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Jayson Tatum Says Championship Opportunity Drove His Rapid Return From Achilles Injury

Championship windows in the NBA do not stay open forever, and Jayson Tatum knows that better than most. Ten months after one of the toughest injuries in basketball, he did not just return; he made a statement.

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The Celtics’ newest player feels right at home in Boston

BOSTON — Charles Bassey has played for five different NBA teams since being drafted in 2021. This season, he’s bounced around the league on Ten-Day contracts, enjoying stints with the Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 28

Celtics injury report shows team could be very shorthanded vs Hornets

The Celtics could be extremely short-handed when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday evening. Jayson Tatum (right Achilles repair management), Jaylen Brown (left Achilles tendonitis), Neemias Queta (right thumb sprain), and Derrick White (right knee contusion) are all questionable to play.

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.

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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?

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 / 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.

Jordan Walsh News / CelticsBlog / March 28

Jordan Walsh provides spark in return to Celtics rotation

Jordan Walsh’s third season has been a bit of a roller coaster. He started the season as a distant idea, where youth and potential still held weight, but it was unclear if he could break through.

Jayson Tatum News / Total Pro Sports / March 28

Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Explains His Early Return From Achilles Injury

When Jayson Tatum went down with an ACL tear during the last playoffs, it was a knockout punch to the Boston Celtics’ championship chances. The worry was palpable as questions circulated about whether he would even be ready for the 2025-26 NBA season.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 28

10 takeaways from the Celtics flipping the script vs Hawks

As it was highlighted by Gray Washburn in the press conference after the game, it’s rare for Joe Mazzulla to call multiple timeouts so early in the game.

Payton Pritchard News / CelticsBlog / March 28

Payton Pritchard soars with gritty, all-around performance in Celtics win

BOSTON — With Jaylen Brown out against the Atlanta Hawks, someone needed to step up to shoulder the offensive load for the Celtics and Payton Pritchard answered the call.

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.

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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

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 27

Celtics-Hawks Player Grades: Pritchard Explodes, Tatum Finds a Way, Walsh Surprises

The Celtics got down big early, once again going through some tough shooting in the first quarter, but Payton Pritchard got blistering hot to help lead the Celtics, who were missing Jaylen Brown, past the Atlanta Hawks, 109-102.

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.

NBA 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.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Announces Concerning Jaylen Brown Update on Friday

The Boston Celtics enter Friday’s home game against the Atlanta Hawks shorthanded, as they’ll be without their best player. Boston (48-24), sitting second

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.

Jaylen Brown News / Total Pro Sports / March 27

Jaylen Brown Calls Out Lu Dort With Hilarious Reaction to His Relentless Fouling

A long time ago, defense was about guarding the player with the ball, but as the game has evolved to a whole new level, it means smacking the ball in any way possible.

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

Charles Bassey News / Hoops Rumors / March 25

Celtics To Re-Sign Charles Bassey

The Celtics intend to re-sign big man Charles Bassey to a second 10-day contract on Wednesday, reports Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe (Twitter link).

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.