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Celtics owner Bill Chisolm: ‘We’re doing the right things to win’

Celtics owner Bill Chisholm says his focus remains on continuity and winning as he settles into his role as the franchise’s governor. In an interview with Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, Chisholm touched on a number of topics, including his relationship with players and staff, the team’s direction and long-term plans.

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Celtics’ Chisholm On Mazzulla, Stevens, TD Garden, More

Celtics owner Bill Chisholm recently gave an interview to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe (subscriber link). The conversation covers a number of topics, including Chisholm’s first year as the team’s governor and majority stakeholder, his thoughts on Jaylen Brown‘s excellent season, Jayson Tatum‘s return from a torn Achilles tendon, and more.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 11

Narrowing Down Who the Boston Celtics Could Play in the First Round of the Playoffs

The Boston Celtics are officially the second seed in the East. Now they’ll wait to see who wins the 7/8 play-in game in a few days and becomes their first-round playoff opponent.

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The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

How many of the players to lead the No.1 seed in each conference in points per game since the 2006-07 playoffs can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA franchise leading scorers' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / April 11

Celtics To Sign Dalano Banton To Two-Year Deal

The Celtics and free agent guard Dalano Banton have reached an agreement on a two-year deal, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker

25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 11

The Celtics just signed a new player, but a familiar face

BOSTON — The Celtics have signed Dalano Banton to a standard contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype first reported. Banton becomes the team’s 15th and final rostered player; since the trade deadline, the Celtics have signed former two-way players Amari Williams, Max Shulga, and Ron Harper Jr.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 11

10 takeaways from the Celtics’ three-point avalanche

Shooting in basketball carries a big share of variance and luck. Even the greatest shooter of all time, Stephen Curry, is below 50% from beyond the arc on wide-open attempts.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 11

Four Reasons The Celtics Crushed The Pelicans, Including Something No Team Has Done

The Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans played a close game at TD Garden in Boston … for about three minutes. Three minutes after that, the Celtics were up eight.

Neemias Queta News / Hardwood Heroics / April 11

Boston Celtics Bat for Neemias Queta to Win This Individual Award After Solid 2025-26 Campaign

The Boston Celtics managed to defy expectations in their “gap year,” not only because Jaylen Brown became an MVP candidate but also because Neemias Queta emerged as one of the team’s reliable starters.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 11

Pelicans vs. Celtics player grades: a record-tying performance from 3 clinches second-seed

After a gut-wrenching loss to the Knicks on Thursday, the Celtics turned Game #81 into a three-point exhibition, tying their own record for 29 triples in a game and beating the Pelicans 144-118.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 11

NBA Notes: Celtics, Sam Hauser, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Raptors

Sam Hauser scored 24 points and knocked down eight 3-pointers as the Celtics defeated the Pelicans 144-118, clinching the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 10

Celtics-Pelicans Player Grades and Stats: Record Shooting Fuels Blowout, Clinches 2nd

The New Orleans Pelicans sat eight guys, and yet somehow those guys were almost as effective as the guys who took the floor. The Boston Celtics, without Jayson Tatum, pounced on the Pels early and buried them under an avalanche of three-pointers to win easily, 142-114 and clinch the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

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The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 11

Celtics tie their own NBA record vs. Pelicans

Two teams in NBA history had ever made 29 three-pointers in a game before this week. Friday night, the Boston Celtics became the second team in five nights to tie the single-game record for threes.

Report: Celtics could break up their core this offseason

Noteworthy update surfaces about Zion Williamson’s future

Why Kendrick Perkins is still not buying the Knicks after win over Celtics

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns help Knicks clinch No. 3 seed

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 10

Celtics sink record-tying 29 treys, rip Pelicans to seal No. 2 in East

The Boston Celtics tied an NBA record by making 29 3-point field goals and secured the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 144-118 Friday night.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / April 10

Celtics come one three short of breaking single game record, beat Pelicans 144-118

The Celtics blasted the Pelicans on Friday night, 144-118, in which they tied the single game three point record. It was the 2nd season in a row that Boston had a chance to break the three point record but were unable to do so.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10

Report: Celtics could break up their core this offseason

The pressure may suddenly be on for the Boston Celtics this postseason.

Why Kendrick Perkins is still not buying the Knicks after win over Celtics

Giannis Antetokounmpo praise Joe Mazzulla but Celtics not in trade picture

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10

Why Kendrick Perkins is still not buying the Knicks after win over Celtics

Former NBA champion with the Celtics and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins was on Friday's edition of "First Take" and made it clear he is still not a believer in the Knicks overtaking the Celtics in the Eastern Conference.

Josh Hart's clutch shooting lifts Knicks over Celtics

Lakers, Celtics among teams linked to potential Giannis pursuit

Giannis Antetokounmpo praise Joe Mazzulla but Celtics not in trade picture

NBA teams that play slower trending up, report shows

The 'Season triple-double record by team' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Final Injury Report for Pelicans-Celtics: Will Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Play?

The Boston Celtics are at home on Friday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in an interconference matchup. Boston enters Friday’s game with a 54-26 record after losing on the road to the New York Knicks on Thursday night.

Paul Pierce News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Accuses NBA of Rigging Major Event

Paul Pierce has never been one to shy away from bold takes, but his latest comments are quite strong even by his standards. As the NBA continues to tackle its tanking issues, Pierce has accused the league of rigging the NBA Draft Lottery.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 10

Celtics vie to secure East's No. 2 seed in clash vs. Pelicans

The Boston Celtics will have another chance to secure the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 10

Joe Mazzulla Furious After No-Call Sparks Chaos as Jalen Brunson Strikes Before Buzzer

Trying to make a late-season push, tensions were already on a high note at Madison Square Garden, but a controversial first-quarter sequence added fuel to an already intense Celtics-Knicks clash.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / April 9

Celtics rule out star G Jaylen Brown vs. Knicks

The Boston Celtics will be without star guard Jaylen Brown on Thursday as they vie to clinch the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference against the host New York Knicks.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9

Derrick White’s Joe Mazzulla revelation proves he’s a true sicko

It’s been quite a season for the Boston Celtics. They are the second-best team in the East at 54-25, and Derrick White has been their defensive anchor.

Jordan Walsh News / The Lead / April 8

Jordan Walsh Embodies Celtics’ ‘Stay Ready’ Mindset

Earning consistent playing time under Joe Mazzulla is not easy. In his first few seasons as head coach of the Boston Celtics, he maintained strict rotations.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / April 8

For The Boston Celtics, Now Is Not The Time To Celebrate — But Let’s Celebrate

By no means is it time to celebrate. Nobody’s looking, though, so let’s celebrate just a little. The Boston Celtics are headed to the playoffs. To be clear, making it to the playoffs in and of itself is nothing to write home about — especially in this city.

Brad Stevens News / The Spun / April 7

Will Brad Stevens Return To College Basketball? Here's What He Said

It seems like Brad Stevens is constantly mentioned as a potential candidate for the top coaching jobs in college hoops, and yet, he continues to run basketball operations for the Boston Celtics.