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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

Celtics hand out 3-year contract extension to 2023 diamond in rough draft pick

The Boston Celtics have agreed to a new three-year, $16 million contract extension with forward Jordan Walsh that runs through the 2029-30 season. This new deal will begin during the 2027-28 season, after Boston exercised Walsh’s $2.4 million team option for the 2026-27 season.

Jordan Walsh News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Celtics, Jordan Walsh Agree To Three-Year Extension

The Celtics have agreed to sign forward Jordan Walsh to a three-year contract extension, according to reports from Chris Haynes of Amazon Prime and Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links).

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

2 hottest Chris Cenac Jr. overreactions from 2026 Celtics Summer League

The Boston Celtics shocked the rest of the NBA, their fans and their own players in the locker room when they traded All-Star Jaylen Brown to the archrival Philadelphia 76ers.

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Sources: Walsh, C's agree to 3-year, $15M deal · ESPN

NBA offseason grades for every East team: 76ers, Hornets ace moves, Celtics among many in C- range · CBSSports.com

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 22

This is the Wrong Time for the Boston Celtics to Sign Bradley Beal

A new rumor is circulating, according to Jake Fischer, that the Boston Celtics are a potential landing spot for free agent Bradley Beal. “I do think there’s some Miami interest there,” he said on a Bleacher Report live stream.

Bradley Beal News / CelticsBlog / July 22

Celtics linked to Bradley Beal; Is he worth it?

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

1 undrafted Celtics 2026 NBA Summer League star who could make roster

The Boston Celtics had an interesting offseason to say the least following a disappointing first-round exit in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. However, with the NBA Draft and Jaylen Brown drama behind them, the Celtics can begin taking stock of their 2026 NBA Summer League performance.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 21

Deep Dive: How Do the Boston Celtics Make Up For Jaylen Brown's Lost Production

Jaylen Brown had, by just about any measure, the best year of his career. He got legitimate MVP votes for the first time and just barely missed making first-team All-NBA.

Neemias Queta News / CelticsBlog / July 21

Neemias Queta—The Players in Green

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Why PJ Tucker believes Celtics won the Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade

PJ Tucker sees that the Boston Celtics gained an edge after trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George. Boston landed George and four draft picks from Philadelphia in exchange for Brown this summer.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / July 20

Chris Cenac Jr.’s Versatility In Summer League Shows Why Celtics Believe in Him

One word keeps following Chris Cenac Jr. everywhere he goes: Versatility. It was the first trait Cenac said he would bring to the Boston Celtics after they selected him 27th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 20

Boston Celtics Preseason Schedule, Times, TV Released, Including Games vs. Jaylen Brown, Sixers

The Boston Celtics released their 2026 preseason schedule on Monday morning, and as Brad Stevens hinted a couple of weeks ago, there are two games against Jaylen Brown and his new team, the Philadelphia 76ers. “These are not decisions you make in haste or in rush,” Stevens said back on July 6.

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NBA News / CelticsBlog / July 20

Summer League Player Grades

Las Vegas Summer League is the most wonderful time of the year. It’s a time when every dribble, rebound, and shot can mean as much or as little as the beholder wants.

Boston Celtics News / BodyBuildingBros / July 19

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Explains Why He Trains in MMA During NBA Season

Joe Mazzulla’s championship edge comes from an unlikely place. The youngest coach to win an NBA championship since Bill Russell in 1969 and one of the most decorated coaches has reasons to be different, and his off-court practices tell us all.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 19

Final Boston Celtics Summer League Grades and Evaluations

The Boston Celtics are on their way home from Las Vegas after a consolation game loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV.

Joe Mazzulla News / Celtics Life / July 18

Celtics rookies take 'Joe Mazzulla or ancient philosopher' test

Boston Celtics rookies Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell are quizzed by Molly Morrison whether quotes are from their new head coach Joe Mazzulla or an ancient philosopher:

Boston Celtics News / AirJordanChronicles / July 18

'It’s weird': Jayson Tatum breaks silence on Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade

No matter how much Jayson Tatum might want to rationalize Jaylen Brown’s trade, his reasoning will always fail in dealing with the “human element” part of the trade.

Chris Cenac News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

Chris Cenac Jr’s biggest red flag from 2026 Celtics Summer League

For years, the Boston Celtics’ championship aspirations revolved around a veteran core led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. That tended to leave younger players to develop patiently behind an established rotation.

Jayson Tatum News / The Spun / July 17

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Graphic For 'The Odyssey' Backfires In Brutal Fashion

The Boston Celtics may have set Jayson Tatum up for a ton of backlash this weekend. In honor of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" hitting theaters this weekend, the Celtics shared a graphic inspired by this epic fantasy film.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 16

Hugo Gonzalez put skills on display in Celtics' Summer League win

With the Boston Celtics expected to try to make up for the loss of Jaylen Brown by committee, the door is open for young players to earn more of an opportunity than they were initially expecting.

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Rudy Gobert News / Fadeaway World / July 15

Boston Celtics Failed Rudy Gobert Trade That Would Have Changed The NBA

In the aftermath of a brutal first-round playoff defeat, the Boston Celtics prepared for major roster changes. What followed was a roster overhaul, defined by the departure of their longtime swingman and Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 9