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Celtics star Jayson Tatum refuses to skip workout on Christmas Eve

The Boston Celtics received an encouraging sign on Christmas Eve, as Jayson Tatum continued his rehabilitation process without taking the holiday off. With the Celtics firmly positioned in the Eastern Conference race, the moment highlighted both Tatum’s injury recovery progress and the team’s ongoing playoff push to win championship No.

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Is Jaylen Brown the best player in the NBA? ‘Nobody doing it better than me’

Despite major roster upheaval in the offseason, and the absence of Jayson Tatum as he recovers from an Achilles injury, the Boston Celtics have been a surprise team this season.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 24

Brad Stevens Clearly Soured on Long-Term Investment in Jrue Holiday

Much more context about Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens' major offseason of trading was revealed in The Stein Line's Jake Fischer's latest intel on the team's deadline plans.

Anfernee Simons News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 24

Celtics' Direction With Anfernee Simons to be Decided in January

Fresh off being the Boston Celtics' leading bench scorer in a spectacular 103-95 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, Anfernee Simons is simultaneously on the trade block and a candidate to remain with the team through the February 5 NBA trade deadline.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Payton Pritchard News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 24

Payton Pritchard Has Proven Celtics Won the Jrue Holiday Trade

The Boston Celtics moving off Jrue Holiday's contract in the swap that brought on Anfernee Simons' expiring contract was always a smart long-term financial decision.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Jaylen Brown News / Hardwood Heroics / December 24

'Ain’t Nobody Better': Jaylen Brown Doubles Down on Best-in-NBA Claim

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been balling out during the 2025-26 NBA season. Without the team’s No.1 option, Jayson Tatum, Brown has the green light to take over the team on offense.

Joe Mazzulla News / Celtics Life / December 24

Joe Mazzulla's bold decision pays off in win over Pacers

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/news/sports/pacers-celtics-highlights-dec-22-2/4002217/ The Celtics defeated the Pacers 103-95 in a come-from-behind victory.

Jaylen Brown News / HITC / December 23

Jaylen Brown reveals the Celtics teammates who helped him most

Jaylen Brown recently spoke about his time with the Boston Celtics in a conversation with teammate Derrick White. Brown has been with the team since they took him third overall in the 2016 NBA Draft.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23

Will Celtics actually pay luxury tax after surprise start to season?

The Boston Celtics have been one of the early surprises of the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 18-11 after a recent home victory over the Indiana Pacers in comeback fashion.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 23

Celtics comeback win sparked by two “really, really great” friends

BOSTON — On paper, Celtics forwards Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez don’t have a ton in common. Scheierman is a 25-year-old from Nebraska; Gonzalez is a 19-year-old from Madrid.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 23

10 Takeaways from the Celtics storming back against the Pacers

At the 9:22 mark and the Celtics down 20, Mazzulla pulled all of the starters off the floor out of a timeout, seemingly sending a message due to the lack of effort.

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / December 23

“It’s the NBA”: Joe Mazzulla used a 20-point Celtics deficit as a lesson in perspective

BOSTON — It only took an Andrew Nembhard free throw in the third quarter to push the Celtics into a 20-point deficit against the Pacers on Monday night — a spot that didn’t faze head coach Joe Mazzulla the slightest.

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The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 23

Celtics erase 20-point deficit to stun Pacers 103-95

The Boston Celtics showcased championship DNA as they overcame a 20-point second-half deficit to defeat the struggling Indiana Pacers 103-95 on Monday night.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Jaylen Brown's Unexpected Take on Celtics Season Amid Jayson Tatum's Absence

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has stepped up his leadership role within the team this 2025-26 NBA season. Without star forward Jayson Tatum, Brown has more responsibility to be the captain of the team.

Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla hit incredible personal milestone at near-record speed

No Jayson Tatum, no problem: this has been the mantra for the Boston Celtics’ all season. Expected to drop off without the services of their best player, the Celtics have not just survived, but thrived as well.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 22

Celtics Overcome 20-Point Deficit To Secure 103-95 Win Over Pacers

The Boston Celtics notched an impressive 103-95 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. After facing severe adversity early on, the Celtics displayed poise and resilience as they went on to secure their third consecutive win.

Jayson Tatum News / HITC / December 22

Austin Rivers hails Boston Celtics ‘freak athlete’ set to shine when Jayson Tatum returns

Austin Rivers believes the relaxed environment in Boston this season has allowed one of their stars to really change up his game. Boston’s approach this year looks a lot different from what fans have grown used to.

Unlikely hero Payton Pritchard leads Celtics to win vs. Raptors

No Jaylen Brown, no problem for the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. With Brown sitting out on his second game of the season due to an illness, a less likely hero put on the cape for the Celtics.

Red-hot Pelicans extend win streak behind Zion Williamson's big night

Five under-the-radar teams that should be sellers ahead of the NBA trade deadline

The 'NBA yearly playoff assist leaders since 2000' quiz

Payton Pritchard News / Field Level Media / December 20

Payton Pritchard leads balanced effort as Celtics upend Raptors

Payton Pritchard scored 19 of his 33 points in the third quarter and added 10 assists and seven rebounds Saturday night as the visiting Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-96.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / December 20

Joe Mazzulla Jokes About Boosting Home Security by Getting a Wolf

Joe Mazzulla has never been a figure to crave the limelight. He doesn’t care much about anything else outside of winning basketball games. However, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t draw the interest of fans across the league.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / December 20

How Boston’s Evolving Style is Adding to the Unpredictability of the NBA

If anything is certain about the NBA, it is the presence of change. In Boston, such transformation has manifested itself as one of the most interesting storylines of late.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / December 20

3 Boston Celtics Mock Trades: Capitilizing On Early Success

Despite facing tempered expectations with a potential season-ending achilles inury to Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics have found themselves to be legitimate competitors in a depleted Eastern Conference.

Joe Mazzulla News / Fadeaway World / December 20

Joe Mazzulla Explains Why He Wants A Wolf As A Pet

Joe Mazzulla has never tried to blend in, and his latest idea might be the clearest proof yet. During an appearance on Zolak and Bertrand, the Boston Celtics head coach casually explained that he is trying to talk his wife into getting a wolf as a pet.

Brad Stevens News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Brad Stevens reveals trade deadline plans for the Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have been competitive this season without Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics have started the season 15-11 and they are the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Brad Stevens News / Hoops Wire / December 18

Brad Stevens leaves door open for Celtics buying at trade deadline

The Celtics were not supposed to look like this. Boston sits with the 10th-best record in the league through its first 26 games, a result few expected after Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles last spring and the team lost much of its frontcourt rotation in the offseason.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / December 17

Celtics May Consider Buying At Trade Deadline

The Celtics have been one of the surprise stories of the 2025/26 season, boasting the 10th-best record in the league through their first 26 games, despite the loss of superstar Jayson Tatum in last year’s playoffs, as well as a majority of their big man rotation in free agency and trades.