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Celtics injury report reveals team could be with 2 starters against Nets

BROOKLYN — The Celtics could be without multiple starters when they face the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Derrick White (rest) has already been ruled out, and Neemias Queta was a Friday morning addition, listed as questionable to play as he deals with a non-COVID illness.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 23

10 reasons the Celtics have exceeded expectations

Before the season began, everyone had a different opinion about how the Celtics would fare. Some people naively thought they would plummet to the bottom of the East and tank for hometown kid AJ Dybantsa.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 23

These Celtics owe it to themselves to push for a long playoff run

Jayson Tatum’s long morning workout in Detroit and the competitiveness that followed that night confirmed dreams that the Celtics could contend this season.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 23

Celtics Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week

We’re back! Welcome to the five highest-IQ plays of the week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Derrick White News / Athlon Sports / January 22

Celtics Announce Derrick White News After 42 Games Played

Derrick White has played in 42 of the Boston Celtics' 43 games so far, averaging 17.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks. With Jayson Tatum still out after his Achilles injury in May last year, White has stepped up and has since become Boston's second-best player behind Jaylen Brown.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 23

Five NBA players who could change teams at the trade deadline

Here are five players likely to change teams before the deadline of Feb. 5.

Giannis Antetokounmpo puts Bucks teammates on blast

Hornets bench shines in blowout win over Magic

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 22

Celtics own customary Atlantic Division lead as they visit Nets

During their first month without Jayson Tatum and his injured Achilles tendon, the Boston Celtics hovered around the .500 mark. Since those opening weeks of life without their perennial first-team All-NBA star, the Celtics have ascended to the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / The Lead / January 22

Celtics versus 76ers Is a Historic Rivalry That Refuses to Fade

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics do not need any manufactured drama — their history supplies it. Every meeting carries decades of tension, expectation, and memory.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown jokes that $35K fine paid dividends after win over Pacers

BOSTON — When Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown publicly criticized the referees almost two weeks ago, he knew he’d receive a hefty fine. The NBA delivered one, charging him $35,000 for disparaging the officials after the Celtics shot just four free throws during a five-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Jan.

NBA News / Celtics Life / January 22

Watch: Boston Celtics 119, Indiana Pacers 104 highlights

Extended highlights from last night's Celtics win over the Pacers at the TD Garden. Boston established an early 23-point first-half lead and held off a third-quarter rally by the Pacers to secure the win.

Derrick White News / CelticsBlog / January 22

Derrick White is an All-Star — but don’t take it from me

BOSTON — Before the Celtics’ win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, head coach Rick Carlisle was asked about what he expected from this year’s Celtics team.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / January 22

Jaylen Brown Should Be the Frontrunner to Win MVP: Chris Bosh

Before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Boston Celtics had been completely written off. People had assumed that their season was over once Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 22

Boston Celtics trade deadline primer: Assets, targets, their approach, and a wild card

The NBA trade deadline is in exactly two weeks, and the Celtics have some decisions to make. The team is holding on to the East’s second seed as we round past the halfway point of the season, but they have an imperfect, overachieving roster.

Sam Hauser News / CelticsBlog / January 22

Same jersey, different job: Sam Hauser

In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 22

What should the Celtics do at the NBA trade deadline? (staff roundtable)

We are officially just 2 weeks away from the trade deadline! After weeks and weeks of rumors, speculation, and plenty of CelticsBlog articles, we’re getting close to the end.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / January 22

'He Has Been Playing at an All-Star Level' – Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown Makes Intriguing DPOY Case for Star Teammate

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was called an NBA All-Star by Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, and Jaylen Brown doubled down on it during his postgame interviews by calling White one of the frontrunners for the Defensive Player of the Year award.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 22

10 Takeaways from a TD Garden win as Celtics crush Pacers

After a close loss against the Detroit Pistons, Boston came back home to play their final matchup of the season against the Indiana Pacers where they proceeded to run them out of the gym, winning by a final score of 119-104.

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Celtics continue to do more than survive as they wait on Jayson Tatum

This was supposed to be a bridge year for the Celtics. A reset of sorts. A season to stay afloat while Jayson Tatum rehabbed a torn Achilles suffered during last year’s playoff run.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Celtics’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that ruins surprise season

The Boston Celtics’ season has turned out much differently than anticipated, and that will likely be reflected come the 2026 NBA trade deadline on Feb.

Jayson Tatum News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum Shows Shocking Injury Recovery Progress In Hour-Long Workout

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is making waves as he continues his recovery from a torn Achilles, an injury that has sidelined him since May 2025.

Joe Mazzulla News / Scoop B / January 19

The Anchor in the Noise: Why Joe Mazzulla Leans on Ecclesiastes to Navigate the Celtics’ Season

In the pressure cooker of the NBA, where every possession is scrutinized and every post-game press conference is dissected for clicks, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla remains an anomaly.

Anfernee Simons News / Hoops Wire / January 19

Celtics’ Anfernee Simons quietly building trade stock

The Celtics may have learned something Thursday night, and it came from a place they were not necessarily expecting. Anfernee Simons delivered his best game of the season in a 119-114 win over the Miami Heat, pouring in 39 points and completely taking over the fourth quarter.

Anfernee Simons News / Yardbarker / January 16

Anfernee Simons rallies Celtics past Heat with historic performance off bench

The Boston Celtics trailed by as many as 19 to the Miami Heat on Thursday night, and still managed to come away victorious with a 119-114 comeback win.

LeBron James distances himself from Rich Paul's incendiary comments

Spurs make dramatic cuts after loss to Thunder

OKC back on track after early winter skid

DeMar DeRozan leading the Kings back from the dead

Grizzlies’ asking price for Ja Morant is revealed

Pascal Siakam News / Yardbarker / January 12

What tank? Pacers shock Celtics for third straight win

Five days ago, the Indiana Pacers were the NBA's worst team. After shocking the Boston Celtics Monday night, they've moved to second-worst — and they're gaining on the Sacramento Kings.

Celtics star Jaylen Brown went off on NBA referees

NBA fines Jaylen Brown after ripping officials

Ex-NBA Defensive Player of the Year could be traded at the deadline

The 'Active players with an NBA Finals double-double' quiz