Celtics, Xavier Tillman
Should we be worried about Xavier Tillman Sr.'s health to start the Boston Celtics season?
Backup big man Luke Kornet and reserve forward Xavier Tillman Sr. both had minor surgery in the offseason, with the status of the latter the focus of a recent deep dive by CLNS Media's Noa Dalzell and Bobby Manning. The pair took a closer look at what we know about his health heading into the season, as well as general media day reactions.
Celtics vet Al Horford on why Xavier Tillman Sr. is a great fit in Boston
When the Boston Celtics inked Xavier Tillman Sr. to a two-year deal this summer, it was a vote of confidence in the defensive forward's ability to fill a role for the team's future. Boston traded for Tillman at the NBA trade deadline a few months before,
Xavier Tillman’s Health and General Observations From Day 1 of Celtics Camp
Bobby Manning and Noa Dalzell discuss Xavier Tillman's return after receiving surgery, and how he could fit into the Celtics rotation.
Celtics' Xavier Tillman: Good to go for camp
Stevens did not specify which knee it was, but the good news is that the issue is apparently behind Tillman. With Kristaps Porzingis (foot) sidelined to begin the season, Tillman will have an opportunity to earn some rotation minutes early on.
For vet Celtics forward Al Horford, retiring after winning a title was never an option
Horford explained his choice to not retire for another year to pursue the second back-to-back title of his life after doing so with the Gators.
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Xavier Tillman ‘Very Excited’ for What’s to Come: “This is What You Hope For’
Xavier Tillman will be rejoining the Boston Celtics for the 2024-2025 season. The 25-year-old center signed a two-year contract with the franchise during free agency. Per Boston Celtics On SI ...
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Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman had offseason surgery
On Celtics Media Day, Brad Stevens revealed that two Celtics’ rotation bigs — Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman — had surgery ...
Nine takeaways from Celtics training camp ahead of preseason opener
From exhausting Joe Mazzulla practice plans to a few notable injury updates, here are nine takeaways from the opening week of ...
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Xavier Tillman Gives Boston The Piece They Need For Their Title Run
Instead, it was the name of fourth-year center Xavier Tillman. In the second move of Trade Deadline week, the Celtics traded two second round picks and Lamar Stevens to the Memphis Grizzlies in ...
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XAVIER TILLMAN SR. NEWS
Good to go for camp Brad Stevens said Tillman had a knee scope during the offseason, but he will be a full go for training camp, Jared Weiss reports. Impact Stevens did not specify which knee it ...
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Why Xavier Tillman Sr. Projects to be Even More Impactful in Year 2 with Celtics
Former Michigan State Spartan Xavier Tillman Sr. was a spectator for Marcus Smart’s return to Boston just days prior to February’s trade deadline. Seeing the love, admiration, and obsession ...
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Overreacting to the first look at a Celtics scrimmage
We are just two days into Celtics training camp, and the excitement for this team is palpable. I’ve found myself refreshing ...
Key Celtics reserve lays out plan to replace Kristaps Porzingis
As reserve forward Xavier Tillman explained Wednesday, the plan to replace the Celtics’ unicorn center will involve four ...