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Celtics forward Jayson Tatum still frustrated with Olympic experience under Steve Kerr

Celtics forward Jayson Tatum still frustrated with Olympic experience under Steve Kerr

The Boston Celtics are playing solid basketball at the moment, despite missing Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury. During his time in recovery, Tatum has been working to get better.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 27

Celtics, Hawks could both be without key players on Wednesday

BOSTON — The Celtics (29-17) and Atlanta Hawks (23-25) are set to face off for the second time this month on Wednesday — and both teams could be without several rotation players.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum wrestling with if he should even come back this season

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum wrestling with if he should even come back this season

Jayson Tatum is watching his Boston Celtics play very well right now. It’s urged him on to want to return and play this season; however, it’s going to be a difficult path back, as he has not played since April.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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Jaylen Brown News / CelticsBlog / January 27

Against a tough defense, Jaylen Brown’s controlled performance yielded winning results

There was nothing flashy about Jaylen Brown’s performance on Monday night.  An efficient 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists with only one turnover to

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Amari Williams News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 27
'He looked exceptional:' Amari Williams shows quick growth through pushing, patience from Celtics staff

'He looked exceptional:' Amari Williams shows quick growth through pushing, patience from Celtics staff

BOSTON — Amari Williams has a lot to learn, and over the past few games, he’s been getting a crash course in playing NBA basketball.  “It takes some time based on who we're playing against, what we're running, and what the reads are,” Joe Mazzulla said after his team beat the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night .

Jrue Holiday News / NBA Analysis Network / January 27
Jrue Holiday got a standing ovation at TD Garden. Then the Celtics beat his new team by 8 points

Jrue Holiday got a standing ovation at TD Garden. Then the Celtics beat his new team by 8 points

The Boston Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers 102-94 on Monday at TD Garden. Jrue Holiday returned to Boston for the first time since the trade. He got the tribute video and standing ovation.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 27
The Celtics committed 17 turnovers against Portland and still won by 8. That’s a problem for the Blazers

The Celtics committed 17 turnovers against Portland and still won by 8. That’s a problem for the Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Boston Celtics 102-94. The Celtics turned the ball over 17 times and still won comfortably. Portland is 9th in the Western Conference with the trade deadline approaching.

Neemias Queta News / CelticsBlog / January 27

Same jersey, different job: Neemias Queta

In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 27

Celtics’ Amari Williams unveiled ‘exceptional’ potential against Trail Blazers

BOSTON — Before Monday night, Celtics rookie Amari Williams had limited NBA minutes to his name, spending most of this year with the team’s G League affiliate in Maine.

Anfernee Simons News / Last Word On Sports / January 27
Simons Trade Target: Why Anfernee Simons Fits the Atlanta Hawks

Simons Trade Target: Why Anfernee Simons Fits the Atlanta Hawks

As the Atlanta Hawks sort out their direction, one name that keeps making quiet sense as a trade target is Celtics guard Anfernee Simons. He is not the headliner who dominates every rumor cycle.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / January 27
Jaylen Brown Sends Warning to Doubters After Spoiling Boston Return for Ex-Celtics Teammates

Jaylen Brown Sends Warning to Doubters After Spoiling Boston Return for Ex-Celtics Teammates

By disagreeing with league results, feuding with officials, and yet still leading the Boston Celtics in the East, Jaylen Brown has turned around the ‘gap year’ for the franchise.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / January 27
'Way More Important Than Basketball' – Boston Celtics Coach Gets 100% Real on the Players’ Reactions to the Minnesota ICE Outrage

'Way More Important Than Basketball' – Boston Celtics Coach Gets 100% Real on the Players’ Reactions to the Minnesota ICE Outrage

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla offered an eye-opening take on how he expects his players to digest the recent ICE shootings in Minneapolis during their press conference after their 102-94 home win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday evening.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
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 The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz
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NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 27

Jrue Holiday happy in Portland following Brad Stevens heads-up

BOSTON — Jrue Holiday ran into Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman, Celtics staffers and Jordan Walsh while doing mobility drills in the hallway on Monday afternoon.

