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Joe Mazzulla slams ‘stupid award’ that Pat Riley and Gregg Popovich won thrice

Joe Mazzulla did not hold back when discussing the NBA Coach of the Year award, dismissing it entirely despite its prestige. The Boston Celtics head coach made his feelings clear in a blunt response that quickly gained attention.

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Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla Facing Backlash After Strong NBA Comments

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla entered the 2025-26 NBA season facing a defining test. The team lost key contributors in the offseason. Superstar

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 31

10 takeaways from the Celtics’ loss to the Hawks in a game you’ll soon forget

The Celtics fell to the Hawks on Monday night, 119–109, in a game that felt competitive for long stretches before slipping away in the second half. Playing

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 31

Celtics-Hawks Player Grades: Jaylen Brown's Rough Night Has Ripple Effect In Loss

It was a game for a half, but the Celtics fell apart in the third quarter and never got it back. They were missing Jayson Tatum, Neemias Queta, and Nikola Vucevic, and Jaylen Brown played one of his worst games of the season, which all added up to a 112-102 loss.

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The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 100 30-point games in their career so far can you name in five minutes?

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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 31

Celtics vs. Hawks player grades: turnovers and missed free throws doom Boston

Blame the back-to-back games on the road. Blame the 15 turnovers. Blame the eight missed free throws. They all played a part in Boston’s 112-102 loss in Atlanta Monday night.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 31

Joe Mazzulla Calls Coach of the Year a 'Stupid Award,' Sends Clear Message to NBA Media

Joe Mazzulla is rarely one to accept praise, often deflecting it towards his staff and players. In fact, he famously told Derrick White, “Nobody cares,” after being congratulated on winning Coach of the Month.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 31

There’s 1 major bright spot from Celtics loss to Hawks

ATLANTA — The Celtics aren’t looking for moral victories after losses. That’s been their mindset all season, and that was their mindset on Monday night, after they fell to the Atlanta Hawks 112-102.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 31

Atlanta Hawks Take Down Boston Celtics in 112-102 Win to Notch Second Straight Victory

After falling to the Boston Celtics last Friday, which snapped a three-game winning streak, the Atlanta Hawks took revenge for that loss as they pulled out a close victory at home over the Celtics on Monday night.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 30

Jaylen Brown Takes the Blame for bad Boston Celtics Loss to Atlanta Hawks

The Celtics dropped a tough one in Atlanta, falling behind by 21 in the fourth quarter of a game that was tied at halftime. The Celtics were missing Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta, but they had Jaylen Brown, who missed his last two games with left Achilles tendinitis.

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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 / Field Level Media / March 30

Hawks top Jayson Tatum-less Celtics, extend home win streak to 13

Jalen Johnson collected 20 points, 12 rebounds and five assists as the Atlanta Hawks extended their home winning streak to 13 games with a 112-102 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 30

Celtics lose 112-102 battle against soaring Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks tied the season series 2-2 in their final game against the Boston Celtics with a 112-102 Monday-night win at the State Farm Arena, continuing the team’s 13-game winning streak at home.

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Stephen A Smith News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Stephen A. Smith whines on TV about being unfollowed by a Celtics player

Stephen A. Smith appears to have hit a new rock-bottom. The ESPN personality Smith drew attention this week for his latest unhinged rant on the air. During Monday’s episode of “First Take,” Smith accused Boston Celtics guard Derrick White of unfollowing him on social media (claiming that he saw “reports circulating” about the unfollow).

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Jayson Tatum Receives Career News on Monday

Jayson Tatum has been an absolute tear now that he’s back to full strength. The Boston Celtics superstar missed the majority of the regular season as he recovered from a torn Achilles tendon in the NBA playoffs last year.

Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla blasts ‘stupid’ NBA award

By now, it is no secret that Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is as blunt as they come. On Monday, Mazzulla was asked about the NBA Coach of the Year award, and the Celtics coach was as blunt as can be.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / March 30

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

The Boston Celtics are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks in an Eastern Conference showdown. Boston enters Monday’s game with a 50-24 record after defeating the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Sunday night.

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / March 30

Derrick White Unfollows Stephen A. Smith, and ESPN Host Has a Very Telling Reaction

Controversy seems to be Stephen A. Smith’s middle name. Whether intentionally or not, he always finds himself at the center of debates. Fresh off his exchange with Josh Hart, the ESPN analyst found himself at the center of another buzz when Boston Celtics guard Derrick White unfollowed him on Twitter.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Celtics Announce Jayson Tatum News After 11 Games Played

Jayson Tatum and the shorthanded Boston Celtics secured their 50th win of the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday, taking down Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets 114-99 on the road without both Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

Hawks put home winning streak on line in rematch vs. Celtics

The Hawks will look for revenge against the Boston Celtics on Monday night when the teams reconvene in Atlanta. Payton Pritchard scored 36 points and Jayson Tatum collected 26 points and 12 rebounds to propel the host Celtics to a 109-102 victory over the Hawks on Friday.