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Bill Simmons raves about ‘jaw-dropping’ Boston Celtics star who has proved his credentials

The Boston Celtics appear to be treating this season as a gap year following Jayson Tatum’s injury. The team is currently navigating the season without Tatum, in addition to losing former All-Star caliber contributors in Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Al Horford.

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Celtics suffer frustrating 113-105 loss to Nets

The Celtics came into Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Brooklyn Nets with some swagger. They had won 3 in a row and looked like they were ready to turn a corner.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 21

Anfernee Simons and Mazzulla Ball

Anfernee Simons’ usage and minutes in the 2025–26 NBA season have been inconsistent. For a player making $25 million who averaged 32.9 minutes per game over the past four years and is still only 26, it’s unusual for his role to fluctuate this much.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 21

Celtics Film Round-Up: Week 5

Finally, the Celtics received reprieve this past week. A hectic start to the season has taken its toll, and the boys in green were rewarded with only two games over the past nine days.

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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 21

Three things to look for as the suddenly surging Celtics try to secure their fourth straight win

Don’t look now, but the Celtics have quietly won three straight, are above .500 for the first time and are firmly in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Hugo Gonzalez News / CelticsBlog / November 21

What does Boston need from Hugo Gonzalez this year?

Hugo Gonzalez, the Boston Celtics first-round draft selection from this year, is in an interesting position. Being their sole rookie this year, the team is likely ready to invest heavily in his development.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Jaylen Brown Makes Marcus Smart Request During Celtics Season

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics secured their third-straight win on Tuesday, jumping to 8-7 on the 2025-26 NBA season, their first winning record, after taking down Michael Porter Jr.

Jayson Tatum News / Fadeaway World / November 20

Celtics No Longer Feared Around NBA Amid Jayson Tatum’s Injury And Full Roster Gutting

The Boston Celtics have gone from one of the NBA’s most intimidating opponents to a team that no longer inspires the same level of fear. Around the league, scouts, coaches, and front office executives are shaking their heads at how quickly the franchise has slipped from contender status.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / November 20

Self-critical Jaylen Brown, Celtics go for another win vs. Nets

Jaylen Brown is hoping to rebound from a 29-point performance in his last game when the Boston Celtics complete a home-and-home series against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

Which Celtics Signing Stands Out After First Month Of Basketball?

The Boston Celtics are showing their depth in the opening thirty days of basketball. Despite losing veterans like Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Jrue Holiday, the Celtics’ offseason signings are holding their own.

Luka Garza News / Celtics Life / November 20

Luke Garza discusses joining the Celtics and life threatening surgery during collegiate years

Back in 2018 Luka Garza had a life-threatening surgery to remove a nearly 10-pound benign cyst from his abdomen that was pressing on his spleen. The cyst grew over time, and the surgery was considered life-threatening because there was a risk of his spleen rupturing if the cyst ruptured, which could have been fatal.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 19

Celtics Reunite with Former Superstar Isaiah Thomas After Bitter Trade Divorce

The Boston Celtics have had many household and essential players who have played a role in what they've become today. The Celtics are arguably the best franchise not only in all of basketball but also in all of sports.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / November 19

The 25/26 Boston Celtics Are “Better & Worse” Than Stats Suggest

The 2025-26 Boston Celtics are a strange team. That’s not to suggest that fans expected much more of the NBA’s most winningest franchise 14 games into the regular season.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Boston Celtics Pull Away From Nets to Win Third Game in a Row and Move to 8-7 on the Season

It hasn’t been the seamless start to the season for the Boston Celtics, and the Boston faithful might have scripted in their minds. An 0-3 stumble out of the gate, followed by a recovery, then another dip—it’s been a season of fits and starts.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 18

Celtics move above .500 with victory over Nets

Jaylen Brown scored 23 of his 29 points in the second half as the Boston Celtics did enough in the fourth quarter and moved above .500 for the first time this season with a 113-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night in New York.

Joe Mazzulla News / Bleacher Report / November 18

Watch: Joe Mazzulla struggles with defining ‘fun’ (via @CelticsCLNS)

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 18

3 Celtics Ruled Out Ahead of Nets Game

The Boston Celtics are enjoying a bill of relatively clean health, as just three players are listed as out on the team's injury report ahead of their bout against the Brooklyn Nets.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Celtics rumors: Boston named as intriguing team scouring for trade opportunities, but there’s a problem

It’s still early in the NBA season, but that doesn’t mean that there can’t be any trade rumors going around already. With injuries affecting teams, there’s a chance that they could be looking for deals, and there are some players that could be shopped around.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 17

Nets searching for first home victory as Celtics come calling

Jaylen Brown is enjoying a fast start to the season and is starting to get some help from Payton Pritchard and Derrick White. All three made massive contributions to the Celtics getting to .500 on Sunday, and Boston is hoping to see more of the same in Tuesday night's visit to the Brooklyn Nets, who are winless at home.

Ron Harper News / Ball Exclusives / November 17

5x NBA champion Ron Harper goes off on today’s NBA

If you ask young fans, today’s NBA is considered the greatest version of basketball in the league’s history. When you ask older fans, they disagree, wholeheartedly.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 17

Celtics Free Agent Signing Took 12,000 More Practice Shots Than Any Other NBA Player Last Year

Despite averaging just over 14 minutes per game so far during his first season with the Boston Celtics, forward Luka Garza's work ethic has stood out to his head coach.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 17

Celtics Win a Close One at Home Against the Clippers 121-118

It was a game that had no business being this close for the Boston Celtics. A nail-biter that felt ripped from the pages of a Hollywood script, leaving the TD Garden faithful breathless and the Los Angeles Clippers wondering what might have been.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / November 17

Derrick White’s Candid Admission On Jayson Tatum’s Constant Sideline Presence

Jayson Tatum’s injury in the 2025 NBA playoffs spilled milk over the Boston Celtics’ plans for the 2025-26 season. With a team’s star player effectively ruled out for the whole campaign, there’s little they can dream about.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / November 9

Reviewing the 2026 Celtics through 10 games

We are 10 games into the 2025-2026 season, and the Celtics currently stand at 4-6, good for the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. So far, the Celtics have played around expectations.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / November 9

Josh Minott: Brad Stevens’ Hidden Gem

Ten games into the season, the Boston Celtics find themselves sitting one spot outside of the play-in tournament at the 11th seed. Following the potential season-ending Achilles tear to Jayson Tatum, the Celtics entered the season with tempered expectations compared to recent years of championship aspirations.

Josh Minott News / The Lead / November 8

The Boston Celtics Should Extend Josh Minott

Josh Minott, who is set for a $2.8 million team option for the 2026-27 season, needs to be extended for the long term. After never starting a game in his first three seasons with Minnesota, Minott has been in the starting lineup 75 percent of the time for the Celtics in the early part of the campaign, and for good reason.