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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24
Celtics’ Anfernee Simons ‘in shock’ over Chauncey Billups arrest
Mere hours after coaching the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-114 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chauncey Billups was arrested and charged with wire-fraud conspiracy and money-laundering conspiracy.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 24
Celtics Predicted to Break Wild NBA Record This Season
The Boston Celtics shot — and made — the highest volume of 3-pointers in 2024-25, and ESPN NBA writer Zach Kram believes they could set an NBA record by shooting from deep this season.
Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown cites ‘integrity issues’ existing for players amid gambling investigations
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown voiced concerns about the impact of legalized sports betting on NBA players, citing “integrity issues” as a growing concern amid ongoing gambling investigations involving league personnel.
The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 24
Celtics fans are optimistic (NBA Reacts Results) 
Before the first game of the season we posted an NBA Reacts survey to see how Celtics fans are feeling about the upcoming season. It seems like Boston fans are a lot more optimistic than the general consensus is with this team.
Celtics Around the Web
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 24
Jaylen Brown, Anfernee Simons weigh in on NBA sports gambling arrests
NEW YORK CITY — This time last year, Anfernee Simons was living in Portland and playing under Trail Blazers head coach Chauncy Billups. Life changes quickly.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / October 24
Celtics 76ers opening night recap
The Celtics fall to 0-1 after a last-second 117-116 defeat from the 76ers. The Celtics were in control of the game throughout but dropped the ball in crunch time. To open the game, the starting lineup was what we saw for most of the preseason.
Anfernee Simons News / CelticsBlog / October 24
Anfernee Simons received a text praising his defense before Celtics debut
BOSTON — Anfernee Simons flashed the defensive focus from his offseason immediately on opening night. He chased down Tyrese Maxey in transition and ripped the ball from him as Maxey arrived at the rim, breaking up one of the many 76ers breakouts that cost Boston.
Derrick White News / CelticsBlog / October 24
Derrick White’s Opening Night was a prelude to something bigger
Last season, Derrick White had four games with at least 20 field goal attempts. With a team-high 20 FGA on Wednesday night, he reached that mark in game one against the Sixers.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 23
Celtics Guard Predicted to Make All-Star Debut in 2025-26
An ESPN article previewing the 2025-26 NBA season stated Boston Celtics shooting guard Derrick White has what it takes to make his first All-Star Game alongside teammate Jaylen Brown.
Anfernee Simons News / CelticsBlog / October 23
Parquet Plays: Anfernee Simons showed us he can defend. Will it continue?
“It’s just a matter of whether I want to do it or not,” Anfernee Simons said during Media Day when asked about his potential defensive impact. Simons also noted several times that he and head coach Joe Mazzulla had engaged in extensive conversations about his growth on that end of the floor.
Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Celtics rumors: Why Chris Haynes still believes Jayson Tatum will return this season
Much has been made about Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury and his potential return, with the initial expectation being that he would sit out the entire 2025-26 NBA season.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / October 23
Celtics own up to their “crucial errors” in collapse to 76ers
For the first time since 2021, the Celtics opened up their season on a sour note. Boston’s new-look crew hosted the 76ers at TD Garden to begin its 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday night, and did so without Jayson Tatum for the first time in eight years.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Celtics’ Derrick White sounds off on what went wrong with final play in 76ers loss
BOSTON — With the game on the line on Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics wanted to get the ball in the hands of star guard Jaylen Brown. But that’s not how things played out at the end of the Green Team’s 117-116 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jayson Tatum News / EasySportz / October 23
Column: Boston Celtics Failed Fans Without Jayson Tatum
BOSTON — If Wednesday night was supposed to prove the Boston Celtics could survive without Jayson Tatum, then mission failed. Miserably. The Celtics blew a winnable home opener, falling 117-116 to a Philadelphia 76ers team that trotted out a hobbling Joel Embiid and an untested rookie as its offensive engine.
Joel Embiid News / Fastbreak on SI / October 22
Celtics’ Center Mystery Threatens East After Clash vs Joel Embiid
One of the biggest questions heading into the 2025-2026 NBA season for the Boston Celtics was focused on the center position. Without Kristaps Porzingis or Al Horford, could a Neemias Queta-led front court get the job done?
VJ Edgecombe News / Yardbarker / October 23
VJ Edgecombe has historic debut for 76ers in comeback win over Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe had a debut to remember.
Luka Garza News / EssentiallySports / October 23
What Happened to Luka Garza? Concussion Protocol Forces Celtics Star to Locker Room vs 76ers
It was a thrilling night as the 76ers edged out the Celtics 117-116 in a nail-biting finish. The game was a rollercoaster, with momentum swinging back and forth and keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Wyc Grousbeck News / EssentiallySports / October 22
Wyc Grousbeck Puts Celtics Locker Room on Notice With Trade Plan Involving 4 Stars
Boston Celtics Alternate Governor Wyc Grousbeck has delivered a clear message that the team’s current roster is not necessarily its final form. In a recent radio appearance, he outlined the financial realities forcing the front office to consider significant changes, directly putting players on notice about potential moves.
Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / October 22
Celtics Alternate Governor Officially Announces Jayson Tatum Return Decision
Just a few days ago, Boston Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum sent shockwaves throughout the NBA world after he was spotted dunking during practice.
Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Jaylen Brown Announces Personal News Before NBA Season
Jaylen Brown has been a core member of the Boston Celtics since being selected in the 2016 NBA Draft. Now entering his tenth season with the franchise, Brown has cemented his place in Celtics history.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / October 21
NBA Notes: Celtics, Brad Stevens, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, cap situations
Even before Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in the second round of last year’s playoffs, the Celtics were planning a reset. President of basketball operations Brad Stevens told Jay King of The Athletic that Boston had already decided to shed salary to duck under the second tax apron and gain flexibility for the long term.
Aaron Nesmith News / Yardbarker / October 21
Getting traded was the best thing to ever happen to Aaron Nesmith
In the NBA, a player's success is often just as reliant on fit and opportunity with their franchise as it is on their overall talent.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Did Tom Thibodeau reveal trade secrets to the Celtics?
When a coach is fired in a messy team divorce, and drops into the practice gym of a division rival—the tea is piping hot.
Ron Harper News / Hoops Wire / October 16
Celtics to convert Ron Harper Jr. to two-way contract
The Celtics are making a move to keep Ron Harper Jr. in the fold. After waiving rookie RJ Luis on Wednesday, Boston plans to convert Harper to a two-way contract, his agent Drew Gross told Shams Charania of ESPN.
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