Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/27/16

Herald  NBA, WNBA first pro leagues with float in NYC pride parade
Celtics — and drama — still building as Kevin Durant remains in play
Ex-Piston Isiah Thomas knew Jaylen Brown would be ideal Celtic
Globe  Here’s a closer look at Jaylen Brown, the Celtics’ top draft pick
‘We’re not done,’ Celtics owner says
Celtics haven’t made a seismic trade but not because they haven’t tried
USA Basketball reveals roster for Rio Olympics
Patient approach by Celtics and Bruins won’t do

CelticsBlog  What can Brown do
Will the Celtics have to wait till next year?
SB Nation  The 2017 NBA Draft should be loaded. It's not too early to get excited
Kevin Durant has visits planned with the Warriors, Spurs, Thunder and 3 other teams
The NBA free agent signings teams would make if they're honest with themselves
The NBA free agent signings teams would make if they're honest with themselves

Lex Nihil Novi  Orien on the Mend
Delonte Gets the Nod
Red's Army  Your Morning Dump… Where we go inside Kevin Durant’s meeting with the Cs
Locked On Celtics podcast Ep. 42: The Free Agency Primer
CLNS Radio  Ben Golliver: Boston Celtics were the surprise of the NBA Draft
CSL: Making Sense of the NBA Draft for the Boston Celtics
Will the Grass (Fed) be Greener for Isaiah Thomas & Boston Celtics?

CSNNE   If not this year for Kevin Durant-to-Boston-Celtics, then next?
Yabusele, Zizic may not be able to play in Summer League for C's
Celtics must address needs with free agency on the horizon
Green Street  Isaiah Thomas plans to support push for Kevin Durant by pushing his shoes
Full Court Press: Danny Ainge will go all out in free agency, and not just for Kevin Durant, Celtics going Eurostash

CBS Sports  Jaylen Brown Ready To Learn From Brad Stevens
Report: Warriors, Heat are only real players to pry Durant out of OKC in free agency
Mass Live  Thon Maker may have graduated high school in 2010, per yearbook photos
Clipperholics  Clippers wanted Celtics' Guerschon Yabusele in NBA Draft
Sports Chat Place  Predicting Where Top 25 Free Agents End Up


Warriors World  Hey buzz, what are your thoughts on Evan Turner as a Warrior playing the three spot?
Delhi Daily News  NBA trade rumors: Boston Celtics could make a deal with either 76ers or Bulls
Yibada  Trade Rumors: Chicago rejects Boston offer of Jae Crowder, two first-round picks in exchange for Jimmy Butler
Metro  3 thoughts from the Celtics' draft
Christian News  Today   Celtics eyeing to revive Kevin Garnett-Ray Allen tandem with Kevin Durant and Jimmy Butler

NE Arena  Celtics Still Holding On to "Fireworks"
Chowder and Champions  Boston Celtics: Breaking Down Jaylen Brown
Beantown Scoop  Boston Celtics Have Assets and Cap Space To Attact KD
MTH Sportsblog  Who Did the Best and Worst At the 2016 NBA Draft?
Hardwood Houdini  Boston Celtics Continue to Search for Versatile Bigs
Danny Ainge is Due for Draft Success

ESPN  Kevin Durant now has free-agent meetings with six teams -- Warriors, Spurs, Thunder, Celtics, Heat, Clippers
Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown: 'I'm ready to rip somebody's head off'
Los Angeles Lakers to aggressively pursue Hassan Whiteside in free agency
HCO Stats  Where Will Kevin Durant Play Next Season?
Chat Sports  The Latest Boston Celtics Rumors On Pursuit Of Kevin Durant, Al Horford And More

Uproxx  The USA Basketball Roster For Rio Is Really Good
Patriot Ledger  Ben Bentil was on Celtics' radar long before draft
Inquisitr  NBA Rumors: Celtics To Meet With Kevin Durant — Do They Have Any Chance To Sign Him?
Beantown Beat  Celtics Rumors: Is Chandler Parsons Plan B After Kevin Durant?
Bleacher Report  Players Most Likely to Hit Trading Block After 2016 NBA Draft
The Corner Three  Why The Boston Celtics' Draft Day Was Perfectly Defensible