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Are The Boston Celtics Missing Jayson Tatum’s Presence?

The Boston Celtics were not expected to make any noise this season. The Achilles tear to superstar Jayson Tatum left Celtics fans in limbo. And, in the offseason, the team reached dire reconstruction moments out of necessity for financial reasons.

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Celtics Nearly Pulled Off Stunning Trade for Jalen Brunson

A recent in-depth profile on Boston Celtics’ new lead owner Bill Chisholm contained an intriguing detail about the team’s past trade pursuits. Published in The Boston Globe, the piece by veteran beat writer Adam Himmelsbach explored Chisholm’s journey to acquiring the franchise and his deep-rooted passion for the organization.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 17

Brad Stevens on Jayson Tatum’s potential return and trade deadline expectations

BOSTON — Brad Stevens spoke to reporters for the first time since the NBA season began, taking questions on a slew of topics at Celtics practice on Wednesday afternoon.

Derrick White News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 17

Derrick White Gives Celtics a Big Three Combo that Could Be Dangerous in the Playoffs

The Boston Celtics are not rebuilding during the 2025-26 season and are instead competing for home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference Playoffs because several players are making "the leap" as we speak.

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How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 16

Celtics Missing Key Players on Defense From Last Year's Team Evident in Pistons Loss

The Boston Celtics could not stop Cade Cunningham during a 112-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night at the TD Garden. Cunningham hit two mid-range daggers in a row during the final two minutes to help seal the deal in a game Boston looked like the better team for in about 70% of the minutes, besides the 30% that mattered the most.

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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.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / December 16

Celtics vs Pistons postgame interviews (White, Brown, Mazzulla)

Hear what Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and head coach Joe Mazzulla had to say to the media following the Boston Celtics loss to the Pistons last night at the TD Garden.

NBA News / Celtics Life / December 16

Watch: Detroit Pistons 112, Boston Celtics 105 highlights

Extended highlights from last night's Celtics loss to the Pistons at the TD Garden. The Celtics lost their second straight game last night. 112-105 was the final score as Boston fell to the Eastern Conference leading Pistons at the TD Garden.

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / December 16

The Limits of Mazzulla Small Ball

The Boston Celtics went down in painful fashion against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Once again, a glaring hole at the backup big man spot — and the inability to corral defensive rebounds — reared its head in what is becoming a familiar trend in Celtics losses this season.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / December 16

'I Blame Kim Kardashian': Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Shares Personal Take On $1.9B Reality Star

The last time Paul Pierce and Kim Kardashian were mentioned together in the same sentence was back in 2023, when both faced lawsuits from crypto investors over EthereumMax (EMAX).

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 16

10 Takeaways from the Celtics hard fought loss to the Pistons

Much like the temperatures outside on a cold December night in Boston, the Celtics shooting was incredibly ice cold, especially from three, and that turned out to be the great equalizer that led to their loss to the Pistons.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 16

Celtics relished the “fun” of a physically-taxing Pistons battle: “I’m all for it.”

BOSTON — The clock turned back more than 30 years throughout Monday night’s Celtics–Pistons clash. Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart (not Thomas) made it clear what the plan was: go right after Boston, physically.

Jaylen Brown News / CelticsBlog / December 16

Jaylen Brown’s postgame press conference after Celtics loss showed 1 thing

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown led the Celtics in scoring (34 points), rebounds (8), assists (7), and blocks (3) in Monday night’s 112-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Derrick White Assigns Blame After Celtics' Loss to Pistons

Boston lost to Detroit at home Jaylen Brown had a strong game Derrick White assigned blame The Boston Celtics dropped a 112-105 home game to the Detroit Pistons on Monday despite a 34 point, eight rebound, seven assist performance from star forward Jaylen Brown, causing fans and players to react in late hours of the night.

Isaiah Stewart News / Bleacher Report / December 16

Watch: JB on his scuffle with Isaiah Stewart (via @CelticsCLNS)

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 15

Pistons get revenge on Celtics behind Cade Cunningham's performance

Pistons get revenge on Celtics behind another MVP-level performance from Cade Cunningham

The Boston Celtics shot 60% in the first quarter and opened up a 33-25 lead after the opening 12 minutes.

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NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 15

Pistons down Celtics, 112-105

After three days off, the Boston Celtics returned to the court hosting the Detroit Pistons. Boston hadn’t played at home since the Los Angeles Lakers visited TD Garden on December 5th.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / December 15

WWE icon John Cena receives support from Boston Celtics legend after emotional retirement

One Boston Celtics legend showed love to fellow Massachusetts icon John Cena after he retired from WWE. This weekend, the world witnessed the end of John Cena’s iconic WWE career, after he lost his last match to Gunther in Washington, D.C.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 14

NBA Notes: Celtics, Neemias Queta, Thunder, Alex Caruso, Patrick Beverley

Neemias Queta has quietly answered Boston’s biggest question in the middle, even if one part of his game continues to bother him. After the Celtics moved

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / December 14

Celtics Notes: Jayson Tatum, Jordan Walsh, Neemias Queta

Jayson Tatum posted several lengthy workout videos to Instagram this week, but that does not signal an imminent return, according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

Exclusive: How Blake Griffin has aided Celtics star Jayson Tatum in his Achilles rehab

Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin knows what it’s like to be on top of the basketball world. He also understands how it feels to have injuries unjustly knock you off that apex when you least expect it.

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / December 10

Celtics surging as Jayson Tatum progresses, but timetable still unclear

The Celtics have climbed to third in the East behind five straight wins, and star forward Jayson Tatum is back doing one-on-one work as he rehabs from his torn Achilles.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Celtics Set To Make No-Brainer Decision On X-Factor

BOSTON — Jordan Walsh has been a revelation for the Celtics this season. The 38th pick in the 2023 draft needed three years to carve out real footing, but the Celtics now trust him in a meaningful role.

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / December 10

Jaylen Brown autograph seeker slammed by security, still achieves goal

A post-game autograph session at Scotiabank Arena quickly turned ugly Sunday night when security guards body-slammed a fan who had dodged the barrier rope.

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Jordan Walsh News / The Lead / December 9

Jordan Walsh Has Saved His NBA Career

Just a few months ago, Jordan Walsh was seen as an afterthought; just another below-average second-round pick in a long line of dull late selections from the Brad Stevens era.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / December 8

No ‘Tanks’: Boston Celtics Troll Doubters As Team Ascends To Third Place In The East

This is starting to get a little silly. The Boston Celtics are now in third place in the Eastern Conference. Let that sink in a minute. The Celtics, the team playing without five-time All-NBA selection Jayson Tatum as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles, are in third place.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / December 8

This unsung hero on the Boston Celtics is a huge part of their rise in the East

The Boston Celtics have taken the NBA by storm so far this season. The Boston Celtics were heavily overlooked coming into the 2025-26 NBA season because of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / December 8

Key Celtics Mid-Season Games Fans Track Via NBA Odds

Image Credit December always feels like a turning point for the Celtics because it reveals who they truly are against deeper and smarter competition. The schedule tightens, the matchups sharpen, and every game carries emotional weight for fans and bettors. Boston steps into this month with expectations that match its talent.