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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 19

What if Gordon Hayward stayed healthy in Boston?

Normally, entertaining a ‘What if?’ scenario is a fun exercise. You change one thing, start pulling on the thread and see how ridiculous you can make everything on the other end.

Jayson Tatum News / AirJordanChronicles / August 19

Jayson Tatum’s father calls out NBA over how players’ families are portrayed

Jayson Tatum’s fans may know about his humble beginnings after being born to young parents. However, the story of his family may surprise some after his father, Justin Tatum’s recent statement.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 19

Banner Years: 1976, triple the tension with Celtics-Suns 3 OTs

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / August 18

'We're not playing for second': Celtics owner plants flag after Jaylen Brown trade

Six weeks later, the Boston Celtics' decision to trade Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers continues to sharply divide fan opinion across Beantown, with some seeing the vision of the front office but many simply overwhelmed by the loss of the franchise's most recent Finals MVP.

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Boston Celtics on SI / August 18

Brad Stevens Explains What the Boston Celtics Can Expect From Mike Conley

This is the next installment in a series of pieces examining what the Boston Celtics can expect from each of their players this season. Yesterday, we looked at their rookies .

Larry Bird News / TWSN / August 18

On This Day In Sports- August 18: A NBA Legend Retires

On August 18, 1992, one of the greatest NBA careers ended up coming to an end as Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird ended up retiring from the NBA. Bird was just 35 years old when he ended up retiring, but he had accomplished much in his career, making this retirement understandable.

Jayson Tatum News / Fadeaway World / August 17

Jayson Tatum’s Father Reveals The 'Dark Side' Of The NBA’s Single-Mother Narrative

Justin Tatum, father of Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, has opened up about an uncomfortable part of his son’s journey into the NBA, as he claimed fathers can sometimes feel pushed out of the picture once their children become successful.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / August 17

Paul George breaks his silence and shares true feelings on trade to Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown

New Boston Celtics forward Paul George has finally addressed his summer trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. George averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists last season for the 76ers and had a strong Playoff run, helping the 76ers upset the Celtics from 3-1 down.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / August 17

Paul George, Mitchell Robinson And Mike Conley Give Initial Reactions To Joining Celtics

The Boston Celtics begin their first summer without Jaylen Brown in the last ten years. The blockbuster trade for the MVP candidate has landed Paul George in Boston.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / August 16

Brad Stevens: Celtics had to ask if keeping Jaylen Brown was the right path

The Celtics didn’t trade Jaylen Brown because they suddenly decided he couldn’t play. They traded him because Brad Stevens wasn’t convinced staying the course was going to get Boston where it wanted to go.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16

Watch Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s intense offseason training with Joe Mazzulla

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is preparing for the 2026-27 season after playing only 16 regular-season games last season while recovering from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered during the 2025 playoffs.

Jayson Tatum News / AirJordanChronicles / August 16

Jayson Tatum reveals why it’s tough parenting as a millionaire sports star

Jayson Tatum is one of the world’s highest-paid athletes, and though he’s created a paradise for his children, finding balance can be difficult. Tatum had a rough childhood, being born to a single mother who was just 19-years-old at the time.

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The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16

Celtics reveal Paul George’s ‘surreal’ message from first visit to training facility

The Boston Celtics recently learned their schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season, which will be their first in 11 years without Jaylen Brown on the roster.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16

Celtics’ Brad Stevens drops more insight on ‘tough’ Jaylen Brown trade decision

The Boston Celtics made a controversial decision this summer by trading star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston’s president of basketball operations Brad Stevens is revealing more information about what went into that decision.

Kevin Garnett News / Yardbarker / August 14

Timberwolves announce ultimate honor for Kevin Garnett

The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced that they will be honoring one of the greatest players in franchise history later this season.

NBA dark horses? Timberwolves, Pistons, Celtics and Pacers can make case

Max Shulga Signs With Real Madrid

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / HITC / August 12

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes bold Boston Celtics prediction after NBA Christmas Day reveal

Giannis Antetokounmpo and his new team, the Miami Heat, are set to take on the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day. The Greek Freak is feeling good about it too, making a bold proclamation.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11

NBA excludes historic Celtics-76ers rivalry from schedule release

There was a curious absence among the announced NBA matchups for opening night and Christmas Day.

Celtics' Payton Pritchard remains confident ahead of crucial season

76ers president reveals why LeBron James signed with them

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

Don Nelson News / Celtics Life / August 10

Remembering former Celtics star and legendary NBA coach Don Nelson

Don Nelson played for the Boston Celtics from 1965 to 1976 after stints with the Chicago Zephyrs and Los Angeles Lakers. Neslon was a clutch sixth man and frontcourt reserve under legendary coaches Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, and Tom Heinsohn.

Payton Pritchard News / Yardbarker / August 10

Celtics' Payton Pritchard confident ahead of crucial season

Celtics' Payton Pritchard remains confident ahead of crucial season

The era of "The Jays" is officially over for the Boston Celtics now that Jaylen Brown has landed in Philadelphia, leading many to wonder what the 2026-27 NBA season will look like at TD Garden for a team missing its most recent Finals MVP.

Clippers sign tallest player in NBA

NBA teams’ reported interest in Ben Simmons is revealed

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream faces two competitors

The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 25-21

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / August 10

How the Celtics' Offseason Compares With Other NBA Championship Contenders and Early Odds

Picture credit Few NBA offseasons generate as much discussion as one driven by blockbuster trades and shifting championship expectations. Boston has become one of the league's biggest storylines after taking a different path from several contenders.