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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 31

Why Joe Mazzulla hugged Payton Pritchard after the Celtics guard answered his challenge

There aren’t many opportunities for a dagger three-pointer in the middle of the second quarter, but Paul George had one. He had just drilled a 30-footer on a possession where the Chicago Bulls actually played some pretty good defense for once.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 31

The Celtics’ defense is winning in a new way

The Celtics’ defense is off to a very strong start this season, and they’re finding success from an unfamiliar place. Against the Bulls, Boston forced 16 turnovers, 10 of which came directly from steals.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 31

10 takeaways from the Celtics’ NBA Cup win over the Bulls

Is this the year the Celtics take the Cup seriously? Boston certainly looked interested Friday night, opening their first group-stage game with a 44-point first quarter, a 29-point halftime lead and Payton Pritchard briefly transforming into that cyborg version of himself who keeps showing up in NBC Sports Boston broadcasts.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla reveals how Paul George’s impact extends far beyond the court

When the Boston Celtics acquired veteran Paul George from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Jaylen Brown, very few people supported the move, considering Brown’s success and contributions to the franchise.

Paul George News / EasySportz / October 30

Celtics Keep Rolling as Paul George Turns Back the Clock

The Boston Celtics continued their impressive start to the season Friday night, defeating the Chicago Bulls 125-111 in their NBA Cup opener. While Payton Pritchard stole the spotlight with 30 points and Jayson Tatum added 26, Paul George continued showing that he has plenty left in the tank.

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 30

Celtics Bury Bulls Again: 7 Things the Box Score Won’t Tell You

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics and Bulls hit the dance floor for a second time this week, but this time it was on a big field of green for the first Emirates Cup group play game.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 30

Celtics win 4th straight, roll past Bulls in NBA Cup opener

Payton Pritchard scored a season-high 30 points off the bench, Jayson Tatum added 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the visiting Chicago Bulls 125-111 on Friday in the NBA Cup Group C opener for both teams.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Celtics Exercise Options On Scheierman, Gonzalez

The Celtics have exercised their rookie scale team options on wings Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez for the 2027/28 season, per RealGM’s log of official NBA transactions.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 30

Celtics vs. Bulls preview, injury Report: Why Boston can’t expect another blowout

Four days after the Celtics beat Chicago 134-99, the Bulls are back at TD Garden. This time the game counts toward the NBA Cup: it’s Boston’s first group-play game of the tournament. Tip-off: 7:30 p.m.

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Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Celtics news: It shouldn’t surprise anybody that Joe Mazzulla is a big AI guy

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has found another unconventional tool to improve his coaching methods: artificial intelligence. Known for his unusual approach to basketball, Mazzulla now uses Claude daily to evaluate practices, develop ideas, and challenge his thinking.

Neemias Queta News / The Lead / October 30

Neemias Queta’s Foul Trouble Is Posing a Problem for the Celtics

The Boston Celtics appeared to have Tuesday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets wrapped up in regulation. They led by four with four seconds left, Jayson Tatum at the free-throw line, and ESPN analytics giving them a 99.2 percent chance of winning.

Jordan Walsh News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 30

Jordan Walsh is the Celtics’ secret weapon nobody saw coming

Jordan Walsh is getting his shot. For all the analysis about who might start for the Boston Celtics this season, the idea of starting Walsh never gained mainstream traction.

Jayson Tatum News / CelticsBlog / October 30

Back-to-backs, holding Jayson Tatum out of Game 7, and sports science

With a rash of injuries wiping out the superstar class of the NBA so early in the regular season, load management, style of play, and second guessing the length of training camp have become the center of NBA discussion.

Ron Harper News / Total Pro Sports / October 30

5-Time NBA Champion Ron Harper Roasted For Shooting His Shot At AI Volleyball Player On ‘X’

Five-time NBA champion Ron Harper is pretty active on X. He recently responded to Gilbert Arenas over comments about his son. Harper, who won three titles with the Chicago Bulls and two with the Los Angeles Lakers, is now the subject of an online roasting.

Joe Mazzulla News / Hoops Wire / October 29

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla using AI to question his own coaching habits

Joe Mazzulla has found another way to review his work. Basically, he’s asking artificial intelligence whether he spent practice doing what he said the Celtics needed to do.

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / October 28

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum starting to feel like himself: ‘Something in my mind clicks’

Everybody saw Jayson Tatum’s game-winner against the Nets. Some of the moments that meant the most to him were considerably less obvious. A cut. An explosive move.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 28

Celtics Note: Carter, Pritchard, Tatum, Brown

Devin Carter has rejoined the Celtics after a bout of mononucleosis had kept him sidelined for the start of the season, Bobby Manning reports for CLNS Media (via Twitter).

Paul Pierce News / EssentiallySports / October 28

Paul Pierce Sends Cryptic One-Word Response After Report Claims Celtics Legend Has Just $3,793 a Month Left Amid Court Battle

Paul Pierce refutes the viral claim about his financial status, but with just one word. The former NBA champ bagged millions of dollars during and after his playing years.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28

Jayson Tatum continues to haunt Nets

The Boston Celtics drafted Jayson Tatum in 2017 thanks to a 2013 trade that let them swap first-round picks with the Brooklyn Nets. Nearly a decade later, Tatum continues to haunt Boston's Atlantic Division rivals.

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Derrick White News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Final Injury Report for Nets-Celtics: Will Derrick White Play?

The Boston Celtics are at home Tuesday night as they host the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup. Boston enters Tuesday’s game with a 2-1 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls at home in dominant fashion Monday night.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 27

Rep For Jaylen Brown Denies Claim He Demanded Trade From Celtics

A representative for Sixers wing Jaylen Brown disputed a report that he sought a trade out of Boston or presented the Celtics with a list of demands, according

Payton Pritchard News / Fadeaway World / October 26

Payton Pritchard’s Unique Offseason Training Routine Involves 150 Isolation Plays and Chipotle

Payton Pritchard gives his offseason workout opponents a simple incentive: hold him to under 60% shooting, and the Chipotle order is on him. Getting that free meal, however, requires defending one of the NBA’s most effective isolation scorers through a demanding session that lasts around 150 possessions.

Mikal Bridges News / Yardbarker / October 26

Mikal Bridges' shooting woes doom Knicks to 0-3 start

The defending champion New York Knicks have lost their first three games of the season by 19 total points. It hasn't helped that their starting small forward has put up only 10 points all season.

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