Boston Celtics daily links 9/18/17

Globe  Openings to begin in trial of Morris twins accused of assault
Kyrie Irving went on ESPN's 'First Take' and It got a little awkward.
Celtics to return to Salve Regina for training camp
For the Celtics, nothing at this point is certain, and Danny Ainge is OK with that
Kyrie Irving insists that leaving Cavs was nothing personal toward LeBron James

CelticsBlog  CelticsBlog roundtable: who starts in the front court with Al Horford?
Converting Marcus Morris into a point forward
Marcus Smart’s role with the Boston Celtics in 2017-18
Recapping Kyrie Irving’s appearance on First Take
The Truth about Jayson Tatum

ESPN  Jury selection concludes for Morris brothers' assault trial
Kyrie's decision 'not anything personal'
Eurobasket 2017 final - Anthony Randolph on his potential NBA fit
Lex Nihil Novi  Garnett in Green: But at What Cost?
Wyc and Pags Come Through
Known Unknowns

The Sports Daily   Kyrie Irving hits First Take with some wild results
CLNS Media  More Ray Allen Cuz That's the Way He Wants It
Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics: CLNS Celtics Newsfeed's 2017-18 NBA Season Preview
CSNNE  Kyrie Irving says he didn't owe LeBron James explanation for trade request
Paul Pierce tells current Boston Celtics: Winning championships is what matters

NESN  Kyrie Irving’s Exchange About Relationship With LeBron James Is Cold-Blooded
WEEI  Kyrie Irving dismisses obligations to LeBron James in captivating 'First Take' interview
CBS Sports  Kyrie Irving Doesn’t Care If LeBron James’ Feelings Are Hurt
Paul Pierce says Kyrie Irving is ready for an expanded role for Celtics
NBA Math  Goodbye Kyrie: 2017-18 Cleveland Cavaliers Primer |

Mass Live  Iman Shumpert on Kyrie Irving trade: Certain things about Cavaliers were tough
Kyrie Irving didn't talk to LeBron James before requesting trade: 'Why would I have to?'
Should the NBA let players smoke marijuana?
Kyrie Irving hurt by reports of his trade request, says Cavaliers did not offer 'truthful environment'
Jayson Tatum 'unlikely' to be Rookie of the Year because of playing time, per Ainge

Hardwood Houdini  Boston Celtivs: Deep or Short Rotation?
If Signed, Would Bogut Start?
Marcus Smart the True Leader of the Boston Celtics
Celtics Would Benefit From a True Center as a Championship Contender
Barstool Sports  Kyrie Irving Hates Lebron Just Like The Rest Of Us

Boston Sports Journal  NBA Notebook: Lottery reform won't cure tanking, but it will help right away
Takeaways from Kyrie Irving's appearance on First Take
Uproxx  It Appears Reddit Has Found Kevin Durant’s Secret Instagram Account
It Appears Reddit Has Found Kevin Durant’s Secret Instagram Account
‘First Take’ Grilled Kyrie Irving For Leaving LeBron And The Cavs
Another Writer Claimed LeBron James Is ‘Definitely’ Leaving Cleveland

Cavaliers Nation  Video: Kyrie Irving Picks Five Players He Would Have on His NBA 2K18 Team
Sun Chronicle  Foxboro's Gene Conley: An American success story
Give Me Sport  Paul Pierce thinks Kyrie Irving will instantly be the face of the Celtics
ISports Web  Will Kyrie Irving become the leader the Boston Celtics need?
Give Me Sport  Roster overhaul wasn't originally a plan for the Boston Celtics

Bostons Big Four  What To Make Of Paul Pierce’s Comments On Jayson Tatum
Wicked Local Celtics have openings in starting lineup
The Sports Post  Why the Brooklyn Nets Could Be Surprisingly Promising
Cavs Nation  Cavs video: Isaiah Thomas say he'll put up 25 points per game on IG live while Kyrie Irving watches
Ozy  Is It Time for a National Basketball Academy?

Newsweek   NBA: Isaiah Thomas Trolls Former Teammate as He Promises Championship Ring in First Year at Cavs
Book of Isaiah Thomas Book of Isaiah – Be Inspired
Libsyn  Causeway_Street_Podcast_Ep_100
Basketball Insiders  Boris Diaw on Signing in France: 'Wasn't About the Money'
NBA Sunday: Knicks Facing No-Win Situation With Carmelo

Clutch Points  Celtics news: Kelly Olynyk on Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder trade
The Daily Motion  Celtics Star Rookie Jayson Tatum Explains Why Kobe Bryant is NO LONGER His Favorite Player
SB Nation  NBA player rankings: The top 100 of 2017, according to our bad predictions 4 years ago
Real GM  Danny Ainge: Celtics Didn't Plan On Making So Many Changes
NBA.com  Shootaround (Sept. 17) -- Boston Celtics looking for new leaders

A Sea of Blue  Rick Pitino believes high school players could jump to the NBA soon
Cleveland.com  Isaiah Thomas a perfect fit for our can-do Cavaliers: Ben Tiemann (Opinion)
Cincinnati.com  Former UC star Buford trying to rebuild his life
SC Student Media  Tracy McGrady weighs in on everything from ‘one and done’ college players to loyalty in the NBA
Blasting News  Kyrie Irving wanted the ball as much as LeBron so he left

Stanford Daily  Golub: Loyalty in sports
Yahoo  Andrew Bogut has been cleared by doctors, ready for NBA return
Bleacher Report  Be Like Kyrie: NBA Sidekicks We'd Love to See Running Their Own Team