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Inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic: Celtics take down Bucks

The NBA held its inaugural Pioneers Classic (75th anniversary) today in a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics. For the game, the players wore special patches on their jerseys, new warm-up shirts, and the winner received a special trophy.

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Jaylen Brown returns to drop 30 in Celtics' rout of Bucks

Jaylen Brown returned after a one-game absence and had 30 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 107-79 triumph over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 1

Would you be disappointed if the Boston Celtics don’t make a trade? (daily topic)

We’re trying something new here on CelticsBlog where we introduce daily topics in an effort to encourage discussion and conversation. After all, I believe that if content is king, community is queen.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals leaders since 1976' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers made in 2021-22' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 31

Can Boston Celtics reach key championship indicator in February?

Phil Jackson once said that serious contenders for a championship have to win 40 games before they lose 20, and history has proven him mostly right. Since 1980, only four teams have won a championship without reaching the 40-20 rule: the 1994–95 Houston Rockets, the 2003–04 Detroit Pistons, the 2005–06 Miami Heat, and the 2020–21 Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Baylor Scheierman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 31

Celtics’ Baylor Scheierman reveals why he always draws ire of opposing benches after win over Kings

BOSTON — Boston Celtics wing Baylor Scheierman doesn’t have the typical origins of the modern NBA player. He hails from a small city in Nebraska, a state that’s only produced 21 other NBAers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 31

Celtics conclude homestand against slumping Bucks

The Boston Celtics hope leading scorer Jaylen Brown can return to action Sunday when they wrap up a four-game homestand with a visit from the Milwaukee Bucks.

Neemias Queta News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 31

Video breakdown: Neemias Queta's growth for Boston Celtics highlighted in two plays

The Celtics won their 30th game of the season Friday night, beating the Sacramento Kings to join five other teams in the league with 30 or more wins. It’s

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Will Celtics Let Trade Assets Waste For The Third Year In A Row?

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are third in the East with a 30–18 record. They are mounting a surprise playoff challenge. Jayson Tatum’s return could elevate that into a serious title push.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Celtics To Use Trade Asset To Add Double-Double Behemoth?

The Boston Celtics are surprisingly second in the Eastern Conference. They are looking to take advantage of it. The Celtics have trade exceptions they can use to add Nikola Vucevic in a low-risk, high-reward trade.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Celtics’ Injured All-Star On Track To Return In A Few Weeks

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum‘s potential in-season return is the talk of Beantown. Making an appearance on HoopsHype’s Around the Beat podcast, CLNS Media beat writer Bobby Manning finally put a date on when the six-time All-Star could return.

Payton Pritchard News / CelticsBlog / January 31

10 takeaways from a night owned by Payton Pritchard

What if I tell you that Payton Pritchard is the most efficient isolation player in the NBA among players with more than two isolations per game? Yes, that’s right: the Sixth Man of the Year is more efficient than any other player in the NBA in one-on-one situations this season, and last night was another example of that greatness.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 31

Joe Mazzulla: No physical setback for Jayson Tatum in rehab

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum’s remarks on The Pivot Podcast and the Chris Haynes report that Tatum’s re-evaluating whether he’ll return from Achilles surgery this season did not stem from a physical setback, Joe Mazzulla said on 98.5 The Sports Hub earlier this week.

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The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Jayson Tatum News / CelticsBlog / January 31

For three sisters living with thalassemia, Jayson Tatum’s surprise invite was “truly an amazing gift”

Boston Celtics memories are among the most cherished in the Mooty household. Patrick Mooty and his wife, Tracy Antonelli, have shared their passion for the team for years.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 31

Celtics’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario amid surprise season

Expectations weren’t necessarily low for the Boston Celtics heading into the 2025-26 campaign. They may be without Jayson Tatum, who’s still recovering

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / January 31

4x All-Star Reminds Jayson Tatum the Worst as Celtics HC Drops Injury Return Update

The Boston Celtics have been one of the biggest surprises of the season. Despite losing most of their championship core via trades, free agency, and Jayson Tatum’s injury, the team has emerged as a powerhouse in the Eastern Conference, raising questions about the forward’s return, which seemed earlier than initially thought.

Payton Pritchard News / Field Level Media / January 30

Payton Pritchard, Celtics steamroll floundering Kings

Payton Pritchard tossed in a game-high 29 points and Neemias Queta had 10 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-93 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 30

More evidence points to quiet Boston Celtics trade deadline

The Celtics have found themselves in just about every rumor for an available (or even theoretically available) big man, mostly because they have an obvious front court hole, and they have the assets to make a variety of deals happen. And the Celtics are, indeed, very actively pursuing trades.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / January 30