Joe Mazzulla had high praise for one of his Boston Celtics players who has shown a lot of improvement, and even reminded him of his passion. Joe Mazzulla has a tall task ahead of him as he tries to coach the Boston Celtics through a difficult season where they don’t contend for an NBA championship.
BOSTON — Xavier Tillman has repeatedly told reporters that he’s feeling much, much better. He’s down 12 pounds, is no longer dealing with knee swelling, and is eyeing a career season on a Celtics team that is lacking proven frontcourt options.
The Celtics preseason finale was a fun one. After taking a big lead late, the Celtics let the game slip away before Xavier Tillman Sr. saved the day with a game winning floater over the Raptors.
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for the Boston Celtics, the universe decided to laugh maniacally and throw another wrench into their already sputtering engine.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
BOSTON — Boston Celtics skipper Joe Mazzulla did not have the luxury of a normal start to his head coaching career. After former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was dismissed from his post due to his involvement in an improper relationship just days before the start of training camp, Mazzulla was asked to step up as the interim head coach.
The Boston Celtics are just one week away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics have had a busy offseason, trading away both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday as they prepare for (most likely) a full season without injured star Jayson Tatum.
The Celtics will have an open two-way roster spot heading into their final preseason contest tonight. Boston has waived rookie forward RJ Luis Jr. ahead of its matchup against Toronto, per NBA insider Michael Scotto.
The Boston Celtics sent a message to former star guard Malcolm Brogdon, who announced his sudden retirement from the NBA on Wednesday. More news: Celtics’ Anfernee Simons Gets Honest on Adjusting to Bench Role "Congrats and best of luck in retirement to 2023 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon," the Celtics wrote on X.
The Boston Celtics will play in their final preseason game on Wednesday when they take on their division rivals, the Toronto Raptors. More news: Celtics’
A lot of changes have come for the Boston Celtics this year. GM Brad Stevens made a plethora of moves this offseason to retool and make some bets on future production.
The Boston Celtics will soon begin their 2025-26 season, and it will be one to forget. Actually, it depends on who you ask. More news: Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Doesn’t Hold Back on Players Needing to Stay Ready Many are pessimistic about the Celtics this season, while others are optimistic about their chances.
The Boston Celtics have revamped their lineup considerably from the championship core that brought them a 64-18 record and a title in 2023-24 and a 61-21 finish and the East's No.
Last season's NBA All-Star Game was won by a veteran-heavy team featuring Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and other long-time veterans, but there's a passel of promising young players — and a few less-young players — ready to join them.
The Boston Celtics’ coaching staff had a preseason game against the media on Tuesday, and it did not go well for the assembled reporters. Celtics writer Taylor Snow shared a video on X Tuesday that showed a clip from the game.
The Boston Celtics are not projected as favorites in the 2025-26 season, but they have built a competitive roster. Team president Brad Stevens parted ways with the older players, but he made some shrewd signings that could pay off.
The Cavaliers didn’t bring their starters to Boston, and it showed. With nearly every regular resting, Cleveland’s young group ran into a Celtics team that looked ready for opening night.
Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks as he works to come back from a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot, the team announced in a press release.
The Boston Celtics were poised to dominate the 2025–26 NBA season, but everything changed with Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
After the 2024 Championship win, the Boston Celtics are unable to find a stable ground. Last season, they slipped in the playoffs against the New York Knicks, also lost Jayson Tatum.
It has been less than five months since Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles, but the Boston Celtics star appears to be making excellent progress with his rehab.