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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 12

The Celtics’ best closing lineup may change every night

The Celtics finally unveiled something resembling their actual team Saturday night. Joe Mazzulla started Jayson Tatum, Paul George, Jordan Walsh, Derrick White and Mitchell Robinson against Philadelphia.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 12

The Celtics have changed the conversation

First, let’s quiet the injury talk. No doubt precautions will be taken with Jayson Tatum (28), Paul George (36), and Mitchell Robinson (28). Derrick White (32) might even take a few more days off after playing 73+ games over each of the last three seasons.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 11

Paul George, Jayson Tatum Admissions Could Shed Light on Boston Celtics Rotation Plans

Paul George admitted that he was nervous before stepping onto the parquet floor for the first time as a member of the Boston Celtics. “Always nerves,” he said after Boston’s shellacking of his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / October 11

Boston Celtics: 3 Realistic Outcomes For The 2026-27 Season

I have no idea how the Boston Celtics managed to win 56 games without Jayson Tatum for almost the entire season, but they did it, finished second in the East, and then somehow blew a 3-1 lead against the 76ers in the first round.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 11

Laying The Foundations: Takeaways From Celtics/Sixers

Two preseason games. Two totally different lineups and rotations. Two wins. There’s a lot to like about how this Boston Celtics team has approached its preseason preparations and the tweaks we’ve seen.

Paul George News / CelticsBlog / October 11

Paul George reflects on ‘extra’ nerves in Celtics debut

BOSTON — Paul George followed through extra long as his first three-pointer as a member of the Celtics swished through the net. The 36-year-old has hit nearly 3,000 threes in his NBA career, but this was his first time doing so in green.

WNBA News

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

Fever's Caitlin Clark praises HC Stephanie White after season ends

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Angel Reese's big playoff performance sends Dream to WNBA Finals

Angel Reese's latest big playoff performance sends Dream to WNBA Finals

NBA News / HITC / October 11

Boston Celtics send Philadelphia 76ers brutal preseason message with 144-106 rout

Boston Celtics fans had plenty to celebrate after their team dismantled the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 in preseason, while some Sixers supporters were left with serious concerns despite the result not counting towards the regular-season standings.

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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.

NBA News / Celtics Life / October 11

Watch: Boston Celtics 144, Philadelphia 76ers 106 highlights

The Boston Celtics blew out the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 in their NBA preseason matchup tonight at the TD Garden. Boston improves to 2-0 in the preseason.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 10

Boston Celtics Player Grades After Huge Win Over Philadelphia 76ers

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics put on a show in their preseason home opener, smashing the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106. The Sixers rested Jaylen Brown, LeBron

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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.

76ers' Jaylen Brown compares playing the Celtics to 'running into your ex'

Jayson Tatum says Achilles recovery gave him ‘different level of appreciation’

Joe Mazzulla: Celtics won’t set 82-game standard for players

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 10

Celtics crush Sixers 144-106 in first preseason matchup

Payton Pritchard’s 25 points and Jayson Tatum’s 23 led the Boston Celtics to a dominant 144-106 home win over the Jaylen Brown-less Philadelphia 76ers in the C’s second preseason game of the 2026-27 season.

Joe Mazzulla News / Hoops Wire / October 10

Joe Mazzulla: Celtics won’t set 82-game standard for players

Joe Mazzulla still wants his players available as often as possible. He just isn’t going to pretend every body handles an NBA season the same way. With

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / October 10

Jayson Tatum says Achilles recovery gave him ‘different level of appreciation’

Jayson Tatum is back, healthy and looking at training camp a little differently this time around. The Celtics star missed nearly all of last season while recovering from a ruptured Achilles, and he told Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe that the experience changed his perspective.

Baylor Scheierman News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 10

How Did Baylor Scheierman Read The Game? Video Breakdown Of Preseason Game 1

Baylor Scheierman is going to get a lot of opportunities to show what he can do for the Boston Celtics this season. Most of the time, he'll be asked to catch and shoot, mostly in the corners, crash the offensive glass, and defend his position without needing help.

NBA 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.

Joel Embiid almost causes a disastrous injury to Jaylen Brown in preseason game

LeBron James after 76ers debut: ‘It’s going to take some time’

LeCenter? LeBron James is 76ers' best option at pivot behind Joel Embiid

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Mitchell Robinson News / TWSN / October 9

The Boston Celtics Will Get More From Mitchell Robinson Than Expected

The Boston Celtics needed more center help, and this led to them signing Mitchell Robinson to a three-year, $47.4 million contract in free agency. With Robinson, one of the biggest downfalls of his game has been his free throw ability, but his recent comments suggest he is trying to fix this area of his game.

Devin Carter News / Fadeaway World / October 9

Devin Carter Makes His Case For A Bigger Role In Celtics’ Rotation

The Boston Celtics began their preseason on a high note after securing a 124-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. In light of their massive offseason shakeup, this performance could be viewed as a promising sign.

Joe Mazzulla News / Hoops Wire / October 8

Joe Mazzulla won’t coach Celtics against Cavs in preseason opener

Joe Mazzulla will be in Cleveland tonight. He just won’t be coaching the Celtics from the sideline. Boston opens its preseason against the Cavaliers at Rocket Arena (7 p.m.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla confesses major regret about Derrick White’s shooting slump caused by unnecessary tweaks

While the vibes are high for the 2026-27 Boston Celtics, head coach Joe Mazzulla revealed a Derrick White regret ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. One NBA insider believes the Celtics can take No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 5