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NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 5
'This Is Different': Sixers Explain Mindset Behind Celtics Comeback
The NBA playoffs are always tough and demanding. Either you become the first team to win four games out of seven, or you’re out of the race. But when you are down by 1-3, you need something special to turn things around.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 5
A Self-Inflicted Exit: Ranking the Reasons Behind the Boston Celtics’ Playoff Meltdown 
The story of the 2025-2026 Boston Celtics is a complicated one. A team that blew expectations out of the water after a 56-win season, that, fair or not, reset those expectations going into the playoffs.
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.
The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to score at least 20 points and haul in at least 15 rebounds in Game 7 of a postseason series since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Jaylen Brown News / AirJordanChronicles / May 5
What Shannon Sharpe Said About Jaylen Brown’s Shooting Decisions Could Spark Debate
After the Celtics gave away a 3-1 lead and were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7, Jaylen Brown highlighted Joel Embiid’s flopping as a factor in the loss.
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.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 5
From 'Gap Year' to Heartbreak: Why this Boston Celtics Season Was Still a Big Success
Expectations infiltrate our brains and rearrange our thoughts. They grow and shift, feeding on results to hypnotize us into anticipation of something that may never come. The expectations of the Boston Celtics coming into this past season started out pretty low.
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 / Stadium Rant / May 5
What’s Next For The Boston Celtics In The 2026 Offseason?
With the Boston Celtics’ season ending earlier than expected heading into the playoffs, we get to take an earlier look at what their offseason might include.
Brad Stevens News / CelticsBlog / May 5
Brad Stevens’ next move is to reload for another title run
Brad Stevens earned his Executive of the Year award by resetting his team’s roster financially while also fielding a squad of productive, overachieving, high effort players with high future potential.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 5
Stephen A. Smith Challenges Jaylen Brown Over Joel Embiid Flopping Comments
Jaylen Brown was not happy with how Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers was officiated. Just a day after the loss, Brown accused Joel Embiid of flopping, drawing sharp criticism from ESPN’s Stephen A.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 5
'There’s the Excuse': Draymond Green Takes Sides in Jaylen Brown–Joel Embiid Debate After Celtics Star’s Twitch Rant
Just a day after losing the first round series, Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown aired his frustration on his Twitch channel. It included a thorough review of Game 7 as he called out the referees for their officiating and even said 76ers Joel Embiid was flopping.
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.
Boston Celtics News / The Lead / May 4
Celtics Can’t Waste Their Depth Development
The 2025-26 Boston Celtics’ season collapsed in spectacular fashion. Perspective is everything, though; the fact that they were in a position to collapse speaks to how far they came from preseason expectations. For months, they were one of the league’s best stories — a hard-working, overachieving group.
Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / May 4
'Deserves to Be Formally Investigated': NBA Urged to Review Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Decision
Just last month, the NBA fined the Orlando Magic $25,000 after the organisation listed Anthony Black as “Out” ahead of their April game against the Detroit Pistons and then played him.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 4
Boston Celtics Offseason Primer: Free Agents, Draft, Salary Cap, Trades
After everything the Boston Celtics did this past season, it turned into a gap year after all. Everything they went through and accomplished is now information
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
2 players Celtics must trade after unbelievable 3-1 playoff series collapse vs. 76ers
This was a roller-coaster ride of a season for the Boston Celtics. Little was anticipated from head coach Joe Mazzulla’s team at the start of the year because the Celtics did not expect to have Jayson Tatum back this season after his Achilles tear suffered in last May’s playoffs against the New York Knicks.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 4
Stephen A. Smith Rips Jaylen Brown’s Joel Embiid Comments With Blunt Take After Celtics’ Collapse
The fallout from the Boston Celtics’ early playoff exit is still loud, and this time it’s not just coming from inside the locker room. After their first-round loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the conversation has shifted from breakdowns on the floor to blunt takes off it.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / May 4
Jaylen Brown Claims Officials Had “An Agenda” In Series With Sixers
Speaking Sunday on his Twitch stream, Celtics star Jaylen Brown accused officials of having “an agenda” against him during the first-round loss to Philadelphia, ESPN relays.
Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 4
Everything Jayson Tatum Said About His Knee, Rehab, Game 7, In His Exit Interview
Jayson Tatum held his exit interview on Sunday, the day after missing the Boston Celtics Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers with tightness in his left knee. Here’s everything he said, with additional analysis from me. “Yeah, just experienced some tightness back there.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Jaylen Brown blames referees’ ‘agenda’ against him after Celtics exit
Jaylen Brown is not going out quietly after the Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics star on Sunday was still not over his team’s Game 7 loss to the Sixers in front of a home crowd at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Report: Celtics could trade 1 surprising player this summer
A reckoning may be coming for the Boston Celtics. Celtics guard Derrick White could be a potential trade candidate this offseason, Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated reported on Sunday.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 3
Celtics' Jayson Tatum clarifies severity of left knee injury following Game 7 loss to 76ers
Tatum missed Game 7, which culminated in the Celtics suffering a rare playoff collapse.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / May 3
Similar to 2020, Celtics were an Al Horford away from advancing
Know some fans turned on Horford bc he chose to leave again. I’m sure Al was convinced by GS that they had a better chance at a title this yr than Boston in its “gap year.” That said I’m pretty confident we win this series with Al instead of Vucevic.
Joe Mazzulla News / HITC / May 3
Boston Celtics break unwanted 50-year record after Joe Mazzulla Game 7 gamble
Joe Mazzulla’s work this season should not be overlooked despite Boston’s playoff exit against the Philadelphia 76ers. He remains a strong Coach of the Year contender.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Everyone slammed Joe Mazzulla for his bizarre move that backfired in Game 7
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is drawing serious heat for an ill-fated decision with his team’s season on the line.
Joe Mazzulla News / Yardbarker / May 3
Five incredible 76ers-Celtics Game 7 stats: Joe Mazzulla's lineup gamble was massive misfire
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics played in the first of what we can only hope is three Eastern Conference Game 7 thrillers on Saturday, a 109-100 76ers win.
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