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When Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks, it undoubtedly altered the trajectory of the 2024 champion’s core. With Tatum out for the majority of the 2025-26 campaign, the Celtics front office deemed its team, including All-Star Jaylen Brown, was no […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was preparing to enjoy a victory cigar during the 2022 NBA Finals. However, it never happened, as the C’s fell to the Golden State Warriors in six games after taking a 2-1 series lead and had to watch the dynastic Dubs celebrate their title in Boston. White never forgot that […]

The Boston Celtics are the winningest franchise in NBA history with 18 championship banners. Throughout the years, the franchise has witnessed several NBA greats that contributed to the team’s decorated history. Here are the 10 best Boston Celtics duos, ranked. Check out the gallery. 10. Dominique Wilkins and Dino Radja The 90s weren’t exactly the […]

It’s been quite the offseason for the Boston Celtics, who traded Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, among other moves, in an attempt to get under the dreaded second apron. It all comes as the Celtics prepare for a year in which Jayson Tatum will be sidelined due to the Achilles injury he suffered vs the […]

It’s been a summer of change for the Boston Celtics, as they’ve made several major moves to afford their roster. One thing that largely remained the same is the coaching staff, which was further cemented on Friday morning by a multi-year contract extension for Celtics skipper Joe Mazzulla. The Rhode Island native has led the […]

The Boston Celtics have made multiple frantic moves to keep themselves financially healthy in the absence of Jayson Tatum, who is recovering from an Achilles injury. The offseason overhaul has seen the departure of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis alongside multiple cap-conscious acquisitions. However, can Tatum be back before the expected timeline, which is currently […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White has accomplished a lot in his basketball career, winning everything from a gold medal to an NBA championship. Yet, the 31-year-old has failed to do something that various players across the league have: receive a technical foul. White, who’s known for being relatively mild-mannered, isn’t one to complain to the […]

The New England Patriots are currently taking part in training camp as they gear up for the upcoming 2025 NFL season. New England will look to get itself back in the playoff mix for the first time since the 2021 season under the direction of new head coach Mike Vrabel, who was brought in to […]

The Boston Celtics have kept busy this summer, moving around multiple key pieces in order to circumvent the second apron. And although Massachusetts native Georges Niang was hoping to prove himself in Boston, the forward was dealt to the Utah Jazz before he had a chance, departing on Tuesday afternoon as part of a salary-dumping […]

The Boston Celtics have had quite an offseason, and not in a positive direction. In an effort to avoid the dreaded second apron, the Celtics parted ways with Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday in a trade firesale that likely took them out of contention for next year. Making the talent relinquishing a bit easier to […]

The Boston Celtics had no choice but to pivot this offseason. After Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles during the 2025 NBA playoffs, the title window that once seemed wide open was suddenly forced shut. In response, team president Brad Stevens executed a swift roster reshuffle, prioritizing financial flexibility and long-term planning over short-term contention. The […]

Are we sure that LeBron James is not a cyborg? As if he is not busy enough with his multitude of extracurricular interests and business ventures, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has picked up another hobby this offseason: Golf. Truth be told, it is a little surprising that it is only now that James has […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a top-tier all-time basketball great, but he can be humbled in other sports. A video of the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player taking a few golf shots has recently gone viral, and not for flattering reasons. Clearly, golf isn’t James’ strong suit, and he will have to spend […]

In a league where blockbuster trades or All-Star signings often measure offseason wins, the Boston Celtics bucked convention. No dramatic free-agent poaching. No splashy move that lit up headlines. Instead, they executed something far more vital: a strategic financial retreat. Boston’s 2025 offseason was defined not by who they brought in or let go but […]

Perhaps no team has taken a step back further than the Boston Celtics this offseason, who parted ways with multiple key players this summer in an effort to duck the dreaded second apron. One key factor that helped motivate this firesale was the Achilles tear of Jayson Tatum, who is expected to miss all of […]

In theory, Boston Celtics fans should love forward Georges Niang. The 32-year-old hails from Massachusetts and grew up less than an hour away from TD Garden. He also plays selflessly and is all about team, explaining why he has the most regular season wins of any NBA player since 2020 (with Celtics star Jayson Tatum […]

Jayson Tatum is sometimes criticized for how he performs on the big stage. Though, as he was fighting to keep the Boston Celtics out of a precarious position during the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the superstar forward fully embraced the moment and his role as a franchise pillar. He was absolutely masterful in Game 4 versus […]

