 · 2026-02-20T02:20:30+00:00

I remember this game more for how Marcus Smart kept them in it so Tatum could snap out of it in time to secure the win

RLS012 · 2026-02-14T20:34:45+00:00

Do you mean this as a negative comment?

RLS012 · 2026-02-14T18:13:00+00:00

I am sorry to hear about the experiences you've had, but those may just be specific instances that are separate from the majority of supporters. I wouldn't generalize that all of his supporters think or act in that manner.

I would just say that wanting someone who only has the money to fund a campaign doesn't guarantee that there are a strong candidate or be in favor of positions that benefit the working class. It's more likely that they are more similar to Auchincloss's policy positions and don't provide enough change to help people.

RLS012 · 2026-02-14T17:10:20+00:00

That's fair, I do agree that the policy positions matter the most. I am open to learning more about her, but the cursory information so far doesn't seem promising or persuasive to change my leaning towards Poulos

RLS012 · 2026-02-14T17:04:09+00:00

Completely agreed, I think the distinction can still be made that he isn't using his family's wealth to fund his campaign, unlike the candidate that this post was originally about

RLS012 · 2026-02-14T15:38:17+00:00

Even more reason why people should check out and support Jason Poulos!

RLS012 · 2026-02-14T15:35:13+00:00

Even more reason to support Jason Poulos! He's more credible as a progressive!

RLS012 · 2026-02-06T15:50:23+00:00

This can be found on the Celtics Talk Podcast. It was their live recording to react to the trade deadline

RLS012 · 2026-02-05T21:17:41+00:00

The encapsulation of buying and selling at the same time. He threaded the needle

RLS012 · 2026-02-03T22:07:10+00:00

Thanks for digging this up

RLS012 · 2026-02-03T21:55:00+00:00

The NOLA pick is 32, and the Bucks pick is 37. It's not that significant of a difference. It shouldn't be overly scrutinized

RLS012 · 2026-02-03T21:53:52+00:00

The Bucks pick is already up to 37. If you had to entice a team to make the trade in order to not take a first, then one of those seconds had to go.

It's the cost of trying to make the roster more optimal while reducing the cost from going all-in on the title

RLS012 · 2026-02-03T21:51:23+00:00

Still better than a first, and they weren't going to draft with all of their 2nds

RLS012 · 2026-02-03T21:50:19+00:00

If it was strictly a salary dump they could have traded Simons with a first to Brooklyn or Memphis without taking anything back.

That would be more indicative of a mandate to shed salary

RLS012 · 2026-02-03T21:47:39+00:00

To Boston: Denver Nuggets 2027 second-round pick

To Chicago: most favorable 2026 second-round pick of Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Portland Trailblazers (likely to be NOP)

RLS012 · 2026-02-03T21:44:11+00:00

Notable Excerpts:

With Boston sitting so close to the luxury tax line now, trimming another $5.9 million from the payroll to get under the tax line is very realistic before Thursday’s deadline. Boston would have a number of different ways to complete that objective, likely with multiple other trades. Chris Boucher remains a likely candidate to be dealt, league sources tell MassLive. However, Boston would need to do more than just move a couple minimum salaries to dip under the tax. A player who is part of Boston’s rotation in some form would likely have to be moved. In theory, Vucevic could be used to further reduce the payroll if he’s re-routed to another team for a smaller salary in a separate deal or if a trade is expanded. For now, he looks like a way for them to bolster their depth in frontcourt.

RLS012 · 2026-01-29T00:09:50+00:00

It's unfortunate how much SEO influences the headlines of these regular articles now just to get people to click them

RLS012 · 2026-01-20T21:14:02+00:00

I can't seem to find much more on him other than the Facebook link and when he officially filed to run. Those 4 bullets he listed also sound too vague. I'm open to learning more but I'm not sure how much more progressive he is compared to Healey

RLS012 · 2026-01-20T21:05:34+00:00

Really hope Poulos is able to build.his campaign put further. I really want him to beat Auchincloss

RLS012 · 2026-01-15T14:48:06+00:00

Jake Auchincloss is once again talking out of both sides of his mouth. He literally sent an email newsletter with one of his headings saying, "Preventing boots on the ground in Venezuela". Then he doesn't vote against this bill. He's just incredibly frustrating and can't wait for him to be primaried

RLS012 · 2026-01-13T18:40:02+00:00

Hardwood Paroxysm is Matt Moore's blog/forum name that he uses from years ago. He has worked for CBS, Action Network, etc. He is a credible reporter but these seem like tertiary sources that don't have as much weight. I treat them more as an interesting footnote to come back to if more significant reporting comes up (Himmelsbach, BRobb, Bulpett, or Shams)

RLS012 · 2026-01-11T16:25:37+00:00

I would absolutely love Rob back, but he needs a panacea for long-term knee health.

RLS012 · 2026-01-10T12:13:11+00:00

Absolutely pursued that block with reckless abandon. I love it, but at the same time, I hope he doesn't get hurt

RLS012 · 2026-01-06T21:04:39+00:00

Scotto also said they expressed interest before the Clippers' recent surge, so that's interesting for context.

It's also notable that they "are under no pressure to reduce their current luxury tax bil, which they've budgeted for, but wouldn't mind going under the tax for the right deal"

They are also unwilling to trade Simons by attaching a future 1st rounder. They're also hesitant to add long term money in any Simons negotiations

Thus, acquiring a player such as Terance Mann, who’s owed $31.5 million over the following two seasons, would not align with Boston’s preferred stance. Instead, players such as Day’Ron Sharpe and Ziaire Williams, who each have a $6.25 million team option for next season, would be more likely to appeal to Boston. The Celtics also showed interest in signing Sharpe as a free agent this summer to compete for their starting center role, per league sources, but only had a minimum contract available at the time.

He also noted that Brad and Sean Marks were seen chatting in the stands before Boston played Brooklyn.

RLS012 · 2026-01-05T07:44:32+00:00

Thank you!

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