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Boston Celtics surprisingly aren't missing a beat without Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics surprisingly aren't missing a beat without Jaylen Brown

This summer, the Boston Celtics made a highly polarizing trade when they sent Jaylen Brown to their Atlantic Division rivals, the Philadelphia 76ers, in exchange for Paul George and draft picks.

Jayson Tatum News / CelticsBlog / November 7

Jayson Tatum admits Charlotte ‘feels like home’ after NBA Cup masterclass

Despite being hundreds of miles away from Boston, Jayson Tatum had no trouble feeling at ease in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday night. For a moment, the Spectrum Center even began to sound like TD Garden.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / November 7

Takeaways from a Celtics 3-point blitz in a buzzy win over the Hornets

Maybe it was because it was an NBA Cup game. Maybe it was because Jayson Tatum was visiting his old stomping grounds. Maybe it was because the Celtics caught fire from 3.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 7

Celtics’ beatdown of Hornets all but guarantees that they’ll advance in the NBA Cup

Friday’s win over the Hornets was every Celtics fans’ dream. Boston took an early lead and instead of letting Charlotte back into the game, they continued put the beatdown on the Hornets until they were up by as many as 46 points.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / November 7
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is giving defenses more than his scoring to worry about

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is giving defenses more than his scoring to worry about

Jayson Tatum scored 34 points in three quarters Friday. The Hornets probably would have preferred that he stick to shooting. He also handed out nine assists, giving the Celtics the kind of offensive direction that matters well beyond a blowout against a struggling opponent.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 7

Why Joe Mazzulla hugged Neemias Queta instead of yelling at him in win over Hornets

CHARLOTTE — Early in the third quarter of the Celtics’ 119-80 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Joe Mazzulla called a timeout and walked over to Neemias Queta.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7
Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla gives props to Jayson Tatum for taking great shots vs. Hornets

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla gives props to Jayson Tatum for taking great shots vs. Hornets

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics were firing on all cylinders against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, and head coach Joe Mazzulla had nothing but praise for his star forward’s shot selection.

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Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7
 Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance
Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
 Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
 Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
 Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
Jayson Tatum News / Field Level Media / November 6
Jayson Tatum nets 34 as Celtics thrash anemic Hornets

Jayson Tatum nets 34 as Celtics thrash anemic Hornets

Well-rested Jayson Tatum tallied 34 points in a stellar outing as the Boston Celtics blew out the host Charlotte Hornets 119-80 on Friday night. Derrick White notched 18 points and Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score 12 points for the Celtics, who were buoyed by a 40-point first quarter.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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 / CelticsBlog / November 6

Celtics make another starting lineup shakeup against the Hornets

CHARLOTTE — The Celtics will start Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Paul George, Jayson Tatum, and Neemias Queta when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 6
Celtics Look to Pile On Shorthanded Hornets: Starters, Injury Report and a Prediction

Celtics Look to Pile On Shorthanded Hornets: Starters, Injury Report and a Prediction

The Boston Celtics continue their NBA Cup group schedule Friday in Charlotte. The Hornets have lost five straight, and are dealing with a bunch of injuries.  Records: Celtics 6-2 (5-0 home, 1-2 road); Hornets 3-6 (2-3 home, 1-3 road)  Tip-off: 7:00 p.m.

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 The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz
Jordan Walsh News / CelticsBlog / November 6

Jordan Walsh reflects on his “okay” start to the season

CHARLOTTE — Jordan Walsh isn’t thrilled with his start to the season. The 22-year-old has played double-digit minutes in every game and has been tasked with guarding the opposing team’s best players, as is customary.

Luka Garza News / CelticsBlog / November 6

Luka Garza is making life easier for the Celtics

Hours before the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks faced off Wednesday night, Luka Garza was already getting to work. He joined the team’s Stay Ready crew, warming up alongside Mitchell Robinson and Jordan Walsh while his father, Frank, watched from courtside near the baseline.

