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Celtics Clinch Playoffs, Warriors and Blazers Clinch Play-In

The Celtics clinched a playoff spot with their win over the Hornets tonight, as the NBA laid out in a pre-game tweet. They became the second Eastern Conference team to do so, behind the Pistons, who officially nabbed a berth over a week ago.

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Jaylen Brown Reacts to Celtics' 50th Win

The Boston Celtics reached their 50th win of the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday. The Celtics handed the Charlotte Hornets their 36th loss of the season, after a dominant 114-99 win.

Jayson Tatum News / Field Level Media / March 29

Jayson Tatum, short-handed Celtics handle Hornets

Jayson Tatum had 32 points, five rebounds and eight assists to help the short-handed Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to three games with a 114-99 road victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

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.

Ron Harper News / CelticsBlog / March 29

Ron Harper Jr. suffers injury in game vs Hornets

Ron Harper Jr. sprained his ankle in the second quarter of Sunday’s Celtics game against the Charlotte Hornets. The team announced that he is questionable to return with the injury.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 29

Celtics will be without two starters vs Charlotte Hornets

The Celtics will be without Jaylen Brown (left Achilles tendonitis) and Derrick White (right knee contusion) when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Celtics Announce Jayson Tatum Injury Update Before Hornets Game

As the Boston Celtics prepare for their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, a team that has been on a recent hot streak, attention is focused on the status of Jayson Tatum. The Celtics, currently second in the Eastern Conference, have remained competitive largely due to Jaylen Brown’s leadership throughout the season.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 29

Celtics Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week

We’re back! 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 / 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 / Boston Celtics on SI / March 29

One Celtics Superstar is In, another is Out, but Two C's Still Unclear vs. Hornets

The Celtics and the Hornets will both be shorthanded when they face each other on Sunday evening in Charlotte. Former Celtic Grant Williams will again miss a game against his old team, sitting out Sunday for right knee injury management.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Celtics Announce Jaylen Brown News Before Hornets Game

The Boston Celtics enter Sunday’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets still in contention for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, but managing a few key injuries as the regular season winds down.

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The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 29

Behind Payton Pritchard -- playing 'winning basketball' -- Celtics set for Hornets

The Boston Celtics might need another big offensive performance from backup point guard Payton Pritchard when they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 29

The Hornets surge has the Celtics fingerprints all over it

When the Celtics and Hornets face off on Sunday night, it will be a match-up between two of the Eastern Conference’s hottest teams. And, in many ways, the two franchises are interconnected — both due to their personell and emerging styles of play.

Jayson Tatum News / Total Pro Sports / March 29

Jayson Tatum Injury Update: Will Celtics Star Play Tonight vs. Hornets?

Jayson Tatum is back for the Boston Celtics. However, the team management is not taking any risks with the star player by forcing him into games. While

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 28

Another Night, Another Unsung Hero for the Celtics, but How Does it Keep Happening?

The Celtics have been leaning on their “Different Here” motto for a few years now, and it’s pretty good at capturing the team’s ethos. I’m not sure it’s perfect, though.

Kevin Garnett News / AirJordanChronicles / March 28

Celtics Legend Kevin Garnett Makes Feelings Clear on NBA’s 65-Game Rule

The NBA’s 65-game rule is receiving severe backlash this season, and much of it is because of Cade Cunningham’s case. The Boston Celtics legend, Kevin Garnett, became the latest addition to the list of critics of this rule.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 27

Celtics Get Another Statement Win By Taking Down Red-Hot Hawks: 4 Key Takeaways

The Boston Celtics improved to 49-24 in 2025-26 with a 109-102 win over the red-hot Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden on Friday. The Hawks had won 14 of their last 15 games coming into this one and looked headed toward another win with the way this game started.

Payton Pritchard News / Field Level Media / March 27

Payton Pritchard nets 36 as Celtics halt Hawks

Payton Pritchard tossed in a game-high 36 points and had seven rebounds to help the Boston Celtics end the Atlanta Hawks' three-game winning streak with a 109-102 home victory Friday night.

Jaylen Brown News / EssentiallySports / March 27

Celtics Announce Concerning Jaylen Brown Injury Update Amid Star’s MVP Award Push

The Boston Celtics will host the Atlanta Hawks in an Eastern Conference face-off on Friday. Sitting second in the East with a 48-24 record, the Cs are in a safe position.

Paul Pierce News / EssentiallySports / March 27

Paul Pierce Remains Silent After Woman’s $149K Legal Hit on Celtics Legend

“The Truth” might have to hold back on the truth bombs a bit. Paul Pierce appears to have revealed that he earned a sizable income from his side gigs despite losing his jobs at FS1 and ESPN in recent years.

Notable update emerges on the TJ Otzelberger North Carolina rumors

Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger doesn’t seem to be leaving Ames, Iowa, anytime soon. While Otzelberger’s name was one of several prominent coaches tied to the newly-opened North Carolina job, Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 said on Thursday that the Iowa State coach is not in the mix for the job.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / March 25

Brad Stevens has no reason to take a college job, no matter the blue blood

It's a special time of year for college basketball. March Madness is in full swing, the coaching carousel is kicking off and everyone is wondering if their team could hire Brad Stevens as its next head coach.

North Carolina Tar Heels fire Hubert Davis after two straight March Madness failures

Five candidates to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina

Jayson Tatum makes honest admission about his return to action

The 'Active NBA 40-point game leaders' quiz

Derrick White News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Celtics star admits he’s in on 1 major U.S. conspiracy theory

Derrick White has officially taken over for Kyrie Irving as the Boston Celtics’ resident conspiracy theorist. Years ago, Irving infamously claimed he believed the Earth was flat after conducting extensive research on Instagram, widely known as an infallible hub of information.