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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla remains confident in Jayson Tatum’s shot despite ugly 2nd half vs. Pistons
Joe Mazzulla isn’t too worried about Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics had a rough first game of the 2026-27 NBA season, as they squandered a big lead and lost to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, 121-113.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 20
What Went Right and Wrong as Boston Celtics Blow 22-Point Lead in Loss to Detroit
The Boston Celtics got out to a sloppy start but Jayson Tatum started distributing and Payton Pritchard settled down a frantic offense to take a lead after the first quarter.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
Celtics' Jayson Tatum starts 2026-27 NBA season with quiet 13-point performance vs. Pistons
After trading guard Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, the Boston Celtics want Tatum to cement himself as a clear No. 1. He didn't look ready to assume that role in Boston's 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the Celtics season opener on Tuesday.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 20
How Mitchell Robinson fared on his Boston Celtics debut in NBA season opener vs Detroit Pistons
Mitchell Robinson began his new stint with the Boston Celtics in their season opener against the Detroit Pistons. On the night his former New York Knicks teammates were collecting their Championship Rings and raising the banner at Madison Square Garden, Mitchell Robinson was embracing his new start with the Boston Celtics.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 20
Celtics’ opening-day collapse to Pistons was all too familiar
The Boston Celtics began a new era on Tuesday afternoon against the Detroit Pistons.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 20
Celtics’ trade for Paul George already paying huge dividends
At least for one day, the trade is looking much better for the Celtics than anyone expected.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Paul George passes Kyle Korver on all-time 3-point list during Celtics debut
On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Celtics hit the floor for the first game of their season on the road vs the Detroit Pistons. This game marked the Celtics debut of Paul George, whom the team acquired for Jaylen Brown in this summer’s controversial trade with the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Ferocious second-half comeback leads to Detroit win; Boston wastes historic Paul George debut
If the opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons was any indication of how the entire year will go, it's going to be a season for the ages.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 20
Paul George makes history in Celtics debut
While many back in Boston will be lamenting Jayson Tatum's paltry 13-point showing, Celtics fans will surely take heart from the performance of his brand new teammate, who led the way for the team in green and even made history in the process.
Mitchell Robinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Mitchell Robinson suffers ankle injury scare in first Celtics game vs. Pistons
In the NBA’s opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season, new Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson suffered a quick injury scare against the Detroit Pistons.
Payton Pritchard News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Celtics Veteran Reveals Unexpected Payton Pritchard Moment Before NBA Season
The Boston Celtics have no shortage of recognizable names entering the 2026-27 NBA season, but one of the team’s most interesting relationships might involve two guards at very different stages of their careers.
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
Kendrick Perkins gets brutally honest on Celtics’ NBA title hopes
Can the Boston Celtics make an NBA Finals run even without Jaylen Brown? Former Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins certainly doesn’t think so, and he let his feelings be known during an episode of “First Take” ahead of NBA Opening Night.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 20
2026-27 Boston Celtics Season Guide: Roster, Schedule, Storylines and Key Dates
The Boston Celtics begin their regular season Tuesday afternoon at Detroit. Here is your full Celtics Season guide, with the full roster, depth chart, full schedule, key NBA dates, and storylines to watch for.
Boston Celtics News / Viral Sports News / October 19
Boston Celtics Get Bad News on New Addition Before Season
The Boston Celtics’ newest two-way contract addition, guard Devin Carter, will miss the start of the 2026-27 regular season after being diagnosed with mononucleosis.
Payton Pritchard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Payton Pritchard makes Celtics declaration after two-year extension
Three years ago, Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard requested a trade. Since then, he’s become an intregal part of the team. The Celtics inked Pritchard to a $44 million extension.
Joe Mazzulla News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 19
The Five Most Interesting Things Said During the Final Two Days of Celtics Preseason
BOSTON — Training camp is officially over. The Boston Celtics held their final two practices at the Auerbach Center on Sunday and Monday before heading
Boston Celtics News / Viral Sports News / October 18
Celtics Officially Release 4 Players Days Before NBA Season
The Boston Celtics have completed their final roster trims ahead of the regular season by waiving four training camp invitees. Hayden Gray, Milos Uzan, Gabe McGlothan, and Tucker DeVries were all placed on waivers after spending camp with the team on Exhibit 10 contracts, via the NBA transaction log.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Celtics Waive Four Camp Invitees
The Celtics have finalized a series of cuts, placing Hayden Gray, Milos Uzan, Gabe McGlothan, and Tucker DeVries on waivers, according to NBA.com’s transaction log.
Devin Carter News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Celtics Converting Devin Carter To Two-Way Contract
Former lottery pick Devin Carter is having his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal by the Celtics, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / October 14
6′1″ Star Payton Pritchard Signs Multi-Year Extension With Celtics
The Boston Celtics are making sure Payton Pritchard remains part of their future. The team has agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension with the 28-year-old guard.
Payton Pritchard News / Yardbarker / October 13
Celtics get a bargain with Payton Pritchard extension
He'd clearly get more on the open market, but Pritchard wanted to stay in Boston and get life-changing money, rather than test free agency in 2028.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 12
Celtics' starting lineup questions don't need just one answer
An embarrassment of riches isn't a bad spot to be in, and that seems to be where Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics find themselves with a new season just a week away.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 11
Celtics could use Hugo Gonzalez to quiet doubts on controversial offseason move
The Boston Celtics made a controversial choice to trade Jaylen Brown to their biggest rival this offseason, but that move was preceded by what might just be an even more unpopular decision, which was to pump the brakes on their Giannis Antetokounmpo trade pursuit by not making their younger commodities available for the Bucks in their return package.
Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / October 9
76ers' Jaylen Brown compares playing the Celtics to 'running into your ex'
All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Boston Celtics before they shipped him away this offseason.
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