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The Celtics defeated the Wizards 136-107 to get back on track after a 2-game skid, putting them at 4-5 on the season. Once again, the Celtics gave up a big quarter defensively, allowing the Wizards to score 37 points in the first quarter.

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Celtics Film Round-Up: Week 3

We’re back again. It’s been a strange week of Celtics basketball; frustrating losses, Jaylen Brown’s scoring, Jaylen Brown’s hair, things of this nature.

Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / November 7

Rick Ross Calls Out Jaylen Brown And His Barber

Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown has become the subject of many jokes on social media following his recurring issues with his spray-on hairline. Although Brown attempted to address the matter by passing it off as a joke, claiming it was AI-generated content in a recent tweet, it is abundantly clear that fans aren’t buying it.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 7

Honey, the Celtics shrunk their lineup

Prior to Boston’s 136-107 runaway win over the Wizards on Wednesday night, the Celtics had utilized a true small ball lineup combination two times for a grand total of seven minutes.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / November 7

Jaylen Brown had amazing response after his fake hairline claimed another victim

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown is dodging accountability after his fake hairline struck again on Wednesday night. Brown went viral for the wrong reasons last month when his fake hairline rubbed off on New York Knicks star OG Anunoby’s white jersey during a live game.

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / November 6

Jaylen Brown, Josh Minott propel Celtics into 2-game visit to Magic

The Boston Celtics tip off a three-game road trip on Friday night with the first of two consecutive games against the Orlando Magic. Friday's game is an NBA Cup Group B game, while Sunday's contest will not have that distinction.

RJ Luis News / CelticsBlog / November 6

Former St. John’s star waived by Maine Celtics, will undergo surgery

The Maine Celtics have unveiled their 2025-2026 roster, and there’s one notable omission: former St. John star RJ Luis. Luis was on a two-way contract with the Celtics at training camp and joined the Celtics’ G League affiliate after being waived by the Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / November 6

Celtics Rising: Why Boston Still Matters in NBA Futures Conversations

Picture Credit When Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon during last season’s playoff run, many assumed the Boston Celtics’ upcoming season was effectively over.

Payton Pritchard News / CelticsBlog / November 6

Payton Pritchard isn’t discouraged by his shooting slump. Instead, he’s finding a new “bread and butter”

Payton Pritchard hasn’t quite looked like himself lately, and that’s OK. The reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year, poised to make his latest career leap with increased responsibility as one of the top-3 premier scorers in the 2025-26 Celtics lineup, hasn’t been able to rely on his greatest offensive strength: his 3-point shot.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / November 6

10 takeaways from the Celtics rout of the Wizards

After one of the ugliest losses in recent memory, the Boston Celtics got a much needed get-right win vs the Washington Wizards 136-107 in TD Garden. Here are 10 takeaways from the win: Call him The Grave Digger, The Energy Shifter, or just JB, no matter the name; he was unstoppable tonight.

Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / November 6

Jaylen Brown Responds To Fake Hairline Allegations After Latest Incident

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has received a lot of attention recently for his receding hairline. While several have joked about this, including commentators during games, Brown hasn’t explicitly responded to the allegations of using spray-on hair – until now.

Jaylen Brown News / Hardwood Heroics / November 6

'He Could Really be a Good Player in This League' – Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown is a Big Believer in the Team’s Newest Starter

The Boston Celtics returned to winning ways, following a 136-107 rout of the Washington Wizards. In the said match, Josh Minott had his best game as a pro.

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The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

Anfernee Simons News / HITC / November 6

Anfernee Simons shares his honest reaction to being traded to the Boston Celtics

Anfernee Simons is still settling into life with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics brought Simons over from the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade that sent Jrue Holiday the other way.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 6

The unsung hero of the Celtics’ fourth win was getting DNPs last week

BOSTON — It’s been an up-and-down start to the season for the Boston Celtics so far, who dropped their first three games of the season and entered Tuesday night riding another two-game losing streak.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / November 6

Jaylen Brown reaches a level no Celtics player ever has before

While most experts are busy dismissing the Boston Celtics' chances to contend this season, Jaylen Brown is busy ignoring that noise and making history.

Alex Sarr making a much-needed leap for Wizards in year two

Knicks offense starting to gel under new head coach Mike Brown

Cooper Flagg's absurd dunk should give Mavs hope for life after Luka Doncic

Klay Thompson gets demoted by Mavs

Another rival team has been linked to Grizzlies' Ja Morant in trade rumors

Congressional committee, NBA officials met to talk gambling scandal

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5

Jaylen Brown claims another victim with his fake hairline

Jaylen Brown is quickly turning into the worst supervillain of all-time. The Boston Celtics star forward Brown once again drew attention during Wednesday’s game versus the Washington Wizards because of his fake hairline.

Neemias Queta News / NBA Analysis Network / November 5

How Neemias Queta is quietly making big impact for Boston Celtics, despite low scoring numbers

The Boston Celtics management’s decision to take a gap year this season might prove highly beneficial for Neemias Queta’s development. With centers Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet all departing in the same offseason, Queta finally secured consistent playing time.

Derrick White News / Fadeaway World / November 5

Derrick White Plays Below Expectations In First 8 Games; Ranked As Celtics’ Top Trade Asset

The start of this 2025-26 NBA season hasn’t quite gone according to plan for Boston Celtics guard Derrick White. With Jayson Tatum on the sidelines and the likes of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis no longer on the team, White was expected to step up his game, and he has failed in that quest so far.

Payton Pritchard News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Are The Boston Celtics Making a Mistake Starting Payton Pritchard?

The Boston Celtics turbulent start to the season has created questions surrounding the reigning Sixth Man of the Year: Payton Pritchard. Can he handle the burden of scoring for a Celtics team missing their best scorer?

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / November 4

Celtics' State, Willie Green's Future Among NBA's 3 Biggest Questions

The 2025-2026 NBA season hasn’t been short of entertaining, but there are some questions in the early stages of the year. While some scenarios playing out are expected, such as the Oklahoma City Thunder going unbeaten through seven games so far, other situations have required more attention.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 3

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Explains Why He Still Travels with Boston Despite Injury

Although he may not play a single second this season, Boston Celtics six-time All-Star power forward Jayson Tatum can still be seen riding pine every game and cheering on his teammates.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 2

Will Celtics actually miss playoffs? This overreaction is premature

The whispers started early. A 1-3 start from a recent champion is enough to get the hot-take machines running, and the Boston Celtics, the NBA’s model of consistency over the last decade, suddenly found themselves at the center of a ridiculous question: Are the Celtics really in danger of missing the playoffs?

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 2