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NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 4
Celtics announce surprising starting lineup vs Rockets in wake of multiple injuries 
HOUSTON — The Celtics will start a brand-new starting five in the wake of multiple absences against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Alongside regular starters Derrick White and Neemias Queta, Baylor Scheierman, Ron Harper Jr, and Luka Garza will take the floor for tip-off.
Anfernee Simons News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 4
Chicago Might Not Be Final Stop For Traded Boston Celtics Guard
NBA transactions have been flying over the past couple of days ahead of tomorrow’s trade deadline. Big names like Anthony Davis and James Harden on the move, and a flurry of trades re-shaping the NBA landscape. Among them is the Anfernee Simons trade from the Celtics to Chicago for big man Nikola Vucevic.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 4
Celtics share lengthy injury report ahead of Rockets game
HOUSTON — The Celtics will be severely short-handed when they face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night on the second night of a back-to-back. Boston will be without Anfernee Simons, who was reportedly traded to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, and without Sam Hauser, who is dealing with a right thumb sprain.
The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?
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.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 4
Celtics Make Mastermind Move With Nikola Vucevic Trade
Brad Stevens has done it again! The Boston Celtics have traded Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls for big man Nikola Vucevic, with each team also swapping second-round picks.
The 'NBA rebound leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 players since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 with at least 10,000 rebounds can you name in five minutes?
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 4
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics, Eager for Jayson Tatum's Return: 'We Would Love To Have Him Back'
The signs pointing to Jayson Tatum’s return are all over the place. His workouts, his media tour, and even the Boston Celtics trade for Nikola Vucevic
NBA News / EasySportz / February 4
Boston Celtics @ Houston Rockets — New-look Celtics face Houston’s home dominance
This matchup carries added intrigue after Boston’s recent roster shakeup, trading Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vučević. Vučević enters questionable, leaving the Celtics still searching for chemistry in the frontcourt.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 4
10 takeaways from a night of control and execution in Dallas
The Celtics coaching staff’s ability to optimize court-mapping is one of the reasons the team has been so successful this season, despite the loss of scoring talent.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 4
Are the Celtics done dealing? (daily topic)
Yesterday’s big trade finally solved the glaring issue of needing more center depth (with all due respect to Queta and Garza). It cost the Celtics some guard depth though.
Luka Garza News / CelticsBlog / February 4
Celtics benefited from a “confident” Luka Garza amid adjustments vs. Mavericks
The frenzied final 48 hours before Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET NBA trade deadline posed a challenge for the Celtics as they arrived in Dallas to face Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks.
Anfernee Simons News / Last Word On Sports / February 4
Celtics Trade Anfernee Simons For Deadeye Three-point Big Man
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have made a move two days ahead of the NBA trade deadline to address their front court depth issues. It came at the expense of a fan favorite.
NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 3
Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard score 59, beat Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks: Three reasons why Celtics won
The Celtics were shorthanded in Dallas after trading Anfernee Simons to Chicago, but Joe Mazzulla changed his lineup by moving Payton Pritchard to the bench and it paid off.
Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / February 3
Celtics ride Jaylen Brown, clamp down on Mavericks
Jaylen Brown posted 33 points and 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to three with a 110-100 victory over the host Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.
Nikola Vucevic News / Yardbarker / February 4
Nikola Vucevic deserves to finally play for a contender
The new Celtics big man is in his 15th NBA season and has played in only 16 playoff games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 3
Bulls make 'pre-agency' push with deadline deals
As usual, the team opted for players facing free agency rather than adding first-round picks.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / February 3
Beyond the Hardwood: Why the Boston Celtics are Turning to the Ring for Banner 19 Conditioning
In the modern NBA, the grind doesn't end when the final buzzer sounds at TD Garden. For a team like the Boston Celtics, who are perpetually in the hunt for another championship, the traditional off-season routine of "just shooting jumpers" has become a relic of the past.
Jayson Tatum News / Stadium Rant / February 2
If You Read Between The Lines, Jayson Tatum May Be Suggesting Adjusted Role In Return To Celtics
Don’t let recent reporting get you down when it comes to speculation as to whether or not Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum will return to action this season.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / February 3
Why the Celtics Are Commanding Respect in NBA Moneylines This Season
Picture Credit Coming into the season, the Boston Celtics were seen as a team in transition. Injuries, roster changes, and offensive uncertainty fueled expectations of a step-back year.
Boston Celtics News / HITC / February 2
Paul Pierce had a lot to say after Caitlin Clark’s Payton Pritchard embarrassment
Paul Pierce did not hold back after Caitlin Clark appeared visibly unimpressed by a comparison that linked her game to Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard.
Boston Celtics News / EasySportz / February 1
Celtics Stay Elite Without Their Star: Boston’s Resilience in 2025–26
The Boston Celtics have spent much of the 2025–26 season answering a question few expected to ask: Can this team remain a contender without its franchise cornerstone?
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 1
Loss to Celtics another example of why Bucks should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before deadline
It's time for the Bucks to face reality.
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