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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 13

10 Takeaways from Celtics ugly loss to Pacers

The Celtics were without Jaylen Brown and you could really tell. Boston had a tough time getting anything going consistently on offense and Indiana was not much better.

Joe Mazzulla News / EssentiallySports / January 13

Disappointed Joe Mazzulla Accuse NBA Refs Using 2 Words After Celtics Loss

The Boston Celtics suffered a heartbreaking 98-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers today, with Pacers star Pascal Siakam delivering a game-winning basket with six seconds remaining on the clock.

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Celtics Around the Web

Joe Mazzulla repeats 'illegal screen' to every postgame question after no-call aids Pacers in win over Celtics · CBSSports.com

Mazzulla calls out refs, repeats 'illegal screen' · ESPN

Jaylen Brown fined for criticism of officials: Celtics star decried 'bulls----' foul discrepancy in Spurs loss · CBSSports.com

NBA fines Celtics' Brown $35K for ref criticism · ESPN

NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Celtics Coach Doesn't Hide His Frustration Over Loss to Pacers

The Boston Celtics tried their best against the Indiana Pacers, a team that's at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, on Monday. The Celtics were without All-Star forward Jaylen Brown, who was out with lower-back spasms.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

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Torrey Craig News / Hoops Rumors / January 12

Torrey Craig Nearing Deal With Sydney Kings

Free agent forward Torrey Craig is in advanced contract discussions with the Sydney Kings of the National Basketball League, sources tell Olgun Uluc of ESPN.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 12

What tank? Pacers shock Celtics for third straight win

Five days ago, the Indiana Pacers were the NBA's worst team. After shocking the Boston Celtics Monday night, they've moved to second-worst — and they're gaining on the Sacramento Kings.

Celtics star Jaylen Brown went off on NBA referees

NBA fines Jaylen Brown after ripping officials

Ex-NBA Defensive Player of the Year could be traded at the deadline

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 12

Celtics lose in a nail biter, Pacers prevail 98-96

The Boston Celtics traveled to Indiana Monday night to face the Pacers. The C’s came into the game with injuries to Josh Minott and Jaylen Brown and dropped a tough game 98-96.

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / January 12

Celtics star Jaylen Brown fined $35K for officiating criticism

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown said he'd pay the fine for his postgame rant against the officiating crew after Boston's 100-95 loss to the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

NBA fines Jaylen Brown after ripping officials

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown got what he asked for on Monday. Following the loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Brown went off on the referees. Now, the league fined him $35,000 for “public criticism of the officiating.” Following the Celtics’ 100-95 loss on Saturday, Brown expressed his frustration after they had just four free throws.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 12

ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Jaylen Brown leapfrogs Luka Doncic inside top 3

Jaylen Brown has been one of the league’s most vocal players off the court this season when it comes to advocating for himself, and he is backing up his words with high-level play.

Jaylen Brown News / Hoops Rumors / January 12

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Fined $35K By NBA

Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been fined $35K for “public criticism of the officiating” following Saturday’s game vs. San Antonio, the NBA announced today (via Twitter).

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 11

Celtics hit the road seeking more consistency, starting at Pacers

The Boston Celtics are in search of consistency as they begin a four-game road trip against the suddenly hot Indiana Pacers on Monday in Indianapolis. Boston has dropped two of three, most recently matching a season low in scoring in its 100-95 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.

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Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

Celtics star Jaylen Brown went off on NBA referees

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown blasted the performance of the officials in Sunday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs.

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Anfernee Simons News / Hoops Wire / January 11

NBA Notes: Cavs, De’Andre Hunter, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Bulls

The Cavaliers thought they had finally solved their long-running small forward issue when they acquired De’Andre Hunter at last year’s trade deadline. Instead, the fit has remained uneven, especially when Hunter is asked to start.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / January 10

Celtics offense shines in bounce back win over Raptors

https://www.nba.com/game/tor-vs-bos-0022500532 The Celtics bounced back against the Raptors with an absurdly efficient night offensively. Payton Pritchard

Payton Pritchard News / Hardwood Heroics / January 10

'I Don’t Know If I’ve Figured It Out Fully Yet' – Boston Celtics’ Payton Pritchard Gets 100% Real on His Growth as a Starter This Season

Payton Pritchard has emerged from a fringe player to one of the Boston Celtics’ most reliable starters this season. The former NBA Sixth Man of the Year is enjoying a career 2025-26 season, averaging 17.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists on 45.2 percent shooting from the field across 37 starts.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 9

Celtics Hold Off Raptors In Boston: 4 Takeaways From Eastern Conference Thriller

Coming into tonight’s critical showdown, just one game separated the Celtics and Raptors in the Eastern Conference standings. That set the stage for a proper shootout in Boston tonight, where the Celtics came out on top (125-117) to move to 3-0 on the season series.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 9

Celtics extend hot stretch, extinguish Raptors' winning streak

Payton Pritchard had a game-high 27 points along with five rebounds and eight assists to help the host Boston Celtics defeat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117 on Friday night.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 9

Brad Stevens' Abilities Inspiring Calls to Trade Sam Hauser or Anfernee Simons

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens has earned enough trust to be able to deal away valuable role players at the trade deadline to reduce the luxury tax bill and effectively replace them with low-cost options.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 8

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.

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.