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Celtics Send Parting Message After NBA Champion Joins New Team

A little over one year since winning their 18th NBA Championship, the Boston Celtics' roster is already beginning to look completely different. Earlier this offseason, Boston traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to the Portland Trail Blazers and Atlanta Hawks, respectively.

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Kyrie Irving Reveals He Almost Punched Boston Celtics Star

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving recently revealed he almost punched Boston Celtics star Payton Pritchard. Here’s what you need to know about Irving’s recent revelation on Pritchard.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Celtics fans react to Jaylen Brown, Georges Niang squashing playoff beef at Summer League

It’s been an eventful offseason thus far for the Boston Celtics, who have traded 2024 NBA champions Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis as part of their effort to get under the second apron.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 16

Celtics Named Favorite to Land All-Star Guard in Blockbuster Free Agent Signing

The Boston Celtics have had an eventful summer, to say the least. More news: Celtics News: Al Horford's Wife Makes Major Announcement Boston was and could still be in the midst of massive turnover.

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The 'Teammates with at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game' quiz

How many of the 23 sets of teammates to score at least 30 points apiece in an NBA Finals game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976 can you name in six minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 16

Celtics' Brad Stevens Raves About New Owner

The Boston Celtics now have a new owner who will be cutting the checks for the new roster. They won't have an enormously expensive roster next season as they have in each of the last two years.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 16

Celtics All-Star Linked to Warriors in Potential Blockbuster Move

The Boston Celtics are still trying to figure out who their starting center is going to be. They traded away Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke Kornet signed a deal with the Spurs.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 16

Celtics News: Kyrie Irving Thought About Punching Payton Pritchard in NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics may not have gotten the job done this past season, but that was certainly the case in 2024. More news: Al Horford's Wife Makes Major Announcement The Celtics reached the mountaintop in 2024 after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in five games to win their 18th title in franchise history.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 16

Celtics NBA Champion Forward Signs in Israel

The Boston Celtics have seen tons of changes during this unpredictable offseason, and although Oshae Brissett wasn't on the roster last season, he was a beloved member of the 2023-24 championship run to raise banner No.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 16

Celtics Notes: Al Horford Announcement, Ex-Celtic Joins East Rival, Jayson Tatum Recruiting All-Star to Boston

Boston Celtics free agent center Al Horford's wife made a major announcement on social media. The big man is currently mulling a few potential avenues on the court as the announcement deals with a massive off-the-court reason to celebrate.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Boston Celtics 2025 NBA free agency grades for every signing

The Boston Celtics entered the 2025 offseason in unfamiliar territory, not just as defending NBA champions, but also as a franchise staring down the harsh realities of financial strain and injury-induced uncertainty.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / July 16

Celtics' Jaylen Brown can step out of Jayson Tatum's shadow next season

Jaylen Brown is prepared for the added responsibility in Jayson Tatum's absence during the 2025-26 season.

Jayson Tatum recruiting Damian Lillard to Celtics

Interesting report surfaces about Al Horford’s free agency decision

Two notable Eastern Conference teams interested in Al Horford

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 16

Ex-Boston Celtics Forward Reportedly Signs With Charlotte Hornets

Drew Peterson has spent the first two seasons of his NBA career playing for the Boston Celtics. The 25-year-old finished last year with averages of 2.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 41.5% from the field and 39.4% from the three-point range in 25 games.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 15

Celtics' Brad Stevens Unintentionally Reveals Al Horford's Future

The Boston Celtics made it clear that one of their priorities was to try and bring Al Horford back for next season. They wanted to have his veteran presence back for a new roster.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Celtics Player Issues Apology to Brad Stevens for What He Did on Monday

The Boston Celtics have been a team more known for their stars and veteran depth than up-and-coming talent over the last couple of years, but the tide shifted after Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles this past spring.

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Jayson Tatum News / Celtics Life / July 15

Kevin Durant breaks down the road back Jayson Tatum will face from his Achilles injury

Kevin Durant is looked at as the poster child for an NBA player who made a full recovery following an Achilles injury. Our Boston Celtics own Jayson Tatum is attempting to join Durant in the successful comeback club.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 15

Celtics NBA Champion Signs With East Rival in Free Agency

The Boston Celtics have already lost a few members of the 2024 NBA championship team. Sending Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis away in a trade were the biggest moves this offseason.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / July 15

Joe Mazzulla had a strong message ready after Jordan Walsh was ejected in Summer League, ‘As soon as…’

The Boston Celtics played with a man down against the Miami Heat in the 2025 NBA Summer League. Be it an NBA Playoff game or a preseason matchup, getting ejected and losing a clash has to be one of the toughest things to deal with for a player.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 15

Jayson Tatum Recruiting Damian Lillard To Celtics

Jayson Tatum is recruiting Damian Lillard to the Boston Celtics, according to NBA reporter Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Lillard is an unrestricted free agent after getting waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks. Tatum and Lillard are rehabbing Achilles tears.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 15

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Calls Himself One of the Most Talented People on the Planet

The Boston Celtics fell short of expectations this past season when they were bounced in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. More news: Celtics Insider Makes Bold Prediction for 2025-26 Season The Celtics had title aspirations, but a mix of injuries and inconsistent play were their downfall.

Al Horford News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14

Interesting report surfaces about Al Horford’s free agency decision

Al Horford has drawn significant interest as a free agent this summer despite his age, and there is apparently one team that expected to have signed the veteran big man by now.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Brad Stevens Takes Clear Stance on Celtics-Blazers Trade

Earlier this offseason, the Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons. It was no surprise that the Celtics ended up trading Holiday as they aimed to get under the second apron.

Charles Bassey News / Fastbreak on SI / July 14

Boston Celtics Are Being Urged To Sign 4-Year NBA Player

Charles Bassey has played four seasons in the NBA. He finished this past year (with the San Antonio Spurs) averaging 4.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 58.1% from the field in 36 games.

Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / July 14

Jaylen Brown Says He Has Made A Lot Of Sacrifices For The Celtics: 'I Disagree With A Lot Of Things'

Jaylen Brown has enjoyed a lot of success with the Boston Celtics over the years, but he admitted to not being too pleased with how he has been used. During an interview with CelticsBlog's Noa Dalzell, Brown stated he has had to make sacrifices for the Celtics in ways that he hasn't always agreed with.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

This Summer League Standout Looking To Make Celtics Roster

What was a strength for the Boston Celtics has now turned into a weakness. Boston had a bunch of depth at the center position last season, and that was even with the oft-injured Kristaps Porzingis.