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On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls shook up things in the NBA. First, they were part of a three-way trade with the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves. In the end, they traded Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to the Pistons and got guards Mike Conley Jr. and Jaden Ivey in return. Shortly thereafter, the Bulls traded […]

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching, set for Thursday afternoon, and various moves have already been made. That continued on Tuesday afternoon with a deal reached between the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls. “BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading center Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons […]

The NBA trade deadline is just days away, and two Eastern Conference teams could be interested in adding a grizzled veteran who knows how to compete for a championship. Insider Jake Fischer at The Stein Line recently speculated that the Detroit Pistons or Boston Celtics could be intrigued by a potential trade for Golden State […]

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, rookie forward Cooper Flagg reflected on how much of the 2024 NBA Finals he watched ahead of his first matchup against Boston. Dallas (19–30) will try to snap a three-game skid when it faces the Celtics (31–18) at 8:00 p.m. ET on […]

Despite losing the MVP race last season and potentially again this year due to missed time, there is no questioning that Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA. The three-time MVP and former NBA Finals MVP is averaging 29.3 points, 12 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game. The Denver Nuggets star just returned […]

BOSTON — The history of the Boston Celtics hangs in the rafters of TD Garden and is deeply embedded in the parquet floor. But, those inanimate objects don’t quite do it justice. A better example of it was on Sunday afternoon during the inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic between the Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, when members […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics wing Baylor Scheierman doesn’t have the typical origins of the modern NBA player. He hails from a small city in Nebraska, a state that’s only produced 21 other NBAers. The second-year Celtic attended South Dakota State for the majority of his career, a college that’s only had three other guys go […]

Expectations weren’t necessarily low for the Boston Celtics heading into the 2025-26 campaign. They may be without Jayson Tatum, who’s still recovering from a ruptured Achilles and may end up missing the entirety of the season, and they traded key members of their championship team in 2024 this past offseason, with Jrue Holiday and Kristaps […]

The Boston Celtics are third in the Eastern Conference, and some would say that it’s a surprise that they’ve been this good with all the turnover they had before the season started. Jaylen Brown has stepped in and become the top dog for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum is sidelined recovering from his Achilles injury. […]

The Boston Celtics just will not go away. They are once again right in the mix when the thought was that they would take a step back without Jayson Tatum. Instead, the team is playing very well with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics and New York Knicks trail the Detroit Pistons […]

With Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles tear, many assumed this would be a lost season for the Boston Celtics. Ducking the luxury tax, internal player development and draft position were among the storylines surrounding the team entering the 2025-26 campaign. Yet, thanks to Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and others, Boston sits in […]

The Sacramento Kings visit the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Jaylen Brown is on the injury report alongside Neemias Queta Davis, with one player considered doubtful, and the other is listed as probable. Amidst talks about All-Star Jayson Tatum putting his return on hold, Brown is dealing with left hamstring and right knee contusions, while […]

On July 2nd of last year, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was celebrating his birthday with a relaxing round of golf. Then Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla called him, but not just to wish him a happy birthday. During a joint show with “The Old Man and The Three” and White’s own “White Noise Podcast,” […]

BOSTON — As the NBA All-Star break nears, the chatter surrounding the potential return of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum — who suffered a devastating Achilles rupture in May — grows louder and louder. Will he come back this regular season? Can he return in the playoffs? Should he return and risk further injury? No […]

When it comes to the Chicago Bulls, Nikola Vucevic’s future is up in the air. Will he stay or will he be traded?. Recently, the Bulls’ purported plan was to keep Vucevic, who’s on an expiring contract. With the NBA Trade Deadline approaching Feb. 5, it’s still uncertain. However, it’s been reported that Chicago and […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference this season, and they’re doing it while Jayson Tatum is sidelined as he continues to rehab from his Achilles injury. Tatum has always left the door open on possibly returning sometime late in the season, but it’s still uncertain if he’ll […]

The Boston Celtics entered the 2025-26 NBA season without the highest of expectations. That is because they are without All-Star Jayson Tatum, who tore his Achilles tendon during the playoffs last season. Without Tatum, veteran guard Jaylen Brown has taken on the alpha role in Boston’s offense. Since the beginning of December, the Celtics have […]

Fans of the Boston Celtics got excited after Jayson Tatum seemingly hinted recently that he is close to returning to action. A few days ago, a video of him working out spread on social media. Tatum, who is recovering from an Achilles injury, looked fit and ready to go. Even Derrick White was impressed, saying […]

The Boston Celtics got embarrassed on their home floor on Wednesday as the Atlanta Hawks ran away with the victory, 117-106, in a tension-filled contest at TD Garden. The Celtics started flat and got outscored by the Hawks in the first quarter, 38-18. They tried to rally, but Atlanta held on to notch its fourth […]

Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum opened up about his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, this season, and the pressure he felt alongside All-Star Jaylen Brown to win, while reflecting on their championship run in 2024. It didn’t take Tatum long to figure out playing for the Celtics means you’re held to a higher standard, especially […]

