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The Boston Celtics Lost, But Jayson Tatum Was The Biggest Winner of the Night

The Boston Celtics Lost, But Jayson Tatum Was The Biggest Winner of the Night

There isn’t much new for Jayson Tatum in basketball anymore. He’s been around long enough to have seen just about everything by now. But Thursday night in New York was different.  Tatum was nervous.  “This was a big moment, big hurdle for me,” Tatum said after the Boston Celtics loss to the Knicks.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 9

Knicks down Celtics in wild finish, 112-106

The Boston Celtics traveled to New York to play the Knickerbockers for their 79th game of the season. Boston needed just a single win to secure a second place birth in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sounds off on MVP case that’s more than just numbers

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sounds off on MVP case that’s more than just numbers

Jaylen Brown has been in the conversation for the MVP Award throughout the course of the 2025-26 NBA season. The Boston Celtics revealed his thoughts on potentially getting the annual award.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Final Injury Report for Celtics-Knicks: Will Jaylen Brown, Derrick White Play?

Final Injury Report for Celtics-Knicks: Will Jaylen Brown, Derrick White Play?

The Boston Celtics are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the New York Knicks in an Eastern Conference showdown. Boston enters Thursday’s game with a 54-25 record after defeating the Charlotte Hornets at home on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / April 9
Jaylen Brown Turned to Laird Hamilton for Extreme Training Method That Pushed His Limits

Jaylen Brown Turned to Laird Hamilton for Extreme Training Method That Pushed His Limits

When Jaylen Brown talks about leveling up, he’s not just hitting the weight room. He’s going deeper, literally. The Boston Celtics star, who recently fell under the spotlight after Brandon Ingram’s postgame moment, has been chasing an edge that most players won’t even touch, blending skill work with extreme conditioning.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 9
Exploring the Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumor to See if it Makes Sense for Boston Celtics

Exploring the Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumor to See if it Makes Sense for Boston Celtics

The last thing a team needs heading into the playoffs is rumors surrounding a star player and a trade that would completely remake a team.  A new batch comes from a recent interview Giannis Antetokounmpo gave the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which included some high praise for Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla.

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The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 39 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 39 can you name in five minutes?

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / April 9
Celtics rule out star G Jaylen Brown vs. Knicks

Celtics rule out star G Jaylen Brown vs. Knicks

The Boston Celtics will be without star guard Jaylen Brown on Thursday as they vie to clinch the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference against the host New York Knicks.

NBA News / Yardbarker
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Derrick White News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Celtics Get Derrick White Injury Update Ahead of Knicks Game

Celtics Get Derrick White Injury Update Ahead of Knicks Game

The Boston Celtics have continued to improve since the return of Jayson Tatum, but heading into Thursday’s road matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, they have multiple players listed as questionable on the injury report.

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The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
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 The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz
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 The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9
Derrick White’s Joe Mazzulla revelation proves he’s a true sicko

Derrick White’s Joe Mazzulla revelation proves he’s a true sicko

It’s been quite a season for the Boston Celtics. They are the second-best team in the East at 54-25, and Derrick White has been their defensive anchor.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9
Insider dumps cold water on Celtics trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Insider dumps cold water on Celtics trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Are the Boston Celtics a team to watch in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes? Not right now, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Although fans

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Why Boston Celtics Will Win East, Advance to NBA Finals

Why Boston Celtics Will Win East, Advance to NBA Finals

To some degree, Jaylen Brown will not like reading praise about the Boston Celtics. “I like when my back is against the wall,” Brown said during a road trip to Los Angeles earlier this season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hardwood Heroics / April 9
NBA Insider Debunks Boston Celtics Report About Rumored Interest on Acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA Insider Debunks Boston Celtics Report About Rumored Interest on Acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Boston Celtics were surprisingly named as a potential suitor for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is currently at odds with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, NBA insider Chris Haynes is apparently not buying it.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 8
Four Boston Celtics Starters Listed As 'Questionable' vs. New York Knicks Thursday

Four Boston Celtics Starters Listed As 'Questionable' vs. New York Knicks Thursday

