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Marcus Smart drops Celtics’ Jayson Tatum admission amid his injury recovery

OKLAHOMA CITY — Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart reached out to Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum amid his former teammates’ recovery from a ruptured Achilles.

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Are the Celtics good?

Through thirteen games, the Boston Celtics are sitting at 6-7 and 11th in the Eastern Conference — nothing special which was too be expect when you lose your best player for most of the season and your top three centers from last season’s roster leave for nothing in return.

Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla finds silver lining to shaky first 13 games

BOSTON — The offseason talk surrounding the Boston Celtics was mostly about what they lost and what they lack. They’re missing six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum, who is still rehabbing an Achilles rupture and isn’t guaranteed to play during the 2025-26 season.

NBA News / Celtics Life / November 13

Celtics blowout Grizzlies in bounce back win

AP Photo/Charles Krupa The Celtics crushed the Grizzlies 131-95 on the second night of a back-to-back. The

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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Payton Pritchard News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 13

Celtics' Payton Pritchard Reveals How He Handled Shooting Slump

After back-to-back rough shooting performances, Celtics guard Payton Pritchard came back to life Wednesday night in Boston's 131-95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Jordan Walsh News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 13

Celtics Face Crucial $2.4 Million Decision On Rising Forward This Summer

After playing a combined four minutes across three games in October, Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh has been making the most of his increase in play in the month of November.

Payton Pritchard News / The Predictors / November 13

Pritchard leads Celtics past short-handed Grizzlies in 131–95 rout

Payton Pritchard scored 24 points, dished out nine assists, and hit five 3-pointers as the Boston Celtics cruised to a 131–95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night at TD Garden.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / November 13

10 Takeaways from a complete Celtics win over Memphis

First, our apologies for not getting out Ten Takeaways for the final two games of the road trip in Orlando and Philadelphia. We’ve got a “life first, blog second” motto here at CelticsBlog and so many of writers were busy over the holiday.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / November 13

'He’s the Ultimate Competitor' – Boston Celtics Starter Draws Praise for Setting the Tone in Win Vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Following their 102-100 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers last Tuesday, the Boston Celtics returned to winning ways with a 131-95 rout of the Memphis Grizzlies at home last night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 12

Celtics sharp shooters help take down struggling Grizzlies

Payton Pritchard made five 3-pointers and scored a game-high 24 points to propel the Boston Celtics to a 131-95 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 10

Celtics, 76ers set for Round 3 after pair of one-point games

If recent history is any indication, the visiting Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are destined for another close matchup Tuesday. This is already the third meeting this season between the Atlantic Division rivals.

Payton Pritchard News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 10

Celtics Star Sends Clear Message on Next Goal After Career Season

The Boston Celtics likely didn't expect Payton Pritchard to eventually become their starting point guard when they drafted him in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Five Stats That Have Defined the Celtics’ Opening Month

The Celtics’ opening month has been a fascinating mix of grit, overachievement, and growing pains. Despite losing three key players from their 2024 championship team and missing franchise superstar Jayson Tatum, Boston remains competitive.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / November 10

Boston Celtics Edge Magic in a Nail-Biter Thanks to Late-Game Heroics 111-107

The air in Orlando’s Kia Center was thick with tension for the Boston Celtics, the kind you can only cut with a perfectly timed three-pointer. On a Sunday

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The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

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Jaylen Brown News / The SportsRush / November 10

Gilbert Arenas Lauds Jaylen Brown for Silencing Doubters as Celtics’ Number 1 Option

When Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles tendon in the 2025 ECSF against the New York Knicks, fears set in that the following campaign would be a painful affair.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9

Celtics rally in fourth quarter to split two-game set in Orlando

A fourth-quarter run and late flurry of 3-pointers helped the Boston Celtics take the second leg in a pair of road games with the Orlando Magic, 111-107 on Sunday.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / November 9

Reviewing the 2026 Celtics through 10 games

We are 10 games into the 2025-2026 season, and the Celtics currently stand at 4-6, good for the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. So far, the Celtics have played around expectations.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / November 9

Josh Minott: Brad Stevens’ Hidden Gem

Ten games into the season, the Boston Celtics find themselves sitting one spot outside of the play-in tournament at the 11th seed. Following the potential season-ending Achilles tear to Jayson Tatum, the Celtics entered the season with tempered expectations compared to recent years of championship aspirations.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / November 8

The Boston Celtics Should Extend Josh Minott

Josh Minott, who is set for a $2.8 million team option for the 2026-27 season, needs to be extended for the long term. After never starting a game in his first three seasons with Minnesota, Minott has been in the starting lineup 75 percent of the time for the Celtics in the early part of the campaign, and for good reason.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / November 8

NBA Legend Dwight Howard Has Unexpected Offer for Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown has received an offer from Dwight Howard amid his on-court struggles. The Boston Celtics star has been involved in at least three incidents

Ja Morant News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Celtics’ Next Big Move? A Swoop For Ja Morant

BOSTON — In the NBA, remaining still can be fatal. The best teams adjust, pivot, and seize unexpected openings. The Boston Celtics may now have that opportunity by pursuing Ja Morant in an unexpected swoop.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / November 6

Celtics Rising: Why Boston Still Matters in NBA Futures Conversations

Picture Credit When Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon during last season’s playoff run, many assumed the Boston Celtics’ upcoming season was effectively over.

Anfernee Simons News / HITC / November 6

Anfernee Simons shares his honest reaction to being traded to the Boston Celtics

Anfernee Simons is still settling into life with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics brought Simons over from the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade that sent Jrue Holiday the other way.

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / November 6

Jaylen Brown reaches a level no Celtics player ever has before

While most experts are busy dismissing the Boston Celtics' chances to contend this season, Jaylen Brown is busy ignoring that noise and making history.

Alex Sarr making a much-needed leap for Wizards in year two

Knicks offense starting to gel under new head coach Mike Brown

Cooper Flagg's absurd dunk should give Mavs hope for life after Luka Doncic

Klay Thompson gets demoted by Mavs

Another rival team has been linked to Grizzlies' Ja Morant in trade rumors

Congressional committee, NBA officials met to talk gambling scandal

Derrick White News / Fadeaway World / November 5

Derrick White Plays Below Expectations In First 8 Games; Ranked As Celtics’ Top Trade Asset

The start of this 2025-26 NBA season hasn’t quite gone according to plan for Boston Celtics guard Derrick White. With Jayson Tatum on the sidelines and the likes of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis no longer on the team, White was expected to step up his game, and he has failed in that quest so far.