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On YouTubeNeemias Queta News / CelticsBlog / February 25
Neemias Queta is already utilizing Nikola Vučević by “just picking his brain” 
When the Boston Celtics acquired Nikola Vučević at February’s NBA trade deadline, it gave them options. Adding Vučević provided Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla the flexibility to lean on the two-time All-Star, roll with a double-big lineup, or bring him off the bench behind Neemias Queta — the plan Boston has used to acclimate Vooch.
Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / February 25
Formula won and Mazzulla ball re-defined
Nothing really jumps off the page with a quick glance at the box score of the Celtics’ total eclipse of the Suns. The team shot just 40% from the field, including a dismal 13-of-47 from beyond the arc.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 25
1 moment in Celtics’ win over Suns perfectly captures a magical season
PHOENIX — Late in the third quarter of the Celtics 97-81 win over the Phoenix Suns, Payton Pritchard turned the ball over. Suns two-way player Jamaree Bouyea dribbled furiously down the court, while Baylor Scheiermman stayed in front of him, keeping his arms raised, but avoiding any contact.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / February 25
NBA Legend Shuts Down Jayson Tatum Narrative, Sends Warning to 29 Teams About Celtics
The Boston Celtics were supposed to be a non-factor without Jayson Tatum, but their 38-19 record tells a different story. Reggie Miller says the league should be on high alert, and for those who think they don’t have a chance with only Jaylen Brown, desperately seeking Tatum’s return, the Indiana Pacers legend has something to say.
Derrick White News / Field Level Media / February 24
Led by Derrick White, Celtics roll over short-handed Suns
Derrick White scored 22 points, Neemias Queta had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and the visiting Boston Celtics rolled over the short-handed Phoenix Suns 97-81 to extend their winning streak to four.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 24
Celtics ride dominant 2nd half to 97-81 win over the Suns
The Celtics did not shoot the ball well in the first half, but that did not prevent them from blowing out the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in a 97-81 win that was headlined by their defense, 22 offensive rebounds and a really big Derrick White game for their 3rd straight win of the road trip.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 24
Celtics guard gets surprise start in wake of injuries
PHOENIX — Ron Harper Jr. will start his second game of the season when the Celtics face the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The Celtics are without Jaylen Brown, who is out with a right knee contusion, and Harper is slotting into the starting lineup alongside Derrick White, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser, and Neemias Queta.
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.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 24
Who should win NBA Coach of the Year? (daily topic)
The Boston Celtics have been one of the great surprise stories of the season. Much of the credit for that success goes to head coach Joe Mazzulla. Tonight they play another surprise team in the Phoenix Suns, led by Jordan Ott.
Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24
Reggie Miller calls Celtics Eastern Conference’s ‘scariest team’ with or without Jayson Tatum
NBA on NBC analyst Reggie Miller is high on the Boston Celtics’ potential in the playoffs. In a recent appearance on the Dan Patrick Show , Miller praised the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown for stepping up during Tatum’s absence and highlighted the depth of the team.
Baylor Scheierman News / CelticsBlog / February 24
Baylor Scheierman made 2 dreams come true on Sunday
PHOENIX — Baylor Scheierman has been living out one childhood dream after another. The 25-year-old Celtics guards played 29 minutes in Sunday’s game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, and reflected on the experience at shootaround on Tuesday morning in Phoenix.
Boston Celtics News / LWOSports.com / February 24
Three Takeaways From the Celtics’ 8-1 Surge
Let’s face it, late February is usually the part of the NBA season where things get a little sleepy. The trade deadline hype is over, the All-Star break is now in the past, and everyone is just waiting for the real games to start in April.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 24
Why is the Boston Celtics Defense Suddenly So Good?
Almost a month ago, I wrote about the Celtics 40/20 pursuit — the race to win 40 games before losing 20, which has been proven to be a key indicator of a team’s potential to win a championship.
Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24
Joe Mazzulla had the perfect response to Pat Riley’s trash talk
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was not bothered by Pat Riley’s trash talk toward his team on Sunday. If anything, it was the opposite. The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of Riley prior to Sunday’s rivalry game with Boston at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and honored his contributions to the franchise.
Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / February 23
Celtics' Jayson Tatum Makes Announcement Amid NBA Season
The Boston Celtics are enjoying an impressive season, and while it is not surprising to see them holding the second seed in the Eastern Conference this deep into the year, the way they have done it stands out. Boston cut payroll this past offseason and has played the entire season without superstar Jayson Tatum.
The 'Most active 30-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 100 30-point games in their career so far can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 23
Jaylen Brown sends confident message after LeBron James' MVP endorsement
Brown's performance has reshaped the narrative around both himself and the Celtics as a whole.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 22
Payton Pritchard, Jaylen Brown dominate Lakers: Four Reasons Celtics Won & Player Grades
The Celtics progressively built their lead, starting in the second quarter, until Payton Pritchard blew the game open in the fourth quarter. Boston gets
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23
Joe Mazzulla had cryptic response to question about Jayson Tatum returning to practice
Joe Mazzulla kept reporters and Boston Celtics fans alike guessing Sunday when asked about Jayson Tatum. The buzz surrounding Tatum’s return grew earlier this month when the Celtics star practiced with Boston’s G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 23
LeBron James makes history twice in Lakers' loss to Celtics
On a historic day for LeBron James and the Lakers, Los Angeles fell to their rival Boston Celtics, 111-89.
John Tonje News / Hoops Rumors / February 19
Celtics Signing John Tonje To 10-Day Deal
The Celtics will get back to the required roster minimum by converting two-way player John Tonje to a 10-day contract, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
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