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SAN FRANCISCO – If you’d told Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis, during their championship run with the Boston Celtics, that they’d find themselves together on the Golden State Warriors, they would not have believed you. “If somebody said while we’re in Boston, that this was going to be the scenario,” Porzingis said. “Who would believe […]

The Boston Celtics are currently preparing to embark on the unofficial second half of their season, which will begin on Thursday evening vs the Golden State Warriors. The Celtics were represented by Jaylen Brown at the NBA All-Star weekend, who participated as part of one of the USA teams in the round robin tournament. The […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to stay near the top of the Eastern Conference standings through the second half of the season, which means they will need all hands on deck. They recently added a familiar face for depth, as Dalano Banton will be back with the team, according to Michael Scotto of Hoopshype. “The […]

Sean Marks is looking for “the next Brooklyn Nets” as his team moves forward in its rebuild. While several familiar faces will battle to secure long-term roles during the second half of the season, two new faces — Josh Minott and Ochai Agbaji — have entered the mix. The Nets acquired Minott and Agbaji from […]

Upon his arrival, when Nikola Vucevic came from the Chicago Bulls’ trade to join the Boston Celtics, the veteran center wanted to take his No. 9 with him, which belongs to Celtics’ Derrick White. Vucevic reached out to White via text, offering the 2024 champion guard a whopping $5 million. White declined, but admits that […]

The Boston Celtics are currently gearing up for the unofficial second half of the NBA season after the conclusion of the All-Star break. The Celtics have been playing some excellent basketball, especially considering that they have been without star Jayson Tatum this season as he recovers from a torn Achilles. There has been immense speculation […]

Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown blasted the Beverly Hills police department for shutting down a panel he hosted during All-Star weekend on Saturday. After Sunday’s game, Brown dismissed a statement released by BHPD during his postgame media availability, per ESPN.’s Baxter Holmes. “I’m offended by Beverly Hills by the statement they put out, like we applied […]

It doesn’t seem as though Boston Celtics fans would have to wait long for Jayson Tatum to return, if Bill Simmons’ conspiracy theory is any indication. On the latest episode of his eponymous podcast, the lifelong Celtics fan read the tea leaves and came to the conclusion that Tatum is on track to return on […]

In a season where some thought the Boston Celtics would have a down year, they are still one of the top teams in the league without their star player, Jayson Tatum. One of the reasons for that is the play of Jaylen Brown, who should be in MVP conversations for the season he is having. […]

On Sunday evening, the NBA All-Star game will take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, and Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is among the starters for the game. Coming into this weekend, there has been immense talk about the perceived lack of effort that players have given in recent All-Star games, with fans […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is in Los Angeles this weekend to take part in the All-Star game festivities, which will take place at the Intuit Dome on Sunday evening. Brown was named an All-Star starter for his efforts so far this year, leading the Celtics to play far above expectations in the 2025-26 season. […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown gave an encouraging injury update on Jayson Tatum at All-Star Media Day. For many, the Celtics’ trade for Nikola Vucevic signaled a Tatum return, or at least, the organization’s desire for one, while the All-Star forward hasn’t made a final decision on whether he should return this season. For Brown, […]

Boston Celtics guard Ron Harper Jr. said Jayson Tatum looked like himself during a recent G League practice assignment, fueling optimism about the All-Star forward’s potential return to the lineup. Speaking Friday on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Harper described Tatum’s participation with the Maine Celtics as encouraging as the 27-year-old continues to rehab from an Achilles […]

BOSTON — Since becoming the head coach of the Boston Celtics in 2022, Joe Mazzulla has gained a larger-than-life reputation. Whether he’s talking about how he wants to own a wolf that can patrol his backyard or making players practice in a simulated war zone with the sounds of explosions and machine gun fire serenading […]

Anfernee Simons was a key contributor coming off the bench for Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics. Although he had been a starter his entire career, Simons was willing to sacrifice his role to help make the Celtics true contenders in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately for the team and the 26-year-old guard, he was a […]

The Boston Celtics shook things up at the NBA trade deadline by acquiring big man Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Anfernee Simons. The move comes as there has been increased speculation that superstar Jayson Tatum could return from his Achilles injury as soon as this season. Recently, NBA insider Jake Fischer […]

On Wednesday night, the Chicago Bulls will visit the Boston Celtics in their final game before the All-Star break. Josh Giddey is on the injured list along with Tre Jones and Jalen Smith. All three are listed as doubtful. Giddey is dealing with a left hamstring strain, and Jones is battling the same injury. Meanwhile, […]

After Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum addressed his G-League practice and its significance regarding his potential return, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons blamed a coach for Achilles injuries to the All-Star forward and Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton. While Tatum, who took one step closer to making a return, won’t guarantee a comeback this season, Simmons is calling […]

Although the Boston Celtics are without Jayson Tatum this season as he fights back from an Achilles injury, the team is firmly in the mix of the Eastern Conference playoff race. So much so that the front office made a trade to improve the roster by acquiring center Nikola Vucevic. On Tuesday, Tatum shared his […]

Earlier this month, the Boston Celtics showcased their depth in a 110-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, a game defined by stellar individual performances and high-stakes competition. Jaylen Brown led the charge with 33 points and 11 rebounds, outlasting a brilliant effort from rookie Cooper Flagg, who recorded 36 points and nine boards. Despite a […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum took a major step in his potential return from injury as he practiced with the team’s G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics this week. While practicing with G League squads often signal a pending return to the court for some players, Tatum was non-committal when asked about what his practice […]

The Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown was one of millions of NBA fans who were left stunned with the brawl that broke out during the third quarter of the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets. The game turned chaotic midway through the third quarter when Duren, after being fouled by Moussa Diabate, confronted […]

Josh Giddey’s return for the Chicago Bulls will have to wait until after the All-Star break. Sidelined since Jan. 28 by a hamstring strain, Giddey is not expected to play on Wednesday vs. the Boston Celtics, according to Billy Donovan. “I don’t anticipate Josh or Tre [Jones] playing Wednesday against Boston, but both guys are […]

Upon the exciting news of Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum resuming 5-on-5 work amid recovery, the six-time All-Star will be practicing with the Maine Celtics, Boston’s G League team, in his next step to return from an Achilles injury. The team announced Tatum’s stint in Maine, per the Celtics’ X, formerly Twitter. “Jayson Tatum will be […]

Recently, the Washington Wizards shook things up by trading for Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. A lesser talked-about part of the trade was point guard D’Angelo Russell, who was also sent to the nation’s capital in the deal. However, recent reporting suggests that Russell might not be in DC for long. “We’ll try to […]

In the race for seeding in the Eastern Conference standings, the New York Knicks grabbed a huge road win, 111-89, against the Boston Celtics. With the win, the Knicks and Celtics are tied record-wise at 34-19, with the Knicks currently sitting in the No. 2 seed. But following the game, one of the Celtics’ announcers […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this year, sitting at 34-18 ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New York Knicks. The Celtics have managed their good record despite playing without Jayson Tatum, who is still recovering from a torn Achilles suffered during last year’s playoffs. Recently, former […]

The Boston Celtics have navigated this season perfectly without Jayson Tatum, as they’re currently the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Behind the scenes, Tatum has been hitting rehab hard, and it seems as if he’s trying to return to the floor as soon as possible. He’s recently reached a new step in his […]

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 […]