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Stephen A. Smith whines on TV about being unfollowed by a Celtics player

Stephen A. Smith appears to have hit a new rock-bottom. The ESPN personality Smith drew attention this week for his latest unhinged rant on the air. During Monday’s episode of “First Take,” Smith accused Boston Celtics guard Derrick White of unfollowing him on social media (claiming that he saw “reports circulating” about the unfollow).

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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla blasts ‘stupid’ NBA award

By now, it is no secret that Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is as blunt as they come. On Monday, Mazzulla was asked about the NBA Coach of the Year award, and the Celtics coach was as blunt as can be.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 100 30-point games in their career so far can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 30

Jayson Tatum Wins An Award No One Expected Him To Win This Season

Jayson Tatum’s return to action has been incredibly positive, even though he’s been frustrated for a lot of it. But even though he’s been a little uneven through some of his return, Tatum has found his way to a lot of success. The Celtics are 8-3 since he’s been back, so he hasn’t been too disruptive.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Final Injury Report for Celtics-Hawks: Will Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Play?

The Boston Celtics are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks in an Eastern Conference showdown. Boston enters Monday’s game with a 50-24 record after defeating the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Sunday night.

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / March 30

Derrick White Unfollows Stephen A. Smith, and ESPN Host Has a Very Telling Reaction

Controversy seems to be Stephen A. Smith’s middle name. Whether intentionally or not, he always finds himself at the center of debates. Fresh off his exchange with Josh Hart, the ESPN analyst found himself at the center of another buzz when Boston Celtics guard Derrick White unfollowed him on Twitter.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 30

Three big questions ahead of Boston visiting Atlanta

How tired will Boston be? The Celtics took the short trip from Charlotte, North Carolina to Atlanta to take on the Hawks on the second night of a back-to-back.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / March 30

Joe Mazzulla Impressed by Jayson Tatum’s Ability to Read Defenses in Boston’s Playoff-Clinching Win

On Sunday, the Boston Celtics secured a 114–99 victory over the Charlotte Hornets to officially punch their ticket to the playoffs. The win extended Boston’s postseason streak to 12 consecutive seasons, the longest active run in the NBA.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Celtics Announce Jaylen Brown News After 2 Missed Games

Jaylen Brown watched on as Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics secured a third-straight win on Sunday, jumping to 50-24 on the 2025-26 NBA season after a 114-99 win over LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Celtics Announce Jayson Tatum News After 11 Games Played

Jayson Tatum and the shorthanded Boston Celtics secured their 50th win of the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday, taking down Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets 114-99 on the road without both Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.

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The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 30

Celtics could be without several key players against Hawks

ATLANTA — The Celtics will once again be shorthanded when they face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night on the second night of a back-to-back. Jayson Tatum (right Achilles repair management) will be sidelined after exploding for 32 points and 8 assists on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

Hawks put home winning streak on line in rematch vs. Celtics

The Hawks will look for revenge against the Boston Celtics on Monday night when the teams reconvene in Atlanta. Payton Pritchard scored 36 points and Jayson Tatum collected 26 points and 12 rebounds to propel the host Celtics to a 109-102 victory over the Hawks on Friday.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 30

10 Takeaways from the Celtics swatting away a pesky Hornets team

In his 11th game back from a torn Achilles, Jayson Tatum dropped a season-high 32 points with 8 assists, 5 rebounds and 0 turnovers on 12-23 shooting from the field and 5-10 from three.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 30

Jaylen Brown Rushes To Social Media To Celebrate Unexpected Celtics Accomplishment

It didn’t take long for Jaylen Brown to hop onto Twitter after the Celtics win over the Charlotte Hornets. “50 wins in a gap year,” he tweeted. At this point, that term isn’t just bulletin board material, it has become a permanent part of the bulletin board.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / March 30

Celtics clinch playoff spot, still in play for top seed

The Celtics are in. Not that there was much doubt after, like, the fourth week of the season. Boston (50-24) clinched a playoff spot with a win over the Hornets on Sunday and continues to sit near the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 29

Celtics Clinch Playoffs, Warriors and Blazers Clinch Play-In

The Celtics clinched a playoff spot with their win over the Hornets tonight, as the NBA laid out in a pre-game tweet. They became the second Eastern Conference team to do so, behind the Pistons, who officially nabbed a berth over a week ago.

Joe Mazzulla News / Fadeaway World / March 29

Joe Mazzulla Sounds Off On Celtics Averaging At Least 50 Wins Over Last Five Seasons

The Boston Celtics are coming off a solid 114-99 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. With this win, the Celtics have officially hit the 50-win milestone, marking their fifth consecutive season with at least 50 wins.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 29

Behind Payton Pritchard -- playing 'winning basketball' -- Celtics set for Hornets

The Boston Celtics might need another big offensive performance from backup point guard Payton Pritchard when they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.

Kevin Garnett News / AirJordanChronicles / March 28

Celtics Legend Kevin Garnett Makes Feelings Clear on NBA’s 65-Game Rule

The NBA’s 65-game rule is receiving severe backlash this season, and much of it is because of Cade Cunningham’s case. The Boston Celtics legend, Kevin Garnett, became the latest addition to the list of critics of this rule.

Paul Pierce News / EssentiallySports / March 27

Paul Pierce Remains Silent After Woman’s $149K Legal Hit on Celtics Legend

“The Truth” might have to hold back on the truth bombs a bit. Paul Pierce appears to have revealed that he earned a sizable income from his side gigs despite losing his jobs at FS1 and ESPN in recent years.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / March 25

Brad Stevens has no reason to take a college job, no matter the blue blood

It's a special time of year for college basketball. March Madness is in full swing, the coaching carousel is kicking off and everyone is wondering if their team could hire Brad Stevens as its next head coach.

North Carolina Tar Heels fire Hubert Davis after two straight March Madness failures

Five candidates to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina

Jayson Tatum makes honest admission about his return to action

The 'Active NBA 40-point game leaders' quiz

Derrick White News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Celtics star admits he’s in on 1 major U.S. conspiracy theory

Derrick White has officially taken over for Kyrie Irving as the Boston Celtics’ resident conspiracy theorist. Years ago, Irving infamously claimed he believed the Earth was flat after conducting extensive research on Instagram, widely known as an infallible hub of information.