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The Boston Celtics’ most significant move at the trade deadline was landing Nikola Vucevic in a deal with the Chicago Bulls for Anfernee Simons, which should set the stage for All-Star Jayson Tatum’s return this season. Acquiring a proven veteran center to resolve the glaring weaknesses in the team’s frontcourt sends a strong message to […]

The New York Knicks have had to go through a gauntlet over the past few days. They first had to face the Detroit Pistons, who are the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. They didn’t have a chance in that game and ended up losing 118-80. Two days later and they have to face […]

The Boston Celtics continue their strong run as a recent roster adjustment delivered immediate results. Boston extended its winning streak to six games Friday night, and Nikola Vucevic’s debut with the Celtics quickly became a central storyline in a dramatic comeback victory vs. the Miami Heat. Boston’s recent moves reflect a clear postseason focus, prioritizing […]

It was a wild ride at TD Garden Friday night, with the Boston Celtics rallying from 22 points down to beat the Miami Heat 98-96, featuring a heated moment between Boston rookie Hugo Gonzalez and Miami All-Star Norman Powell. Early in the fourth quarter, the two players battled for a loose ball, resulting in a […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t take long to see the “Nikola Vucevic Effect” in action. Just days after acquiring the veteran big man from the Chicago Bulls for Anfernee Simons, Vucevic made his debut on Friday night and provided the steady hand the team needed to pull off a gritty comeback win against the Miami Heat. […]

Brad Stevens explained the Boston Celtics’ approach to having Jayson Tatum stay on the right track with his recovery process throughout the 2025-26 season. Tatum has been rehabbing a torn Achilles, which he tore in Game 4 of the East Semis against the New York Knicks. He underwent a successful surgery, making significant progress as […]

Boston fans gave veteran center Nikola Vucevic a warm welcome during the Celtics’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Friday night. Vucevic saw his six-year stint with the Chicago Bulls come to an end this week. The Celtics made the move to acquire him ahead of the trade deadline, getting the experienced center in exchange […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics were very busy at the trade deadline, but they weren’t exactly big spenders. Rather, they traded away minor contracts, saved money, and ducked under the luxury tax after being far above it over the summer. To regain financial flexibility and avoid the tax aprons, which became quite devastating due to […]

Former Boston Celtics stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce engaged in a pointed on-air debate over the franchise’s direction before the formation of the Big Three during the latest episode of KG Certified, revisiting long-standing disagreements about Boston’s success prior to their 2008 title run. The discussion began as Pierce reflected on how his role […]

The 2026 NBA trade deadline was incredibly busy, with stars flying across the country. James Harden was traded yet again, this time landing with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Anthony Davis is also on the move, headed to Washington. But maybe the most impactful trade happened between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls. The Celtics acquired veteran […]

The Brooklyn Nets acquired forward Josh Minott from the Boston Celtics for cash considerations ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. After welcoming Ochai Agbaji from the Toronto Raptors, Minott’s arrival adds another young wing to Brooklyn’s roster for the second half of the season. With that, we assess the trade and offer the Nets a […]

The madness of the NBA trade deadline has officially passed, and the Boston Celtics were busy for almost the entirety of the chaos. To kick things off, they pulled a somewhat surprising move on Tuesday afternoon by dealing guard Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for center Nikola Vucevic. This deal also included […]

The Boston Celtics became active at the final hour of the NBA Trade Deadline. Josh Minott landing with the Brooklyn Nets rose as one move. But same with landing below the tax line thanks to a deal with the Charlotte Hornets. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania revealed how Boston landed underneath the luxury tax on […]

The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline is over. Over the last few days and weeks, the Brooklyn Nets have been trying to trade guard Cam Thomas. The relationship between Thomas and the Nets has only gotten worse over time. On Thursday, the Nets could not agree on a trade for the guard and decided to waive […]

After the Boston Celtics acquired veteran Nikola Vucevic in a trade with the Chicago Bulls, the front office solidified its front court by signing two-way center Amari Williams to a standard NBA contract worth $2.7 million. With some lingering concerns over the depth of the frontcourt, the Celtics solidified their center position with the addition […]

The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets are back at it, making trades ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. Ahead of the deadline, the Celtics traded away forward Josh Minott to the Nets. “There are no other players or draft picks in the deal.” Minott averaged 5.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game as […]

The Utah Jazz continued their busy trade deadline stretch Thursday, acquiring veteran forward Chris Boucher from the Boston Celtics as the clock ticks toward the 3 p.m. ET cutoff. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the deal shortly before the deadline, confirming Utah’s latest roster move following its recent blockbuster acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr. earlier this […]

Less than 10 games into the 2025-26 regular season, the Boston Celtics were thoroughly embarrassed by the Houston Rockets. They fell 128-101 at TD Garden and dropped to 3-4 after getting outrebounded 53-36 and shooting under 40% from the field. Flash forward to Wednesday night, and the Celtics are fresh off destroying the Rockets in […]

Ron Harper Jr.’s first NBA start came under unlikely circumstances, but the two-way guard made the most of his opportunity as the Boston Celtics stunned the Houston Rockets, 114-93, on Wednesday night at Toyota Center. Playing on the second night of a back-to-back and missing multiple rotation players, Boston relied on execution, rebounding, and unexpected […]

The Boston Celtics visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Jaylen Brown is on the injury report, listed as doubtful. Brown is dealing with left hamstring tightness, and right knee soreness, after going for 33 points against the Dallas Mavericks in a 110-100 win. Here’s everything we know about Jaylen Brown’s injury and his playing […]

Hall of Fame forward and NBA on NBC analyst Tracy McGrady endorsed Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown over Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for this year’s MVP award. Ahead of the 2025-26 Celtics campaign, Jayson Tatum’s ruptured Achilles injury was just the beginning of a series of changes for the organization. In an attempt to […]

The Houston Rockets face the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, and Kevin Durant now sits at the center of the injury report. A left ankle sprain has placed Durant on the probable list, putting the Rockets’ franchise star in focus as the team looks to keep its momentum alive. The Rockets enter the matchup at […]

Earlier this week, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard was the subject of many debates even though he was most probably minding his own business. After all, Hall of Famer Reggie Miller compared Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark to Pritchard, with many finding that comparison to be rather preposterous in Clark’s favor. Clark’s reaction to being […]

As the NBA world reacts to the Boston Celtics’ trade for Nikola Vucevic before the deadline, radio color commentator Cedric Maxwell believes it’s a step in the right direction for all parties involved. The Chicago Bulls received one of the better secondary scorers in the NBA this season in Anfernee Simons, and the Celtics get […]

Instead of dipping their toes into the trade waters ahead of the Feb. 5th trade deadline, the Boston Celtics dove head first, agreeing to deal guard Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for veteran center Nikola Vucevic. Boston also received the Denver Nuggets’ 2027 second-round pick in the Tuesday night swap while the […]

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 […]