Paul George News / HITC / November 6
‘We actually need’: Paul George tells Boston Celtics teammate he needs to do more

‘We actually need’: Paul George tells Boston Celtics teammate he needs to do more

Paul George has had a great start to life with the Boston Celtics, but the same can’t be said about every new player in the franchise. The Celtics signed Mitchell Robinson as a free agent after his championship-winning season with the New York Knicks, and a lot was expected of him.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / November 5

Celtics could be without key player vs Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — The Celtics could be without Payton Pritchard when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Pritchard exited Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Buckets in the third quarter due to a right eye abrasian.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / November 5
The Celtics' owners gave Boston Children's Hospital $200 million, inspired by one owner's $100 million pledge

The Celtics' owners gave Boston Children's Hospital $200 million, inspired by one owner's $100 million pledge

A personal commitment from longtime Celtics minority owner Rob Hale helped spark one of the largest philanthropic efforts in Boston sports history. Hale

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 5
Celtics Visit Hornets in NBA Cup Group Play Friday

Celtics Visit Hornets in NBA Cup Group Play Friday

The Boston Celtics visit the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. EST Friday in an NBA Cup group-stage game in Charlotte. Boston is 6-2 and ranks third in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
Joe Mazzulla reveals Paul George’s ‘extreme’ importance to Celtics’ identity

Joe Mazzulla reveals Paul George’s ‘extreme’ importance to Celtics’ identity

The Boston Celtics were without Jayson Tatum for their Wednesday night contest against the Milwaukee Bucks — with Tatum getting the day off for rest purposes.

Chris Boucher News / Hoops Rumors / November 4
Chris Boucher Joining Shanghai Sharks

Chris Boucher Joining Shanghai Sharks

Former NBA big man Chris Boucher is joining the Shanghai Sharks, according to Chinese basketball reporter Zhang Duo (Twitter link) and the Chinese Basketball Association (Instagram link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 2
Jayson Tatum enhances Celtics legacy, matches franchise legends

Jayson Tatum enhances Celtics legacy, matches franchise legends

He's currently averaging 28.3 points, 7.7 assists and 6.0 rebounds while leading the Celtics to a 5-1 team record. 

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Payton Pritchard News / thePeachBasket / November 2
Pritchard’s 30-Point Charge Powers Celtics Past Bulls, 125–111

Pritchard’s 30-Point Charge Powers Celtics Past Bulls, 125–111

The Boston Celtics came away with a 125-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls, using a standout scoring performance from Payton Pritchard and a strong all-around contribution from Jayson Tatum to secure their fourth win of the season.

Wyc Grousbeck News / Athlon Sports / November 1
In 2002, Wyc Grousbeck paid $360 million for the Boston Celtics; in 2025, he sold it in a deal valuing the team at $6.1 billion

In 2002, Wyc Grousbeck paid $360 million for the Boston Celtics; in 2025, he sold it in a deal valuing the team at $6.1 billion

Boston’s basketball history includes decades of championship banners, but the franchise’s business story took a new turn when Wyc Grousbeck led a group of investors into ownership.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Celtics Exercise Options On Scheierman, Gonzalez

Celtics Exercise Options On Scheierman, Gonzalez

The Celtics have exercised their rookie scale team options on wings Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez for the 2027/28 season, per RealGM’s log of official NBA transactions.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / October 29
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla using AI to question his own coaching habits

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla using AI to question his own coaching habits

Joe Mazzulla has found another way to review his work. Basically, he’s asking artificial intelligence whether he spent practice doing what he said the Celtics needed to do.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 28
Celtics Note: Carter, Pritchard, Tatum, Brown

Celtics Note: Carter, Pritchard, Tatum, Brown

Devin Carter has rejoined the Celtics after a bout of mononucleosis had kept him sidelined for the start of the season, Bobby Manning reports for CLNS Media (via Twitter).

Mikal Bridges News / Yardbarker / October 26
Mikal Bridges' shooting woes doom Knicks to 0-3 start

Mikal Bridges' shooting woes doom Knicks to 0-3 start

The defending champion New York Knicks have lost their first three games of the season by 19 total points. It hasn't helped that their starting small forward has put up only 10 points all season.

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