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On YouTubeBoston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 23
LeBron James endorses Jaylen Brown’s MVP case: “Nobody gave him a shot” 
Coming into the season, the Boston Celtics weren’t taken nearly as seriously as in recent years. The team was dismissed early and so, too, were Jaylen Brown’s chances of mounting a legitimate MVP case.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 23
What is the story of the Celtics season? Joe Mazzulla says it has yet to be written
LOS ANGELES — Jaylen Brown broke into a toothy grin as he chest-bumped Payton Pritchard at the center of Crypto.com arena, moments after Pritchard crossed up Austin Reaves en route to his sixth three-pointer of the night.
Payton Pritchard News / Hardwood Heroics / February 23
Payton Pritchard Gets Candid After 30-Point Masterclass: 'I Like to Dance With It'
Boston Celtics star Payton Pritchard had one of the best games of his career on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Pritchard came off the bench and torched the Lakers’ defense, finishing with 30 points on 66.7% shooting from deep.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / February 23
Celtics dominate Lakers in rivalry blowout
The rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers saw a new chapter unfold on Sunday. Unfortunately for fans, it wasn’t a close outing. The Celtics dismantled the Lakers 111-89, completing a season sweep of their historic rivals.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Jaylen Brown News / Hardwood Heroics / February 23
Jaylen Brown Reacts to Powerful MVP Endorsement From 4x NBA Champion: 'It’s an Honor'
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been playing like an MVP this season. Despite his efforts, however, Brown hasn’t been recognized as a legitimate candidate for the award.
Jayson Tatum News / Total Pro Sports / February 23
Jayson Tatum’s New Commercial Drops Subtle Hint About His Return to Celtics’ Starting Lineup
Many pundits have brushed off the Boston Celtics coming into the 2025-2026 season. Much of it is due to the expected lengthy absence of Jayson Tatum, who suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon in the 2025 postseason.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 22
LeBron James makes history twice in Lakers' loss to Celtics
On a historic day for LeBron James and the Lakers, Los Angeles fell to their rival Boston Celtics, 111-89.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / February 22
Brown, Pritchard lead Celtics' dominance over Lakers
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points with eight rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard added 30 points with eight assists and the visiting Boston Celtics continued their February surge with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22
Celtics’ Payton Pritchard breaks Jarred Vanderbilt ankles with nasty stepback
The Boston Celtics have come back from the All-Star break on something of a mission. They pummeled the Golden State Warriors in their first game after the break, and they are off to a solid start against the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / February 22
Celtics Jayson Tatum may be getting close, but he’s not saying so
The eye test says Jayson Tatum is getting close. Tatum himself keeps pumping the brakes. Tatum traveled with the Celtics on their West Coast swing and was on the floor for practice Saturday in Santa Monica.
Hugo Gonzalez News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 22
Why Hugo Gonzalez Will Eventually Be a Star for the Boston Celtics
Hugo Gonzalez’s stats don’t jump off the page. He’s averaging about nine points and eight rebounds in about 15 minutes per game. His shooting also isn’t great right now, hitting just 33% of his three-pointers.
NBA News / EasySportz / February 22
Lakers vs. Celtics: Luka and LeBron Look to Defend Home Court in Historic Rivalry
The NBA’s most historic rivalry takes center stage Sunday night as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Boston Celtics at crypto.com Arena. Boston enters at 36–19 and sitting near the top of the Eastern Conference, while the Lakers are 34–21 and firmly in the Western Conference playoff picture.
Jaylen Brown News / Total Apex Sports / February 21
Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown Getting MVP Buzz As NBA Season Heads Into Final Months
The Boston Celtics entered the 2025-26 season facing a mountain of adversity. With superstar Jayson Tatum sidelined due to an Achilles injury suffered in the previous playoffs and key veterans like Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis no longer on the roster, many expected a regression.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / February 19
Throwback: Robert Williams' dominant Celtics season
For today's Throwback Thursday we go back to the 2021-22 NBA season when Robert Williams made the leap to a bonafide elite starting NBA center. Time Lord
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / February 19
Celtics Signing John Tonje To 10-Day Deal
The Celtics will get back to the required roster minimum by converting two-way player John Tonje to a 10-day contract, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / February 16
Paul Pierce explains why he refused to leave Celtics after near-fatal 2000 stabbing incident
Pierce was 22 years old and still finding his place in the NBA when his life nearly fell apart in a single night.
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