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Jayson Tatum’s Explosive Return Ignites Celtics’ Title Hopes as 1x champion Declares Them 'Finals-Ready'

Jayson Tatum just elevated the Boston Celtics‘ title hopes after he returned from his torn Achilles injury. Although he has only played five games, Tatum has fit seamlessly with the team.

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Steve Kerr explains Boston Celtics Silver Lining and Why He's 'Blown Away'

The Boston Celtics have exceeded everyone’s expectations this season. At this point, with 14 games left in the season, the surprise should be giving way to the simple understanding that this Celtics team is just, plain, good. But there's a lingering aftertaste to the sweetness of blowing past the expectations by this much.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 18

Three big questions ahead of Celtics-Warriors

Will Boston be ready to compete? This may sound like a dumb question, but there’s some merit to it. Will Boston be ready to compete against a Golden State team missing some of its biggest names?

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 18

Player Reaction To Nikola Vučević Trade Explains Why Celtics Exceed All Expectations

You don’t have to look around the league very hard to find teams where guys are upset about something and it affects their performance on the floor. Just look at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Julius Randle.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 18

On International Women’s Day, I remembered why I fell in love with basketball

BOSTON — It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when I realized I wasn’t very good at basketball. It may have been the first time I picked up the ball and watched

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 18

NBA Admits Celtics on Wrong End of 4 Missed Calls Against Suns

The March 16th duel between the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns featured some spectacular basketball as the Celtics won after a thrilling 112-120 final score.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / March 18

'Went to the Dentist the Next Day': Derrick White Recalls the Time He Glued His Tooth Back On During an NBA Game

The Boston Celtics have been one of the best stories in the NBA. Much of the credit for Boston’s phenomenal and surprising season has gone to head coach Joe Mazzulla and star forward Jaylen Brown.

Derrick White News / CelticsBlog / March 18

The Celtics are building an army of Derrick Whites

From the moment Derrick White joined the Celtics, there hasn’t been a more seamless fit alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. You could see it in his debut, when his first two plays created a layup and a dunk for the Jays.

Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / March 18

Jaylen Brown Names His All-Time Starting 5; Finally Includes The GOAT

Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown has shared many iterations of his all-time starting five before. In the past, Brown has remained consistent with his picks, though routinely snubbing Michael Jordan while doing so.

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / March 18

Jaylen Brown Gets Real on Sacrificing Amid Career Year to Make Room for Jayson Tatum

Keeping aside some bits of frustration, Jaylen Brown is in the middle of the most complete season of his career. The numbers reflect it, the role reflects it, but as the Boston Celtics move toward the postseason, Brown knows that sustaining success will require something less visible.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

3 Celtics 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness

As the 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament tips off, the eyes of the basketball world shift from the professional grind to the single-elimination theater.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 17

Injuries Sap Star Power, Emotional Reunion, from Celtics-Warriors game

What is usually a highly-anticipated game between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors is going to look like something closer to Jayson Tatum’s early-recovery scrimmage against the G League Celtics. If it wasn’t for the tanking Washington Wizards making sure they lost, the Wizards would be limping into Boston on a huge losing streak.

Luka Garza News / CelticsBlog / March 17

Luka Garza shares story that perfectly captures the Celtics season

HYDE PARK — A whole lot changed for the Celtics after the midseason trade deadline. It’s well-known that the team lost four players: Anfernee Simons, Xavier Tillman, Josh Minott, and Chris Boucher.

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NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 17

Celtics, Warriors matchup will be lacking several key stars

The Celtics will face an extremely shorthanded Golden State Warriors team on Wednesday night at TD Garden. Nikola Vucevic will miss his sixth straight game as he recovers from a right fing finger fracture he suffered last month, but the rest of the Celtics are available.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / March 17

'It’s Not Easy': Jaylen Brown Makes Feelings Clear After Jayson Tatum’s Return From Injury

When Jayson Tatum stepped back on the floor after months sidelined by injury, the Boston Celtics’ faithful exhaled, and then the real work began. Jaylen Brown, the breakout All-Star who’s shouldered the scoring load solo all season, now faces the classic conundrum: two alphas sharing one spotlight in a playoff race with no margin for error.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 17

Celtics vs. Suns: a possession battle, two different paths

The Celtics and the Suns met last night, and beyond the game itself, it was a good snapshot of how both teams have evolved over the past year. Not long ago, neither team was particularly effective on the offensive glass.

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Why Kendrick Perkins is stamping Celtics as Eastern Conference champion

On Monday evening, the Boston Celtics continued their winning ways with a narrow home win over the Phoenix Suns. The Celtics were led in this one by Jaylen Brown, who scored an efficient 41 points on the evening, while Jayson Tatum also continues to round into form amid his return from an Achilles tear.

Joe Mazzulla News / Hardwood Heroics / March 17

Joe Mazzulla Gets Real About Suns’ Challenge Despite Celtics’ 120-112 Statement Win

Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics had a 120-112 statement win against the Phoenix Suns on Monday. The Suns are a tough team that consistently plays their best defense, so the victory was hard-earned.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16

Celtics’ Derrick White completes rare defensive feat last done by Kevin Garnett

The Boston Celtics, long before Jayson Tatum returned from a lengthy absence due to a ruptured Achilles, were already a fierce team to contend against, thanks to the consistent two-way excellence of both Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / March 17

2024 Celtics Champ Luke Kornet Shares Why Joe Mazzulla Apologizing After Finals Game 4 Loss ‘Meant a Lot to Him’

The 2023-24 Boston Celtics side looked like they were destined to win the title. In the playoffs, after steamrolling through the Heat, Cavaliers, and Pacers, they took on a scary Dallas Mavericks side led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Celtics Still Planning Another Roster Move After Promoting Max Shulga and Inking Free Agent Big Man, What Do The Signings Meaning Going Forward?

The Boston Celtics have been the surprise of the NBA this season and are legit NBA title contenders with Jayson Tatum back in the fold. Still, the Celtics made a pair of roster moves to comply with NBA rules.

Max Shulga News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Celtics Promote Max Shulga To Standard Contract

The Celtics have officially promoted guard Max Shulga from a two-way deal to a standard contract, the team announced. The agreement runs through the end of next season, with the 2026-27 portion expected to be non-guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / March 15