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What’s Next For The Boston Celtics In The 2026 Offseason?

What’s Next For The Boston Celtics In The 2026 Offseason?

With the Boston Celtics’ season ending earlier than expected heading into the playoffs, we get to take an earlier look at what their offseason might include.

Brad Stevens News / CelticsBlog / May 5

Brad Stevens’ next move is to reload for another title run

Brad Stevens earned his Executive of the Year award by resetting his team’s roster financially while also fielding a squad of productive, overachieving, high effort players with high future potential.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 5
Stephen A. Smith Challenges Jaylen Brown Over Joel Embiid Flopping Comments

Stephen A. Smith Challenges Jaylen Brown Over Joel Embiid Flopping Comments

Jaylen Brown was not happy with how Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers was officiated. Just a day after the loss, Brown accused Joel Embiid of flopping, drawing sharp criticism from ESPN’s Stephen A.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 5
'There’s the Excuse': Draymond Green Takes Sides in Jaylen Brown–Joel Embiid Debate After Celtics Star’s Twitch Rant

'There’s the Excuse': Draymond Green Takes Sides in Jaylen Brown–Joel Embiid Debate After Celtics Star’s Twitch Rant

Just a day after losing the first round series, Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown aired his frustration on his Twitch channel. It included a thorough review of Game 7 as he called out the referees for their officiating and even said 76ers Joel Embiid was flopping.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 30-point games in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / The Lead / May 4
Celtics Can’t Waste Their Depth Development

Celtics Can’t Waste Their Depth Development

The 2025-26 Boston Celtics’ season collapsed in spectacular fashion.  Perspective is everything, though; the fact that they were in a position to collapse speaks to how far they came from preseason expectations.  For months, they were one of the league’s best stories — a hard-working, overachieving group.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time. 

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / May 4
'Deserves to Be Formally Investigated': NBA Urged to Review Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Decision

'Deserves to Be Formally Investigated': NBA Urged to Review Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Decision

Just last month, the NBA fined the Orlando Magic $25,000 after the organisation listed Anthony Black as “Out” ahead of their April game against the Detroit Pistons and then played him.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 4
Boston Celtics Offseason Primer: Free Agents, Draft, Salary Cap, Trades

Boston Celtics Offseason Primer: Free Agents, Draft, Salary Cap, Trades

After everything the Boston Celtics did this past season, it turned into a gap year after all. Everything they went through and accomplished is now information

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
2 players Celtics must trade after unbelievable 3-1 playoff series collapse vs. 76ers

2 players Celtics must trade after unbelievable 3-1 playoff series collapse vs. 76ers

This was a roller-coaster ride of a season for the Boston Celtics. Little was anticipated from head coach Joe Mazzulla’s team at the start of the year because the Celtics did not expect to have Jayson Tatum back this season after his Achilles tear suffered in last May’s playoffs against the New York Knicks.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 4
Stephen A. Smith Rips Jaylen Brown’s Joel Embiid Comments With Blunt Take After Celtics’ Collapse

Stephen A. Smith Rips Jaylen Brown’s Joel Embiid Comments With Blunt Take After Celtics’ Collapse

The fallout from the Boston Celtics’ early playoff exit is still loud, and this time it’s not just coming from inside the locker room. After their first-round loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the conversation has shifted from breakdowns on the floor to blunt takes off it.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
 The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz
 The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz
The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
 The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / May 4
Jaylen Brown Claims Officials Had “An Agenda” In Series With Sixers

Jaylen Brown Claims Officials Had “An Agenda” In Series With Sixers

Speaking Sunday on his Twitch stream, Celtics star Jaylen Brown accused officials of having “an agenda” against him during the first-round loss to Philadelphia, ESPN relays.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 4

The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Celtics postseason (Feed post of the Day)

Just wanted to highlight this post, which was well thought out and presented in an organized fashion. In particular I liked the section on living and dying by the 3.

NBA News / Trade Talk Sports / May 4
Jaylen Brown Calls Out Joel Embiid for Flopping After First-Round Battle

Jaylen Brown Calls Out Joel Embiid for Flopping After First-Round Battle

The battle between Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid hasn’t stopped just because the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers’ first-round playoff series is over.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 4
Everything Jayson Tatum Said About His Knee, Rehab, Game 7, In His Exit Interview

Everything Jayson Tatum Said About His Knee, Rehab, Game 7, In His Exit Interview

Jayson Tatum held his exit interview on Sunday, the day after missing the Boston Celtics Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers with tightness in his left knee.  Here’s everything he said, with additional analysis from me.  “Yeah, just experienced some tightness back there.

