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Larry Bird News / NBA Analysis Network / September 13

What Kareem Abdul-Jabbar famously said about Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics’ legend’s best attribute

Larry Bird is almost unanimously considered one of the best NBA players of all time. Unfortunately, some detractors have moved away from that view, but Kareem Abdul-Jabbar disagrees with those critics because he saw firsthand why Bird was a proven superstar.

Al Horford News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 13

Celtics Insider Provides Insight Into Al Horford's Expected Free Agent Departure

A Boston Celtics expert has recently unpacked fan favorite Al Horford's anticipated exit in free agency this offseason. For now, the former five-time All-Star and 2024 champ remains in a strange limbo, as he waits for the Golden State Warriors to resolve the fraught restricted free agency of embattled power forward Jonathan Kuminga.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 13

Celtics Send Love to Former Boston Center Dealing With Brain Tumor

The Boston Celtics are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. They have won the most championships of anyone in the league, mainly because of their star players.

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Former Celtics center continues to shine at EuroBasket · Sporting News

Celtics legend Paul Pierce shares thoughts on team’s disappointing playoff exit · Sporting News

Celtics' Jaylen Brown reveals reason for turning down Nike's offer, start own shoe brand · Sporting News

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43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Paul Pierce News / Fadeaway World / September 13

Paul Pierce Says Celtics Choked Against Knicks: 'Had Nothing To Do With Talent'

Paul Pierce isn’t giving the Knicks credit for knocking Boston out of the playoffs. Speaking in a chat with Heavy's Steve Bulpett, the Celtics legend argued that his former team collapsed on its own and insisted New York’s talent had nothing to do with the outcome.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / September 13

Three bold predictions for the 2026 Celtics

The Boston Celtics will have a revamped team heading into the 2026 season. With the losses of Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet, and Jayson Tatum, nobody truly knows what to expect.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 13

Celtics star airs frustrations with Boston's biggest criticism — and he's right

Boston quickly gained a reputation as a team that simply "shoots a lot of threes."

New Hall of Famer won't get his number retired by any team

Celtics predicted to make key change to offensive approach

The greatest NBA sixth men of all time

The 'NBA yearly playoff assist leaders since 2000' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 13

Projecting Celtics' New-Look Backcourt Rotation

The Boston Celtics made plenty to their roster this summer. They decided to trade two starters and let a couple of their key frontcourt reserves walk in free agency.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 13

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Credits Lakers Legend As Motivation for New Project

A Los Angeles Lakers legend inspired a Boston Celtics All-Star? Has hell frozen over? Nope, that's just the kind of influence 18-time All-Star former Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant had on Jaylen Brown's generation.

Anfernee Simons News / Celtics Life / September 13

Anfernee Simons makes debut at Auerbach Center

With Boston Celtics Media Day just eleven days away the players presence at the team's training facility is increasing. The Celtics' biggest name addition to the 2025-26 roster Anfernee Simons was hard at work yesterday at the Auerbach Center with his new teammates.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / September 13

Prayers go out to former Celtics center Jason Collins as he undergoes treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins who played for the Boston Celtics during the 2012-13 season is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor and his family released a statement via the NBA welcoming everyone's prayers and support.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 13

Jaylen Brown didn’t shut down playing for Hawks. What would a Celtics trade look like?

Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury has completely flipped the Boston Celtics’ script for the next few years. Before that, Boston was expected to be the dominant force in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / September 13

Who should start? (New staff roundtable)

We have new CelticsBlog writers we wanted to introduce you to! And what better way to get to know them than to get them writing? For this drill, I gave them a topic and you can see how each of them answered in their own unique way.

Rajon Rondo News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 13

Celtics Notes: Roster Raises Red Flags, First-Round Pick Could Break Out, Rajon Rondo Hall of Fame?

The Boston Celtics are nearing a regular season with a ton of roster uncertainty, and without superstar Jayson Tatum, there is no clear identity to the team.

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Derrick White News / Hardwood Heroics / September 12

'I Hate It' – Boston Celtics’ Derrick White Dispels the Notion That The Team Only Chucks Up Threes

The Boston Celtics have been notoriously branded as one of the most three-point-reliant teams in the NBA. However, Derrick White reiterates that this is far from the truth.

Rajon Rondo News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 12

Celtics’ Rajon Rondo Deserves to Be in Hall of Fame, Says NBA Analyst

Is Rajon Rondo a Hall of Famer? The former Boston Celtics All-Star point guard may have been on that trajectory prior to a fateful 2013 ACL tear, which effectively ended his reign as one of the elite players at that position.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 12

Celtics' Biggest Weakness Heading Into New Season Revealed by Insider

The Boston Celtics still think that they can compete next season despite the fact that they will have three new starters. One of the biggest problems is that they won't have their best player.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 12

Celtics' Recent First-Round Pick Could Break Out This Year, Says Insider

The Boston Celtics are going to look much different this season. They will have three new starters on the floor after the injury to Jayson Tatum and the trades shipping out Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 12

Celtics predicted to make key change to offensive approach

Under Joe Mazzulla, the Boston Celtics have implemented a five-out offense. That may change this season.

Celtics legend believes Jayson Tatum's injury made tough decisions easier

Jaylen Brown talks potentially playing for the hometown Atlanta Hawks

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Derrick White News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 11

Why Derrick White ‘hates’ 3-point criticism surrounding Celtics

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is a pretty calm guy. He’s never received a technical in his NBA career and manages to torch teams while remaining mild-mannered.

Jaylen Brown News / Hardwood Heroics / September 11

'I Don’t Like Compromising My Voice' – Boston Celtics Star Gets 100% Honest on Rejecting Nike’s $50 Million Offer

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown recently explained why he turned down a $50 million deal with Nike to start his own brand, 741 Performance, during a recent episode of the Big Tigger Morning Show.

Al Horford News / Fastbreak on SI / September 11

Former Celtics Star Still on NBA Free Agent Market

Al Horford is still patiently waiting to make his next move while on the NBA free agency market. At 39 years old, Horford can still bring plenty of value to a team in the right situation.