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Celtics Weather Storm in Houston, Ride White’s Hot Hand to Fourth Straight Win 114-93

Sometimes, you just need someone to step up. When Jaylen Brown was ruled out with hamstring tightness on the second night of a back-to-back, the collective groan from New England could almost be heard in Texas.

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Joe Mazzulla trusted an unlikely guard in Celtics win over Rockets — and it paid off

HOUSTON — At the Celtics’ team meeting on Wednesday morning, two-way player Ron Harper Jr. saw his name on the whiteboard. It quickly dawned on him: for the first time in his four-year NBA career, he was going to start in an NBA basketball game.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 5

'The Only Time I Heard That Was in MyCareer on 2K' – Boston Celtics’ Two-Way Wing Jokes About Getting His First Career Start Vs. Houston Rockets

The Boston Celtics rolled out an unusual starting five during their 114-93 road victory against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. With Jaylen Brown (leg) on the sidelines and Payton Pritchard coming off the bench, Ron Harper Jr.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 5

Former Boston Celtics Teammates Reunited In Surprising Trade

One of the downsides to Boston’s incredible championship run was the need to break up the core of the team because of the new CBA and the second apron

James Harden News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4

Warriors trade for Kristaps Porzingis in a blockbuster move

Kristaps Porzingis is headed back to the Western Conference.

Warriors HC Steve Kerr addresses potential Draymond Green trade

Hornets swing trade for sixth man, acquire Coby White from Bulls

Thunder pull off steal with big trade

James Harden explains why he wanted a trade from Clippers

Paul Pierce sounds off on Harden trade amid Clippers' surge

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Jaylen Brown's Clear Message to Jayson Tatum After Injury Development

Jayson Tatum recently got honest with his thoughts about rejoining the Boston Celtics, who are doing well without him. Jaylen Brown is in MVP form and the team has risen to a top-three team in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 4

Celtics' 3-point barrage too much for Rockets

Derrick White scored a game-high 28 points and Payton Pritchard added 27 points off the bench as the short-handed Boston Celtics throttled the Houston Rockets 114-93 on Wednesday.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 4

Celtics win the battle of the boards, beat Rockets 114-93

Way back in November, the Rockets delivered a bit of a wakeup call to Boston. After the Celtics started 0-3, they won three straight against New Orleans, Cleveland, and Philadelphia and had started to figure out what their identity was going to be.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 4

Celtics announce surprising starting lineup vs Rockets in wake of multiple injuries

HOUSTON — The Celtics will start a brand-new starting five in the wake of multiple absences against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Alongside regular starters Derrick White and Neemias Queta, Baylor Scheierman, Ron Harper Jr, and Luka Garza will take the floor for tip-off.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Celtics Announce Jaylen Brown Injury Update for Rockets Game

Jaylen Brown turned in another strong performance for the Boston Celtics on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. The former NBA Finals MVP went off for a team-high 33 points on 15-of-29 shooting, to go along with 11 rebounds, three assists, a steal and two three-pointers in 37 minutes of action.

Anfernee Simons News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 4

Chicago Might Not Be Final Stop For Traded Boston Celtics Guard

NBA transactions have been flying over the past couple of days ahead of tomorrow’s trade deadline. Big names like Anthony Davis and James Harden on the move, and a flurry of trades re-shaping the NBA landscape. Among them is the Anfernee Simons trade from the Celtics to Chicago for big man Nikola Vucevic.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 4

Celtics share lengthy injury report ahead of Rockets game

HOUSTON — The Celtics will be severely short-handed when they face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night on the second night of a back-to-back. Boston will be without Anfernee Simons, who was reportedly traded to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, and without Sam Hauser, who is dealing with a right thumb sprain.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Celtics Make Mastermind Move With Nikola Vucevic Trade

Brad Stevens has done it again! The Boston Celtics have traded Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls for big man Nikola Vucevic, with each team also swapping second-round picks.

Nikola Vucevic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA rebound leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 players since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 with at least 10,000 rebounds can you name in five minutes?

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 4

Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics, Eager for Jayson Tatum's Return: 'We Would Love To Have Him Back'

The signs pointing to Jayson Tatum’s return are all over the place. His workouts, his media tour, and even the Boston Celtics trade for Nikola Vucevic

NBA News / EasySportz / February 4

Boston Celtics @ Houston Rockets — New-look Celtics face Houston’s home dominance

This matchup carries added intrigue after Boston’s recent roster shakeup, trading Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vučević. Vučević enters questionable, leaving the Celtics still searching for chemistry in the frontcourt.

Anfernee Simons News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Celtics Trade Anfernee Simons For Deadeye Three-point Big Man

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have made a move two days ahead of the NBA trade deadline to address their front court depth issues. It came at the expense of a fan favorite.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / February 3

Celtics Announce Payton Pritchard Move After Anfernee Simons Trade

Payton Pritchard and the Boston Celtics secured their 31st win of the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday, routing the Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks, 107-79.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4