Derrick White News / Athlon Sports / May 4
Derrick White Trade Report Surfaces After Celtics Lose to 76ers

Derrick White Trade Report Surfaces After Celtics Lose to 76ers

Derrick White walked off the floor after Game 7 with 26 points, but the bigger story quickly shifted away from the box score. The Boston Celtics saw their season end in a 109-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, blowing a 3-1 series lead in the process.

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / May 4
Boston Celtics Could Explore Surprising Trade Move as Key Piece Emerges in Talks

Boston Celtics Could Explore Surprising Trade Move as Key Piece Emerges in Talks

Despite a Playoff Round 1 exit at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics showed all signs of being united. Derrick White had a good showing while Jayson Tatum missed Game 7 due to injury after his long-awaited return at the end of the 2025-26 regular season.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Celtic’ Bill Simmons points finger at Joe Mazzulla for collapse vs 76ers

Celtic’ Bill Simmons points finger at Joe Mazzulla for collapse vs 76ers

The Boston Celtics just endured a nightmare first-round exit, blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Philadelphia 76ers. Now, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons points the finger squarely at head coach Joe Mazzulla.

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Jaylen Brown blames referees’ ‘agenda’ against him after Celtics exit

Jaylen Brown blames referees’ ‘agenda’ against him after Celtics exit

Jaylen Brown is not going out quietly after the Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics star on Sunday was still not over his team’s Game 7 loss to the Sixers in front of a home crowd at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Report: Celtics could trade 1 surprising player this summer

Report: Celtics could trade 1 surprising player this summer

A reckoning may be coming for the Boston Celtics. Celtics guard Derrick White could be a potential trade candidate this offseason, Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated reported on Sunday.

Stephen A Smith News / AirJordanChronicles / May 3
Stephen A. Smith Questions Celtics’ Late-Game Approach in Game 7 Loss

Stephen A. Smith Questions Celtics’ Late-Game Approach in Game 7 Loss

Game 7 of the playoff series marked the end of the Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 NBA campaign as they suffered yet another defeat against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 3
Jayson Tatum clarifies severity of knee injury following Game 7 loss

Celtics' Jayson Tatum clarifies severity of left knee injury following Game 7 loss to 76ers

Tatum missed Game 7, which culminated in the Celtics suffering a rare playoff collapse.

76ers complete historic series comeback to stun Celtics in Game 7
Celtics' Jaylen Brown calls out Joel Embiid for 'flopping around'
Embiid has a special message for Payton Pritchard after Game 7
Incredible 76ers-Celtics Game 7 stats: Joe Mazzulla has massive misfire
Nuggets expected to make huge changes after their playoff loss
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards has target set for his injury return
Ron Harper News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Ron Harper Jr’s 5-time NBA champion dad left baffled by Celtics’ Game 7 strategy

Ron Harper Jr’s 5-time NBA champion dad left baffled by Celtics’ Game 7 strategy

When a five-time champion starts asking questions, people listen. Ron Harper had plenty after watching the Boston Celtics fall 109-100 to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3
Celtics' Brown calls out 76ers' Embiid for 'flopping around'

Celtics' Jaylen Brown calls out 76ers' Joel Embiid for 'flopping around' following stunning first-round playoff collapse

Following a 109-100 loss in Game 7 at TD Garden in Boston on Saturday night, Brown called out the referees for giving Embiid favorable calls. 

Joel Embiid calls out Sixers fans with one simple request vs. the Knicks
Joel Embiid has a special message for Payton Pritchard after Game 7
Five incredible 76ers-Celtics Game 7 stats: Joe Mazzulla's lineup gamble was massive misfire
The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Everyone slammed Joe Mazzulla for his bizarre move that backfired in Game 7

Everyone slammed Joe Mazzulla for his bizarre move that backfired in Game 7

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is drawing serious heat for an ill-fated decision with his team’s season on the line.

Five incredible 76ers-Celtics Game 7 stats: Joe Mazzulla's lineup gamble was massive misfire
76ers complete historic series comeback to stun Celtics in Game 7
The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz
Joe Mazzulla News / Yardbarker / May 3
Five incredible 76ers-Celtics Game 7 stats

Five incredible 76ers-Celtics Game 7 stats: Joe Mazzulla's lineup gamble was massive misfire

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics played in the first of what we can only hope is three Eastern Conference Game 7 thrillers on Saturday, a 109-100 76ers win.

76ers complete historic series comeback to stun Celtics in Game 7
Everyone slammed Joe Mazzulla for his bizarre move that backfired in Game 7
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The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / May 2
Celtics have one game window to make necessary adjustments

Celtics have one game window to make necessary adjustments

Everything was looking great for the Celtics just the other day. Healthy roster and a 3-1 series lead and the expectation to win Game 5 at home and complete the "gentleman's sweep" of the 76ers.

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