Boston Celtics daily links 9/26/17

Herald  Kyrie Irving on protests: 'The beautiful thing is that people are starting to wake up'
Gallery: Boston Celtics annual media day
NBA players express frustration with Trump's words
AP source: Cavaliers front-runners to sign Dwyane Wade
Cavs’ Isaiah Thomas believes max deal still feasible

Doc Rivers: ‘If Donald Trump did his job, players would not be kneeling’
Celtics mulling their own form of protest as new season dawns
Al Horford misses Isaiah Thomas already as new-look Celtics gather for media day
Trimmed-down Marcus Smart works to improve defense
Celtics notebook: Kyrie Irving will keep private any talk with LeBron James
Bulpett: Roster overhaul leaves Celtic survivors spinning

Globe   Kyrie Irving is excited about joining revamped Celtics
Cavaliers expect Isaiah Thomas to play in games by January
Morning sports update: Brad Stevens feels like he 'took a new job' this season
Kyrie Irving takes leading role with Celtics
Kyrie Irving says his flat earth theorizing was just a way to troll the media

‘I feel like I took a new job,’ Stevens said of his rebuilt Celtics
First look at the revamped Celtics has us intrigued
Jaylen Brown engages Celtics in discussion about protests
Kyrie Irving immediately takes leading role with Celtics
Bill Russell takes knee in photo with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Dwyane Wade is expected to rejoin LeBron James with Cavs

CelticsBlog  The renaissance man has his role: Jaylen Brown needs to be "lock down defender"
Celtics Media Day mailbag questions answered by the Roundtable
ESPN  LeBron James opens up about Kyrie Irving's decision to leave Cavaliers
Boston Celtics expect forward Marcus Morris to miss start of training camp due to trial
NBA -- Celtics should embrace training camp

The Sports Daily   You didn’t expect Bill Russell to sit this one out, did you?
CLNS Radio  Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics: 2017-18 NBA Season Preview
Celtics.com  Irving On Building Team Chemistry
Smart Talks Transformation
New-Look Celtics Eager to Tackle Imminent Tests
That's What He Said - Media Day, 2017

CSNNE  Al Horford: 'Trying to figure out the best way to help' after Hurricane Maria
Report: Dwyane Wade close to reuniting with LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers
CELTICS TALK PODCAST: A Mike & Tommy takeover
Brad Stevens says new challenges haven't changed Boston Celtics' expectations
Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving became a fan of coach Brad Stevens at last year's All-Star Game
Kyrie Irving says details of relationship with LeBron James is 'not anybody’s business'

NESN  LeBron James Explains Why He’s Upset Kyrie Irving Left Cavs For Celtics
How, Why Marcus Smart Lost So Much Weight During Celtics’ Offseason
Celtics’ Gordon Hayward Still Figuring Out ‘Crazier’ Boston Traffic
Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum Connection Gives Glimpse Into Celtics’ Bright Future
Gordon Hayward Faces New Challenge With Celtics After ‘Life-Altering Decision’

How Al Horford Is Helping Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward Jell With Celtics
Mastermind Kyrie Irving Was Just Trolling You With His Flat Earth Theory
Celtics Media Day Takeaways: Boston’s Tallest Task Is Solving Chemistry Puzzle
Marcus Smart’s Weight Loss Draws Jokes From Danny Ainge, Jaylen Brown
Bill Russell Kneels With Presidential Medal Of Freedom In Powerful Statement

WEEI  Reimer: Celtics won't shy away from racial debate this season
Celtics guard Marcus Smart explains decision to drop 20 pounds
Anderson: Kyrie Irving is Boston's most interesting athlete
NBC Sports  Bill Russell takes a knee while wearing his Presidential Medal of Freedom
Reports: Dwyane Wade "leaning heavily" toward joining Cavaliers


CBS Sports  Celtics Marcus Smart Lost 20 Lbs But Not His Signature Strength
Celtics Kyrie Irving Admits He Was Trolling With Flat Earth Theory
Celtics Great Bill Russell Takes A Knee With Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Celtics Hub  Player Goals for Celtics Training Camp
SouthCoast Today  Smart slims down for new season

Celtics Wire  Retracing the Celtics’ wild offseason moves ahead of training camp
Marcus Smart opens up about weight loss
Irving, Brown, Stevens discuss player protests and President Trump
Kyrie Irving on issues with LeBron James: ‘That’s not anybody’s business’
King James Gospel  Cleveland Cavaliers: Will there be a rivalry between Kyrie Irving and LeBron James?

Mass Live  Kyrie Irving on conversations with LeBron James: 'It's not anybody else's business'
Kyrie Irving was 'trolling everyone' about believing in flat-earth conspiracy theories (report)
Kyrie Irving, Jaylen Brown say Celtics will consider how to promote unity after Trump's remarks
Marcus Smart: 'Everybody wants to start,' but Boston Celtics focused on winning a title
Danny Ainge could be patient with 15th roster spot, optimistic about Marcus Morris' trial

Jaylen Brown: Boston Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum 'can shoot the ball with some of the best'
Marcus Smart believes weight loss will help him defend elite NBA guards like John Wall, Bradley Beal
Al Horford: Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving trade was 'a big surprise'
Gordon Hayward flies under the radar despite being Boston's best two-way player
Boston Celtics great Bill Russell takes a knee in Twitter post

Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics guard: Great players like LeBron James 'elevate those around them'
Boston Celtics analysis: Why Kyrie Irving's the NBA's most fascinating player this season
Dwyane Wade rumors: Cavaliers could get commitment from 12-time All-Star by Wednesday
Sentinel and Enterprise  Kyrie Irving opens up at Celtics' media day}
Blasting News  Cavs updates: LeBron wants Wade, Thomas could play in Christmas game vs Warriors

Hardwood Houdini  Could The Boston Celtics Win The 2018 NBA Finals?
Dwyane Wade to the Celtics?
Marcus Morris to Miss Start of training Camp While on Trial
Takeaways from Boston Celtics Media Day 2017
NBA.com  What Impact Will Kyrie Have In Boston?
Irving - "That's the exciting part. The challenges we are about to face together."

Boston Sports Journal  Celtics in holding pattern during Marcus Morris trial
Danny Ainge on waiting to add a 15th man: 'We want to see what we have'
Videos: Danny Ainge, Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward at Celtics Media Day
5 storylines to watch during Celtics training camp
Boston Sports Desk  Gordon Hayward adjusting to his new team and city

Lex Nihil Novi  Celtics buy a House
Bleacher Report  Can Knicks Make Kristaps Porzingis a True Superstar? 'Now We Get to See'
Providence Journal  Lighter and quicker, Celtics' Marcus Smart ready to get to work
Horford pleased with Celtics' offseason moves
Telegram  Celtics: Al Horford pleased with offseason moves
Celtics: Marcus Smart excited about summer weight loss, 2017 season

Hashtag Basketball   How Good is Jae Crowder?
NY Post   LeBron moves on from Kyrie with high Derrick Rose praise
SI.com  ESPN's Doris Burke to be first woman as regular NBA game analyst
Cavaliers Nation  Isaiah Thomas Posts Savage Comment on Social Media Directed at Boston Celtics
Cleveland.com Jae Crowder discusses his 'moment' clashing with JR Smith at Cavs Media Day 2017 (video)

USA Today  LeBron James on Kyrie Irving: 'I tried to give him everything'
Kyrie Irving claims he was just trolling with all that ‘flat earth’ nonsense
Ledger Enquirer  Kyrie Irving excited about joining revamped Celtics
Press Herald  Celtics have a whole new look as training camp begins
NY Daily News  Nets aiming to create winning culture around new acquisitions