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On YouTubeBoston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 17
Five things we learned from the Celtics preseason 
They’ll be just fine at center with Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman Sr. complementing Al Horford. It was business as usual for the Celtics this preseason.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 13
Joe Mazzulla Praises Celtics Center For Growth Over Offseason
Xavier Tillman is proving to be a solid addition to the Boston Celtics' three-point shooting options, making 6-of-8 shots from beyond the arc throughout their first three exhibition games.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 2
'The Place I Want to be': Celtics Have High Praise for 'Integral' Center
With Kristaps Porzingis missing the first few months of the season and the Celtics carefully managing Al Horford’s workload, Xavier Tillman Sr. will have a significant role in stabilizing the center position for the reigning NBA champions.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 25
Xavier Tillman ‘Very Excited’ for What’s to Come: “This is What You Hope For’
Xavier Tillman will be rejoining the Boston Celtics for the 2024-2025 season. The 25-year-old center signed a two-year contract with the franchise during free agency. Per Boston Celtics On SI, Tillman reflected on his decision to remain in Boston.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / September 24
Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman had offseason surgery
Both Celtics rotation bigs should be ready to go for training camp. AUERBACH CENTER — On Celtics Media Day, Brad Stevens revealed that two Celtics’ rotation bigs — Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman — had surgery over the offseason.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 14
Why Xavier Tillman Sr. Projects to be Even More Impactful in Year 2 with Celtics
Former Michigan State Spartan Xavier Tillman Sr. was a spectator for Marcus Smart’s return to Boston just days prior to February’s trade deadline. Seeing the love, admiration, and obsession pour down from TD Garden’s sold out crowd with emotional cheers and chants throughout the evening was quite the sight to see.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 13
Xavier Tillman Sr. Shares Celtics Star's Message Before NBA Finals Game 3
Throughout his career, Xavier Tillman Sr. has stepped up when called upon. Despite his dependability, it's not an easy role to fill. "Yeah, I would say it was difficult early on because your ego and your pride is in the way," he told this author a day after helping the Celtics seize a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / August 9
Celtics Rotation Battles: Luke Kornet vs Xavier Tillman
With Kristaps Porzingis out for the start of the season, there are plenty of available minutes early on in the Celtics big-man rotation. Additionally, Al Horford will rest on back-to-back games opening up even more minutes.
Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / July 3
Boston Celtics Make Final Decision on Key Role Player From 2024 Championship Team
After signing All-Star forward Jayson Tatum and former San Antonio Spurs star Derrick White to new deals, the Boston Celtics have locked big man Xavier Tillman to a two-year contract.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 3
Brad Stevens Addresses Xavier Tillman Sr.'s Free Agency Decision
On Tuesday, the Celtics signed Xavier Tillman Sr. to a two-year, minimum-salary contract. After arriving in Boston thanks to a trade deadline deal with the Grizzlies, he averaged 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in 20 regular season games.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / July 2
Celtics to re-sign veteran big man acquired at deadline
The 25-year-old didn’t see a ton of action down the stretch in Boston, averaging 4.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 13.7 minutes per contest across 20 regular season appearances.
NBA News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 26
Michigan State's Xavier Tillman Sr. on Winning NBA Championship
Last week, former Michigan State men's basketball forward Xavier Tillman Sr. joined some select company by becoming just the ninth Spartan to win an NBA championship when he and the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks to win the franchise's league-leading 18th franchise title.
Boston Celtics News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 24
Boston Celtics Champion Shares Emotional Message
This season was the most emotional and special season of Xavier Tillman's career. Not just because he won an NBA championship, but because his father passed away less than a month before doing so.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 24
Hornets Free Agent Targets: Xavier Tillman
Age: 25 Height: 6’8 Position: PF/C Previous Annual Salary: $1.93 Million Scouting Report Tillman played at Michigan State before being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 35th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / June 22
Celtics have a tough frontcourt decision to make this summer
On Friday, the Boston Celtics celebrated their NBA championship with a parade through the city. Now, Brad Stevens and the front office must focus on the summer.
Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / June 22
Boston Celtics NBA Champion Will Be A Free Agent
Xavier Tillman Sr. is coming off his first year playing for the Boston Celtics. He was traded (via the Memphis Grizzlies) during the regular season. The
NBA News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 18
Xavier Tillman Sr. Joins Select Company of Spartans to Win NBA Title
With the Boston Celtics winning this year's NBA title, Celtics forward and former Michigan State star Xavier Tillman Sr. can add his name to the list of Spartans who have gone on to win a ring in the NBA.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16
Celtics teammate has telling comments about Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis has missed the last two NBA Finals games for the Celtics, and the warning signs are there for him to potentially miss even more time.
NBA News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 13
Michigan State's Xavier Tillman Sr.'s Presence Was Felt in Game 3 of NBA Finals
Former Michigan State men's basketball star and current Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman Sr. finally got to see the court in this year's NBA Finals when he played 11 minutes in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Wednesday.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / May 23
Xavier Tillman returns tonight for Game 2 following absence due to death of his father
Kristaps Porzingis was not the only Celtic big man out for Game 1 on Tuesday. Xavier Tillman was also not available due to personal reasons, which fans later learned via the player's Instagram was due to the tragic death of his father Roosevelt Tillman.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 5
Watch: Xavier Tillman hits huge game-winner for Celtics against Kings
With seven seconds remaining, Tillman nailed the shot to help seal the win for the Celtics.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9
Celtics news: Xavier Tillman gives unclear injury update after trade deadline deal
The Boston Celtics made multiple moves at the NBA trade deadline, but none bigger than trading for Memphis Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman. The 6-foot-7 forward just arrived in Beantown ahead of the Celtics’ Friday night matchup with the Washington Wizards.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9
Xavier Tillman posts heartfelt goodbye to Grizzlies fans after Celtics trade
There was a slew of trades across the NBA over the last 24 hours leading up to the trade deadline. One trade that might have gotten lost in the shuffle is the Boston Celtics’ acquisition of center Xavier Tillman via trade from the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 7
Celtics trade for talented bench big man
The Celtics are trying to put the finishing touches on what they hope will be a championship roster.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 7
Celtics acquiring Xavier Tillman in trade with Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade center/forward Xavier Tillman to the Boston Celtics, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. In exchange, Memphis will receive a 2027 second-round pick (via the Atlanta Hawks) and a 2030 second-rounder (via the Dallas Mavericks), Wojnarowski reported.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 7
Celtics to acquire former second-round pick from Grizzlies
The Celtics will add some frontcourt depth behind primary big men Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / February 2
Is Tillman Knicks' Trade Deadline X-Factor?
The New York Knicks have been cruising as of late, winning 15 of their last 17 games in this calendar year and holding what's tied for this NBA season's longest victory streak at nine.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / June 12, 2023
Memphis Grizzlies stock up, stock down
A first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers ensured the Memphis Grizzlies had a season to forget. The team dealt with multiple problems, most notably star guard Ja Morant's suspension and Steven Adams' absence for more than half the season because of injuries.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27, 2023
Grizzlies players say they will beat Lakers in Game 6, play Game 7 at home
The Memphis Grizzlies are officially talking again.
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