Jack Simone is a Site Expert and Editor at Hardwood Houdini. He has been covering the Boston Celtics for two seasons, focusing on themes of competitive sports and professional sports, with a strong emphasis on team dynamics and sports business. Jack's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including Heavy Sports, SB Nation, and USA TODAY.
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Jack Simone's coverage primarily focuses on sports, with a specific emphasis on basketball and the NBA. He tends to cover local teams and players in Massachusetts and Boston, but also covers broader league-wide topics.
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By: Jack Simone
If Walker Kessler leaves, the Utah Jazz could target Isaiah Stewart in a trade.
Luka Doncic wants an A-List big man, and the Indiana Pacers have already given Tyrese Haliburton the gift of Ivica Zubac.
The Oklahoma City Thunder bringing Isaiah Hartenstein back is good for Chet Holmgren.
The Chicago Bulls should try to trade for Isaiah Stewart this summer.
By: Jack Simone
The Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes has taken over the NBA. Even though the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat seem to be the last two teams standing, plenty of others have been dragged into the mess.
By: Jack Simone
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Milwaukee Bucks have traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. In exchange, the Heat have sent Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucioninis, three first-round picks, one pick swap, and one second-rounder to the Bucks. Bobby Portis is also heading to Miami in the deal.
By: Jack Simone
The 2026 NBA Draft has arrived, and the Boston Celtics -- barring any trades -- will be making two picks. No. 27 and No. 40.
By: Jack Simone
Boston selected Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 27 pick. Stevens fielded questions about Cenac. But unfortunately for the now-former Houston Cougar, most of the night's attention was directed elsewhere. It was directed at Jaylen Brown.
By: Jack Simone
Now a two-day event, the 2026 NBA Draft has one more night remaining. The Boston Celtics selected Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 27 pick in the first round and will now have a chance to add one more player with pick No. 40.
By: Jack Simone
When the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft began, the Boston Celtics already had a name in mind: St. John's forward Dillon Mitchell.
