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Jaylen Brown Sets Celtics Expectations Clear for Next Season Amid Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors

Jaylen Brown officially finished 6th overall in the 2026 NBA Most Valuable Player voting. Though he did not pull any first-place votes, his role as the primary engine for leading the Boston Celtics to a #2 seed did not go unnoticed.

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Celtics eyeing Giannis Antetokounmpo could rehash rift with Jaylen Brown

The Boston Celtics know they can’t run it back next season as-is. This past season’s run was admirable. The team managed to salvage Jayson Tatum’s 62-game delay and clinch the No.

Jaylen Brown News / Total Pro Sports / June 15

Jaylen Brown Tips His Cap to the Knicks and Reveals What He Believes Every Champion Needs

Will Jaylen Brown continue with the Boston Celtics? This is the biggest question doing the rounds at the moment. With rumors of the Celtics possibly trading Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo surfacing, the 29-year-old’s future is looking a bit clouded.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / June 15

Clippers emerge as possible Jaylen Brown landing spot in Giannis scenarios

The Giannis Antetokounmpo rumor mill keeps spinning, and now the Clippers have entered the conversation. According to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal, one potential framework being discussed would send Antetokounmpo to the Celtics, Jaylen Brown to the Clippers and the Clippers’ No.

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The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / June 14

Despite wild rumors, Celtics have not agreed to a trade for Giannis

If Giannis Antetokounmpo is headed to the Celtics, that’s news to the Celtics. And probably the Bucks and Giannis, too. Despite some rumors making the rounds on social media (where else?), the Celtics and Bucks have not finalized or come close to agreeing on any sort of trade surrounding Antetokounmpo, multiple league sources told Hoops Wire.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 14

Celtics take significant step toward a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

The Boston Celtics are taking a key step toward trying to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Bill Simmons of “The Ringer” said on his podcast that he had been told the Celtics made an offer for Antetokounmpo this past week.

Ron Harper News / Celtics Life / June 14

Ron Harper Jr. 2025-2026 season and playoffs highlight reel

Ron Harper Jr. appeared in 29 regular season games for the Boston Celtics this past season averaging 4.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assist a game. Harper Jr.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

NBA News / Trade Talk Sports / June 14

The Boston Celtics Are Pushing to Land Giannis Antetokounmpo

Now that the 2025–26 NBA season is officially over, all attention shifts to what is shaping up to be another offseason full of activity. Nothing will draw more headlines than the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes, as the Milwaukee Bucks superstar is widely expected to be dealt in the coming weeks.

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Bill Simmons News / CelticsBlog / June 14

Bill Simmons: “I think Boston is going to get Giannis.’

On his podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons said he believes the Celtics are going to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and thinks they’ll do it in the next week.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / June 14

Mock Draft Dive: Is Joshua Jefferson a ready-now power forward option?

Welcome back to the third edition of the Mock Draft Dive, where we’re looking at who draft pundits predict the Celtics to take in the upcoming draft. We are less than two weeks out from the draft, and with Giannis rumors swirling and the Finals close to their conclusion, everything feels up in the air.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / June 13

A CelticsBlog debate: could dealing Derrick White rebalance the roster?

Bill Sy: We’re less than a month away from the NBA Draft and the offseason. The rumor mill has been churning with trade targets like Peyton Watson and

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / June 13

Joe Mazzulla’s offseason trips reveal the coach behind the caricature

Joe Mazzulla could have been anywhere. He could have been back home in Rhode Island, decompressing after a Celtics season that started with everyone lowering expectations because of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear and ended with everyone furious because those lowered expectations had somehow turned into 56 wins and a blown 3-1 lead to Philadelphia.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 12

Giannis Trade Rumors: Teams Don’t Trust The Milwaukee Bucks In Negotiations

The Milwaukee Bucks may have unintentionally complicated their own offseason. According to reporting from Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic, several front offices around the league have developed a “sense of distrust” toward Milwaukee after how the team handled Giannis Antetokounmpo discussions during the in‑season trade window.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / June 12

Giannis trade alert: The sneaky move that could make Boston champions

What stands out about the latest round of Giannis Antetokounmpo rumours isn’t Miami’s interest, which has been an open secret for a while. It’s the way Boston keeps popping up in the conversation anyway.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Jayson Tatum Q&A: Why Next Season Can’t Start Soon Enough

Jayson Tatum may not have been 100% during his return to action in 2026, but he sure fit back into the Boston Celtics’ lineup with ease. The 2024 NBA champion suffered an Achilles injury during the 2025 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks.

Neemias Queta News / The Lead / June 9

Neemias Queta’s Breakout Season Should Earn Him an Extension

When the 2024-25 season ended, the Boston Celtics were faced with frontcourt issues. With Al Horford and Luke Kornet departing in free agency and Kristaps Porzingis being traded to the Golden State Warriors, Boston needed to find help in the frontcourt.

Boston Celtics News / Ball Exclusives / June 8

REPORT: Boston Celtics Unlikely to Resign Major Trade Deadline Acquisition

After just a few months with the franchise, it appears as if Nikola Vučević will be parting ways with the Boston Celtics. In a report from Marc Stein, he stated that the offseason market for Vučević will likely be a competitive one due to his ability to stretch the floor.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / June 8

The Celtics’ Championship Window Isn’t Closing Anytime Soon

The 2026 NBA playoffs have been eye-opening for the top championship contenders — especially the Boston Celtics. In a year where many expected the Oklahoma City Thunder to emerge as basketball’s next dynasty, the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are dueling in the Finals.

Nikola Vucevic News / Total Apex Sports / June 8

Boston Celtics Expected to Move On from Nikola Vucevic After Short-Lived Stint

The Boston Celtics’ experiment with Nikola Vucevic appears to be ending almost as quickly as it began. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the veteran center is now “increasingly regarded as a certainty to switch teams this summer” after a fractured right ring finger derailed what was already a brief run in Boston.