ATLANTA -- Looking up and down the standings in the middle of January, you’ll find a lot of 6-4 and 5-5 in the “last 10 games” column. That's the January doldrums for you.
The Boston Celtics have been linked to numerous trade rumors involving some of the NBA’s marquee big men, as many analysts believe that they’re one star away from being legitimate title contenders once again.
Boston Celtics star Payton Pritchard’s status for the team’s upcoming game against the Atlanta Hawks is in question. Pritchard is going through the sixth season of his NBA career with the Celtics.
While Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the Boston Celtics’ star players, Derrick White has emerged as one of the team’s most consistent role players. White has had some huge performances though during his Celtics tenure so far, performances on par with star players.
ATLANTA — The Celtics (25-15) could be without Payton Pritchard when they face the Atlanta Hawks (20—23) on Saturday night. Pritchard is doubtful to play as he deals with left ankle soreness; if he’s sidelined, it will be his first missed game of the season.
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
When Jayson Tatum went down with a devastating Achilles injury, it seemed inevitable that the Boston Celtics would endure a difficult season. However, the Celtics, led by Jaylen Brown, have climbed to the 2nd spot in the Western Conference.
Winning in Miami always carries extra meaning for the Boston Celtics. Thursday night felt heavier because Jayson Tatum did not play. Even so, Boston stayed calm, trusted its depth, and left with a comeback win that also hinted at Tatum’s return as the season reaches a crucial stretch.
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have surprised even their most ardent supporters. They currently sit third with a 25–15 record. With Jayson Tatum’s return on the horizon, the Celtics have been linked with Jaren Jackson Jr.
The Boston Celtics are doing the unthinkable this season. After losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles tear during last year’s playoff run, this season was expected to be a down year for the team.
With 20 days left until the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons continues to force a difficult discussion within the organization.
The Celtics offense was struggling to get anything going for most of this game. However, when Boston needed a hero, The Anferno answered the call. Anfernee Simons scored a season high 39 points on 13-28 shooting from the field and 7-16 from three.
Anfernee Simons had his best performance in a Boston Celtics uniform to date on Thursday night, as he dropped 39 points, four rebounds, four assists, and seven three-pointers to lead the team to a 119-114 road win over the Miami Heat.
Reserve Anfernee Simons scored 18 of his season-high 39 points in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics rallied to defeat the host Miami Heat 119-114 on Thursday night.
The Boston Celtics trailed by as many as 19 to the Miami Heat on Thursday night, and still managed to come away victorious with a 119-114 comeback win.
Picture credit NBA Rivals Week tends to arrive quietly on the calendar, but the games themselves rarely feel ordinary. Familiar opponents, national attention, and baggage have a way of compressing a season into a few intense nights. For the Boston Celtics, Rivals Week in late January 2026 lands at a particularly revealing moment.
Jaylen Brown closed December on an unsustainable scoring surge that temporarily elevated him into elite fantasy territory. That spike has created a rare sell-high opportunity for fantasy managers looking to improve long-term roster stability.
Sam Hauser, not Anfernee Simons, is the Celtic Brad Stevens needs to consider shipping out of Boston ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. Monday night was another example of that during the team's 98-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
As the NBA trade deadline (Feb. 5) looms closer every day, more rosters will begin to shake up. It’s both an exciting and nerve-racking time for fans. Some are eager for their team to trade for the final missing piece, while others are desperately begging for their favorite player not to be moved.
Despite being counted out on the heels of Jayson Tatum‘s Achilles tear, the Boston Celtics are putting forth a valiant effort in 2025-26. At 24-15, they have the third-best record in the Eastern Conference standings, behind only the Detroit Pistons (28-10) and New York Knicks (25-14).
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was not happy with the officiating in Monday’s 98-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers, and he spent his entire postgame press conference making that clear.
The Boston Celtics suffered a heartbreaking 98-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers today, with Pacers star Pascal Siakam delivering a game-winning basket with six seconds remaining on the clock.
Free agent forward Torrey Craig is in advanced contract discussions with the Sydney Kings of the National Basketball League, sources tell Olgun Uluc of ESPN.
Five days ago, the Indiana Pacers were the NBA's worst team. After shocking the Boston Celtics Monday night, they've moved to second-worst — and they're gaining on the Sacramento Kings.
Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens has earned enough trust to be able to deal away valuable role players at the trade deadline to reduce the luxury tax bill and effectively replace them with low-cost options.