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On YouTubeBoston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / April 8
Jaylen Brown Offers Support After Jayson Tatum Recalls 'Traumatic Experience' Ahead of Knicks Game
As Jayson Tatum prepares to face the ghosts of last season’s devastating ACL tear at Madison Square Garden, he won’t be doing it alone. Teammate and co-star Jaylen Brown has stepped up with heartfelt support, showing their unbreakable bond ahead of Wednesday’s pivotal matchup.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 8
10 Takeaways from the Celtics Late Victory Over Hornets 
Boston did a great job of slowing down the Hornets attack to end the third quarter, finishing on a 10-0 run with all the momentum and a slim 90-87 lead.
Jaylen Brown News / CelticsBlog / April 8
Jaylen Brown sees shades of Celtics in up-and-coming Hornets ‘ready to play’
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was impressed by the No. 9 seed Charlotte Hornets after Tuesday night’s matchup at TD Garden. In fact, he said it was almost like going up against a much younger version of the C’s.
The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 8
Hornets vs. Celtics player grades: 58 points from the Jays and 2nd half defense takes sting out of Charlotte
If you caught Boston’s 54th win of the season on TV or at TD Garden, you would have thought it was a playoff game. The scrappy Hornets have been one of the best second half of the season teams and could knock off a contender in the first round.
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / April 8
Joe Mazzulla Reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Comments on Celtics’ Mentality, Says Players Are 'Greatest Gift'
Joe Mazzulla instantly reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s cryptic message! When asked about the Bucks’ superstar’s praise, Mazzulla chose not to fuel the narrative.
Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8
Why Celtics’ Jayson Tatum isn’t thrilled to return to MSG for Knicks showdown
The Boston Celtics (54-25) will be focused on clinching the No. 2 seed in the East when they square off with the New York Knicks (51-28) on Thursday night, but for star forward Jayson Tatum, this contest will carry much more emotional weight.
Jordan Walsh News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 8
Celtics-Hornets Player Grades: Stars Step Up Late, But Jordan Walsh's Defense Was Big
BOSTON — The Celtics looked disjointed in a physical game against a very motivated Charlotte Hornets team. But their defense shut down a blistering-hot
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / April 7
Jaylen Brown helps Celtics snap Hornets' win streak at 4
Jaylen Brown scored 35 points and had nine rebounds to propel the Boston Celtics to a 113-102 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown pulls off wild feat that Larry Bird did four times
Jaylen Brown has flourished as the Boston Celtics’ number one option throughout the 2025-26 season, as even with Jayson Tatum’s return, the offensive pecking order in Beantown is clear.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 7
Celtics’ strong 4th quarter stings Hornets, 113-102
The Boston Celtics hosted the eighth-placed Charlotte Hornets for their final matchup of the regular season. With four games to go in the regular season, the Celtics needed just two wins from the final four games to lock in the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 7
Celtics’ Brad Stevens shoots down college coaching rumors
Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens has heard the noise before. Indiana. North Carolina. You name the blueblood, and at some point, his name gets tossed into the mix.
Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Jaylen Brown Makes Career Decision Amid Celtics Season
Jaylen Brown has been a driving force behind the Boston Celtics resurgence during the 2025-26 NBA season, particularly in a year where expectations dipped following Jayson Tatum’s injury.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Fadeaway World / April 7
How The Boston Celtics Could Acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo In The 2026 Offseason
In a sitdown with Lori Nickel of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Giannis Antetokounmpo gave the Celtics a real opening this week, and he did it while explaining what will shape the next phase of his career.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 7
Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets: Preview and Prediction
Tuesday’s Celtics vs Hornets matchup at TD Garden is a fitting way to highlight one of the most remarkable stories in the NBA this season. The Charlotte Hornets arrive in Boston on a four-game winning streak, fresh off a 122-108 victory over Minnesota, and firmly in the conversation for a top-six seed in the East.
Boston Celtics News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 7
Why Diana Taurasi backs Boston for WNBA expansion
WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi expressed support for Boston as a potential WNBA expansion market, pointing to the city’s existing basketball culture and interest in the league’s continued growth.
Nikola Vucevic News / Field Level Media / April 6
Celtics looking to integrate Nikola Vucevic against surging Hornets
Although this is the final week of the NBA regular season, the Boston Celtics still have at least one significant thing to iron out entering Tuesday's game against the visiting Charlotte Hornets: making sure Nikola Vucevic fits comfortably into the rotation before the playoffs begin.
Ron Harper News / Celtics Life / April 5
Celtics sign Ron Harper Jr. to NBA contract
The Celtics who were required to get back up to fourteen players on their roster have signed Ron Harper Jr. to a new two year NBA contract. It's two years by name, but of course there are only five games remaining in the NBA season for this year.
Charles Bassey News / Hoops Wire / April 5
Warriors intend to sign Charles Bassey
The Warriors are planning to sign center Charles Bassey, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Bassey, the 53rd overall pick in the 2021 draft, has appeared in 113 NBA games with the 76ers and Spurs, averaging 4.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 11.1 minutes per contest.
Nikola Vucevic News / Hoops Rumors / April 5
Nikola Vucevic To Return Sunday For Celtics
Veteran center Nikola Vucevic will return to action in Sunday’s game vs. Toronto, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed to reporters, including Jay King of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 4
Celtics make big Ron Harper Jr. contract decision
The Boston Celtics are preparing for a long run in the playoffs, and while they are depending on superstars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum to do most of the heavy lifting, general manager Brad Stevens knows that it takes a lot more than those two if the team is going to make a run at a second NBA title in the last 3 seasons.
Nikola Vucevic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 4
Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic seemingly close to returning from injury
Boston Celtics veteran Nikola Vucevic is one step closer to returning from a hand injury that has sidelined him for the past month. Vucevic suffered a fractured finger in a 120-100 win against the Dallas Mavericks.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / April 4
Celtics To Sign Ron Harper Jr. To Two-Year Deal
The Celtics will sign Ron Harper Jr. to a two-year contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (Twitter link). Harper, who is currently on a two-way deal, has played 26 games for the Celtics this season, after spending the previous three years with the Raptors and Pistons.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / April 1
NBA Hall of Famer Robert Parish sends clear message to legends criticizing today's stars
A lot of former players have issues with how the game has changed, and it usually circles back to physicality.
Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla blasts ‘stupid’ NBA award
By now, it is no secret that Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is as blunt as they come. On Monday, Mazzulla was asked about the NBA Coach of the Year award, and the Celtics coach was as blunt as can be.
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