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Celtics Re-Sign Ron Harper Jr. On Four-Year Contract

July 6: Harper has officially re-signed with the Celtics, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), Harper and the Celtics have amended the terms of their agreement since first striking a deal.

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76ers officially announce acquisition of Jaylen Brown from Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers officially unveiled their revamped roster Monday, completing the blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown while also confirming the signing of free-agent guard Anfernee Simons.

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The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA Finals leading scorers' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / July 6

Celtics owner admits 'fan' in him didn't like trading Jaylen Brown

Owner Bill Chisholm admitted the Celtics' front office worked hard to persuade him that trading Jaylen Brown was the best path to winning. "The fan in me," Chisholm said Monday in a joint press conference with team president Brad Stevens.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Brad Stevens reveals the biggest reason for the Jaylen Brown trade

Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens offered up a big hint regarding why he controversially chose to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Stevens admitted that the Celtics were concerned about having most of their salary cap tied up in Brown and Jayson Tatum.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / July 6

What the 'All-In/Close the deal' people are missing concerning the failed Giannis trade

A strong majority of NBA fans extremely undervalue future first round picks... until of course they are selected and start playing for their favorite teams.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

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The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

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Jaylen Brown News / Hoops Wire / July 6

Celtics, Sixers officially complete Jaylen Brown trade

The Jaylen Brown era in Boston has officially come to an end. The Celtics and 76ers finalized their blockbuster trade Monday after the NBA’s offseason moratorium expired, allowing both teams to formally announce the deal that sends Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for veteran forward Paul George and four draft picks.

Danny Green News / AirJordanChronicles / July 6

‘This Was a Bad Move’: Danny Green Sounds the Alarm on Celtics’ Future

The blockbuster trade involving Jaylen Brown has changed the future of the Boston Celtics. One former NBA champion made a bold statement on the move. Danny Green shared his honest reaction to the trade that sent the star wing away from Boston.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6

One big concern limited Jaylen Brown's trade value

The Celtics decision to trade Brown to the Sixers, and the return they got, raised plenty of eyebrows in the sports world.

Jayson Tatum's camp wasn't too happy with Jaylen Brown?

Nikola Vucevic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 5

Magic’s Nikola Vucevic fights tears in emotional national team retirement

Nikola Vucevic is starting a new chapter in his career after ending another one. Vucevic returned to the Orlando Magic on a one-year deal, hoping to have a productive campaign after a brief stop with the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / July 5

Celtics First-Rounder Chris Cenac Jr. Signs Rookie Deal

Former University of Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr. has signed his rookie scale contract with the Celtics, per the NBA’s transaction log. Boston selected the 19-year-old forward/center with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Baylor Scheierman News / Celtics Life / July 5

Baylor Scheierman 2025-2026 season and playoffs highlight reel

Baylor Scheierman carved out a solid rotational role for the Celtics during his second season in Boston. Scheierman averaged 18.6 minutes over 77 games, starting 20 of them.

Neemias Queta News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 6

Celtics Lock In Frontcourt Future as Queta Earns 4‑Year Extension

The Boston Celtics didn’t wait long to make their intentions clear: Neemias Queta is part of their future. After picking up his team option earlier in the week, the Celtics moved quickly to secure the 7‑footer with a fully guaranteed four‑year, $56 million extension, a deal that reflects both his rise and the franchise’s belief in what comes next.

Brad Stevens News / Hoops Wire / July 4

Gordon Hayward: Celtics’ Brad Stevens doesn’t overdo it with analytics

Celtics president Brad Stevens is taking plenty of flak for trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, but it may not all be about analytics. Or even if it is, Gordon Hayward doesn’t think Stevens overdoes it.

Neemias Queta News / Yardbarker / July 3

Celtics make under-the-radar quality move to retain Neemias Queta

In the aftermath of one of the most scrutinized trades in NBA history, the Boston Celtics made another move.

Celtics believe they already have Jaylen Brown's replacement

Jaylen Brown questions Celtics GM Brad Stevens in first stream after trade

One detail made Giannis Antetokounmpo reject the Celtics at the last minute

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / July 2

One detail made Giannis Antetokounmpo reject the Celtics at the last minute

It's still too early to tell how things will go down, but for now, there are valid reasons to believe the Celtics dropped the ball with their latest decisions.

Giannis Antetokounmpo could reunite with former All-Star teammate in Miami

Celtics undergoing confusing revamp with Jaylen Brown trade

Celtics rejected offers for Jayson Tatum before dealing Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown's big shots at Joel Embiid resurface after 76ers trade

Important piece of Knicks championship joining Eastern Conference rival

Celtics botch Jaylen Brown trade with catastrophic 76ers deal