Boston Celtics: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Celtics Could Lose Rookie to College Basketball in Shocking Turn

A second-round selection for the Boston Celtics may never suit up for the franchise in an official NBA contest. Dillon Mitchell, taken 40th overall in the June draft, is weighing a return to St.

Dillon Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / August 3

Return To St. John’s In Play For Dillon Mitchell?

A federal court ruling that made four-year college players from the high school class of 2022 eligible for a fifth season in 2026/27 has put another year of college basketball on the table for Celtics 2026 second-round pick Dillon Mitchell, according to Adam Zagoria of NJ.com (Twitter link), who hears from a source that a Mitchell return to St.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 3

Which young Celtic will make the biggest leap? (Staff Roundtable)

For this installment of the Staff Roundtable, I asked the crew “Who makes the biggest developmental leap next season?” Below are the answers: Ian Inangelo I feel like Hugo Gonzalez will make the biggest developmental leap going into next season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 3

Multiple writers craft Stephen Curry trade hypotheticals for Celtics that won’t happen

The Boston Celtics have had a disastrous offseason, headlined by the shocking trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft picks.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 3

The Biggest Question the Boston Celtics Still Haven't Answered This Offseason

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics are guinea pigs. They willingly accepted that role when they handed out big extensions to Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday a few seasons ago. When the second apron came into existence, the Celtics were the first team to test its limits, feel its sting, and start charting a path through the financial madness.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 3

Welcome to Celtics History Month on CelticsBlog

With such a storied franchise as the Boston Celtics, there are naturally a lot of stories. It is kind of like walking around Rome. You stop to catch your breath and sit down on a wall, and you realize you are sitting on something that a centurion solider might have rested on as well.

Steph Curry News / Yardbarker / August 3

Celtics might pull off shocking Stephen Curry blockbuster trade

If there's something that the Celtics can always count on, it is president of basketball operations Brad Stevens having an ace up his sleeve and a big move to make next.

Will Curry choose to leave Warriors?

Curry can 'absolutely' make wild contract decision after Warriors' failed offseason

Warriors won't be denied in their pursuit of another star

Mavericks lock down Naji Marshall with three-year extension

Three most underrated moves of the 2026 NBA offseason

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 31

Four Reasons the Boston Celtics Could Be Better Than Last Season

The Jaylen Brown trade triggered a lot of strong reactions, many of which led to people suggesting the Boston Celtics were going to take a big step backwards and fall in the Eastern Conference. At this point, anything is possible (© Kevin Garnett), but there is a strong argument to be made that the Celtics will be better than last year.

NBA News / Anubis Sports / July 31

The Boston Celtics Should Trade For Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors have been preparing their roster for a post-Stephen Curry era. Tim Kawakami, of the San Francisco Standard, said on his podcast that Golden State’s owner Joe Lacob wants to “build the next team after Steph Curry.” If the Warriors do move on from Curry, the Boston Celtics should take advantage.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / July 30

An Early Look at Boston Celtics Starters, Bench, to Maximize New Additions

It won’t be long before the Boston Celtics are officially back at the Auerbach Center (plenty of guys still filter through fairly regularly in the offseason) to get started on another fascinating year of basketball.

Hakeem Olajuwon News / HITC / July 30

Boston Celtics’ $56 million man reveals $100,000 Hakeem Olajuwon snub

Neemias Queta may have just signed a big money contract with the Boston Celtics, but he still won’t pay to learn from one of the NBA’s greatest. Any center that comes into the NBA would snap someone’s hand off if it meant they could have Hakeem Olajuwon’s career.

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Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / July 30

Jayson Tatum’s Teammate Denies Spending $100K to Learn From Hakeem Olajuwon Despite Signing 8-Figure Contract

Landing an eight-figure NBA contract often comes with the freedom to make expensive offseason investments. Neemias Queta, however, has no plans to join that club, even after securing a lucrative extension with the Boston Celtics.

Neemias Queta News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29

Neemias Queta won’t splurge $100,000 to train with NBA legend

Many NBA players spend part of their offseason working with Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, who has become one of basketball’s most sought-after post-play instructors.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Jayson Tatum's Path to a Career Year, Weighed Against Real Achilles Recovery Data

Even the most novice fantasy sports managers know that preseason predictions for a player’s “best season ever” are usually flimsy at best. That being said, there’s a case for saying Jayson Tatum is teed up for a massive fantasy campaign.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26

How Celtics inadvertently helped 76ers land LeBron James

The Celtics, who have become known for dominating the 76ers and making savvy trades, seem to have swapped their position with Philadelphia and made one of the most questionable trades in recent NBA history.

Did this one thing seal LeBron James' move to 76ers?

LeBron James' agent reveals why he didn't retire

Clarity emerges on Draymond Green's Warriors future after LeBron James snub

The '35 points after turning 35' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / July 24

The Boston Celtics May Have Changed The NBA Forever With One Tiny Decision

The Boston Celtics were deep in conversations to land Giannis Antetokounmpo at one point during the offseason. The talks with the Milwaukee Bucks seemed to stall due to the refusal to include Hugo Gonzalez, a 20-year-old who averaged less than four points a game during his rookie season.

Jordan Walsh News / EssentiallySports / July 24

'Little Torn on This': Celtics Analyst Raises Serious Doubts About Jordan Walsh’s $16M Extension

The Boston Celtics have continued their busy offseason by securing forward Jordan Walsh to a three-year, $16 million contract extension. However, the decision to lock down the 22-year-old wing long-term has drawn mixed reactions.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Jayson Tatum Reacts After Celtics Announcement on Thursday

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are looking to reestablish themselves after an early exit in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Tatum did not play in Boston's 109-100 Game 7 loss to Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Celtics Make $15 Million Move on Thursday

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics are in transition this offseason after trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Announced on July 1 and made official on July 6, Philly sent Paul George and a pair of future first- and second-round NBA Draft picks in exchange for the 2024 NBA Finals MVP.

Jordan Walsh News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Celtics, Jordan Walsh Agree To Three-Year Extension

The Celtics have agreed to sign forward Jordan Walsh to a three-year contract extension, according to reports from Chris Haynes of Amazon Prime and Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links).

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 16

Hugo Gonzalez put skills on display in Celtics' Summer League win

With the Boston Celtics expected to try to make up for the loss of Jaylen Brown by committee, the door is open for young players to earn more of an opportunity than they were initially expecting.

Wizards make AJ Dybantsa decision after strong Summer League play

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson continues strong summer league for top NBA top rookies

Cavaliers' Meleek Thomas continues dominating NBA Summer League

Warriors linked to DeMar DeRozan move amid LeBron James pursuit

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