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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reveals joy of playing alongside Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard again

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reveals joy of playing alongside Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard again

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had to wait almost 300 days to play in an NBA game after rupturing his Achilles in May. So, it’s safe to say he’s enjoying life on the court, especially since the C’s have gone 2-0 since his remarkable return.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 9
Luke Kornet's push to cancel Hawks' Magic City promotion works  

Luke Kornet's push to cancel Hawks' Magic City promotion works  

Luka Kornet has blocked 356 shots in his nine-year NBA career. On Monday, he managed to block an entire game.

Celtics' Jayson Tatum looking closer to old self in win over Cavaliers
The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise
The '20-pt., 15-reb., 5-block NBA games' quiz
NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 9

Celtics could be without 2 key players against Spurs

The Celtics will once again be without Nikola Vucevic when they face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday evening. Vucevic, who underwent surgery on his fractured ring finger on Saturday morning, is expected to be re-evaluated in the next 3-4 weeks, the Celtics announced.

Boston Celtics News / The Spun / March 9
Shaquille O'Neal Shows Embarrassing Knowledge Of Boston Celtics Roster

Shaquille O'Neal Shows Embarrassing Knowledge Of Boston Celtics Roster

Of the Boston Celtics reserves making key contributions this season, second-year guard Baylor Scheierman has given the C's some really good minutes over the past month or so.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz
The 'Most active 30-point NBA games' quiz
The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz
Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / March 9
'They Truly Don’t Care Who Gets the Credit': Paul Pierce Weighs In on Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown First Option Debate

'They Truly Don’t Care Who Gets the Credit': Paul Pierce Weighs In on Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown First Option Debate

Six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum has defied the odds to return from an Achilles injury in less than 10 months, despite reservations about his inclusion in a settled and in form Boston Celtics.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 9
The Very Early Signs That Derrick White is Benefiting From Jayson Tatum's Return

The Very Early Signs That Derrick White is Benefiting From Jayson Tatum's Return

Jayson Tatum hasn't even played 55 minutes for the Celtics, but his impact on the team is already obvious. He looks very much like himself, with little apprehension.

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / March 9
Former NBA Star Uses Michael Jordan Example While Addressing Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown Leadership Narrative

Former NBA Star Uses Michael Jordan Example While Addressing Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown Leadership Narrative

The Boston Celtics are buzzing at the moment. While the team has been looking quite polished, the team now has Jayson Tatum coming into the mix. With the rumors going on for a long time, Bill Simmons’ prediction of his return has now come true.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 9

10 Takeaways from the Celtics season sweep of the Cavs

Over their last 15 games, the Cavaliers were the number 1 offense in the NBA while the Celtics were the number 1 defense — a real clash of the titans matchup where only one could prevail, and this match went to Boston.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9
Cavaliers’ Kenny Atkinson explains ‘top 5′ praise for Celtics’ Derrick White

Cavaliers’ Kenny Atkinson explains ‘top 5′ praise for Celtics’ Derrick White

The winds may be starting to blow in a different direction in the Eastern Conference. All season long, the Detroit Pistons have reigned atop the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Yardbarker
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 8
Shaq shamelessly admits he has no idea about 1 Celtics player

Shaq shamelessly admits he has no idea about 1 Celtics player

Since being selected by the Boston Celtics as the No. 30 pick of the 2024 NBA draft, Baylor Scheierman has quietly established himself as an important contributor in Joe Mazzulla’s rotation.

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz
 The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
 The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 8
Celtics’ Derrick White offers insider view of Jayson Tatum–Jaylen Brown dynamic

Celtics’ Derrick White offers insider view of Jayson Tatum–Jaylen Brown dynamic

Derrick White provided his stance on the chemistry between Boston Celtics’ superstar duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Tatum and Brown have been teammates since the 2017-18 campaign, going nine years and counting.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 8

Mazzulla on Scheierman: his impact ‘doesn’t get rewarded enough’

Eight minutes into the third quarter, Baylor Scheierman chased down Payton Pritchard’s missed 3-pointer and slapped the rebound back to him. The extra effort led to a feed to a wide-open Sam Hauser, who buried a second-chance three to give the Celtics a 26-point lead and forced a Cavaliers timeout.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / March 8
Cavs needed answers against Celtics and found few

Cavs needed answers against Celtics and found few

Some games are complicated. This one was not. The Cavaliers simply could not make a shot when it mattered most, and the Boston Celtics happily took advantage in a 109-98 road win Sunday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 8
Jayson Tatum looking closer to old self in win over Cavaliers

Celtics' Jayson Tatum looking closer to old self in win over Cavaliers

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum clearly isn't 100 percent, but he's getting closer to full health. 

Tatum makes Celtics history for actual play in season debut
Jaylen Brown has great quote on Tatum’s return from injury
Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic undergoes surgery for broken finger
76ers All-Star G Tyrese Maxey (finger) to miss at least two games
Lakers hold off Knicks for wire-to-wire win
Heat keep rolling, hand East-leading Pistons fourth straight loss
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / March 8
Cavs fall to Celtics after second quarter goes clankity clank clank

Cavs fall to Celtics after second quarter goes clankity clank clank

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 109-98 home loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday. 1. It’s hard to win at basketball when you can’t pull the ball through that little orange sphere.

Damon Stoudamire News / Larry Brown Sports / March 8
Former NBA standout fired as Georgia Tech head coach

Former NBA standout fired as Georgia Tech head coach

Former NBA standout Damon Stoudamire is out as head coach at Georgia Tech after three seasons.

Stunning UConn loss puts NCAA Tournament 1-seed up for grabs
Dick Vitale calls out Kentucky's roster in loss to No. 5 Florida
Five men's college basketball teams with most on the line in conference tournaments
The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz
Nikola Vucevic News / Field Level Media / March 7
Celtics C Nikola Vucevic (finger) sidelined 3-4 weeks

Celtics C Nikola Vucevic (finger) sidelined 3-4 weeks

Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic could miss the rest of the regular season following surgery to repair a broken right ring finger. The injury occurred during the first quarter of Friday's 120-100 victory against the visiting Dallas Mavericks.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / March 7
Jayson Tatum makes Celtics history for actual play in season debut

Jayson Tatum makes Celtics history for actual play in season debut

Just being out there 10 months after an Achilles tear was an achievement in and of itself, but Tatum's actual performance on Friday night was historic in nature as well.

Celtics dealt tough injury blow in Jayson Tatum's season debut
Jayson Tatum shines in return, making Celtics even more dangerous in East
Jayson Tatum makes winning return, helps Celtics top Mavericks
The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise
The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz
Nikola Vucevic News / Hoops Rumors / March 6
Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic Suffers Broken Right Ring Finger

Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic Suffers Broken Right Ring Finger

Veteran center Nikola Vucevic fractured the ring finger on his right (shooting) hand and will miss the remainder of Friday’s game vs. Dallas, the Celtics announced (via Twitter).

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