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The Celtics had held steady without Jayson Tatum, entering Friday at 8-7 despite a thinned-out roster. But their worst loss of the season arrived against the Nets, who came into TD Garden with just two wins over Indiana and Washington.

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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.

NBA News / Celtics Life / November 22

Nets embarrass Celtics 113-105

(AP Photo/Mark Stockwell) The Celtics lost 113-105 in an embarrassing defeat that once again puts their record back at .500 at 8-8. With a tough 6-game

NBA News / CelticsBlog / November 22

Ten takeaways: Celtics fall to the Nets in NBA Cup matchup

The Celtics had chances to take control in Brooklyn, but never found the consistency needed to steal the game from the Nets. Boston flashed moments of good process and stretches of tough defense, yet the middle quarters — and a late Michael Porter Jr.

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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?

Ron Harper News / CelticsBlog / November 22

Maine Celtics guard just put together an all-time performance

Celtics two-way player Ron Harper Jr. has been on a tear — and a Friday night game at the Portland Expo was no exception. Harper Jr. poured in a G-League career-high 46 points for the Maine Celtics in a 113-111 win over the Delaware Blue Coats, hitting 16 of 26 shots and 7 of 14 three-pointers.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 22

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown delivers blunt takeaway from brutal Nets loss

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown doesn’t really sugarcoat things. Even before his now 10-season NBA career, he was never apt to water down the truth in the hopes of appeasing others.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / November 22

'Come Ready to Play or Don’t Come at All' – Boston Celtics Star Sends Strong Message After NBA Cup Loss Vs. Brooklyn Nets

Jaylen Brown was not in a good mood during the press conference after the Boston Celtics lost to the Brooklyn Nets with a score of 113-105 in the NBA Cup group stage yesterday.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 22

'Come Ready To Play, Or Don’t Come At All' – Jaylen Brown Sends Stern Message Following Celtics’ Loss To Nets

The Boston Celtics dropped to 8-8 in 2025-26 with a shocking 113-105 loss to the lowly Brooklyn Nets at the TD Garden in the NBA Cup on Friday. The Celtics

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 21

Anfernee Simons and Mazzulla Ball

Anfernee Simons’ usage and minutes in the 2025–26 NBA season have been inconsistent. For a player making $25 million who averaged 32.9 minutes per game over the past four years and is still only 26, it’s unusual for his role to fluctuate this much.

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.

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.

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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 / Boston Celtics on SI / November 19

Celtics Reunite with Former Superstar Isaiah Thomas After Bitter Trade Divorce

The Boston Celtics have had many household and essential players who have played a role in what they've become today. The Celtics are arguably the best franchise not only in all of basketball but also in all of sports.

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.

Joe Mazzulla News / Bleacher Report / November 18

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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.

Boston Celtics 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 / Boston Celtics on SI / November 17

Celtics Free Agent Signing Took 12,000 More Practice Shots Than Any Other NBA Player Last Year

Despite averaging just over 14 minutes per game so far during his first season with the Boston Celtics, forward Luka Garza's work ethic has stood out to his head coach.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 17

Celtics Win a Close One at Home Against the Clippers 121-118

It was a game that had no business being this close for the Boston Celtics. A nail-biter that felt ripped from the pages of a Hollywood script, leaving the TD Garden faithful breathless and the Los Angeles Clippers wondering what might have been.

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.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / November 15

AJ Dybantsa Makes His Stance on Playing for Celtics in the Future Clear

Looking to the future, all eyes in the NBA are on what is expected to be a loaded 2026 draft class. Among the most coveted in the group is versatile BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa.

Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 15

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla Gets Honest About Rotation

The Boston Celtics have been going against the grain this season, mixing up their lineup consistently rather than operating under a set rotation. For head coach Joe Mazzulla, this strategy differs from the structure that helped them win an NBA championship in 2024, but with the current roster, operating without a set rotation has its upsides.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / November 9

Josh Minott: Brad Stevens’ Hidden Gem

Ten games into the season, the Boston Celtics find themselves sitting one spot outside of the play-in tournament at the 11th seed. Following the potential season-ending Achilles tear to Jayson Tatum, the Celtics entered the season with tempered expectations compared to recent years of championship aspirations.

Josh Minott News / The Lead / November 8

The Boston Celtics Should Extend Josh Minott

Josh Minott, who is set for a $2.8 million team option for the 2026-27 season, needs to be extended for the long term. After never starting a game in his first three seasons with Minnesota, Minott has been in the starting lineup 75 percent of the time for the Celtics in the early part of the campaign, and for good reason.