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Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics, Betting Big On Jayson Tatum

Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics, Betting Big On Jayson Tatum

You might not peg Brad Stevens for a big-time gambler, but there's no doubt his job makes him place some big bets. Having been at the forefront of the apron era, Stevens has had a head start on understanding the impacts of old thinking on the new system.

Joe Mazzulla News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Former NBA Champion Reveals Michael Jordan’s Advice To Joe Mazzulla: ‘I Acted Like I Never Won’

Former NBA Champion Reveals Michael Jordan’s Advice To Joe Mazzulla: ‘I Acted Like I Never Won’

Brian Scalabrine, the former NBA champion, recently appeared on ‘The Starting Lineup’, a morning talk show on ‘SiriusXM NBA Radio’, where he revealed that the Celtics’ head coach, Joe Mazzulla, spent time with Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson this summer to learn about continued success and driving your hunger.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 22
DeMarcus Cousins Criticizes Jayson Tatum For Being A Bad Teammate To Jaylen Brown

DeMarcus Cousins Criticizes Jayson Tatum For Being A Bad Teammate To Jaylen Brown

At one point in time, the Boston Celtics‘ superstar duo of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum was viewed as one of the best tandems in the NBA. Having led the Celtics to an NBA title in 2024, Brown and Tatum were convincingly among the most prominent stars in the game.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / September 22
NBA Preview: Celtics turn to Jayson Tatum after stunning Jaylen Brown trade

NBA Preview: Celtics turn to Jayson Tatum after stunning Jaylen Brown trade

The Celtics spent years insisting they didn’t have to choose between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Then they chose. Boston’s stunning decision to send Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and a package of draft picks ended one of the NBA’s most successful partnerships.

Paul George News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz
The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz
Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / September 20
NBA Insider Thinks Celtics Could End Up With No. 1 Seed In The East

NBA Insider Thinks Celtics Could End Up With No. 1 Seed In The East

The Boston Celtics are not expected to contend for a title following the blockbuster Jaylen Brown trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. But NBA insider Chris Mannix thinks they could exceed expectations in the regular season.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / September 20

Entering Year 5, what should we make of Joe Mazzulla?

I recently started reading Bill Simmons’ The Book of Basketball, 17 years after it was published and several days after my partner asked why a book about basketball needed to be roughly the length of the Old Testament.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 19
Why Brian Windhorst is still high on Celtics even after Jaylen Brown trade

Why Brian Windhorst is still high on Celtics even after Jaylen Brown trade

While one analyst questioned the Boston Celtics trading for Paul George in exchange for Jaylen Brown, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst sees the bright side for the most-storied franchise.

Paul George News / Fadeaway World / September 19
Celtics Trade Idea To Get Off Paul George’s Deal If He Struggles

Celtics Trade Idea To Get Off Paul George’s Deal If He Struggles

The Boston Celtics made one of the biggest gambles of the offseason when they traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round

Payton Pritchard News / CelticsBlog / September 19

Payton Pritchard is set up to have a career year

Last season, Payton Pritchard began the year as the Celtics starting point guard. In February, he was moved to the bench after Anfernee Simons was traded to give Boston’s second unit more punch in the scoring department.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / September 19
Celtics’ Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown trade: ‘It was inevitable’

Celtics’ Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown trade: ‘It was inevitable’

Brad Stevens didn’t trade Jaylen Brown because Brown failed in Boston. He traded him because keeping the Celtics built around two maximum-salary, high-usage stars had become increasingly difficult.

Michael Sweetney News / Viral Sports News / September 18
Former Boston Celtics Forward Has Died

Former Boston Celtics Forward Has Died

Former NBA big man Michael Sweetney, who had multiple brief stints with the Boston Celtics, has died at 43. Sweetney passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / September 18
‘It was inevitable’ – Brad Stevens opens up on what led to Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown

‘It was inevitable’ – Brad Stevens opens up on what led to Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown

Brad Stevens has once again spoken on the departure of the Boston Celtics’ 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown. The five-time NBA All-Star was traded away from the Boston Celtics after ten years with the team.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / September 18

What Really Happens When a Player Goes Into the NBA's Concussion Protocol

If you've watched enough Celtics basketball, you've seen it happen. A player takes a hit to the head, stays down a beat too long, and the broadcast cuts to a stat line that just says "questionable — concussion protocol." No timetable.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
 The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
 The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
 The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18
Analyst raises all kinds of questions about Paul George’s Celtics fit

Analyst raises all kinds of questions about Paul George’s Celtics fit

Boston Celtics veteran Paul George addressed the media for the first time since his blockbuster trade from the Philadelphia 76ers for Jaylen Brown. George is excited to play for the Celtics and promised fans he’ll give his utmost effort ahead of his 17th NBA season.

