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Celtics' Jaylen Brown lighting up scoreboard entering clash vs. Heat

Boston's Jaylen Brown is having an MVP-caliber season, and he'll look to score at least 30 points for the sixth straight game when the Celtics host the Miami Heat on Friday night.

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NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Heat

Jaylen Brown scored 34 points Monday against Detroit, but the box score didn’t tell the whole story. Brown missed seven free throws in a seven-point loss and took full responsibility afterward, per Jay King of The Athletic.

Anfernee Simons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Clippers insider suggests Anfernee Simons trade idea with Celtics

The 2025-26 season thus far has been straight out of the Los Angeles Clippers’ worst nightmares. The roster they’ve put together is old, slow, and in shambles.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown guarantees Stephen Curry wouldn’t beat him 1-on-1

The Boston Celtics dominated the Golden State Warriors 125–85 on January 20, 2025, handing Stephen Curry and his squad their worst home loss in 40 years.

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How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 18

Celtics could be without 2 players against Miami Heat

BOSTON — The Celtics could be without Sam Hauser and Josh Minott ahead of Friday’s game against the Miami Heat. Hauser is still recovering from a left ankle sprain he suffered in Monday night’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, but is listed as probable to play.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Brad Stevens News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Brad Stevens reveals trade deadline plans for the Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have been competitive this season without Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics have started the season 15-11 and they are the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 18

'LeBron Be Flopping’: Celtics Star Gets Blunt on Lakers Veteran

Jaylen Brown has never been one to hide how he feels about the modern NBA, and this time his honesty cut straight into one of the league’s most uncomfortable conversations.

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / December 18

When Is Jayson Tatum Coming Back? Insider Drops Celtics Star’s Return Update

The Boston Celtics have punched above their weight this season, considering that they are missing their biggest star, Jayson Tatum, who has been out with an torn Achilles injury since last season.

Anfernee Simons News / CelticsBlog / December 18

Anfernee Simons is still finding where he fits in Boston

When the Celtics moved Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons last summer, it was easy to view the trade through a financial lens. Boston needed flexibility.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Celtics’ Brad Stevens provides clear explanation for Jordan Walsh’s growth

BOSTON — Every NBA player dreams of getting drafted to a historic franchise like the Boston Celtics. But those dreams probably don’t include sitting on the bench for two straight seasons with little playing time to show for it.

Jordan Walsh News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 18

Jordan Walsh Has Proven Two Celtics Are Expendable Before Trade Deadline

Jordan Walsh has been a game-changing discovery for the Boston Celtics in the former Arkansas Razorback's third year in the Association. Walsh is averaging 7.7 points, five rebounds, and a steal per game on an unreal 60/49/84 shooting split.

Hugo Gonzalez News / CelticsBlog / December 18

Hugo Gonzalez is a winning player

Through his first 21 NBA games, one thing has been made clear about Celtics first round pick Hugo Gonzalez, he impacts winning. According to PBP Stats, the Celtics net rating is 8.9 points better with Gonzalez on the floor vs.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 18

Three Impending Celtics Free Agents Unlikely to Return Next Season

The Boston Celtics will reportedly be a buyer at the NBA trade deadline "if it makes sense." Brad Stevens has said he doesn't want to put a ceiling on this roster, meaning the team could pivot from rebuilding to making a splash on a moment's notice.

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Brad Stevens News / Hoops Wire / December 18

Brad Stevens leaves door open for Celtics buying at trade deadline

The Celtics were not supposed to look like this. Boston sits with the 10th-best record in the league through its first 26 games, a result few expected after Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles last spring and the team lost much of its frontcourt rotation in the offseason.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / December 17

Celtics May Consider Buying At Trade Deadline

The Celtics have been one of the surprise stories of the 2025/26 season, boasting the 10th-best record in the league through their first 26 games, despite the loss of superstar Jayson Tatum in last year’s playoffs, as well as a majority of their big man rotation in free agency and trades.

NBA News / Celtics Life / December 16

Watch: Detroit Pistons 112, Boston Celtics 105 highlights

Extended highlights from last night's Celtics loss to the Pistons at the TD Garden. The Celtics lost their second straight game last night. 112-105 was the final score as Boston fell to the Eastern Conference leading Pistons at the TD Garden.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / December 16

'I Blame Kim Kardashian': Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Shares Personal Take On $1.9B Reality Star

The last time Paul Pierce and Kim Kardashian were mentioned together in the same sentence was back in 2023, when both faced lawsuits from crypto investors over EthereumMax (EMAX).

Derrick White News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Derrick White Assigns Blame After Celtics' Loss to Pistons

Boston lost to Detroit at home Jaylen Brown had a strong game Derrick White assigned blame The Boston Celtics dropped a 112-105 home game to the Detroit Pistons on Monday despite a 34 point, eight rebound, seven assist performance from star forward Jaylen Brown, causing fans and players to react in late hours of the night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 15

Pistons get revenge on Celtics behind Cade Cunningham's performance

Pistons get revenge on Celtics behind another MVP-level performance from Cade Cunningham

The Boston Celtics shot 60% in the first quarter and opened up a 33-25 lead after the opening 12 minutes.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 15

Detroit Pistons Secure a Huge Win Over the Boston Celtics

If you thought the Boston Celtics were going to just cruise through December, Monday night was a rude awakening. In a game that felt like a microcosm of “you win some, you lose some,” the Celtics fell to the Detroit Pistons, 112-105, right on their own parquet floor.

Sam Hauser News / EssentiallySports / December 15