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Jaylen Brown Reaffirms Commitment To Celtics

Shortly after Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens addressed – and downplayed – rumors that Jaylen Brown is unhappy with the organization during his end-of-season press conference on Wednesday, Brown himself suggested on a Twitch live stream that claims of him being disgruntled in Boston aren’t accurate.

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Three big men that can help the Celtics

After exceeding expectations during the regular season, the Boston Celtics ultimately fell short, underperforming in a seven-game series loss to the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers. The disappointing end to the season brings renewed scrutiny to the roster, but it also shifts attention to the organization’s financial positioning.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 7

A ride on the Celtics-76ers rollercoaster

Well, we’re now several days removed from the end of the Boston Celtics season, and I think I’m finally ready to talk about it. First thoughts: It definitely still stings.

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The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The NBA began awarding the Defensive Player of the Year following the 1982-83 season. Since then, the award has been given out 42 times. How many of the 42 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The '20-pt., 15-reb., 5-block NBA games' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 7

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown shows respect for LeBron James after wild PTSD question

While they are not exactly considered rivals, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James have had their fair share of battles. It is natural for fans to pit them against each other because of the storied history of the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Jaylen Brown is reportedly frustrated with the Celtics

Jaylen Brown’s year of discontent continues. The Boston Celtics star Brown is unhappy with the the team, retired Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady claimed this week.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6

Jaylen Brown addresses $50,000 fine for Joel Embiid comments

Undoubtedly, the seven-game first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers got chippy. Certainly, that was the case between Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid.

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The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

Brad Stevens News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 6

Brad Stevens is Not Happy, and Has Blunt Assessment of Boston Celtics Playoff Failure

Brad Stevens put his iron fist inside a velvet glove and met with the media on Monday, giving direct and blunt assessment of this Boston Celtics team and its loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jaylen Brown News / Total Pro Sports / May 6

Celtics GM Breaks Silence on Growing Jaylen Brown Frustration Rumors

The Boston Celtics’ playoff journey took an unexpected turn this year, leaving fans stunned after a surprising first-round exit. As the dust settled from their Game 7 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, speculation swirled around Jaylen Brown’s future with the team.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / May 7

'Ready to Move On': Jaylen Brown’s Ex-Celtics Teammate Believes Star Wants to Leave Boston, Hints at Jayson Tatum Treatment

Another early playoff exit has reopened a conversation the Boston Celtics thought they had buried years ago. This time, though, the debate is not really about whether Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum can coexist on the court.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / May 6

Brad Stevens responds to Tracy McGrady's Jaylen Brown comments

Tracy McGrady is suggesting that Jaylen Brown has become frustrated with the Boston Celtics in the wake of their first-round playoff ouster.

Notable update emerges on Joe Mazzulla's future after playoff choke

Jason Kidd's future could be in doubt after Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri

Warriors linked to new potential replacement for Steve Kerr

Giannis Antetokounmpo's brothers are turning off one interested team

Draymond Green takes unbelievable shot at Charles Barkley's career

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 6

Why Hugo Gonzalez is a 'Critical Piece' of Celtics future, according to Brad Stevens

The Boston Celtics playoff flameout will very clearly be a sore subject in Boston for a little while, but there are still a lot of important things that

Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6

Notable update emerges on Joe Mazzulla's future after playoff choke

The Boston Celtics still have more screenings of “The Town” in their future. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is expected to remain in his position despite the team’s playoff choke, Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reported this week.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / May 5

LeBron James, Jayson Tatum show support for Caitlin Clark before WNBA tipoff

The 2026 WNBA regular season starts on Friday, marking the league's 30th season.

Caitlin Clark just got another huge win off the court

Caitlin Clark reveals she's taken a Fever rookie under her wing

Caitlin Clark could be in line for massive payday after Fever's big decision

Bill Simmons News / The Spun / May 5

Bill Simmons Assigns Blame For Celtics' First Round Playoff Loss

Like many NBA fans, Bill Simmons is still trying to process the Boston Celtics' stunning first-round playoff elimination. The Celtics entered the postseason as favorites to win the Eastern Conference behind a healthy Jayson Tatum, and they jumped to a 3-1 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers with a pair of blowout victories.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 3