Mitchell Robinson News / Fadeaway World / September 18
Mitchell Robinson Reveals His Younger Brother Was Struck By A Car On Day Of Celtics Introduction

Mitchell Robinson Reveals His Younger Brother Was Struck By A Car On Day Of Celtics Introduction

The 2026 offseason has marked the beginning of a new chapter in Mitchell Robinson‘s professional career, as he ended his tenure with the New York Knicks this summer to join the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / Viral Sports News / September 18
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Has Blunt 4-Word Jaylen Brown Message

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Has Blunt 4-Word Jaylen Brown Message

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said Thursday he still holds deep affection for former teammate Jaylen Brown, pushing back against months of speculation that their long partnership had soured after Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Mitchell Robinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17
Celtics’ Mitchell Robinson reveals he missed intro presser because his brother was hit by car

Celtics’ Mitchell Robinson reveals he missed intro presser because his brother was hit by car

The Boston Celtics introduced some of the new players they acquired over the offseason in a recent press conference, but one was missing. Mitchell Robinson was set to be one of the players introduced at the presser, but the team noted that he would be unavailable because of personal issues.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / September 16
Kendrick Perkins says Boston Celtics never would have won NBA Championship in 2008 without one decision before season

Kendrick Perkins says Boston Celtics never would have won NBA Championship in 2008 without one decision before season

Almost two decades on from the Boston Celtics’ title success in 2008, Kendrick Perkins has credited their preseason trip with the basis for their success.

Mike Conley News / Yardbarker / September 16
Celtics have a Conley temptation they should resist this season

Celtics have a Mike Conley temptation they should resist this season

Conley is on the final fringes of his career.

'Turned that corner': Paul George gives positive health update after joining Celtics
Reason for Mitchell Robinson missing his Celtics introduction has been revealed
The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz
Mitchell Robinson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15
Reason for Mitchell Robinson missing his Celtics introduction has been revealed

Reason for Mitchell Robinson missing his Celtics introduction has been revealed

Details have emerged about Mitchell Robinson’s seemingly mysterious absence this week. The new Boston Celtics center Robinson was supposed to be introduced by the team at a press conference on Tuesday.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 15
Joe Mazzulla Confuses Mike Conley, And That's a Good Thing for the Boston Celtics

Joe Mazzulla Confuses Mike Conley, And That's a Good Thing for the Boston Celtics

Mike Conley has been around. “I was part of the league when [Kevin Garnett] and them guys won, and [Rajon] Rondo and them,” he said at his introductory press conference alongside Paul George.  Conley could probably write a great book about how the league has evolved from his rookie season in 2008 to 2026.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 15
Paul George gives positive health update after joining Celtics

'Turned that corner': Paul George gives positive health update after joining Celtics

Father Time is, famously, undefeated. George, however, still believes he has a few rounds left in him.

Former Celtic criticizes George for 'nonsense' news conference
Mavs avoided a Jason Kidd problem Cooper Flagg couldn't afford to inherit
Warriors' interest in Devin Booker shows team's embarrassing trend
Report reveals which city is ahead in NBA expansion race
Commissioner Adam Silver: Historic Clippers penalties are 'final'
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / September 11
Celtics Sign, Waive Hank Morgan

Celtics Sign, Waive Hank Morgan

The Celtics have signed and waived Hank Morgan, according to the NBA’s official transaction log. It’s unclear when Morgan first signed his contract with Boston, but he was released on Friday.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 7
Celtics adding Paul George could quietly save Derrick White from himself

Celtics adding Paul George could quietly save Derrick White from himself

If White returns to his old form on offense, that should be able to bridge the gap and help the team maintain its status as a contender.

Celtics hype ignores problems that could wreck their season
The 'NBA Playoff 3-pointer leaders' quiz

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