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Jaylen Brown scored 32 points as the Boston Celtics slipped past host Philadelphia 109-108 on Friday in an NBA Cup matchup, handing the 76ers their first loss of the season.

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Celtics start march to NBA Cup with 109-108 win over 76ers

First win: check. First home win: check. First NBA Cup win: check. After a strong performance hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, the Celtics followed up that blowout win with a 109-108 squeaker over the 76ers in the City of Brotherly Love.

Hugo Gonzalez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

How Celtics rookie Hugo Gonzalez helped end the 76ers’ undefeated streak

It’s Halloween night, so it’s fitting that things almost got scary for the Boston Celtics. But instead of blowing a 24-point lead to the rival Philadelphia 76ers on Friday evening, the C’s held on for a 109-108 win and improved to 3-3 with some help from rookie Hugo Gonzalez.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 31

Celtics, 76ers Announce Starting Lineups for Friday NBA Cup Game

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers announced their starting lineups ahead of their opening Emirates NBA Cup game on Friday. The Celtics enter Friday's game on the back of two big wins after their 0-3 start to the season, and will look to keep moving in the right direction against their Atlantic Division rivals.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 31

Celtics’ slow start has fans re-evaluating expectations

The preseason seems like a long time ago now, doesn’t it? Except that we’re only just over a week into the NBA season. Things didn’t go as well as Celtics fans might have hoped, with the team dropping their first 3 games before winning the next two.

NBA News / The SportsRush / October 31

'He’s on the Scouting Report Now': Paul Pierce Is Sure Celtics Will Beat VJ Edgecombe and Sixers in NBA Cup Opener

Excitement for the 2025-26 NBA season continues to rise as the NBA Cup group stage games begin tonight with the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics kicking things off for Group B.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 31

Celtics Guard Predicted to Have Breakout 2025-26 Season

Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard is one of the few healthy meaningful holdovers left from the club's latest championship core.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 31

Celtics Film Round-Up: Weeks 1 & 2

Hey, all. Come on in. Kick your feet up and get comfortable. I’m glad you could make it. It’s time for the first edition of a recurring series where I’ll break down what I’m seeing on Celtics film.

NBA News / Celtics Life / October 31

Celtics Cavaliers recap

The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 125-105 in an unexpected but dominant victory.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 31

Parquet plays: 3-on-2s and 2-on-1s lead to 29 assists and 21 threes in win over Cavaliers

We can often get caught up in basketball terminology and the complicated intricacies of the Celtics offense. We’ve also oversimplified it, called it Mazzulla Ball, and said it was just about shooting threes.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 30

Celtics out to avenge loss, hand Sixers first defeat

The Philadelphia 76ers are already making last season feel like a distant memory. The Sixers aim to continue their unbeaten start to the season Friday when they host the Boston Celtics as part of the NBA Cup tournament.

Josh Minott News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 30

Celtics Offseason Addition Flourishing in Role and Loving His Time in Boston

Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott has taken a huge jump in his first season in Boston, and expressed how happy he is with his new home. The fourth-year forward has found an increased role in his new threads, featuring in four of the Celtics' five games this season and earning his first two NBA starts.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 30

Celtics Make Massive Decision on Future of Young Forward

The Boston Celtics are exercising the third-year team option on Baylor Scheierman's contract for next season, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. The Celtics selected Scheierman with the 30th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Celtics picking up 2026-27 option on Baylor Scheierman

The Celtics will exercise their team option on Baylor Scheierman‘s rookie scale contract for the 2026/27 season ahead of Friday’s deadline, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Celtics announcer Drew Carter drops wild line about Jaylen Brown’s hairline

Jaylen Brown isn’t even safe from his own team’s announcers. Drew Carter, the television play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports Boston, went viral for the wild line that he dropped on Wednesday about the Boston Celtics star Brown.

Anfernee Simons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Anfernee Simons hits Cavs with logo dagger

The Boston Celtics have rebounded from an 0-3 start to the season to win back-to-back games. The Celtics’ latest win came against the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that could emerge as a contender in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / October 29

Cavs out-muscled in clunker of loss to Celtics

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 125-105 road loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. … 1. It’s safe to say the Cavaliers did not bring their “A” game.

Charles Barkley News / The SportsRush / October 29

Charles Barkley Says Celtics Succeeding In 2025–26 Is 'Impossible' Following Major Offseason Clearout

For an organization as big as the Boston Celtics, there’s always a belief that they’ll pull off something special. Even with an Achilles injury to their main man, Jayson Tatum, fans continue to flock to TD Garden, hoping for wins one game at a time.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / October 29

Patrick Beverley and Jason Williams are convinced the Boston Celtics will achieve something despite 1-3 start

After starting the season 0-3, the Boston Celtics picked up their first win of the season over the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a much-needed win from a Boston Celtics team that has struggled mightily without their superstar Jayson Tatum, who is sidelined and recovering from an Achilles tear.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / October 29

Derrick White explains why he’s eager to see Josh Minott succeed with the Boston Celtics

Derrick White shared his thoughts on what Josh Minott adds to the Boston Celtics, following the forward’s move to Boston this offseason. Josh Minott’s arrival didn’t draw much attention during the summer, but there’s plenty of reason to believe he could end up as a valuable addition for the Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Jayson Tatum Ignores Celtics CEO’s Decision With Firm Stance on Injury Return

“I’m getting better every day, but I’m not able to play yet,” Jayson Tatum told SB Nation on Tuesday. The battle to come back in the Boston Celtics‘ #0 has been nothing but a test of patience.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 29

Bald don't lie: Jaylen Brown addresses hairline issues

Jaylen Brown's season began ignominiously when his Celtics lost their first three games — and his hair dye rubbed off on OG Anunoby. On Tuesday, he decided to do something about his hairline.

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Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28