One day after having a completely clean injury report for the first time this season, the Boston Celtics have a fairly lengthy one ahead of their matchup

Jordan Walsh News / The Lead / April 8
Jordan Walsh Embodies Celtics’ ‘Stay Ready’ Mindset

Jordan Walsh Embodies Celtics’ ‘Stay Ready’ Mindset

Earning consistent playing time under Joe Mazzulla is not easy. In his first few seasons as head coach of the Boston Celtics, he maintained strict rotations.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / April 8
What Joe Mazzulla had to say after Giannis Antetokounmpo praised his Celtics’ culture

What Joe Mazzulla had to say after Giannis Antetokounmpo praised his Celtics’ culture

Joe Mazzulla has responded after Giannis Antetokounmpo openly praised the Boston Celtics’ culture, highlighting what he believes truly drives success in the NBA.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 8
A Triggering Experience Awaits Jayson Tatum, and it's Another Mental Hurdle to Clear

A Triggering Experience Awaits Jayson Tatum, and it's Another Mental Hurdle to Clear

Jayson Tatum’s return from a torn Achilles has gone almost perfectly. He’s averaging 21.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, numbers that just about any Boston Celtics fans would have signed up for 10 months ago.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / April 8
For The Boston Celtics, Now Is Not The Time To Celebrate — But Let’s Celebrate

For The Boston Celtics, Now Is Not The Time To Celebrate — But Let’s Celebrate

By no means is it time to celebrate. Nobody’s looking, though, so let’s celebrate just a little. The Boston Celtics are headed to the playoffs. To be clear, making it to the playoffs in and of itself is nothing to write home about — especially in this city.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / April 8
Joe Mazzulla Reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Comments on Celtics’ Mentality, Says Players Are 'Greatest Gift'

Joe Mazzulla Reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Comments on Celtics’ Mentality, Says Players Are 'Greatest Gift'

Joe Mazzulla instantly reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s cryptic message! When asked about the Bucks’ superstar’s praise, Mazzulla chose not to fuel the narrative.

Brad Stevens News / The Spun / April 7
Will Brad Stevens Return To College Basketball? Here's What He Said

Will Brad Stevens Return To College Basketball? Here's What He Said

It seems like Brad Stevens is constantly mentioned as a potential candidate for the top coaching jobs in college hoops, and yet, he continues to run basketball operations for the Boston Celtics.

Nikola Vucevic News / Field Level Media / April 6
Celtics looking to integrate Nikola Vucevic against surging Hornets

Celtics looking to integrate Nikola Vucevic against surging Hornets

Although this is the final week of the NBA regular season, the Boston Celtics still have at least one significant thing to iron out entering Tuesday's game against the visiting Charlotte Hornets: making sure Nikola Vucevic fits comfortably into the rotation before the playoffs begin.

Ron Harper News / Celtics Life / April 5
Celtics sign Ron Harper Jr. to NBA contract

Celtics sign Ron Harper Jr. to NBA contract

The Celtics who were required to get back up to fourteen players on their roster have signed Ron Harper Jr. to a new two year NBA contract. It's two years by name, but of course there are only five games remaining in the NBA season for this year.

Nikola Vucevic News / Hoops Rumors / April 5
Nikola Vucevic To Return Sunday For Celtics

Nikola Vucevic To Return Sunday For Celtics

Veteran center Nikola Vucevic will return to action in Sunday’s game vs. Toronto, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed to reporters, including Jay King of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Ron Harper News / Hoops Rumors / April 4
Celtics To Sign Ron Harper Jr. To Two-Year Deal

Celtics To Sign Ron Harper Jr. To Two-Year Deal

The Celtics will sign Ron Harper Jr. to a two-year contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (Twitter link). Harper, who is currently on a two-way deal, has played 26 games for the Celtics this season, after spending the previous three years with the Raptors and Pistons.

Robert Parish News / Yardbarker / April 1
Hall of Famer sends message to legends criticizing today's stars

NBA Hall of Famer Robert Parish sends clear message to legends criticizing today's stars

A lot of former players have issues with how the game has changed, and it usually circles back to physicality.

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