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Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

NBA Fans Send Love To Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla

Joe Mazzulla has been the coach of the Boston Celtics for each of the previous three seasons. On Monday, he is celebrating his 37th brirthday. Via The Boston Celtics: "Happy birthday Joe ☘️" Many NBA fans sent love to Mazzulla on social media.

Derrick White News / Fastbreak on SI / June 29

Boston Celtics Reportedly Declined Toronto Raptors Trade Offer

Derrick White is one of the best role players in the NBA. The Boston Celtics guard has been a borderline All-Star in each of the previous two seasons. Over the summer, White has been mentioned in trade rumors, but so far, the Celtics have elected to keep the 2024 NBA Champion.

Al Horford News / Athlon Sports / June 29

New Report Emerges on Al Horford’s Celtics Decision

Al Horford will enter unrestricted free agency for the first time since 2019. The last time that happened, he left the Boston Celtics for their division rival, the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Derrick White News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Celtics have enormous demand in Derrick White trade talks

The Boston Celtics are making it very clear that they want to keep Derrick White for next season. The Celtics have a massive asking price in trade talks surrounding White, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

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Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Celtics Make $2 Million Move Before NBA Free Agency

The Boston Celtics have already achieved their biggest offseason goal: getting under the NBA's second tax apron. Now they have other priorities to turn to, like keeping unrestricted free agents Al Horford and Luke Kornet.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Celtics Get Bad News on Key Free-Agent Big Man

The Celtics have scrambled to offload weighty contracts over the past 10 days, hoping to create enough space under the league's punitive second apron to be able to keep in place those parts of the roster the team wants to have on board going forward. Kristaps Porzingis was sent to Atlanta in what was mostly a salary dump.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Celtics exercising option on 2024-25 G League MVP

His $2.27M salary for next season is fully non-guaranteed, so the move doesn’t necessarily mean that Celtics will retain the 22-year-old guard.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / June 29

NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Reveals Thoughts On Boston Celtics Trade

Last week, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers had made a trade. As part of the deal, the Celtics landed Anfernee Simons.

Luke Kornet News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 29

Celtics News: Luke Kornet's Potential Free Agency Price Revealed

The Boston Celtics are looking to keep some of their role players now that they have shipped off Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. Those two starters will play elsewhere next year.

Anfernee Simons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Could Bulls, Clippers be Celtics options for Anfernee Simons trade?

The Boston Celtics only recently acquired Anfernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jrue Holiday, but with the team still looking to shed some salary, Simons could be on the move before even taking the court for the Celtics.

Derrick White News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Celtics want ‘Mikal Bridges-type’ trade package for Derrick White

The offseason has already brought about significant changes for the Boston Celtics, and more modifications could be coming if another squad is willing to shell out major assets for Derrick White.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Spurs to pursue key Celtics free agent

The Boston Celtics have been busy early in the offseason, as they have traded both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in an effort to get under the second apron of the NBA’s new salary cap.

Derrick White News / NBA Analysis Network / June 29

The Boston Celtics demand for Derrick White trade and how the New York Knicks have set the bar

The Boston Celtics have made major trades in the 2025 offseason, as they prepare for a rocky 2025-26 season. However, they are holding out on their core players, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28

Why Dwyane Wade absolutely loves Celtics’ Anfernee Simons trade

With Jayson Tatum set to undergo a lengthy Achilles recovery, the Boston Celtics have made multiple huge moves to avoid luxury tax and second apron penalties.

Kevin Garnett News / The SportsRush / June 28

'We Trying to Win or Are We Trying to Save Money?': Kevin Garnett Boldly Questions Celtics’ New Owners’ Intention

Championship windows close just as quickly as they open in the NBA. The Boston Celtics had all the makings of becoming the league’s next dynasty. Following their 2024 title, they brought back their entire roster in hopes of repeating.

Anfernee Simons News / Fadeaway World / June 28

Celtics May Flip Anfernee Simons To Free Up Room For Two Key Stars

The Boston Celtics’ whirlwind offseason may not be finished just yet. After trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to clear salary and reshape the roster, Boston is reportedly exploring yet another cost-cutting move, this time centered on newly acquired guard Anfernee Simons.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / June 28

'Not Sure Where All That Reporting Came From' – Boston Celtics Exec Shuts Down Trade Talks Involving Jaylen Brown and Derrick White

Boston Celtics assistant general manager Mike Zarren recently debunked reports about the team listening to offers for Jaylen Brown or Derrick White. In an interview with The Athletic’s Jared Weiss, Zarren reiterated that they never wanted to trade them in the first place.

Al Horford News / Last Word On Sports / June 28

Eastern Conference Rival May Have Interest in Al Horford

Al Horford recently turned 39 years of age and will be a free agent this summer. There will be plenty of suitors for the veteran if he decides to come back for another year.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / June 27

Busy Celtics could flip recent trade acquisitions

A desire to retain free-agent centers Al Horford and Luke Kornet is one reason why the Celtics are motivated to continue making moves to create more cap flexibility.

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Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / June 27

Celtics Shut Down Absurd Trade Rumors

After the Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis, some people speculated this meant Boston was going to enter a full rebuild. Shams Charania repeatedly said that the Celtics were getting massive offers for Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 26

Former Celtics Star Jrue Holiday Breaks Silence on Trade to Blazers

The Boston Celtics needed to get under the second apron of the luxury tax before next season started. They were able to do that by shipping out Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / June 26