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The Boston Celtics have one of the best rosters in the NBA, and a lot of the credit belongs to president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. The coach-turned-front office executive has constructed a talented squad around stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, leading to Boston’s league-best 26-6 record. But before the Stevens era, Danny Ainge […]

The 2018-19 season was supposed to belong to the Boston Celtics. They were coming off a 55-27 campaign and had just made it to the Eastern Conference Finals without All-Stars Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving healthy. But, even with Hayward and Irving back to playing at least 67 games apiece, the C’s lost their way. […]

On Thursday night, the Boston Celtics had to desperately fight to avoid losing to the historically horrible Detroit Pistons. While they trailed by 19 points at halftime, the C’s roared back for the 128-122 win in overtime. Unfortunately for the Celtics, a game with extra time means even less rest for their Friday night matchup […]

The Boston Celtics handed the Detroit Pistons their 28th-straight loss on Thursday night, tying the record for the longest losing streak over the course of multiple seasons. Despite the Pistons’ struggles, Celtics star Jayson Tatum still had good things to say about the historically bad team. “They’re a talented team,” he said. “They’re more talented […]

Will the Detroit Pistons win another game? Currently finding themselves on a 27-game losing streak, a new league record for the most consecutive losses in a single season, the Pistons are staring 28 losses down with a road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The Celtics, who have won eight of their last […]

For the last few years, the rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers has revolved around the same players: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis. And while they were still important during Boston’s 126-115 Christmas victory, newcomer Kristaps Porzingis stole the show. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis dominated on both ends […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is primarily known as a scorer. But on Christmas Day, when his shots weren’t falling against the rival Los Angeles Lakers, Tatum found other ways to take over the game. The four-time All-Star finished with 25 points but went 6-for-15 from the field during the 126-115 win. More notably, Tatum […]

Jayson Tatum can score at will — everyone knows that. Ever since getting drafted in 2017, the Boston Celtics superstar has managed to increase his scoring averages every year. Last season, he put up a stellar 30.1 points per game in the regular season, to go with 27.2 per contest in the playoffs. Despite this […]

Christmas is finally here, and that means basketball fans are getting the best present of all: a fantastic slate of NBA games. Perhaps the best matchup of the day tips off at 5 p.m. ET when the Boston Celtics take on the rival Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. This is just the fifth Christmas […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum unveiled a special present for hoops fans on Christmas: the Jordan Tatum 2. This comes less than a year after Jordan introduced Tatum as one of its prized signature athletes during the 2023 NBA All-Star game. https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1739302640331489565 In a cute Christmas Day commercial, Tatum’s son Deuce can be seen gifting […]

Boston Celtics fans almost had a nightmare before Christmas Eve. Jayson Tatum would see his ankle injury aggravated when they went up against the Los Angeles Clippers. It prompted Joe Mazzulla to make a tough choice and bench him for a while. But, it did not seem to affect the superstar as he got back […]

In a lighthearted exchange before the highly anticipated clash between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers, Celtics icon Paul Pierce added a playful twist to the pre-game atmosphere. As captured by ClutchPoints’ own Tomer Azarly on social media, Pierce was seen greeting Jaylen Brown with a mischievous grin, hinting at a potential comeback […]

The book of the Celtics-Lakers rivalry is one the length of the menu from The Cheesecake Factory, and there are just as many tasty moments in Boston-LA history as there are delicious dessert options. The Celtics and Lakers have won a combined 34 NBA Titles in the NBA’s 77 seasons, and these two prestigious franchises […]

The Boston Celtics won’t be in full force entering their Saturday night matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Their staring lineup has taken a blow as Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum are both dealing with left ankle sprains. Porzingis has been ruled out while Tatum on the other hand, is questionable to play, as per […]

The Los Angeles Clippers saw two streaks end in their last game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Not only was their nine-game win streak snapped, but Kawhi Leonard’s run of 27 consecutive games played to start the season also game to an end. Now, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics come to town. Ahead of […]

Jayson Tatum has a small but noteworthy car collection. Jayson Tatum’s net worth in 2023 is $50 million. Tatum earned All-NBA first-team honors in 2022-23, so he will be eligible to sign a five-year, $318 million contract extension in June 2024. Tatum may upgrade his car collection once he signs the lucrative contract, or he […]

The Boston Celtics bolstered their lineup this past offseason by trading for former All-Stars in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and they already have players fresh off All-Star appearances in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But, is it possible that the C’s have another All-Star in their mix in Derrick White? White put on a […]

The Boston Celtics’ history includes not just legendary players but also legendary media personalities and analysts. One of them is Bill Simmons, a best selling author and Celtics superfan. On Wednesday Simmons, known for his outspoken and brash style, criticized his favorite team for a heartbreaking last second road loss to Stephen Curry and the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has had incredible durability in his career, as he’s never missed more than 18 games in a season. Unfortunately, he’ll miss his first contest of the 2023-24 campaign after suffering a sprained ankle during an overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. While Tatum sustained the injury […]

