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Report: Pelicans interested in trade for Celtics’ Jaylen Brown

The Pelicans appear to be searching for a major offseason splash. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, New Orleans has interest in Celtics star Jaylen Brown as trade speculation continues to swirl around Boston following its surprising first-round playoff exit.

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Pelicans reportedly interested in Jaylen Brown

The Jaylen Brown trade rumors keep comin’ and they don’t stop comin’. After weeks of speculation about whether the Celtics could explore a major roster shakeup this offseason, the New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly emerged as one of the teams with interest in Brown.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / June 3

Battle of the bands: could the Celtics go the good vibes route and put together their own version of the Nova Knicks?

Upfront, I’ll admit that I’m a sentimental guy. I love nostalgia and in Boston, basketball is a brotherhood. How many times have you seen alumni visiting the Auerbach Center and talking to the team or lining the front rows of TD Garden during a playoff game?

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 2

Jaylen Brown is being linked to surprising new team

Jaylen Brown might end up on a team that has been doing a lot of losing in recent years. The New Orleans Pelicans have interest in acquiring the Boston Celtics star Brown via trade this offseason, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer revealed during a livestream on Tuesday.

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The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

How many of the NBA players to lead the playoffs in made field goals-per-game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 2

Latest Celtics Trade Rumor Called 'Absolute Insanity.' There's a Good Reason Why

Welcome to June, when the trade rumors start challenging mosquitoes in the race to be the most annoying thing flying around you at all times. Unfortunately

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

NBA News / The Lead / June 1

Celtics Can’t Afford to Overpay for Giannis Antetokounmpo

When a talent like Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes available, it’s organizational malpractice not to at least discuss a way to bring him in. Rumors about the Milwaukee Bucks superstar wanting out have circulated for years.

Max Shulga News / CelticsBlog / June 1

CelticsBlog exit interview: Max Shulga is good at everything, but not great at anything

Max Shulga’s season is tricky to give a definitive grade. He spent the vast bulk of the season with Maine and appeared in just 11 NBA games, playing a minuscule 3.3 minutes per outing.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / June 1

A call to arms: depth becomes key component in Western Conference Finals

Throughout the regular season, previously unproven players stepped up in the absence of Jayson Tatum and the rest of the departed championship core. It was Neemias Queta stepping into the starting lineup for Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Garza being a nightly Tommy Award candidate.

Jayson Tatum News / Celtics Life / June 1

Jayson Tatum 2025-2026 season and playoffs highlight reel

Jayson Tatum’s 2025-2026 season was defined by his early comeback from his Achilles tendon rupture during last year's playoffs. Tatum missed 66 regular-season games, making his triumphant return on March 6th.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 31

What the Boston Celtics Can Learn From the Spurs-Thunder Conference Finals

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder put on a quite a show for seven games of the Western Conference Finals, giving fans a tantalizing preview

Ron Harper News / HITC / May 31

Dylan Harper opens up on advice from five-time NBA champion father after Game 7

Ron Harper knows the road his son Dylan Harper is trying to travel, having won five NBA titles across the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers dynasties.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 31

CelticsBlog exit interview: Amari Williams follows big man developmental path through Maine

The Boston Celtics selected big man Amari Williams with the 46th pick of the 2025 NBA draft. Williams would become the first-ever British-born player for the Boston Celtics in franchise history.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 30

The best Game 7’s in Celtics history

Bill Russell famously once said: “The two greatest words in sports are ‘Game 7.’” With the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder soon tipping off a Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals tonight, I thought it would be the perfect time to reminisce on some of the best Game 7’s in Celtics history.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

Jaylen Brown News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

Western Conference Powerhouse Emerges as Intriguing Third-Team Candidate in Potential Jaylen Brown Trade Scenario

With the NBA season coming to its business end, the trade rumors are slowly taking over. As most franchises try to build the strongest possible roster for next season, teams are aggressively pursuing star players.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / May 30

From Giannis to Jock Landale: Every Big Man Option for the Celtics This Offseason

The Celtics have some big questions to answer this offseason. After back-to-back disappointing exits in the playoffs, Brad Stevens and the front office are likely to make significant changes in order to bolster the roster and thrust them back into legitimate title contention.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 29

Does a Boston Celtics Reunion with Robert Williams III Make Sense?

If there's one thing Boston Celtics fans love more than anything, it’s contemplating reunions with former players. Anfernee Simons had a nice stint with Boston last season and now there are a fair amount of people pushing to get him back.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28

Brian Windhorst dumps cold water on Celtics trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Imagine the Boston Celtics running a three-man fastbreak featuring Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. That would be devastating for any opponent, right?

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