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Predicting The Celtics’ Starters’ Stat Lines For The 2026-27 NBA Season

The Boston Celtics are about to enter the 2026-27 season with a totally different look after moving on from Jaylen Brown and bringing in Paul George. Jayson Tatum is expected to return as an MVP-caliber star after missing most of last season, and Derrick White is still in his role as one of the league’s better two-way guards.

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Your burning questions before Celtics training camp

Celtics fans have questions. A lot of them. And after the offseason they just had, there’s plenty to talk about. Boston has already shown it can build a championship team, but what does this team need to do to get back to the top?

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / September 27

Scattered thoughts headed into Celtics training camp

Sometimes the sponge of my brain becomes oversaturated but none of the thoughts are developed enough for a full article. So I sop them up with a rag and wring them out into a bucket called “scattered thoughts” for the blog.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / September 27

NBA Analyst Names 6th Year Celtics Star as 'Most Underrated Player' in the League

The Boston Celtics entered last season expecting a step back. Instead, they finished 56-26 and secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Jaylen Brown carried much of the scoring burden with Jayson Tatum sidelined for most of the year.

Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz

The 'NBA 6th Man of the Year winners' quiz

Luka Garza News / CelticsBlog / September 27

Luka Garza aiming to improve defense

Joe Mazzulla spanned the globe this summer to spend time with his players, arriving in Spain, Portugal, Dallas and Omaha. His most remote happened 20 minutes south of Des Moines, Iowa.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / September 26

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla Cuts Ties After Pablo Torre’s Investigation Into Alleged Christian ‘Scam’

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has officially severed all ties with Life Surge, a Christian seminar organization facing intense public scrutiny over alleged predatory financial practices.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

1 Celtics player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp

The locker room heading into training camp is going to look different for the Boston Celtics, as for the first time since 2016, Jaylen Brown wouldn’t be around.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 25

Ranking Boston Celtics Players in Order of Importance This Upcoming Season

Boston Celtics training camp begins next week, and all of the theoretical concepts pitched while the leaves were still on the trees can be put to the test.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / September 24

4 Boston Celtics Players Who Might Be On The Trade Block During The Season

The Boston Celtics enter the 2026-27 season looking very different after trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for the aging Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / September 24

The Biggest Gambles in Celtics History

One could argue that 16 of Boston's 18 championships came from a trade or a draft pick that could have gone very wrong. Some of those moves paid off within a year, and one took more than a decade.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum link up with Paul George for golf outing

Jayson Tatum is getting one last break from the NBA grind before Boston Celtics training camp begins, and he spent it with some of his former teammates.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Joe Mazzulla gets a golden lesson from Michael Jordan

Who better to get basketball wisdom from than the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan? Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has spent part of his summer getting advice from the six-time NBA champion Jordan and Phil Jackson, too, according to former Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade backlash has Brad Stevens glad he’s an old man

A number of Boston Celtics fans can be forgiven for still scratching their heads after Jaylen Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers acquired Brown in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and there has been no dearth of backlash since the trade happened.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Michael Jordan Reveals Winning Secret to Celtics Coach Just Before New NBA Season

Michael Jordan has never needed much motivation to chase another win. He stepped away from basketball after the first three-peat, came back after about 17 months, and immediately looked like himself again.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 23

Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics, Betting Big On Jayson Tatum

You might not peg Brad Stevens for a big-time gambler, but there's no doubt his job makes him place some big bets. Having been at the forefront of the apron era, Stevens has had a head start on understanding the impacts of old thinking on the new system.

Joe Mazzulla News / Fadeaway World / September 22

Former NBA Champion Reveals Michael Jordan’s Advice To Joe Mazzulla: ‘I Acted Like I Never Won’

Brian Scalabrine, the former NBA champion, recently appeared on ‘The Starting Lineup’, a morning talk show on ‘SiriusXM NBA Radio’, where he revealed that the Celtics’ head coach, Joe Mazzulla, spent time with Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson this summer to learn about continued success and driving your hunger.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / September 22

NBA Preview: Celtics turn to Jayson Tatum after stunning Jaylen Brown trade

The Celtics spent years insisting they didn’t have to choose between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Then they chose. Boston’s stunning decision to send Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and a package of draft picks ended one of the NBA’s most successful partnerships.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / September 19

Celtics’ Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown trade: ‘It was inevitable’

Brad Stevens didn’t trade Jaylen Brown because Brown failed in Boston. He traded him because keeping the Celtics built around two maximum-salary, high-usage stars had become increasingly difficult.

Michael Sweetney News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Former Boston Celtics Forward Has Died

Former NBA big man Michael Sweetney, who had multiple brief stints with the Boston Celtics, has died at 43. Sweetney passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / September 18

‘It was inevitable’ – Brad Stevens opens up on what led to Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown

Brad Stevens has once again spoken on the departure of the Boston Celtics’ 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown. The five-time NBA All-Star was traded away from the Boston Celtics after ten years with the team.

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA Analysis Network / September 16

Kendrick Perkins says Boston Celtics never would have won NBA Championship in 2008 without one decision before season

Almost two decades on from the Boston Celtics’ title success in 2008, Kendrick Perkins has credited their preseason trip with the basis for their success.

Mike Conley News / Yardbarker / September 16

Celtics have a Conley temptation they should resist this season

Celtics have a Mike Conley temptation they should resist this season

Conley is on the final fringes of his career.

'Turned that corner': Paul George gives positive health update after joining Celtics

Reason for Mitchell Robinson missing his Celtics introduction has been revealed

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Reason for Mitchell Robinson missing his Celtics introduction has been revealed

Details have emerged about Mitchell Robinson’s seemingly mysterious absence this week. The new Boston Celtics center Robinson was supposed to be introduced by the team at a press conference on Tuesday.

Paul George News / Yardbarker / September 15

'Turned that corner': Paul George gives positive health update after joining Celtics

Father Time is, famously, undefeated. George, however, still believes he has a few rounds left in him.

Former Celtic criticizes George for 'nonsense' news conference

Mavs avoided a Jason Kidd problem Cooper Flagg couldn't afford to inherit

Warriors' interest in Devin Booker shows team's embarrassing trend

Report reveals which city is ahead in NBA expansion race

Commissioner Adam Silver: Historic Clippers penalties are 'final'

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / September 11

Celtics Sign, Waive Hank Morgan

The Celtics have signed and waived Hank Morgan, according to the NBA’s official transaction log. It’s unclear when Morgan first signed his contract with Boston, but he was released on Friday.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 7

Celtics adding Paul George could quietly save Derrick White from himself

If White returns to his old form on offense, that should be able to bridge the gap and help the team maintain its status as a contender.

Celtics hype ignores problems that could wreck their season

The 'NBA Playoff 3-pointer leaders' quiz

Jared Sullinger News / Celtics Life / September 7

Former Celtics forward Jared Sullinger retires from professional basketball

Jared Sullinger has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball at the age of 34. After completing a 14-year playing career spanning the NBA and elite international leagues, the former Boston Celtics forward is returning to his alma mater Ohio State University as the Director of Player Development.