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Can Boston Celtics reach key championship indicator in February?

Phil Jackson once said that serious contenders for a championship have to win 40 games before they lose 20, and history has proven him mostly right. Since 1980, only four teams have won a championship without reaching the 40-20 rule: the 1994–95 Houston Rockets, the 2003–04 Detroit Pistons, the 2005–06 Miami Heat, and the 2020–21 Milwaukee Bucks.

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Celtics’ Baylor Scheierman reveals why he always draws ire of opposing benches after win over Kings

BOSTON — Boston Celtics wing Baylor Scheierman doesn’t have the typical origins of the modern NBA player. He hails from a small city in Nebraska, a state that’s only produced 21 other NBAers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 31

Celtics conclude homestand against slumping Bucks

The Boston Celtics hope leading scorer Jaylen Brown can return to action Sunday when they wrap up a four-game homestand with a visit from the Milwaukee Bucks.

Neemias Queta News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 31

Video breakdown: Neemias Queta's growth for Boston Celtics highlighted in two plays

The Celtics won their 30th game of the season Friday night, beating the Sacramento Kings to join five other teams in the league with 30 or more wins. It’s

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How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Will Celtics Let Trade Assets Waste For The Third Year In A Row?

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are third in the East with a 30–18 record. They are mounting a surprise playoff challenge. Jayson Tatum’s return could elevate that into a serious title push.

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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.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Celtics To Use Trade Asset To Add Double-Double Behemoth?

The Boston Celtics are surprisingly second in the Eastern Conference. They are looking to take advantage of it. The Celtics have trade exceptions they can use to add Nikola Vucevic in a low-risk, high-reward trade.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Celtics’ Injured All-Star On Track To Return In A Few Weeks

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum‘s potential in-season return is the talk of Beantown. Making an appearance on HoopsHype’s Around the Beat podcast, CLNS Media beat writer Bobby Manning finally put a date on when the six-time All-Star could return.

Payton Pritchard News / CelticsBlog / January 31

10 takeaways from a night owned by Payton Pritchard

What if I tell you that Payton Pritchard is the most efficient isolation player in the NBA among players with more than two isolations per game? Yes, that’s right: the Sixth Man of the Year is more efficient than any other player in the NBA in one-on-one situations this season, and last night was another example of that greatness.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 31

Joe Mazzulla: No physical setback for Jayson Tatum in rehab

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum’s remarks on The Pivot Podcast and the Chris Haynes report that Tatum’s re-evaluating whether he’ll return from Achilles surgery this season did not stem from a physical setback, Joe Mazzulla said on 98.5 The Sports Hub earlier this week.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 31

Celtics’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario amid surprise season

Expectations weren’t necessarily low for the Boston Celtics heading into the 2025-26 campaign. They may be without Jayson Tatum, who’s still recovering

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / January 31

4x All-Star Reminds Jayson Tatum the Worst as Celtics HC Drops Injury Return Update

The Boston Celtics have been one of the biggest surprises of the season. Despite losing most of their championship core via trades, free agency, and Jayson Tatum’s injury, the team has emerged as a powerhouse in the Eastern Conference, raising questions about the forward’s return, which seemed earlier than initially thought.

Payton Pritchard News / Field Level Media / January 30

Payton Pritchard, Celtics steamroll floundering Kings

Payton Pritchard tossed in a game-high 29 points and Neemias Queta had 10 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-93 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 30

Celtics guard gets surprise start with Jaylen Brown sidelined

BOSTON — Baylor Scheierman will start his fourth game of the season when the Celtics face the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Scheierman has appeared in 42 of 47 games this year — and has averaged 3 points and 2 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per night.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 30

More evidence points to quiet Boston Celtics trade deadline

The Celtics have found themselves in just about every rumor for an available (or even theoretically available) big man, mostly because they have an obvious front court hole, and they have the assets to make a variety of deals happen. And the Celtics are, indeed, very actively pursuing trades.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 30

Watch Jayson Tatum work out his leg during Celtics’ shootaround

The Boston Celtics are third in the Eastern Conference, and some would say that it’s a surprise that they’ve been this good with all the turnover they had before the season started.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Should The Boston Celtics Make A Move Before Trade Deadline?

Boston is in quite an intriguing position as a top seed in the Eastern Conference. The cohesiveness of the team, the leadership of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, and their offensive firepower as a collective have resulted in nearly 30 wins before February.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 30

Joe Mazzulla’s extreme war zone training tactics recalled by Celtics’ Luka Garza

The Boston Celtics just will not go away. They are once again right in the mix when the thought was that they would take a step back without Jayson Tatum.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / January 30

Leading scorer Jaylen Brown may miss Celtics' matchup vs. Kings

The Boston Celtics will be looking to avoid back-to-back home losses and may be without leading scorer Jaylen Brown when they face the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 29

Rejected Boston Celtics trade attempt sets tough tone for trade deadline

The Boston Celtics are trying. They want to make a trade. They have the assets to do something meaningfu l , but they are also quite disciplined in their approach.

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

NBA Rumors: Boston Celtics Place Key Backcourt Piece on the Trade Market

With how well the Boston Celtics have played thanks to Jaylen Brown’s superb play, many have thought they would stay put at the upcoming trade deadline.

NBA News / Celtics Life / January 29

Watch: Atlanta Hawks 117, Boston Celtics 106 highlights

Extended highlights from last night's Celtics loss to the Hawks at the TD Garden. The Hawks defeted the Celtics 117-106 avenging their previous lopsided loss with a strong start and balanced scoring, leading by as many as 21 points in the first quarter.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 27