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / January 27
Jrue Holiday Comes Clean on Contributing to $300M Sacrifice, Saving Jayson Tatum, Celtics’ Season

Jrue Holiday Comes Clean on Contributing to $300M Sacrifice, Saving Jayson Tatum, Celtics’ Season

When the Boston Celtics added Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to the roster, there was a clear indication that they were throwing all in for the title.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 26
Celtics never trail in triumph over Trail Blazers

Celtics never trail in triumph over Trail Blazers

Payton Pritchard scored a game-high 23 points and Jaylen Brown finished with 20 to lead the Boston Celtics to a 102-94 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 27
Celtics' buzzer-beater king demoralizes Trail Blazers

Celtics' buzzer-beater king demoralizes Trail Blazers

He first started getting national attention for his buzzer-beating superpowers during the Celtics' run to the 2024 title.

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Paul Pierce News / EssentiallySports / January 26
Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Faces Paternity Lawsuit After Ignoring Woman’s Plea

Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Faces Paternity Lawsuit After Ignoring Woman’s Plea

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has landed in deep trouble as the former NBA champion has been hit with a paternity lawsuit from a woman named Princess Santiago, who is claiming that she is the mother of Pierce’s unborn child.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26
Derrick White tricks Jrue Holiday with textbook shot fake

Derrick White tricks Jrue Holiday with textbook shot fake

The Boston Celtics came into their game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday looking to get back in the win column following their loss to the Chicago Bulls.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / January 26
Kobe Bryant Sought Dwyane Wade’s Help to Take Down Celtics in 2010

Kobe Bryant Sought Dwyane Wade’s Help to Take Down Celtics in 2010

The LA Lakers’ 2010 NBA title felt like a release rather than just another banner. After beating the Magic for a ring a year earlier, that Finals run against the Celtics was Kobe Bryant reminding everyone exactly who he was.

Boston Celtics News / Sneakers on SI / January 26

Jayson Tatum's 'Celtics' Shoes are 25% Off Online

Despite Jayson Tatum missing all of the season so far, the Boston Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference standings. Also, Tatum's signature Jordan Brand basketball shoes remain as popular as ever.

Anfernee Simons News / Field Level Media / January 25
Anfernee Simons making case for Boston as Celtics prep for Blazers

Anfernee Simons making case for Boston as Celtics prep for Blazers

Guard Anfernee Simons is frequently linked to trade rumors, but he's making it difficult for the Boston Celtics to move him. Simons and the Celtics will meet the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, two days after he came off the bench to score 21 points in 28 minutes during a 114-111 loss to Chicago.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25
Celtics need a center before the trade deadline after painful loss to Bulls exposes frontcourt flaws

Celtics need a center before the trade deadline after painful loss to Bulls exposes frontcourt flaws

The Boston Celtics’ 114-111 loss to the Chicago Bulls exposed a persistent problem. Jaylen Brown’s 33-point performance demonstrated his All-Star caliber, but individual excellence cannot mask structural deficiencies.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24
Celtics playing at 'high level' heading into encounter vs. Bulls

Celtics playing at 'high level' heading into encounter vs. Bulls

Torrid long-range shooting boosted the Boston Celtics to victory in the first leg of a road back-to-back amid significant struggles on the glass. On Saturday, the Celtics will hope to have a more complete effort as they visit the surging Chicago Bulls less than 24 hours after a 130-126 double-overtime win in Brooklyn.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 23
Eastern Conference Team Surprisingly Expected To Be Aggressive At Trade Deadline, Analyzing 3 Players Who Make Sense

Eastern Conference Team Surprisingly Expected To Be Aggressive At Trade Deadline, Analyzing 3 Players Who Make Sense

The Boston Celtics have been the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference. As a result, the Celtics are likely to be buyers rather than sellers, as originally believed at the start of the season, NBA Insider Zach Lowe believes.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 23
Five NBA players who could change teams at the trade deadline

Five NBA players who could change teams at the trade deadline

Here are five players likely to change teams before the deadline of Feb. 5.

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