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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.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least six three-pointers in an NBA Finals game can you name in five minutes?

The '25 points in less than 30 minutes' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / June 11

Celtics not showing signs of shopping Jaylen Brown

Despite ongoing speculation linking the Celtics to potential superstar trade scenarios, there appears to be little evidence that they want to move Jaylen Brown.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA Analysis Network / June 11

The Boston Celtics are still haunting the Giannis Antetokounmpo conversation

The most revealing part of the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors has little to do with Miami wanting him. Everybody knew that already. What stands out is that Boston keeps showing up anyway.

NBA News / HITC / June 11

Bill Simmons confirms Celtics are in talks to hijack Giannis Antetokounmpo trade with the Heat

Bill Simmons has shifted the narrative around Boston’s pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and that could spell trouble for Miami. The Heat have been seen as the frontrunners, with Antetokounmpo repeatedly linked to South Beach and the Bucks expected to resolve his future before the NBA Draft.

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / June 11

Report: Boston Celtics May Be Re-Emerging as a Serious Threat in the Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes

The Boston Celtics might be playing some tricks on the Miami Heat. Despite the thrilling action of the NBA Finals sending fans into a frenzy, it is very hard to ignore the buzz around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Jaylen Brown News / Total Pro Sports / June 10

Latest Report Throws Cold Water on Growing Jaylen Brown Trade Speculation

Whenever the Boston Celtics’ name popped up in the trade discussion, Jaylen Brown was almost immediately in the whole proposal. But while most other trade

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 10

Boston Celtics Could Benefit From Giannis Antetokounmpo Deal Without Trading For Him

Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be on the verge of getting traded, with the consensus believing he’ll be gone by the NBA draft, and that the Miami Heat are the leaders to acquire him. This puts the Milwaukee Bucks squarely in rebuilding mode.

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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 10

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reacts to Trae Young’s bold claim about East takeover

Jaylen Brown is no stranger to criticism. The Boston Celtics star has been arguably one of the most talked-about players in the league for quite a long time now.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 9

NBA Rumors: Celtics, Nikola Vucevic, Knicks, Landry Shamet, Nets

Celtics Celtics veteran center Nikola Vucevic appears headed for free agency and quite possibly a new team. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, league observers consider it highly likely that Vucevic changes addresses again this offseason after finishing the season with the Celtics.

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.

Nikola Vucevic News / Fadeaway World / June 8

4 Potential Landing Spots For Nikola Vucevic In Free Agency

Although the NBA playoffs are still underway, many teams have already turned their gaze toward the next season. With an opportunity to make roster improvements, several teams may view the offseason favorably once the free agency window opens.

Brad Stevens News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 5

One Element That Could Make This Summer a Little More Interesting for Brad Stevens

Brad Stevens has been running the Boston Celtics for five years, and he’s gone through a lot of changes in that time. He hired Ime Udoka and then suspended and fired him after his scandal.

Jayson Tatum News / Celtics Life / June 1

Jayson Tatum 2025-2026 season and playoffs highlight reel

Jayson Tatum’s 2025-2026 season was defined by his early comeback from his Achilles tendon rupture during last year's playoffs. Tatum missed 66 regular-season games, making his triumphant return on March 6th.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 29

Does a Boston Celtics Reunion with Robert Williams III Make Sense?

If there's one thing Boston Celtics fans love more than anything, it’s contemplating reunions with former players. Anfernee Simons had a nice stint with Boston last season and now there are a fair amount of people pushing to get him back.

Joe Mazzulla News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

How many NBA Coach of the Year winners since the 1979-80 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Joe Mazzulla News / Yardbarker / May 26

Joe Mazzulla joins distinguished group of Celtics coaches after winning COTY

Few have coached the Boston Celtics, and even fewer have won Coach of the Year with the storied franchise.

Jaylen Brown gives a theory on why he did not make All-NBA First Team

Three teams interested in trading for Jaylen Brown

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

Payton Pritchard News / Celtics Life / May 26

Payton Pritchard 2025-2026 season and playoffs highlight reel

Payton Pritchard had a career-best 2025-26 season for the Boston Celtics, establishing versatility in himself to thrive as either a vital starter and primary playmaker or pivotal 6th man.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / May 25

Celtics Eliminated: How Boston’s Core Players Influenced Their 2026 Playoff Run

Source As the 2026 NBA postseason came to a disappointing end for the Boston Celtics, attention quickly shifted toward how the franchise’s core players shaped the team’s playoff journey.