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New Celtic Enes Kanter seeks an assist from US senators

The outspoken native of Turkey met with Ed Markey and Ron Wyden to discuss his ability to safely travel outside the United States for games this season.

Jaylen Brown added to Team USA training camp roster, report says

USA Basketball plans to have 20 players at its training camps in Las Vegas and Los Angeles before whittling the final roster down to 12.

Celtics guard Marcus Smart accepts invitation to USA basketball training camp

The team is preparing for the FIBA World Cup Aug. 31-Sept. 15 and Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum also are on the roster.

Isaiah Thomas’s story is a lesson for NBA stars

Thomas’s willingness to play injured during the 2017 postseason aggravated a hip problem that cost him a shot at a max contract.

Celtics plan to sign Javonte Green to two-year contract
Green, 26, is expected to be one of several players vying for the final roster opening.

Gary Washburn | On basketball
Moving on from last year’s dysfunction, Wyc Grousbeck energized by Celtics’ newest additions
Grousbeck believes the additions of Kemba Walker and Enes Kanter give the Celtics “a renewed sense of energy and optimism.”

In landing Kemba Walker and Enes Kanter, Celtics rebounded in an instant

Danny Ainge said the team always planned on landing the All-Star guard and free agent center.

New Celtic Enes Kanter can’t resist taking a shot at Kyrie Irving

Kanter joked that he “wanted to be the reason nobody else will wear’’ No. 11 with the Celtics, just as Irving did last November.

Can Kemba Walker make fans forget about Kyrie Irving?

Walker deserves a clean shot, but there’s going to be skepticism attached after the carnage Irving left in his wake.

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