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Bill Simmons Seems To Know When Jayson Tatum Is Coming Back

Bill Simmons seems to have it on strong authority that Jayson Tatum will be back on the floor for the Celtics in the very near future. The Boston star has yet to play this season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in last year's playoffs.

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‘It’s formulated’: Jaylen Brown on Celtics identity

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown was arguably the loudest Celtics fan in the building. Whether on the floor or watching from the bench, he was the first to celebrate his teammates during their 114-98 win over the Sixers on Sunday night at TD Garden.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / March 2

'Was Fangirling': Ex-Celtics Star Drops Wild Jayson Tatum Reaction After Posterizing LeBron James

Seven years ago, Jayson Tatum officially announced his arrival in the NBA when he dunked on LeBron James in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Boston Celtics rookie’s dunk reverberated through the arena, and Tatum further had the nerve to bump into arguably the greatest player in the league at the time.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Neemias Queta News / Field Level Media / March 2

Bucks out to contain emerging center Neemias Queta, Celtics

The Milwaukee Bucks will be dealing with two quality centers when they face the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday night. The center position was a question mark for the Celtics when the season began, but it's turned into one of the team's strengths.

Jayson Tatum News / EssentiallySports / March 2

NBC’s Sudden Change to Jayson Tatum Documentary Fuels Return Rumors in Latest Fan Theory

A subtle shift in NBC’s broadcast schedule has sent the Celtics’ fanbase into a full-scale investigative frenzy. For weeks, they’ve built the anticipation around the five-part docuseries The Quiet Work, which chronicles Jayson Tatum’s arduous recovery from a torn Achilles.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Neemias Queta News / Field Level Media / March 1

Neemias Queta's big effort lifts Celtics over 76ers

Neemias Queta had a career-high 27 points along with 17 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown finished with 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 114-98 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Baylor Scheierman News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 1

Baylor Scheierman Explains How He Fractured His Thumb and Why He's Playing Through It

BOSTON — Baylor Scheierman ran into Egor Demin in the second quarter of Boston’s win over the Brooklyn Nets and immediately grabbed at his left thumb. It turns out, the thumb was fractured. “My thumb just kind of went into his chest,” Scheierman explained before the Celtics matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 1

Question Marks: Can Boston even the season series against the Sixers?

After one of the most efficient offensive performances in NBA history on Friday against Brooklyn, Boston is in a groove with five wins in its last six.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 1

Philadelphia 76ers (33-26) at Boston Celtics (39-20) Game#60 3/1/26

Philadelphia 76ers (33-26) at Boston Celtics (39-20) Sunday, March 1, 2026 8:00 PM ET Regular Season Game #60, Home Game #29 TV: NBC/Peacock, NBCSB, NBCSP Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XM TD Garden The Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers for the 4th, and final, game between them this season.

Nikola Vucevic News / Hoops Wire / March 1

Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic: I’m still getting used to new offense, teammates

The Celtics are thinking long term, even while stacking wins. Boston is focused on internal improvement and integrating trade-deadline addition Nikola Vucevic as it prepares for another postseason run.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 1

Boston Celtics Announce Signing as Part of Brilliant Cap Management Plan

While the Boston Celtics are putting together an incredible season on the court, their front office is putting on a master class of cap management. The 10-day contracts for both Dalano Banton and John Tonje expired on Saturday.

NBA News / HITC / March 1

Jaylen Brown jokingly asks when Donovan Mitchell will invite him to his wedding with Coco Jones

Jaylen Brown playfully put Donovan Mitchell on the spot about a missing wedding invitation during NBA All-Star Weekend. The humorous exchange played out on camera as Donovan Mitchell prepares to marry singer Coco Jones.

NBA News / Celtics Life / February 28

Watch: Boston Celtics 148, Brooklyn Nets 111 highlights

The Boston Celtics trounced the Brooklyn Nets with a 148–111 victory Friday night at the TD Garden. Boston set an NBA record for effective field goal percentage in a single game at 80.8%.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

Celtics’ Wing Succession Plan Takes Unexpected Turn With Hauser, Scheierman

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have earned widespread praise for their on-court performance, which has positioned them for championship contention. Off the court, President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens pulled off an even bigger feat.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / February 28

Celtics score 148 points against Nets with second-highest offensive rating in NBA history

The Boston Celtics scored 148 points against the Brooklyn Nets while shooting 66.7% from the field and 64.7% from three-point range, producing an offensive rating of 159.1 that ranks as the second-highest in NBA history.

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Celtics erupt for historic shooting night, await Jayson Tatum return

The Celtics are rolling again. And this time, they did it with one of the most efficient offensive performances the league has seen in decades. Boston shot 66.7 percent from the field in Friday’s 148-111 win over the Nets, finishing 52-of-78 overall.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla, Jaylen Brown reveal how Nikola Vucevic became more comfortable on offense

Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla had positive comments to share about Nikola Vucevic following the Boston Celtics’ blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 27

Celtics Have Historic Offensive Night Against Nets In 37-Point Victory; 5 Major Takeaways

The Boston Celtics didn’t just beat the Brooklyn Nets; they overwhelmed them in every imaginable way. Boston delivered a historic offensive performance in a 148-111 demolition, shooting a jaw-dropping 66.7% from the field and an unreal 64.7% from three-point range.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 27

Strong second half propels Celtics to big win over Nets

Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 11 rebounds in 25 minutes as the Boston Celtics pulled away in the second half for a 148-111 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Joe Mazzulla had the perfect response to Pat Riley’s trash talk

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was not bothered by Pat Riley’s trash talk toward his team on Sunday. If anything, it was the opposite. The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of Riley prior to Sunday’s rivalry game with Boston at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and honored his contributions to the franchise.