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Why Brad Stevens will explore suitors for Jaylen Brown ahead of critical Celtics offseason

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown saw the best season of his career come to a stunning end after blowing a 3-1 lead against the Philadelphia 76ers in the opening round of the playoffs.

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Mock Draft Deep Dive: Does Karim Lopez make sense for Boston?

It’s always a bummer to have to be talking about the draft before the start of the conference finals, yet here we are looking ahead to the offseason for a second straight year. It’s not all bad though.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Bam Adebayo and Jaylen Brown Headline 2026 NBA Social Justice Award Finalists

Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics may have missed out on the championship this season, but they’re still vying for a prestigious honor in the NBA.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / May 15

The Celtics Have Several Reunion Options in 2026 Free Agency

The pressure is on for Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics’ front office. Last offseason, the Celtics dismantled what was projected to be the NBA’s most expensive roster ever ($540 million).

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How many of the active NBA players to score at least 40 points in 10 or more games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 15

The Isaiah Thomas-Celtics reunion was way past due

Isaiah Thomas last suited up in a Boston Celtics uniform nine years ago, facing LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals.

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / May 15

NBA Names Jaylen Brown Finalist for Social Award

Jaylen Brown delivered the best individual season of his career in 2025-26. With Jayson Tatum missing significant time due to injury, Brown stepped up as the clear leader of the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 15

One Mistake the Boston Celtics Need to Avoid This Offseason to Maximize Their Assets

The Boston Celtics have a few tools at their disposa l this summer as they try to remake some of the supporting cast around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Boston Celtics News / Ball Exclusives / May 15

Boston Celtics Bringing Back Former Superstar in New Role

Since being traded for Kyrie Irving back in 2017, Isaiah Thomas has campaigned for a return to the Boston Celtics. Now, nearly 10 years later, Thomas is getting his wish as he will be rejoining the franchise as a pro and college scout according The Boston Herald.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 15

Meet the Celtics first 3 workouts

Following a disappointing first-round playoff exit, the Boston Celtics now shift their attention toward a pivotal offseason and the upcoming NBA Draft,

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Former Celtics Fan Favorite Returns to Boston in Unexpected New Role

The Boston Celtics had a disappointing end to their season. Despite an early comeback from Jayson Tatum, the team failed to put away the Philadelphia 76ers in the playoff round 1.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Isaiah Thomas lands a job with former NBA team

Isaiah Thomas is ready to let bygones be bygones. The retired former NBA All-Star Thomas is reuniting with the Boston Celtics, Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reported on Thursday.

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The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / May 14

Celtics add Isaiah Thomas to scouting staff

The Celtics are bringing back a familiar name in a new role. Boston has hired Isaiah Thomas as a pro and college scout, according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe.

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Isaiah Thomas News / Hoops Rumors / May 14

Celtics Hiring Isaiah Thomas As Scout

The Celtics have hired Isaiah Thomas as a pro and college scout, according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe (subscriber link), who reports that the former Celtics star will be based in the Seattle area, his hometown.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 14

Isaiah Thomas is rejoining the Celtics — this time in a different role

Former Celtics star Isaiah Thomas is joining the organization as a pro and college scout, as first reported by the Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach. Thomas will remain based in Seattle and serve as one of several regional scouts for the Celtics, working closely with Brad Stevens and the Celtics front office.

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Jaylen Brown Names Lakers Legend Who Inspired Him Far Beyond Basketball

In the 2025-26 NBA season, Jaylen Brown truly stepped into the spotlight, leading the Boston Celtics through a challenging year. With Jayson Tatum out for much of the season due to an ACL injury, Brown embraced the challenge, demonstrating both skill and leadership on the court.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals Kobe Bryant inspiration for shoe brand

The Boston Celtics are still sifting through the rubble of their 3-1 playoff collapse in the first round against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics are now entering an offseason that could see some major changes in the franchise, with some speculating that the team might consider trading star Jaylen Brown if the right deal presented itself.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 14

Narrowing Down Potential Boston Celtics Free Agent, Trade Targets, and Strategies

Some very smart people in the Boston Celtics front office are putting a plan together for the offseason, and if there's one hallmark of the Brad Stevens

Jayson Tatum News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Jayson Tatum Gets Brutally Honest About Winning Another Title in Boston

Jayson Tatum had a sad end to his 2026 NBA season. With Jaylen Brown caught off-guard, the Boston Celtics’ star failed to take his team to round 2 of the playoffs.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 13

Jayson Tatum Explains 'Tough Pill To Swallow' About His Injury, Celebrates Milestone

The email from the Boston Celtics hit my inbox at 4:43 p.m., May 13, 2025. “Celtics forward Jayson Tatum today underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon.” In the one year, Tatum has accomplished more than any other NBA player who suffered this injury.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 12

Jayson Tatum reveals doctor’s heartbreaking response to Achilles tear

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum just completed one of the most miraculous seasons we’ve seen out of a superstar player. His team may have lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs, but what he did was unmatched.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 13

Insider Confirms Celtics Interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade That Could End Jaylen Brown’s Time in Boston

For 44 years, the Philadelphia 76ers had not beaten the Boston Celtics in a playoff series. The Philadelphia 76ers ended Boston’s 44-year playoff series drought last week in seven games, and the fallout from that first-round exit is moving faster than anyone anticipated.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / May 11

Celtics Benefited From 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Results

The NBA Draft Lottery is not usually at the top of the Boston Celtics’ minds this time of year. For a franchise that prides itself on playing postseason basketball deep into May and June, the Celtics find themselves in an unfamiliar position — sitting at home, searching for answers.

Jaylen Brown News / Hoops Rumors / May 10

Hawks Could Be Among Suitors For Jaylen Brown

The Celtics and Hawks had a “brief conversation” last offseason about Jaylen Brown, according to Chris Mannix of NBC Sports (video link), who expects them to revisit the idea of a trade this summer (hat tip to BasketNews).