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The Boston Celtics entered Paycom Center on Thursday night with the chance to make a statement against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder. And while the Celtics came up short, as a potential game-winner from point guard Payton Pritchard literally fell short at the buzzer, they exited Oklahoma with their heads held high. “I thought […]

The Boston Celtics were in a primetime matchup with another top team in the Western Conference after losing to the San Antonio Spurs a few nights ago. This time, they had the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they were not able to come out with the win in this one either, losing 104-102. Jaylen Brown played […]

Jaylen Brown has expanded his game this season out of necessity, as this was his first season as the undisputed number one option for the Boston Celtics amid Jayson Tatum’s lengthy absence due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. Brown has responded with his best season as a pro, and even with Tatum returning, he remains […]

Despite having crucial players miss the action with their respective injuries, the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder put up a barnburner of a fight against each other on Thursday night. Going up against the reigning champion brought out the best in Jaylen Brown and company; Brown, in particular, had an excellent outing, putting up […]

If there’s one team bold enough to design a game plan dedicated to preventing Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from scoring 20+ points for the 127th consecutive game, it’s Joe Mazzulla, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. Brown was ejected in a 125-116 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. It happened in the first […]

On Thursday evening, the Boston Celtics will hit the road for a tough matchup against the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard are all on the injury report for this one with various ailments. Here’s everything we know about the injury statuses of three of Boston’s most important […]

Last summer, there was speculation that Jaylen Brown was going to be traded from the Boston Celtics. Furthermore, the rumors were that Derrick White was going with Brown in a trade. Obviously, that didn’t happen. Now, Brown comes forward to say that NBA legend Tracy McGrady had convinced him to stick with Boston, per Cousins […]

While most of the chatter surrounding the Boston Celtics-San Antonio Spurs contest centered on Jaylen Brown’s ejection, Jayson Tatum turned some of his attention to another call. Or a non-call in this case. And it involved Victor Wembanyama. At one point during the game, the Celtics star drove into the lane for a bucket. Upon […]

The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder are set for one of the biggest matchups of the season on Thursday evening. The Thunder, powered by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has remained the class of the West as the regular season campaign draws to a close. Meanwhile, the Celtics have been operating business as usual, with Jaylen Brown […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White didn’t hold back in sharing his thoughts about teammate Jaylen Brown’s double-technical foul ejection in a 125-116 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. “I thought the second one was bulls**t, honestly.” The former Spur preceded that comment by acknowledging the credibility of the first technical that set […]

Jayson Tatum criticized the officiating following the Boston Celtics 125–116 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, calling a referee “trigger happy” after teammate Jaylen Brown was ejected early in the game. Brown was tossed after receiving two technical fouls during the contest, limiting the Celtics star to just 15 minutes of action. […]

Some would argue that the officials robbed fans of what would have been an even more exciting matchup between the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs. In the second quarter, Celtics star Jaylen Brown was ejected from an eventual 125-116 loss to the Spurs after being whistled for two quick technical fouls, with Brown being […]

The Boston Celtics had to play behind the eight ball during the second half of an eventual 125-116 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday after Jaylen Brown was given an early exit by the officials after racking up two technical fouls in quick succession. Brown was protesting a no-call that went against him […]

The Boston Celtics have seen superstar Jayson Tatum return from his Achilles injury in stunning fashion, and it’s something that’s impressed LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue. Just 10 months after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in his right foot, Tatum returned to the court for the Celtics and played extremely well. Tatum had a […]

The Boston Celtics lost their go-to guy early against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday after Jaylen Brown was assessed back-to-back technical fouls in the second quarter, leading to his automatic ejection. Brown was trying to attack the lane when it appeared that he was pushed out of bounds by Stephon […]

On Tuesday night, two of the best teams in the NBA squared off as the Boston Celtics visited the San Antonio Spurs. As expected, the two teams have brought their A-games, with the game being tied at the half, 58-58. However, circumstances may be in the Spurs’ favor, especially after Jaylen Brown received an early […]

In the minds of many NBA fans and prognosticators, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed the MVP conversation in last night’s 129-126 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Alexander rose up and hit a three-pointer that sealed the hard-fought victory, finishing the night tying Wilt Chamberlain’s record for consecutive 20-point games. But, ESPN’s Stephen A. […]

Fans will be treated to a potential preview of the NBA Finals as the Boston Celtics visit the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday. The Celtics, however, could be handicapped after Payton Pritchard was added to the injury report. Boston is coming off back-to-back wins, including an impressive victory against the Cleveland […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had to wait almost 300 days to play in an NBA game after rupturing his Achilles in May. So, it’s safe to say he’s enjoying life on the court, especially since the C’s have gone 2-0 since his remarkable return. On Sunday afternoon, Tatum and company earned a 109-98 win […]

Almost nobody in any professional sport has returned from an Achilles injury and maintained the same level of talent. Kevin Durant is one of the only exceptions, as he looks exactly the same, if not better, than before his injury. What Jayson Tatum has done for the Boston Celtics in his first two games since […]

