CONFIRMED: Boston Celtics are bringing 5 five stars back

Never say never to the

bringing back NBC Sports’ five-time All-NBA player, By saying that you should “never say never” when it comes to the Boston Celtics re-signing popular 2022–23 locker room presence Blake Griffin, Kurt Helin left the door open.

“Boston has an open roster spot but is already into the second tax apron ($18.3 million above the luxury tax line), so that minimum contract will hit harder,” Helin said before adding, “it has to be difficult to turn down one more playoff run with a team that is the current favorite to win it all.” Would Griffin be amenable to it if the Celtics are?

“It sounds like a firm no, but never say never around the NBA.”

Blake Griffin, who traded for Xavier Tillman, is not likely to rejoin the Boston Celtics.
According to Brian Robb of MassLive, the front office’s choice to acquire Xavier Tillman, a big man for the Memphis Grizzlies, will probably prevent the Cs from signing Griffin.

“Technically, the Celtics still have an open roster spot available so the door likely remains open for Griffin if he has a change of heart,” Robb began by stating, “However, the acquisition of Tillman likely signals that the team does not anticipate Griffin returning this year for one more run.”

Here, the Houdini will have to concede to Robb. While having Griffin on board would greatly boost the confidence of players likeDerrick White and Payton Pritchard, who appeared on Pardon My Take and supported his comeback, raised concerns about potential negative consequences for players like Luke Kornet and Tillman, who would suddenly have much lower odds of playing during the playoffs.

“It sounds like a firm no, but never say never around the NBA.”

Blake Griffin is unlikely to return to the Boston Celtics after trading for Xavier Tillman.
The front office’s decision to sign Memphis Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman will likely keep the Cs from signing Griffin, according to Brian Robb of MassLive.

“Technically, the Celtics still have an open roster spot available so the door likely remains open for Griffin if he has a change of heart,” Robb said. “However, the acquisition of Tillman likely signals that the team does not anticipate Griffin returning this year for one more run.”