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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.

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Connectivity: The Recipe for Maine Celtics becoming Boston Celtics

Coming into the season, if you told someone that Sam Hauser would be a fixture in the rotation, looked at to shoot 40% or better from three for the fifth season in a row while also providing underrated defense, they likely wouldn’t have been surprised.

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 / CelticsBlog / December 14

There’s 1 underrated key for the Celtics continued success

BOSTON — A month ago, Jordan Walsh’s name was little-discussed at the national level. The 21-year-old Celtics forward was buried on the bench, a former second-round pick who seemed at risk of never breaking through in the NBA.

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Sam Hauser News / CelticsBlog / December 14

Where does Sam Hauser stand?

In Sam Hauser’s fifth year as a Boston Celtic, only Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Payton Pritchard have been with the team longer. He’s been an exceptional complementary piece and played a key role in Boston’s championship run.

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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 / CelticsBlog / December 14

The Maine Event: checking in on the other Celtics

In their second matchup in three days against the Capital City Go-Go at CareFirst Arena, the Maine Celtics, much like their NBA counterpart, saw a win streak taken down on Friday afternoon in a 103-70 thumping. Maine, down two-way players Amari Williams (right hand hairline fracture) and Ron Harper Jr.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 13

Celtics Film Round-Up: Weeks 6, 7, and 8

Boy, it’s been quite the hiatus. Like many others, I spent my holidays wondering when I could sneak away from the turkey to watch my hoops. I crammed and crammed to get up to speed on my Celtics games.

Jordan Walsh News / CelticsBlog / December 13

The Jordan Walsh breakout has been beautiful

The first two seasons of Jordan Walsh’s career were relatively forgettable from a, individual standpoint (at least he got a ring his rookie year). In the 61 games he appeared in, Walsh averaged 1.6 points and 1.5 rebounds while only playing 8 minutes per game.

NBA News / Celtics Life / December 12

Bucks end Celtics win streak in unexpected blowout

AP Photo/Aaron Gash https://www.wcvb.com/article/bucks-beat-celtics-dec-11-2025/69704441 The Celtics 5-game winning streak came to an unexpected end against a Giannis-less Bucks team.

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.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 12

'Looked Like Bosh, Wade, and Bron' – Milwaukee Bucks Trio Draws Wild Comparison From Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown

Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis, and Kevin Porter Jr. were spectacular in the Milwaukee Bucks‘ 116-101 home win over the Boston Celtics without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo, so much so that Jaylen Brown compared them to LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh after the game.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 12

10 Takeaways from the Celtics meltdown in Milwaukee

After playing 6 games in 9 days and winning 5 games in a row, the Celtics had three days off before their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 12

“Not our night”: Streak-ending loss to Giannis-less Bucks left Celtics looking in the mirror

With 5:26 remaining in the fourth quarter in Milwaukee, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla pulled all starters off the floor. It wasn’t a call to the bench to signal a job well done — it was an admission of defeat, an acknowledgment that Boston’s five-game winning streak had come to an end.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 11

Celtics go cold in 2nd half, lose 116-101 to Bucks

It had been a while since the Celtics had played a game and they looked rusty on Thursday night, especially in the 2nd half. Kyle Kuzma’s 31 points and Bobby Portis’ 27 led the way for the Bucks in their 116-101 win over Boston.

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Brian Windhorst responds when asked if Boston Celtics could trade with LA Clippers for Ivica Zubac

The Boston Celtics are surging with a 15-9 record and sitting in 3rd place in the East. The Boston Celtics have won 5 games in a row and look poised to be a top-4 team in the Eastern Conference this season.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / December 11

Jaylen Brown Is Having His ‘94 Scottie Pippen Season

Jaylen Brown has patiently waited for his chance to be the No. 1 option. During his first season, Isaiah Thomas lit up the box score and hearts of NBA fans.

Jaylen Brown News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Celtics Star Receives Eastern Conference Player Of The Week

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics has had a fantastic start to the 2025-26 NBA season. He is leading the Celtics to a top seed, despite not having their number one scoring option in Jayson Tatum.

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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NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Celtics Legend Robert Parish Reacts to Losing Historic Spot to LeBron James

Former Boston Celtics star Robert Parish is undoubtedly one of the greatest players to ever step foot on the NBA hardcourt. A four-time champion and nine-time All-Star, Parish is forever immortalized in Boston sporting lore, as his No.

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.

Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / December 9

Jaylen Brown On What It Takes To Win MVP: 'Gotta Sell Your Soul And Just Be A Flopper'

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been regularly hosting Twitch livestreams in recent months, and some of his comments from his latest one on Monday have gone viral.

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.