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Paul Pierce: Jaylen Brown not in NBA MVP conversation because everyone hates Celtics

Jaylen Brown keeps doing his job. Paul Pierce thinks that might be part of the problem. Asked why Brown’s name hasn’t shown up more often in MVP conversations, Pierce didn’t dance around it.

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Question Marks: Brown vs. Kawhi and the battles that will decide the game

The Celtics close their road trip with a surprising heavyweight test in Los Angeles, where the Clippers enter riding a six-game winning streak and playing their best basketball of the season.

Derrick White News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

Derrick White’s Defense Puts Him in NBA History Books

The Boston Celtics franchise has a long history of being a defensive-minded team. The latest iteration of Boston’s defensive culture has Jaylen Brown and Derrick White leading the way.

Jaylen Brown News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

Celtics Star Earns Second Player Of The Week Award

As the year comes to a close and the NBA brings in the New Year, another award falls to Celtics star Jaylen Brown. Brown earned his second Eastern Conference Player of the Week award on Dec.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / January 3

‘No Ceiling’ Celtics Playing With House Money As NBA Season Ramps Up

Well, with the holidays now in the rear-view mirror, the real NBA season has finally begun. With 30-plus of the regular-season’s 82 games now in the books, teams — for better or worse — have a pretty strong sense of what they’re made of.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / January 3

Clippers Chase Fifth Straight Home Win vs Celtics: Jaylen Brown Faces Elite Home Duo

The Boston Celtics head to Intuit Dome to take on the LA Clippers on Saturday night, and it’s a weird-but-fun matchup: an elite East contender trying to stay sharp on the road, and a West team that’s been stacking wins lately and suddenly looks dangerous.

Jaylen Brown News / EssentiallySports / January 3

Celtics Legend Accuses NBA Committee of Hatred After Jaylen Brown Snub

The Boston Celtics have turned the supposed gap year into a battle for the Eastern Conference title. Surely, forward Jaylen Brown should be getting the credit for the turnaround.

Luka Garza News / CelticsBlog / January 3

Don’t confuse Luka Garza’s game as just hustle

At NBA Stats, there’s a tab that registers players’ “hustle” numbers. A lot of it is what you’d expect: deflections, recovered loose balls, and drawn charges.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

Paul Pierce demands Celtics’ Jaylen Brown get MVP consideration amid POTM controversy

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce set off a debate by saying Jaylen Brown deserves serious MVP consideration for the 2025-26 season. He also blamed anti-Celtics bias for Brown being left out of the Eastern Conference Player of the Month race.

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / January 2

Jaylen Brown did not hide his frustration after latest slight against him

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown did not stay quiet after getting snubbed for Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson got the nod over Brown in the East, while Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the award out West.

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The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3

Jaylen Brown throws shade at Jalen Brunson in a social media post

Jaylen Brown continues to be a generational hater. New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December by the NBA.

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / January 2

Joe Mazzulla earns Eastern Conference Coach of the Month honors

For the fifth time in his young career, Joe Mazzulla is the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month. Mazzulla steered the Celtics to a 9-3 December, highlighted by wins over the Knicks, Raptors (twice), and Heat.

Anfernee Simons News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 2

Celtics Insider Shuts Down Anfernee Simons Trade Rumor

The Boston Celtics' identity is forming, and it may not require another big man acquisition ahead of the February 5 NBA trade deadline. That's how the rumor mill is shaking up now, anyway, as the calendar turns to 2026.

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / January 2

Derrick White's 4th-quarter surge sends Celtics past Kings

Jaylen Brown recorded 29 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out and Derrick White scored 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics notched a 120-106 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / December 31

Celtics star Derrick White makes unique NBA history in win over Jazz

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White had one of the best games of his career in Tuesday night's win over the Utah Jazz, and he made NBA history in the process.

Jaylen Brown sacrifices chance to break Larry Bird record, but plays crucial role in Celtics' win

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The 'NBA yearly playoff assist leaders since 2000' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 31

Boston Celtics Take Down Utah Jazz 129-119

The Boston Celtics defeated the Utah Jazz 129-119 at the Delta Center on Tuesday night. Boston improved to 20-12, while Utah fell to 12-20. Boston’s starting lineup featured Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jordan Walsh, and Neemias Queta.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / December 30

The Boston Celtics Are Defying Expectations This Season

The Boston Celtics are currently defying expectations. Here’s how the Celtics are rising in the Eastern Conference to secure an NBA Playoffs spot. Entering Tuesday’s game against the Utah Jazz, the Boston Celtics have a 19-12 record in hand, with a one-game losing skid.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / December 29