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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Sends First Message to Jaylen Brown After 76ers Trade

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Sends First Message to Jaylen Brown After 76ers Trade

The Boston Celtics are entering a new era following one of the most surprising moves of the 2026 NBA offseason. During a 2025-2026 season in which superstar forward Jayson Tatum played in only 16 regular-season games, the Celtics finished with a 56-26 record and the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Celtics' Jayson Tatum reacts to the Jaylen Brown trade

Celtics' Jayson Tatum reacts to the Jaylen Brown trade

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum offered his first reaction to the Jaylen Brown blockbuster trade on Friday. 

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Neemias Queta News / Ball Exclusives / July 3
Celtics extend starting center Neemias Queta

Celtics extend starting center Neemias Queta

The Boston Celtics signed center Neemias Queta to an extension on Friday according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Queta, who was entering the final year of his deal, signed a four-year contract worth $56 million after a career best season averaging 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

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The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

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Jayson Tatum faces the biggest test of his career in 2026-27

Celtics' Jayson Tatum faces biggest test of career after Jaylen Brown trade

The Boston Celtics made one of the biggest moves of the NBA offseason by trading away franchise cornerstone piece Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.

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NBA GM has shocking opinion on Jaylen Brown’s value

NBA GM has shocking opinion on Jaylen Brown’s value

If Jaylen Brown is looking for more bulletin board material from around the NBA, he is getting no shortage of it. As trade negotiations demonstrated, Brown’s stature around the league is lower than public perception.

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'Stupid': NBA Legend Ron Harper Blasts League’s Radical New Free-Throw Rule

This year, the NBA is turning summer league into its own lab, and there’s been one such experiment that has gotten an immediate reaction from one name that everyone remembers from the Bulls’ dynasty era.

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NBA Free Agency: Celtics, Neemias Queta, Pistons, Javonte Green, Sixers

NBA Free Agency: Celtics, Neemias Queta, Pistons, Javonte Green, Sixers

The Celtics are keeping one of their emerging big men in Boston for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Boston has agreed to a four-year, $56 million extension with center Neemias Queta.

Jaylen Brown News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Jaylen Brown’s Perceived Value Around The NBA Led To Surprising Trade

Jaylen Brown’s Perceived Value Around The NBA Led To Surprising Trade

A Jaylen Brown trade had been widely expected ever since the Celtics included him as part of their offer in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes that they ultimately lost to Miami.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

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In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Neemias Queta News / Field Level Media / July 3
Report: Celtics' Neemias Queta agrees to 4-year, $56M extension

Report: Celtics' Neemias Queta agrees to 4-year, $56M extension

The Boston Celtics are picking up their team option on Neemias Queta for next season and will sign the 7-foot center to a fully guaranteed four-year, $56 million contract extension.

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Jaylen Brown Had Perfect Response To Colin Cowherd's 'Insane' Insult

Jaylen Brown Had Perfect Response To Colin Cowherd's 'Insane' Insult

Jaylen Brown isn't fazed by the recent jab Colin Cowherd took at him, that's for sure. The Boston Celtics shocked the NBA world on Wednesday by trading Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks.

Neemias Queta News / Yardbarker / July 3
Celtics make under-the-radar quality move to retain Neemias Queta

Celtics make under-the-radar quality move to retain Neemias Queta

In the aftermath of one of the most scrutinized trades in NBA history, the Boston Celtics made another move.

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Celtics sign Neemias Queta to $56 million extension after Jaylen Brown trade

Celtics sign Neemias Queta to $56 million extension after Jaylen Brown trade

After a breakout campaign, Neemias Queta was rewarded by the Boston Celtics with a multi-year extension on Friday, locking up the much-improved center for the foreseeable future.

Neemias Queta News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Celtics, Neemias Queta Agree To Four-Year Extension

Celtics, Neemias Queta Agree To Four-Year Extension

After exercising his $2.67MM team option for the 2026/27 season earlier this week, the Celtics have reached an agreement with Neemias Queta on a longer-term deal.

Boston Celtics News / EasySportz / July 2
Brad Stevens and Boston Bet Big on This NBA Sniper

Brad Stevens and Boston Bet Big on This NBA Sniper

The Boston Celtics Are Betting Big on Payton Pritchard The Boston Celtics are making one of the biggest bets of the offseason by handing the keys to Payton Pritchard following the blockbuster trade that sends Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / July 3
Celtics believe they already have Jaylen Brown's replacement

Celtics believe they already have Jaylen Brown's replacement

As unimpressed as Celtics fans might be right now, general manager Brad Stevens believes they already have another star in the building.

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One detail made Giannis Antetokounmpo reject the Celtics at the last minute

One detail made Giannis Antetokounmpo reject the Celtics at the last minute

It's still too early to tell how things will go down, but for now, there are valid reasons to believe the Celtics dropped the ball with their latest decisions. 

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Mitchell Robinson News / Yardbarker / July 1
Mitchell Robinson cashes in after playoff success

Mitchell Robinson cashes in after playoff success by signing with new team

The New York Knicks built their championship roster to counter the Boston Celtics. Now that they've won a title, the Knicks' Atlantic Division rivals are poaching one of their most valuable reserves.

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Nikola Vucevic News / Yardbarker / July 1
Magic reunite with Nikola Vucevic after years apart

Magic reunite with Nikola Vucevic after years apart

Vucevic was traded away from the franchise during the 2020-21 season and has spent the past five seasons with the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics.

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