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Boston Celtics Trading Anfernee Simons to Chicago

According to ESPN, the Boston Celtics are trading Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls for Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick. The trade comes as a bit of a surprise considering past rumors that the Celtics rejected offers for Vucevic and Simons’ great recent stretch of play.

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Celtics, Bulls To Swap Anfernee Simons, Nikola Vucevic

The Celtics and Bulls have reached an agreement on a trade that will send guard Anfernee Simons to Chicago and center Nikola Vucevic to Boston, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

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Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 3

Jaylen Brown Named Eastern Conference Player of the Month

Jaylen Brown has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January. Brown averaged 29.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists Brown is having a career-year, with 26th 30-point games, which is on pace to break Jayson Tatum’s record of 42.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 3

How Boston Celtics Could Be Impacted At NBA Trade Deadline, Even If They Don't Do Anything

The NBA Trade Deadline is often full of surprises. The Celtics seem to be trending towards a relatively quiet deadline, with a move on the fringes more likely than anything big. But there's always room for a surprise, and we’re starting to see that happen this year.

Jaylen Brown News / CelticsBlog / February 3

Jaylen Brown is building a Celtics legacy that has nothing to do with basketball

ROXBURY — Hundreds of middle and high schoolers (and their parents) inundated the Yawkeye Boys and Girls Club on a freezing-cold Saturday in Roxbury. On one floor, representatives from dozens of higher education institutions provided pamphlets regarding the educational opportunities available to neighborhood boys and girls.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 3

Shhhh, but the Celtics are getting better

The record doesn’t exactly show it, but Boston has been improving all year. After starting 11-9 through October and November, they steamrolled through December at 9-3, and slogged through a road-heavy January 10-6.

Anfernee Simons News / Hoops Wire / February 2

NBA Rumors: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Sixers, Andre Drummond, Spurs

The Celtics are not being pushed to cut corners. Sources tell Brett Siegel of Clutch Points that ownership has not applied pressure on president of basketball operations Brad Stevens to reduce the luxury tax bill ahead of the deadline.

Jayson Tatum News / Stadium Rant / February 2

If You Read Between The Lines, Jayson Tatum May Be Suggesting Adjusted Role In Return To Celtics

Don’t let recent reporting get you down when it comes to speculation as to whether or not Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum will return to action this season.

Anfernee Simons News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Mock Trade Has Celtics Adding 2 Key Nets Players in Exchange for Anfernee Simons

The Boston Celtics have been a surprise team in the NBA this season as they currently sit third in the Eastern Conference standings with a 31-18 record.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / February 2

Paul Pierce had a lot to say after Caitlin Clark’s Payton Pritchard embarrassment

Paul Pierce did not hold back after Caitlin Clark appeared visibly unimpressed by a comparison that linked her game to Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 2

Boston Celtics NBA Trade Deadline Tracker: Rumors, Targets, and Updates

The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, and while things seem quiet for the Celtics, we all know this is where Brad Stevens does his best work. The Celtics are active and trying to make a move, but what that move is remains a mystery. I'm here to keep you updated.

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Jaylen Brown News / Bleacher Report / February 2

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Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 2

Boston Celtics win over Milwaukee is proof of concept for Joe Mazzulla

Joe Mazzulla knew right away what his team’s weaknesses would be, and what he would need them to do to overcome them. The biggest problem for Boston was their rebounding.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown weighs legacy after inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic win

BOSTON — The history of the Boston Celtics hangs in the rafters of TD Garden and is deeply embedded in the parquet floor. But, those inanimate objects don’t quite do it justice.

Boston Celtics News / EasySportz / February 1

Celtics Stay Elite Without Their Star: Boston’s Resilience in 2025–26

The Boston Celtics have spent much of the 2025–26 season answering a question few expected to ask: Can this team remain a contender without its franchise cornerstone?

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 1

Loss to Celtics another example of why Bucks should trade Antetokounmpo

Loss to Celtics another example of why Bucks should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before deadline

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Bucks may be shooting themselves in the foot with asking price for Giannis Antetokounmpo

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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / February 1

Inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic: Celtics take down Bucks

The NBA held its inaugural Pioneers Classic (75th anniversary) today in a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics. For the game, the players wore special patches on their jerseys, new warm-up shirts, and the winner received a special trophy.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / February 1

Jaylen Brown returns to drop 30 in Celtics' rout of Bucks

Jaylen Brown returned after a one-game absence and had 30 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 107-79 triumph over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

Baylor Scheierman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 31

Celtics’ Baylor Scheierman reveals why he always draws ire of opposing benches after win over Kings

BOSTON — Boston Celtics wing Baylor Scheierman doesn’t have the typical origins of the modern NBA player. He hails from a small city in Nebraska, a state that’s only produced 21 other NBAers.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Celtics To Use Trade Asset To Add Double-Double Behemoth?

The Boston Celtics are surprisingly second in the Eastern Conference. They are looking to take advantage of it. The Celtics have trade exceptions they can use to add Nikola Vucevic in a low-risk, high-reward trade.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 31

Celtics’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario amid surprise season

Expectations weren’t necessarily low for the Boston Celtics heading into the 2025-26 campaign. They may be without Jayson Tatum, who’s still recovering

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / January 31

4x All-Star Reminds Jayson Tatum the Worst as Celtics HC Drops Injury Return Update

The Boston Celtics have been one of the biggest surprises of the season. Despite losing most of their championship core via trades, free agency, and Jayson Tatum’s injury, the team has emerged as a powerhouse in the Eastern Conference, raising questions about the forward’s return, which seemed earlier than initially thought.

Payton Pritchard News / Field Level Media / January 30

Payton Pritchard, Celtics steamroll floundering Kings

Payton Pritchard tossed in a game-high 29 points and Neemias Queta had 10 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-93 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Friday night.