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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11
NBA excludes historic Celtics-76ers rivalry from schedule release
There was a curious absence among the announced NBA matchups for opening night and Christmas Day.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 11
Celtics Opening Day, Christmas Day game schedule revealed 
The Celtics will tip off the 2026-2027 NBA season on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, October 20th at 3pm ET, the NBA has announced. It’s the first in a three-game slate, followed by games at the Philadelphia 76ers visiting the New York Knicks at 7pm ET and the Oklahoma City Thunder visiting the San Antonio Spurs at 9:30pm ET.
Bob Cousy News / CelticsBlog / August 11
Banner Years: 1964, answering the question, ‘Can the Celtics win without Cousy?’
NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Boston Celtics News / Bleacher Report / August 10
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.
Payton Pritchard News / Hoops Wire / August 10
Payton Pritchard says Celtics have something to prove after playoff collapse
The Celtics have changed. Payton Pritchard’s expectations apparently have not. Boston is coming off a strong regular season that ended with a painful playoff collapse, blowing a 3-1 series lead and heading home much earlier than expected.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / August 10
From Boston to Abu Dhabi: How the Middle East is Reshaping the NBA
The Middle East’s relationship with the National Basketball Association (NBA) has moved far beyond sponsorship logos, television rights and occasional exhibition matches.
Payton Pritchard News / Hoops Rumors / August 10
Payton Pritchard Not “Really Looking” At Extension
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is eligible for an extension but he’s in no rush to sign one. Pritchard made that comment to Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast, as relayed by NBCSportsBoston.com’s Michael Hurley.
Don Nelson News / Celtics Life / August 10
Remembering former Celtics star and legendary NBA coach Don Nelson
Don Nelson played for the Boston Celtics from 1965 to 1976 after stints with the Chicago Zephyrs and Los Angeles Lakers. Neslon was a clutch sixth man and frontcourt reserve under legendary coaches Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, and Tom Heinsohn.
Payton Pritchard News / Yardbarker / August 10
Celtics' Payton Pritchard remains confident ahead of crucial season
The era of "The Jays" is officially over for the Boston Celtics now that Jaylen Brown has landed in Philadelphia, leading many to wonder what the 2026-27 NBA season will look like at TD Garden for a team missing its most recent Finals MVP.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / August 10
How the Celtics' Offseason Compares With Other NBA Championship Contenders and Early Odds
Picture credit Few NBA offseasons generate as much discussion as one driven by blockbuster trades and shifting championship expectations. Boston has become one of the league's biggest storylines after taking a different path from several contenders.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10
Why Jayson Tatum not speaking to Jaylen Brown after Celtics’ trade with 76ers is strange
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum didn’t have to be best friends throughout their 10 seasons together with the Boston Celtics. The All-Star tandem found success anyway, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals five times and the NBA Finals twice before winning the franchise its 18th championship in 2024.
Don Nelson News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 10
Don Nelson Was the NBA's Johnny Appleseed, Spreading Celtics Basketball as a Coach
Don Nelson was the NBA’s Johnny Appleseed, spending his life traveling through the NBA, spreading the principles of Boston Celtics basketball, even if
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / August 9
Remembering when Don Nelson sank one of the biggest shots in NBA Finals history
The former NBA coach and Boston Celtics star died at 86 on Sunday.
NBA News / Stadium Rant / August 8
Tatum and Brown’s Friendship Wasn’t What Fans Thought
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown played together for the Boston Celtics for nine years, but what was Tatum and Brown’s friendship like? Both sides have talked about the departure, but according to Brown, they never discussed the trade privately.
Bradley Beal News / Fadeaway World / August 7
Why Bradley Beal Could Be The Perfect Addition For The Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics made the boldest call of the whole offseason when they broke up their championship duo, shipping Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and some draft capital.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 7
Solving the Boston Celtics Retired Number Problem
Boston Celtics first-round pick Chris Cenac Jr. will wear number 12 with the Celtics. He wore number 5 in college, but that's hanging in the rafters for Kevin Garnett.
Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6
Paul George riding a motorized suitcase has fans losing it in dog days of offseason
Paul George is enjoying what’s left of the offseason before he suits up with the Boston Celtics in his first year. Talking about enjoying himself in the most unusual ways imaginable.
Paul George News / Fadeaway World / August 5
Why Boston Celtics Think Paul George Is A Better Fit Than Jaylen Brown
For most fans and critics, the Boston Celtics took a big step back this summer. After trading Finals MVP Jaylen Brown for an aging Paul George, it’s hard to see the vision that team President Brad Stevens has for the franchise.
Dillon Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / August 5
Celtics Sign Dillon Mitchell To Two-Way Deal
The Celtics have signed rookie forward Dillon Mitchell to a two-way contract, the team announced on Wednesday (Twitter link). The extremely athletic 6’8″
Dillon Mitchell News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 4
Boston Celtics Rookie Could Make a Decision That Radically Changes Future Drafts
Boston Celtics rookie Dillon Mitchell may be on the verge of a decision that could re-shape the NBA draft. According to Adam Zagoria , Mitchell is considering a return to St.
NBA News / Viral Sports News / August 4
Celtics Could Lose Rookie to College Basketball in Shocking Turn
A second-round selection for the Boston Celtics may never suit up for the franchise in an official NBA contest. Dillon Mitchell, taken 40th overall in the June draft, is weighing a return to St.
Steph Curry News / Yardbarker / August 3
Celtics might pull off shocking Stephen Curry blockbuster trade
If there's something that the Celtics can always count on, it is president of basketball operations Brad Stevens having an ace up his sleeve and a big move to make next.
Hakeem Olajuwon News / HITC / July 30
Boston Celtics’ $56 million man reveals $100,000 Hakeem Olajuwon snub
Neemias Queta may have just signed a big money contract with the Boston Celtics, but he still won’t pay to learn from one of the NBA’s greatest. Any center that comes into the NBA would snap someone’s hand off if it meant they could have Hakeem Olajuwon’s career.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 16
Hugo Gonzalez put skills on display in Celtics' Summer League win
With the Boston Celtics expected to try to make up for the loss of Jaylen Brown by committee, the door is open for young players to earn more of an opportunity than they were initially expecting.
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