An injury to Jayson Tatum interrupted the Boston Celtics’ strong start against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. The Celtics superstar twisted his left left ankle while stepping on Brandin Podziemski’s foot early in the first quarter and immediately hobbled back to the locker room at Chase Center. Jayson Tatum limped to the locker […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is one of the biggest stars in Beantown, but he’s not the only Tatum with some name recognition. Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr., better known as “Deuce,” has quickly become a star in his own right in Boston. Tatum’s son, who just turned six years old, has been by his dad’s […]

We’re back to bring you a prediction and pick for today’s NBA action. The slate may be short, but we’ll have some primetime matchups including this one between cross-conference powers. The Boston Celtics (20-5) will visit the Golden State Warriors (12-14) with both teams riding winning streaks. Check out our NBA odds series for our Celtics-Warriors prediction and pick. […]

At 20-5, the Boston Celtics are currently owners of the best record in the NBA and their superstar MVP-candidate Jayson Tatum is leading them towards the ultimate goal of an NBA Championship. It’s also been a big year for Tatum off the court as he released his first-ever signature shoes with Jordan Brand, the Jordan […]

With their offseason acquisitions of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, the Boston Celtics were picked by many to be the favorite to come out of the Eastern Conference and reach the NBA Finals. So far this season, they’ve looked the part. The Celtics have kind of been a notch above the rest of the pack […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is reportedly questionable due to a left ankle sprain ahead of their rematch against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, according to the NBA’s injury report. Brown rolled his ankle during their 120-113 come-from-behind victory over the Cavaliers on Tuesday. He momentarily left the game and went to the locker room. […]

At 17-5, the Boston Celtics hold the best record in the NBA after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-113. And while the Celtics’ dominance has been one of the top storylines in the early season, so has another unfortunate trend: poor officiating by NBA refs. This trend got under the skin of Celtics head coach Joe […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has received some flak over the past week for his lack of assists in their recent outings. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla fired back at his player’s critics after Brown tallied four assists in Boston’s 120-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. “It’s one of the most misleading stats […]

It’s common knowledge that ex-Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka didn’t exactly leave the organization on good terms after having an improper relationship with a staffer. Plus, his relationship with actress Nia Long ended because of it. But despite Udoka’s rocky exit, Jayson Tatum appreciated all that he did for the Celtics in his lone […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum believes the NBA made the right move of returning to the traditional East vs. West format for the All-Star Game. However, he thinks there is some more tweaking the league can do to make the games even more competitive. Speaking with Andre Iguodala on the Point Forward podcast, Tatum shared […]

The stars have to align for an individual to make it all the way to the NBA and flourish once there. Of course, it takes talent, hardwork, and dedication, but at the highest level of competition, almost everyone is as competitive as each other. There is something that differentiates those who succeed from those who […]

Although head coach Ime Udoka is no longer with the Boston Celtics, it’s clear he made a profound impact on the best players in the team. Beantown star Jayson Tatum gave Udoka his props on the Point Forward podcast, saying he was integral to Boston’s run to the 2022 NBA Finals. While Udoka was suspended […]

It’s no secret that Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is a Kobe Bryant disciple. That’s why it isn’t shocking that Tatum has become one of the best players in the NBA today. He is undoubtedly one of the most skilled two-way players in the game. But a lot of the 25-year-old’s success on the basketball […]

It’s no secret that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum wasn’t always the biggest fan of Beantown. And while his reasoning usually centered around basketball and his love of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his initial dislike had to do with another sport as well. During an interview on the Point Forward podcast, hosted by […]

The age-old conversation of who’s the greatest basketball player of all time is debated nonstop by fans and players alike. And while it’s a very divisive question, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has his definitive answer. On the Point Forward podcast, hosted by NBA champion Andre Iguodala and former Celtic Evan Turner, Tatum gave his […]

The Boston Celtics are 15-5 and atop the Eastern Conference standings, but that doesn’t mean they’re content. Although the NBA trade deadline in early February is still months away, the Celtics will reportedly be busy before then, per NBA insider Shams Charania: “[The Celtics] still have a few first-round picks. I expect them to be […]

Jayson Tatum has been blazing hot in terms of production lately. Despite having teammates like Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis, he still manages to get to the highest peak of his abilities in the Boston Celtics system. Talks of an 18th banner coming to Beantown have been surfacing since his rookie season but […]

Creating a playoff-like environment in early December is no easy feat, but the NBA is looking to do just that with the new In-Season Tournament. And since this is the inaugural run of the regular season competition, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics are hoping to be the very first team to hoist […]

The Boston Celtics 125-119 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night was likely a closer contest than the team would have liked given that the Sixers were without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, but a win is a win, and the Celtics pushed their record to an NBA-best 15-4. Of course, Jayson Tatum getting […]

Jayson Tatum was ejected during the Boston Celtics’ 125-119 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Tatum was later asked about what occurred and he got brutally honest on the situation, via ClutchPoints. “Again, I wasn’t that f**king mad,” Tatum told reporters after the game. “Don’t put that narrative out there. I didn’t throw nothing. […]