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According to ESPN, Boston has emerged as a leading destination in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes.
No deal is on the table (that we know of), but the mere possibility might raise a few concerns.
Concern numero uno is obvious.
Giannis is one of the handful of players capable of altering the championship picture by himself.
Pairing him with Jayson Tatum would create an impressive combination of size, athleticism, versatility, and star power.
The question is whether Brad Stevens and the Celtics can actually pull it off without creating a new set of problems for themselves.
Bostons path to Giannis is narrower than it first appears.
The Celtics would almost certainly need to move Jaylen Brown, either directly to Milwaukee or through a third team.
Reports indicate Brown has little interest in joining the Bucks (in paraphrase: Milwaukee?! Yuck!), which complicates matters further.
We start moving from a blockbuster trade to a three-team puzzle involving contracts, draft compensation, and competing agendas.
Even if Boston finds a way through that maze, theres no guarantee the resulting team will succeed.
Giannis may be a better asset than Brown, but championships are not won by comparing players one-for-one.
Theyre won by building complete teams (case in point: YOUR WORLD CHAMPION NEW YORK KNICKERBOCKERS ).
Brown averaged more than 28 points per game last season while defending multiple positions.
He can create his own offense, punish smaller defenders, and absorb primary scoring responsibilities when Tatum is unavailable (as Tatum was for most of last season, recovering from a torn Achilles).
Replacing him with Giannis raises Bostons ceiling, perhaps, but also changes the structure of the roster.
The Celtics have spent years building an ecosystem around two star wings.
Remove one and the supporting cast suddenly becomes more important, which means Stevens would have many more decisions to make before the start of training camp.
What catches me up is, if the Bucks believed that Giannis has more great years ahead of him, would they so quickly offload him to a conference rival? Might he actually be a distressed asset? Giannis will turn 32 this season.
He has generally been durable over his career but has dealt with increasing lower-body issues (especially calves and knees) in recent years, leading to more missed time.
To wit: 202223: 63 GP / 19 missed 202324: 73 GP / 9 missed 202425: 67 GP / 15 missed 202526: 36 GP / 46 missed Wouldnt that just be the worst if the Celts parted with Brown to get him, and then Giannis missed extended time due to injury? Like, the absolute worst? (Insert diabolical laughter.) A healthy Tatum-Giannis pairing would present unique challenges for New York.
The Knicks would need to defend relentless downhill pressure while also containing one of the leagues best bucket creators.
But, given their depth, New York may be better equipped than most teams to handle it.
So if the Celtics pursuit of Giannis causes an initial flutter of worry, you can let that just drift on by.
The scenario only noses toward Red Alert if Boston nabs him while somehow also acquiring a guard who makes up for what theyd lose with Browns departure.
But wait! This just in: Chris Haynes has pushed back on the idea that a Giannis Antetokounmpo-to-Boston deal is close.
He writes that Boston does not appear to be a promising destination and suggested the situation could extend into July.
Additionally, Marc Stein reported that the Celtics are frustrated by speculation involving Jaylen Brown, while Brian Windhorst said Brown has not been formally offered in a trade.
So, to quote the great William Goldman (also a Knicks fan), Nobody knows anything.
Its worth noting that the Miami Heat are also reportedly in the mix.
Weve heard that the lack of income tax is alluring to the Greek Freak.
Plus Florida offers sunny, warm weather, which is not a defining feature of Wisconsin.
In the end, though, joining Boston would allow Giannis to keep all his favorite green-themed items in his wardrobe, and shouldnt looking good be a priority, too? BOSTON The Boston Bruins said Thursday they are retiring Patrice Bergerons No.
37 as part of a ceremony next season.
The date will be shared later, following the NHL schedule release that is expected next month.
Bergeron is set to join fellow 2011 Stanley Cup champion Zdeno Chara with his number in the rafters.
Bergeron, when it happens, will be the 14th player to have his number retired by the storied franchise.
He spent his entire 19-year career in the league with the Bruins, playing 1,464 games counting the regular season and playoffs.
That included the title run in 2011 and more trips to the final in 13 and 19.
Patrice was the kind of rare, generational talent that every team wanted, owner Jeremy Jacobs said in a statement.
He was a deftly skilled playmaker and the undeniable greatest defensive forward in the NHLs history.
But it was the leadership he provided on the ice and in the locker room that made him truly stand apart and an all-time legend of the Boston Bruins.
Bergeron succeeded Chara as captain in 2020 and served three seasons in that role before retiring.
He called this an honor that is difficult to put into words.
When I arrived in Boston as an 18-year-old, I could never have imagined receiving this recognition one day, Bergeron said.
I have always believed that any success I had was only possible because of the people around me.
I was fortunate to play alongside incredible teammates, learn from outstanding coaches and staff and be supported by an organization that believed in me from the very beginning.
Craig Ferguson set out on foot from Los Angeles with a remarkable goal: to walk 3,500 miles across America.
