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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / July 11

Fifteen thoughts on the Celtics’ Summer League opener

That was quite a start to Summer League, huh? The Celtics outlasted the Raptors, 83-80, in an overtime thriller Friday night in Las Vegas. Amari Williams led the way with an emphatic 23 points and 13 rebounds.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / July 11

Brick by brick: 10 Takeaways from the Celtics’ Summer League opener

It’s been a while since I wrote the 10 Takeaways. The last time I took these on for an entire season, the Boston Celtics won a championship. Since then, you’ve had some amazing writers bringing you their thoughts and analysis after games.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 11

Breaking Down the Celtics Summer League Win Over Toronto: Hugo Gonzalez, Chris Cenac Jr., Amari Williams

LAS VEGAS — The Boston Celtics kicked off their summer league with a very summer league game where they shot terribly early on, got blocked a ton, then came back once the shots started falling.

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 11

'When KD Left Golden States': Kevin Garnett Makes Feelings Clear on Jaylen Brown Trade to 76ers

The Boston Celtics legends Robert Parish and Paul Pierce have already questioned the franchise for trading Jaylen Brown to the rival 76ers. President of Basketball Operations called it a business decision to move on from the five-time All-Star.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum has perfect reaction to ex-teammate coaching Summer League

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is proud to see one of his former teammates coaching in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Tatum is gearing up for the 10th year of his career with the Celtics, being fully healthy for the upcoming campaign.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Celtics’ Derrick White reveals message to Jaylen Brown after trade to 76ers

The Boston Celtics franchise is in a bit of flux at the moment as fan sentiment regarding their decision to trade Jaylen Brown away to the Philadelphia 76ers, of all teams, remains divisive.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / July 10

Summer Celtics prevail in overtime thriller over Raptors, 83-80

The Summer Celtics took on the Toronto Raptors in the 9pm slot at the Pavilion, Las Vegas Friday night. Game 1 of the 2026 Summer League tournament. The

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Watch Celtics’ Jayson Tatum put in work with Joe Mazzulla in Las Vegas

Jayson Tatum is preparing himself for an intriguing season of his NBA career with the Boston Celtics. This even saw him do a workout alongside head coach Joe Mazzulla ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 10

Could Donovan Mitchell suffer same fate as Jaylen Brown?

Could Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell suffer same fate as Jaylen Brown?

The modern NBA equivalency is this: a supermax-contracted star traded for purely financial reasons. We’ve seen a series of players move on for ostensibly non-basketball reasons over the past few years, the latest being Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s shocking trade to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jaylen Brown following trade to 76ers: 'There's no loyalty' in NBA

'Grateful' Jayson Tatum finally addresses Jaylen Brown trade

Celtics might steal Lakers' preferred free-agency target

LeBron James' free-agency decision is holding up another All-Star signing

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

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The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

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Boston Celtics News / AirJordanChronicles / July 10

'These Guys Were Done With Jaylen Brown': Analyst Rips Celtics’ Official Explanation for Blockbuster Trade

Jaylen Brown trade ended an era in Boston. A player who was able to carry the Celtics team in hard times and won the Finals MVP, leading the team to a championship, was shipped despite his unwillingness, and for a sports analyst, there was more to the trade story.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 10

The Complete Guide to Watching Boston Celtics Summer League Basketball

The Boston Celtics begin their run at Las Vegas Summer League today, taking on the Toronto Raptors at 9 PM. The game is available on ESPN and NBC Sports Boston. Here’s the full Celtics roster and schedule.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / July 10

4 Celtics With Something to Prove at NBA Summer League

The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas tips off on Friday, July 10, and the Boston Celtics begin their first basketball since the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Gary Payton drops Jayson Tatum take after Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade

Hall of Fame guard Gary Payton delivered the harsh truth on how the Boston Celtics chose Jayson Tatum as their leading star over Jaylen Brown in their shocking trade with the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 10

Jaylen Brown following trade to 76ers: 'There's no loyalty' in NBA

The Boston Celtics recently sent Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a bombshell blockbuster.

'Grateful' Jayson Tatum finally addresses Jaylen Brown trade

Celtics' Jayson Tatum speaks on Jaylen Brown trade after unflattering report emerges

Jaylen Brown's interaction with young fan after trade from Celtics to 76ers will warm your heart

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / July 10

I sat down with Joe Mazzulla to talk Jaylen Brown, a full-circle moment with Mitchell Robinson, and much more

LAS VEGAS — Joe Mazzulla sits back in his chair at the corner of practice as music blasts. It’s Celtics Summer League, and a new crop of players are beginning their journey to the pros.

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / July 10

Jaylen Brown says ‘there’s no loyalty’ in NBA after Celtics trade

Jaylen Brown delivered a blunt assessment of the NBA’s business realities following his trade from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers. Appearing on IShowSpeed’s livestream while watching a World Cup quarterfinal, the five-time All-Star expressed his frustration after a decade with the Celtics.

Mitchell Robinson News / EssentiallySports / July 10

'Better Be Great': Fan Criticism Leads to Mitchell Robinson Taking Shot at Celtics Just Days After Joining Boston

Signing a lucrative contract with a new franchise usually begins with a grace period. Mitchell Robinson skipped that stage entirely. Just days after agreeing to a three-year, $47.4 million deal with the Boston Celtics, the former Knicks big man found himself taking shots with his new fan base.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 9

Celtics' Joe Mazzulla finally speaks on stunning Jaylen Brown trade

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said that he was “still processing” the trade of Jaylen Brown to the division rival Sixers.

Celtics might steal Lakers' preferred free-agency target

Insider reveals LeBron James has one big reason to sign with 76ers

LeBron's free-agency decision is holding up another All-Star signing

Anthony Davis' new contract demands have been revealed

Hornets' first-round picks have opposite performances in Summer League debuts

Dalano Banton News / Hoops Rumors / July 9

Celtics Waive Dalano Banton

The Celtics have waived guard Dalano Banton, the team confirmed (Twitter link). The news was first reported by Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 9