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How Boston Celtics can follow in Golden State Warriors’ footsteps after losing key players in NBA free agency

The Boston Celtics have lost several free agents already this offseason, and with other Eastern Conference teams getting stronger, expect them to take a step back in the standings.

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Jayson Tatum Had Two Words After Celtics Lose Championship Player

The Boston Celtics entered the 2024-25 season with hopes of defending their championship, but they now find themselves rebuilding their roster following a second-round playoff exit and a devastating Achilles injury to Jayson Tatum.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 1

Celtics Among Top Landing Spots for $132 Million Ex-Top Pick

The Boston Celtics are still trying to figure out how to get a starting center after trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks. Losing Luke Kornet didn't help that, either.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Celtics Go Back To ‘Familiar Well’ To Sign Two-Way 6’8″ Wing

BOSTON – The Boston Celtics continue to reshape their depth chart this summer. On Tuesday, they dipped into a familiar well by signing former Minnesota

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Jaylen Brown News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Jaylen Brown is Poised to Silence His Doubters

For most of his career, Jaylen Brown has been viewed as an elite second option, but many people believe he can never be a first option. These concerns should already be shut down after Brown won Finals MVP in 2024, providing elite and efficient two-way production.

Paul Pierce News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 1

Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Slams Team’s Offseason, Urges Them to Not Make Rash Trade

The Boston Celtics franchise was sold for a record-breaking $6.1 billion in March, marking the largest sale of a sports team in North American history until the Los Angeles Lakers were sold for $10 billion in June.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Kristaps Porzingis Sends Message After Former Teammate Leaves Celtics

The offseason is still young, but the Boston Celtics have already made numerous moves and changes to their roster. Most notably, they traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers and Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Celtics sign first-round pick Hugo Gonzalez

The Celtics have officially signed first-round draft pick Hugo Gonzalez, the team announced today in a press statement.

Al Horford News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1

Report: Al Horford drawing 'serious' interest from Celtics rival

The Boston Celtics have already lost multiple key players this offseason, and one of their biggest rivals may want to make Al Horford the next to depart.

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Josh Minott News / Fastbreak on SI / July 1

Boston Celtics Reportedly Sign 3-Year NBA Player

Josh Minott has spent each of his first three NBA seasons playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 22-year-old is coming off a year where he averaged 2.6 points and 1.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 48.9% from the field and 32.6% from the three-point range in 46 games.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 1

Celtics Rumors: NBA Insider Provides Massive Update on Jaylen Brown, Derrick White Trade

The Boston Celtics have already traded two starters this offseason, shipping Jrue Holiday to Portland and Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta. Teams have been calling about two other starters, too.

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Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / July 1

Celtics Legend Says He Played With The Best All-White Team Ever: 'I Got Larry Bird, Kevin McHale...'

Boston Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell spent 11 seasons in the NBA, and he reckons no one in league history played with better White players than he did.

Cam Whitmore News / Celtics Life / July 1

Could Celtics make a run at Cam Whitmore?

Despite an impressive rookie season Cam Whitmore appears to be the odd man out on a very deep Houston Rockets team with plans to contend this coming season.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Celtics legend Paul Pierce makes Jaylen Brown trade request

Despite all of the moves the Boston Celtics have already made this offseason, many are still wondering about the fate of Jaylen Brown. Celtics legend Paul Pierce has made his stance abundantly clear.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Kristaps Porzingis reacts to former Celtics teammate Luke Kornet securing Spurs bag

One of the Boston Celtics’ most prominent bench pieces, Luke Kornet, has decided to move on and take his talents to the San Antonio Spurs. Kristaps Porzignis was happy to see the Texas native receive a solid payday.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / July 1

Celtics' Starting Lineup Has Been Massively Downgraded Compared To Last Year

The Boston Celtics were on top of the basketball world just a year ago, but a lot has changed since then. The Celtics have lost some key pieces this offseason, and with Jayson Tatum likely out for a year after tearing his Achilles, too, their projected starting lineup for 2025-26 looks vastly different from the one in 2024-25.

Luke Kornet News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

NBA World Comments On Boston Celtics Losing Key Player

Luke Kornet established himself as one of the most important players on the Boston Celtics over the last two seasons. He finished this past year with averages of 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 66.8% from the field in 73 games.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Cavs, Knicks Among Teams Expressing Interest In Al Horford

The Cavaliers, Nuggets, Knicks and Warriors are among the teams expressing interest in Celtics free agent big man Al Horford, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Celtics’ Paul Pierce reacts to Kevin Garnett’s ‘point’ on Achilles tears

Former Boston Celtics superstar Paul Pierce recently supported fellow Hall of Famer and former-teammate Kevin Garnett’s view on the troubling rise of Achilles injuries in NBA players.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Hawks reloading in suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference

The Atlanta Hawks gave up De'Andre Hunter at the trade deadline in what looked like a give-up trade. Instead, the move kicked off a retooling that makes the Hawks look dangerous in a wide-open Eastern Conference.

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