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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum confirms he doesn’t currently have an injury return date set

It is funny how a team’s record can affect a star’s injury return timeline. If the Boston Celtics were struggling to maintain playoff positioning like many anticipate, fans would probably not expect Jayson Tatum to play this season.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla gives 9-word response to Jayson Tatum injury return question

The Boston Celtics have been rolling this season and as the second half of the season gets underway, they are in second place in the Eastern Conference behind the charging Detroit Pistons.

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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 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / February 21

Jaylen Brown returns to LA, as Celtics face Lakers

Jaylen Brown will revisit his complicated relationship with the Los Angeles area when the Boston Celtics match up with the Los Angeles Lakers in a nationally-televised game Sunday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Jaylen Brown News / Total Apex Sports / February 21

Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown Getting MVP Buzz As NBA Season Heads Into Final Months

The Boston Celtics entered the 2025-26 season facing a mountain of adversity. With superstar Jayson Tatum sidelined due to an Achilles injury suffered in the previous playoffs and key veterans like Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis no longer on the roster, many expected a regression.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / February 21

Kevin Garnett Advices Jayson Tatum to Sit Out This Season, Mentions Challenges if He Returns

We are racing toward the final stages of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, and the Boston Celtics couldn’t be happier. They went into this season without their star man, Jayson Tatum, so they were naturally burdened with expectations.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 21

Boston Celtics Tweet Fuels More Hope For Jayson Tatum's Return

The Celtics were never expected to be as good as they are this season. The term “gap year” was thrown around so much that it became bulletin board material.

Derrick White News / CelticsBlog / February 21

Derrick White, Point God

The Celtics are no stranger to having elite facilitating guards. You can go all the way back to Bob Cousy in the 50s and 60s, Dennis Johnson in the 80s, Rajon Rondo in the late 2000s and early 2010s, and now we might have to start talking about Derrick White in 2026.

Al Horford News / CelticsBlog / February 21

Al Horford hints at reason for leaving Celtics

SAN FRANCISCO — Al Horford took his warmup shots with his son Ean and then sat in the locker room, open to reporters and took several questions. It’s a routine he did regularly while in Boston, and now performed in Warriors gear.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 20

Al Horford's Departure From Boston 'Deeper Than Just the Basketball,' But He's Open to Return

Al Horford has been here before. He left the Celtics for Philadelphia in 2019, so facing his former teammates in a rival’s uniform isn’t really new. But these are guys he’s won a championship with, which made it mean a little bit more.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 20

Parquet Plays : Celtics Best Sets/Actions vs Golden State

After a week devoted to rest, recalibration, and reflection, the Boston Celtics returned to the hardwood with sharpened focus and renewed intent. They secured their 36th victory of the season with a 121–110 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

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The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 20

Celtics’ newest signing opens up on return to Boston

SAN FRANCISCO — In the corner of the visiting locker room in San Francisco, Dalano Banton chatted up Jordan Walsh. Banton and Walsh haven’t shared a locker room in years, but they picked up right where they left after Banton signed a ten-day contract with the Celtics on Thursday.

Jaylen Brown News / LWOSports.com / February 20

The Evolution of JB: 3 Ways Jaylen Brown is Better Than Ever

Remember when some people questioned if Jaylen Brown could ever truly be a number-one option? If you’re watching the 2025-26 NBA season, you can go ahead and throw those old takes in the trash.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 20

What is your favorite “Beat LA” moment? (daily topic)

The Boston Celtics face the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday (2/22 at 6:30 PM on NBC/Peacock) and it will be just another matchup between the sport’s greatest rivals.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 20

10 takeaways from Boston dissecting Warriors pressure

With almost 19 drives per game, Brown is the second most prolific driver in the NBA this season – and last night might have been one of his most impressive games in the paint.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 20

Celtics enjoyed crossing paths with Kristaps Porziņģis in “fun” win over Warriors

It had been 279 days since Kristaps Porziņģis last shared the floor with the Celtics, as either a teammate or an opponent. The final farewell was bitter.

Al Horford News / Total Pro Sports / February 20

Al Horford Reveals His Decision to Leave Boston Celtics was 'Deeper Than Basketball'

When the Golden State Warriors hosted the Boston Celtics at Chase Center on Thursday night, the spotlight naturally shifted to Al Horford. For the first time since leaving Boston in free agency, Horford faced the franchise he helped guide to an NBA title in 2024.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 20

Boston Celtics Cruise to Victory Over Injury-Ridden Golden State Warriors in 121-110 Win

Another day, another dominating win for the Boston Celtics, who continue their impressive season following their latest victory over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Thursday night in San Francisco.

Payton Pritchard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Payton Pritchard passes Ray Allen on Celtics’ all-time 3-pointers list

The Boston Celtics are taking the Golden State Warriors to the woodshed Thursday at Chase Center in San Francisco, with Payton Pritchard adding more to the incredible evening his team is having.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / February 19

'Damage Is Already Done': Celtics' Jaylen Brown Reacts to Beverly Hills' Public Apology

The City of Beverly Hills has admitted that it acted on incorrect information when it shut down an event hosted by Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. The event, which Brown said was meant to uplift the “future of the culture,” was shut down by police just as it was starting.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / February 19

NBA Moves: Celtics, John Tonje, Sixers, Tyrese Martin, Hawks

The Celtics are getting back to the league-mandated roster minimum by converting two-way guard John Tonje to a 10-day contract, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / February 19

Throwback: Robert Williams' dominant Celtics season

For today's Throwback Thursday we go back to the 2021-22 NBA season when Robert Williams made the leap to a bonafide elite starting NBA center. Time Lord

Boston Celtics 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).

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / February 18

Ron Harper Hails Scottie Pippen As The Best Small Forward Ever, But Says Michael Jordan Is Still The GOAT

Former NBA guard Ron Harper won five NBA championships in his career. As a member of the Bulls from 1994-1999, he was a part of the incredible dynasty that won six championships in eight years, and got to personally know Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / February 17

Derrick White Demands $10 Million If Nikola Vucevic Wants His Jersey Number

As the Boston Celtics gear up for a title push this season, newly acquired center Nikola Vucevic adds to the team’s overall roster strength. While Vucevic’s addition has been a positive sign, a small overlap with Derrick White may raise some flags.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / February 16