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Shaquille O’Neal Gets Honest About Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s Celtics Future Amid Trade Rumors

An unexpected playoff run for the Boston Celtics has done more harm than good. After the first round exit against the 76ers, even with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, it has once again led to questions regarding their fit together.

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Exit Interview: Jordan Walsh proved he belonged

Entering his third season as a Celtic, Jordan Walsh needed to make a statement. After a rough second year in the Summer League and spot opportunities in Year 2, Walsh had a massive opportunity to crack the rotation in Jayson Tatum’s absence.

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

How many of the 37 players with multiple three three-pointer, three block NBA Playoff games can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The '25-point, 15-rebound playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Joe Mazzulla News / Field Level Media / May 26

Celtics' Joe Mazzulla named NBA Coach of the Year

Guiding the Boston Celtics to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference despite missing superstar Jayson Tatum until March 6, Joe Mazzulla was named NBA Coach of the Year for the first time on Tuesday.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 26

NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Pistons

Celtics star Jaylen Brown remains extension-eligible this offseason, though there doesn’t appear to be much urgency from either side. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Brown could sign a two-year extension worth roughly $142 million beginning July 26 despite already having three years and nearly $182 million remaining on his current contract.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Joe Mazzulla News / Yardbarker / May 26

Joe Mazzulla joins distinguished group of Celtics coaches after winning COTY

Few have coached the Boston Celtics, and even fewer have won Coach of the Year with the storied franchise.

Jaylen Brown gives a theory on why he did not make All-NBA First Team

Three teams interested in trading for Jaylen Brown

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

Joe Mazzulla News / Hoops Rumors / May 26

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Named Coach Of Year

The Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla has been named Coach of the Year, the league announced on Tuesday (Twitter link). He earned the Red Auerbach Trophy, named after the Celtics’ coaching legend.

Derrick White News / Celtics Life / May 26

Derrick White 2025-2026 season and playoffs highlight reel

Derrick White averaged 16.5 points, 5.4 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game across 77 regular-season appearances for the Boston Celtics in the 2025-2026 NBA season.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 26

Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors Persist, So Why Don't the Boston Celtics Seem Interested?

The rumors surrounding the Boston Celtics and Giannis Antetokounmpo persist, with both Bill Simmons and Marc Stein reporting Antetokounmpo is interested in playing for the Celtics, but the Celtics aren’t quite reciprocating. It might seem counterintuitive, especially in the NBA.

Payton Pritchard News / Celtics Life / May 26

Payton Pritchard 2025-2026 season and playoffs highlight reel

Payton Pritchard had a career-best 2025-26 season for the Boston Celtics, establishing versatility in himself to thrive as either a vital starter and primary playmaker or pivotal 6th man.

Neemias Queta News / Celtics Life / May 26

Neemias Queta 2025-2026 season and playoffs highlight reel

Payton Pritchard had a career-best 2025-26 season for the Boston Celtics, establishing versatility in himself to thrive as either a vital starter and primary playmaker or pivotal 6th man.

Luka Garza News / CelticsBlog / May 26

CelticsBlog exit interview: Luka Garza exceeded expectations, but not significantly enough

The Boston Celtics took a chance on Luka Garza after he spent most of his career on the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Boston had a serious lack of depth at the center position with a tight budget and a mostly uninspiring free agent pool to pull from.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / May 26

Jaylen Brown for Kevin Durant Trade Talks Intensify as NBA Insider Reveals 3 Teams ‘Legitimately’ Eyeing Celtics Star

Jaylen Brown’s rise from co-star to franchise-driving force has quietly become one of the NBA’s biggest offseason storylines. After carrying a battered

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Jaylen Brown gives a theory on why he did not make All-NBA First Team

Jaylen Brown is feeling slighted once again. The Boston Celtics star Brown was officially named this week to the 2025-26 All-NBA Second Team. It was the second such selection of Brown’s professional career after he also made the All-NBA Second Team in 2022-23.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Ball Exclusives / May 25

Boston Celtics emerge in latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors

It wouldn’t be a normal offseason without a healthy dose of rumors surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the 2026 NBA Finals around the corner, most teams are already working quietly behind the scenes to get things going, This comes with a number of trade rumors surrounding Antetokounmpo.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / May 25

Celtics Eliminated: How Boston’s Core Players Influenced Their 2026 Playoff Run

Source As the 2026 NBA postseason came to a disappointing end for the Boston Celtics, attention quickly shifted toward how the franchise’s core players shaped the team’s playoff journey.

Boston Celtics News / The Spun / May 25

Jaylen Brown Issues Public Challenge To ESPN's Stephen A. Smith

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is continuing his feud with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. The second-team All-NBA forward has been calling out Smith, as the ESPN star has been critical of the Celtics star.

Jayson Tatum News / AirJordanChronicles / May 24

Jayson Tatum Jets Off to Offseason Vacation With Sons Deuce and Dylan

Jayson Tatum became a father when he was just 19 years old. The Boston Celtics star has often mentioned that it was the best thing that had ever happened to him.

Yam Madar News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 22

Boston Celtics News Thoughts: Finding a Center, Player Poll, Isaiah Thomas, Yam Madar

It’s a quiet time for the Boston Celtics and other non-playoff participants in the NBA. While four teams hash things out for a championship, the rest are going through the process of trying to be one of those four next season. It’s not that things aren’t happening.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / May 22

Celtics 2026 Offseason Plan

Following a first-round playoff exit to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics could be primed for significant changes heading into the 2026 offseason.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 21

What Boston Celtics Pre-draft Workouts Could Say About Upcoming Draft Strategy

The NBA draft is about a month away, and the Boston Celtics will be selecting 27th and 40th, barring any trades. Brad Stevens has found success in that range, picking Hugo Gonzalez 28th last season and Baylor Scheierman at 30 the year before. Still, drafting in that range is always a bit of a crap shoot.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / May 19

Will Wade back to old ways with controversial signing

Wade, in his second stint as LSU head coach, originally departed the university in controversy in 2022 following a prolonged NCAA investigation over recruiting violations.

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / May 16

Jayson Tatum eyes another title, as Celtics face key offseason decisions

Celtics star Jayson Tatum is thinking bigger now. A lot bigger. After entering last season simply hoping to get healthy and contribute, Tatum is already looking ahead to what comes next.