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Celtics Offseason Addition Flourishing in Role and Loving His Time in Boston

Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott has taken a huge jump in his first season in Boston, and expressed how happy he is with his new home. The fourth-year forward has found an increased role in his new threads, featuring in four of the Celtics' five games this season and earning his first two NBA starts.

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Celtics Make Massive Decision on Future of Young Forward

The Boston Celtics are exercising the third-year team option on Baylor Scheierman's contract for next season, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. The Celtics selected Scheierman with the 30th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Celtics picking up 2026-27 option on Baylor Scheierman

The Celtics will exercise their team option on Baylor Scheierman‘s rookie scale contract for the 2026/27 season ahead of Friday’s deadline, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Celtics Around the Web

Celtics 6-foot-7 sharpshooting forward sets impressive league-wide record · Sporting News

Celtics lead NBA this season in surprising defensive stat despite rough start · Sporting News

Celtics' Sam Hauser needed just a quarter to make NBA history · Sporting News

Anfernee Simons named ‘realistic’ trade target for Nets by NBA analyst · Sporting News

Payton Pritchard News / CelticsBlog / October 30

Celtics have developed a new facilitator

In the Boston Celtics season opener, they lost a heartbreaker to the Philadelphia 76ers, a one-point loss in which Payton Pritchard wasn’t able to convert on either of the two game-winning shot attempts he had.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown confirms LeBron James call about hairline after announcer’s Turkey roast

The Boston Celtics have to live life without Jayson Tatum this season, and so far, it feels like they’re managing the best they can. At the same time, they’re still trying to enjoy the season, and that’s what it looks like Jaylen Brown is doing.

Jaylen Brown News / CelticsBlog / October 30

Jaylen Brown Sets the Tone Against the Cavs

The Celtics secured their first signature win of the 2025–26 season on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. While there’s plenty of credit to go around, the victory was driven by the Celtics’ leader, Jaylen Brown.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 30

10 takeaways as Celtics overcome Cavaliers

For the second straight game, Joe chose to roll with a starting lineup of Pritchard, White, Brown, Minott, and Queta as the Celtics hosted the Cavs at TD Garden.

Josh Minott News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Celtics’ Josh Minott’s message after Cavs win will earn him more fans

The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-105 to secure their second straight victory. After stumbling to a 0-3 start, the Celtics have found their footing with Josh Minott emerging as a key player in the turnaround.

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / October 30

“You gotta make that choice”: Celtics committed to Joe Mazzulla’s vision vs. Cavs — and it paid off

Maybe the Celtics have much more in the tank than their first three games suggested — much, much more. Boston’s 0-3 start to the season quickly drew doubt surrounding the team’s frontcourt, offseason, and overall ability to compete without Jayson Tatum.

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Celtics announcer Drew Carter drops wild line about Jaylen Brown’s hairline

Jaylen Brown isn’t even safe from his own team’s announcers. Drew Carter, the television play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports Boston, went viral for the wild line that he dropped on Wednesday about the Boston Celtics star Brown.

Anfernee Simons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Anfernee Simons hits Cavs with logo dagger

The Boston Celtics have rebounded from an 0-3 start to the season to win back-to-back games. The Celtics’ latest win came against the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that could emerge as a contender in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / October 29

Cavs out-muscled in clunker of loss to Celtics

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 125-105 road loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. … 1. It’s safe to say the Cavaliers did not bring their “A” game.

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / October 29

Jaylen Brown, Celtics pull away from Cavaliers

Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 30 points and Josh Minott had 11 points and 14 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 125-105 Wednesday night.

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Charles Barkley News / The SportsRush / October 29

Charles Barkley Says Celtics Succeeding In 2025–26 Is 'Impossible' Following Major Offseason Clearout

For an organization as big as the Boston Celtics, there’s always a belief that they’ll pull off something special. Even with an Achilles injury to their main man, Jayson Tatum, fans continue to flock to TD Garden, hoping for wins one game at a time.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / October 29

Patrick Beverley and Jason Williams are convinced the Boston Celtics will achieve something despite 1-3 start

After starting the season 0-3, the Boston Celtics picked up their first win of the season over the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a much-needed win from a Boston Celtics team that has struggled mightily without their superstar Jayson Tatum, who is sidelined and recovering from an Achilles tear.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / October 29

Derrick White explains why he’s eager to see Josh Minott succeed with the Boston Celtics

Derrick White shared his thoughts on what Josh Minott adds to the Boston Celtics, following the forward’s move to Boston this offseason. Josh Minott’s arrival didn’t draw much attention during the summer, but there’s plenty of reason to believe he could end up as a valuable addition for the Celtics.

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Jayson Tatum Ignores Celtics CEO’s Decision With Firm Stance on Injury Return

“I’m getting better every day, but I’m not able to play yet,” Jayson Tatum told SB Nation on Tuesday. The battle to come back in the Boston Celtics‘ #0 has been nothing but a test of patience.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 29

Bald don't lie: Jaylen Brown addresses hairline issues

Jaylen Brown's season began ignominiously when his Celtics lost their first three games — and his hair dye rubbed off on OG Anunoby. On Tuesday, he decided to do something about his hairline.

Celtics face key question amid worst start in 12 years

Celtics rout Pelicans for first win of season

NBA insider pours cold water on Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James trade rumors

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Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 28

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Predicted to Return This Season

While much can be said about the Celtics' 1-3 start to the season, one thing is clear: they are missing six-time All-Star forward Jayson Tatum. While Jaylen

NBA News / The SportsRush / October 28

'Deandre Jordan Was On the Street 4 Days Ago': Joe Mazzulla Is Livid At Celtics Allowing DJ To Dunk On Them

Among the players who had to work hard to find a team over the off-season was DeAndre Jordan. He ultimately landed a spot with the New Orleans Pelicans, but his highlight moment against the mighty Boston Celtics was not on anyone’s bingo card, least of all Joe Mazzulla’s.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 27

Celtics rout Pelicans for first win of season

Anfernee Simons scored 25 points to lead six Boston double-figure scorers and the visiting Celtics got their first victory of the season by defeating the winless New Orleans Pelicans 122-90 on Monday night.

Anfernee Simons News / NBA Analysis Network / October 27

Boston Celtics told to promote Anfernee Simons and drop star, ‘put him back on the bench’

The Boston Celtics are looking for answers after an 0-3 start to their season. The Boston Celtics were expected to take a step back this season with Jayson Tatum sidelined with a ruptured right Achilles tendon, but this likely isn’t how they envisioned their season to start.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / October 27

3 Potential Solutions For Celtics Amid 0-3 Start

The Boston Celtics are dismal 0-3 to start the season and there’s not just one reason why. Their team defense is problematic, as evidenced by their defensive rating (116.6, 20th in the NBA).

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 27