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On YouTubeBoston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 23
10 takeaways from a slow and sloppy start against Phily 
Last season with the bench unit — especially with Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Luke Kornet — the Celtics ran a lot of Spain pick-and-rolls to generate rim attempts and open threes.
Neemias Queta News / CelticsBlog / October 23
Neemias Queta excels as starting center
The Boston Celtics lost a nailbiter to the Philadelphia 76ers in their debut game of the ’25-26 NBA season. The game came down to the wire, with Payton Pritchard getting two attempts at a game winner in the final 10 seconds, but unable to get either to drop in a 117-116 loss.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Celtics’ Derrick White sounds off on what went wrong with final play in 76ers loss
BOSTON — With the game on the line on Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics wanted to get the ball in the hands of star guard Jaylen Brown. But that’s not how things played out at the end of the Green Team’s 117-116 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown gets real on Boston giving away 76ers game
Luck wasn’t on the side of the Boston Celtics on Wednesday as they lost a nail-biter against the Philadelphia 76ers, 117-116, at TD Garden. The Celtics cut the lead to one with 9.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter after Payton Pritchard’s layup.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Jayson Tatum News / EasySportz / October 23
Column: Boston Celtics Failed Fans Without Jayson Tatum
BOSTON — If Wednesday night was supposed to prove the Boston Celtics could survive without Jayson Tatum, then mission failed. Miserably. The Celtics blew a winnable home opener, falling 117-116 to a Philadelphia 76ers team that trotted out a hobbling Joel Embiid and an untested rookie as its offensive engine.
Joel Embiid News / Fastbreak on SI / October 22
Celtics’ Center Mystery Threatens East After Clash vs Joel Embiid
One of the biggest questions heading into the 2025-2026 NBA season for the Boston Celtics was focused on the center position. Without Kristaps Porzingis or Al Horford, could a Neemias Queta-led front court get the job done?
VJ Edgecombe News / Yardbarker / October 23
VJ Edgecombe has historic debut for 76ers in comeback win over Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe had a debut to remember.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 22
Celtics lose season opener to Sixers 117-116
In a wide-open Eastern Conference, measuring up against fellow playoff hopefuls is of the utmost importance for the regular season. The Boston Celtics got their first look at another team with big question marks in the Philadelphia 76ers tonight.
Luka Garza News / EssentiallySports / October 23
What Happened to Luka Garza? Concussion Protocol Forces Celtics Star to Locker Room vs 76ers
It was a thrilling night as the 76ers edged out the Celtics 117-116 in a nail-biting finish. The game was a rollercoaster, with momentum swinging back and forth and keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Jayson Tatum News / Fastbreak on SI / October 22
Jayson Tatum's Message to NBA Insider Should Worry the East
Jayson Tatum is working on making a miraculous recovery after going down with an Achilles injury during the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Boston Celtics star publicly hinted that he has his eyes on a return this season.
Wyc Grousbeck News / EssentiallySports / October 22
Wyc Grousbeck Puts Celtics Locker Room on Notice With Trade Plan Involving 4 Stars
Boston Celtics Alternate Governor Wyc Grousbeck has delivered a clear message that the team’s current roster is not necessarily its final form. In a recent radio appearance, he outlined the financial realities forcing the front office to consider significant changes, directly putting players on notice about potential moves.
Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 22
Celtics Announce Jaylen Brown’s Status for Season Opener vs 76ers
The Boston Celtics will tip off their 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday as they get set to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. More news: Celtics' Anfernee Simons Knows Exactly What He Needs to Improve This Year The Celtics will look to get off to a strong start after a summer of change.
Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 22
Celtics Insider Predicts Jayson Tatum to Return Well Before End of Season
The Celtics are going to look entirely different than they did last season for a multitude of reasons. With Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford both departing over the offseason, the Celtics will sport some unfamiliar faces at the center position.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 22
Celtics Notes: Jaylen Brown Injury Update, 76ers Missing 3 Players, Anfernee Simons Trade Prediction
After quite a long offseason, the Boston Celtics will finally play regular season basketball today. There is still a question as to whether or not Jaylen Brown will be participating, however, as the Celtics recently listed him as questionable on the injury report.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / October 21
NBA Notes: Celtics, Brad Stevens, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, cap situations
Even before Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in the second round of last year’s playoffs, the Celtics were planning a reset. President of basketball operations Brad Stevens told Jay King of The Athletic that Boston had already decided to shed salary to duck under the second tax apron and gain flexibility for the long term.
Aaron Nesmith News / Yardbarker / October 21
Getting traded was the best thing to ever happen to Aaron Nesmith
In the NBA, a player's success is often just as reliant on fit and opportunity with their franchise as it is on their overall talent.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Did Tom Thibodeau reveal trade secrets to the Celtics?
When a coach is fired in a messy team divorce, and drops into the practice gym of a division rival—the tea is piping hot.
Ron Harper News / Hoops Wire / October 16
Celtics to convert Ron Harper Jr. to two-way contract
The Celtics are making a move to keep Ron Harper Jr. in the fold. After waiving rookie RJ Luis on Wednesday, Boston plans to convert Harper to a two-way contract, his agent Drew Gross told Shams Charania of ESPN.
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