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On YouTubePayton Pritchard News / CelticsBlog / January 10
Payton Pritchard’s 2 secrets to success on full display against Raptors 
BOSTON — Payton Pritchard finished Friday’s Celtics win against the Toronto Raptors with an impressive statline: 27 points (12-19 FG), 8 assists — and just a single turnover.
Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / January 9
Jaylen Brown Awaiting Punishment Decision After Raptors Game
Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics saw their four-game winning streak end on Wednesday, falling to the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets. But on Friday night, the Celtics bounced back, taking down RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors 125-117, jumping to 24-13 on the 2025-26 NBA season.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 9
Celtics extend hot stretch, extinguish Raptors' win 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.
The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz
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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 9
Three big questions ahead of Celtics-Raptors
How will Boston respond after a disappointing loss? The Celtics were riding high after a strong December and wins in their first three games of 2026. That momentum came to an abrupt halt Wednesday night with a 114-110 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 9
How Boston used basic math to stay elite
Boston wasn’t supposed to look like this. They weren’t supposed to be this good. With Jayson Tatum in and out of the lineup and all the summer departures, the Celtics entered the season with more questions than answers.
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.
Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 9
Jaylen Brown Shares Surprising Admission After Celtics Lose to Nuggets
Jaylen Brown understands the responsibility of being a high-usage, high-shooting-volume star. When his shot isn't falling, like during the Boston Celtics' 114-110 loss to the Denver Nuggets at the TD Garden, he knows that it has an effect on both sides of the ball.
Jayson Tatum News / CelticsBlog / January 9
When Jayson Tatum returns…
Things have gone very well for the Boston Celtics thus far this season. Far better than just about anyone could have imagined. That alone is a victory and sets up the team for future success in the years to come.
NBA News / The SportsRush / January 9
'Doing More With Less': Kendrick Perkins Argues Jaylen Brown Is Top MVP Candidate Over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Before the 2025-2026 NBA season started, many assumed that the Boston Celtics would drop hard in the rankings. The C’s got surprisingly bounced by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals last postseason, and in the process, lost Jayson Tatum to a torn Achilles injury.
NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 8
Celtics injury report reveals 2 players will miss Raptors game
BOSTON — The Celtics look to bounce back from a Wednesday loss against the Denver Nuggets when they face the Toronto Raptors on Friday night at TD Garden.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 8
An early review of my Boston Celtics previews
There’s still a lot of season left and a lot of things could happen between now and April. However, it seems like a good time to look back on the previews posted back in October and evaluate where we are now in relation.
Jamal Murray News / CelticsBlog / January 8
Jamal Murray and the Nuggets exposed Celtics defensive weaknesses
Boston’s loss against Denver wasn’t just about missed shots or late-game execution. It was, above all, a night where defensive choices, communication, and coverage discipline consistently put the Celtics in uncomfortable situations.
Neemias Queta News / CelticsBlog / January 8
Neemias Queta’s rebounding shines in Celtics loss to Nuggets
On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics faced off against the Denver Nuggets, a cross-conference battle between top teams. Despite the absence of Nikola Jokic, Denver was able to take home the win thanks to some hot shooting and a timely fourth quarter surge.
Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / January 8
Max Kellerman Shocks LeBron James’ Agent By Picking Jaylen Brown Over Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown has been incredible so far this season without Jayson Tatum. He’s averaging a career high in points per game and leading the Boston Celtics to the second-best record in the East.
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.
NBA News / Celtics Life / January 7
Watch: Boston Celtics 115, Chicago Bulls 101 highlights
The Boston Celtics won their fourth straight game by defeating the Chicago Bulls 115-101 on Monday night at the TD Garden. The Celtics overcame a poor shooting night with strong offensive rebounding and a huge second half from Anfernee Simons.
Ivica Zubac News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6
Clippers' Ivica Zubac linked to two recent NBA Finals teams in trade rumors
The LA Clippers’ top trade asset is drawing interest from a couple of notable teams.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 6
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Clippers, Ivica Zubac, Pacers
The Celtics continue to draw a firm line when it comes to Anfernee Simons. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Boston has been unwilling to attach a first-round pick to Simons in order to simply move off his contract for tax relief.
Boston Celtics News / The Lead / January 6
Hugo Gonzalez Is Yet Another Young Boston Celtic to Step Up
After a look at the stat sheet after the final buzzer of a Boston Celtics game, chances are there are a few noticeable things. Perhaps it would be yet another Jaylen Brown 30+ point game, or a Derrick White three-point shooting clinic.
Joe Mazzulla News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla says quiet part out loud about ugly win over injured Bulls
BOSTON — On Saturday night, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown put on a 50-point performance that fans are sure to remember, as he delivered an offensive masterclass that helped the C’s crush the Los Angeles Clippers, 146-115.
Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6
No Jayson Tatum, no problem?! Celtics move past Knicks for No. 2 in East
On Monday night, the Boston Celtics improved to 23-12 with a comfortable home win over the Chicago Bulls, 115-101. The big hero of this game was Anfernee Simons, who poured in 27 points, more than making up for a rare off night from Jaylen Brown on the heels of his 50-point performance against the Los Angeles Clippers over the weekend.
Boston Celtics News / BasketballNews.com / January 6
Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla keeping Celtics relevant sans Jayson Tatum
There was always going to be a reckoning for the Boston Celtics. When Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles during last year’s playoffs, the immediate question wasn’t just how long Boston would be without its franchise star – but what the Celtics would look like in his absence.
Anfernee Simons News / Yardbarker / January 5
Anfernee Simons explodes in second half as Celtics beat Bulls
It was a tale of two halves for Simons on Monday night.
Derrick White News / Yardbarker / December 31
Celtics star Derrick White makes unique NBA history in win over Jazz
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White had one of the best games of his career in Tuesday night's win over the Utah Jazz, and he made NBA history in the process.
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