It took him 109 days.
Last week, I had the privilege of joining him for his final steps into Boston.
In those first moments after completing his journey, I asked him what the experience had been like.
Without hesitation, he called it the hardest thing he had ever done.
What began as a mission to raise money for SAMH, a Scottish charity that provides mental health and social care support, became something far greater.
Along the way, Craig inspired thousands of people and helped raise more than $1 million.
His arrival in Boston also came amid the excitement surrounding Scotlands appearance in the World Cup, giving his home country even more reason to celebrate.
Craigs commitment to mental health advocacy is perhaps best expressed in his own words: Mental health doesnt care who you are or where youre from.
It can meet you along the road, sometimes when you least expect it.
Those words resonate deeply with me.
I was raised by a mother who faced significant mental health challenges, and I know firsthand how important support systems can be for individuals and families.
Organizations like SAMH provide hope when people need it most.
Equally important is continuing to normalize conversations about mental health and recognizing that it is a health issue that touches every community and every walk of life.
There are countless routes Craig could have taken and many cities where he could have chosen to conclude this extraordinary journey.
The fact that he finished in Boston is something we should be proud of.
Boston has always been a city defined by resilience, compassion, and perseverance.
Those qualities are why Boston Strong means so much to so many people.
Craig Ferguson may be Scottish by birth, but through his determination, his generosity, and his commitment to helping others, he has embodied that spirit.
As we welcome him to our beautiful and sports-loving city, we thank him for reminding us that even the longest journeys begin with a single step, and that no one should have to walk through lifes struggles alone.
Craig Ferguson is Boston Strong.
Anne Brensley is the Republican-endorsed candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.
Leave your car at home, and take the T, said Deirdre Habershaw, MBTAs deputy chief operating officer, at a press conference held at Seaport.
Six more tall ships are expected than the number that came during the last Tall Sail Boston event in June 2017.
Boston is the tours last port after it stops at New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, and New York City.
Organizers expect the visitors to gather along the waterfront throughout the week, but anticipate the highest number on July 11 for the Parade of Sail, the events centerpiece.
During it, dozens of vessels enter Boston Harbor in a coordinated procession.
The USS Constitution, the worlds oldest commissioned warship still afloat, and the U.S Coast Guards Eagle, the training vessel used to train future Coast Guard officers, will lead the fleet.
Theyll be followed by ships representing countries like Argentina, Colombia, India, Italy, Portugal, and Uruguay, celebrating the countrys 250th anniversary by making it a global gathering.
Along with increased subway service that day, there will also be shuttle connections linking major lines to waterfront access points, transit officials said.
Dedicated shuttle services will be provided from the Red Lines JFK/UMass station to the Castle Island parking lot and from the Orange Lines Sullivan station to the Charlestown Navy Yard.
On July 11, all ferries will be suspended to accommodate the security infrastructure within the harbor, Habershaw said.
All ferry routes will operate on normal schedules from July 12 through the 16th.
A key infrastructure addition this year is the deployment of temporary dock extensions at multiple waterfront points, including near the courthouse dock area and behind Leader Bank Pavilion.
Were putting a large system to extend it to accommodate more tall ships in the harbor, said David Choate, director of operations of Sail Boston, adding that the construction of said docks starts next week.
Boston Police Superintendent Lanita Cullinane said that all laws will be enforced throughout the event, including bans on open containers, public alcohol consumption, marijuana use, drones, and oversized bags in viewing areas.
Sail Boston will be on both land and at sea, so security personnel will include city and state officers, as well as the Boston Police Departments harbor unit.
Theres going to be some things that we have to do to cater it to the different areas where the events are taking place, Cullinane said during an interview after the conference.
Nick Gove, chief of streets for the City of Boston, said during the event that there will be temporary road closures along the waterfront in the North End, South Boston, East Boston, and the Navy Yard in Charlestown.
He recommended that residents who live near the waterfront review the closures on event days.
Public works and transportation team will provide supplemental sanitation services, parking enforcement, and traffic management to help keep our streets clean, safe, and efficient, Gove said.
This year, a major digital component will support crowd control: a dedicated mobile application that will provide real-time updates on ship locations, boarding schedules, transit conditions, and crowd density indicators.
The app went live on Wednesday.
If we know, for example, Commonwealth Pier is very crowded, but Charlestown Navy Yard is not, we would put that sort of public-facing information up to direct people where they dont have to wait, Choate said during an interview.
Visitors will have the opportunity to tour many of the vessels for free during the week, although boarding procedures and availability will vary by ship.
Many of the larger vessels will dock in and around the Seaport, including near Fan Pier and the Boston Fish Pier, making the neighborhood the center of activity during the celebration.
We are prepared for all of the events that are taking place over the summer, Cullinane said.
And well continue to operate as we have been.
Aayushi Datta can be reached at [email protected].
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