Celtics writer for The Boston Globe. 🏀 adam.himmelsbach@globe.com This is a mirror of the original account https://nitter.net/AdamHimmelsbach. DM to claim this account if the original is yours.https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalidhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mqaljgdz422tAccording to a league source, the Celtics are waiving guard Dalano Banton, who was on a non-guaranteed deal. Celtics' roster dips back to 14 players, and timing allows Banton to seek a new opp now. Original post09 Jul 2026 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqaljgdz422thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mpw2b57lt22tAt the start of this World Cup I spoke with Joe Mazzulla about the tactics and themes he extracts from soccer for the Celtics. Original post05 Jul 2026 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpw2b57lt22thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mpqxe57ns22tWas told that Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens and lead governor Bill Chisholm are expected to meet with the media Monday afternoon after the NBA moratorium lifts. Original post03 Jul 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqxe57ns22thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mpn4ftw5r22tNew: Details on the Celtics’ decision to trade Jaylen Brown, more specifics on the picks acquired, and where the Celtics go from here. Original post https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/01/sports/jaylen-brown-celtics-trade/02 Jul 2026 03:42 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpn4ftw5r22thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mpmrj363fs2tOne thing that’s been reiterated to me by sources today was that Jaylen Brown never asked out or requested a trade. Original post02 Jul 2026 00:27 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmrj363fs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mpmksj4qb22tMultiple league sources confirm that the Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two seconds, ending the Boston tenure of the 5-time All-Star and 2024 Finals MVP. Original post01 Jul 2026 22:27 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmksj4qb22thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mpjni2vrmk2tOne point the great @leung makes in this newsletter: New Celtics minority shareholder Bruce Beal Jr. is a real estate mogul who oversaw the development of Hudson Yards in NYC. Original post https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/30/newsletters/bill-chisholm-boston-celtics-new-arena/30 Jun 2026 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjni2vrmk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mpjlsgqe722tInteresting stuff from @bycathcarlock in the Globe’s “Power Play” business newsletter, which says the Celtics could be exploring the possibility of building a new arena near South Station. Original post https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/30/newsletters/bill-chisholm-boston-celtics-new-arena/30 Jun 2026 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjlsgqe722thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mphetphgwk2tThey’re working on something there. Repost of @masterintell57: Original post29 Jun 2026 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphetphgwk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mphetbtrjk2tAccording to a league source, the Celtics are exercising the team options of Neemias Queta, Jordan Walsh and Dalano Banton. Banton remains on a non-guaranteed deal. Per source, the Celtics are declining options of Amari Williams & Max Shulga, but they could still have opps w/Cs. Original post29 Jun 2026 20:56 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphetbtrjk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mpcfkhyyxc2tPer source, veteran guard Kyle Mangas, who was briefly on a two-way contract with the Spurs last season, is expected to be added to the Celtics’ summer league roster. Original post27 Jun 2026 21:26 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpcfkhyyxc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mpc5r5t6qs2tRepost by @AdamHimmelsbach RT by @AdamHimmelsbach: Brockton, Mass., native AJ Dybantsa, the first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, throws out the first pitch before Red Sox-Yankees at Fenway. The pitch was caught by Payton Tolle. Click to see original repost27 Jun 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpc5r5t6qs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mp7cw3zhvk2tPer source, Amile Jefferson will be head coach of the Celtics’ summer league team. Have to assume Jayson Tatum will make an appearance in Vegas to support his guy. Original post26 Jun 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7cw3zhvk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3moynpuss622oHere’s my Boston Globe Sunday magazine longform on the journey of Brockton’s AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick of the NBA Draft. Original post https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/26/sports/aj-dybantsa-top-high-school-basketball-prospect/24 Jun 2026 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3moynpuss622ohttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3movhzbcfgk2uRegarding Giannis…Celtics are in the mix. Giannis’ camp has indicated he’d sign extension with Boston. But it remains unclear how close the Cs and Bucks are to a potential deal. Original