Even a wedding could not stop Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum from putting in the work. Tatum is widely known in the NBA as one of the hardest-working players. His life has always revolved around basketball. His passion has fueled him to become the Celtics’ cornerstone, leading them to the championship in 2024. But he […]

Throughout the history of the NBA, there have been several stars that have graced the league. Although some players were superstars at their own right, others needed to be in the right situation to succeed. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who wouldn’t have become stars had they been drafted elsewhere. Check out […]

The Boston Celtics have made the playoffs 11 seasons running, which is enough for the longest active streak in the NBA. Reaching the postseason has been an afterthought for them, yet that streak could be in jeopardy for the first time in over a decade. The 2025-26 Celtics are surrounded by question marks. Boston doesn’t […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers reunited with Damian Lillard, other young up-and-coming players are hoping to improve heading into next season. While fans are excited to see such players as Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen develop, another one who is ready to break out is Shaedon Sharpe, a player who got compared to Boston Celtics […]

Nearly a decade into his NBA career, Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum cracked Bleacher Report’s Top 100 NBA players of all time. While Tatum is in the early stages of recovering from a ruptured Achilles, forcing him to miss the majority of the 2025-26 campaign, he’s still managed to crack B/R’s list. The six-time All-Star and […]

There aren’t many people who imagine Las Vegas in the middle of July as a destination location. Between the scorching hot temperatures and dry climate, the city may not seem ideal for a vacation in the summer. Yet, every July for a couple of weeks, Sin City transitions into the ultimate location for NBA fans. […]

It has been an offseason fueled by change for the Boston Celtics, but one of the franchise’s mainstays will enter the new season with a unique fervor that has developed over his years with the team. With Jayson Tatum set to potentially miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign, fellow Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown will […]

The difference between retooling and rebuilding can be deceptive. After moves that may have indicated a full teardown in the eyes of some, the Boston Celtics might be a destination for one of the NBA’s most dangerous point guards. According to The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn, Jayson Tatum has been attempting to recruit former Milwaukee […]

With the Boston Celtics trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, it has led to some speculation that the team isn’t done making moves to give them more financial flexibility. While there have been rumors around the Celtics showing interest in Damian Lillard, another guard who has been talked about in the basketball world is […]

This summer could have looked much different for the Boston Celtics. But, new ownership, a ghastly injury to All-Star Jayson Tatum, and an early playoff exit have forced the front office to place financial responsibility ahead of potential basketball supremacy. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was honest when asked what the “best thing […]

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens revealed Tuesday that the organization reached out to the Indiana Pacers following Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending injury, offering support and assistance after the star guard suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Stevens, speaking during a press conference, acknowledged that Boston’s front office contacted the Pacers […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are going to be an interesting team to watch next season. With no Jayson Tatum and a new-look roster, can Brown lead the Celtics back to the postseason? The Cal Berkeley product has been one of the league’s biggest improvements since being drafted in 2016. The star forward is […]

With Kevin Durant joining the Houston Rockets after his stint with the Phoenix Suns, there’s no doubt that he has cemented himself as one of the players that a lot of people look up to. As the Kevin Durant trade has emerged into a seven-team deal, the star also provides some much-needed advice for such […]

Amid Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum recovering from a ruptured Achilles, he has had to send a handful of farewells to his former teammates, including one to backup center Luke Kornet. The moves undoubtedly highlight the Celtics’ new cap reality in the wake of Tatum’s devastating setback, as Kornet agreed to a four-year, $41 million […]

Jayson Tatum is finding small victories on the long road back. On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics star posted an Instagram story that showed him walking carefully in a therapy pool. Each step rippled through the water, a sign that progress can start with the simplest motions. Jayson Tatum posted a video of himself walking in […]

The Boston Celtics and Damian Lillard could be on a collision course. After being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks in a surprise salary-cap maneuver to make room for Myles Turner, Lillard is now an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. The Celtics, fresh off a massive roster reshuffling, are reportedly among […]

Winning the NBA Championship is a feeling like none other, commonly described as being on “Cloud 9” for quite some time after the pressure of an entire city has been lifted. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics know the feeling all too well and they’ll be looking to replicate their success from 2024. In honor […]

The big man market was active on Tuesday, but the Boston Celtics couldn’t afford to join in on the center scramble. Instead, they had to watch the Milwaukee Bucks land former Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner and witness the Toronto Raptors re-sign Austrian 7-footer Jakob Poeltl. It’s no secret that the Celtics need help at […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]