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Celtics’ Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown trade: ‘It was inevitable’

Brad Stevens didn’t trade Jaylen Brown because Brown failed in Boston. He traded him because keeping the Celtics built around two maximum-salary, high-usage stars had become increasingly difficult.

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Payton Pritchard is set up to have a career year

Last season, Payton Pritchard began the year as the Celtics starting point guard. In February, he was moved to the bench after Anfernee Simons was traded to give Boston’s second unit more punch in the scoring department.

Michael Sweetney News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Former Boston Celtics Forward Has Died

Former NBA big man Michael Sweetney, who had multiple brief stints with the Boston Celtics, has died at 43. Sweetney passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / September 18

‘It was inevitable’ – Brad Stevens opens up on what led to Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown

Brad Stevens has once again spoken on the departure of the Boston Celtics’ 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown. The five-time NBA All-Star was traded away from the Boston Celtics after ten years with the team.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / September 18

What Really Happens When a Player Goes Into the NBA's Concussion Protocol

If you've watched enough Celtics basketball, you've seen it happen. A player takes a hit to the head, stays down a beat too long, and the broadcast cuts to a stat line that just says "questionable — concussion protocol." No timetable.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Analyst raises all kinds of questions about Paul George’s Celtics fit

Boston Celtics veteran Paul George addressed the media for the first time since his blockbuster trade from the Philadelphia 76ers for Jaylen Brown. George is excited to play for the Celtics and promised fans he’ll give his utmost effort ahead of his 17th NBA season.

Mitchell Robinson News / Fadeaway World / September 18

Mitchell Robinson Reveals His Younger Brother Was Struck By A Car On Day Of Celtics Introduction

The 2026 offseason has marked the beginning of a new chapter in Mitchell Robinson‘s professional career, as he ended his tenure with the New York Knicks this summer to join the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Has Blunt 4-Word Jaylen Brown Message

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said Thursday he still holds deep affection for former teammate Jaylen Brown, pushing back against months of speculation that their long partnership had soured after Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Jayson Tatum Speaks On His Relationship With Jaylen Brown Months After Split

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is facing unfamiliar circumstances ahead of the 2026-27 season. Following Jaylen Brown’s trade to the Philadelphia 76ers, Tatum will be playing without his former co-star for the first time in his career.

Paul George News / TWSN / September 17

Will Paul George Replace Jaylen Brown?

Paul George understands exactly what he signed up for in Boston. He isn’t replacing Jayson Tatum as the face of the Celtics. He isn’t pretending Boston fans have forgotten about Jaylen Brown.

Paul George News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18

Paul George gets ripped by his former Clippers teammate

Paul George’s LA Clippers era is long over, but he still appears to have one ongoing feud from those days. Former NBA big man Montrezl Harrell spoke this week in an interview with NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Mitchell Robinson News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 17

Mitchell Robinson Reveals Missed Press Conference Due To Family Emergency

Boston Celtics Center Mitchell Robinson was scheduled to speak at an introductory press conference on Tuesday along with Paul George and Mike Conley. Right before the event was supposed to start, the team announced Robinson would miss the question and answer session to deal with a family matter.

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Jayson Tatum News / CelticsBlog / September 17

The Celtics need Jayson Tatum to be Jayson Tatum

We all remember May 12th, 2025 when Jayson Tatum fell to the floor in Game 4 of Round 2 against the New York Knicks. To that point, it had been one of the been one of the best games Tatum had played in his career with 42 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks.

NBA News / TWSN / September 17

The Boston Celtics Traded Jaylen Brown After a Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Fizzled

Did the Boston Celtics go backward in the Eastern Conference by trading Brown to the Rival Philadelphia 76ers? The Celtics’ relationship with Jaylen Brown became unsalvageable after rumors of a Brown trade.

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA Analysis Network / September 16

Kendrick Perkins says Boston Celtics never would have won NBA Championship in 2008 without one decision before season

Almost two decades on from the Boston Celtics’ title success in 2008, Kendrick Perkins has credited their preseason trip with the basis for their success.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 16

Celtics have a Conley temptation they should resist this season

Celtics have a Mike Conley temptation they should resist this season

Conley is on the final fringes of his career.

'Turned that corner': Paul George gives positive health update after joining Celtics

Reason for Mitchell Robinson missing his Celtics introduction has been revealed

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

Why Kendrick Perkins is putting Celtics’ Brad Stevens firmly on hot seat

After the Boston Celtics introduced veterans Paul George and Mike Conley Jr. to the media, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins reminded everyone why team team president of basketball operations Brad Stevens is on the hot seat.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 16

A New Floor is the Symbol of a New Beginning For Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics

If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent a few late evenings … okay fine, early mornings … raising your last call beer and belting out the lyrics to “Closing

Mitchell Robinson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Reason for Mitchell Robinson missing his Celtics introduction has been revealed

Details have emerged about Mitchell Robinson’s seemingly mysterious absence this week. The new Boston Celtics center Robinson was supposed to be introduced by the team at a press conference on Tuesday.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 15

Joe Mazzulla Confuses Mike Conley, And That's a Good Thing for the Boston Celtics

Mike Conley has been around. “I was part of the league when [Kevin Garnett] and them guys won, and [Rajon] Rondo and them,” he said at his introductory press conference alongside Paul George. Conley could probably write a great book about how the league has evolved from his rookie season in 2008 to 2026.