post22 Jun 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3movhzbcfgk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mlc7yxsyec2hLeague sources confirm that Celtics alternate governor Aditya Mittal and minority owner/CEO Wyc Grousbeck are preparing a bid to buy the Seahawks. Sources said if the bid is successful, both will also remain committed to their roles with the Celtics too. Original post https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/07/sports/aditya-mittal-wyc-grousbeck-celtics-seahawks-nfl/07 May 2026 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc7yxsyec2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mkgxfly3422sAfter completing his NBC interview Payton Pritchard ran over and dapped up Reggie Miller. He was talking to Reggie the whole game and enjoyed sharing this scoring explosion with him. Original post27 Apr 2026 01:50 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkgxfly3422shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mk76a645es2sCool that AJ Dybantsa made his NBA announcement at his Brockton elementary school today. The area means a lot to him. Told me last year he wants to be the next great Brockton athlete, following Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler. From @julianbenbow : Original post https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/23/sports/aj-dybantsa-2026-nba-draft/23 Apr 2026 23:31 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk76a645es2shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjtwzafb2s2sMake of it what you will but they are rapid releasing these episodes lol Original post19 Apr 2026 12:23 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtwzafb2s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjtwz5xyfs2sRepost by @AdamHimmelsbach New: “I’ll do whatever it takes.” 1-on-1 with new Celtics owner Bill Chisholm discussing spending, potential changes, arena plans, and this dominant season. Click to see original repost https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/06/sports/bill-chisholm-celtics-q-and-a/19 Apr 2026 12:23 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtwz5xyfs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjtwyynr5c2sCeltics posted 10 pics from this Wednesday workout day in SF on Instagram, and none had Tatum even in the background. Feels notable that a Tatum practice collage from that day comes out days later. Repost of @celtics: Original post19 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtwyynr5c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjtwym4t2s2sEating crawfish, drinking beer, playing golf, and roasting each other like middle school students. How Mike Vrabel's close-knit crew of everyday dudes helped him become the coach the Patriots needed. Original post https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/sports/patriots-coach-mike-vrabel-super-bowl-lx/19 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtwym4t2s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjtwylnsls2sNew: This eclectic crew includes a mortician, a turf company owner, a medical device salesman, and a coach trying to win a Super Bowl. From helping carry a dead body, to careening down ski mountains, these are the tales of Mike Vrabel and the boys. Original post https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/sports/patriots-coach-mike-vrabel-super-bowl-lx/19 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtwylnsls2shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjtwyi3eic2sDon’t judge my iPhone zoom but here’s Jayson Tatum getting ready for shootaround. Original post19 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtwyi3eic2shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjtwyfnr3k2sPumped to receive national top 10 honors from APSE @APSE_sportmedia in breaking news, longform feature, and beat writing for my coverage of the Celtics. Thank y’all for following along and reading. (Even if it’s sometimes from someone’s screenshot lol) Original post https://apsportseditors.com/2025-apse-contest-results-writing-and-photography/19 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtwyfnr3k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjtwycdxds2swith a special h/t to @nicolecyang, who sat down with Vrabel in SF for this story... Original post19 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtwycdxds2shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjtwy6jfhs2sVideo Original post19 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtwy6jfhs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjtwxx5tf22sThe Celtics say Vucevic is out with a fractured right index finger. Original post19 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtwxx5tf22shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjtwxjwap22sAccording to a league source, the Celtics acquired two-way contract guard John Tonje in the deal that sent Chris Boucher to the Jazz. Original post19 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtwxjwap22shttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjtwxeezsc2sPer source, the Simons/Vucevic trade will not be officially completed tonight, as the teams keep doors open for potential minor tweaks. Celtics used the Porzingis trade exception to acquire Vucevic, so created a new $27 mil exception by trading away Simons. Original post19 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:snss7hl7f4ri3xvchqi3cdj4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtwxeezsc2s