Boston Celtics: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Paul Pierce News / Athlon Sports / July 1

NBA Legend Paul Pierce Reacts to Major Celtics Changes

The NBA offseason officially began less than two weeks ago, but the Boston Celtics have already made multiple league-changing moves. Last week, Boston traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons.

Al Horford News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1

Report: Al Horford drawing 'serious' interest from Celtics rival

The Boston Celtics have already lost multiple key players this offseason, and one of their biggest rivals may want to make Al Horford the next to depart.

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Josh Minott News / Fastbreak on SI / July 1

Boston Celtics Reportedly Sign 3-Year NBA Player

Josh Minott has spent each of his first three NBA seasons playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 22-year-old is coming off a year where he averaged 2.6 points and 1.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 48.9% from the field and 32.6% from the three-point range in 46 games.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 1

Celtics Rumors: NBA Insider Provides Massive Update on Jaylen Brown, Derrick White Trade

The Boston Celtics have already traded two starters this offseason, shipping Jrue Holiday to Portland and Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta. Teams have been calling about two other starters, too.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / July 1

Celtics Legend Says He Played With The Best All-White Team Ever: 'I Got Larry Bird, Kevin McHale...'

Boston Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell spent 11 seasons in the NBA, and he reckons no one in league history played with better White players than he did.

Cam Whitmore News / Celtics Life / July 1

Could Celtics make a run at Cam Whitmore?

Despite an impressive rookie season Cam Whitmore appears to be the odd man out on a very deep Houston Rockets team with plans to contend this coming season.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Celtics legend Paul Pierce makes Jaylen Brown trade request

Despite all of the moves the Boston Celtics have already made this offseason, many are still wondering about the fate of Jaylen Brown. Celtics legend Paul Pierce has made his stance abundantly clear.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Kristaps Porzingis reacts to former Celtics teammate Luke Kornet securing Spurs bag

One of the Boston Celtics’ most prominent bench pieces, Luke Kornet, has decided to move on and take his talents to the San Antonio Spurs. Kristaps Porzignis was happy to see the Texas native receive a solid payday.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / July 1

Celtics' Starting Lineup Has Been Massively Downgraded Compared To Last Year

The Boston Celtics were on top of the basketball world just a year ago, but a lot has changed since then. The Celtics have lost some key pieces this offseason, and with Jayson Tatum likely out for a year after tearing his Achilles, too, their projected starting lineup for 2025-26 looks vastly different from the one in 2024-25.

Al Horford News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Al Horford Draws Interest From Big Market Teams in NBA Free Agency

As the 2025 NBA free agency period kicks off, veteran center Al Horford has emerged as a hot commodity, drawing interest from several contending teams

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Why Kevin Garnett questions Celtics trading away Jrue Holiday

Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett expressed concern about the front office’s decision to trade away Jrue Holiday. The longtime elite defensive guard was dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round draft picks.

Luke Kornet News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

NBA World Comments On Boston Celtics Losing Key Player

Luke Kornet established himself as one of the most important players on the Boston Celtics over the last two seasons. He finished this past year with averages of 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 66.8% from the field in 73 games.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Celtics’ Paul Pierce reacts to Kevin Garnett’s ‘point’ on Achilles tears

Former Boston Celtics superstar Paul Pierce recently supported fellow Hall of Famer and former-teammate Kevin Garnett’s view on the troubling rise of Achilles injuries in NBA players.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Hawks reloading in suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference

The Atlanta Hawks gave up De'Andre Hunter at the trade deadline in what looked like a give-up trade. Instead, the move kicked off a retooling that makes the Hawks look dangerous in a wide-open Eastern Conference.

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Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / June 30

Celtics add Luka Garza following Luke Kornet's signing with Spurs

The Celtics made an attempt to retain Luke Kornet, but the center ended up getting offers out of Brad Stevens' conmfort range and is moving on to San Antonio on a four year, $41 million contract.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

Boston Celtics Sign 4-Year NBA Player

Luka Garza has spent all four seasons of his pro career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Monday night, the former Iowa star become a free agent. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Garza will now sign a deal with the Boston Celtics.

Paul Pierce News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Paul Pierce Assigns Blame for Recent Trades by the Boston Celtics

Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce doesn't shy away from making headlines with his hot takes, and there's a reason why he's known as "The Truth," even if he's only expressing his opinions.

Al Horford News / Athlon Sports / July 1

New report emerges on Al Horford’s Celtics decision

Al Horford has entered unrestricted free agency for the first time since 2019.

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Derrick White News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Celtics have enormous demand in Derrick White trade talks

The Boston Celtics are making it very clear that they want to keep Derrick White for next season. The Celtics have a massive asking price in trade talks surrounding White, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

JD Davison News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Celtics exercising option on 2024-25 G League MVP

His $2.27M salary for next season is fully non-guaranteed, so the move doesn’t necessarily mean that Celtics will retain the 22-year-old guard.

Anfernee Simons News / Fadeaway World / June 28

Celtics May Flip Anfernee Simons To Free Up Room For Two Key Stars

The Boston Celtics’ whirlwind offseason may not be finished just yet. After trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to clear salary and reshape the roster, Boston is reportedly exploring yet another cost-cutting move, this time centered on newly acquired guard Anfernee Simons.