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Despite all of the moves the Boston Celtics have already made this offseason, many are still wondering about the fate of Jaylen Brown. Celtics legend Paul Pierce has made his stance abundantly clear. “You’re in the business of making money. Yeah, you want to win, but you want a cheaper version to try to win. […]

One of the Boston Celtics’ most prominent bench pieces, Luke Kornet, has decided to move on and take his talents to the San Antonio Spurs. Kristaps Porzignis was happy to see the Texas native receive a solid payday. Kornet signed with the Spurs for a four-year, $41 million contract. By contrast, he had made a […]

The first day of free agency has brought forth plenty of player movement, with teams such as the Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies being among the busiest. To teams already above the salary cap, moving in free agency isn’t quite as easy, as they have to maneuver smartly to stay below the relevant tax apron. […]

Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett expressed concern about the front office’s decision to trade away Jrue Holiday. The longtime elite defensive guard was dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round draft picks. Initially, the consensus was that Boston made a terrific move to get off Holiday’s contract while acquiring a […]

The 2025 offseason was expected to be a busy one for the Boston Celtics, and the start of free agency confirmed that. On Monday night, former Celtics center and fan favorite Luke Kornet agreed to a four-year, $41 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs, per ESPN insider Shams Charania. Less than an hour after […]

Last week, the Boston Celtics bid farewell to center Kristaps Portzingis after he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. A few days later, fellow Celtics center Luke Kornet was sent to the San Antonio Spurs.  On Monday, the Celtics officially signed Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza to a two-year, $5.5 million fully guaranteed deal, per […]

Former Boston Celtics superstar Paul Pierce recently supported fellow Hall of Famer and former-teammate Kevin Garnett’s view on the troubling rise of Achilles injuries in NBA players. In an appearance on the Podcast P Show with Paul George, Pierce discussed Garnett’s belief that changes in NBA training methods may be contributing to the spike in […]

NBA fans are understandably preoccupied with the madness that could potentially ensue in the Eastern Conference next season, but the Western Conference could be quite unpredictable as well. While the Oklahoma City Thunder are certainly the team to beat after winning their first championship this year, the chase to become their biggest adversary is quite […]

Just over six weeks after having surgery for a torn Achilles tendon, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is already back in the gym, tackling the early stages of a lengthy rehab journey. On Sunday, the forward posted a video of himself doing weighted crunches while still sporting a walking boot—proof that he’s staying active, even […]

Amid drastic offseason changes, NBA analyst and Hall of Fame forward Paul Pierce is hoping Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown isn’t the next player on the move. After the Celtics traded Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team swap, the president of basketball operations, Brad Stevens, isn’t done with his busy summer. This much we know. However, would Stevens […]

After a historic NBA title run in 2024 and a bitterly fought campaign in 2025 that fell just short, the Boston Celtics found themselves at a crossroads. With a core led by Jayson Tatum, who is out for the majority of the new season, and Jaylen Brown, they had built a roster that was the […]

The Boston Celtics are going to have a significantly different roster when they take the floor next season, and one of the players who may see significant action is G League Most Valuable Player JD Davison. The Celtics picked up the option on his $2.27 million contract prior to the 5 p.m. ET deadline Sunday. […]

After the San Antonio Spurs were reportedly linked to Luke Kornet, the Los Angeles Clippers also have eyes for the Boston Celtics center ahead of free agency. The champion backup center has proven to be a reliable two-way asset and is coming off the most productive season of his career. Kornet averaged career-bests in points […]

The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a transitional period that has already seen key contributors from their 2024 championship team be traded away. But, one key Celtics role player has not generated any major trade buzz as teams circle around Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line […]

The Boston Celtics only recently acquired Anfernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jrue Holiday, but with the team still looking to shed some salary, Simons could be on the move before even taking the court for the Celtics. If that does end up happening, the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers […]

The offseason has already brought about significant changes for the Boston Celtics, and more modifications could be coming if another squad is willing to shell out major assets for Derrick White. It has been reported for a while now that teams have been calling the Celtics about a White trade, and Jake Fischer of The […]

The Boston Celtics have been busy early in the offseason, as they have traded both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in an effort to get under the second apron of the NBA’s new salary cap. While they have managed to do that, it remains to be seen if they will be able to re-sign their […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks, ending his season and putting the nail in the coffin in the Celtics’ repeat dreams.  It has also resulted in a huge shakeup for his team. With Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday already […]

With Jayson Tatum set to undergo a lengthy Achilles recovery, the Boston Celtics have made multiple huge moves to avoid luxury tax and second apron penalties. Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday have already been traded, with the likes of Derrick White and Jaylen Brown also being linked to moves. However, in an offseason dominated by […]

