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Jaylen Brown Almost Left Celtics, But Hall of Famer Talked Him Down

The Boston Celtics' 2024 Finals MVP, small forward Jaylen Brown, almost jumped ship — according to Jaylen Brown. More news: Celtics Free Agent Signing Took 12,000 More Practice Shots Than Any Other NBA Player Last Year Former Hall of Fame forward Tracy McGrady has served as a mentor to Brown since his high school days.

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Neemias Queta injury update from Celtics practice

BOSTON —Neemias Queta went down with a left ankle sprain in the first quarter of Sunday’s Celtics game against the Orlando Magic, and the team later shared he was questionable to return.

Baylor Scheierman News / CelticsBlog / November 25

Baylor Scheierman and the life of a showman

Towards the end of last season, I tried to make “Baylor Schowmanship” a thing on Twitter. In every game, the rookie had a highlight play, whether it was a Rondoesque pass or a buzzer-beating 3, Baylor Scheierman had a flair for the dramatic.

NBA News / Celtics Life / November 24

Celtics defeat Magic 138-129 in a high scoring affair

(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) The Celtics defeated the Magic 138-129 in one of the highest-scoring games of the season so far. The Celtics played their best

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How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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Jaylen Brown News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

The Untold Story Behind the Decision That Saved Celtics’ Title Run

Jaylen Brown has been involved in trade talks and rumors for most of his career. What fans probably don’t know is just how close he came to leaving Boston.

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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?

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / November 24

NBA Notes: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Sixers, Jared McCain, Raptors

Anfernee Simons is making the most of his minutes, and Boston isn’t complaining. The Celtics guard has stacked back-to-back 23-point nights, a notable bump after a stretch where his playing time swung wildly from twelve to thirty-three minutes.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / November 24

Jaylen Brown says an NBA legend convinced him to stay with Celtics

Jaylen Brown was at the center of numerous trade rumors before he signed a contract extension with the Boston Celtics in 2023, and the star swingman admits there were times when he wanted to leave the team.

Josh Minott News / NBA Analysis Network / November 24

Josh Minott admits he is ‘used to’ Boston Celtics demotion after recent struggles

What once looked like a strong start for Josh Minott has come crashing down, as the Boston Celtics have taken away his big role on the team. One of the big surprises for the Boston Celtics this season has been the form of Josh Minott.

Jordan Walsh News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 24

Celtics Forward Emerging After Defining His Role Early This Season

As the Boston Celtics fight to remain in playoff contention early in the season with an 8-8 record, one bright spot for the team has been the emergence of forward Jordan Walsh.

Jaylen Brown News / CelticsBlog / November 24

10 takeaways as Celtics outlast Magic 138-129 behind 35 points from Jaylen Brown

In his postgame press conference Friday night, Jaylen Brown said he believed the Celtics “went through the motions” in a loss to the Nets. Sunday night against the Magic, the Celtics looked like a team that got the message.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 24

Anfernee Simons is steadily rising — to the Celtics’ benefit and Joe Mazzulla’s satisfaction

Wearing a Celtics uniform has challenged Anfernee Simons in more ways than the 26-year-old could have imagined this past offseason. The transition from a cemented starter in Portland to a platoon contributor in Boston — coming off the bench but expected to deliver starter-level production — hasn’t been easy.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 24

Celtics bench trio shines against Clippers amid fluctuating minutes

BOSTON — In the Celtics win over the Los Angeles Clippers last Sunday, Anfernee Simons suited up for just 12 minutes. Josh Minott played 11 minutes, and Sam Hauser tallied a season-low 7 minutes.

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Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / November 23

Jaylen Brown (35), hot-shooting Celtics top depleted Magic

Jaylen Brown collected 35 points and the Boston Celtics avoided back-to-back home losses by beating the short-handed Orlando Magic 138-129 on Sunday night.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / November 23

Celtics hold off late comeback, beat Magic 138-129

Coming off a 113-105 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Cup on Friday, the Celtics (9-8) caught fire with 80 points in the first half and held off a late comeback on the way to a 138-129 win against the Orlando Magic (10-8) on Sunday night.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 23

Celtics Rule Out 4 Players Ahead of Magic Playoff Rematch

The Boston Celtics find themselves about as healthy as they can reasonably hope to be this year heading into their third regular season encounter against the Orlando Magic.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / November 22

Analyzing the Celtics through 1 month of the season

(Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) https://www.nba.com/news/2025-26-season-preview-bos One month into the NBA season, the Celtics have a record of 8-8 and sit at the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference, just outside of the play-in tournament.

Bill Simmons News / NBA Analysis Network / November 21

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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.

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 / 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.