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CNBC sports business reporter Jabari Young experienced the Jan. 10 NBA courtside game between the Celtics and Pacers on the Oculus 2 headset.

The Boston Celtics say Hall of Famer Sam Jones has died at the age of 88.

Jaylen Brown scored 34 points and the Boston Celtics beat depleted Cleveland 111-101 on Wednesday night to end the Cavaliers’ winning streak at six.

The Boston Celtics signed 40-year-old Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract Wednesday.

Jayson Tatum scored 16 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-103.

LeBron James scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 117-102 in the latest chapter of the NBA’s most storied rivalry.

Now the Nets forward is looking down at the Hall of Famer from the top 25 of the NBA's all-time scoring list. “I’ve just got to keep going.”Patty Mills scored 23, and James Harden had 20 points and 11 assists for Brooklyn. They scored 18 of the first 21 points in the third and led 97-68 before Boston scored the last eight points of the quarter. Boston scored the first eight points in the fourth to cut it to 97-85. ... Harden stopped by the Boston bench before the game to say hello to Udoka, who was a Nets assistant last season.

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics 123-104.

Jayson Tatum scored 37 points and the Boston Celtics beat Los Angeles 130-108 in Lakers star LeBron James’ return.

Dennis Schröder scored eight of his season-high 38 points in overtime and the Boston Celtics took advantage of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-113.

Jaylen Brown scored 28 points and the Boston Celtics used an 18-1 run at the start of the second half to break open a close game in a 92-79 win over the Orlando Magic 92-79.

Julius Randle scored 35 points, Evan Fournier made the go-ahead 3-pointer in the second overtime and the New York Knicks outlasted Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics 138-134.

The Brooklyn Nets look like such a title favorite that James Harden felt the need for a reminder they aren’t a title team.

He did say Monday during NBA media day that all members of the Indiana coaching staff are fully vaccinated. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File) (Ashley Landis)The latest from NBA media day on Monday (All times EDT)___4:15 p.m.Kawhi Leonard is heading into his third season with the Los Angeles Clippers just trying to get healthy. 2) don’t feel right.”___12:45 p.m.Kyrie Irving joined Brooklyn Nets media day via Zoom, repeatedly asking for privacy when pressed about his vaccination status. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day.

The NBA season arrived Monday with media days in advance of training camp, with the ongoing pandemic as much if not even more of a topic than basketball. Irving is among the individuals at the center of that debate in the NBA right now. Irving wasn't at media day in Brooklyn on Monday, instead appearing remotely and refusing to say if he plans to play in home games. Added Nets forward Kevin Durant, at media day: “That’s on Kyrie. Phoenix’s Devin Booker wasn’t at Suns media day, already in the league’s health and safety protocols — indicating some sort of testing or contact-tracing issue.

He did say Monday during NBA media day that all members of the Indiana coaching staff are fully vaccinated. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File) (Ashley Landis)The latest from NBA media day on Monday (All times EDT)___3:30 p.m.New Dallas coach Jason Kidd is already thinking of ways to tell Luka Doncic he has help on the roster. 2) don’t feel right.”___12:45 p.m.Kyrie Irving joined Brooklyn Nets media day via Zoom, repeatedly asking for privacy when pressed about his vaccination status. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day.

He did say Monday during NBA media day that all members of the Indiana coaching staff are fully vaccinated. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File) (Ashley Landis)The latest from NBA media day on Monday (All times EDT)___2:45 p.m.As the Houston Rockets attempt to find a trade destination for John Wall, he's focused on helping the team any way he can. General manager Rafael Stone said they aren’t looking to buy out Wall’s contract but want to find a suitable trade. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day.

He did say Monday during NBA media day that all members of the Indiana coaching staff are fully vaccinated. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File) (Ashley Landis)The latest from NBA media day on Monday (All times EDT)___1:15 p.m.Nate McMillan has a familiar face on his coaching staff as he heads into his first full season as the Atlanta Hawks coach. Jamelle McMillan joins the Hawks staff this season after serving previously as an assistant with the New Orleans Pelicans. 2) don’t feel right.”___12:45 p.m.Kyrie Irving joined Brooklyn Nets media day via Zoom, repeatedly asking for privacy when pressed about his vaccination status.

He did say Monday during NBA media day that all members of the Indiana coaching staff are fully vaccinated. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File) (Ashley Landis)The latest from NBA media day on Monday (All times EDT)___1 p.m.NBA Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball is pushing the NBA to allow him to switch his jersey number, but he’s not had any success. 1 is just me,” Ball said at the Hornets media day. 2) don’t feel right.”___12:45 p.m.Kyrie Irving joined Brooklyn Nets media day via Zoom, repeatedly asking for privacy when pressed about his vaccination status.

Media Day Basketball FILE - The NBA logo in shown on a basketball court in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in this Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, file photo. He did say Monday during NBA media day that all members of the Indiana coaching staff are fully vaccinated. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File) (Ashley Landis)The latest from NBA media day on Monday (All times EDT)___12:45 p.m.Kyrie Irving joined Brooklyn Nets media day via Zoom, repeatedly asking for privacy when pressed about his vaccination status. ___11:10 a.m.New Celtics coach Ime Udoka has a breakthrough case of COVID-19 and participated in the team’s media day on Monday through Zoom.

He did say Monday during NBA media day that all members of the Indiana coaching staff are fully vaccinated. Training camps open Tuesday and the pandemic will affect a third NBA season and already means some players will be missing on media day. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File) (Ashley Landis)The latest from NBA media day on Monday (All times EDT)___11:15 a.m.As expected, Ben Simmons will not report to the Philadelphia 76ers when they open training camp on Tuesday. ___11:10 a.m.New Celtics coach Ime Udoka has a breakthrough case of COVID-19 and participated in the team’s media day on Monday through Zoom. Celtics spokesman Christian Megliola said the coach, who is vaccinated, was asymptomatic and in the last day of his 10-day quarantine.

Kawhi Leonard is heading into his third season with the Los Angeles Clippers just trying to get healthy.

The pandemic and vaccination rates were the talk of the NBA on media day Monday.

Jamahl Mosley has agreed to become the new coach of the Orlando Magic.

BOSTON — (AP) — The Boston Celtics have hired Brooklyn Nets assistant Ime Udoka to be their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Udoka, 43, spent seven years on Gregg Popovich's staff in San Antonio, including the 2013-14 season, when the Spurs won the NBA title. He joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019 and was with the Nets last year. Udoka replaces Brad Stevens, who stepped away from the bench and into the front office when Danny Ainge retired this month. ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.

A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that the Boston Celtics have hired Brooklyn Nets assistant Ime Udoka to be their new coach.

The Brooklyn Nets had all the shooting and scoring any team could ever want.