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens entered the offseason with a highly delicate task: find a way to keep the roster competitive while shedding significant salary. The implementation of this complicated plan is ongoing. Although the C’s have already traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis and acquired Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang in […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics went across the pond during the 2025 NBA Draft, using all of their picks on international players. Although they started with two draft spots, No. 28 and No. 32, Boston traded the latter to the Orlando Magic in return for No. 46 and No. 57 and a pair of future […]

The 2025 NBA Draft resulted in plenty of headline-making moves. Cooper Flagg officially joins the Dallas Mavericks, while Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe emerged as the No. 2 and 3 picks on the night. On the other hand, round 1 of the draft also gave us some surprisingly low picks for highly-rated prospects, including Orlando […]

Following the 2025 NBA Draft, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared a photo on Instagram with newly drafted Cooper Flagg, showcasing a meaningful connection between the NBA veteran and the league’s newest top pick, via Noa Dalzell. The photo, which shows Tatum in conversation with Flagg, comes after Flagg publicly named Tatum as his favorite […]

The Boston Celtics are creating a stash of second-round picks following their trade with Orlando Magic during the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday night. Boston made one selection during the first round on Wednesday night, selecting Hugo Gonzalez from Spain with the 28th pick. Going into the second round, they only […]

The Boston Celtics have a pressing need at the center position, and because of that, the Celtics should trade with the Portland Trail Blazers for Robert Williams. The Celtics have made some big trades this offseason in an effort to get their finances in check. They traded Jrue Holiday for Anferee Simons before making a […]

The Boston Celtics have a long road back to the NBA Finals if they want to make the most of their current championship window and they’ll need every bit of a healthy Jayson Tatum in the process. Recovering from a ruptured achilles tendon, the hope is that Tatum will return prior to the end of […]

BOSTON — There are uncertainties aplenty surrounding the Boston Celtics’ future. That hasn’t been the norm during Brad Stevens’ tenure as Celtics GM, but it’s been the reality since star Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in May. The harsh financial restrictions of the new CBA, while not as sudden as Tatum’s devastating injury, are another […]

Barring a trade, the Boston Celtics will be the second team to make their pick on day two of the 2025 NBA Draft. After trading center Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks earlier in the week, many see Stanford big man Maxime Raynaud as a strong fit for the team at No. 32. Raynaud, 22, […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have dominated trade conversations since the end of the 2024-25 season. And because they recently moved center Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday, two key members of their 2024 championship core, numerous teams across the league have reportedly been calling about the availability of two other Cs: Jaylen Brown and […]

With the 28th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics took a calculated swing on Spanish wing Hugo Gonzalez, an acquisition ESPN’s Jonathan Givony called “one of the biggest steals of the draft,” via Noa Dalzell. Gonzalez, a 19-year-old from Madrid, Spain, played the 2024–25 season with Real Madrid, competing in both the […]

Following their elimination from the 2025 NBA playoffs at the hands of the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics had one goal in mind: get under the second tax apron. This became imperative after losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles injury, as it was rather impractical for the Celtics to foot a bill worth nearly […]

The NBA Draft is underway, and rumors are running rampant as teams around the league jockey for the picks they want. The Boston Celtics have already made two big trades this offseason and are seemingly ready to make more. Speculation is that the front office reached out to the San Antonio Spurs for a trade […]

Cooper Flagg is soaking in being the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Mavericks. The standout talent from Duke is entering the pros with tremendous expectations.  As he takes it all in, Flagg takes time out to answer questions about who he is and what he’s all about. During the NBA Draft festivities on Wednesday […]

The Boston Celtics have had a busy 48 hours, first trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers and then Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks. The moves were a clear effort from the team’s front office to get under the dreaded second apron, and signal that the Celtics may be willing to view 2025-26 […]

Kristaps Porzingis probably wishes his time with the Boston Celtics went a little differently. Various injuries and illnesses frequently interrupted his tenure before he was moved to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday as part of a three-team trade. There’s one thing he wouldn’t change, though: Boston’s dominant 2024 playoff run that culminated in his first […]

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens wasted no time in making two big offseason trades ahead of the NBA Draft, but could Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown or Derrick White be on the move next? After trading Jrue Holiday, a prominent member of the champion 2024 team, Stevens traded Kristaps Porzingis in a three-way […]

The Boston Celtics are hitting the reset button as they are set to be without star Jayson Tatum next season. After trading both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, Boston finds itself roughly $4.5 million below the second apron, but is not done making moves. The Celtics are eyeing Illinois guard Kasparas Jakicionis in a potential […]

Amid ongoing trade talks the Boston Celtics are receiving, the Toronto Raptors have emerged as a real suitor for Derrick White before the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, league sources told ClutchPoints. Toronto has signaled to teams around the league that they are looking to make a big splash in the trade market to […]

The Boston Celtics seem resolute in not trading either Jaylen Brown or Derrick White this offseason, despite the expected dip with Jayson Tatum sidelined due to injury. But the Utah Jazz are reportedly still trying to change their mind. Over the past few days, the Celtics have traded away Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, both […]