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'He looked exceptional:' Amari Williams shows quick growth through pushing, patience from Celtics staff

BOSTON — Amari Williams has a lot to learn, and over the past few games, he’s been getting a crash course in playing NBA basketball. “It takes some time based on who we're playing against, what we're running, and what the reads are,” Joe Mazzulla said after his team beat the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night .

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'Love him to death' - Inside Jrue Holiday's return to Boston and tribute from the Celtics

BOSTON — When pregame locker room access opened up, all of Boston’s media contingent poured into the visiting locker room, which isn’t the biggest room in the building.

Neemias Queta News / CelticsBlog / January 27

Same jersey, different job: Neemias Queta

In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 27

Celtics’ Amari Williams unveiled ‘exceptional’ potential against Trail Blazers

BOSTON — Before Monday night, Celtics rookie Amari Williams had limited NBA minutes to his name, spending most of this year with the team’s G League affiliate in Maine.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Anfernee Simons News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Simons Trade Target: Why Anfernee Simons Fits the Atlanta Hawks

As the Atlanta Hawks sort out their direction, one name that keeps making quiet sense as a trade target is Celtics guard Anfernee Simons. He is not the headliner who dominates every rumor cycle.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / January 27

Jaylen Brown Sends Warning to Doubters After Spoiling Boston Return for Ex-Celtics Teammates

By disagreeing with league results, feuding with officials, and yet still leading the Boston Celtics in the East, Jaylen Brown has turned around the ‘gap year’ for the franchise.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / January 27

'Way More Important Than Basketball' – Boston Celtics Coach Gets 100% Real on the Players’ Reactions to the Minnesota ICE Outrage

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla offered an eye-opening take on how he expects his players to digest the recent ICE shootings in Minneapolis during their press conference after their 102-94 home win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday evening.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 27

Jrue Holiday happy in Portland following Brad Stevens heads-up

BOSTON — Jrue Holiday ran into Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman, Celtics staffers and Jordan Walsh while doing mobility drills in the hallway on Monday afternoon.

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / January 27

Jrue Holiday Comes Clean on Contributing to $300M Sacrifice, Saving Jayson Tatum, Celtics’ Season

When the Boston Celtics added Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to the roster, there was a clear indication that they were throwing all in for the title.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 26

Celtics never trail in triumph over Trail Blazers

Payton Pritchard scored a game-high 23 points and Jaylen Brown finished with 20 to lead the Boston Celtics to a 102-94 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 27

Celtics' buzzer-beater king demoralizes Trail Blazers

He first started getting national attention for his buzzer-beating superpowers during the Celtics' run to the 2024 title.

Unexpected third team could facilitate Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Knicks

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 26

Celtics spoil Jrue Holiday’s return, beat Trail Blazers 102-94

The Boston Celtics hosted the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Former Celtics guard Jrue Holiday suited up against the C’s for the first time since his June 23rd, 2025 trade.

Paul Pierce News / EssentiallySports / January 26

Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Faces Paternity Lawsuit After Ignoring Woman’s Plea

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has landed in deep trouble as the former NBA champion has been hit with a paternity lawsuit from a woman named Princess Santiago, who is claiming that she is the mother of Pierce’s unborn child.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Derrick White tricks Jrue Holiday with textbook shot fake

The Boston Celtics came into their game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday looking to get back in the win column following their loss to the Chicago Bulls.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / January 26

Kobe Bryant Sought Dwyane Wade’s Help to Take Down Celtics in 2010

The LA Lakers’ 2010 NBA title felt like a release rather than just another banner. After beating the Magic for a ring a year earlier, that Finals run against the Celtics was Kobe Bryant reminding everyone exactly who he was.

Jayson Tatum News / Sneakers on SI / January 26

Jayson Tatum's 'Celtics' Shoes are 25% Off Online

Despite Jayson Tatum missing all of the season so far, the Boston Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference standings. Also, Tatum's signature Jordan Brand basketball shoes remain as popular as ever.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 26

Jaylen Brown's signature shot has abandoned him, so he's adjusting to find ways to score

Jaylen Brown has been great this season in the primary role for the Boston Celtics. He’s hovered between third and fifth in most MVP rankings, and he was voted an All-Star starter for the first time in his career. A big reason for Brown’s offensive success was the incredible efficiency of his mid-range shot.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 26

Scouting Amari Williams: Breaking down the Boston Celtics rookie's first start

Amari Williams earned the first start of his young NBA career after giving Boston some important clutch minutes in Brooklyn. The almost 24-year-old big (his birthday is on Wednesday) has been playing well for the Maine Celtics in the G League, averaging 17.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists.

Anfernee Simons News / Field Level Media / January 25

Anfernee Simons making case for Boston as Celtics prep for Blazers

Guard Anfernee Simons is frequently linked to trade rumors, but he's making it difficult for the Boston Celtics to move him. Simons and the Celtics will meet the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, two days after he came off the bench to score 21 points in 28 minutes during a 114-111 loss to Chicago.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

Celtics need a center before the trade deadline after painful loss to Bulls exposes frontcourt flaws

The Boston Celtics’ 114-111 loss to the Chicago Bulls exposed a persistent problem. Jaylen Brown’s 33-point performance demonstrated his All-Star caliber, but individual excellence cannot mask structural deficiencies.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24

Celtics playing at 'high level' heading into encounter vs. Bulls

Torrid long-range shooting boosted the Boston Celtics to victory in the first leg of a road back-to-back amid significant struggles on the glass. On Saturday, the Celtics will hope to have a more complete effort as they visit the surging Chicago Bulls less than 24 hours after a 130-126 double-overtime win in Brooklyn.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Eastern Conference Team Surprisingly Expected To Be Aggressive At Trade Deadline, Analyzing 3 Players Who Make Sense

The Boston Celtics have been the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference. As a result, the Celtics are likely to be buyers rather than sellers, as originally believed at the start of the season, NBA Insider Zach Lowe believes.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 23

Five NBA players who could change teams at the trade deadline

Here are five players likely to change teams before the deadline of Feb. 5.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's frustration with Bucks at 'all-time high'

Giannis puts Bucks teammates on blast

Antetokounmpo curiously leaves game amid drama with Bucks

Warriors mulling Jonathan Kuminga trade for former Golden State All-Star

Tyrese Haliburton pulls an unusual move amid Pacers-Thunder rematch

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Celtics continue to do more than survive as they wait on Jayson Tatum

This was supposed to be a bridge year for the Celtics. A reset of sorts. A season to stay afloat while Jayson Tatum rehabbed a torn Achilles suffered during last year’s playoff run.

Anfernee Simons News / Hoops Wire / January 19

Celtics’ Anfernee Simons quietly building trade stock

The Celtics may have learned something Thursday night, and it came from a place they were not necessarily expecting. Anfernee Simons delivered his best game of the season in a 119-114 win over the Miami Heat, pouring in 39 points and completely taking over the fourth quarter.