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Two Trade Candidates Celtics Must Avoid, One They Should Consider

The Boston Celtics may have a quiet trade deadline by all accounts. As the team continues to defy the odds and contend in the Eastern Conference, they're going to be connected to many different names, however.

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An early review of my Boston Celtics previews

There’s still a lot of season left and a lot of things could happen between now and April. However, it seems like a good time to look back on the previews posted back in October and evaluate where we are now in relation.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 8

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals how he’ll adjust to fickle officiating after Nuggets loss

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown takes pride in not needing to flop to score. However, his lack of acting for calls sometimes causes officials to overlook the physical contact he endures on a nightly basis.

Jamal Murray News / CelticsBlog / January 8

Jamal Murray and the Nuggets exposed Celtics defensive weaknesses

Boston’s loss against Denver wasn’t just about missed shots or late-game execution. It was, above all, a night where defensive choices, communication, and coverage discipline consistently put the Celtics in uncomfortable situations.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 8

'I Was Getting Blank Faces From the Officials' – Boston Celtics Star Admits He Let the Refs 'Get in His Head' in Loss Vs. Denver Nuggets

Jaylen Brown admitted he was confused about the officiating during the Boston Celtics’ 114-110 home loss to the Denver Nuggets, as he had only three free throw attempts, despite driving to the basket countless times.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 8

10 Takeaways from Celtics tough loss to Nuggets

Going into the fourth quarter, the Celtics were up 82-79 and a solid final quarter could have sealed the victory. Instead, the Nuggets went on a 22-6 to open up an 11-point lead with 4 minutes to go and it felt like the game ended right there.

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / January 8

Joe Mazzulla, Celtics unpack slip-up to Jokić-less Nuggets

BOSTON — Typically, the Boston Celtics play with more discipline than most teams in the league. But despite averaging the fewest turnovers, they failed to uphold those principles when face-to-face with the Nikola Jokić-less Denver Nuggets.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / January 8

Max Kellerman Shocks LeBron James’ Agent By Picking Jaylen Brown Over Jayson Tatum

Jaylen Brown has been incredible so far this season without Jayson Tatum. He’s averaging a career high in points per game and leading the Boston Celtics to the second-best record in the East.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 7

Late Celtics rally comes up short as they lose to the short handed Nuggets, 114-110

For much of the game, the Nuggets and Celtics battled, then in the 4th quarter it looked like Denver was pulling away. Then the Celtics made a late push but it was not enough as Denver was able to hold off Boston 114-110.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / January 7

Celtics reportedly interested in Clippers center Ivica Zubac

HoopsHype: Among the notable teams to express interest in trading for Zubac were the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics, HoopsHype has learned. Dating back from last season through Monday, Zubac is having the best stretch of his career, averaging 16.3 points on 62.2 percent shooting from the field, 12.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks.

NBA News / Celtics Life / January 7

Watch: Boston Celtics 115, Chicago Bulls 101 highlights

The Boston Celtics won their fourth straight game by defeating the Chicago Bulls 115-101 on Monday night at the TD Garden. The Celtics overcame a poor shooting night with strong offensive rebounding and a huge second half from Anfernee Simons.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / January 7

Jaylen Brown Has Jumped to No. 1 in MVP Race in December: Kendrick Perkins

Is the NBA MVP race already a wrap? Some people believe it is after Nikola Jokic went down with a hyperextended knee that will keep him out for at least a month.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Clippers' Ivica Zubac linked to two recent NBA Finals teams in trade rumors

The LA Clippers’ top trade asset is drawing interest from a couple of notable teams.

Snoop Dogg was on call for Steve Kerr’s ejection vs. Clippers

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

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The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla says quiet part out loud about ugly win over injured Bulls

BOSTON — On Saturday night, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown put on a 50-point performance that fans are sure to remember, as he delivered an offensive masterclass that helped the C’s crush the Los Angeles Clippers, 146-115.

Anfernee Simons News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 6

Celtics Getting More Clarity on Potential Trade Piece Anfernee Simons

The Boston Celtics destroyed the Chicago Bulls on Monday night at the TD Garden, 115-101, and they had two 20-point scorers in the process. Shockingly, neither was the red-hot Jaylen Brown, who, with 14 points, scored below 20 for the first time since November.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / January 6

Boston Celtics Dominate Chicago Bulls in 115-101 Victory

The Boston Celtics showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess in a commanding 115–101 victory over the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. From the opening quarter, the Celtics established dominance, racing out to a 31–14 lead that set the tone for the rest of the game.

Boston Celtics News / BasketballNews.com / January 6

Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla keeping Celtics relevant sans Jayson Tatum

There was always going to be a reckoning for the Boston Celtics. When Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles during last year’s playoffs, the immediate question wasn’t just how long Boston would be without its franchise star – but what the Celtics would look like in his absence.

Payton Pritchard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

Celtics’ Payton Pritchard beats the buzzer over 3 Bulls players

Payton Pritchard had an impressive highlight to close out the first half of the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Pritchard is going through the sixth season of his NBA career with the Celtics.

Anfernee Simons News / Yardbarker / January 5

Anfernee Simons explodes in second half as Celtics beat Bulls

It was a tale of two halves for Simons on Monday night.

Anfernee Simons drops 8 threes to help Celtics tame Bulls

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 5

Boston Celtics Dominate the Chicago Bulls

For the first 24 minutes on Monday night, the Boston Celtics looked exactly like a team battling heavy legs and jet lag. Fortunately for them, the Chicago Bulls looked even worse.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 5

Joe Mazzulla Predicted to Make Unpopular Lineup Decision When Jayson Tatum Returns

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has a good problem on his hands: he has more than five starter-worthy players on his roster. When Jayson Tatum returns from his Achilles tendon tear, that'll create a healthy competition to remain in the starting lineup.