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On This Day In Sports- August 18: A NBA Legend Retires

On August 18, 1992, one of the greatest NBA careers ended up coming to an end as Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird ended up retiring from the NBA. Bird was just 35 years old when he ended up retiring, but he had accomplished much in his career, making this retirement understandable.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 18

Banner Years: 1974, A Return to Glory

The Boston Celtics missed the playoffs in 1970. They did not glide smoothly down from the Russell years; they fell off a cliff. They wrapped up the 1969/70 season with a 34-48 record under rookie coach Tommy Heinsohn.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 17

What Can the Boston Celtics Expect From Rookies Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell?

This is the first in a series of pieces examining what the Celtics can expect from each of their players this season. Today, we’re looking at their rookies.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Jayson Tatum News / Fadeaway World / August 17

Jayson Tatum’s Father Reveals The 'Dark Side' Of The NBA’s Single-Mother Narrative

Justin Tatum, father of Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, has opened up about an uncomfortable part of his son’s journey into the NBA, as he claimed fathers can sometimes feel pushed out of the picture once their children become successful.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 17

Banner Years commentary: Respecting the Russell-era Celtics

During the CelticsBlog History Month, I ‘ve had the enjoyable assignment of writing about the 11 NBA championships won by Boston during Bill Russell’s career.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 17

Banner Years: 1969, the perfect ending for the Celtics dynasty

The 10-time champion Boston Celtics entered the 1968-69 season with very few expectations. They were an aging group, with five of their nine core players age 30 or older.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / August 17

Paul George breaks his silence and shares true feelings on trade to Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown

New Boston Celtics forward Paul George has finally addressed his summer trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. George averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists last season for the 76ers and had a strong Playoff run, helping the 76ers upset the Celtics from 3-1 down.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / August 17

Paul George, Mitchell Robinson And Mike Conley Give Initial Reactions To Joining Celtics

The Boston Celtics begin their first summer without Jaylen Brown in the last ten years. The blockbuster trade for the MVP candidate has landed Paul George in Boston.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / August 16

Brad Stevens: Celtics had to ask if keeping Jaylen Brown was the right path

The Celtics didn’t trade Jaylen Brown because they suddenly decided he couldn’t play. They traded him because Brad Stevens wasn’t convinced staying the course was going to get Boston where it wanted to go.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15

Former Celtics coach Doc Rivers shouts out Kendrick Perkins for trusting him as a coach

Former Celtics head coach Doc Rivers showed deep appreciation for Kendrick Perkins and key Boston players he coached throughout his NBA coaching career.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15

Celtics 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release

The Boston Celtics were in the center of one of the biggest blockbuster trades of the offseason. They decided to trade away Jaylen Brown, coming off a career year in which he made the All-NBA Second Team, to the Philadelphia 76ers for a package centered around Paul George.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Timberwolves announce ultimate honor for Kevin Garnett

The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced that they will be honoring one of the greatest players in franchise history later this season.

NBA dark horses? Timberwolves, Pistons, Celtics and Pacers can make case

Max Shulga Signs With Real Madrid

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

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The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 14

Brutal Start to Boston Celtics Schedule Comes With An Opportunity

The Thursday NBA schedule release revealed a brutal stretch for the Boston Celtics to start the season. Thanks to road-heavy November, the Celtics will head into December having played nearly a third of their away games for the entire season before December rolls around.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / August 12

Why Jaylen Brown’s Celtics Exit Could Lead To A Payton Pritchard Breakout

In arguably the most shocking trade of this offseason, the Celtics traded former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George. As a by-product, this leaves a large chunk of offensive production the Celtics now need to fill, which is where Payton Pritchard can shine.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / HITC / August 12

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes bold Boston Celtics prediction after NBA Christmas Day reveal

Giannis Antetokounmpo and his new team, the Miami Heat, are set to take on the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day. The Greek Freak is feeling good about it too, making a bold proclamation.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11

NBA excludes historic Celtics-76ers rivalry from schedule release

There was a curious absence among the announced NBA matchups for opening night and Christmas Day.

Celtics' Payton Pritchard remains confident ahead of crucial season

76ers president reveals why LeBron James signed with them

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

Don Nelson News / Celtics Life / August 10

Remembering former Celtics star and legendary NBA coach Don Nelson

Don Nelson played for the Boston Celtics from 1965 to 1976 after stints with the Chicago Zephyrs and Los Angeles Lakers. Neslon was a clutch sixth man and frontcourt reserve under legendary coaches Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, and Tom Heinsohn.

Payton Pritchard News / Yardbarker / August 10

Celtics' Payton Pritchard confident ahead of crucial season

Celtics' Payton Pritchard remains confident ahead of crucial season

The era of "The Jays" is officially over for the Boston Celtics now that Jaylen Brown has landed in Philadelphia, leading many to wonder what the 2026-27 NBA season will look like at TD Garden for a team missing its most recent Finals MVP.

Clippers sign tallest player in NBA

NBA teams’ reported interest in Ben Simmons is revealed

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream faces two competitors

The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 25-21

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / August 10

How the Celtics' Offseason Compares With Other NBA Championship Contenders and Early Odds

Picture credit Few NBA offseasons generate as much discussion as one driven by blockbuster trades and shifting championship expectations. Boston has become one of the league's biggest storylines after taking a different path from several contenders.