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Jaylen Brown Makes Marcus Smart Request During Celtics Season

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics secured their third-straight win on Tuesday, jumping to 8-7 on the 2025-26 NBA season, their first winning record, after taking down Michael Porter Jr.

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What does Boston need from Hugo Gonzalez this year?

Hugo Gonzalez, the Boston Celtics first-round draft selection from this year, is in an interesting position. Being their sole rookie this year, the team is likely ready to invest heavily in his development.

Jayson Tatum News / Fadeaway World / November 20

Celtics No Longer Feared Around NBA Amid Jayson Tatum’s Injury And Full Roster Gutting

The Boston Celtics have gone from one of the NBA’s most intimidating opponents to a team that no longer inspires the same level of fear. Around the league, scouts, coaches, and front office executives are shaking their heads at how quickly the franchise has slipped from contender status.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / November 20

Self-critical Jaylen Brown, Celtics go for another win vs. Nets

Jaylen Brown is hoping to rebound from a 29-point performance in his last game when the Boston Celtics complete a home-and-home series against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 20

The Celtics are (seemingly) solving their biggest issue

BOSTON — For a moment, it looked like the Boston Celtics’ season would be totally inhibited by rebounding. Standing at his locker in Detroit in late October, Jaylen Brown shook his head when discussing the team’s mounting rebounding woes.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

Which Celtics Signing Stands Out After First Month Of Basketball?

The Boston Celtics are showing their depth in the opening thirty days of basketball. Despite losing veterans like Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Jrue Holiday, the Celtics’ offseason signings are holding their own.

Luka Garza News / Celtics Life / November 20

Luke Garza discusses joining the Celtics and life threatening surgery during collegiate years

Back in 2018 Luka Garza had a life-threatening surgery to remove a nearly 10-pound benign cyst from his abdomen that was pressing on his spleen. The cyst grew over time, and the surgery was considered life-threatening because there was a risk of his spleen rupturing if the cyst ruptured, which could have been fatal.

NBA News / Celtics Life / November 20

Throwback Thursday: Reggie Lewis Reebok Reverse Jam commercial

Taking you back to 1991 for today's throwback! Dee Brown was famous for pumping up his Reebok's on his way to winning the NBA Slam Dunk contest in 1991, but he wasn't the only Celtics player who wore the brand's shoes.

Jordan Walsh News / CelticsBlog / November 20

Jordan Walsh could soon face same challenge Celtics teammates have

NEW YORK — As quickly as Jordan Walsh became the revelation of this Celtics season, he slid aside to make room for a Josh Minott spark and Sam Hauser closing effort in the second half of the Celtics’ win over the Nets on Wednesday.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / November 20

Celtics overcome season-high in turnovers to secure third-straight win in Brooklyn

Since the beginning of the season, Joe Mazzulla has been preaching the importance of winning the turnover battle every game. It’s been an integral part of their identity this season given the difference in talent from the previous years, the margin for error becoming that much slimmer.

Jordan Walsh News / CelticsBlog / November 20

Jordan Walsh, Celtics embrace competition — this time, at a bowling alley

BOSTON – On Wednesday afternoon, 50 kids from the Roxbury Boys and Girls Club of Boston thought they were headed for a simple afternoon of bowling and pizza.

Jaylen Brown News / Hardwood Heroics / November 19

Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Drops Brutally Honest Take on His Outing Vs. Brooklyn Nets

Jaylen Brown was critical of his first-half performance during the Boston Celtics’ 113-99 road win against the Brooklyn Nets yesterday. The one-time NBA champion only had six points in 10 minutes during the said timeframe.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Boston Celtics Pull Away From Nets to Win Third Game in a Row and Move to 8-7 on the Season

It hasn’t been the seamless start to the season for the Boston Celtics, and the Boston faithful might have scripted in their minds. An 0-3 stumble out of the gate, followed by a recovery, then another dip—it’s been a season of fits and starts.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 18

Celtics move above .500 with victory over Nets

Jaylen Brown scored 23 of his 29 points in the second half as the Boston Celtics did enough in the fourth quarter and moved above .500 for the first time this season with a 113-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night in New York.

Joe Mazzulla News / Bleacher Report / November 18

Watch: Joe Mazzulla struggles with defining ‘fun’ (via @CelticsCLNS)

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 18

3 Celtics Ruled Out Ahead of Nets Game

The Boston Celtics are enjoying a bill of relatively clean health, as just three players are listed as out on the team's injury report ahead of their bout against the Brooklyn Nets.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Celtics rumors: Boston named as intriguing team scouring for trade opportunities, but there’s a problem

It’s still early in the NBA season, but that doesn’t mean that there can’t be any trade rumors going around already. With injuries affecting teams, there’s a chance that they could be looking for deals, and there are some players that could be shopped around.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 17

Nets searching for first home victory as Celtics come calling

Jaylen Brown is enjoying a fast start to the season and is starting to get some help from Payton Pritchard and Derrick White. All three made massive contributions to the Celtics getting to .500 on Sunday, and Boston is hoping to see more of the same in Tuesday night's visit to the Brooklyn Nets, who are winless at home.

Ron Harper News / Ball Exclusives / November 17

5x NBA champion Ron Harper goes off on today’s NBA

If you ask young fans, today’s NBA is considered the greatest version of basketball in the league’s history. When you ask older fans, they disagree, wholeheartedly.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 17

Celtics Free Agent Signing Took 12,000 More Practice Shots Than Any Other NBA Player Last Year

Despite averaging just over 14 minutes per game so far during his first season with the Boston Celtics, forward Luka Garza's work ethic has stood out to his head coach.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 17

Celtics Win a Close One at Home Against the Clippers 121-118

It was a game that had no business being this close for the Boston Celtics. A nail-biter that felt ripped from the pages of a Hollywood script, leaving the TD Garden faithful breathless and the Los Angeles Clippers wondering what might have been.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / November 17

Derrick White’s Candid Admission On Jayson Tatum’s Constant Sideline Presence

Jayson Tatum’s injury in the 2025 NBA playoffs spilled milk over the Boston Celtics’ plans for the 2025-26 season. With a team’s star player effectively ruled out for the whole campaign, there’s little they can dream about.

Kevin Garnett News / EssentiallySports / November 16

Ray Allen Is Helpless Over Celtics Honor Years After Kevin Garnett Fallout

Ray Allen showed up at TD Garden on Saturday, but not to check in on his “Ubuntu” squad; they are probably still frowning at him. He was there for a personal milestone.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / November 15

AJ Dybantsa Makes His Stance on Playing for Celtics in the Future Clear

Looking to the future, all eyes in the NBA are on what is expected to be a loaded 2026 draft class. Among the most coveted in the group is versatile BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / November 9

Josh Minott: Brad Stevens’ Hidden Gem

Ten games into the season, the Boston Celtics find themselves sitting one spot outside of the play-in tournament at the 11th seed. Following the potential season-ending Achilles tear to Jayson Tatum, the Celtics entered the season with tempered expectations compared to recent years of championship aspirations.