Amist trade season, the Boston Celtics were reportedly linked to centers that could be available ahead of the NBA trade deadline, as Jayson Tatum impending return lingers. With the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics (29-17) are reportedly interested in adding to a potential title-contending roster. However, Boston could settle for a smaller […]

The Boston Celtics are playing solid basketball at the moment, despite missing Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury. During his time in recovery, Tatum has been working to get better. However, he also appeared on a recent podcast episode and said he still has not gotten over the experience at the 2024 Olympics because […]

Jayson Tatum is watching his Boston Celtics play very well right now. It’s urged him on to want to return and play this season; however, it’s going to be a difficult path back, as he has not played since April. Tatum joined The Pivot Podcast and talked about many things, like his injury, Kobe Bryant, […]

A recent workout video showing Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum looking a little bit like his old self before the Achilles injury was circulating around social media, and making Celtics fans pine for his return. There’s been no official word as to whether or not the Celtics expect Tatum to suit up this season, but […]

BOSTON — In theory, it seems extremely difficult to doubt Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, given what he’s accomplished during his 10-year NBA career. The now five-time All-Star is an NBA champion, a Finals MVP, and has a great shot at an All-NBA First Team selection (and an outside shot at league MVP). So, how […]

The Boston Celtics came into their game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday looking to get back in the win column following their loss to the Chicago Bulls. So far, the Celtics were off to a strong start, with Derrick White using a shot fake to get Jrue Holiday out of position defensively, and […]

TD Garden welcomed back on Monday a familiar face in Jrue Holiday, as the Portland Trail Blazers visited the Boston Celtics. It was Holiday’s first return to his former home since being traded to the Trail Blazers in the offseason. The fans gave him a standing ovation when he entered the court to warm up. […]

Ahead of the trade deadline, the Boston Celtics won 130-126 in double overtime versus the Brooklyn Nets and lost 114-111 to the Chicago Bulls. Will there be changes? The Celtics’ second-best record — 28-17 — in the Eastern Conference is a testament to a resilient, top-ranked defensive team that’s overachieved amid mediocre expectations while missing its best player, […]

The Chicago Bulls retired Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey on Saturday night, so it is only fitting that young forward Matas Buzelis pay tribute by unleashing his own special brand of wizardry at the rim. The 2024 lottery pick displayed his wide-ranging offensive arsenal versus the Boston Celtics, dribbling behind his back to get past […]

The Boston Celtics listed star guard Jaylen Brown as probable on Saturday’s injury report ahead of their matchup against the Chicago Bulls, signaling optimism that he will be available to play. Boston (28-16) closes a brief two-game road trip Saturday night in Chicago, with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. The team categorized Brown as […]

The Brooklyn Nets were seconds away from picking up their best win of the season on Friday. Days after the second-worst loss in franchise history, Jordi Fernandez’s squad overcame several late deficits to take a three-point lead over the Boston Celtics with 2.5 seconds left in overtime. However, a head-scratching blunder cost the Nets during […]

The Chicago Bulls will host the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Josh Giddey is on the injury report alongside Patrick Williams, with both players listed as probable. Giddey is dealing with a recent hamstring injury, while Williams is battling a right ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Josh Giddey’s injury and his playing status […]

Jaylen Brown’s message after the Boston Celtics gritty double-overtime win in Brooklyn was clear — effort is non-negotiable for the Green team, regardless of circumstance. After the game, when asked about the Celtics’ identity and their commitment to playing hard every night, Brown pointed to standards that were established well before the regular season tipped […]

The Boston Celtics, on Friday night, were on the first night of a back-to-back set, and as such, decided to rest Derrick White for what looked like the easier matchup on paper, a tussle against the Brooklyn Nets. However, the Nets gave the Celtics a scare, and they in fact almost handed Boston a devastating […]

Joe Mazzulla had immense praise for Hugo Gonzalez’s clutch display in the Boston Celtics’ double-overtime thriller against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Gonzalez is going through the rookie campaign of his career with the Celtics. While his playing time varied throughout the first half of the season, he has shined with great defensive moments […]

Jaylen Brown made a ridiculous deep shot from downtown during the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Brown is going through the 10th season of his NBA career with the Celtics. He is enjoying his best campaign to date as he’s inserted himself into the MVP conversation as one of the […]

The Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations this season thanks to the contributions of several proven veterans. However, rookie Hugo Gonzalez’s play hasn’t gone unnoticed among those with an eye on the future. The No. 28 pick has looked the part during his minutes, turning heads with his two-way capabilities. “He plays hard. For a young […]

ESPN insider Shams Charania delivered emphatic praise for Jaylen Brown on the latest episode of The Pat McAfee Show, placing the Boston Celtics star squarely in the NBA Most Valuable Player conversation as the regular season enters its second half. Charania credited Brown for elevating Boston’s performance amid injuries and lineup changes, emphasizing the impact […]

BOSTON — When Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown publicly criticized the referees almost two weeks ago, he knew he’d receive a hefty fine. The NBA delivered one, charging him $35,000 for disparaging the officials after the Celtics shot just four free throws during a five-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 10. In […]