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Jaylen Brown misses buzzer beater: Six reasons why the Boston Celtics lost in Detroit

DETROIT --- The Celtics and Pistons engaged in a terminally slow slugfest that featured multiple reviews and an incredible amount of foul calls, on top of the usually slow pace of a national TV game’s extended breaks.

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Jaylen Brown and Isaiah Stewart Receive Double Technicals After Early Shoving Match

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and Detroit Pistons enforcer Isaiah Stewart are at it again. With the Pistons surging and the Celtics surprisingly playing well sans Jayson Tatum, these two teams are seemingly reviving their decades-old rivalry.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

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Jayson Tatum News / Hardwood Heroics / January 20

Jayson Tatum Rehab Update Brings Hope, Yet Celtics Coach Delivers Candid Response

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum isn’t expected to play in the 2025-26 NBA season. The organization wants Tatum to rehab from his torn Achilles tendon throughout the entire campaign.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Jaylen Brown’s A+ MVP candidacy and other Celtics grades midway through 2025-26 season

Halfway through the 2024-25 regular season, the Boston Celtics were 29-12 and doing what was expected of them. The C’s were just six months removed from winning it all and had hopes of repeating as champions given their nearly identical roster.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 19

3 big questions ahead of Celtics-Pistons

Can Boston cut into Detroit’s lead? At the start of the season, most fans expected Boston to be middle of the pack due to Jayson Tatum’s injury and the offseason losses of Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet, Al Horford and Jrue Holiday.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 19

Jaylen Brown named All-Star starter for first time in his career

DETROIT -- Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was named to his fifth All-Star team on Monday, and for the first time in his career, he will be a starter.

Joe Mazzulla News / Scoop B / January 19

The Anchor in the Noise: Why Joe Mazzulla Leans on Ecclesiastes to Navigate the Celtics’ Season

In the pressure cooker of the NBA, where every possession is scrutinized and every post-game press conference is dissected for clicks, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla remains an anomaly.

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 19

Overthinking the Celtics season so far

What is the meaning of life? Is it to constantly pursue new goals, to push ourselves towards our best possible selves? Is it to contemplate the horrors of the indifferent universe in the face of mass human suffering?

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / January 19

The Mazzulla puzzulla

On Saturday night, the Celtics had a historic first half in what might have been the best offensive showing of Mazzulla Ball. Per NBC Sports Boston’s Dick Lipe, their 82 points at halftime against the Hawks — 52 in the second quarter alone — was their highest total since thrashing Golden State two years ago.

Anfernee Simons News / Hoops Wire / January 19

Celtics’ Anfernee Simons quietly building trade stock

The Celtics may have learned something Thursday night, and it came from a place they were not necessarily expecting. Anfernee Simons delivered his best game of the season in a 119-114 win over the Miami Heat, pouring in 39 points and completely taking over the fourth quarter.

Sam Hauser News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 18

Video Breakdown: How Sam Hauser got open to flirt with a Boston Celtics shooting record

DETROIT -- Sam Hauser is an elite 3-point shooter. Sure, he’s gone through some slumps, but teams know that once he gets going, it’s hard to shut his water

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 18

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals spicy secret ingredient to career season

The Boston Celtics had a lot of turnover coming into the season, and with the injury to Jayson Tatum, many thought they would have a down year. The opposite has happened, as the Celtics are currently 26-15 and the No.

Sam Hauser News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 18

Celtics’ Sam Hauser makes history with 21 3PA, but he also blows historic opportunity

On Saturday evening, the Boston Celtics continued their winning ways with a blowout road win over the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 132-106. Amazingly, this game was not nearly as close as the final score suggested, with Atlanta outscoring Boston by 17 points in the final frame in order to get the deficit to 26.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / January 17

'He Checks a Lot of Boxes' – Boston Celtics Urged to Consider Trading for 'Perfect' $58.7 Million Center by Insider

The Boston Celtics have been linked to numerous trade rumors involving some of the NBA’s marquee big men, as many analysts believe that they’re one star away from being legitimate title contenders once again.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Five Reasons Why The Celtics Won’t Land Jaren Jackson Jr.

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have surprised even their most ardent supporters. They currently sit third with a 25–15 record. With Jayson Tatum’s return on the horizon, the Celtics have been linked with Jaren Jackson Jr.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 15

Boston Celtics Storm Back To Beat Miami Heat In Eastern Conference Matchup

Thursday night in Miami looked like it was going to be one of those nights for the Boston Celtics. You know the ones—where the rim looks shrinking-small, the other team can’t miss, and the energy just feels flat.

Anfernee Simons News / Yardbarker / January 16

Anfernee Simons rallies Celtics past Heat with historic performance off bench

The Boston Celtics trailed by as many as 19 to the Miami Heat on Thursday night, and still managed to come away victorious with a 119-114 comeback win.

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Spurs make dramatic cuts after loss to Thunder

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DeMar DeRozan leading the Kings back from the dead

Grizzlies’ asking price for Ja Morant is revealed

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / January 15

Throwback Thursday: Tiny Archibald

For today's throwback we have a Hall of Famer and a Boston Celtics champion. Nate "Tiny" Archibald's NBA career (1970-1984) was legendary and was marked by incredible scoring and playmaking, making him the only player to lead the league in both points and assists in the same season (1972-73) with the Kansas City Kings.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / January 14

What Moves Can the Celtics Make Ahead of Trade Deadline?

As the NBA trade deadline (Feb. 5) looms closer every day, more rosters will begin to shake up. It’s both an exciting and nerve-racking time for fans. Some are eager for their team to trade for the final missing piece, while others are desperately begging for their favorite player not to be moved.

Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / January 13

Joe Mazzulla used the same 2-word answer for his entire postgame press conference

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was not happy with the officiating in Monday’s 98-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers, and he spent his entire postgame press conference making that clear.

Pascal Siakam News / Yardbarker / January 12

What tank? Pacers shock Celtics for third straight win

Five days ago, the Indiana Pacers were the NBA's worst team. After shocking the Boston Celtics Monday night, they've moved to second-worst — and they're gaining on the Sacramento Kings.

Celtics star Jaylen Brown went off on NBA referees

NBA fines Jaylen Brown after ripping officials

Ex-NBA Defensive Player of the Year could be traded at the deadline

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