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Pritchard’s 30-Point Charge Powers Celtics Past Bulls, 125–111

The Boston Celtics came away with a 125-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls, using a standout scoring performance from Payton Pritchard and a strong all-around contribution from Jayson Tatum to secure their fourth win of the season.

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Celtics’ Paul George weighs in on important role without Jayson Tatum on the floor

Paul George is an NBA veteran who is in his 17th season in the league. It is also his first year with the Boston Celtics, and he is taking his responsibility as being one of Jayson Tatum’s key supporting teammates.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 1

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla sounds off on Jayson Tatum’s wild FT total vs. Magic

Jayson Tatum has been on a tear to start the 2026-27 season, as he had another big game on Sunday afternoon in a 108-97 victory over the Orlando Magic.

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The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 1

Celtics Win 5th Straight Despite Bad Shooting: 7 Things the Box Score Won't Tell You

The Boston Celtics couldn't hit a shot, but they did a lot of other things well on their way to a 108-97 win in Orlando, their fifth win in a row after the opening-night loss in Detroit.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Jayson Tatum News / Field Level Media / November 1

Jayson Tatum leads Celtics past Magic for fifth straight win

Jayson Tatum tossed in a game-high 32 points to help the visiting Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to five games by beating the Orlando Magic 108-97 on Sunday.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title thanks to dominant Gabby Williams performance in Game 7

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Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Wyc Grousbeck News / Athlon Sports / November 1

In 2002, Wyc Grousbeck paid $360 million for the Boston Celtics; in 2025, he sold it in a deal valuing the team at $6.1 billion

Boston’s basketball history includes decades of championship banners, but the franchise’s business story took a new turn when Wyc Grousbeck led a group of investors into ownership.

Jayson Tatum News / Stadium Rant / November 1

Tatum And Brown Beef: What Happened Between The Former Celtics Stars?

The Tatum and Brown beef seems to have two different answers when the two are asked about each other, and some might find it hard to believe, since they shared so much success playing together.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 1

Inside the Celtics’ ‘Legends Project’: Handwritten Letters From Ray Allen, Tommy Points, and More

There's something special about a handwritten note. Yes, it’s 2026, so almost everything is a text or an email. But the effort behind picking up a pen, writing words by hand, and sending that message out has an extra personal touch to it. Someone actually thought words and used their own hands, not some AI bot, to convey them.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Athlon Sports / November 1

Final Injury Report for Celtics-Magic: Will Mitchell Robinson Play?

The Boston Celtics are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup. Boston enters Sunday’s game with a 4-1 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls at home Friday night.

Mitchell Robinson News / CelticsBlog / November 1

Celtics will be without key starter when they face Magic

The Celtics will be without Mitchell Robinson when they face the Orlando Magic. Robinson will rest on the front end of a back-to-back, the Celtics’ second of the season.

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NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 1

Celtics Catch Shorthanded Magic Without Paolo Banchero as Win Streak Hits the Road

The Celtics have won four straight and start their first full road trip Sunday afternoon in Orlando (Their one road game so far was the season-opener in Detroit).

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 1

Stumbling gracefully through my first game with a Celtics credential

I’ve been a Celtics fan most of my life. For the first time, I had to be something a bit more than that. On Friday, October 30th, I had the incredible honor of making my debut as a credentialed media member for CelticsBlog when the Celtics faced the Bulls in the NBA Cup.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 1

The Celtics’ NBA Cup respect grows by the year

Green courts. Point differential. October and November Fridays (and the occassional Tuesday) deliver the majesty and tradition of the Emirates NBA Cup.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 31

Celtics’ Toughest Test Yet: Inside Boston’s Brutal Week vs. Magic, Rockets, Bucks, Hornets

The Boston Celtics' Emirates Cup win over the Chicago Bulls was the beginning of a very tough stretch for the team where they'll be playing eight games in 13 nights, with no two consecutive games in the same city.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 31

Celtics to test four-game winning streak on road against Magic

The Boston Celtics opened the season with a 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons but have been on a roll ever since. The Celtics will enter Sunday's road game against the Orlando Magic on a four-game winning streak.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla reveals how Paul George’s impact extends far beyond the court

When the Boston Celtics acquired veteran Paul George from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Jaylen Brown, very few people supported the move, considering Brown’s success and contributions to the franchise.

Paul George News / EasySportz / October 30

Celtics Keep Rolling as Paul George Turns Back the Clock

The Boston Celtics continued their impressive start to the season Friday night, defeating the Chicago Bulls 125-111 in their NBA Cup opener. While Payton Pritchard stole the spotlight with 30 points and Jayson Tatum added 26, Paul George continued showing that he has plenty left in the tank.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 30

Celtics win 4th straight, roll past Bulls in NBA Cup opener

Payton Pritchard scored a season-high 30 points off the bench, Jayson Tatum added 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the visiting Chicago Bulls 125-111 on Friday in the NBA Cup Group C opener for both teams.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Celtics Exercise Options On Scheierman, Gonzalez

The Celtics have exercised their rookie scale team options on wings Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez for the 2027/28 season, per RealGM’s log of official NBA transactions.

Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Celtics news: It shouldn’t surprise anybody that Joe Mazzulla is a big AI guy

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has found another unconventional tool to improve his coaching methods: artificial intelligence. Known for his unusual approach to basketball, Mazzulla now uses Claude daily to evaluate practices, develop ideas, and challenge his thinking.

Neemias Queta News / The Lead / October 30

Neemias Queta’s Foul Trouble Is Posing a Problem for the Celtics

The Boston Celtics appeared to have Tuesday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets wrapped up in regulation. They led by four with four seconds left, Jayson Tatum at the free-throw line, and ESPN analytics giving them a 99.2 percent chance of winning.

Ron Harper News / Total Pro Sports / October 30

5-Time NBA Champion Ron Harper Roasted For Shooting His Shot At AI Volleyball Player On ‘X’

Five-time NBA champion Ron Harper is pretty active on X. He recently responded to Gilbert Arenas over comments about his son. Harper, who won three titles with the Chicago Bulls and two with the Los Angeles Lakers, is now the subject of an online roasting.