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On YouTubeDerrick White News / CelticsBlog / December 9
Derrick White is surging 
Since arriving in Boston, Derrick White has ascended through the ranks of NBA role players and become something much more substantial. He’s a star — not defined by championship hardware and subjective accolades, but by impact and how essential he is to winning basketball.
The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Jaylen Brown News / The SportsRush / December 9
'Sell Your Soul': Jaylen Brown’s ‘Poignant’ Advice On How To Be An NBA MVP
What’s that one thing that infuriates basketball fans who tune into enjoy the sport they love? Stoppage during plays for soft, questionable fouls would be a good guess.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Jayson Tatum News / NBA Analysis Network / December 8
Jayson Tatum’s one-word message on Instagram is great news for the Boston Celtics’ title hopes
The Boston Celtics are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. The Boston Celtics have climbed up to a top-3 spot in the Eastern Conference, after winning 5 games in a row.
Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / December 8
No ‘Tanks’: Boston Celtics Troll Doubters As Team Ascends To Third Place In The East
This is starting to get a little silly. The Boston Celtics are now in third place in the Eastern Conference. Let that sink in a minute. The Celtics, the team playing without five-time All-NBA selection Jayson Tatum as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles, are in third place.
Boston Celtics News / HITC / December 8
This unsung hero on the Boston Celtics is a huge part of their rise in the East
The Boston Celtics have taken the NBA by storm so far this season. The Boston Celtics were heavily overlooked coming into the 2025-26 NBA season because of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 8
Celtics' Jaylen Brown, Nuggets' Jamal Murray named Players of the Week
Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown and Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week, the league announced on Monday (via X).
The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history
Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.
Anfernee Simons News / The Lead / December 8
Anfernee Simons Will Never Fit On the Celtics’ Roster
Anfernee Simons is a great scorer. He’s a player who averaged over 19 points per game in each of his last three seasons in Portland, but he does not fit the Celtics’ needs, especially as an expiring contract.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / December 8
Key Celtics Mid-Season Games Fans Track Via NBA Odds
Image Credit December always feels like a turning point for the Celtics because it reveals who they truly are against deeper and smarter competition. The schedule tightens, the matchups sharpen, and every game carries emotional weight for fans and bettors. Boston steps into this month with expectations that match its talent.
NBA News / The Predictors / December 8
Celtics top Raptors 121-113, advance to NBA Cup quarterfinal
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and Derrick White added 27, including 14 in the first quarter, as the Boston Celtics held off a furious Toronto comeback to win 121-113 on Sunday.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / December 8
Brown, White hold off Raptors in late-game scare
https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-tor-0022500358/box-score The Celtics held on to win 121-113 after the Raptors mounted a 23-point comeback. Boston held
Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / December 8
Celtics Poised To Double Down To Solve Big Problem
BOSTON — Front offices drive the NBA’s rhythm, and this season’s early moves reveal urgency. Teams expected to contend now face harsh midseason truths.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 8
10 takeaways from Boston breaking Toronto’s defensive shell
Neemias Queta might be the best screener in the NBA at the moment. At least, looking at this chart, he is the player with the most points via screen assists relative to his playing time.
Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / December 8
Joe Mazzulla pinpoints the reason Derrick White is so good for the Boston Celtics in crunch time
The Boston Celtics are currently on a fine winning streak, and Derrick White has played a key role in the team’s success this season. Following the Boston Celtics’ 121-113 win over the Toronto Raptors, the 18-time NBA champions have improved to a 15-9 record.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 8
Lakers' win propels LeBron James up all-time list after vintage performance
Basketball is a team game, but it's also a sport that judges its players by how much their wins more than any other.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 7
Celtics outpace Raptors to win fifth in a row
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Derrick White added 27 on Sunday and the visiting Boston Celtics held off the Toronto Raptors 121-113 for their fifth straight win.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / December 7
Celtics seemingly silencing ‘gap year’ predictions
The Celtics weren’t supposed to look like this. Not after trading two starters, watching two more walk in free agency, and bracing for what some in Boston politely labeled a “gap year.” But here they are anyway, thumping the Lakers on Friday and winning nine of their last 11, forcing a recalibration of expectations in the East.
NBA News / Celtics Life / December 6
Celtics cruise over Lakers 126-105 to win fourth straight game
https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar-post-20251205-celtics-blow-past-lakers-jordan-walsh-makes-nba-history The Celtics dominated the Lakers for all 48 minutes in a 126-105 victory to win their fourth straight game and 9 of their last 11.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 5
Boston Celtics Dominate Los Angeles Lakers
Let’s be honest for a second. If you bought tickets to Friday night’s showdown at TD Garden between the Lakers and Celtics months ago, you were probably envisioning a clash of titans.
Derrick White News / Field Level Media / December 4
Derrick White drops 30 points, Celtics clobber Wizards
Derrick White had 30 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as the visiting Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to three games by beating the Washington Wizards 146-101 Thursday night.
Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 4
Celtics Receive Bold Prediction for Upside If Jayson Tatum Returns
Regardless of how they felt in the building, the Boston Celtics entered this season with low expectations among NBA fans and media members alike. With
Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / December 4
The 2025-26 Boston Celtics Are Better Than You Thought
Don’t look now, but the 2025-26 Boston Celtics are better than you — and probably most people — thought. Sure, coach Joe Mazzulla’s team isn’t exactly riding high atop the Eastern Conference standings.
Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla pulls a bizarre move during game vs. Knicks
Joe Mazzulla continues to be an absolute basketball sicko. The Boston Celtics faced off on Tuesday against the New York Knicks at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
Amari Williams News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 2
Celtics Surprise Rookie Breakout Angling for Major Promotion
The Boston Celtics suffered a huge blow against the Orlando Magic Nov. 23, when breakout center Neemeias Queta went down with a left ankle sprain. In his absence, though, rookie Amari Williams has stepped up and made a case for his regular inclusion in the Celtics' lineup.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 1
Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla Gets Honest About Possible Jayson Tatum Return This Season
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was bluntly honest about the likelihood of six-time All-Star forward Jayson Tatum returning this season. During last year's playoffs, Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon, which usually sidelines players for about a year, especially when playing it safe and conservatively.
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