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Celtics Sign John Tonje To Two-Way Contract

The Celtics have brought back John Tonje on a two-way contract, the team announced (via Twitter). Tonje was acquired from Utah ahead of the last month’s trade deadline.

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Jaylen Brown jokingly asks when Donovan Mitchell will invite him to his wedding with Coco Jones

Jaylen Brown playfully put Donovan Mitchell on the spot about a missing wedding invitation during NBA All-Star Weekend. The humorous exchange played out on camera as Donovan Mitchell prepares to marry singer Coco Jones.

Jayson Tatum News / CelticsBlog / March 1

Jayson Tatum, Not the 40/20 Rule, Will Decide the Celtics’ Championship Fate

After the Boston Celtics’ recent loss to the Denver Nuggets, this year’s Celtics team no longer qualifies for Phil Jackson’s benchmark for true championship contenders.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 28

Long-range shooting on tap as Celtics host 76ers

Two teams coming off noteworthy 3-point shooting performances will meet Sunday when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Boston Celtics. Boston made 22 of 34 3-point attempts (64.7%) during Friday night's 148-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

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How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?

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Baylor Scheierman News / CelticsBlog / February 28

Celtics starter just suffered an unexpected injury

Baylor Scheierman has suffered a left thumb fracture and is questionable to appear in Saturday’s game, the Celtics announced on Saturday. Scheierman has started the last six games for the Celtics; in that span, he’s averaged 8.7 points and 5 rebounds.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Jayson Tatum News / Celtics Life / February 28

Latest news on Jayson Tatum's return

Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum was targetting a March return from his torn Achilles and that is just one day away now. Tatum has been participating in full-contact 5-on-5 practices, a key final step in his recovery from the injury.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 28

Former Celtics Forward Discusses 'First Real Taste of Adversity' Faced In Boston

BOSTON — Late in the first quarter, with the game still in doubt before turning into a blowout, Terance Mann picked up a Celtics turnover and ran off in transition.

NBA News / Celtics Life / February 28

Watch: Boston Celtics 148, Brooklyn Nets 111 highlights

The Boston Celtics trounced the Brooklyn Nets with a 148–111 victory Friday night at the TD Garden. Boston set an NBA record for effective field goal percentage in a single game at 80.8%.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 28

It’s Always Good to Beat LA — The Week in Green

It’s always good to beat LA. Always. And it’s always good to beat LeBron James. And it’s great that LeBron joined the Lakers in order to make victories all the sweeter.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

Celtics’ Wing Succession Plan Takes Unexpected Turn With Hauser, Scheierman

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have earned widespread praise for their on-court performance, which has positioned them for championship contention. Off the court, President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens pulled off an even bigger feat.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 28

10 Takeaways from the Celtics commanding victory over the Nets

Coming off of Boston’s lowest scoring output of the season against the Denver Nuggets at only 84 points, the Celtics came back home to TD Garden and set a new season-high in points with 148 against the Brooklyn Nets.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 28

Nikola Vučević is producing — while searching for “balance” with the Celtics

During Nikola Vučević’s Boston Celtics debut, both sides struggled. Three weeks ago marked the beginning of Vučević’s acclimation, and since then, his synergy has begun to take shape.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / February 28

Celtics score 148 points against Nets with second-highest offensive rating in NBA history

The Boston Celtics scored 148 points against the Brooklyn Nets while shooting 66.7% from the field and 64.7% from three-point range, producing an offensive rating of 159.1 that ranks as the second-highest in NBA history.

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Nikola Vucevic News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 28

Nikola Vucevic Admits to Tough Transition, But Friday Night Was 'What We need From Him'

BOSTON — It didn’t take long for Nikola Vucevic to make an impact on Friday night. He check into the game with the Nets up 11-10. Less than three minutes later, Boston was up 26-15.

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Celtics erupt for historic shooting night, await Jayson Tatum return

The Celtics are rolling again. And this time, they did it with one of the most efficient offensive performances the league has seen in decades. Boston shot 66.7 percent from the field in Friday’s 148-111 win over the Nets, finishing 52-of-78 overall.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla, Jaylen Brown reveal how Nikola Vucevic became more comfortable on offense

Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla had positive comments to share about Nikola Vucevic following the Boston Celtics’ blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 27

Celtics Have Historic Offensive Night Against Nets In 37-Point Victory; 5 Major Takeaways

The Boston Celtics didn’t just beat the Brooklyn Nets; they overwhelmed them in every imaginable way. Boston delivered a historic offensive performance in a 148-111 demolition, shooting a jaw-dropping 66.7% from the field and an unreal 64.7% from three-point range.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 27

Strong second half propels Celtics to big win over Nets

Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 11 rebounds in 25 minutes as the Boston Celtics pulled away in the second half for a 148-111 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / February 27

NBA Sources Deliver Verdict on Celtics’ Playoffs Chances With Jayson Tatum Amid Injury Return Buzz

Boston keeps winning, but nobody inside the league seems ready to agree on what it means. The Celtics have climbed to 38-20 and the No. 2 seed in the East despite playing the entire season without Jayson Tatum.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Why Celtics deserve asterisk after falling short of almost 100% foolproof 40-20 NBA championship rule

After suffering a brutal 103-84 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics were disqualified from meeting the 40-20 rule, which argues that in order to win an NBA championship, a team must win 40 games before it drops 20 during the regular season.

Neemias Queta News / The Lead / February 25

Neemias Queta’s Defense Will Define the Celtics’ Season

Since taking over as the Boston Celtics head coach in 2022, defense has remained a priority for Joe Mazzulla. In his first three full years with the Celtics, Boston ranked as a top-five team in defensive rating, according to NBA.com.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Jayson Tatum takes significant step toward returning

The chances of Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum playing this season appear to be on the rise.

Joe Mazzulla had the perfect response to Pat Riley’s trash talk

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Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Joe Mazzulla had the perfect response to Pat Riley’s trash talk

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was not bothered by Pat Riley’s trash talk toward his team on Sunday. If anything, it was the opposite. The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of Riley prior to Sunday’s rivalry game with Boston at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and honored his contributions to the franchise.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 23