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Deep Dive Into Jayson Tatum's Stats Shows a Quirk and How Far He Still Has to Go

Jayson Tatum is seven games into his return from Achilles surgery, and the consensus is largely disbelief that he looks as good as he does. The eye test tells us that Tatum looks very much like himself, even though it’s clear that he’s missing some of his burst. This is, after all, an extension of his rehab and not the finished product.

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Paul Pierce has plenty to say about Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics

BOSTON — Paul Pierce is no stranger to winning at TD Garden. So, when the 10-time NBA All-Star and Celtics champion took the parquet for a three-point competition on Sunday afternoon, it felt just like the good ol’ days.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 22

Celtics Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week

We’re back, and so is Jayson Tatum! Welcome to the Celtics’ Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 22

Celtics, Timberwolves match-up missing big-time star

BOSTON — The Celtics will be without Nikola Vucevic for the 8th consecutive game when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Vucevic is expected to be re-evaluated in the next 1-2 weeks as he continues to recover.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

Jayson Tatum News / CelticsBlog / March 22

Seven Games In: A Jayson Tatum Progress Report

The Jayson Tatum return has been riveting. Every shot attempt, rebound, pass, and even high-five over these first seven games has been scrutinized. The

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 22

Clutch Opportunities—The Week in Green

The Celtics went 4-0 since my last column, notching a solid win over the Warriors, and some uneven performances against the Wizards, Suns, and Grizzlies.

Luka Garza News / Field Level Media / March 21

Celtics' Luka Garza filling key role as unfocused Wolves visit

Nikola Vucevic will remain unavailable with a broken finger when the Boston Celtics face the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, but that doesn't mean Boston won't have a quality center.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 21

Did Nikola Vučević Inadvertently Reveal His Actual Injury Timeline?

Nikola Vučević underwent surgery to repair his fractured right ring finger two weeks ago. At the time, the Celtics said he’d be reevaluated in three to four weeks.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 21

Jaylen Brown receives injury status for Timberwolves game

The Boston Celtics host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, and they’re hoping that star wing Jaylen Brown will be available and off the team’s injury report.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 21

NBA Notes: Celtics, Nikola Vucevic, Nets, Raptors, RJ Barrett

The Celtics are playing the waiting game with Nikola Vucevic. The veteran center is recovering from a fractured right ring finger suffered March 6 and is expected to miss at least a month.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 21

One Game on the Celtics' Remaining Schedule Suddenly Got Incredibly Important

The Celtics beat the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, but they still suffered a loss. The New York Knicks barely beat the Brooklyn Nets, and by doing so, they have clinched the tiebreak against Boston. The Celtics and Knicks play each other on April 9, but New York has already won two of the three matchups so far.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 21

10 Takeaways from the Celtics Grit & Grind Win Over Grizzlies

Coming into this game, the Memphis Grizzlies had 10 players listed as OUT on the injury report and were running out guys on two-way deals and 10-day contracts against a mostly healthy Boston Celtics team only missing Nikola Vucevic.

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The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 21

Boston Celtics Reserve Draws 'Ultimate Competitor' Compliment After Season-High Outing Vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Boston Celtics registered a 117-112 road victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, as Luka Garza put in his best performance of the season thus far, notching 22 points (season-high) and seven rebounds on 9-for-12 shooting from the field in 27 minutes off the bench.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 20

Celtics-Grizzlies Player Grades: Brown Great Again, Clutch 4th From White, Garza

This wasn’t the Celtics prettiest basketball game, but they got what they needed, when they needed it, courtesy of Derrick White and Luka Garza in the fourth quarter.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 20

Celtics come back in 4th to hand Grizzlies another loss

Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Luke Garza added a season-high 22 -- including 11 in the fourth quarter -- and Payton Pritchard had 19 to lead the Boston Celtics to 117-112 victory Friday night over the host Memphis Grizzlies for their fourth consecutive win.

Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / March 20

Celtics Squeeze Out Victory Against Grizzlies After Another Brown Masterpiece; 5 Key Takeaways

The Boston Celtics didn’t make it easy on themselves, but they found a way again. In a tightly contested battle against the Memphis Grizzlies, it was Jaylen Brown who rose above the noise, delivering another MVP performance to drag Boston across the finish line.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Evan Turner Comments on Jaylen Brown's MVP Chances

Because of Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury during the 2025 NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics entered the 2025-26 campaign with low expectations. The preseason odds had them at +6000 to win the championship, indicating that they were not projected to be title contenders.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 19

Celtics Legend Robert Parish Figures Out Why Joe Mazzulla 'don’t take no '

Robert Parish was in the house for the Celtics win over the Warriors, taking in a game between two of his former teams. “Parish is a legend, so it's good to see him out there,” Jaylen Brown said.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 19

NBA Notes: Celtics, Luka Garza, Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Sixers

Luka Garza didn’t come into the NBA as a sure thing. He’s turning into one anyway. A college star at Iowa, Garza had to reshape his game to stick at this level.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Evan Turner Drops Bold Celtics Prediction After Jayson Tatum's Return

Before Jayson Tatum returned from his 10-month injury absence, the Boston Celtics had a 41-21 record and were second in the Eastern Conference. Since he made his season debut on March 6 against the Dallas Mavericks, the Beantown team has gone 5-2 and improved to 46-23.

Max Shulga News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Celtics Promote Max Shulga To Standard Contract

The Celtics have officially promoted guard Max Shulga from a two-way deal to a standard contract, the team announced. The agreement runs through the end of next season, with the 2026-27 portion expected to be non-guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Max Shulga News / Hoops Rumors / March 14

Celtics Signing Max Shulga To Standard Contract

Celtics two-way player Max Shulga will be promoted to a standard contract that runs through the end of next season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 13

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks insane Wilt Chamberlain record against Celtics

The Oklahoma City Thunder possess the best record in the NBA and are primed to make another run at a second consecutive title this season, largely due to the consistent and historic play from guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Devin Booker drops 43 points as surging Suns hand Pacers 11th straight loss

Jalen Suggs helps Magic close out wild overtime win vs. Wizards

Stephen A. Smith questions NBA ref's authority after Jaylen Brown ejection

Dwight Howard officially announces his retirement from basketball

Two more teams eliminated from postseason contention