The winds may be starting to blow in a different direction in the Eastern Conference. All season long, the Detroit Pistons have reigned atop the Eastern Conference. But the Boston Celtics are closing in on them with speed and force. On Sunday, the Celtics took down another East contender, the Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-98 to move […]

Since being selected by the Boston Celtics as the No. 30 pick of the 2024 NBA draft, Baylor Scheierman has quietly established himself as an important contributor in Joe Mazzulla’s rotation. He has especially come good of late, posting his fourth double-double in 14 games in the Celtics’ recent 109-98 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

The Boston Celtics have their superstar back in the lineup. Jayson Tatum was out of action for 10 months following his Achilles tear, but a massive effort to rehab from the injury has allowed the Boston All-Star to return to the lineup. With today being International Women’s Day, Jayson Tatum was asked about his mom’s […]

Derrick White provided his stance on the chemistry between Boston Celtics’ superstar duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Tatum and Brown have been teammates since the 2017-18 campaign, going nine years and counting. They went on multiple playoff runs together, getting to the NBA Finals twice and winning one championship in 2024. There have been […]

The Boston Celtics have played sensational basketball in what was supposed to be a transition season as superstar Jayson Tatum recovered from an Achilles injury suffered in last year’s playoffs. Tatum returned to the Celtics lineup in Friday’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks and he also made a solid contribution in Sunday’s 109-98 road triumph […]

After the Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference clash, Jayson Tatum received his props from Donovan Mitchell and James Harden for being back on the floor after returning from a torn Achilles and making a huge impact on the game right away. “He looks good,” Mitchell said in his postgame interview […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics continued their winning ways with a relatively comfortable road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. This marked the second game back from his Achliees injury for star Jayson Tatum, who scored 20 points in what was a defensive clinic for Boston. Prior to tipoff, Cavs star James Harden embraced Tatum […]

The Boston Celtics have gotten a boost over the weekend with the return of Jayson Tatum from an Achilles injury that kept him out of action for 10 months. The Celtics rolled to victories over the Dallas Mavericks and the Cleveland Cavaliers as Tatum shook off the rust and made key contributions in both games. […]

The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon in Jayson Tatum’s second game back from his torn Achilles injury last May. In 27 minutes, Tatum scored 20 points, grabbed three rebounds, and had two assists. The superstar scored 12 points in the first quarter, and then Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, and Sam Hauser’s […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Boston Celtics for a Sunday afternoon primetime matchup in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics controlled the game from start to finish, really, outside of an early 8-point lead by the Cavaliers. The Celtics would storm back quickly and end up taking a 26-point lead in the third quarter. Jaylen Brown, […]

Paolo Banchero praised Jayson Tatum after the Boston Celtics forward returned to action following the Achilles tear he suffered during last year’s postseason. Banchero shared the comments Saturday after leading the Orlando Magic to a 119–92 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 22-year-old forward finished with 25 points, 15 rebounds and three assists while shooting […]

The Boston Celtics are scheduled to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at 1 p.m. EST on Sunday. Although Jayson Tatum finally returned from his Achilles injury in the club’s 120-100 Friday night win over the Dallas Mavericks, we’re taking a look at Boston’s latest injury report to see if Tatum is on there or not. […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce knows a thing or two about comebacks. In 2000, just ahead of the 2000-2001 campaign, the former Celtic was stabbed 11 times and had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. Less than two months later, he suited up for the season opener and helped the […]

From one major injury to another the Boston Celtics have seemingly gone. The Celtics were dominant in the period without star man Jayson Tatum, who returned in the recent win over the Dallas Mavericks. However, during the game, center Nikola Vucevic ended up picking up a fracture in his right finger, with the Celtics now […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum showed us the highs of his recovery from an Achilles rupture, posting clips of him walking again, dunking again, and smiling again. He was also transparent about the physical and mental toll this lengthy rehab process took on him, whether it was through discussing his internal doubt over […]

The Dallas Mavericks faced the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday night in a game that carried personal significance for rookie forward Cooper Flagg. While Dallas lost 120-100, the night meant more than the score for the 19-year-old Maine native, who played his first professional game in Boston against someone he’s idolized for years, […]

The energy inside TD Garden on Friday night was unlike anything the Boston Celtics have experienced all season. After a grueling 10-month absence due to an Achilles injury, Jayson Tatum finally made his long-awaited season debut, and it felt like the missing piece of the puzzle clicked back into place. While the fans were losing […]

Jayson Tatum is proud to be back on the court following his season debut in the Boston Celtics’ win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Tatum tore his Achilles in last year’s playoff series against the New York Knicks in the East Semifinals. Following 10 months of rehab, he successfully made his return to […]

Jayson Tatum is back in action, and the fans are having championship excitement following his season debut in the Boston Celtics’ game against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. Tatum tore his Achilles in last year’s playoff series against the New York Knicks in the East Semifinals. Following 10 months of rehab, he successfully made […]